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Bangladesh's Leader Weighs Resignation Amid Election Turmoil

5/23/2025

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Bangladesh's interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, is contemplating resignation amid escalating political tensions. Army Chief Waker-Uz-Zaman calls for early elections to avert instability fueled by foreign meddling. As Yunus reshuffles the foreign ministry, he faces pushback from the Army over his pro-Pakistan views, while Zaman advocates for political unity ahead of the crucial elections.

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Bangladesh's interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, is contemplating resignation amid escalating political tensions. Army Chief Waker-Uz-Zaman calls for early elections to avert instability fueled by foreign meddling. As Yunus reshuffles the foreign ministry, he faces pushback from the Army over his pro-Pakistan views, while Zaman advocates for political unity ahead of the crucial elections.