Critical decisions on presidency or constitution must keep long-term impact in mind
The recent statement by President Mohammed Shahabuddin regarding the resignation letter of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina has sparked a controversy that should not have occurred at all. On October 19, during a conversation with the editor-in-chief of daily Manab Zamin, the president said that he had heard about Hasina’s resignation but had no documentary evidence.
Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture, grappling with a political crisis that threatens the very foundation of its democracy.
Posts Joy on his verified Facebook page
For three days we were a state without a government.
We expect that those who form the interim government will respect difference–be it of gender, religion, ethnicity, or language.
The protest meeting was moderated by journalist Maksudul Haque Imu and began with a minute of silence to honour the martyrs of the anti-discrimination student movement. The gathering was marked by strong condemnations of the vandalism and attacks on cultural venues, as well as the targeted attack on the residence of musical artiste Rahul Anand, known for his involvement with the student movement.
The necessary steps that must be taken in consultation with the constitution for a just democracy in Bangladesh.
Hansal Mehta has voiced support for student protests and criticised Hasina's authoritarian regime through his X (formerly Twitter) account.
Critical decisions on presidency or constitution must keep long-term impact in mind
The recent statement by President Mohammed Shahabuddin regarding the resignation letter of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina has sparked a controversy that should not have occurred at all. On October 19, during a conversation with the editor-in-chief of daily Manab Zamin, the president said that he had heard about Hasina’s resignation but had no documentary evidence.
Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture, grappling with a political crisis that threatens the very foundation of its democracy.
Posts Joy on his verified Facebook page
For three days we were a state without a government.
We expect that those who form the interim government will respect difference–be it of gender, religion, ethnicity, or language.
The protest meeting was moderated by journalist Maksudul Haque Imu and began with a minute of silence to honour the martyrs of the anti-discrimination student movement. The gathering was marked by strong condemnations of the vandalism and attacks on cultural venues, as well as the targeted attack on the residence of musical artiste Rahul Anand, known for his involvement with the student movement.
The necessary steps that must be taken in consultation with the constitution for a just democracy in Bangladesh.
Hansal Mehta has voiced support for student protests and criticised Hasina's authoritarian regime through his X (formerly Twitter) account.
