Former intelligence officer Aminul Haque Polash claims Dr. Muhammad Yunus built a covert parallel power network long before leading Bangladesh’s interim government, sparking renewed political scrutiny.
Sheikh Hasina calls for national unity, accusing Muhammad Yunus of destabilizing Bangladesh and enabling extremism, as concerns grow over disappearances and human rights violations.
Several UK universities have paused or restricted admissions for Bangladeshi and Pakistani students after stricter visa rules and high refusal rates raised compliance risks.
Israel confirmed the return of Thai worker Sudthisak Rinthalak’s remains, while the body of Israeli officer Ran Gvili remains in Hamas custody, delaying progress in the U.S.-brokered Gaza peace plan.
More than 100 Bangladeshi cultural figures worldwide have condemned the ICT death-sentence verdict against Sheikh Hasina, calling it unconstitutional, biased, and a threat to democracy.