Thirteen people were left stranded in no man's land in the India-Bangladesh border, including a woman and a newborn. The Indian Border Security Force on Wednesday attempted to deport 67 individuals through the Koch Bihar border in West Bengal. Bangladesh took back 54 of them but refused to take back the remaining 13, questioning their citizenship.They were left stranded on the zero line. Bangladeshi leaders accused India of ‘pushing in’ undocumented citizens. It stressed that these actions are challenging the sovereignty of Bangladesh. It insists that if there are any illegal immigrants in India, then they should be sent back through a diplomatic channel; this sort of action is dehumanising at the very least. India claims that the number of such immigrants is huge, making the process a burden for the administration.&nbsp;India and Bangladesh are separated by a 4,096.7-km-long border, and these skirmishes along the border show the growing hostility between the two nations. The long stretch of the border is not properly fenced. India has recently started work on fencing the border, which was blocked by the Bangladesh Border Security Force in January, causing a controversy.&nbsp;Ties between India and Bangladesh have been souring over the years, these can be attributed to the political developments in both nations. Since 2014, there has been a growing anti-immigrant rhetoric in New Delhi, citing security risks. On the other hand, since the ousting of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, ties with the Chief Advisor of the interim government, Muhammad Yunus, have not been positive for New Delhi.&nbsp;Yunus famously said in a meeting with Chinese diplomats, “We are the guardians of the sea, the seven northeastern states of India are landlocked, connected to India via a strategic chicken neck.”Even though the meeting was about inviting economic investments from China, the mention of the strategic chicken neck must have sounded alarm bells in New Delhi.&nbsp;

Thirteen people, including a woman and a newborn, were left stranded in a no-man's land between India and Bangladesh.

Thirteen people were left stranded in no man's land in the India-Bangladesh border, including a woman and a newborn. The Indian Border Security Force on Wednesday attempted to deport 67 individuals through the Koch Bihar border in West Bengal. Bangladesh took back 54 of them but refused to take back the remaining 13, questioning their citizenship. They were left stranded on the zero line. Bangladeshi leaders accused India of ‘pushing in’ undocumented citizens. It stressed that these actions are challenging the sovereignty of Bangladesh. It insists that if there are any illegal immigrants in India, then they should be sent back through a diplomatic channel; this sort of action is dehumanising at the very least. India claims that the number of such immigrants is huge, making the process a burden for the administration. India and Bangladesh are separated by a 4,096.7-km-long border, and these skirmishes along the border show the growing hostility between the two nations. The long stretch of the border is not properly fenced. India has recently started work on fencing the border, which was blocked by the Bangladesh Border Security Force in January, causing a controversy. Ties between India and Bangladesh have been souring over the years, these can be attributed to the political developments in both nations. Since 2014, there has been a growing anti-immigrant rhetoric in New Delhi, citing security risks. On the other hand, since the ousting of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, ties with the Chief Advisor of the interim government, Muhammad Yunus, have not been positive for New Delhi. Yunus famously said in a meeting with Chinese diplomats, “We are the guardians of the sea, the seven northeastern states of India are landlocked, connected to India via a strategic chicken neck.” Even though the meeting was about inviting economic investments from China, the mention of the strategic chicken neck must have sounded alarm bells in New Delhi.

Thirteen people, including a woman and a newborn, were left stranded in a no-man's land between India and Bangladesh.

13 stranded in no man's land as India, Bangladesh deny to recognise their citizenship

Bangladesh’s former prime minister Sheikh Hasina was defiant and unbending, ready to brave the violent students’ protests when senior Armed Forces officers urged her to step down, and shouted at them, “Then shoot me and bury me here, in Ganabhaban.”The incident took place on the morning of August 5, 2024, a day that marked the collapse of her government.Hasina eventually resigned and fled to India hours before protesters entered Ganabhaban, the prime minister’s residence, and vandalised it.The scene was narrated by chief prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam during a hearing at the International Crimes Tribunal, according to a report in Prothom Alo, a Bengali-language daily newspaper published from Dhaka.&nbsp;The chief prosecutor also submitted formal charges concerning crimes against humanity during the student protests in Dhaka’s Chankharpul.&nbsp;Providing a glimpse into the last hours of Hasina in Bangladesh during the hearing, the chief prosecutor said&nbsp;Parliament speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury had first asked Hasina to step down, but top leaders of the ruling Awami League rejected the proposal.&nbsp;<h2>‘Gang of Four’ stood firm behind Hasina</h2>&nbsp;According to the chief prosecutor, a close circle of loyalists, including Obaidul Quader, Asaduzzaman Khan, Anisul Huq, and Salman F Rahman, dubbed the “Gang of Four”, stood firm behind Hasina, asking her not to flinch.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tajul Islam told the tribunal that a highly “tense and volatile” meeting took place in the night of August 4 at the PM’s residence, which saw heated arguments. The meeting was attended by senior Cabinet members and all the heads of security forces. &nbsp;The then-defence adviser, Major General (Retd) Tariq Ahmed Siddique, suggested that Hasina resign, but she rejected the idea and directed the army chief to stand firm and crush the protests. The violent protests, which left over 500 dead, had been continuing for over two months against a controversial quota system in government jobs.Siddique then suggested the army shoot at some protesters in an attempt to suppress the protests and went on to propose firing at the crowd from helicopters, the report said, citing the prosecutor.&nbsp;The next morning, on August 5, military and police officials held another round of meetings with Hasina as the protests went out of control. The police told Hasina that the force was “nearly exhausted” and they were out of arms and ammunition.The army officials again suggested that Hasina resign. However, a furious Hasina shot back, “Then shoot me and bury me here, in Ganabhaban.”&nbsp;<h2>‘Time running out, protesters approaching Ganabhaban from all sides’</h2> The military officials then held a separate meeting with Hasina and said protesters were approaching Ganabhaban from all sides and time was running out. At that moment, Hasina’s younger sister, Sheikh Rehana, urged her to quit and fell at the feet of Hasina, who still remained unfazed. As a last resort, the military then contacted Hasina’s son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, who lives in the United States. Joy persuaded Hasina to step down and avoid bloodshed. The Awami League chief wanted to record a speech to be aired on TV but the military officials turned down the request and gave her only 45 minutes to leave as tens of thousands reached the gates of Ganabhaban. Hasina then left for India in a helicopter with her sister.

