Protest Demanding President's Resignation Protesters Leave Bangabhaban Area Following Coordinators' Assurances

Protest Demanding President’s Resignation: Protesters Leave Bangabhaban Area Following Coordinators’ Assurances

Calling for calm among the protesters in front of Bangabhaban, the coordinators of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, Hasnat Abdullah and Sarjis Alam, said, “We hope that President Md. Shahabuddin will resign by Thursday. Otherwise, we will resume our protests.” Following this, the protesters began to leave the Bangabhaban area. However, a section of the protesters…

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Election Live Updates: Harris Visits ‘Blue Wall’ States as Trump Stops in the South

Election Live Updates: Harris Visits ‘Blue Wall’ States as Trump Stops in the South

Vice President Kamala Harris is making campaign stops in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin while former President Donald Trump is in North Carolina. As early voting begins nationwide, former President Donald Trump stated he has not observed any evidence of election fraud, despite continuing to cast doubt on the integrity of the electoral process. During a…

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L.A. council candidate takes heat for saying ‘F— the police’ while discussing LAPD spending

L.A. council candidate takes heat for saying ‘F— the police’ while discussing LAPD spending

A Los Angeles City Council candidate recently faced backlash for making a controversial statement during discussions about LAPD funding, where they said “F— the police.” This comment, made in the context of criticisms of police spending, stirred significant reactions, reflecting ongoing tensions around police policies and budgeting in the city. The remarks were scrutinized both…

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The interim government has expressed frustration over recent remarks made by President Md. Shahabuddin regarding the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was removed from power following a student-led uprising. Several advisors have voiced their dissatisfaction, with Legal Advisor Asif Nazrul accusing the President of spreading false information. In response to the criticism and discussions, a press release from the President’s Office (Bangabhaban) urged that no new controversy should be stirred up regarding the resolved issue of Sheikh Hasina's resignation. The President called on everyone to refrain from creating situations that could destabilize or embarrass the interim government. After the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government and two and a half months into the formation of the interim government, President Shahabuddin, in an interview on October 19, mentioned that while he had heard of Sheikh Hasina’s resignation, he had not received any official documentation. This statement, published in a political magazine, sparked significant discussion and criticism.

Interim Government Angered by President’s Remarks on Hasina’s Resignation

The interim government has expressed frustration over recent remarks made by President Md. Shahabuddin regarding the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was removed from power following a student-led uprising. Several advisors have voiced their dissatisfaction, with Legal Advisor Asif Nazrul accusing the President of spreading “false information.” In response to the criticism…

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New Controversy Over Barring Awami League from Politics and Elections Reactions from BNP and Other Parties

New Controversy Over Barring Awami League from Politics and Elections: Reactions from BNP and Other Parties

A statement by Mahfuz Alam, the Special Assistant to Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor, has sparked a debate regarding the possibility of barring the Awami League and its allies from participating in political activities. Speaking at a press briefing on October 19 at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka, Mahfuz Alam addressed concerns about the legitimacy of…

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