Overview

• Bangladesh’s interim chief adviser Muhammad Yunus spoke at the 80th UN General Assembly as demonstrators rallied outside UN headquarters in New York.
• Members of the Bangladeshi diaspora alleged a surge in attacks on religious minorities since last year and chanted slogans including “Yunus is Pakistani, go back to Pakistan.”
• Protesters labeled his rule illegal, urged his resignation, and demanded the release of religious priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, claims reported from the scene.
• In his speech, Yunus described Bangladesh’s recent change as a popular uprising and cited progress at home while underscoring the contributions of migrant workers and remittances.
• Reporting also highlighted tensions with India, with Yunus blaming New Delhi for hosting Sheikh Hasina and India expressing concern over minority safety as elections are expected next year.