Bangladesh Crisis: Mass Protest Erupts in London Against Yunus Over Mob Violence, Media Censorship
Muhammad Yunus, head of Bangladesh's interim government, was met with strong protests in London by UK-based supporters of the Awami League. Demonstrators gathered outside the Dorchester Hotel and Chatham House, where Yunus was attending events, chanting 'Go Back!' and accusing his administration of mob rule, lynchings, and severe human rights violations. Protesters held signs reading 'Yunus Must Go' and 'Uncensor Bangladesh Media,' and labeled him as the "architect of mob rule." Former MPs and senior Awami League leaders accused Yunus of freeing jihadists while jailing nationalists, following the ousting of Sheikh Hasina in a student-led uprising. During a public conversation, Yunus discussed India's role, including PM Modi's offer of asylum to Hasina. The protests highlight escalating tensions among the Bangladeshi diaspora and raise questions over Yunus's international credibility.#bangladesh #bangladesh2026 #muhammadyunus #yunusprotest #sheikhhasina #bangladeshcrisis #modi #awamileague #humanrights #mobrule #londonnews #bangladeshnews #unusmustresign #toi #toibharat #bharat #breakingnews #indianews
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