Tajul Islam told the tribunal that a highly “tense and volatile” meeting took place in the night of August 4 at the PM’s residence, which saw heated arguments. The meeting was attended by senior Cabinet members and all the heads of security forces.

Bangladesh’s former prime minister Sheikh Hasina was defiant and unbending, ready to brave the violent students’ protests when senior Armed Forces officers urged her to step down, and shouted at them, “Then shoot me and bury me here, in Ganabhaban.” The incident took place on the morning of August 5, 2024, a day that marked the collapse of her government. Hasina eventually resigned and fled to India hours before protesters entered Ganabhaban, the prime minister’s residence, and vandalised it. The scene was narrated by chief prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam during a hearing at the International Crimes Tribunal, according to a report in Prothom Alo, a Bengali-language daily newspaper published from Dhaka. The chief prosecutor also submitted formal charges concerning crimes against humanity during the student protests in Dhaka’s Chankharpul. Providing a glimpse into the last hours of Hasina in Bangladesh during the hearing, the chief prosecutor said Parliament speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury had first asked Hasina to step down, but top leaders of the ruling Awami League rejected the proposal. ‘Gang of Four’ stood firm behind Hasina According to the chief prosecutor, a close circle of loyalists, including Obaidul Quader, Asaduzzaman Khan, Anisul Huq, and Salman F Rahman, dubbed the “Gang of Four”, stood firm behind Hasina, asking her not to flinch. Tajul Islam told the tribunal that a highly “tense and volatile” meeting took place in the night of August 4 at the PM’s residence, which saw heated arguments. The meeting was attended by senior Cabinet members and all the heads of security forces. The then-defence adviser, Major General (Retd) Tariq Ahmed Siddique, suggested that Hasina resign, but she rejected the idea and directed the army chief to stand firm and crush the protests. The violent protests, which left over 500 dead, had been continuing for over two months against a controversial quota system in government jobs. Siddique then suggested the army shoot at some protesters in an attempt to suppress the protests and went on to propose firing at the crowd from helicopters, the report said, citing the prosecutor. The next morning, on August 5, military and police officials held another round of meetings with Hasina as the protests went out of control. The police told Hasina that the force was “nearly exhausted” and they were out of arms and ammunition. The army officials again suggested that Hasina resign. However, a furious Hasina shot back, “Then shoot me and bury me here, in Ganabhaban.” ‘Time running out, protesters approaching Ganabhaban from all sides’ The military officials then held a separate meeting with Hasina and said protesters were approaching Ganabhaban from all sides and time was running out. At that moment, Hasina’s younger sister, Sheikh Rehana, urged her to quit and fell at the feet of Hasina, who still remained unfazed. As a last resort, the military then contacted Hasina’s son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, who lives in the United States. Joy persuaded Hasina to step down and avoid bloodshed. The Awami League chief wanted to record a speech to be aired on TV but the military officials turned down the request and gave her only 45 minutes to leave as tens of thousands reached the gates of Ganabhaban. Hasina then left for India in a helicopter with her sister.

Tajul Islam told the tribunal that a highly “tense and volatile” meeting took place in the night of August 4 at the PM’s residence, which saw heated arguments. The meeting was attended by senior Cabinet members and all the heads of security forces.

‘Shoot me, bury me here in Ganabhaban,’ thundered defiant Sheikh Hasina before fleeing Dhaka

