US welcomes Dr. Yunus’s call to end violence in Bangladesh
The United States has expressed its strong support for the recent appeal by Bangladesh’s interim government Chief Adviser, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, urging an end to the ongoing violence in the country.
In a statement released on Thursday, the U.S. government reiterated its commitment to working closely with the interim government under Dr. Yunus's leadership, as it seeks to steer Bangladesh towards a democratic future. The statement was reported by the United News of Bangladesh (UNB).
During a press briefing in Washington, U.S. Department of State Spokesperson Matthew Miller emphasized the importance of the interim government in shaping a peaceful and stable future for Bangladesh. "I’m not going to speak to the private diplomatic conversations, but one of the things that we
Cabinet Division declares portfolios of interim govt
The Cabinet Division has announced the portfolios of the members of the interim government that was sworn-in on Thursday night.
A gazette notification was published in this regard on Friday.
The portfolios of the advisers to the interim government are as follows:
Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus: Cabinet Division, defence ministry, armed forces division, education ministry, road, transport and bridges ministry, food ministry, housing and public works ministry, land ministry, textiles and jute ministry, agriculture ministry, science and technology ministry, railways ministry, public administration ministry, power, energy and mineral resources ministry, shipping ministry, water resources ministry, women and children affairs ministry, disaster management and relief ministry, information and...
Portfolio allocated: Who gets which ministry?
The cabinet responsibility in the interim government led by Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus has been announced, with the distribution of portfolios among the advisors.
This information was released in a notification on Friday at 1 PM.
According to the announcement, Professor Dr. Asif Nazrul has been assigned the Ministry of Law and Justice, Saleh Uddin the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Adilur Rahman the Ministry of Industry, Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Hasan Arif the Ministry of Local Go...
This information was released in a notification on Friday at 1 PM.
According to the announcement, Professor Dr. Asif Nazrul has been assigned the Ministry of Law and Justice, Saleh Uddin the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Adilur Rahman the Ministry of Industry, Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Hasan Arif the Ministry of Local Go...
Interim govt led by Dr Yunus sworn in
The new interim government of Bangladesh, led by Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, has been officially sworn in by President Mohammed Shahabuddin. The ceremony took place at Bangabhaban on Thursday evening, starting at 9:00 pm.
Dr. Yunus arrived at Bangabhaban at approximately 8:25 pm, where he was warmly greeted by a large crowd that had gathered outside. Enthusiastic supporters, numbering in the thousands, had been assembling since the afternoon, cheering and chanting slogans in anticipation of his arrival.
Notable attendees incl...
Notable attendees incl...
Syeda Rizwana, Farida Akhtar in advisory council
Chief Executive of Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (Bela) Syeda Rizwana Hasan and noted women's rights 
activist Farida Akhtar confirmed that they received phone calls today from the authorities concerned inviting them to be on the advisory council of the new interim government.
Adilur Rahman Khan, founder of Odhikar, was also called to be on the advisory council, a reliable source said.
activist Farida Akhtar confirmed that they received phone calls today from the authorities concerned inviting them to be on the advisory council of the new interim government.
Adilur Rahman Khan, founder of Odhikar, was also called to be on the advisory council, a reliable source said.
Interim govt to be sworn in at 8:30 tonight
The interim government, led by Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus, is set to take the oath of office tonight at around 8:00 pm.
The Cabinet Division has completed all necessary preparations for the ceremony. Vehicles have been arranged to transport officials from their residences to Bangabhaban, where the oath-taking will occur.
President Mohammad Shahabuddin will first administer the oath to the chief adviser, Dr. Yunus, followed by the swearing-in of the cabinet members.
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President Mohammad Shahabuddin will first administer the oath to the chief adviser, Dr. Yunus, followed by the swearing-in of the cabinet members.
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