Even 48 hours after Sheikh Hasina fled Dhaka and arrived in India, the final destination of the former Prime Minister remains uncertain amidst conflicting reports and speculations. Indian media sources indicate that with asylum options in the UK and USA currently unavailable, Sheikh Hasina is exploring other possibilities. According to The Hindu, her attempt to seek political asylum in the UK has already failed, prompting her to consider alternatives such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Finland. Contradicting these reports, her son, Sajeeb Wazed ...

The Inter Services Public Relation Directorate (ISPR) on Wednesday urged all not to be misguided by rumours being spread through social media over an incident at Savar’s Ashulia. In a press release, the ISPR, said “Aiming to protect the lives and property of all, when a patrol team from the Savar Cantonment reached near Ashulia Police Station, a misunderstanding erupted. Due to this, the deputy commander of the patrol team and an unidentified person were shot by police and some army personnel were injured.” “At one stage the patrol team rushed for the Savar Cantonment with the injured personnel and the police team from the Ashulia Police Station and adjacent areas fired bullets from the opposite direction with a hope to get help from the army. Later, the police were made unarmed a...

BSS: Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, who is set to become the chief adviser to the interim government, will arrive in the country today. "Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus will arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka on the Emirates flight (EK-582) from Dubai at 2:10 PM Dhaka time (GMT +6) on Thursday (8 August 2024) subject to flight being on time," a press release said.

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 ...