Bangladesh's Yunus calls for reform on revolution anniversary

LGBTQ Bangladeshis Increasingly Vulnerable A Year After Government Toppled

The Washington Blade reports that Tuesday marked one year since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled Bangladesh, triggering a political crisis that unleashed widespread unrest. The country since her ouster has faced a surge in mob violence and lynchings, with the LGBTQ community at the epicenter. Read more at the Washington Blade

Bangladesh marks anniversary of Hasina’s ouster with pledges for a stronger democracy

Bangladesh ’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday marked the anniversary of last year's student-led uprising by saying its spirit would build the future of the South Asian nation's democracy.

Bangladesh at a volatile crossroads—all eyes on 2026 polls as Yunus govt grapples with competing agendas

A year since Hasina's fall, ideological void continues as does public anger. Centrist & progressive forces are yet to regroup coherently, allowing Islamist parties to re-enter the mainstream.

Bangladesh’s Yunus calls for reform on revolution anniversary

DHAKA, Aug 5 — Bangladesh’s interim leader today marked the one year anniversary since the overthrow of the autocratic regime of Sheikh Hasina by calling for people to seize the “opportunity” of reform.But Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, the 85-year-old who is leading the caretaker government as its chief adviser until elections are held, also warned against those he said sought to roll back gains made.“Today marks an unforgettable chap…

Bangladesh's Yunus calls for reform on revolution anniversary

Bangladesh's interim leader on Tuesday marked the one year anniversary since the overthrow of the autocratic regime of Sheikh Hasina by calling for people to seize the "opportunity" of reform.