Bangladesh to Hold National Elections in April 2026

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

International

Under growing domestic and international pressure, Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus has officially announced that national elections will be held in the first half of April 2026. The declaration comes as a significant milestone in the country’s path back to democratic governance

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Bangladesh Grants Tax-Free Status to ‘July Warriors’ in Historic Recognition

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

In a landmark decision, Bangladesh’s interim government has officially granted tax-free status to the “July Warriors”—individuals who played a prominent role in the 2024 mass uprising that led to the fall of the previous regime. The move equates these modern-day protestors with the veterans of the 1971 Liberation War, marking a radical political and symbolic

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Sheikh Hasina Accuses Yunus of ‘Selling Bangladesh to US’

By BPN News Desk May 25, 2025

In a strongly worded audio message posted on her party’s official Facebook page, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina launched a scathing attack on interim government chief Muhammad Yunus, accusing him of compromising the nation’s sovereignty. The explosive statement has added fresh fire to Bangladesh’s already volatile political landscape, just months after

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Yunus Govt Warns of Action Amid Mounting Army Pressure

By BPN News Desk May 25, 2025

The interim government of Bangladesh, headed by Nobel laureate and Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, finds itself at the center of escalating political tension. Facing growing demands from both the military and the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), the government has issued a strong warning, stating it will take “public-backed action” if its autonomy

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Muhammad Yunus to Continue as Bangladesh’s Interim Chief Amid Resignation Speculations

By BPN News Desk May 25, 2025

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus will continue to serve as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government, despite widespread speculation regarding his resignation. The clarification comes as political pressure mounts in the country and the interim administration struggles to push forward its roadmap to democratic elections. Political Turmoil and Leadership Rumors Yunus, who

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Bangladesh Cancels ₹180 Cr Defence Deal Amid Strain

By BPN News Desk May 23, 2025

In a significant blow to bilateral ties, Bangladesh has abruptly cancelled a ₹180.25 crore defence contract with Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), a prominent Kolkata-based shipbuilding PSU under India’s Ministry of Defence. The agreement, signed in July 2024, involved the supply of an 800-tonne advanced ocean-going tug for the Bangladesh Navy. While no

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PM Modi Meets Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus Amid Strained Bilateral Ties

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a crucial meeting with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok. This marked their first formal interaction since Yunus assumed power in Dhaka following the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government in August 2024. The meeting comes at a time of heightened diplomatic […]

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Jaishankar Rebuts Bangladesh’s Yunus Over Northeast India Remarks

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has issued a firm response to comments made by Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, who described India’s Northeast as “landlocked” and claimed Bangladesh is the “guardian of its access to the sea.” Jaishankar dismissed the remarks as selective and misleading, stating that India has a 6,500-kilometre-long coastline

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Awami League Mobilizes Against Interim Government in Bangladesh

By BPN News Desk January 20, 2025

The Awami League, Bangladesh’s longstanding political party, has intensified its opposition against the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. The political tensions come after the removal of Sheikh Hasina as Prime Minister in August 2024, following mass protests and widespread unrest. The Awami League has accused the interim administration of human

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Bangladesh to Seek Sheikh Hasina’s Extradition from India

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2024

Bangladesh’s interim leader and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus announced on Sunday that his administration will pursue the extradition of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, where she has been in exile since fleeing during a mass uprising in August. Hasina was forced to resign amid nationwide protests triggered by a controversial quota system for […]