BIZARRE: 2 - What They Never Told You

Bangladesh’s new prime minister to be sworn in after historic election win

Muhammad Yunus led South Asian country for 18 months after a bloody street agitation ousted Sheikh Hasina

The Independent UK · Feb 17

Yunus mentions 'Northeast' in speech as he bows out

On his last day as Bangladesh chief adviser, Muhammad Yunus on Monday claimed that the interim govt led by him has been able to firmly restore the country's sovereignty, national interests and dignity in foreign policy - an allusion to former PM Sheikh Hasina's proximity to India. "Bangladesh is no…

The Times of India · Feb 17

As BNP sweeps Bangladesh election, what lies next for Muhammad Yunus?

Bangladesh's Nationalist Party has secured a decisive victory, paving the way for Tarique Rahman as prime minister. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, who led the interim government after a 2024 uprising, is expected to step down. His tenure focused on restoring order and implementing reforms, but the incoming government will face…

The Times of India · Feb 13

No Hasina, BNP's comeback and a resurgent Jamaat: Bangladesh elections 2026 explained in 10 points

Bangladesh is voting in its first general election since a student-led uprising toppled Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule in August 2024. What began as protests over public sector job quotas spiralled into the deadliest political violence since independence, leaving more than 1,000 people dead and dismantling one of South Asia’s most…

The Times of India · Feb 12

‘Hub of terrorism’: Congressional briefing alleges 'coordinated violence' against Hindus in Bangladesh ahead of Feb 12 election

Hindu groups hosted a congressional briefing alleging coordinated violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, just before the nation's election. Witnesses and activists described a worsening climate of fear and institutional breakdown, urging U.S. policymakers to condemn the violence and impose sanctions on Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus.

The Times of India · Feb 11

Bangladesh to vote tomorrow: What's at stake for India, Pakistan and China

After months of violence, street protests and political upheaval, Bangladesh now faces its moment of reckoning. What began in July 2024 as a student agitation over public sector job quotas quickly spiralled into a nationwide revolt against Sheikh Hasina’s government, culminating in her resignation and flight to India. The unrest…

The Times of India · Feb 11

Bangladeshis seek to chart a democratic future in their first vote since the bloody 2024 uprising

Bangladesh is holding a crucial election that comes after a turbulent period marked by mob violence, rising religious intolerance, attacks on the press, the growing influence of Islamists and weakening of the rule of law

The Independent UK · Feb 11

Bangladesh’s first general election after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster is a test for its democratic values

Bangladeshis will cast their ballots on Thursday in a crucial national election, the first since a mass uprising ended former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule

The Independent UK · Feb 11

In their words: Bangladeshis talk about the election that could redefine the nation’s future

Bangladesh's national election is a pivotal moment for the country as voters head to the polls Thursday

The Independent UK · Feb 10

Violent anti-govt protests return to Dhaka, this time against Yunus

DHAKA: Violent anti-govt protests returned to the streets of Dhaka, but this time against the interim administration headed by Muhammad Yunus.

The Times of India · Feb 7