Bangladesh: Yunus sworn in as Bangladesh's interim leader
Thursday, 8 August 2024 () Mohammed Yunus will be leading an interim government after more than 15 years of rule by ousted prime minister, Sheikh Hasina. The ex-PM's son told DW that "mistakes were made" in handling the protests.
Bangladesh's President ordered the release of jailed opposition leader Khaleda Zia after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled amid violent protests. Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman took control, announcing an interim government. Zia, Hasina's arch-rival and former Prime Minister, was...
As Bangladesh witnesses a significant political shift with Muhammad Yunus stepping in as the interim Prime Minister, all eyes are on India's High Commission. Will the Indian envoy attend the swearing-in ceremony? The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has hinted at the High Commission’s likely presence, signaling a keen interest in the unfolding events. In this video, we explore the implications of this diplomatic move and what it could mean for India-Bangladesh relations. Yunus, a Nobel laureate, has called for unity and non-violence as Bangladesh prepares for new elections. Stay tuned for an in-depth analysis of this developing story.
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MEA India said that India is concerned about the 'evolving' situation in Bangladesh in the aftermath of intense violence and Sheikh Hasina's resignation. DNA
Recent border area footage reveals significant developments as Indians and Bangladeshis navigate a tense situation. Returning Indians describe the situation as serious, while footage shows both Indians reentering India and Bangladeshis crossing through the Petrapole checkpoint. Some Bangladeshis who had visited India have returned, and several Indians stranded in Bangladesh have come back home. Meanwhile, BNP supporters are causing widespread vandalism, and reports indicate arson, looting, and vandalism targeting Hindu homes in Bangladesh. Cross-border reflections highlight varying perspectives on the situation, with many viewing the ouster of Sheikh Hasina as justified. s
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The nation's economy stands as a critical political division that French MPs within the new left-wing alliance "New Popular Front" are addressing. DW interviews Dieynaba Diop, a first-time elected MP from the French center-left Socialist Party, following their parliamentary victory against the far-right party National Rally.
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Around the world, there has been praise for Biden's achievements in office and his legacy for US foreign relations. DW's Shalu Yadav with reaction from India.
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In Belgium, DW met Gazans who left the Strip and were welcomed by a local hotel owner. Many feel hopeless as the war drags on.
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Biden's poor performance in a TV debate triggered new concerns about his ability to do the job. DW's Janelle Dumalaon went to Biden's home state of Delaware to gauge support for the president.
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Young Kenyans are taking to the streets again after the government's violent response to last week's demonstrations. What started as a protest against a tax bill is now a demand for justice for those killed, as DW's Mariel Müller reports from Nairobi.
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Muhammad Yunus has been chosen to lead Bangladesh's transitional government following mass student protests that ousted longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Yunus, known for pioneering microcredit..
Bangladesh is in turmoil following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation and flight to India. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been appointed to lead the interim government amid widespread..
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