Bangladesh is expecting to get $500 million in budgetary support from Japan in addition to $250 million for the country’s railways, besides support in other areas also, as the interim government’s chief adviser, Muhammad Yunus, heads to Tokyo on an official visit on Wednesday.&nbsp;Yunus will participate in the 30th Nikkei Forum Future of Asia and hold bilateral talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, said his press secretary Shafiqul Alam on Tuesday.&nbsp;Bangladesh has sought $1 billion from Japan in the form of a soft loan, and the announcement will come formally after the bilateral talks between the two leaders.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Yunus has called for expediting infrastructure development in the Matarbari region, aiming to transform the coastal area into Bangladesh's premier manufacturing and export-orientated free trade zone.&nbsp;&nbsp;In a meeting on Monday in Dhaka, Yunus reviewed the progress of the Moheshkhali-Matarbari Integrated Infrastructure Development Initiative (MIDI).&nbsp;Emphasising the strategic importance of the region, Yunus said, “We envision Matarbari as the nation’s largest hub for ports, logistics, manufacturing, and energy. To realise this vision, we must attract substantial foreign investment.”&nbsp;He directed officials to accelerate the construction of roads connecting the MIDI region to the rest of the country and to develop terminals capable of accommodating large ocean-going container vessels.&nbsp;&nbsp;Yunus said the development of the MIDI region would be the focal point of his visit to Japan, where he will hold bilateral talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, aiming to secure funding for key projects.It was revealed that Japan intends to establish its second exclusive Japanese economic zone within the MIDI region. Araihazar in Narayanganj, the site of the first Japanese Economic Zone, has already attracted sizeable foreign investments.&nbsp;Dhaka has signed an agreement with Japanese firms Penta-Ocean Construction Co., Ltd. and TOA Corporation to construct the country’s first deep-sea port at Matarbari.

Yunus will participate in the 30th Nikkei Forum Future of Asia and hold bilateral talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Dhaka has sought $1 billion from Japan in the form of a soft loan, and the announcement will come formally after the bilateral talks between the two leaders.

Bangladesh is expecting to get $500 million in budgetary support from Japan in addition to $250 million for the country’s railways, besides support in other areas also, as the interim government’s chief adviser, Muhammad Yunus, heads to Tokyo on an official visit on Wednesday. Yunus will participate in the 30th Nikkei Forum Future of Asia and hold bilateral talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, said his press secretary Shafiqul Alam on Tuesday. Bangladesh has sought $1 billion from Japan in the form of a soft loan, and the announcement will come formally after the bilateral talks between the two leaders. Meanwhile, Yunus has called for expediting infrastructure development in the Matarbari region, aiming to transform the coastal area into Bangladesh's premier manufacturing and export-orientated free trade zone. In a meeting on Monday in Dhaka, Yunus reviewed the progress of the Moheshkhali-Matarbari Integrated Infrastructure Development Initiative (MIDI). Emphasising the strategic importance of the region, Yunus said, “We envision Matarbari as the nation’s largest hub for ports, logistics, manufacturing, and energy. To realise this vision, we must attract substantial foreign investment.” He directed officials to accelerate the construction of roads connecting the MIDI region to the rest of the country and to develop terminals capable of accommodating large ocean-going container vessels. Yunus said the development of the MIDI region would be the focal point of his visit to Japan, where he will hold bilateral talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, aiming to secure funding for key projects. It was revealed that Japan intends to establish its second exclusive Japanese economic zone within the MIDI region. Araihazar in Narayanganj, the site of the first Japanese Economic Zone, has already attracted sizeable foreign investments. Dhaka has signed an agreement with Japanese firms Penta-Ocean Construction Co., Ltd. and TOA Corporation to construct the country’s first deep-sea port at Matarbari.

Yunus will participate in the 30th Nikkei Forum Future of Asia and hold bilateral talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Dhaka has sought $1 billion from Japan in the form of a soft loan, and the announcement will come formally after the bilateral talks between the two leaders.

Bangladesh eyes budgetary support, funding for railways as Yunus heads to Tokyo

Amid reports of rift between Bangladesh's interim head Muhammad Yunus and the army, the country’s top army officers said they were working closely with the government to safeguard the nation’s interests. This comes after Yunus described Bangladesh as being in a ‘war-like situation’ following the ban on the Awami League's activities on May 12. Earlier, there were widespread speculation that Yunus may step down due to political tensions. However, Yunus' advisors clarified that he won't leave the post.&nbsp;Addressing a press conference in Dhaka on Monday, director of the Military Operations Directorate (MOD) Brig Gen Md Nazim-ud-Daula said, “This is our country. Its welfare and sovereignty are deeply connected to all of us. If we want to keep this country safe, we have to do it ourselves. And if anything goes wrong, we are equally responsible for that too..We [military and government] are working together, and I firmly believe we will continue to do so even more effectively in the days ahead.”<h2>'We follow the government's directives,' says Army</h2>&nbsp;Urging media to not speculate on relations between military and government, Brig Gen Md Nazim-ud-Daula clarified that both are not at odds.&nbsp;&nbsp;"I don't believe this issue has reached a point to warrant such criticism or speculation. The government and the Bangladesh Army are working in close coordination and complementing each other. We follow the government's directives. There is no reason to interpret it otherwise," The Daily Star quoted Md Nazim-ud-Daula as saying.&nbsp;“Sometimes, even in families, there can be misunderstandings. Similarly, different stakeholders may express varying opinions in the course of running a country. But that does not mean there's division or conflict. Nothing of that sort has happened…”, he added.&nbsp;On May 26, in meetings with leaders from 20 political parties at the state guesthouse Jamuna, Yunus highlighted both internal and external efforts aimed at destabilising the nation, stressing the need for unity and vigilance to safeguard the country's progress. Yunus asked everyone to be confident that he would not do anything that will put the country in danger. “I felt confident as we all sat together. If I fail to hold a fair election, I will feel guilty,” he added. Yunus reaffirmed his commitment to holding the election between December 2025 and June 2026.

