Bangladesh warns of action over Yunus incident in US

Dhaka - Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's adviser has threatened legal action against former interim government chief Muhammad Yunus following an incident at New York's John F. Kennedy Airport. The adviser, Zahed Ur Rahman, stated that the government will not tolerate such conduct and will initiate legal proceedings against those responsible for heckling Yunus.

The incident occurred as Yunus was receiving verbal abuse from purported supporters of the dissolved Awami League, with the protestors shouting aggressive slogans such as "You are a terrorist, murderer! Why you come here?" and "You killed thousands of police officers in my country." Yunus, accompanied by his luggage and a wheelchair, appeared bewildered and remained silent during the altercation.

The aide emphasized the severity of the incident, clarifying that the government views the actions as "Awami League terror" and vowed that if such behavior is repeated, there will be no leniency. The situation highlights the ongoing tensions between Yunus and the Awami League, particularly regarding Bangladesh's measles outbreak, which has claimed 1,170 lives so far.