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Yunus vows to uphold minority rights in B'desh during constitutional reform

Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Monday said any constitutional amendments would uphold religious freedom and minority rights, asserting that minorities will continue to enjoy the same rights as the majority Muslim population. The head of the interim government made the comments during a meeting with US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) Chair Stephen Schneck here, according to a post on his official social media handle. "We are striving hard to build religious harmony in the country," Yunus said. On being asked about the activities of the reform commissions and the proposed constitutional changes after last year's uprising that ousted former premier Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League regime, Yunus said that "any constitutional amendments would uphold religious freedom and minority rights in Bangladesh". "The consensus-building commission is holding dialogue with political parties over the proposed amendments. Minorities will continue to enjoy the same rig

'No buying of foreign wife': China warns of marriage scams in Bangladesh

Chinese Embassy in Dhaka warns citizens against illegal matchmaking, romance scams, and cross-border marriages; cites trafficking laws and prolonged legal proceedings in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has '2 chicken necks', far more vulnerable, says Himanta Sarma

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma highlights two narrow corridors in Bangladesh, calling them more vulnerable than India's Siliguri corridor amid row over strategic access in the Northeast

Pursue trade deals, but focus equally on enhancing industry competitiveness

India retaliated against some ill-considered statements and actions by the Bangladesh government by closing its land borders for import of some goods from that country

Yunus to stay on as interim govt head, says Bangladesh's planning adviser

Muhammad Yunus remains interim leader of Bangladesh amid political unrest, military pressure, and reform deadlock, as parties demand elections and tension rises between cabinet and armed forces

B'desh interim head Yunus calls cabinet meet amid rumours of exit: Report

Bangladesh's interim government chief Muhammad Yunus on Saturday called an unscheduled meeting of the advisory council to review a brewing unease involving his administration, political parties and the Army, according to media reports. The development comes hours after Yunus expressed his desire to step down as chief adviser, citing difficulties in working amid the failure of political parties to find common ground for change. "He is likely to sit with the Advisers (effectively ministers) shortly after the ECNEC (Executive Committee of the National Economic Council) meeting," which is underway as scheduled, the UNB news agency reported, quoting an unnamed official familiar with the process. It did not give any further details. Yunus is expected to meet with the advisers before back-to-back meetings with former prime minister Khaleda Zia's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami later on Saturday. According to the chief adviser's press wing, a BNP delegation would mee

Bustling Petrapole border belies faltering India-Bangladesh trade

Cross-border trade is quietly dwindling amid strained ties between the two neighbours

Bangladesh's interim leader Md Yunus mulls resignation: What we know so far

Disgruntled parties, military pressures and lack of consensus among leaders, pushes Muhammad Yunus to reconsider his role as Bangladesh's Chief Adviser

Bangladesh's interim govt chief Yunus mulls resignation: Report

Bangladesh's interim government chief Professor Muhammad Yunus mulls resignation as he finds it difficult to work because political parties failed to reach a common ground, BBC Bangla service reported at midnight on Thursday quoting student-led National Citizen Party CP party chief Nhid Islam. "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," Islam told the BBC Bangla. The NCP convenor said Chief Adviser Yunus expressed his fear that he would not be able to work in the current situation of the country saying, I won't be able to work unless the political parties can reach a common ground". The leader of the NCP who visibly emerged with Yunus's blessings in February this year, said he told Yunus to stay strong for the sake of the country's security, and future and to meet the expectations of the mass uprising. Islam sai

Bangladesh on the brink: Why is Muhammad Yunus threatening to quit? | Sheikh Hasina

Muhammad Yunus, head of Bangladesh’s interim government, has threatened to resign amid rising political unrest and mounting pressure from the army and opposition.

Bangladesh cancels ₹180 crore defence deal with India amid rising tensions

Bangladesh cancels ₹180.25 crore defence deal with Indian PSU GRSE amid escalating diplomatic tensions and trade curbs between the two neighbouring nations

B'desh court grants bail to actress Nusraat Faria in attempt to murder case

Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court Judge Mostafizur Rahman granted his bail following an application by the accused

Bangladesh's politics of belligerence returns with Awami League ban

The Awami League may be deeply unpopular at the moment, but it nevertheless can claim to represent the beliefs of a large part of the country

Talk to Dhaka: New Delhi should not ignore the new govt in Bangladesh

Prof Yunus' first priority should have been restoring economic stability and political calm. However, this has not been achieved

Bangladesh import curbs won't hurt Indian textile majors, say experts

Experts say India's ban on land-route textile imports from Bangladesh will likely boost domestic sourcing, with minimal disruption to large retail companies

Bangladeshi actor who played Sheikh Hasina in Mujib biopic arrested

Actor Nusraat Faria was detained at Dhaka airport over attempted murder charges linked to the 2024 student protests that led to Sheikh Hasina's ouster from power

Bangladesh seeks talks with India to resolve trade issues: Yunus adviser

Bangladesh's interim Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashiruddin said Dhaka hasn't received official word from New Delhi yet. 'Once we do, we will act and resolve any issues through talks,' he said

'India's port restrictions on Bangladesh imports to help domestic MSMEs'

Restrictions imposed by India on certain Bangladeshi goods will help the domestic ready-made garment industry, particularly MSMEs, to enhance their competitiveness, according to experts. On May 17, India restricted imports worth USD 770 million from Bangladesh, covering nearly 42 per cent of bilateral imports. Key goods like garments, processed foods, and plastic items are now limited to select sea ports or barred from land routes entirely. Ready-made garments, valued at USD 618 million, now face strict routing through only two Indian seaports. This severely limits Bangladesh's most valuable export channel to India. "Indian textile firms have long protested the competitive edge enjoyed by Bangladeshi exporters, who benefit from duty-free Chinese fabric imports and export subsidies, giving them a 10-15 per cent price advantage in the Indian market," think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said. The port restrictions will help Indian MSMEs (micro, small, and medium ...

India curbs key Bangladeshi imports via land ports amid trade tensions

India imposes port restrictions on Bangladeshi imports after Dhaka blocks Indian yarn; relations worsen post Sheikh Hasina's exit, raising concerns over regional trade ties

Bangladesh's ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's son Joy takes US citizenship: Report

Sajeeb Wazed Joy took the oath of US citizenship at the US Citizenship Centre in Washington, DC and received his citizenship certificate on Saturday, the daily Bangladesh Pratidin reported