Sheikh Hasina Backers Protest Yunus at UN
During the 80th UN General Assembly in New York, supporters of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina protested outside the United Nations headquarters. They chanted slogans such as “Yunus is Pakistani” and “Go back to Pakistan” aimed at Muhammad Yunus, the interim Chief Adviser of Bangladesh.
Accusations by Protesters
Protesters accused Yunus of political bias and misgovernance since assuming office. Some claimed he has overseen increased abuses against minority communities. They portrayed him as disconnected from grassroots issues in Bangladesh.
Yunus’s Position
Yunus has faced mounting pressure and criticism at home and abroad following his appointment in the interim government after the 2024 political upheaval. He has defended his policies as efforts to rebuild governance, but critics argue his administration has lacked legitimacy and transparency.
Political Backdrop
The protests reflect deep political divisions in Bangladesh, with supporters of Hasina and her Awami League party challenging the interim government’s authority. The student-led protests in 2024 that ousted Hasina sparked broad changes, and the current standoff over Yunus’s leadership underscores continuing tensions.
Observers say such public demonstrations abroad reveal how internal politics in Bangladesh resonate over diplomatic stages.
