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Dr Yunus sworn in as head of interim government today

The interim government led by Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus has been sworn as head of the interim government today (August 8). President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath ceremony at 9pm at Bangabhaban in the capital.. After that, 16 advisers of the interim

DRU demands reopening closed media outlets immediately

Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) has demanded immediate reopening of all closed media outlets and brought attackers on the journalists and media offices to book. According to a statement issued by the DRU this evening, the DRU leaders demanded reopening of all media outlets-Dainik Amar

16 advisors of interim govt likely to take oath tonight

The interim government led by Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus is set to take oath at the Bangabhaban at 9pm on Thursday. Those holding advisory posts: 1. Economist and former governor of Bangladesh Bank Saleh Uddin Ahmed 2. Former Election Commissioner Brigadier General (Retd) M

US ready to work with Dr Yunus-led interim govt

The United States has expressed its readiness to cooperate with Bangladesh’s interim government as it navigates the path toward a democratic future for the nation.  This statement came after reports that Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus has agreed to lead the interim

Armed forces to take stern action to stop anarchy

The Bangladesh Army, along with other armed forces and law enforcement agencies, have decided to go for tougher action in a bid to stop the ongoing destructive activities, including arson attacks, across the country. The decision was taken during a meeting attended by General

Asaduzzaman made Attorney General

President Mohammed Shahabuddin has appointed Supreme Court’s senior lawyer Md Asaduzzaman attorney general of the country. Law Secretary Md Golam Sarwar issued a gazette notification to this effect on Thursday. The post of attorney general fell vacant after attorney general AM

Everyone should get benefits of this victory: Prof Yunus

Nobel laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus, describing the mass uprising as the second victory for the Bangladeshi people, said everyone should receive benefits from the victory. He also urged the youth to build the nation in the way they want. The economist and the chief adviser to the

Prof Yunus lands at Dhaka airport

Noble laureate Economist Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus landed today at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) around 2.10pm today to take the charge of the proposed interim government as it's chief advisor around 8pm today. Army Chief General Waker-uz Zaman and senior civil

Rain likely in eight divisions: Met office

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted light to moderate and moderately heavy to heavy rainfall or thundershowers with temporary gusty wind at places over all eight divisions of the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9 am today. "Light to moderate rain or

SC judicial proceedings suspended until further notice

All judicial proceedings in both divisions of the Supreme Court have been suspended for an indefinite period. Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan took the decision after consultations with President Mohammed Sahabuddin. A press release signed by Md Shafiqul Islam, public relations officer

Sabotage, violence: People advised to contact nearest army camp

People have been requested to contact the nearest army camp if anyone faces any sabotage activities, violence and death threats. The Inter Services Public Relation Directorate (ISPR) issued a media release in this connection on Wednesday. The army remains deployed to ensure safety

Addl attorney general SM Muneer resigns

Additional Attorney General SM Muneer today (Aug 8) submitted a letter to the President, requesting exemption from his post. Muneer confirmed the matter to journalists on Thursday. Supreme Court lawyer and former general secretary of Dhaka Bar Association, SM Muneer, was appointed

Indian visa centre in Bangladesh closed indefinitely 

Amid the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government, all Indian visa application centres in Bangladesh will remain closed until further orders.  However, Indian diplomats remain in the country and the missions are functional, sources said the online portal Indian Visa Application

Dr Yunus to take oath as head of interim government today

Three days after the fall of the autocratic Sheikh Hasina regime in the face of a mass uprising, the interim government led by Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus is set to be sworn in tonight. Army Chief Wakar-uz-Zaman has indicated that the number of advisers in the interim government

Organizer fails to give info at press briefing over attacks on Hindu community 

A press briefing was organised to address recent attacks on Hindu temples, houses, and businesses in Khulna, which reportedly occurred following the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government. Al Amin Sheikh Jani, Publicity Secretary of the World Hindu Struggle Committee, however, failed

HSC exams postponed again

The Ministry of Education today (August 7) postponed HSC and equivalent examinations scheduled to be held from August 11 due to unavoidable reasons. A notification, signed by Syed AZ Morshed Ali, deputy secretary of the Secondary and Higher Education Division of the ministry, confirmed

Hindu leader refutes false claims by Indian media regarding attacks in Bangladesh

Advocate Gobinda Pramanik, president of the Bangladesh Jatiya Hindu Mohajote (Bangladesh National Hindu Grand Alliance), has refuted claims by Indian media regarding attacks on the Hindu community in Bangladesh. In an interview with Bangla Outlook on Tuesday, Pramanik stated,

Ex-Gen Aziz’s wife, son leave for Bahrain

Former Army Chief of Staff General Aziz Ahmed’s wife and son have left for Bahrain. They went to Bahrain by a flight from Dhaka on Wednesday morning. An official of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport said that they left Dhaka by a Gulf Air Flight GF-251 which took off at

Interim govt to take oath Thursday night

The interim government led by Dr Muhammad Yunus is likely to take oath at Bangabhaban on Thursday night, Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman has said. Although the size of the government has not been finalized yet, some 15 individuals may take oath as the advisers of the interim

President asks police to take stern action to stop anarchy, looting

President Mohammed Shahabuddin today asked the police to become harsher in resisting anarchic situation and looting in the country. He made the directives when newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Mainul Islam paid a courtesy call on him at Bangabhabanin the capital.