He submitted his resignation letter to the Finance Ministry at 3:00pm on the day, according to sources.

Mr Talukder has not been attending office since former prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country on August 05 in the face of a mass uprising led by the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement.

Earlier on August 07, six contractual high officials of the central bank including Deputy Governor (DG-1) Kazi Sayedur Rahman resigned in the face of the demonstrations carried out by the officials and employees of the central bank.

The demonstrators claimed that two other DGs – Md Khurshid Alam and Dr Md Habibur Rahman – and head of BFIU Masud Biswas agreed to submit their resignations shortly while Policy Advisor of the BB Abu Farah Md Nasser is seen left the office amid the demonstration.

On the other hand, Governor Abdur Rouf Talukder and Md Khurshid Alam did not turn up to the office on the day.

Another DG Nurun Nahar will continue home office until the new interim government is formed and appointed one to take the helm of the central bank, the protestors claimed.

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Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN) - Portfolios have been distributed among the chief adviser and other advisers after the formation of the interim government headed by Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus.

A gazette notification was published in this connection on Friday.

The portfolios of the advisers to the interim government are as follows:

Salehuddin Ahmed: Finance and Planning ministry

Asif Nazrul: Law Ministry

Adilur Rahman Khan: Industries Ministry

Hasan Arif: LGRD ministry

Syeda Rizwana Hasan: Environment Ministry

Sharmin Murshid: Social Welfare Ministry

Brigadier (retd) AKM Sakhawat Hossain: Home Ministry

AFM Khalid Hossain: Religious Affairs Ministry

Farida Akhtar: Fisheries and Livestock Ministry

Nurjahan Begum: Health Ministry

Nahid Islam: Information and Broadcasting Ministry

Asif Mahmud: Youth and Sports ministry

Chief adviser to the interim government, Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus, is in charge of the remaining 27 ministries and divisions.

Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN) - Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will return to her country when its new caretaker government decides to hold elections, her son has said.

Hasina fled to India on Monday after weeks of deadly protests forced her to quit. A caretaker government led by Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus was sworn in on Thursday, which will be tasked with holding elections, reports NDTV.

Speaking to the Times of India, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, who is based in the US, said, "For the time being, she (Hasina) is in India. She will go back to Bangladesh the moment the interim government decides to hold an election."

Hasina's Awami League party does not feature in the interim government, following a student-led uprising against the long-time former prime minister whose exit came after nationwide violence killed about 300 people and injured thousands.

She is sheltering in a safe house in the New Delhi area. Indian media has reported that she plans to seek asylum in Britain, but the British Home Office has declined to comment.

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The Indian PM congratulated the Bangladesh interim government chief in a post on social media platform X, formerly twitter, minutes after the later took oath at a ceremony at Bangabhaban in Dhaka.

“My best wishes to Professor Muhammad Yunus on the assumption of his new responsibilities. We hope for an early return to normalcy, ensuring the safety and protection of Hindus and all other minority communities. India remains committed to working with Bangladesh to fulfill the shared aspirations of both our peoples for peace, security and development,” reads the post on X.

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Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin administering oath to Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser of the interim government, which is formed tonight.

Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN) – The much-expected interim government led by Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus took oath today amid a festive ceremony at Bangabhaban, the official residence of Bangladesh president.

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath to the 17-member body of the new interim government at Darbar Hall in Bangabhaban.

At first, Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus took the oath, later, his 16-member advisory body was administered the oaths.

The swearing-in ceremony began by showing respect to the people including students who had lost their lives in the protest that led to the resignation of the prime minister of Bangladesh.

Earlier, the Bangabhaban was bedecked for the swearing-in ceremony of the interim government.

During the 12-minute swearing-in ceremony, heads of three armed forces, prominent leaders of BNP, Jatiya Party and Jamaat; coordinators of the student movement, senior government officials, journalists and a host of people were present.

The interim government took oaths just three-days after the resignation of prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus along with his 16-member advisory body took the oath at the catastrophic time when the country is undergoing different types of anarchy including violence, burglary and mugging after the ousting of Hasina.

