'What's the point of ... ': Why is Bangladesh interim chief Muhammad Yunus threatening to resign?

Bangladesh’s interim government head Muhammad Yunus has reportedly threatened to quit citing difficulties in carrying out his mandate due to the ongoing political stalemate.ANhid Islam, chief of the student-led National Citizen Party, told BBC Bangla that …

Bangladesh told to verify identity of 2.3k illegal migrants: MEA

India said on Thursday it has asked Bangladeshi authorities to verify the nationality of more than 2,300 illegal migrants believed to be from the neighbouring country so that they can be deported. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addresses a press …

India-Bangladesh trade faces shake-up amid port restrictions

Bangladesh cancels contract with Indian firm: How this move will hurt Dhaka

Bangladesh has cancelled a Rs 180 crore contract with an Indian firm. According to several media reports, Dhaka has cancelled the tender with a Kolkata-based defence company to build an ocean-going tug for its navy. The development points to yet another …

Ban On Ousted Ex-ruling Party Divides Bangladesh Voters

The banning of fugitive ex-leader Sheikh Hasina's party offers a sliver of justice for Bangladeshis demanding she face trial for crimes against humanity but also raises concerns about the inclusivity of elections. "The government has taken the …

Bangladesh Government announces plan to amend NBR ordinance amid ongoing employee protests

Image Courtesy: cdn.daily-sun.com The Government has indicated it will amend the recently enacted ordinance that led to the splitting of the National Board of Revenue (NBR), amid continued protests from NBR employees. In a statement, the finance ministry …

Why is Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus threatening to resign? Will it cause further turmoil for the country?

Is Dr Muhammad Yunus, chief advisor of the interim government in Bangladesh, on the verge of resigning? That’s the question everyone is asking as speculation grows that the Nobel laureate is finding it increasingly difficult to work because political …

Yunus mulls resignation, protests might rock Dhaka again: Check what in store for Bangladesh

Dhaka: Bangladesh's interim government chief Muhammad Yunus is mulling resignation as he is finding it difficult to work in view of political parties failing to reach a common ground to bring a change in the country, according to a media report. …

GRSE naval contract worth Rs 179 crore cancelled by Bangladesh, no impact on shipyard’s bottom line

In a clear reflection of deteriorating diplomatic ties, Bangladesh has cancelled a $21 million (₹179.75 crore) contract with Kolkata-based defence shipyard Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) for the construction of an advanced ocean-going …

Bangladesh minister says Yunus 'not going to step down' amid possible resignation rumours

DHAKA: Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus "needs to remain" in office as interim leader to ensure a peaceful transition of power, a cabinet member and special adviser to Yunus said Friday. Yunus, the 84-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner who took …