The Nobel Peace Prize laureate, 84, was appointed to lead the interim administration after Hasina’s 15-year tenure ended in August 2024, following months of protests driven by student activists.
Beyond the Binary: Can New Political Parties Revive Democracy in Bangladesh?
Bangladesh has long been dominated by a two-party system. Will a surge in new parties offer citizens meaningful alternatives?
Bangladesh’s Yunus to step down after April polls, wants to make ‘election right’
Interim leader Muhammad Yunus, the 84-year-old Nobel laureate, said he is focused on democratic reforms and a fair electoral process for a ‘new Bangladesh’.
Sakhawat: Bangladesh wants to work intensively to ensure labour rights
Dr M Sakhawat Hussain has said Bangladesh wants to work more intensively taking technical assistance from the International Labour Organization (ILO) for ensuring workers rights, safe working …
How much donation has NCP received through crowdfunding so far?
The National Citizen Party’s (NCP) newly launched crowdfunding initiative titled “Your Donation for Tomorrow’s Bangladesh” has gained significant attention during the Eid holidays. Since the official …
Experts link Bangladesh’s economic stability to strong law and order
As Bangladesh continues to navigate a period of political transition and law and order problems, stakeholders like economists, security experts and business leaders have stressed that the nation’s …
How much donation has NCP received through crowdfunding so far?
The National Citizen Party’s (NCP) newly launched crowdfunding initiative titled “Your Donation for Tomorrow’s Bangladesh” has gained significant attention during the Eid holidays. Since the official …
Will Bangladesh’s leader mention Tulip Siddiq in his meeting with the PM?
If Keir Starmer meets Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, as planned at Downing Street this week, their agenda will likely include the country’s transition to democratic …
Ceylon Chamber to host high-level business delegation from Bangladesh for trade and investment talks
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka – Bangladesh Business Council, will host a visiting business delegation from the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI), …
Yunus to meet Khaleda Zia’s son Tarique Rahman in London, will Bangladesh go for an early vote?
The meeting between Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman comes at a time when both sides are at odds over the timing of the national election …