Dr. Muhammad Yunus, former Chief Adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, faced hostile protests and shouting from a group of Bangladeshi expatriates upon his arrival at John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport in New York on Monday (October 12, 2026).
The incident occurred at Terminal 8 shortly after Dr. Yunus arrived on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha. Video footage circulating widely across social media platforms showed several individuals approaching Dr. Yunus while he was being escorted in a wheelchair by security personnel and associates. Protesters shouted aggressive slogans, repeatedly questioning why he had traveled to the United States and accusing him of destroying democracy, orchestrating political arrests, and inciting violence against police forces in Bangladesh.
Dr. Yunus remained calm and proceeded through the terminal under security escort to a designated vehicle. The specific political affiliations of the individuals involved have not been independently confirmed, and representatives for Dr. Yunus have not issued an official statement regarding the airport confrontation.
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