Unrest continues in Bangladesh as the new party is facing pushback from sidelined student groups, and attempts are on to ban the Awami League from contesting elections
The United Nations warned the Bangladesh army against participating in violence during 2024 student protests. This led to significant political changes, including the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
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Muhammad Yunus advocates for preserving records of alleged atrocities under Sheikh Hasina's regime. During a meeting with UN officials, he emphasized the need for thorough documentation to ensure justice.
Yunus also said that he has received no formal response from India over Sheikh Hasina's extradition request. Last year, India confirmed receiving the 'note verbale' regarding the same request.
Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh's interim Chief Adviser, emphasizes the importance of preserving records on alleged atrocities under Sheikh Hasina's regime. In discussions with UN officials, he highlighted the need for archival systems to ensure justice and truth.
A trial will take place over ousted PM Sheikh Hasina's "war on terror", whether she is present in Bangladesh or in absentia, the country's interim leader tells Sky News' Asia correspondent Cordelia Lynch.
DHAKA: Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus Sunday stressed the importance of documenting all atrocities committed during the regime of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, including the crackdown on student movement participants,
UN condemns Bangladesh's violent past, highlights human rights abuses under Sheikh Hasina's rule. Calls for accountability and reform in new report.
Bangladesh interim government's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has said that Dhaka had sent "formal letters" to India seeking deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina's extradition but received "no official response" from New Delhi.
In Bangladesh, the families of torture and kidnapping victims under deposed leader Sheikh Hasina, are demanding justice.
Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus urges meticulous preservation of records documenting alleged atrocities under former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's administration. During a meeting with UN officials, Yunus highlighted the importance of archiving to ensure justice and appreciated the UN's support in documenting human rights abuses.