Amid reports of rift between Bangladesh's interim head Muhammad Yunus and the army, the country’s top army officers said they were working closely

Amid reports of rift between Bangladesh's interim head Muhammad Yunus and the army, the country’s top army officers said they were working closely with the government to safeguard the nation’s interests. This comes after Yunus described Bangladesh as being in a ‘war-like situation’ following the ban on the Awami League's activities on May 12. Earlier, there were widespread speculation that Yunus may step down due to political tensions. However, Yunus' advisors clarified that he won't leave the post. Addressing a press conference in Dhaka on Monday, director of the Military Operations Directorate (MOD) Brig Gen Md Nazim-ud-Daula said, “This is our country. Its welfare and sovereignty are deeply connected to all of us. If we want to keep this country safe, we have to do it ourselves. And if anything goes wrong, we are equally responsible for that too..We [military and government] are working together, and I firmly believe we will continue to do so even more effectively in the days ahead.” 'We follow the government's directives,' says Army Urging media to not speculate on relations between military and government, Brig Gen Md Nazim-ud-Daula clarified that both are not at odds. "I don't believe this issue has reached a point to warrant such criticism or speculation. The government and the Bangladesh Army are working in close coordination and complementing each other. We follow the government's directives. There is no reason to interpret it otherwise," The Daily Star quoted Md Nazim-ud-Daula as saying. “Sometimes, even in families, there can be misunderstandings. Similarly, different stakeholders may express varying opinions in the course of running a country. But that does not mean there's division or conflict. Nothing of that sort has happened…”, he added. On May 26, in meetings with leaders from 20 political parties at the state guesthouse Jamuna, Yunus highlighted both internal and external efforts aimed at destabilising the nation, stressing the need for unity and vigilance to safeguard the country's progress. Yunus asked everyone to be confident that he would not do anything that will put the country in danger. “I felt confident as we all sat together. If I fail to hold a fair election, I will feel guilty,” he added. Yunus reaffirmed his commitment to holding the election between December 2025 and June 2026.

Amid reports of rift between Bangladesh's interim head Muhammad Yunus and the army, the country’s top army officers said they were working closely

'Sometimes even in families...': Bangladesh Army's 'working closely' message amid reports of rift with Muhammad Yunus

Controversial Islamic preacher Mufti Amir Hamza has been nominated as Jamaat-e-Islami’s MP candidate for the Kushtia-3 (Sadr) constituency in the upcoming national parliamentary elections. Jamaat’s Central Executive Council member Mubarak Hossain announced Hamza’s name at a gathering at the Abdul Wahid Auditorium in Kushtia district on Sunday (May 25).&nbsp;After announcing Hamza’s name, Hossain said, “The candidate (Amir Hamza) we have nominated for this seat is not limited to the country; he is a well-known candidate internationally.”&nbsp;“The announcement of candidates for most of the 300 seats has been completed, including the Kushtia-3 constituency. Jamaat-e-Islami will not accept any elections without reforms and progress in the judicial process,” he added.&nbsp;“Jamaat-e-Islami does not want to see elections like those in 2018 or 2019. Our biggest demand is that the elections be held under a caretaker government.”<h2>Hamza faced legal action in Bangladesh and Singapore</h2>&nbsp;Hamza has faced legal action in Bangladesh and Singapore for delivering provocative speeches, misinterpreting religion, and spreading extremism. Singapore launched an investigation against Hamza for giving a sermon to migrant workers in the country on 9 August, 2024, without a permit.Singapore’s home ministry said Hamza’s sermon propagated extremist and segregationist teachings that were dangerous and detrimental to Singapore’s communal harmony.&nbsp;In his sermon, Hamza referred to non-Muslims as kafirs (infidels) and praised extremists as models of religious devotion, said Singapore’s minister for home affairs and law, K Shanmugam.&nbsp;Hamza is notorious for his alleged extremist teachings and terror links, as he promotes religious intolerance, hatred, and violence in his sermons. He is also alleged to be an influential figure in Ansar al-Islam (AAI), a pro-Al-Qaeda terrorist organisation operating in Bangladesh.Earlier, on May 24, 2021, Hamza was arrested by the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), and he confessed to misinterpreting religion and spreading extremism.

Hamza is notorious for his alleged extremist teachings and terror links, as he promotes religious intolerance, hatred, and violence in his sermons. He is also alleged to be an influential figure in Ansar al-Islam (AAI), a pro-Al-Qaeda terrorist organisation operating in Bangladesh.

