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The Nobel laureate, who is set to lead the interim government, calls for an end to violenceDo not let victory slip away due to mistakes: YunusInterim government head Muhammad Yunus has called on the people of the country to ensure that the victory earned by toppling the Sheikh Hasina government does not slip away due to mistakes. “Let us make the best use of our new victory. Let us not let this slip away because of our mistakes.”He urged calm on all sides, saying:“I fervently appeal to everybody to stay calm. Let us not miss the chance by going into any senseless violence. The flight is set to land at Dhaka’s Shahjalal International Airport at 2:10pm, according to Yunus Centre Executive Director Lamiya Morshed.

advertisementThen came the formal announcement from BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir who said Tarique Rahman, the party’s acting chairman, will be returning to Bangladesh very soon. “You all know that our leader, Tarique Rahman, has been unjustly exiled abroad due to false cases. And if the BNP wins, Tarique Rahman is almost certainly the next prime minister. Challenge for India with Tarique at the helmadvertisementIf Tarique becomes Bangladesh’s next elected prime minister, what would that mean for India? Some visits of BNP leaders to India after the BJP assumed office in 2014 were said to have happened through this liaison.

The son of the ousted Bangladesh prime minister flags the news of Hasina’s US visa cancellation as misinformationNo decision made on Hasina’s move to elsewhere from Delhi, says her son JoyAwami League President Sheikh Hasina’s son Sajeeb Wazed Joy says no decision has been made yet over the ousted prime minister’s move to anywhere else from India’s capital New Delhi, where she took refuge after leaving the country. The news of Hasina’s visa cancellation by the United States that surfaced in Indian media outlets is misinformation, Joy said in an interview on Tuesday with Germany's international broadcaster Deutsche Welle. When asked where Hasina is and how she is doing, Joy said, “She is fine and in India at the moment. According to media reports, senior Awami League leaders knew about Hasina’s decision to leave the country. You have to leave now.”About Awami League’s leadership, Joy said neither he nor the family currently has any plans to enter politics.

The situation in Dhaka was largely calm on Tuesday after a day of unrest and a night of tension. The newspaper earlier reported the death of 98 people till 12 pm on Sunday. The total death toll stood at 114 on Sunday. “With this, the total death toll stood at 440 in 21 days from July 16 to yesterday,” the paper said. "The President dissolved the Jatiya Sangsad (Parliament) under an executive order," a Bangabhaban (Presidential Palace) spokesman told news agency PTI.

Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | RSSLocal governments are preparing for potential ballot initiatives in November that would slow property tax collections as real estate values climb. While the tax on vacant homes would require voter approval, a real estate transfer fee could be passed by local elected officials. Crested Butte voters in 2021 rejected a proposal for a $2,500-a-year empty home tax on homes that were vacant half the year. The survey showed 90,728 of those unoccupied homes were for “seasonal, recreational or occasional use” and 43,819 of those vacant homes were available for rent. Colorado legislators have counted about 24,100 homes in Colorado that are available as short-term rentals, many of those clustered around resort communities.

The public school exams were suspended amid the violence surrounding the quota reform protests and have been deferred several timesHSC exams suspended again, new schedule to be announcedThe Higher Secondary Certificate and equivalent exams have been suspended once again amid the prevailing situation in the country. The HSC and equivalent exams were suspended from Jul 18. When the situation deteriorated further, the education authorities suspended all exams until Aug 1. As circumstances calmed slightly, a new schedule for the HSC and equivalent exams was announced on Aug 4. Finally, after repeated delays, the exams were to resume under a new schedule from Aug 11.

New York State Sen. Lea Webb (D) announced $25,000 in grant funding allocated to Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services at a Monday event held at CARS’s West State Street office in downtown Ithaca. CARS, which was founded in 1972, provides both residential and outpatient services to those recovering from addiction in the area. In a press release, Webb said the funding for CARS is part of continuing work to address addiction in her district and “expand access” to recovery services. Webb explained that this investment in telehealth services could expand the reach of recovery services to people in rural areas, where she said transportation can be a barrier to care. Leaderboard 2In her speech, Webb emphasized the prevalence of substance abuse, calling the state’s provision of resources thus far to address addiction inconsistent amid a “dire” need for addiction recovery services.

