Staff Correspondent The interim government of Bangladesh today called for the continued support of the international community as it embarks on a new path for the nation, while assuring the safety and security of diplomats stationed in the country. “We believe that all our friends and partners in the international community would continue to stand by the interim government and our people as we embark on charting a new future for Bangladesh,” Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain said while briefing foreign diplomats stationed in Dhaka at the State Guest House Padma here. He emphasized that the safety and security…
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Staff Correspondent It is encouraging that Bangladesh has appointed a transitional government, led by Muhammad Yunus. He is perceived as a unifying person in the difficult situation the country is in, says Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide. The new transitional government is given the demanding task of preparing for democratic and free elections. This is a crossroads for Bangladesh, and I hope that respect for human rights will be a pillar in the political transitions that are now commencing, says Eide. Norway would like to see a unifying and inclusive process, with full respect for basic human rights and the…
Staff Correspondent Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain said that Sheikh Hasina’s extended stay in Delhi will not negatively impact the bilateral relations between Bangladesh and India. “Bilateral relations is a big thing … it’s built on mutual interest,” he said when asked by a journalist if Sheikh Hasina’s prolonged stay in India might affect the relationship between the two neighboring countries. “This is a hypothetical question. If someone stays in a country why the relations with that particular country will be affected. There is no reason for that,” he said. Hossain made these comments while speaking to reporters after…
Staff Correspondent Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus has expressed satisfaction at the significant improvement of the law and order in the country. He appreciated the military's active role in helping improve the situation when Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz Zaman met the Chief Adviser at his office at the State Guest House Jamuna, said Chief Adviser's office spokesman. Senior Bangladesh Army officials attended the meeting. The Chief Adviser also held meeting with secretaries of more than two dozen ministries. He enquired about the development projects being implemented by the ministries concerned. Cabinet Secretary Mahbub Hossain was present. Later…
Staff Correspondent The advisory council of the interim government today took a set of decisions including appointment of governor and deputy governors of Bangladesh Bank. Accepting the resignation letters of the governor of Bangladesh Bank and the Chairman of BSEC, the meeting decided to appoint governor of Bangladesh Bank soon, said a press release. A search committee has been formed comprising Muslim Chowdhury, Ahsan H. Mansur and Nazrul Islam for recommending appointments in the vacant posts of deputy governors of Bangladesh Bank. As per the decision, a list of all injured protestors shall be prepared at the earliest and their…
Staff Correspondent Interim government Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain said that the new interim government aims to foster friendly relations with all countries while protecting Bangladesh’s interests. “Our policy is to maintain good relations with all countries while protecting our national interests. We seek friendship with all and enmity with none, aiming to establish balanced relations,” Hossain said during his first press briefing at the foreign ministry this afternoon. He emphasized that transparency and honesty will be upheld in every step taken by the foreign ministry. “Our primary task is to safeguard our interests,” he added. When asked about…
Staff Correspondent The British Foreign Secretary David Lammy gave a statement welcoming the appointment of an interim government in Bangladesh, led by Professor Muhammad Yunus. The Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, said: “The UK welcomes the appointment of the interim government in Bangladesh, led by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. The interim government has the UK’s support as it works to restore peace and order, for the sake of the Bangladeshi people. We urge all actors to prevent further violence and loss of life.” “The people of Bangladesh deserve accountability and a peaceful pathway to an inclusive democratic future.” He added…
Staff Cprrespondent Interim Government’s Chief Adviser Nobel Laureate Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus today called upon the students and people to ensure the protection of minority communities of the country, alleging that vested quarters were fuelling a ruckus through perpetrating attack on minorities. “Newspapers publish reports that there were attacks on minority communities. Why are they struggling? Are they not citizens of the country? You (students) have been able to save the country, aren’t you able to save the minority families,” he told the students who participated in the anti-discriminatory student movement. Dr Yunus was exchanging views with the students of…
Staff Correspondent The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has welcomed the interim government in Bangladesh led by Nobel Laureate Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus. “I welcome the swearing in of Dr Muhammad Yunus to lead the interim government in Bangladesh,” Blinken wrote on his social media handle X on Saturday (Bangladesh time). He said Washington remains committed to working with Bangladesh as it charts a democratic and prosperous future of the people in Bangladesh. “The United States supports his (Yunus’s) call for calm and peace,” Blinken said. এন্টার করুন
Staff Correspondent The Cabinet Division has announced the portfolios of the members of the interim government that was sworn-in on Thursday night. A gazette notification was published in this regard. The portfolios of the advisers to the interim government are as follows: Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus: Cabinet Division, defence ministry, armed forces division, education ministry, road, transport and bridges ministry, food ministry, housing and public works ministry, land ministry, textiles and jute ministry, agriculture ministry, science and technology ministry, railways ministry, public administration ministry, power, energy and mineral resources ministry, shipping ministry, water resources ministry, women and children affairs ministry,…