Controversial Islamic preacher Mufti Amir Hamza has been nominated as Jamaat-e-Islami’s MP candidate for the Kushtia-3 (Sadr) constituency in the upcoming national parliamentary elections. Jamaat’s Central Executive Council member Mubarak Hossain announced Hamza’s name at a gathering at the Abdul Wahid Auditorium in Kushtia district on Sunday (May 25). After announcing Hamza’s name, Hossain said, “The candidate (Amir Hamza) we have nominated for this seat is not limited to the country; he is a well-known candidate internationally.” “The announcement of candidates for most of the 300 seats has been completed, including the Kushtia-3 constituency. Jamaat-e-Islami will not accept any elections without reforms and progress in the judicial process,” he added. “Jamaat-e-Islami does not want to see elections like those in 2018 or 2019. Our biggest demand is that the elections be held under a caretaker government.” Hamza faced legal action in Bangladesh and Singapore Hamza has faced legal action in Bangladesh and Singapore for delivering provocative speeches, misinterpreting religion, and spreading extremism. Singapore launched an investigation against Hamza for giving a sermon to migrant workers in the country on 9 August, 2024, without a permit. Singapore’s home ministry said Hamza’s sermon propagated extremist and segregationist teachings that were dangerous and detrimental to Singapore’s communal harmony. In his sermon, Hamza referred to non-Muslims as kafirs (infidels) and praised extremists as models of religious devotion, said Singapore’s minister for home affairs and law, K Shanmugam. Hamza is notorious for his alleged extremist teachings and terror links, as he promotes religious intolerance, hatred, and violence in his sermons. He is also alleged to be an influential figure in Ansar al-Islam (AAI), a pro-Al-Qaeda terrorist organisation operating in Bangladesh. Earlier, on May 24, 2021, Hamza was arrested by the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), and he confessed to misinterpreting religion and spreading extremism.

Hamza is notorious for his alleged extremist teachings and terror links, as he promotes religious intolerance, hatred, and violence in his sermons. He is also alleged to be an influential figure in Ansar al-Islam (AAI), a pro-Al-Qaeda terrorist organisation operating in Bangladesh.

Jamaat-e-Islami names Islamic preacher Amir Hamza as parliamentary poll candidate in Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s former prime minister Sheikh Hasina has launched a fresh attack on the interim government head Muhammad Yunus while accusing him of seizing power with the backing of militants and now “selling the country to the United States”. Her renewed attack comes amid growing friction between Yunus and Bangladesh Army Chief Waker-uz-Zaman, who has demanded that elections be held by December this year.&nbsp;Yunus threatened to resign after the military called for general elections to be held in December, prompting fresh waves of protest across the nation.&nbsp;Hasina further accused Yunus of governing with the support of militant groups and condemned the recent ban on her party, the Awami League, calling it illegal and unconstitutional.In an audio message posted on her party’s Facebook account, Bangladesh’s ousted leader reiterated that Yunus seized power in Bangladesh government with the help of extremist groups.&nbsp;“He seized power with the help of terrorists, with the help of terrorists, all the terrorists, even those who are banned in various international arenas, from whom we protected the people of Bangladesh. After only one terrorist attack, we took strict measures. Many were arrested. Now prisons are empty. They released everyone. Now, Bangladesh is the reign of those militants,” she said.&nbsp;She alleged that Yunus has given the reins of the government to “terrorists”, against whom her government fought.&nbsp;“My father did not agree to America’s demands for St. Martin’s Island. He had to give his life for that. And that was my destiny as I never thought of selling the country to stay in power,” she said.&nbsp;She recalled how Bangladeshis took up arms and fought along with her father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, for Bangladesh’s independence and said, “It can’t be anyone’s intention to give up even an inch of that country’s soil to anyone. But what a misfortune it is today. Such a person came to power, a person who is absolutely loved by the people of the whole country, a person who is loved by the world, and what happened to that person today when he came to power?”&nbsp;“The constitution of our great Bengali nation, we got it through a long struggle and the liberation war. Who gave this militant leader, who has illegally seized power, the right to touch the constitution? He does not have the mandate of the people and has no constitutional basis. That position (Chief Advisor) also has no basis, and it does not exist. So, how can he change the law without a parliament? This is illegal,” Hasina added.&nbsp;On Saturday, Yunus warned of public-backed action if pressure was piled on them through “unreasonable demands” after calls for elections from the army chief and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party.&nbsp;Yunus was appointed as the transitional leader of the interim government on 7 August 2024, days after student-led protests against the government forced Hasina to resign as PM and flee Bangladesh.&nbsp;

Former PM Sheikh Hasina's renewed attack comes amid growing friction between Yunus and Bangladesh Army Chief Waker-uz-Zaman, who has demanded that elections be held by December this year. Hasina accused Yunus of seizing power with the help of terrorists and now governing with their support.

Bangladesh’s former prime minister Sheikh Hasina has launched a fresh attack on the interim government head Muhammad Yunus while accusing him of seizing power with the backing of militants and now “selling the country to the United States”. Her renewed attack comes amid growing friction between Yunus and Bangladesh Army Chief Waker-uz-Zaman, who has demanded that elections be held by December this year. Yunus threatened to resign after the military called for general elections to be held in December, prompting fresh waves of protest across the nation. Hasina further accused Yunus of governing with the support of militant groups and condemned the recent ban on her party, the Awami League, calling it illegal and unconstitutional. In an audio message posted on her party’s Facebook account, Bangladesh’s ousted leader reiterated that Yunus seized power in Bangladesh government with the help of extremist groups. “He seized power with the help of terrorists, with the help of terrorists, all the terrorists, even those who are banned in various international arenas, from whom we protected the people of Bangladesh. After only one terrorist attack, we took strict measures. Many were arrested. Now prisons are empty. They released everyone. Now, Bangladesh is the reign of those militants,” she said. She alleged that Yunus has given the reins of the government to “terrorists”, against whom her government fought. “My father did not agree to America’s demands for St. Martin’s Island. He had to give his life for that. And that was my destiny as I never thought of selling the country to stay in power,” she said. She recalled how Bangladeshis took up arms and fought along with her father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, for Bangladesh’s independence and said, “It can’t be anyone’s intention to give up even an inch of that country’s soil to anyone. But what a misfortune it is today. Such a person came to power, a person who is absolutely loved by the people of the whole country, a person who is loved by the world, and what happened to that person today when he came to power?” “The constitution of our great Bengali nation, we got it through a long struggle and the liberation war. Who gave this militant leader, who has illegally seized power, the right to touch the constitution? He does not have the mandate of the people and has no constitutional basis. That position (Chief Advisor) also has no basis, and it does not exist. So, how can he change the law without a parliament? This is illegal,” Hasina added. On Saturday, Yunus warned of public-backed action if pressure was piled on them through “unreasonable demands” after calls for elections from the army chief and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. Yunus was appointed as the transitional leader of the interim government on 7 August 2024, days after student-led protests against the government forced Hasina to resign as PM and flee Bangladesh.

