Dhaka: <keyword id="22693486" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Nobel-Laureate-Muhammad-Yunus" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus">Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus</keyword> has been appointed as the head of Bangladesh's interim government, Dhaka Tribune reported. Bangladesh President's Press Secretary Joynal Abedin made the announcement. The decision regarding the appointment of Bangladesh's interim government head was made during a meeting between President <keyword id="20690965" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="shahabuddin" source="keywords">Shahabuddin</keyword> and the coordinators of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement. Joynal Abedin said that the remaining members of the interim government will be finalised after talks with various political parties, according to the Dhaka Tribune report. Earlier, a 13-member team from the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement traveled to Bangabhaban to discuss Bangladesh's current situation and the outline of the interim government, Dhaka Tribune reported. They traveled to Bangabhaban on Tuesday at 6 pm (local time) to call on the President and the chiefs of the three armed forces. Bangladesh is facing a fluid political situation with <keyword id="20024637" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="sheikh-hasina" source="keywords">Sheikh Hasina</keyword> tendering her resignation from her post in the wake of mounting protests on August 5. The protests, led mainly by students demanding an end to the quota system for government jobs, evolved into anti-government demonstrations. A day after <keyword id="22674746" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sheikh-Hasina-resigned" source="keywords">Sheikh Hasina resigned</keyword> as Prime Minister of Bangladesh and left the country, <keyword id="22688217" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="President-Mohammed-Shahabuddin" source="keywords">President Mohammed Shahabuddin</keyword> announced the dissolution of the country's parliament to make way for the formation of an interim administration, Dhaka Tribune reported. Based on the decision from a meeting of President Shahabuddin with the heads of the three armed forces, leaders of various political parties, representatives of civil society, and leaders of the Students Against Discrimination movement, the national parliament was dissolved, a press release from the president's office stated. It further said that Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson <keyword id="20053913" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="khaleda-zia" source="keywords">Khaleda Zia</keyword> has been released from jail. The statement said that the process of releasing those detained in the student movement and various cases from July 1 to August 5 has begun, with many already being freed. In a statement on Monday, the president's press team said that a meeting led by Shahabuddin had "decided unanimously" to free Khaleda Zia immediately. "The meeting has also decided to free all the people who have been arrested during the <keyword id="21440425" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="student-protests" source="keywords">student protests</keyword>," the president's statement added.

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus appointed as Bangladesh interim government's head

A day after <keyword id="22674746" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sheikh-Hasina-resigned" source="keywords">Sheikh Hasina resigned</keyword> as Prime Minister of Bangladesh and left the country, <keyword id="22688217" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="President-Mohammed-Shahabuddin" source="keywords">President Mohammed Shahabuddin</keyword> on Tuesday, announced the dissolution of the country's parliament to make way for the formation of an interim administration, Dhaka Tribune reported. Based on the decision from a meeting of President Shahabuddin with the heads of the three armed forces, leaders of various political parties, representatives of civil society, and leaders of the Students Against Discrimination movement, the national parliament was dissolved, a press release from the president's office stated. It further said that Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Khaleda Zia has been released from jail. The statement said that the process of releasing those detained in the student movement and various cases from July 1 to August 5 has begun, with many already being freed. Earlier in the day, BNP chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia was also released. In a statement on Monday, the president's press team said that a meeting led by Shahabuddin had "decided unanimously" to free Begum Khaleda Zia immediately. "The meeting has also decided to free all the people who have been arrested during the student protests," the president's statement added. Zia, 78, a former Bangladeshi prime minister, is confined to a hospital due to poor health. In 2018, she was found guilty of corruption and given a 17-year prison sentence. She and Hasina had a long-standing feud and she was accused of abusing her position of authority by stealing almost USD250,000 in donations intended for a trust for an orphanage, according to Al Jazeera. The BNP has claimed that the cases were made up to prevent Zia from entering politics; Hasina's administration, however, refuted these claims. Bangladesh is facing a fluid political situation with Sheikh Hasina, on August 5, tendering her resignation from her post in the wake of mounting protests. The protests, led majorly by students demanding an end to a quota system for government jobs, took the shape of anti-government protests. Hasina arrived in India on Monday evening and it is not clear if she will stay in Delhi or move to another location. Meanwhile, in Dhaka, leaders of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement have proposed an interim government led by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, in a bid to address Bangladesh's ongoing challenge. SEE ALSO:<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/webstories/unicommerce-esolutions-ipo-price-band-to-risk-factors-all-you-need-to-know/slidelist/112307438.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/webstories/unicommerce-esolutions-ipo-price-band-to-risk-factors-all-you-need-to-know/slidelist/112307438.cms" target="_blank">Unicommerce eSolutions IPO – Price band to risk factors, all you need to know</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/electric-two-wheeler-sales-cross-the-1-lakh-mark-after-four-months-ola-electric-leads-the-market/articleshow/112288793.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/electric-two-wheeler-sales-cross-the-1-lakh-mark-after-four-months-ola-electric-leads-the-market/articleshow/112288793.cms" target="_blank">Electric two-wheeler sales cross the 1 lakh mark after four months, Ola Electric leads the market</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/sports/news/neeraj-chopras-paris-olympics-journey-to-begin-with-qualification-round-today-top-rivals-to-look-out-for/articleshow/112311760.cms">Neeraj Chopra qualifies for finals with a first throw of 89.34m – top rivals to look out for</a>

