Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus

Yunus sending Haribhanga mangoes to Modi

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is sending the famous Haribhanga mangoes to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a gesture seen as a sign of the interim government’s willingness to normalise ties with its largest neighbour.

Yunus orders probe into last 3 elections

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has ordered an investigation into the roles played by former election commissions in the irregularities surrounding the past three parliamentary elections.

We’re in war-like situation: Yunus

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said the country had been in a state of war since imposing the ban on the activities of the Awami League.

Talks between CA and 3 parties / BNP sticks to demand for polls by December

In a meeting with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus last night, the BNP restated its demands that the next general election be held by December and the government immediately announce a roadmap to that end.

Polls no later than June 2026

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said that next national polls will be held within June 2026.

Yunus to attend Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is set to attend Pope Francis’ funeral, his Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam told UNB yesterday.

Bangladesh fertile ground for transformative ideas

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday urged global investors to do business in Bangladesh because the country is the best place for investment.

Yunus-Modi meeting a positive step

Realism must be the guiding premise towards a win-win relationship

Committed to advancing partnership with Bangladesh, Modi writes to Yunus

"I extend my felicitations to you and the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of the National Day of Bangladesh," Modi said.

March 22, 2025
March 22, 2025

Political decisions rest solely with political entities

The National Citizen Party yesterday condemned Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus’ remark that the government had no plans to ban the Awami League.

February 4, 2025
February 4, 2025

‘Stay alert as if we’re in a war-like situation’

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has directed the law enforcement agencies to stay on high alert and treat the current situation as a war-like situation.

January 31, 2025
January 31, 2025

Reforms vs election: A distracting debate

Those who place the election above reforms undervalue the vital need for the latter.

January 21, 2025
January 21, 2025

Trump’s return raises cautious optimism

Govt, businesses should take proactive measures in light of the new reality

January 17, 2025
January 17, 2025

A new chapter for the nation

Submission of four commission reports brings momentum in reform process

December 20, 2024
December 20, 2024

Election in first half of ’26 is not unreasonable, but Dec ’25 is doable

Whatever the differing stances of various political parties may be, people in general would prefer to exercise their franchise.

December 11, 2024
December 11, 2024

Dhaka-Delhi ties must be defined by respect and fairness

First high-level meetings since Hasina's fall touch on key bilateral challenges

November 20, 2024
November 20, 2024

Hundred days of hope

It’s time we started walking away from exclusionary politics and towards inclusivity.

November 18, 2024
November 18, 2024

Have patience for election

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said the government would issue a roadmap to the election as soon decisions on electoral reforms are made.

November 6, 2024
November 6, 2024

What does a second Trump presidency mean for Bangladesh?

Trump’s victory has implications for wider world, including Bangladesh