Staff Correspondent More than 600 people were killed during the recent students' quota reform movement, says a report of the Office of the High Commissioner of the United Nations Human Rights. The report titled 'Preliminary Analysis of Recent Protests and Unrest in Bangladesh' released today reveals that according to available public reports by media and the protest movement itself, over 600 people were killed between 16 July and 11 August. Of these, nearly 400 deaths were reported from 16 July to 4 August, while about 250 people were reportedly killed following the new wave of protests between 5 and 6…
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Staff Correspondent GENEVA – UN Rights Chief Volker Türk Human in a statement said the transition in Bangladesh was an historic opportunity to ensure governance is anchored in human rights, inclusivity and rule of law, stressing the need for accountability for all those responsible for human rights violations and violence. “The transition ahead presents an historic opportunity to reform and revitalize the country’s institutions, to restore fundamental freedoms and civic space, and to give all in Bangladesh a part in building the future,” the High Commissioner said, as the UN Human Rights Office issued a preliminary report on the protests…
Staff Correspondent Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked to Chief Adviser to the Bangladesh Interim Government Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus over telephone today. The Indian Prime Minister felicitated Professor Muhammad Yunus on his assumption of the leadership of the Interim Government, said a press release of the Chief Adviser's Press Wing here. The Chief Adviser thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the call and the tweet he posted immediately after he was sworn in as the Head of the Government of Bangladesh. He felicitated the Indian leader and the Indian people on the occasion of India's Independence Day, which was…
Staff Correspondent Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain sought United Nations' (UN's) meaningful support in meeting aspirations of the people, especially youth, and the expectations of the Bangladesh interim government. He made the urge while UN Resident Coordinator Gwyn Lewis called on him at foreign ministry here, a foreign ministry's press release said. During the meeting, the resident coordinator reaffirmed UN's support towards the Bangladesh's interim government. The Adviser called for the UN Country Team to carry on with their work in the diverse areas of mutual interest. He underscored the importance of the UN's constructive support in establishing good governance…
Staff Correspondent The France Embassy rebuffed a news that the deposed minister Arafat took shelter in French Embassy. “The rumor propagated on social media that ex-minister Mohammad A Arafat is hiding in the French embassy is a complete lie.” The Statement of the France Embassy told.
Staff Correspondent Russia expects to continue productive interaction with Bangladesh to strengthen bilateral cooperation in all directions, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in a telegram to Bangladesh’s new Foreign Minister Md Touhid Hossain, the text of which was posted on the Telegram channel of the Russian embassy in the republic. "Dear Mr. Md Touhid Hossain, I was pleased to hear about your appointment as Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. Russian-Bangladeshi relations draw on a solid foundation of friendship that has traditionally linked our peoples," the telegram reads. "We look forward to…
Staff Correspondent Foreign affairs adviser Md. Touhid Hossain assured that Bangladesh would continue its cooperation with the Russian Federation in areas of mutual interest. He made the assurance while Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Mantytskiy paid a courtesy call on him at his foreign ministry office in the capital. During the meeting, the foreign adviser said Dhaka is keen to continue its cooperation with Russia particularly in establishing Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Project, active collaboration in gas fields and the trade sector. Hossain also recalled the support of the Russian Federation during the Bangladesh's War of Liberation. At the outset…
Staff Correspondent The British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer greeted Nobel Laureate Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus on his assumption of office of the Chief Adviser to the interim government and expressed his desire to work with him and the government for peaceful transition to an inclusive and democratic future. In a congratulatory message sent to Prof Yunus on August 14 (UK time), he said, "I warmly welcome your appointment as Chief Adviser to the Interim Government in Bangladesh." He continued: "We look forward to working with you and the Interim Government as it creates a peaceful transition to an inclusive,…
Staff Correspondent Japanese Ambassador IWAMA Kiminori paid a courtesy call on Foreign Affairs Adviser Mr. Md. Touhid Hossain. Japanese Ambassador IWAMA expressed Japan's hope that Bangladesh will keep advancing on the path of stable development through a peaceful and democratic political transition. Ambassador IWAMA also stated Japan's intention to continue supporting Bangladesh's development and prosperity under the “Strategic Partnership” enshrined between the two countries, while standing by the interim government led by Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus. Japanese Ambassador IWAMA further mentioned that since the founding of Bangladesh, Japan has not only focused on developing infrastructure and strengthening the industrial…
Everyone at AirAsia GSA Bangladesh sends our best wishes to Nobel laureate Prof Dr. Muhammad Yunus on being appointed as the Chief Advisor of the Interim Government of Bangladesh. We also congratulate all other esteemed advisors who will be serving alongside him.
