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...

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.

Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman said on Wednesday that the interim government, headed by Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus, will take oath on Thursday night. He said the size of the government has not been finalized yet, initially some 15 individuals may take oath as the advisers of the interim government. However, one or two more individuals may be added. General Waker told this at a press conference at the army headquarters in the capital on Wednesday afternoon. In response to a question, the army chief said, “Dr Yunus is expected to arrive in t...

As many as 209 inmates have reportedly escaped from Kashimpur Central Jail in Gazipur. The escape attempt resulted in deaths of six inmates, who were shot by security personnel. Senior Jail Superintendent Subrata Kumar Bala confirmed the incident on Wednesday afternoon, adding, "The incident took place on Tuesday afternoon, when inmates inside the high-security central prison staged a rebellion." At that time, some prisoners attempted to break out of prison. As the guards tried to bring the chaos under control, they attacked them. Some inmates broke through walls, some scale