Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina accused the interim Yunus government of lacking mandate, politicising justice, weakening democracy, empowering extremists and straining India ties, warning that elections without the Awami League would lack legitimacy and destabilise Banglade
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina slammed the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in the wake of the recent violence in the country following the killing of Inqilab Moncho convenor, Sharif Osman Hadi, and stated that violence destabilises relations with neighbouring countri
A protest was held in Siliguri, West Bengal, by Bangia Hindu Mahamancha, a pro-Hindu organisation, against the brutal murder of a Hindu youth in Bangladesh on Saturday.
In a recorded address to the nation released on Saturday, the interim Nepal Premier described the March election as the only sure way to provide stability to the nation and usher in a new era.
The party's remarks came amid incidents of vandalism and arson targeting media houses and cultural institutions, including Prothom Alo, The Daily Star, Chhayanaut and Udichi, as well as an attack on the Indian mission over the past two days.
Bangladesh remained tense as the interim government revised funeral arrangements for slain activist Sharif Osman Hadi, tightened security and condemned violence, while protests intensified in Dhaka. Authorities issued advisories, deployed forces and urged restraint amid unrest following Hadi
"Yesterday (18 December) around 9:00 pm in Bhaluka, Mymensingh, a group of miscreants brutally beat to death a garment worker named Dipu Chandra Das on allegations of so-called blasphemy. They then hung his body from a tree and set it on fire, provoking actions that undermine communal harmon
"These are clearly being orchestrated by those who are opposed to India," indicating that the actions were not spontaneous. "This is a way to ratchet up pressure and appeal to anti-India elements before the elections," Shringla said.
The deployment comes as Dhaka continues to witness unrest following the death of Hadi, the convenor and spokesperson of 'Inqilab Moncho', who was shot at close range on December 12 while travelling in a rickshaw in Dhaka's Bijoynagar area. Critically injured, he was first taken to Dhaka M
The US Embassy in Dhaka warned US citizens of heavy traffic and possible unrest as the body and funeral of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi are expected in the city, advising vigilance and avoidance of demonstrations and large gatherings.
Former Bangladesh minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury alleged that the interim Yunus government is fuelling violence to delay elections, claiming attacks on Indian missions and media houses were planned and state-backed, following the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadin.