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...
Moment of hope and a new beginning for Bangladesh
The people of Bangladesh have created an opportunity for themselves by way of a mass intervention in order to oust the rule of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and as a result, she has fled the country after resigning from her position. The people were mostly led by students and independent movements of people rather than any traditional political parties. This uprising is a product of long years of suffering of the people under the regime of Hasina. Local and international human rights organisations have repeatedly commented on and protested against the large-scale violence unleashed by her regime on all persons who expressed any form of criticism or any independent views on affairs relating to Bangladesh. Heavy levels of censorship prevailed on all for...
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...
We must safeguard this newfound independence: Dr Yunus
Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus emphasized the importance of restoring law and order in the country and urged that no harm be inflicted on anyone. "Place your trust in me," he appealed, referring to the mass uprising led by students and the public as the "second independence." He stated, "We must safeguard this newfound independence."
Dr. Yunus arrived in Dhaka from Paris today, Thursday, at approximately 2:10 pm. Upon his arrival at the airport, he was greeted by Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman and other officials.
Hasina’s Troubled Legacy
On Monday, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reacted as she had so many other times when faced with anti-government resistance: She vowed to use a heavy hand, undeterred by the officials who
