George Soros's son, Alex Soros, and Bangladesh Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus reportedly discussed economic reforms, media freedom, asset recovery, new cybersecurity laws among other topics.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday requested the Open Society Foundations to assist Bangladesh in "asset tracing" efforts

Those who have been attacked in Bangladesh are traditionally supporters of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League Party, several commentators told Human Rights Watch (HRW).

Soros and Yunus ahd also met in New York last year in October after the Nobel laureate took charge following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina regime.

While the AL top brass is hopeful that the spate of programmes from February 1 — including strikes and blockades — will be successful in terms of participation of ordinary people, the Yunus government issued a warning by announcing legal action against those,

Interim Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus said that Bangladesh's media currently has unparalleled freedom, but a flood of misinformation is sweeping across social media platforms. "Bangladesh's media enjoys unprecedented freedom today,

Awami League has announced month-long programmes, including leaflet distributions, protests rally and procession, blockades and strikes throughout the February demanding the resignation of interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad

This comes as the first major demonstration by the Awami League, whose most of the leaders have either been arrested or underground since the fall of the Hasina-led government on August 5 last year following a students-led anti-discrimination movement.

Muhammad Yunus, expressed personal distress over the deteriorating relations with India. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Yunus emphasized the importance of strong ties between the two neighbors.

In today's episode of India Global, Amid political turmoil in Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina's Awami League has called for a series of protests in February demanding the resignation of the Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus-led interim government for its "oppression" of the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh.

Islami, stated, "China is one of the most powerful countries in the world. It is a leader in science and technology. We need to learn a lot from China."

By bno Chennai bureau Bangladesh under interim leader Muhammad Yunus is facing growing scrutiny. Human Rights Watch (HRW) an NGO known for its controversial truth to power stances, warns of ongoing security force abuses similar to those seen under former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.