Nobel laureate economist Dr. Muhammad Yunus is set to return to Bangladesh from France on Thursday at noon, confirmed a reliable source .
In a significant development, a decision has been made to form the next interim government of Bangladesh with Dr. Muhammad Yunus at the helm.
This decision emerged from a meeting held on Tuesday night at Bangabhaban, attended by President Mohammed Shahabuddin, the chiefs of the three services, and the coordinators of Student Against Discrimi...
Extreme instability has erupted at the Bangladesh Bank (BB) as nearly 200 officials and employees staged a protest demanding the resignation of the central bank governor, four deputy governors, advisers, and the head of the Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU).
During the protest, they entered the governor’s floor in the central bank's main building and compelled all the deputy governors to sign blank papers.
Witnesses reported that four deputy governors and the head of the BFIU have since "...
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...
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Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus described Bangladesh as a “free country” following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday after weeks of violent protests.
“We were an occupied country as long as she (Sheikh Hasina) was there. She was behaving like an occupation force, a dictator, a general, controlling everything. Today all the people of Bangladesh feel liberated,” Dr. Yunus told The Print in an interview.
Dr. Yunus, who has faced over 190 charges by the Awami League government, accused Hasina of destroying her father, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's legacy. He said the violence and vandalism by protesters were expressions of anger against Sheikh Hasina and “an expression of the damage she has done.”
He also expressed hope that t...
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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...
