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...

The houses of two Members of Parliament and over 100 leaders and activists of Awami League were vandalised and set ablaze on Monday night in Lalmonirhat. Lalmonirhat Fire Service reported the recovery of six charred bodies from the residence of district AL joint secretary Suman Khan. The bodies of the unidentified people were recovered from the fourth floor of the house around 4:30 am. Acting Station Officer Shahidur Rahman confirmed the recovery of the bodies, which have been taken to Lalmonirhat Sadar Police Station. The unrest began following the announcement of Sheikh Hasina’s resignation and her departure from the country. On Monday afternoon victory processions were brought out marking Sheikh Hasina’s resignation, with celebrating crowds moving through major roads and ...

A wave of activity has surged through Dhaka courts as lawyers scramble to purchase bail bonds following a recent judicial decision to hold immediate hearings for bail applications in political cases. The directive, issued by the Dhaka District Judge, Metropolitan Sessions Judge, Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court, and Chief Judicial Magistrate Court, mandates that any bail application made in a political case will be heard promptly. This announcement has led to an unprecedented rush of lawyers seeking to secure bail for their clients. Since early Tuesday morning, long queues of lawyers have formed at every booth within the court premises to buy bail bonds. This follows a meeting held earlier in the day in the District Judge's Court meeting room, where the decision was officially ...

Former prime minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has been officially released. The decision was revealed in media statement issued from Bangabhaban. The release also says the process of releasing those detained in the student movement and various cases from July 1 to August 5 has begun, with many already being freed. On Monday, President Mohammed Shahabuddin agreed to release Khaleda after holding a meeting with Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman, along with the head of the navy and air force, and top leaders of several opposition parties, including the BNP and the Jamaat-e-Islami party. She is currently at Evercare Hospital undergoing treatment. BNP Media Cell member Shairul Kabir Khan said: "President Shahabuddin has ordered the release of Begum Zia. This joy ...

President Mohammed Shahabuddin today dissolved the 12th Jatiya Sangsad formed through the January 7 national election. "President Mohammed Shahabuddin dissolved the Jatiya Sangsad in line with the decision taken in the meetings with chiefs of three services, leaders of different political parties, representatives of civil society and leaders of Anti-Discrimination Student Movement," said a press release signed by Mohammed Shiplu Jaman, deputy press secretary of the press wing of the President's Office.