Old Crimes, New Faces: Extrajudicial Killings Rise Under Yunus in Bangladesh
The interim government led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, sworn in on August 8 that year, came to power promising justice, reform, and transparency. However, over a year later, Yunus’s administration is facing growing criticism for inefficiency, political bias, and failing to curb abuses by state agencies. What began with lofty pledges of democracy and accountability now stands accused of deepening divisions and undermining public trust.
Human Rights Fears Grow in Bangladesh After Sheikh Hasina’s Fall
Bangladesh has faced intense political unrest since the ouster of longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024, following a massive student-led movement against her increasingly authoritarian rule.
Syeda Rizwana Hasan Becomes First Member of Yunus Advisory Council to Visit Pakistan
Bangladesh’s Environment, Forests, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has made history as the first member of the Yunus Advisory Council to visit Pakistan, highlighting growing bilateral interactions between the two nations.
Pakistan Navy Vessel Visits Bangladesh After Five Decades
In a move symbolizing a potential reset in South Asian diplomacy, a Pakistani naval vessel, PNS Saif, arrived at Chittagong Port on Sunday for a four-day goodwill visit — the first of its kind in more than five decades.
Human Rights Betrayed: 40 Killed Without Trial Under Yunus’s Interim Regime
In the 14 months since the ouster of the Awami League through the July violence and the formation of the interim government led by Nobel Peace laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh has witnessed alarming incidents of extrajudicial killings, reckless security operations, border killings, and widespread human rights violations.
Bangladesh’s Interim Government Accused of Targeting Lawyers and Undermining Rule of Law
A JusticeMakers Bangladesh report alleges that Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus’s interim government has persecuted over 800 lawyers through arrests, fabricated cases, and intimidation, raising concerns about judicial independence and human rights in Bangladesh.
1.6 Crore People in Bangladesh Likely to Face Food Crisis by December: UN-Backed Report
Nearly 16 million people across Bangladesh’s disaster-prone districts are likely to face a major food crisis by December, while around 1.6 million children may suffer from severe malnutrition, according to a new joint analysis report conducted by the Food Planning and Monitoring Unit (FPMU) under the Food Ministry and three UN agencies.
New Ordinance Approves Restructured National Human Rights Commission
Bangladesh’s Advisory Council, led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, approves a new National Human Rights Commission Ordinance to strengthen the body’s power, transparency, and jurisdiction, ensuring accountability and protection of human rights.
Instability Fuels Poverty Surge in Bangladesh | Asian Lite Report Criticizes Yunus Government
Poverty levels in Bangladesh are rising sharply as political instability under the post-Sheikh Hasina interim administration, led by Muhammad Yunus, continues to stall investment and industrial growth, according to a recent Asian Lite report.
Bangladesh Resets Foreign Policy, Elevates Pakistan to Top Diplomatic Priority
In a significant diplomatic realignment, Bangladesh’s interim government led by Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus has placed Pakistan at the forefront of its foreign policy agenda — a move that signals what analysts are calling a strategic “reset” in Dhaka’s regional outlook.