Bangladesh Government Vows Legal Action After Muhammad Yunus Harassed in New York
The Government of Bangladesh is pursuing legal action after former interim leader Muhammad Yunus was verbally attacked by expatriates at JFK International Airport.
Former interim government chief adviser Muhammad Yunus was confronted and verbally attacked by a group of Bangladeshi expatriates at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on October 12, 2026. Video footage shows Yunus, who was in a wheelchair after arriving from Doha, being heckled by individuals including Imdad Chowdhury and Mizanur Rahman Chowdhury. The attackers branded Yunus a "terrorist" and "murderer," accusing him of destroying democracy and causing the deaths of thousands of people, including police officers.
The Government of Bangladesh condemned the incident, with Information and Broadcasting Adviser Zahed Ur Rahman characterizing the event as "Awami League terror." The administration identified the perpetrators as supporters of the disbanded and banned Awami League. In response, the government announced it would initiate legal and administrative proceedings against those involved.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir stated that Dhaka intends to coordinate with United States law enforcement to identify the perpetrators and ensure necessary steps are taken. The confrontation occurs amid ongoing criticism of Yunus's 18-month tenure, including allegations of political vendettas and a catastrophic measles outbreak resulting from vaccine procurement failures.
