Big challenges ahead for Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh’s new interim leader
The Nobel laureate is expected to bring back peace, revive the economy and pave way for free and fair elections.
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New Bangladesh interim leader Yunus heads home, government to be sworn in today
The Nobel Peace laureate tapped to lead an interim government in Bangladesh called for calm and boarded a flight on Wednesday to return home, a day before his new government is expected to be sworn in to replace ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
India faces major foreign policy challenge with Bangladesh crisis
NEW DELHI -- Uncertainty shrouds the future of India's relationship with Bangladesh, which flourished for 15 years under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who on Monday was forced to resign and flee the country amid strong anti-government protests that have left hundreds dead and plunged the nation into political turmoil.
Young Bangladesh citizens direct traffic in Dhaka
Young Bangladesh citizens have been filmed directing traffic in Dhaka due to a reported absence of police and traffic officers on the streets. The videos come a day after PM Sheikh Hasina fled the country following weeks-long protests.
Sheikh Hasina’s downfall and exile are of her own making
The Bangladeshi leader’s delusional belief in her own invincibility precipitated her downfall amid a Gen Z revolution.
Muhammad Yunus heads home to lead Bangladesh interim government
Army chief says the interim government headed by the Nobel Peace laureate would be sworn in on Thursday night.
Son of Sri Lanka’s ex-leader Mahinda Rajapaksa to run for president
Governing party nominated Namal Rajapaksa to challenge incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe in the September 21 election.
U.S. Ambassador to Skip Peace Ceremony in Japan Over Israel’s Omission
The U.S. and British ambassadors to Japan said on Wednesday they would not attend Nagasaki’s annual peace memorial ceremony this week, which marks the day the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the city, because Israel had not been invited.