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17 members of Bangladesh's interim govt sworn in, with Muhammad Yunus as c
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Seventeen members of Bangladesh's interim government took their oaths at a ceremony in Dhaka on Thursday, Bangladesh-based daily, Dhaka Tribune reported. Nobel laureate economist Muhammad Yunus, 84, was sworn in as the country's chief advisor.
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Indian-American Congressman calls for normalcy in Bangladesh, expresses co
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar on Thursday called for an end to the violence in Bangladesh, describing the current turmoil as a severe threat to the country's democracy. He expressed deep concern over the recent unrest and attacks on minority communities.
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Congress leaders extend wishes to Muhammad Yunus, hope for peace and norma
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Nobel laureate and economist Muhammad Yunus took the oath on Thursday night, three days after Sheikh Hasina resigned from the post of Prime Minister and left the country amid widespread unrest.
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US urges Bangladesh's interim government to "chart a democratic future"
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
"One of the things that we have made clear is that we want to see the interim government chart a democratic future for the people of Bangladesh," US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a press briefing.
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"Hope for early return to normalcy...protection of Hindus": PM Modi to hea
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wished Professor Muhammad Yunus on assuming his new responsibilities as the head of Bangladesh's interim government and emphasised bringing about an early return to normalcy and ensuring the protection of the Hindu minority.
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Bangladesh: Muhammad Yunus takes oath as head of interim government
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Bangladesh's figurehead President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath to Yunus for his role as chief advisor, which is the equivalent to a prime minister.
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Likely that our High Commissioner will participate swearing-in of interim
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The interim government in Bangladesh will be sworn in later in the day. Muhammad Yunus is a Bangladeshi social entrepreneur and founder of Grameen Bank, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for his efforts to create economic and social development through microcredit.
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"This is our first responsibility": Muhammad Yunus ensures "no attack" any
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
He further stressed that Bangladesh has tremendous potential but the first priority is to save the country from chaos so that the country can proceed on the "path shown by students."
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US Congressman Ro Khanna urges Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to uphold rul
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Ro Khanna has urged Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus to uphold the rule of law.
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Bangladesh: Members of interim govt led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus t
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The oath-taking ceremony will be held three days after the cabinet was dissolved following the resignation of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
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Muhammad Yunus to return to Bangladesh Thursday, set to lead interim gover
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Yunus will arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on an Emirates flight from Dubai at 2.10 pm, subject to the flight being on time, Dhaka Tribune reported, quoting a statement from Yunus Centre.
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US urges Bangladesh's interim government to 'respect democratic principles
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
US State Department Spokesperson Miller expressed hope that the interim government, led by Mohammed Yunus, will contribute to long-term peace and political stability in the country.
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