Bangladesh Parliament dissolved ahead of interim government formation

<ul><li>The Awami League, which is led by Prime Minister <keyword id="66026" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sheikh-Hasina">Sheikh Hasina</keyword>, has reportedly locked up 1,972 workers from the opposition <keyword id="395630" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bangladesh-Nationalist-Party">Bangladesh Nationalist Party</keyword> (BNP) in the past month. </li><li>The BNP’s spokesperson, Rizvi Ahmed, said that the Awami League had fabricated a number of cases against party leaders and officials in order to have them arrested. </li><li>After the ruling party was granted a walkover in 2014, it was widely believed that this round of national <keyword id="6355644" type="DEFINITION" weightage="20" keywordseo="elections">elections</keyword> would be well-contested despite the fact that the head of the BNP <keyword id="108177" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Khaleda-Zia">Khaleda Zia</keyword> has been imprisoned on corruption charges. </li></ul>It seems that the party currently running Bangladesh, the Awami League, is doing what it can to retain power as the <a href="https://indianexpress.com/article/world/bangladesh-general-election-bnp-awami-league-5442639/">30 December</a> deadline for national elections nears. The party, which is led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has reportedly locked up 1,972 workers from the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in the past month, according <a href="https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/2177138/bangladesh-opposition-says-hundreds-supporters-held-polls">to media reports</a>. The BNP’s spokesperson, Rizvi Ahmed, said that the Awami League had fabricated a number of cases against party leaders and officials in order to have them arrested. The arrests will likely prevent people from coming out to vote for the opposition. In fact, it has also been reported that police officials are campaigning in favour of the Awami League in some parts of the country. That is unfortunate. After the ruling party was granted <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/after-a-walkover-in-2014-bangladeshs-ruling-party-will-finally-face-an-opposition-in-next-months-general-elections/articleshow/66589995.cms">a walkover</a> in 2014, it was widely believed that this round of national elections would be well-contested despite the fact that the head of the BNP Khaleda Zia has been imprisoned on trumped-up corruption charges. Zia was eventually <a href="https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/bangladesh-election-ec-rejects-jailed-ex-premier-zia-s-plea-to-contest-polls-118120800596_1.html">barred from participating </a>in elections when the Bangladesh Electoral Commission rejected an appeal from her camp last week. She has, however, filed a follow-up motion appealing the decision. As the BNP complains about the arrest of its supporters, the Awami League has also alleged that the BNP is <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/pakistan-high-commission-meddling-with-poll-process-bangladesh/articleshow/67019150.cms">in cahoots with the Pakistani government</a> with several leaders from the party meeting officials from the Pakistani High Commission in the past week. Meanwhile, the Indian government will be watching the elections closely. Given BNP’s history of anti-India rhetoric, India is likely pinning its hopes on Hasina’s re-election. An alliance of opposition parties Hasina’s bid for a third consecutive term will be hindered by an opposition alliance comprised of the BNP, the Jatiya Oikya Prokriya (JOP) and regional parties. BNP has so far announced the names of <a href="https://unb.com.bd/category/Politics/bnp-shares-58-seats-with-oikyafront-20-party-partners/8116">242 </a>of its own candidates for the upcoming elections, while an additional 58 candidates have been picked following discussions with its alliance partners. It is counting on a wave of resentment against the Awami League for its supposedly authoritarian policies and crackdown on dissenters. However, the BNP is yet to announce a prime ministerial candidate to run against Hasina even though the alliance is led by JOP leader Kamal Hossain, a former stalwart of the Awami League. It will likely make a decision once the question of Zia’s candidacy is settled once and for all. In a bid to ensure that the elections are carried out peacefully and fairly, the US is reportedly <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-bangladesh-election-observers/u-s-to-send-observers-to-bangladesh-election-amid-opposition-concerns-idUSKCN1O031A">sending a team of observers </a>to Bangladesh, which will fan out across the country to survey the ground situation as voting commences. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/after-a-walkover-in-2014-bangladeshs-ruling-party-will-finally-face-an-opposition-in-next-months-general-elections/articleshow/66589995.cms">After a walkover in 2014, Bangladesh’s ruling party will finally face an opposition in next month’s general elections</a>