The Full List Of The Advisory Body Of The Newly Formed Interim Government:

1. Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus, a pioneer in microfinance and a Nobel laureate
2. Dr Salehuddin Ahmed, former Bangladesh Bank governor
3. Hasan Arif, former attorney general and an adviser of Fakhruddin Ahmed-led caretaker government
4. Dr Asif Nazrul, Dhaka University teacher
5. Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (Bela) Chief Executive
6. Farida Akhtar, Prominent women’s rights activist
7. Adilur Rahman Khan, founder Odhikar
8. Brig Gen (Retd) M Sakhawat Hossain, former election commissioner
9. Tauhid Hossain, former foreign secretary
10. Md Nahid Islam, Anti-Discriminatory Student Movement Organiser
11. Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan, Anti-Discriminatory Student Movement Organiser
12. Nurjahan Begum,Grameen Telecom trustee
13. Sharmeen Murshid, Freedom Fighter
14. Supradip Chakma, chairman CHTDB
15. AFM Khalid Hossain,Hefazat-e-Islam nayeb-e-ameer and Islami Andolan Bangladesh adviser
16. Farooqu-e-Azam
17. Bidhan Ranjan Roy

Bangladesh has got its new interim government Thursday, three-days after the resignation of just ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus is the chief adviser of the 16-member advisory body of the interim government which was formed by taking oath at the Bangabhaban, the official residence of Bangladesh president at 9:32pm.

The Full List Of The Advisory Body Of The Newly Formed Interim Government:

1. Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus, a pioneer in microfinance and a Nobel laureate
2. Dr Salehuddin Ahmed, former Bangladesh Bank governor
3. Hasan Arif, former attorney general and an adviser of Fakhruddin Ahmed-led caretaker government
4. Dr Asif Nazrul, Dhaka University teacher
5. Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (Bela) Chief Executive
6. Farida Akhtar, Prominent women’s rights activist
7. Adilur Rahman Khan, founder Odhikar
8. Brig Gen (Retd) M Sakhawat Hossain, former election commissioner
9. Tauhid Hossain, former foreign secretary
10. Md Nahid Islam, Anti-Discriminatory Student Movement Organiser
11. Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan, Anti-Discriminatory Student Movement Organiser
12. Nurjahan Begum,Grameen Telecom trustee
13. Sharmeen Murshid, Freedom Fighter
14. Supradip Chakma, chairman CHTDB
15. AFM Khalid Hossain,Hefazat-e-Islam nayeb-e-ameer and Islami Andolan Bangladesh adviser
16. Farooqu-e-Azam
17. Bidhan Ranjan Roy

Arfin Negar

Traditionally, guardians have chastised school and college students for spending excessive time on Facebook. However, amidst the current political upheaval in Dhaka, Facebook has emerged as an invaluable tool for residents to combat various crimes, including burglary and mugging. This change comes as the police force has refrained from their duties following a series of fatal attacks on their barracks and colleagues.

The power of social media, particularly Facebook, is now evident as Dhaka city dwellers use the platform to abate crimes. With police stations in most areas deserted, the situation has left the capital in a state of panic and uncertainty. In the absence of police presence over the past three days, residents have turned to Facebook to report incidents of looting, robbery, and mugging.

As reports of criminal activities surged on social media, the Bangladesh Army stepped in, urging citizens to contact the nearest army camp for assistance in cases of sabotage, robbery, violence, and threats to life. Notable incidents of robbery have been reported in various areas, including Dhanmondi, Mohammadpur, Jafrabad, Bosila, Jigatola, ECB Chattar, Uttara, Mirpur, and Jatrabari.

In response, panic-stricken residents have formed neighborhood patrol groups to safeguard their communities. Reports on Facebook indicate that these local patrols have successfully thwarted several robbery attempts, even capturing some alleged robbers. Army personnel have also intervened in certain areas to prevent criminal activities.

In addition to forming patrol teams, locals have established communication cells using various messaging platforms. These groups identify problem zones and relay information to the patrol teams. In this circumstance, Facebook has become a crucial platform for reporting incidents of robbery and burglary, enabling real-time updates and coordinated responses.

Loudspeaker announcements have also been made in various neighborhoods, urging residents to take to the streets around midnight to confront criminals. Mosques in different parts of Dhaka have broadcast warnings about robbers in the vicinity, advising people to lock their doors and remain vigilant. Residents have been asked to stay alert and prepare for defensive action at any moment.

Fear of robberies has led many Dhaka residents to spend sleepless nights, with anxious family members calling each other to ensure their safety. In many households, people have kept their lights off to avoid attracting attention from criminals exploiting the political chaos and the absence of police.

The ongoing political turmoil was triggered by the resignation of Sheikh Hasina as the prime minister on Monday, following a month-long protest by the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement. Reports confirm that Hasina has fled to India. In the wake of her departure, Army Chief of Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman addressed the nation, announcing plans to form an interim government.

