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  • US Diplomats Arrive In Bangladesh For Talks With Interim Government | world news

    A key US State Department diplomat arrived in Bangladesh on Saturday to hold discussions with the interim government led by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, primarily focusing on financial and trade matters.

    Donald Lu, the assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asian Affairs, is leading a delegation to Dhaka that also has Brandon Lynch, the assistant US trade representative for South and Central Asia, the bdnews24.com news portal reported, citing a press release. issued by the foreign ministry.

    Apart from meeting Yunus to discuss bilateral issues, the delegation will also meet Finance and Commerce Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed, the release said.

    Foreign Advisor Touhid Hossain said the discussions will primarily focus on financial and trade matters.

    Earlier, Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin told reporters on Thursday, “I can only say that the arrival of the US delegation after the formation of the interim government reflects the importance the United States places on its relationship with Bangladesh.”

  • Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Advisor Stresses Need For ‘Balance With Big Powers’ | world news

    Md Touhid Hossain, the Foreign Affairs Advisor to Bangladesh’s interim government, emphasized the importance of balancing relations with major global powers, as reported by the Dhaka Tribune. On Friday, Hossain highlighted the necessity for Bangladesh to maintain friendly ties with all nations. “We aim to keep good relations with everyone. It’s crucial to balance our relations with the big powers,” he was quoted by the Dhaka Tribune. Additionally, Hossain stated that restoring law and order is the interim government’s primary focus, with other issues to be addressed subsequently.

    In a related development, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller expressed hope that Bangladesh’s new interim government would lead the nation towards a democratic future. Miller confirmed ongoing communications with the interim government, including the attendance of the US charge d’affaires at Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus’s swearing-in as the chief advisor. “Our charge d’affaires was present at the swearing-in. While I cannot confirm if she conversed with him, she did attend, signifying communication with the interim government,” Miller stated during a press briefing. He reiterated the US’s desire for the interim government to guide Bangladesh towards democracy.

    Professor Yunus’s immediate challenges include restoring peace and preparing for upcoming elections. He was recently cleared by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in a bribery case concerning the misappropriation of funds from the Grameen Telecom Workers and Employees Welfare Fund, following an earlier acquittal in a labor law violation case.

  • Hindus Rally In Bangladesh Amid Violence; Muhammad Yunus Condemns ‘Heinous’ Attacks | world news

    After the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government on August 5, 2024, Bangladesh has seen a surge in violence against its Hindu minority. Hundreds of Hindus have reportedly been injured in attacks on their homes and businesses, prompting widespread protests across the country.

    On Saturday, an unprecedented number of Hindus took to the streets in Bangladesh to protest the ongoing violence against their community. The rallies, which took place in both Dhaka, the capital, and Chittagong, the country’s second-largest city, saw participation from lakhs of people.

    Protesters blocked traffic for over three hours in Dhaka’s Shahbagh area, demanding justice for those responsible for the attacks on minorities. Among their demands were the establishment of special tribunals to expedite trials for perpetrators of violence, the allocation of 10 percent of parliamentary seats for minority communities, and the enactment of a minority protection law.

    Violence and Destruction Continue

    Since the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government, there have been over 205 reported incidents of violence against minority communities across 52 districts in Bangladesh. This includes the vandalism of several Hindu temples and the killing of at least two Hindu leaders affiliated with Hasina’s Awami League party. The violence has prompted thousands of Bangladeshi Hindus to attempt to flee to neighboring India in search of safety. The situation has become increasingly dire as minority communities continue to face targeted attacks.

    Muhammad Yunus Condemns Violence, Calls for Unity

    Bangladesh’s interim leader, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, has condemned the attacks on minority communities, calling them “heinous” acts. In a statement on Saturday, Yunus urged the nation’s students, who have been at the forefront of the protests, to protect Hindu, Christian, and Buddhist families from harm.

    “Are they not the people of this country?” Yunus asked. “You have been able to save the country; can’t you save some families? You must say – no one can harm them. They are my brothers; we fought together, and we will stay together,” he emphasized, underscoring the importance. of national unity in these tough times.

  • Bangladesh: Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus Swears-In As Chief Advisor Of Interim Government | world news

    New Delhi: Nobel laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus on Thursday pledged to establish a government that guarantees safety for its citizens of Bangladesh. He returned from Paris to take the oath as the head of the interim government after Sheikh Hasina’s removal.

    Yunus, an 84-year-old, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for his groundbreaking work in microlending, was appointed head of the interim government after President Mohammed Shahabuddin dissolved parliament on Tuesday after Hasina resigned as Prime Minister post.

    He was attending the Olympic Games in Paris and returned to Bangladesh via Dubai. An Emirates flight (EK-582) carrying Yunus landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 2:10 pm local time.

    Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman, senior officials, student leaders and civil society members went to welcome him at the airport.

    While attending a press conference at the airport, Yunus expressed his gratitude to the youth who played a crucial role in making the protest against Hasina.

    “We have got independence for the second time. We have to protect this independence,” he said, PTI reported.

    “The nation is in your hands now. Now you have to rebuild it as per your aspirations. You have to use your creativity to build the country. You have earned independence for the country,” he added.

    “We have to form a government which assures safety to its citizens,” he said.

    He also asked the citizens to save the country from the chaos created during the violent protests.

    “Bangladesh can be a very beautiful country and we can make it one,” further added. Yunus also paid tribute to Abu Sayed, one of the first victims of police gunfire during the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement.