Mohammed Yunus, often called the “father of microcredit” in Bangladesh, is known for his work with Grameen Bank, which earned him a Nobel Peace Prize in 2006. Recently, he gave an interview suggesting he wants to return to politics and even lead Bangladesh. Two months later, his dream came true.
In a shocking turn of events, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned, leading to a military-led interim administration and a wave of political violence. Rioters attacked symbols of the nation’s revered leader, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, targeting his statues and burning his memorial museum. This unprecedented assault raises fears about the
A dramatic and complex situation is unfolding in Bangladesh, where student protests have spiraled into violent unrest, seemingly orchestrated by external forces. What started as a demand for job quota changes has evolved into a broader movement seeking to topple Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The unrest is now believed to
A recent survey reveals that most people in six out of nine Asian countries now doubt whether the U.S. is still a shining example of democracy. While India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh still hold onto some positive views, countries like Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Malaysia have grown skeptical, with
Bangladesh is in turmoil as thousands of university students protest against job inequality and poverty, demanding the removal of government job quotas. The situation has escalated into deadly clashes, with six people reported dead and many injured. In response, the government has shut down the country’s mobile internet to stifle
Bangladesh, the third-largest Muslim country, is at a critical juncture as it approaches its January 2024 general election amidst rising fears of an Islamist takeover. Radical groups like the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), and Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI) are gaining ground, potentially turning the nation into a neo-Taliban state. Concerns
The grenade attack on 21 August 2004 aimed to wipe out the entire leadership of the Awami League, leaving a dark stain on Bangladesh’s history. Despite 24 people dying and many, including current Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, suffering severe injuries, justice remains elusive after nearly two decades. The trial has
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami are reportedly plotting against Bangladesh’s ruling Awami League by hiring Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, as a lobbyist through Blue Star Strategies. This move, revealed in May 2023, aims to pressure the US to intervene in Bangladesh’s elections, stop trade
The head of Sonali Bank Limited, Md. Afzal Karim, stated that “Bilateral trade with India in taka and INR will reduce pressure on the US dollar.” As Bangladesh dumps US currency and becomes the 19th country to trade with India with rupees, both nations stand to gain from this.