Tag:Muhammad Yunus

Amnesty International has also sounded the alarm, calling on donor countries to step up financial support. According to UNHCR, 95 per cent of Rohingya households depend on humanitarian aid, and food ration reductions will push them deeper into hunger and insecurity.

Known for his loud-mouthing and raising the anti-India bogey, Mahfuj Alam utilised his verified Facebook account to address the nation's pressing challenges at approximately 3:00 AM on Tuesday.

Beyond social business, Yunus also sought Sweden's support in addressing Bangladesh's energy crisis. He proposed importing hydroelectricity from 'neighbouring' Nepal, which possesses significant untapped resources.

ICG's latest "EU Watchlist" report, which identifies areas where the European Union (EU) can enhance prospects for peace, highlights Bangladesh as one of the critical regions requiring international attention.

The 2013 amendment to the Anti-Corruption Commission Act, requiring government approval to investigate politicians or bureaucrats, has been particularly criticized for stifling the ACC’s independence.

The enduring climate of fear reflects a broader struggle for press freedom in a country where the media has long been a battleground for political power. For now, Bangladeshi journalists face a minefield of challenges as they navigate this turbulent transition.

The face of Bangladesh’s founding father, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, will soon be erased from the country’s currency.

The protest, which began in the morning, saw a group of former Bangladeshi Army, Navy, and Air Force personnel block the road near the cantonment’s Jahangir Gate, halting traffic proceeding towards the Chief Advisor’s Office.