Author: Samshad Sattar
Students and common people were seen performing traffic duties at various intersections of the port city on Tuesday. Such a picture was seen at Kazi Deuri intersection in the city on Tuesday (August 6) afternoon. On the ground, it was found that public transport and other vehicles were operating normally, although in a limited range. After the fall of the Awami League regime due to the anti-discrimination student movement, the country’s law and order and traffic system have completely collapsed. Several students and common people have been working on traffic since morning to control the situation. Due to their efforts,…
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday told an all-party meeting that India has assured help to former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who arrived here on Monday evening, and given her time to decide the future course of action, sources said. Jaishankar told an all-party meeting in Parliament House that it has been not even 24 hours since Hasina arrived in India and she is in a state of shock. Therefore, the Indian government is giving her time to recover before it speaks to her over various issues, including her future plans, the sources said. He said India…
. A clash, Chase and counter-chase between United States Awami League with BNP leaders and activists supporting the anti-discrimination student movement erupted in New York on Sunday, Aug 4, 2024. Photo: Noman Sabit, USA Contributor
The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement wants to overhaul the Bangladesh’s overall state functions for ensuring the country would never again have a fascist or dictatorial government, said Nahid Islam, one of the key coordinators of the student front. The system would also ensure that another Sheikh Hasina is not born, Nahid added during an interview given to Channel 24. To this end, the interim government should not have allies or supporters of a fascist regime, Nahid said with veiled reference to the ousted Awami League government.
Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman on Monday said an interim government will be formed and they will go to the President. He said nothing will be achieved through clashes and destruction. “Each death will be investigated and justice will be ensured.” “We had a good discussion with everyone. The Prime Minister has resigned,” he added. “Together we can resolve all issues,” said the army chief. He said it is everyone’s responsibility to help the Army to bring the situation under control soon. Earlier, the Army Chief had a meeting with representatives from the civil society and some opposition leaders. There was…
The prime minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, has resigned and left the country, the head of the army has confirmed, amid some of the worst violence since the birth of the south Asian country more than 50 years ago. In a briefing to reporters, Army Chief Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman announced he was assuming control at “a critical time for our country” and would establish an interim government. “I am taking responsibility now and we will go to the president and ask to form an interim government to lead the country in the meantime.” Hasina, 76, who has ruled Bangladesh since 2009,…
EcoFlow’s new Power Hat must be the dorkiest piece of headgear I’ve ever heard of — and I think I love it? It’s a wide-brimmed floppy-ish sun hat full of solar cells that you can charge your phone with. EcoFlow says it can charge a 4,000mAh smartphone to capacity “in as fast as 3–4 hours.” Sounds ideal for casually scrolling feeds at a campsite or surviving in a sun-blasted, Mad Maxian desert wasteland. According to EcoFlow’s specs, the $129 Power Hat’s solar cells are made from a thin, flexible material called passivated emitter and rear contact (PERC) monocrystalline silicon. It…
The government has declared a three-day general holiday starting Monday as unrest continues to rock Bangladesh. The general holiday comes amid the imposition of an indefinite curfew. The holiday will last from Monday to Wednesday, and the authorities will make further decisions based on the evolving situation, Shibli Sadiq, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Administration, said on Sunday. The first day of the nationwide non-cooperation movement, called by the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement demanding the government’s resignation, has triggered deadly violence in various parts of the country. So far, at least 14 people have been reported dead. In light…
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said the doors of Ganabhaban are always open to the student protesters for dialogue to resolve the ongoing situation surrounding the quota system in public services. “I do not want this confrontation,” she said while holding views exchange meeting with the members of Peshajibi Swmannay Porishad at her official residence Ganabhaban. “If they (protesters) want to sit with me I’m ready.” “They may come taking their guardians with them,” she said. “I want to talk to them. I want to listen to them, I want to hear what are their demands left unfulfilled. I…
We all at some point have wanted to drop some extra kilos. Losing weight can be a challenging journey, but with a well-structured meal plan, we can shed those extra kilos efficiently. Here’s a 7-day diet plan that can help us lose up to 2 kg in a week. This plan includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, ensuring a balanced and nutritious diet. This 7-day meal plan focuses on portion control, nutrient-dense foods, and a balanced intake of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. Following this plan can help us achieve our weight loss goals while enjoying delicious and wholesome meals. Breakfast:…