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.
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Bangladesh’s interim government will take oath on Thursday, says the military chief
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh’s military chief said Wednesday that an interim government headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus would be sworn in on Thursday night as he returns from Paris to take over the administration amid struggle for restoring stability after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was forced to step down and flee.
Students, other Muslims protect temples, churches amid Bangladesh unrest
Rights groups, diplomats had raised concerns over reports of attacks on minorities after PM Hasina quit, fled country.
Bangladesh prime minister flees to India as anti-government protesters storm her residence
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Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to lead Bangladesh interim government
The microfinance pioneer has been tapped to lead an interim government after the ouster of PM Sheikh Hasina.
Indonesia’s cigarette rules a drag on business, snuff out culture, pro-tobacco activists say
According to the activists, cigarettes are the glue that bind societal ties in the archipelago. They are frequently given out during weddings and funerals in Java, and are even included in daily offerings to the Gods in the Hindu-majority island of Bali.
Bangladesh army refused to suppress protest, sealing Hasina's fate
DHAKA/NEW DELHI — The night before long-time leader Sheikh Hasina abruptly fled Bangladesh amid deadly protests, her army chief held a meeting with his generals and decided that troops would not open fire on civilians to enforce a curfew, two serving army officers with knowledge of the discussions told Reuters.