Bangladesh Warns of Legal Action over Harassment of Muhammad Yunus in US
Video shows expatriate Awami League supporters accusing the Nobel laureate of killings and anti-democratic actions as he left the terminal in a wheelchair.
- On Tuesday, former Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Muhammad Yunus faced a hostile confrontation at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. Expatriate supporters of the Awami League shouted slogans as Yunus, seated in a wheelchair, arrived at Terminal 8.
- This confrontation reflects ongoing political tensions in Bangladesh following the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government in August 2024. Yunus's appointment to lead the interim administration remains a source of unrest among opposing political factions.
- Footage circulating on social media shows protesters calling Yunus a "terrorist" and demanding he "go back." Accompanied by aide Lamiya Morshed, interim government chief coordinator for SDGs, Yunus was wheeled back inside the terminal as the group continued shouting.
- Prime Minister's Information and Broadcasting Adviser Zahed Ur Rahman condemned the incident as "Awami League terror." The government announced it would pursue legal action and examine potential security protocol lapses regarding Yunus's status as former chief adviser.
- Tensions extend beyond the airport incident, as social organizations like the Defenders of Human Rights staged demonstrations in Shimla demanding withdrawal of Yunus's Nobel Peace Prize. Protesters cite alleged "repression" and "genocide" of Hindus in Bangladesh.
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Times of IndiaBangladesh warns of legal action over harassment of Muhammad Yunus in US
Tarique Rahman's adviser issued a warning concerning legal repercussions for supporters of Awami League who heckled Muhammad Yunus. Yunus, recently facing criticism over a measles outbreak, was targeted by aggressive protestors while arriving in New York. Supporters yelled accusations of terrorism and questioned his presence in the US. The incident occurred after Yunus canceled his attendance at a significant WHO conference for health reasons.
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