As national elections near, Bangladesh's government is reportedly locking up workers from the opposition party

<ul><li>In a significant move, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, the main political rival to the ruling Awami League, has started the process of nominating candidates for next month’s national elections. </li><li>The BNP will be joined by an alliance of around 20 other opposition parties, the Jatiya Oikyafront. </li><li>The Awami League, which is seeking a re-election for the third time under current Prime Minister <keyword id="66026" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sheikh-Hasina">Sheikh Hasina</keyword>, did not face an opposition in the last general elections in 2014 as the BNP and other parties had boycotted the elections. </li></ul> On November 12th, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), one of two major political parties in the country, started the process <a href="https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/election/2018/11/12/bnp-starts-selling-nomination-forms">of nominating candidates</a> for next month’s national elections. The move is significant as it is an important precursor to what is likely to be a meaningfully contested national election scheduled on 23 December with a potentially formidable opposition. The BNP will be joined by an alliance of <a href="http://www.ptinews.com/news/10169084_Bangladesh-opposition-BNP-says-will-take-part-in-polls">other opposition parties</a> to contest the rule of the current party in power, Awami League, according to the Press Trust of India. The 20-party alliance, which has been named the Jatiya Oikyafront, is being led by <keyword id="749538" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kamal-Hossain">Kamal Hossain</keyword>, an 81-year lawyer and head of the Jatiya Oikya Prokriya (JOP), a smaller opposition outfit. The BNP and JOP announced <a href="https://bdnews24.com/politics/2018/10/13/kamal-hossain-forges-alliance-with-bnp-leaving-out-badruddoza-chowdhury">a partnership</a> last month. However, the going will not be easy for the opposition alliance. The head of the BNP, former prime Minister <keyword id="108177" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Khaleda-Zia">Khaleda Zia</keyword>, has been languishing in prison <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/02/khaleda-zia-jailed-years-corruption-case-180208083811505.html">since February</a> on corruption charges. In addition, the opposition alliance has already faced a preliminary setback as the Awami League has refused its proposal to install an interim government in the build-up to the polls. That was also an issue of contention in the 2014 general elections. A law mandating the installation of an interim government during the poll period was <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-south-asia-13973576">abolished</a> by the Awami League in 2011. The Awami League, which is seeking a re-election for the third time under current Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, did not face an opposition in the last general elections as the BNP and other parties boycotted the elections after this demand wasn’t met. As a result, <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/asia/2014/01/bangladesh-vote-201416229528440.html">153</a> of the 300 seats in Bangladesh’s Parliament went uncontested. While the participation of an opposition alliance in Bangladesh’s general elections is a step forward for democracy, the Awami League’s reluctance to install a caretaker government is bound to lead to allegations of rigging as voting gets underway. That was the case in the previous general elections as well. Hence, the stage is set for a heated contest, and possibly, a violent election process. Power has oscillated between the BNP and Awami League since the country’s first general elections in 1973. Fearing a united opposition, the Awami League will do what it can to retain a majority in Parliament. The onus will now lie on Bangladesh’s Election Commission to oversee a fair election as the international community watches intently.

