Protests grip Bangladesh as pressure mounts on Yunus-led government

A society grapples with its identity

Bangladesh emerged last summer from autocratic rule through a student-led revolt. Less than a year later, its diverse communities are engaged in a vibrant contest over what kind of country they hope to build.

Pressure Mounts in Bangladesh

As calls for elections grow louder, interim leader Muhammad Yunus finds himself at odds with other parties and the army.

Political protests paralyse Bangladesh daily life

Protests have become part of daily life in Bangladesh's capital, with residents either taking part as political parties jostle for power after an uprising last year -- or avoiding them.

What is behind the political tension roiling Bangladesh?

DHAKA, May 28 — Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Nobel peace laureate Muhammad Yunus, faces mounting discontent among citizens and discord among political parties over its plans for elections. After deadly student-led protests forced long-time Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee to India last year, authorities face delays over promised reforms, growing protests, and political division, despite appealing for national unity. Here are the k…

Yunus hints at big change in stance, vows to uphold minority rights in any constitutional amendments

In what comes as a significant development, Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Monday said any constitutional amendments that would be introduced in the country will uphold religious freedom and minority rights. He also asserted that minorities will continue to enjoy the same rights as the majority Muslim population. The remarks were made by Yunus during a meeting with US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) Chair Steph…

Protests grip BD as pressure mounts on Yunus-led government

DHAKA: Primary school teachers in Bangladesh joined public sector workers in protests against the interim government on Monday amid growing discontent and political uncertainty in the South Asian...