A poster of Muhammad Yunus, chiefadviser of Bangladesh's interim government, being burnt in the aftermath of Sharif Osman Hadi's killing. File image/AFP
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Firstpost24-12-2025, 12:36

Bangladesh Crisis: Yunus Government Under Fire Amid Assassination Claims, Widespread Violence

  • Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus's interim government faces accusations of orchestrating the assassination of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi.
  • Minority groups protest Yunus's failure to protect communities after the lynching of Hindu garment worker Dipu Chandra Das.
  • Widespread violence includes attacks on media offices, Indian High Commission premises, and historical sites like Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's home.
  • International lawmakers from the US and Canada express grave concern over the escalating instability and violence.
  • Yunus vows to hold elections on February 12 and is working to ease tensions with India, despite growing internal and external pressure.

Why It Matters: Yunus's interim government faces severe challenges and accusations amid escalating violence and international pressure.

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