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A recent UN Human Rights Office report reveals that nearly 650 people were killed during the recent unrest in Bangladesh from July 16 to August 11. The preliminary report, released in Geneva, calls for a thorough, impartial, and transparent investigation into allegations of extrajudicial killings, arbitrary arrests, and detentions. According to the 10-page report, around 400 deaths were recorded between July 16 and August 4. Following a new wave of protests from August 5 to 6, approximately 250 additional deaths…

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, 76, fled to neighboring India by helicopter a week ago as mass protests erupted on the streets of Dhaka, marking a dramatic end to her iron-fisted tenure. In a new development, a murder case has been filed against Hasina and six others, according to lawyer Mamun Mia, who brought the case on behalf of a private citizen. The Dhaka Metropolitan Court has ordered police to proceed with the murder case, initiating the first step…

Bangladeshis have greeted the new interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, with cautious optimism, hoping it will restore order, end repression, and oversee a fair election to ensure a democratic transition of power. Yunus, 84, assumed the role of chief advisor—essentially equivalent to a prime minister—on Thursday, following the sudden resignation and departure of Sheikh Hasina. Hasina left Bangladesh in the wake of deadly protests against her administration’s controversial job quota system. Yunus’s primary focus, as he stated,…

Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus was sworn in as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government on Thursday. The 84-year-old took the oath in Dhaka following widespread student-led protests against unequal quotas, which escalated after government forces under former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina killed hundreds of protesters. This unrest ultimately led to Hasina being dethroned and fleeing to neighboring India. During the ceremony, Yunus pledged to “uphold, support and protect the constitution” and vowed to perform his duties sincerely. His primary…

Bangladesh’s interim government, headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, will be sworn in on Thursday, August 8. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at 8 pm local time. Yunus, currently in Paris, will return to Dhaka by 2 pm to head the interim government. The Army Chief confirmed the schedule for his return and the ceremony. The formation of the interim government follows the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina amid ongoing political unrest and protests. Yunus, founder of Grameen…

All five people on board a helicopter were killed when it crashed Wednesday in the mountains just northwest of Nepal’s capital, authorities said. The bodies of four men and a woman were pulled from the wreckage, according to Krishna Prasad Humagai, the government administrator of Nuwakot district. Police and army rescuers reached the area, and two rescue helicopters were also sent to assist in the operation. The crash site is in the Suryachaur area, northwest of Kathmandu, on a forested…

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will remain in India until she secures political asylum in a third country, most likely the UK. Hasina, who arrived in India late Monday, had initially planned to fly to London via New Delhi but canceled due to unforeseen issues. Reports indicate that India will provide comprehensive logistical support to Hasina during her asylum process. She is accompanied by her sister Rehana, a UK citizen, while the UK government has yet to comment on…

The situation in Bangladesh has spiraled out of control. Amidst widespread arson and violence, reports indicate that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country by helicopter. Videos have surfaced showing protesters breaking the statue of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh. Protesters were seen climbing and dismantling the statue of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in a video from Bangladesh. Defying a nationwide curfew, thousands gathered at the Shahbagh intersection in Dhaka for a long…

With the end of Sheikh Hasina’s rule in Bangladesh, the country’s youth are celebrating their newfound freedom on social media. However, her departure is considered a significant setback for India. Experts believe Hasina’s exit will likely increase anti-India sentiments in Bangladesh. Despite the good relations between the Indian and Bangladesh armies and the deployment of BSF along the India-Bangladesh border, the Indian Army remains on high alert due to the current situation. Prioritizing India’s Strategic Interests Foreign affairs expert Parul…

On Monday, Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin ordered the immediate release of jailed former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, shortly after her rival Sheikh Hasina was ousted and the military seized control. The decision came during a meeting led by President Shahabuddin, which also included Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman, the heads of the navy and air force, and leaders from opposition parties such as the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami. The meeting unanimously decided to free Zia, the chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party…