Muhammad Yunus

NEW DELHI: India and Bangladesh have expressed a desire to move past the tensions that have marred their relationship in recent months, following a high-level meeting between Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus. The discussions, which took place in Dhaka on Monday, aim to clear the “clouds” that have overshadowed […]

South Asia stands at a critical juncture, with political instability sweeping across the SAARC region. Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives have all witnessed recent turmoil, and now Bangladesh finds itself in a precarious situation.   What began as a student-led protest in Bangladesh, driven by anger over unemployment and corruption, quickly escalated into a […]

South Asia has once again witnessed a turbulent government overthrow, a region long familiar with violent upheavals that often result in regime changes—whether through military coups or the dramatic rise of rival political factions. The recent developments in Bangladesh offer a unique case where both elements appear to have played a role. The abrupt departure […]

The meeting marks the first formal engagement between the interim government and the BNP since the formation of the interim administration.

If there is a need for me to join politics, I will not refrain from that,” Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of Sheikh Hasina, was quoted as saying.

84-year-old Yunus took the oath of office as the chief advisor, a role equivalent to that of prime minister in Dhaka.

NEW DELHI: Vinod Khosla, the Indian-American billionaire, faced severe backlash after posting a picture of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus on Twitter with the caption, “Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to lead Bangladesh interim government. Excited as I am a big fan.” His tweet sparked outrage among users, criticizing him for ignoring the ongoing violence against Hindus […]