Author: PV Online Desk
Several years ago, poet Helal Hafiz wrote ‘Now is the best time for him who is young, to go to war’. In other words, youth is the life of a fighter for justice and change. Lust for happiness, luxury, money, wealth cannot hold them back. That history has been written in every country for ages. Similarly, in this 2024, hundreds of youths like Abu Sayed and Mugdha have left their brave footprints in this country. Our Ayser is also one of these brave warriors of the new generation who joined the anti-quota demonstration after completion of his undergraduate degree in…
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh will take oath on Thursday, Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman said. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, General Waker said the interim government is likely to be sworn in at 8:00 pm on Thursday. On Tuesday, Bangladesh’s Nobel-winning microfinance pioneer was appointed as the head of interim government by President Mohammed Shahabuddin, a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country following deadly protests against her government over a controversial quota system in jobs. Fervent appeal for calm Yunus has called for calm in the country after mass protests…
Businessman Giasuddin Al Mamun, a friend and business associate of BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman, has been granted bail. A Dhaka court on Tuesday granted bail to Mamun in a loan default case, said his lawyer Jahedul Islam Koel. He will be freed from Kashimpur jail shortly, he said. Mamum was arrested on January 31, 2007 during the military-backed caretaker government’s term, and was in jail since then. There are various cases against him which include extortion, corruption, money laundering and tax evasion.
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has been released today (Aug 6). A press release was sent from the Bangabhaban Press Wing around 3 pm in this regard. Besides, the release of people detained during the movement in various cases have started, as many have already been released. Earlier, President Mohammed Shahabuddin last night said BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia would be released and the current parliament would be dissolved immediately.
President Mohammed Shahabuddin announced on Monday that an interim government will be formed after discussing with all the parties and stakeholders in a bid to hold elections as soon as possible. He said the current parliament will be dissolved as soon as possible according to the constitution, to form the interim government. He made this announcement during his address to the nation from Bangabhaban. Earlier that night, a meeting was held at Bangabhaban with the army chief, the chiefs of the three services, political leaders, civil society representatives, and leaders of the quota movement to discuss the formation of the…
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…