Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus
Canada supports Bangladesh’s democratic aspirations, economic growth
Views Bangladesh: Bangladesh has established a new interim government led by Nobel Laureate Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, following the student-led movement that brought down the previous government of Sheikh Hasina. How are the Canadian government and its citizens perceiving this student-driven revolution in Bangladesh
Smuggling along Indo-Bangladesh border sees sharp drop
Tension and incidents along the India-Bangladesh border always existed. Recently Bangladesh witnessed a massive political turmoil and violent protest led by student organisations in August this year. Ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had to step down on August 5 and fled to India following the collapse of the Awami League-administration. An interim government headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus took over.
LDP demands free, fair election
Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President Dr Col (retd) Oli Ahmad placed 23 proposals on Saturday, including a demand for a free and fair election; and also addressed the issues of price hike of essentials during a dialogue with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus.
Gonoforum calls for refined electoral system, EC reforms
The Gonoforum has emphasised a more refined electoral system for the country as well as reforms for the Election Commission to make it independent.
Law Adviser clarifies his remarks on election timing
Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul on Saturday said the election timing will be fixed under the leadership of Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus as it is a very important policy decision.
ISPR requests not to get misled by rumours over security of St. Martin’s
Inter Services Public Relation Directorate (ISPR) has urged all not to be misguided by rumours spreading through social media over the security of St. Martin’s island centering Myanmar's ongoing internal conflict near the island.
Yunus's remarks on judicial process is untrue and insulting: Anisul
Law Minister Anisul Huq has said that Nobel laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus's remarks on the judicial process of the country is untrue and insulting to the people of Bangladesh.
US closely monitoring development of case against Dr Yunus
Mathew Miller, spokesperson for the US Department of State, said: “We will continue to encourage the Bangladeshi government to ensure a fair and transparent legal process for Dr. Yunus as the appeals process continues."
Dr. Yunus granted bail in embezzlement case
A Dhaka court on Thursday (May 2) granted bail to Nobel laureate Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus and 13 other accused in a case filed over the misappropriation of over Tk25 crore of Grameen Telecom Workers' Profit Participation Fund.
HC stays case proceedings against Dr Yunus at Rangpur Court
The High Court has stayed the proceedings of the case filed against Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus and five others at the Rangpur Labor Court, alleging violations of labor laws.