Archive · 27 May 2025
Yunus Vows Religious Freedom in Proposed Constitutional Amendments
Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh's Chief Adviser, said the government will make sure everyone in the country can practice their religion freely.
He mentioned that any changes to the country's rules will protect minority groups, ensuring they have the same rights as everyone else.
This announcement came after the previous leader was removed from power.
Yunus met with a group from the US that focuses on religious freedom and discussed how the government is working to keep all religions getting along peacefully.
He also stated that the government will be open about what's happening and has invited journalists to see the situation.
Muhammad Yunus discussed the government's commitment to religious freedom and minority rights.
Yunus stated that constitutional amendments will uphold minority rights.
The statements were made during a meeting with the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF).
The consensus-building commission is holding dialogue with political parties about the amendments.
Yunus reiterated the government's commitment to religious harmony and transparency.
- Who
- Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh's Chief Adviser
- What
- Yunus stated that constitutional amendments would uphold religious freedom and minority rights.
- When
- Monday (unspecified date)
- Where
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Why
- To build religious harmony and address concerns about minority rights following the ouster of the former premier.
- Who
- Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh Chief Adviser
- What
- Yunus discussed upholding religious freedom and minority rights.
- Where
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- When
- Monday (unspecified date)
- Key Topic
- Constitutional Amendments
- Meeting with
- US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) Chair Stephen Schneck