Former PM Sheikh Hasina's renewed attack comes amid growing friction between Yunus and Bangladesh Army Chief Waker-uz-Zaman, who has demanded that elections be held by December this year. Hasina accused Yunus of seizing power with the help of terrorists and now governing with their support.

Yunus a ‘militant’ leader, selling off Bangladesh to US: Sheikh Hasina

Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus will remain in charge of Bangladesh’s interim government, according to one of his top advisers. 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Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus will remain in charge of Bangladesh’s interim government, according to one of his top advisers. The statement comes amid growing speculation that Yunus may step down due to political tensions.“He didn’t say he will leave,” said Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud following an unexpected cabinet meeting on Saturday. “He said that while we face many obstacles in carrying out the work and responsibilities assigned to us, we are overcoming them,” Mahmud added.Mahmud made it clear that Yunus is “definitely staying,” and added that no members of the advisory council are resigning. “The responsibility entrusted to them is significant, and they cannot abandon their duty,” he added, according to AFP.<h2>Emergency cabinet meeting held ahead of political talks</h2>The cabinet meeting took place just hours before Yunus was scheduled to meet with leaders of the country’s top political parties, including the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami.Although no official agenda has been released, Yunus’s press secretary Shafiqul Alam confirmed the meetings would go ahead.Reports earlier this week suggested Yunus had considered stepping down if political parties refused to support the interim government’s roadmap.<h2>Street protests and political pressure mount</h2>The political situation in Bangladesh has become more tense in recent days. Rival groups have taken to the streets in Dhaka, each pushing for their demands to be heard.On Thursday, thousands of BNP supporters rallied in the capital, urging the government to announce a clear election date.Yunus has promised that general elections will be held by June 2026 at the latest. However, many in the opposition want a specific date fixed immediately.<h2>Tensions with the military</h2>In addition to political pressure, Yunus is also facing a challenge in his relationship with the military. The Army chief, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, recently stated that elections should be held by December, suggesting a clear difference of opinion with the interim leader.Yunus took office after a mass uprising last year, and his role as a neutral figure was seen as key to guiding the country through its transition. But with increasing unrest and political divides, his position appears more difficult to maintain.For now, however, the interim leadership insists Yunus is staying put.

In addition to political pressure, Yunus is also facing a challenge in his relationship with the military. The Army chief, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, recently stated that elections should be held by December, suggesting a clear difference of opinion with the interim leader.

Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus will remain in charge of Bangladesh’s interim government, according to one of his top advisers. The statement comes amid growing speculation that Yunus may step down due to political tensions. “He didn’t say he will leave,” said Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud following an unexpected cabinet meeting on Saturday. “He said that while we face many obstacles in carrying out the work and responsibilities assigned to us, we are overcoming them,” Mahmud added. Mahmud made it clear that Yunus is “definitely staying,” and added that no members of the advisory council are resigning. “The responsibility entrusted to them is significant, and they cannot abandon their duty,” he added, according to AFP. Emergency cabinet meeting held ahead of political talks The cabinet meeting took place just hours before Yunus was scheduled to meet with leaders of the country’s top political parties, including the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami. Although no official agenda has been released, Yunus’s press secretary Shafiqul Alam confirmed the meetings would go ahead. Reports earlier this week suggested Yunus had considered stepping down if political parties refused to support the interim government’s roadmap. Street protests and political pressure mount The political situation in Bangladesh has become more tense in recent days. Rival groups have taken to the streets in Dhaka, each pushing for their demands to be heard. On Thursday, thousands of BNP supporters rallied in the capital, urging the government to announce a clear election date. Yunus has promised that general elections will be held by June 2026 at the latest. However, many in the opposition want a specific date fixed immediately. Tensions with the military In addition to political pressure, Yunus is also facing a challenge in his relationship with the military. The Army chief, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, recently stated that elections should be held by December, suggesting a clear difference of opinion with the interim leader. Yunus took office after a mass uprising last year, and his role as a neutral figure was seen as key to guiding the country through its transition. But with increasing unrest and political divides, his position appears more difficult to maintain. For now, however, the interim leadership insists Yunus is staying put.

