Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman Wednesday said that the armed forces will extend all cooperation to the interim government headed by Nobel Laureate Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus.
During a press conference at the army headquarters in Dhaka this afternoon, General Waker said the interim government is likely to be sworn in at 8:00pm tomorrow, Thursday. He also said the advisory council may consist 15 members.
Dreams of youth to be materialised by making a democratic Bangladesh: Khaleda Zia
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Wednesday urged people to shun destruction, vengeance and revenge and make a society based on love and peace.
She said the dreams for which the young generation of the country shed their blood has to be fulfilled by making a democratic Bangladesh based on merit, competence and knowledge.
Khaleda Zia delivered the speech via a video link at the BNP rally in Naya Paltan. She has spoken openly after a long time.
“I thank Allah for being able to speak in front of you after suffering from illness for a long time. I want to thank you all as you prayed and fought for my release from jail and recover from illness,” she said.
‘We’ve been freed from a fascist and illegal government through a long struggle and sacrifice. I want to thank the brave people who struggled hard to make the impossible possible. I pay my tribute to hundreds of martyrs. This victory brings us a new prospect,” Khaleda Zia said.
Let us not allow any mistake to ruin this victory: Dr Yunus
A decision has been taken to form an interim government headed by Nobel laureate economist Dr Mohammad Yunus at a meeting of chiefs of armed forces, coordinators of Students Against Discrimination platform with President Md Shahabuddin. Meanwhile Dr Yunus has addressed the nation, says a press release of Yunus Center.
‘I congratulate brave students, who led in realizing our second victory day. I congratulate the people of Bangladesh, who extended full support in the movement of the students. Let’s ensure the best use of this fresh victory. Let us not allow any mistake to ruin this victory. I urge all to maintain peace, shun any kind of violence and not to destroy any kinds of properties. I request all students and people irrespective of political parties to maintain peace.’ He also urged all to reconstruct the country.
