Bangladesh's largest minority rights group has accused the country's interim government of failing to protect religious and ethnic minorities from attacks and harassment, a claim the government has denied.

In meeting with Alex Soros, Muhammad Yunus discussed rebuilding the economy of Bangladesh and carrying out some economic reforms.

Top US businessman Gentry Beach on Thursday said his company acquired multiple assets in Bangladesh and wanted to invest more in the country’s energy, finance and a number of other sectors.

DHAKA, Jan 30, 2025 (BSS) - Top US businessman Gentry Beach today called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and expressed his desire to invest in Bangladesh.

Alex Soros, the son of Hungarian-born billionaire George Soros, met Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka. The development comes in the backdrop of US President Donald Trump freezing all financial aid abroad – including to Yunus’ interim government in Bangladesh.

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.

Muhammad Yunus, who leads the interim government in Bangladesh, has met Alex Soros, the son of US billionaire George Soros, days after the new Trump administration paused all foreign aid.

A minority group in Bangladesh has accused Yunus-led interim government of failing to protect minority rights in the country. The group says that the interim government is using state institutions to carry out discrimination against minorities.

The Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2025 will commence on Saturday under the theme 'July Uprising: Building a New Bangladesh,' with Dr Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser of the Interim Government, inaugrating this year's fair.

Bangladesh's largest minority rights group accuses the current interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, of failing to protect religious and ethnic minorities from violence. The government denies these claims,

Interim government officials say their U.S. counterparts delivered positive news despite President Donald Trump’s 90-day freeze order on foreign aid.

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.