In addition to political pressure, Yunus is also facing a challenge in his relationship with the military. The Army chief, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, recently stated that elections should be held by December, suggesting a clear difference of opinion with the interim leader.

'He didn’t say he will leave': Yunus to stay as head of Bangladesh’s interim govt, says aide amid resignation rumours

Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus "needs to remain" in office as interim leader to ensure a peaceful transition of power, a cabinet member and special adviser to Yunus said Friday.Yunus, the 84-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner who took over after a mass uprising last year, had threatened to quit the job if parties did not give him their backing, a political ally and sources in his office said.The South Asian nation of around 170 million people has been in political turmoil since the student-led revolt that toppled then-prime minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024, with parties protesting on the streets over a string of demands."For the sake of Bangladesh and a peaceful democratic transition, Professor Yunus needs to remain in office," Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, a special assistant to Yunus, and head of the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, said in a post on Facebook."The Chief Adviser is not going to step down," he added. "He does not hanker after power."Bangladesh's political crisis has escalated this week, with rival parties protesting on the streets of the capital, Dhaka, with a string of competing demands.Yunus's reported threat to stand down came after thousands of supporters of the powerful Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) rallied in Dhaka on Wednesday, holding large-scale protests against the interim government for the first time.Yunus has promised polls will be held by June 2026 at the latest, but supporters of the BNP -- seen as the front-runners in highly anticipated elections that will be the first since Hasina was overthrown -- demanded he fix a date.Yunus's relationship with the military has also reportedly deteriorated.According to local media and military sources, powerful army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman said on Wednesday that elections should be held by December.Taiyeb issued a warning to the army on Friday. "The army can't meddle in politics," he wrote."The army doesn't do that in any civilised country," he added."By saying that the election has to be held by December, the military chief failed to maintain his jurisdictional correctness."

Bangladesh minister says Yunus 'not going to step down'

Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus "needs to remain" in office as interim leader to ensure a peaceful transition of power, a cabinet member and special adviser to Yunus said Friday. Yunus, the 84-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner who took over after a mass uprising last year, had threatened to quit the job if parties did not give him their backing, a political ally and sources in his office said. The South Asian nation of around 170 million people has been in political turmoil since the student-led revolt that toppled then-prime minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024, with parties protesting on the streets over a string of demands. "For the sake of Bangladesh and a peaceful democratic transition, Professor Yunus needs to remain in office," Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, a special assistant to Yunus, and head of the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, said in a post on Facebook. "The Chief Adviser is not going to step down," he added. "He does not hanker after power." Bangladesh's political crisis has escalated this week, with rival parties protesting on the streets of the capital, Dhaka, with a string of competing demands. Yunus's reported threat to stand down came after thousands of supporters of the powerful Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) rallied in Dhaka on Wednesday, holding large-scale protests against the interim government for the first time. Yunus has promised polls will be held by June 2026 at the latest, but supporters of the BNP -- seen as the front-runners in highly anticipated elections that will be the first since Hasina was overthrown -- demanded he fix a date. Yunus's relationship with the military has also reportedly deteriorated. According to local media and military sources, powerful army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman said on Wednesday that elections should be held by December. Taiyeb issued a warning to the army on Friday. "The army can't meddle in politics," he wrote. "The army doesn't do that in any civilised country," he added. "By saying that the election has to be held by December, the military chief failed to maintain his jurisdictional correctness."

Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, a special assistant to Yunus's presence is crucial for peaceful transition of power in Bangladesh.

Chief Advisor of Bangladesh's interim government, Muhammad Yunus, has threatened to step down due to a lack of political unity. In an unofficial meeting held at the Chief Adviser's Office on Thursday, Yunus expressed his desire to resign and address the nation through a televised speech. He expressed his worries over his government's denigration.&nbsp;Rumour of Md. Yunus stepping down has been circulating on social media since Thursday afternoon.Information Adviser Mahfuj Alam, Local Government Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain and National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam visited the Chief Advisor's residence on Thursday evening."We have been hearing news of sir's (Yunus) resignation since this morning. So I went to meet sir to discuss that issue . . . He said he is thinking about it. He feels that the situation is such that he cannot work," said Nahid Islam, convener of the NCP."I cannot work like this. The political parties cannot reach a common ground," &nbsp;said Nahid, quoting Yunus.Political tensions have been rife since Yunus' takeover. The interim government has failed to announce a clear roadmap for conducting the next parliamentary elections. Bangladesh Army Chief Waqar-Uz Zaman wants the election by December amid political turmoil, as per a report by a Bangladeshi daily, Prothom Alo.&nbsp;Opposition parties, like the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), have raised similar demands. However, the NCP, which was born during the student uprising that ousted &nbsp;Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, wants fundamental changes to the Election Commission before going for any election. On the other hand, BNP blames the interim government for unfairly favouring the NCP.&nbsp;Md. Yunus insists his government is working to ensure a fair and democratic election for Bangladesh.Eralier Md. Yunus has orchestrated the removal of the Foreign Secretary, Md Jashim Uddin, following his opposition to Yunus's initiative for Rakhine's ‘humanitarian corridor’ and a ‘safe zone’ for Rohingya Refugees.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Interim chief advisor of Bangladesh, Md. Yunus is considering resignation over a lack of consensus among political parties for the upcoming elections and other internal conflicts.