The interim government, led by Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus, is expected to take oath tonight at 8:00pm. General Waker-Uz-Zaman yesterday expressed his hope that normalcy would return within three to four days. Meanwhile, citizens have flooded social media with comments expressing their desire for new political leadership, rejecting existing political parties.

Arfin Negar is the acting editor of Bangladesh Business News. email: arfinnegar11@gmail.com

The Inter Services Public Relation Directorate (ISPR) issued a release in this regard.

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The residents of Dhaka are in a state of panic and uncertainty as reports of looting, robbing and mugging flooded on social media especially on Facebook in absence of the on-duty police over the last three days.

The same kinds of news have also been reported from different parts of the country.

In this situation, the Bangladesh Army, after the police force suspended its duties, has requested people to contact their nearest army camp if anyone faces any incident of sabotage, robbery, violence and life threats.

Robbery incidents have been reported in multiple areas, including Dhanmondi, Mohammadpur, Jafrabad, Bosila, Jigatola, ECB Chattar, Uttara, Mirpur and Jatrabari.

Meanwhile, the panic-gripped Dhaka residents formed area-wise patrol groups to ensure their respective neighbourhoods’ safety and security across the capital. It has been reported in Facebook that locals in many areas have managed to fend off the robbery attempts, catching several alleged robbers.

In some of the places, army personnel also fended off such attempts.

Along with forming the area-based petrol teams, locals also formed communications cells among citizens on different messaging platforms. Groups would go to areas identified as problem zones and report back on the matter to the petrol teams.

Many citizens also took to Facebook to report incidents of robbery and burglary.

Locals also made loudspeakers to make announcements asking people to take to the streets around midnight to confront the criminals.

The mosques in different areas of Dhaka also announced that robbers have entered their neighbourhoods and asked people to keep their doors locked. The residents are also be asked be alert and be prepared for defensive action anytime.

The social media reports also said some of the locals earlier saw dacoits armed with machetes and tried to apprehend them but the criminals ran away.

Dhaka residents in many areas have spent sleepless night from the fear of robberies and the anxious kinsmen called each other over phone to know whether they are safe and secured. In many residents people remained vigilant keeping the house lights off in fear of the criminals who are taking the advantages of the ongoing political situation and absence of police on the streets and their respective police stations.

The country has been facing an immense political turmoil along with social insecurity since Monday following the step down of Sheikh Hasina from the post of prime minister of the country.

Hasina stepped down and fled the country yesterday following the countrywide demonstration carried out by the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement. She is now in India, as Indian sources confirmed.

In the set back of this political development, the Army Chief of Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman on Monday addressed the nation and declared that an interim government will be formed soon.

Yesterday, the army chief said that a 15-member team of the interim government led by Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus is expected to take oath tonight at 8:00pm.

He also expected that normalcy will return within three to four days while the common people are expecting that the situation will come under control gradually once the interim government takes the helm of the country.

Meanwhile, the mass people also overflowed the social media making comments that they do not want any existing political parities to run the country.

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Responding to a query, the army chief said, "The interim government will be comprised of 15 members. However, the number can be changed later."

The army chief made the announcement in a televised press conference this evening.

He also praised the students' streets and various public establishments cleaning activities and traffic movement controlling actions in the absence of traffic police terming it a ‘great job’.

"We are very glad that they are doing this. I request them to continue this work. We all want to bring back a normal environment," he said during the televised press briefing.

General Waker also said Ansar-VDP members have also been deployed to control the traffic. Members of the Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC) are also working.

Dr Yunus was chosen to be the chief adviser of the upcoming interim government last night in a meeting between a 13-member team of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement leaders with President Mohammed Shahabuddin and the chiefs of three military forces.

During the briefing, the army chief hoped that normalcy would return within three to four days as the situation across the country is improving significantly.

Those who were involved in the violence committed during the protest will not be spared and legal action would be taken against them, he added.

He said the air force and navy chief are with him and they are working together.

He also said he spoke to Prof Muhammad Yunus: "I felt very good talking to him. It seemed to me that he is very eager to do this job. I am certain that he will be successful in taking us to a democratic process, and that we will be benefited from it."

The country is facing uncertainty after resignation and fleeing of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on August 5 in the face of a mass uprising against her and her Awami League government.

Her resignation followed around three weeks of violence that had its origins in the students' demand for reform to the quota system in public service jobs.