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Time of India
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Awami League critiques Muhammad Yunus' disastrous UK trip
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Bangladesh's oldest political party the Awami League (AL) has condemned Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of the interim regime of Bangladesh, for his disastrous UK trip which according to AL achieved nothing for the Bangladeshi the five-day visit, thousands of Bangladeshis – including many Awami League supporters - peacefully protested on the streets of London. These were ordinary citizens demanding free and fair elections and accountability from announcing a meeting with UK PM Keir Starmer ahead of his trip, it was later revealed that no such meeting was ever scheduled. Yunus failed to secure an audience with the Prime Minister – a double humiliation, since it followed an earlier failure ahead of the trip to secure a meeting with France's president, Emmanuel stayed in the luxurious Dorchester Hotel, in the heart of London's shopping district, and was one of numerous recipients of awards handed out by King Charles III, although he received notably less coverage than another award recipient, the footballer David Beckham. Yunus also undertook a series of meetings that did not yield anything tangible for the people of obvious contrast is with Sheikh Hasina, who as the PM, met with British Prime Ministers routinely on visits, the last time being a bilateral meeting with Rishi Sunak in London in 2023, discussing serious matters of shared strategic and economic importance to the two were held outside the Dorchester Hotel upon Yunus's arrival, at Chatham House where Yunus gave a speech, and in Parliament Square where several hundred British Bangladeshis banded together to demand a better future for their Arafat, AL spokesperson, said, 'I'm sure Yunus enjoyed rubbing shoulders with David Beckham, but he has achieved nothing for our country. His shopping trip to London would be laughable were a tragedy not unfolding for the people of Bangladesh, who live in an environment of fear and social trip represents a humiliation for Bangladesh on the global stage. Yunus's visit painfully illustrates Bangladesh's diminished importance on the world stage. His refusal to allow free and fair elections, his unreliability as an economic partner and his questionable commitment to Bangladesh's traditional strategic alliances have worsened our isolation. Yunus must explain what he has achieved for Bangladesh, apologise for insulting his own people, and commit to real democratic consultation on the country's future.'
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First Post
6 days ago
- Politics
- First Post
'Yunus, go back': Bangladesh CA greeted with protests, angry slogans by diaspora on London visit
The demonstrators, linked to the UK branch of the Awami League and other associated organisations, accused Yunus's administration of human rights violations, lynchings, killings, and deteriorating law and order in Bangladesh read more Bangladesh's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus was greeted by angry protestors outside during his visit to London . Hundreds of British Bangladeshis gathered outside the interim leader's hotel, demanding that Yunus 'go back'. The demonstrators, linked to the UK branch of the Awami League and other associated organisations, accused Yunus's administration of human rights violations, lynchings, killings, and deteriorating law and order in Bangladesh. People held placards that read Yunus is the 'architect of mob rule, freeing jihadists and jailing patriots' and demanded his resignation. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Yunus's popularity has been fading in Bangladesh, and not just among the Awami League. Tensions within the interim government and Bangladesh's army have been rift, with many blaming Yunus for not putting in enough effort to make the country better after the ouster of Sheikh Hasina last year. According to a report by News18, Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman has criticised the interim government for excluding the military from important decision-making processes, claiming that many actions are being taken without adequate consultation. He also emphasised the urgent need for inclusive elections, questioning the legitimacy of an unelected interim government in engaging with influential external actors and making significant decisions without a public mandate. Meanwhile, Yunus has promised polls will be held by April 2026 at the latest, but supporters of the BNP – seen as the frontrunners in highly anticipated elections that will be the first since Hasina was overthrown – demanded he fix a date. 'If the government fails to meet public expectations, it will be difficult for the BNP to continue extending its support,' senior BNP leader Khandakar Mosharraf Hossain told reporters Thursday. 'The highest priority should be placed on announcing a clear roadmap for the election'. Zaman is pushing for an earlier election, saying that Bangladesh is 'passing through a chaotic phase' and that 'the situation is getting worse day by day.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Protests greet Muhammad Yunus in London; lawyers prepare to refer him to ICC
LONDON: Protests greeted Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus outside his hotel Tuesday morning. Hundreds of British Bangladeshis who are members of the UK branch of Awami league and associated organisations gathered outside the Dorchester in Mayfair and called for him to "go back", accusing his administration of human rights violations, lynchings, killings, and deteriorating law and order in Bangladesh. Protesters held placards that accused him of being the "architect of mob rule, freeing jihadists and jailing patriots" and demanded his resignation. An Awami League politician who fled to India as false cases were registered against him and his house was burnt down after Yunus's caretaker govt came to office was at the protest site. He told TOI: "We are protesting against the illegitimate, unconstitutional govt of Bangladesh. We want free, fair and inclusive elections that include Awami League. We are not allowed to protest in Bangladesh... Millions of people with Awami League are internally displaced and many face false cases. " While Yunus is in London to receive the harmony award from King Charles, top lawyers, including Steven Powles KC, have been engaged to prepare a communication to the International Criminal Court to refer the Yunus govt for crimes against humanity.