Chief Advisor of Bangladesh's interim government, Muhammad Yunus, has threatened to step down due to a lack of political unity. In an unofficial meeting held at the Chief Adviser's Office on Thursday, Yunus expressed his desire to resign and address the nation through a televised speech. He expressed his worries over his government's denigration. Rumour of Md. Yunus stepping down has been circulating on social media since Thursday afternoon. Information Adviser Mahfuj Alam, Local Government Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain and National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam visited the Chief Advisor's residence on Thursday evening. "We have been hearing news of sir's (Yunus) resignation since this morning. So I went to meet sir to discuss that issue . . . He said he is thinking about it. He feels that the situation is such that he cannot work," said Nahid Islam, convener of the NCP. "I cannot work like this. The political parties cannot reach a common ground," said Nahid, quoting Yunus. Political tensions have been rife since Yunus' takeover. The interim government has failed to announce a clear roadmap for conducting the next parliamentary elections. Bangladesh Army Chief Waqar-Uz Zaman wants the election by December amid political turmoil, as per a report by a Bangladeshi daily, Prothom Alo. Opposition parties, like the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), have raised similar demands. However, the NCP, which was born during the student uprising that ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, wants fundamental changes to the Election Commission before going for any election. On the other hand, BNP blames the interim government for unfairly favouring the NCP. Md. Yunus insists his government is working to ensure a fair and democratic election for Bangladesh. Eralier Md. Yunus has orchestrated the removal of the Foreign Secretary, Md Jashim Uddin, following his opposition to Yunus's initiative for Rakhine's ‘humanitarian corridor’ and a ‘safe zone’ for Rohingya Refugees.

Bangladesh's interim chief advisor is considering resignation over a lack of consensus among political parties for the upcoming elections and other internal conflicts.

Bangladesh Interim Chief Muhammad Yunus considering resignation over internal conflict: Reports

Bangladesh is set to replace its Foreign Secretary, Md Jashim Uddin, due to a fallout with the key figures of the interim government, especially Muhammad Yunus and Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain, according to reports from official sources on Wednesday.While talking to reporters, Touhid said that the current Foreign Secretary, Jashim Uddin, is not interested in working on this position.Reports from Pratham Alo, a prominent newspaper of Bangladesh, suggest that Jashim Uddin had not been attending interministerial meetings for the last 12 days.&nbsp;Earlier, he opposed Yunus's initiative for Rakhine's ‘humanitarian corridor’ and a ‘safe zone’ for Rohingya Refugees, which was being endorsed by the UN. He reasoned that this might undermine the national security and sovereignty of Bangladesh. This view aligns more with Bangladesh's military leadership, which is worried that this corridor will be utilised by the United States to deliver non-lethal aid to the Arakan Army and People’s Defence Forces (PDFs) The rift between Foreign Secretary, Md Jashim Uddin and &nbsp;Muhammad Yunus's administration widened when Bangladesh and Pakistan held a bilateral talk on April 17. In Dhaka, Uddin claimed $4.32 billion of the undivided share of the assets owed to Pakistan prior to the partition of 1971. He also demanded $200 million in foreign aid in 1970, which was owed to East Pakistan during the 1970 Bhola cyclone.It is believed that Yunus and NSA Khalilur Rahman acted swiftly to remove Md Jashim Uddin following his repeated disagreements and policy clashes.

Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh Md Jashim Uddin, faces removal after policy clashes with interim government figures Muhammad Yunus and Touhid Hossain, including over Rohingya refugee corridors and Pakistan asset claims.

Bangladesh is set to replace its Foreign Secretary, Md Jashim Uddin, due to a fallout with the key figures of the interim government, especially Muhammad Yunus and Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain, according to reports from official sources on Wednesday. While talking to reporters, Touhid said that the current Foreign Secretary, Jashim Uddin, is not interested in working on this position. Reports from Pratham Alo, a prominent newspaper of Bangladesh, suggest that Jashim Uddin had not been attending interministerial meetings for the last 12 days. Earlier, he opposed Yunus's initiative for Rakhine's ‘humanitarian corridor’ and a ‘safe zone’ for Rohingya Refugees, which was being endorsed by the UN. He reasoned that this might undermine the national security and sovereignty of Bangladesh. This view aligns more with Bangladesh's military leadership, which is worried that this corridor will be utilised by the United States to deliver non-lethal aid to the Arakan Army and People’s Defence Forces (PDFs) The rift between Foreign Secretary, Md Jashim Uddin and Muhammad Yunus's administration widened when Bangladesh and Pakistan held a bilateral talk on April 17. In Dhaka, Uddin claimed $4.32 billion of the undivided share of the assets owed to Pakistan prior to the partition of 1971. He also demanded $200 million in foreign aid in 1970, which was owed to East Pakistan during the 1970 Bhola cyclone. It is believed that Yunus and NSA Khalilur Rahman acted swiftly to remove Md Jashim Uddin following his repeated disagreements and policy clashes.

Bangladesh is set to replace its Foreign Secretary, Md Jashim Uddin, following a series of disputes with key figures in the interim government, particularly Muhammad Yunus and Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain.&nbsp;

Bangaldesh's Foreign Secretary, Md Jashim Uddin is on his out way after clashes with the interim government of Muhammad Yunus

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