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Interim government led by Dr Yunus takes oath

News —8 August, 2024 21:45

A 17-member interim government has been sworn in following the fall of dictator Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted by a massive popular revolt against her misrule.…

Interim government led by Dr Yunus takes oath

All officials appointed during ousted AL govt to lose jobs

All contractual appointments of officials made during the tenure…

All officials appointed during ousted AL govt to lose jobs
Prof Yunus will succeed in leading the interim government: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday…

Prof Yunus will succeed in leading the interim government: Fakhrul

Restoring law and order is priority: Dr Yunus

Restoring law and order is priority: Dr Yunus

 Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, who arrived in Dhaka on Thursday afternoon to lead an interim government, said restoring law and order is priority.  "Anarchy and…

Assam CM hopes Bangladesh won’t ‘safe house’ of Northeast insurgents

Assam CM hopes Bangladesh won’t ‘safe house’ of Northeast insurgents

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has hoped that Bangladesh wouldn’t a safe house of insurgents from India's northeast following the violent ouster of former Prime Minister…

Punjab CM uses dictator Hasina's ouster to criticize Modi

Punjab CM uses dictator Hasina's ouster to criticize Modi

Amid the ongoing crisis in Bangladesh, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has used the sudden ousting of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to criticize Prime Minister Narendra…

BGB tightens border patrol as corrupt figures attempt to flee

BGB tightens border patrol as corrupt figures attempt to flee

Following the departure of dictator Sheikh Hasina, there has been a surge in attempts by corrupt and criminal individuals to flee the country. In response, the Border Guard Bangladesh…

No destruction or revenge: Khaleda

No destruction or revenge: Khaleda

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Wednesday called for refraining from destruction and vengeance. Khaleda Zia came up with the call in a video message. It was Khaleda's first speech since…

Interim government to take oath Thursday

Interim government to take oath Thursday

Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman announced that the interim government, led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus, will be sworn in on Thursday. "Armed forces will provide all possible support to…

Violence is our enemy, please don’t create more enemies: Dr Yunus

Violence is our enemy, please don’t create more enemies: Dr Yunus

Describing violence an enemy, Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus has said that the people must protect and make Bangladesh a wonderful country for them and for their future generations.…

Khaleda calls for refraining from destruction, vengeance

Khaleda calls for refraining from destruction, vengeance

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Wednesday called for refraining from destruction and vengeance. Khaleda Zia came up with the call in a video message. It was Khaleda's first speech since…

Administrative paralysis grips Secretariat as many top officials absent after Hasina’s fall

Administrative paralysis grips Secretariat as many top officials absent after Hasina’s fall

The fall of the Awami League-led government following the mass student protests has led to significant disruptions within the country's administrative framework. Key ministry and department…

Dr Yunus to arrive in Dhaka Thursday

Dr Yunus to arrive in Dhaka Thursday

Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, who is set to lead the interim government, will arrive in Dhaka soon. “Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus will arrive at Hazrat…

Dr Yunus to lead interim government

Dr Yunus to lead interim government

Nobel Laureate Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus will lead the interim government as its chief adviser. President Mohammed Shahabuddin made the decision after holding a meeting with chief of…

UK clarifies asylum rules amid speculation on Hasina’s next move

UK clarifies asylum rules amid speculation on Hasina’s next move

The UK Home Office has clarified that British immigration rules do not permit individuals to travel to the UK specifically to seek asylum or temporary refuge. This statement comes…

Palak detained at Dhaka Airport

Palak detained at Dhaka Airport

Former State Minister for Posts, Telecommunications and ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak has been detained at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport while attempting to flee to New Delhi, India, according to media reports.  He had been detained by staff and workers of the Dhaka airport, according to airport sources.  More to follow...

Khaleda Zia freed

Khaleda Zia freed

BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has been freed from jail, where she was imprisoned under fictitious charges by the now-fled dictator Sheikh Hasina. According to a circular issued by the President's Press Wing on Tuesday afternoon, Khaleda Zia has been released. On Monday, President Shahabuddin and Army Chief Gen Waqar-Uz-Zaman unanimously decided to release her and allow her to seek advanced medical treatment abroad.