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.

Source: bd News24 August 07, 2024 06:31 UTC