After a walkover in 2014, Bangladesh’s ruling party will finally face an opposition in next month’s general elections

<keyword id="21994945" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Bangladesh-Prime-Minister" source="keywords">Bangladesh Prime Minister</keyword> <keyword id="20024637" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="sheikh-hasina" source="keywords">Sheikh Hasina</keyword> on Monday resigned and left the country, several news reports said amid <keyword id="19946618" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="massive-protests" source="keywords">massive protests</keyword> against her government that claimed more than 106 lives in the last two days. However, there was no official confirmation about her quitting and leaving <keyword id="19936600" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Dhaka" source="keywords">Dhaka</keyword>. BBC reported that Hasina left on a helicopter for Agartala in Tripura. The Associated Press said she has resigned but gave no other details. However, the Ministry of External Affairs or local officials in Agartala refused to confirm the report. Tripura Home Secretary P.K. Chakravarty told PTI "we have no such information. With the situation in the country fluid and uncertain, the <keyword id="22674698" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bangladeshi-army-chief" source="keywords">Bangladeshi army chief</keyword> was said to address the nation later Monday. The private Jamuna television news channel reported that Hasina was forced to quit as prime minister after massive protests against her government over a controversial <keyword id="22297733" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="quota-system" source="keywords">quota system</keyword> that reserved 30 per cent of <keyword id="19970107" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="government-jobs" source="keywords">government jobs</keyword> for relatives of veterans who fought in Bangladesh's War of Independence in 1971. The channel said that Hasina and her younger sister Sheikh Rehana left the country in a helicopter. Hours later, hundreds of protesters stormed the prime minister's official residence. The government earlier ordered a complete <keyword id="20563656" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="internet-shutdown" source="keywords">internet shutdown</keyword> as protestors asked the general public to join a "Long March to Dhaka". However, a government agency gave a verbal order to start broadband internet around 1:15 on Monday. Hasina, the 76-year-old daughter of Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, had been ruling the strategically located South Asian nation since 2009. She was elected for a record fourth consecutive term and fifth overall term in the 12th general election held in January, amid a boycott by the main opposition party Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) of former premier Khaleda Zia and its allies.

PM Sheikh Hasina resigns and leaves Bangladesh, possibly for Tripura: Reports

Dhaka: As the situation in <keyword id="19919639" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bangladesh" source="keywords">Bangladesh</keyword> deteriorates following <keyword id="20024637" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Sheikh-Hasina" source="keywords">Sheikh Hasina</keyword>'s resignation, the <keyword id="19967845" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Supreme-Court-Bar-Association" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Supreme Court Bar Association" meta.hostid="153" meta.entityid="Supreme Court Bar Association">Supreme Court Bar Association</keyword> (SCBA) President, AM Mahbub Uddin Khokon, has urged India to arrest the former Prime Minister and her sister, Sheikh Rehana, and return them to Bangladesh, as reported by Dhaka Tribune. At a press conference held at the SCBA auditorium, Khokon said, "We want to maintain a positive relationship with the people of India. Please arrest Sheikh Hasina and Sheikh Rehana, who fled the country, and send them back to Bangladesh." He also accused Hasina of causing numerous deaths in Bangladesh, adding, "Sheikh Hasina has killed many people in Bangladesh." Several pro-BNP lawyers were present at the conference. Khokon, who is also a joint secretary general of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), urged against declaring a state of emergency and demanded the resignation of Supreme Court judges involved in political activities and corruption within a week, Dhaka Tribune reported. He also called for the resignation of state law officers, including Attorney General AM Amin Uddin, and the heads and officials of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), as they were appointed by the Hasina-led government. Additionally, Khokon demanded the release of political prisoners. Bangladesh is facing a fluid political situation with Sheikh Hasina, on August 5, tendering her resignation from her post in the wake of mounting protests. The protests, led majorly by students demanding an end to a quota system for government jobs, took the shape of anti-government protests. Earlier in the day, President Mohammed Shahabuddin, announced the dissolution of the country's parliament to make way for the formation of an interim administration, Dhaka Tribune reported. In another major development, BNP chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia was also released. Hasina arrived in India on Monday evening and it is not clear if she will stay in Delhi or move to another location. Meanwhile, in Dhaka, leaders of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement have proposed an interim government led by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, in a bid to address Bangladesh's ongoing challenge.