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Tuesday dissolved the parliament to make way for the formation of an interim administration, a day after prime minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country following massive protests against her government. Bangladeshi Army soldiers patrol on the street after the government imposed a new curfew on Monday, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. A photo taken with a drone shows people gather around at the Bangladesh Parliament House in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 05 August 2024.: PTI Buses and other public transport were on the streets and traders were opening shops. In a statement to the Upper House, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also briefed the MPs on former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's "very short notice" request to come to India "for the moment". File pictureThe pressing question now is: where will Sheikh Hasina seek refuge?

The situation in Dhaka was largely calm on Tuesday after a day of unrest and a night of tension. The total death toll stood at 114 on Sunday. “With this, the total death toll stood at 440 in 21 days from July 16 to yesterday,” the paper said. Prothom Alo said that 37 bodies were brought to the Dhaka Medical College Hospital between 11 am and 8 pm on Monday. The residences and business establishments of ministers, party MPs and leaders of Hasina’s Awami League government were also attacked in Dhaka and outside Dhaka.

The protesters are calling for the resignations of central bank Governor Abdur Rouf Talukder and four deputy governorsBangladesh Bank officials are protesting to call for the resignations of Governor Abdur Rouf Talukder and several other senior officials at the central bank. Protesters calling for the resignation of the governor, four deputy governors, the chief of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit and policy advisors gathered at the Bangladesh Bank offices in Motijheel on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Bangladesh Bank deputy governor Kazi Sayedur Rahman has resigned amid the protests. They say all of the senior officials are involved in money laundering and financial irregularities. An official said that they cannot work properly at Bangladesh Bank because many senior officials are involved in illegal activities.

News World Bangladesh president dissolves parliament Clears way for fresh polls; death toll climbs to 440 in protests as efforts are on by the army to bring situation under control#Dhaka:Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Tuesday dissolved the parliament to make way for the formation of an interim administration, a day after prime minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country following massive protests against her government. “The President dissolved the Jatiya Sangsad (Parliament) under an executive order,” a Bangabhaban (presidential palace) spokesman told PTI. The president’s move to dissolve the parliament has cleared the way for fresh elections. The spokesman also said Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief and ex-premier Khaleda Zia was freed from house arrest. Despite high death toll, there were signs of a return to normalcy on Tuesday, with police and army patrolling the streets, BDNews24.com news portal said.

B’desh President dissolves ParltBy Anisur RahmanDHAKA,BANGLADESH President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Tuesday dissolved the Parliament to make way for the formation of an interim administration, a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country following massive protests against her Government. “The President dissolved the Jatiya Sangsad (Parliament) under an executive order,” a Bangabhaban (presidential palace) spokesman told PTI. The President’s move to dissolve the Parliament has cleared the way for fresh elections. He said they have already talked with 84-year-old Yunus, who has agreed to take the responsibility to save Bangladesh. Then I told the students that I can take the responsibility,” Yunus said.

The death toll in the anti-government protests in Bangladesh on Tuesday climbed to 440, with 100 more deaths reported after Sheikh Hasina fled the country, according to local media, even as efforts were on by the army to bring the situation under control in the violence-hit nation. Despite the high death toll, there were signs of a return to normalcy on Tuesday, with police and army patrolling the streets, BDNews24.com news portal said and added that schools were reopened after a long period of closure due to protests against Hasina over a controversial job quota system. The situation in Dhaka was largely calm on Tuesday after a day of unrest and a night of tension. Buses and other public transport were on the streets and traders were opening shops. Many battery-run rickshaws plied the roads, it added.

Police HQ says they include government officials, political leaders and activists, and media workersImmigration police turning away many former ministers and MPsMany former ministers and members of parliament are being turned away at immigration for not meeting the conditions for traveling abroad following the Awami League government's collapse amid a violent popular uprising. Among those being denied departure from airports and land ports are government officials, political leaders and activists, and media personnel. However, the message did not specify who exactly is being turned away without completing immigration. The message from the Police Headquarters, citing information received from the Special Branch of police, said they are being turned away in consultation with other intelligence agencies. “Activities at all immigration checkpoints in the country are ongoing,” the message read.