Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly has said as a country committed to democracy, inclusive governance and the rule of law, Canada calls for a "quick and peaceful" return to a democratic and inclusive civilian-led government in Bangladesh. "We urge the people of Bangladesh to unite around the principles of freedom and democracy upon which their country was founded," said the minister in a statement following the resignation of Sheikh Hasina from the post of prime minister. Respect for fundamental human rights, including freedom of expression and the right to peaceful assembly, are critical for democratic governance and to build peaceful and prosperous societies, said the Canadian foreign minister. "Canada stands with the people of Bangladesh during these challengi...

NN Online Report: The Dhaka University authorities have decided to reopen the dormitories from Tuesday. This decision was taken in an emergency syndicate meeting with university Vice-Chancellor Professor ASM Maqsood Kamal in chair on Tuesday, according to a release issued by the public relations department of the university, reports UNB. According to the notification, Dhaka University authorities have decided to reopen the halls from Tuesday. It also decided to continue the services of the halls and allow ...

Legal action will be taken after arresting the culprits involved in killing students and general people, said Sohel Rana, Additional Deputy Inspector General of Bangladesh Police. “Following the victory of students and people, I am sure that the new government will arrest the culprits and take appropriate legal actions against them,” he said in a statement released on Tuesday. “The problem is in the leadership, not the police force. The guilty will be punished. Please, don't attack innocent policemen,” he urged. “Bangladesh Police is now seemingly leaderless. The accused have gone into hiding. Junior officers and members are directionless. They are not guilty. Under the current circumstances, I seek cooperation from all to protect a state institution in the interest of the coun...

Eminent economist and civil society representative Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya has called for the urgent formation of an interim government to end the current "political vacuum" in Bangladesh. In an interview with UNB, Dr. Debapriya, whose name has been suggested for the interim government, emphasized the necessity of gaining the trust of students and the general populace, who have made significant sacrifices to reestablish democratic rights. "The new interim government must achieve the trust of students and common people," he asserted. He highlighted the urgency of dissolving the parliament to address the unrest. "A full interim government is essential to tackle the ongoing arson, retributionary killings, and attacks on minorities, as well as the destruction of public property. Re...