All train services between India and Bangladesh have been suspended indefinitely, Railway officials said on Monday following unrest in the neighbouring country. According to the Railway Ministry, Maitri Express, Bandhan Express and Mitali Express operated their last trips in mid-July

Western powers called Monday for calm in Bangladesh after long-ruling leader Sheikh Hasina fled, with the United States saluting the military for forming an interim government rather than cracking down further on protesters. Sheikh Hasina, who had particularly close relations with

Anti-Discriminatory Student Movement’s key coordinators this morning proposed Nobel Laureate Dr Mohammad Yunus as the chief advisor of the interim government. In a video posted on social media, Nahid Islam, one of the movement’s key coordinators, announced that they had

The United States yesterday called for calm in Bangladesh following the resignation of long-time leader Sheikh Hasina and praised the military for establishing an interim government instead of escalating the crackdown on protesters. "We urge all parties to refrain from further

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

All government, semi-government, autonomous, semi-autonomous and private offices along with factories and all educational institutions, including schools, colleges, madrasah and universities, across the country will remain open from today. The Inter Services Public Relation Directorate

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday congratulated the students and protesters for ousting the Sheikh Hasina government through a mass uprising. In a message on his X (Twitter) handle, he said, “Congratulations to the students and protesters from all sections of

Sheikh Hasina’s son has told the BBC that there will be no political comeback for his mother, saying she was "so disappointed that after all her hard work, for a minority to rise up against her". Speaking to Newshour on the BBC World Service, Sajeeb Wazed Joy - who was

Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina landed at the Hindon Air Force base in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad - around 30 km from Delhi - Monday evening.  Hours earlier the 76-year-old five-time Prime Minister had resigned from her position after violent protests - over a government jobs

Sheikh Hasina has been refused asylum in India, Indian TV channel ABP English reported on Monday, quoting unidentified sources. According to the channel, Hasina is now likely to head to Europe. Meanwhile, India’s former foreign secretary and ex-high commissioner to Bangladesh

Authorities have announced the closure of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport after the resignation of the Sheikh Hasina led government. Flight operations through the airport have been suspended since 5:30 p.m. on Monday (August 5). Airport Director Group Captain Kamrul Islam

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman is holding a meeting with leaders of different political parties and civil society members at the army headquarters. Jatiya Party co-chairman Anisul Islam Mahmud and the party secretary general Mujibul Haque Chunnu have also been called in.

Thousands of people stormed Ganabhaban, the official residence of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, after her 15-year regime ended dramatically on Monday. Reports say she has already been moved to a safer location. Jubilant people found its entrance wide open and swarmed into

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman on Monday said an interim government will be formed to govern the country. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has quit the power, he said. While briefing the journalists this afternoon, he said: "All murders will be brought to book. Trust

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left the country this afternoon while thousands of protesters demanding her resignation entered her official Ganabhaban residence. A military helicopter took off from Bangabhaban with Sheikh Hasina at 2:30 on Monday.  According to

The shocking violence in Bangladesh must stop, said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk. Volker Turk said scores more protesters were killed over the weekend including 13 police officers when a police station was attacked in Sirajganj district. At least 32 children

Broadband internet service resumed countrywide around two hours after a complete shutdown in the morning. However, mobile internet service resumed at the same time.  The initial shutdown came in response to escalating unrest, disrupting communication nationwide. BDST:

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman will address the nation at 3pm on Monday, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. The countrymen have been asked to remain patient since then, it added. BDST: 1342 HRS, AUG 05, 2024 SMS

The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, a platform for protesting students, will observe a “March to Dhaka” programme on Monday to press home their one-point demand while a curfew is underway across the country for an indefinite period. The platform urged people from all

Student protesters have brought forward the date for holding their “March to Dhaka” programme from Tuesday to Monday, according to a Facebook post made by protest coordinator Asif Mahmud. On Sunday, Asif, a leader of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, in his facebook