President Ranil Wickremesinghe welcomed the recent release of Khalida Zia from prison, noting that this move, had it happened earlier, might have altered the political landscape in Bangladesh. “If Sheikh Hasina had acted sooner, she might still be Prime Minister today. However, I am hopeful that peace and stability will soon return to Bangladesh,” he added. The president emphasized that …
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Dr Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate widely known for his Grameen Bank initiative that introduced Bangladesh to microcredit, is a fierce Hasina critic who is facing several criminal cases. He called Hasina’s resignation on Monday as a “second liberation” for the country. Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus will become the chief adviser of the interim government …
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Hasina’s departure appears to have defused the high tension in Dhaka, where more deadly protests were feared on Monday. Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country following weeks of deadly demonstrations against her government. The removal of Hasina on Monday followed weeks of deadly protests and appears to have averted the threat of further bloodshed. The …
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Protesters have demonstrated a ‘selfless sense of justice’: BNP chairman Tarique Rahman, the exiled acting chairman of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party, says that Hasina’s resignation “proves the power of the people”. “Together, let’s rebuild Bangladesh into a democratic and developed nation, where the rights and freedoms of all people are protected,” Rahman posted on X. ‘Only way out is …
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State Minister for Transport Lasantha Alagiyawanna announced that the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has officially decided to support President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the upcoming presidential election, with 90% of the executive council and a majority of the party’s MPs agreeing to this decision. He also highlighted that the SLFP’s robust organizational network has already started efforts to secure President …
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Almost half of dementia cases worldwide could be prevented or delayed, a study has found, as experts named 14 risk factors. The number of people living with dementia globally is forecast to nearly triple to 153 million by 2050, and researchers warn this presents a rapidly growing threat to health and social care systems. Global health and social costs linked to dementia …
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There will be no fuel price revision for the month of August, the Power and Energy Ministry said. Accordingly, the current fuel prices will not be changed.
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe has arranged to appoint three special committees as a preliminary measure to address the security and economic pressures that may affect Sri Lanka, considering the potential developments in the Middle East and globally, including the assassination of a Hamas political leader in Iran. Accordingly, the President has initiated the formation of a special committee on national security, …
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his commitment to enhancing youth organizations, including the Girl Guide Association, Scout Association, Cadet Corps, and Youth Corps, in every aspect. His objective is to foster substantial contributions from young people towards the country’s future. The President highlighted that the government has already allocated the necessary funds for youth programs. As the country’s economy strengthens, the …
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All applications for postal voting must be submitted to the respective District Election Offices by midnight on August 5, the Election Commission announced. In a statement, the Election Commission clarified that applications for postal votes must be handed directly to the District Returning Officers by August 5. Applications submitted after this deadline will be rejected without review. To assist postal …
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