Bangladesh Interim Government Chief Muhammad Yunus on Sunday said Dhaka plans to demand the extradition of former PM Sheikh Hasina from India.
Bangladesh's top official proposes to remove 'secularism' from constitution
Dhaka/IBNS: The Attorney General of Bangladesh, Md Asaduzzaman, has proposed to remove the word 'secularism' from the country's constitution citing 90 percent Muslim population, media reports said.
Those responsible for human rights violations in Bangladesh should be held accountable: USA
The US government on Monday said those responsible for human rights violations in Bangladesh for the past few months should be held accountable.
New York/IBNS: Nobel laureate and chief adviser to Bangladesh's interim government, Muhammad Yunus, acknowledged that the ousting of Sheikh Hasina as the Bangladeshi Prime Minister was part of a carefully orchestrated "design and conspiracy."
Bangladesh: Interim govt leader Muhammad Yunus faces 'Go Back' slogans in New York
A large number of Bangladeshi diaspora members demonstrated outside the hotel where Bangladeshi interim government chief Muhammad Yunus is currently staying in New York over the recent attacks on Hindu minority in the South Asian country following the fall of the former PM Sheikh Hasina-led government in August.
Bangladesh: Nothing wrong if new political parties are formed, says BNP leader Tarique Rahman
Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladeshi politician Tarique Rahman has said there is nothing wrong in moving towards forming new political parties in the country, which is presently under the interim government that was formed after the fall of Sheikh Hasina regime.
Bangladesh: Muhammad Yunus-led interim govt grants magisterial powers to Army for internal security
Dhaka/IBNS: The Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh has granted magisterial powers to the army, significantly expanding its authority over internal security nationwide, media reports said.
Bangladesh: Police arrest 1971 war crimes advocacy group leader Shahriar Kabir
Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladesh police have arrested Shahriar Kabir, a prominent leader of an advocacy group pushing for the trial of 1971 liberation war criminals, officials confirmed on Tuesday.
Muhammad Yunus says Bangladesh wants to establish good relationship with India
Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus has said he wants to establish a good relationship with India and other neighbouring nations.
Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen has criticised Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus-led interim government and said the sentiment on the ground is 'anti-India, anti-women and anti-democracy'.
Bangladesh's interim government suspends two diplomats serving in India
The interim government in Bangladesh has relieved two of its diplomats, who were serving in India, from their duties, media reports said.
Bangladesh: Muhammad Yunus vows to hold free and fair elections after reforming judiciary, media
Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus on Sunday vowed to conduct a free and fair participatory election in the country after key institutes like Election Commission, judiciary, civil administration, security forces and media were reformed.
Dhaka: A team of UN experts is scheduled to visit Bangladesh next week to investigate the deaths of protesters before and after Sheikh Hasina stepped down as prime minister last week, according to an announcement made on Thursday.
We have had no involvement at all, says US official on Bangladesh crisis
The United States on Monday rejected claims that the government was involved in the recent protests in Bangladesh which led to the fall of the former PM Sheikh Hasina-led government in the South Asian nation.
Monster is gone: Bangladesh caretaker govt head Muhammad Yunus on Sheikh Hasina's ouster
Dhaka/IBNS: Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, who last week took oath as head of Bangladesh's interim government, has praised students who spearheaded protests to oust former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.