Bangladesh SCBA President urges India to arrest and return Sheikh Hasina and Sheikh Rehana

Dhaka [Bangladesh], August 6 (ANI): Leaders of the <keyword id="22668835" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Anti-Discrimination-Student-Movement" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Anti-Discrimination Student Movement" meta.hostid="153" meta.entityid="Anti-Discrimination Student Movement">Anti-Discrimination Student Movement</keyword> have proposed an <keyword id="21030472" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="interim-government" source="keywords">interim government</keyword> led by <keyword id="24954" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Nobel-Laureate" source="Orion">Nobel Laureate</keyword> Dr <keyword id="83501" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Muhammad-Yunus" source="Orion">Muhammad Yunus</keyword>, in a bid to address <keyword id="19919639" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bangladesh" source="keywords">Bangladesh</keyword>'s ongoing challenge, <keyword id="20085396" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Dhaka-Tribune" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Dhaka Tribune" meta.hostid="153" meta.entityid="Dhaka Tribune">Dhaka Tribune</keyword> reported. This announcement was made in a video message released early hours of Tuesday by key <keyword id="21052436" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="student-leaders" source="keywords">student leaders</keyword> <keyword id="22677674" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Nahid-Islam" source="Orion">Nahid Islam</keyword>, Asif Mahmud, and Abu Bakar Mazumdar. Earlier on Monday night, Nahid had announced that an outline for an interim government would be formulated within the next 24 hours, as per Dhaka Tribune. This comes after the announcement of <keyword id="807231" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bangladesh-Prime-Minister" source="Orion">Bangladesh Prime Minister</keyword> <keyword id="20024637" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sheikh-Hasina" source="keywords">Sheikh Hasina</keyword>, who resigned from her position and departed Bangladesh. Hasina's exit came after hundreds of people were killed in a crackdown on demonstrations that began as protests against job quotas and swelled into a movement demanding her downfall. However, as widespread violence persisted throughout the night in Bangladesh, the coordinators decided to announce their stance as quickly as possible, even in the middle of the night. President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Monday night gave his nod to form an interim government to run the country. Following this, a meeting was held at Bangabhaban, the presidential palace, to address the country's deteriorating law and order situation. Attendees included the chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, political party leaders, and civil society members. This decision was made during a meeting at Bangabhaban after discussing the current situation with the chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, leaders of various political parties, and members of civil society, according to a press release signed by Muhammad Shiplu Zaman, Assistant Press Secretary of Bangabhaban. The Army has been tasked with stopping the vandalism and ensuring law enforcement, which deteriorated severely after Sheikh Hasina left the country Monday afternoon. Meanwhile, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has announced that Tarique Rahman, the party's acting chairman, will be returning to the country very soon. He disclosed this information to the media on Monday at 9:30 pm. The BNP leader said, "You all know that our leader, Tarique Rahman, has been unjustly exiled abroad due to false cases. He has fully supported this movement, and we have taken steps to bring him back to the country immediately. Insha'Allah, we will be successful." Mirza Fakhrul added: "It has been decided that our leader Begum Khaleda Zia will be released immediately. Those who were imprisoned for political reasons will also be released. Now, in the current situation, all political parties, students, and the public will work together to control it." Addressing the nation, he said: "We have achieved a great victory, a great success. To maintain this success, let's show restraint, not act out of anger or hatred, not attack anyone, and not damage any institutions. Especially, let's not attack our religious minority brothers." Mirza Fakhrul further commented that protecting minorities is everyone's responsibility, stating: "It is our sacred duty to protect them. I urge everyone in our party not to give the opportunity to miscreants to harm others."

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