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Hans India
a day ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Awami League slams B'desh interim govt's 'reckless' move of altering Ganabhaban structure
Dhaka: Bangladesh's Awami League has sharply criticised the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government for what it calls a "reckless and disgraceful" decision to implement structural changes at Ganabhaban, the official residence of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The party denounced the move as an attack on the nation's democratic heritage and accused the interim administration of overstepping its mandate. The party described the move as 'a reckless and disgraceful decision' and expressed grave concern over the 'illegal, fascist usurper Yunus and his clique's politically motivated attempt' to construct a "so-called mass graveyard' inside the Ganabhaban premises. 'It appears this illegal occupying group fails to understand that Ganabhaban is not Sheikh Hasina's private residence. It is the official residence of the head of government of Bangladesh and was designed in harmony with the architectural plan of the National Parliament complex. The iconic American architect Louis I. Kahn designed the Parliament building and its surrounding structures. It is considered one of the finest architectural works in the world, a reflection of Bangladesh's heritage and culture,' read a statement issued by the Awami League on Monday. 'Altering this structure means attempting to distort our national heritage and cultural identity. Therefore, we strongly condemn and protest any fundamental changes to the architecture of the National Parliament building, Ganabhaban, or any of its associated structures,' the statement added. The party asserted that just as the White House is the official residence of the President of the United States, and 10 Downing Street that of the British Prime Minister, so too is Ganabhaban the official residence of Bangladesh's Prime Minister, 'not a private home of Sheikh Hasina'. Slamming the Yunus-led interim government, the Awami League stated that 'this construction, ignoring the architectural significance of Ganabhaban, stems solely from deep-seated hatred toward the daughter of Bangabandhu, Sheikh Hasina.' The party mentioned that the greenery and environmental harmony around Ganabhaban carry significant ecological value, which is being ignored 'out of malice and spite by this fascist, murderous, and illegal regime of Yunus.' 'Just days ago, after failing to manage the aftermath of the Milestone tragedy, the fascist-murderer Yunus took to Facebook to beg the people for help. And yet, today, he is shamefully spending taxpayers' money on such hateful and unnecessary projects. To this violent extremist clique, establishing their hatred takes precedence over saving lives. On behalf of the Bangladesh Awami League, we vehemently denounce and protest this vile, politically motivated act,' the statement concluded.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Health
- NDTV
Bangladesh's Yunus Thanks India For Treating Dhaka Jet Crash Victims
Dhaka: A delegation of 21 physicians and nurses from Singapore, China, and India met with Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday at the State Guest House Jamuna. The international medical teams are currently in Dhaka to provide specialised healthcare services to victims of the recent plane crash at Milestone School and College. During the meeting, Professor Muhammad Yunus expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the rapid response and medical support extended by the healthcare professionals. He commended their dedication and solidarity at a time of national crisis and emphasised the importance of international cooperation in emergency healthcare. "These teams have come not just with their skills, but with their hearts," said Professor Yunus. "Their presence reaffirms our shared humanity and the value of global partnerships in times of tragedy," he added. Chief Adviser thanks foreign medical teams for treating plane crash victims Dhaka, July 27, 2025: A delegation of 21 physicians and nurses from Singapore, China, and India met with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday at the State Guest House Jamuna. The… — Chief Adviser of the Government of Bangladesh (@ChiefAdviserGoB) July 28, 2025 The medical teams have been working tirelessly alongside local healthcare professionals to ensure critical treatment and trauma care for the injured, many of whom are young children. The Chief Adviser also acknowledged the swift diplomatic coordination that enabled the teams to arrive and begin their work without delay. He assured the visiting professionals of the government's full support in facilitating their mission. The Chief Adviser also urged the physicians to maintain long-term connections with Bangladesh, even virtually, for institutional collaboration, medical education exchange, and sustained engagement in capacity building and innovation in the healthcare sector. He emphasised that such partnerships could lay the foundation for lasting cooperation in public health and emergency preparedness. Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum thanked the physicians and nurses for extending their hand during this difficult time. Professor Sayedur Rahman, special assistant to the Chief Adviser for the Ministry of Health, said that many lives were saved as the foreign physicians rushed immediately. At the meeting, Prof Dr Md Nasir Uddin, Director, National Institute of Burn & Plastic Surgery (NIBPS), said that it was proven again that doctors are without borders. Ten members from Singapore, eight from China, and four from India attended the meeting. Among others, the Chinese Ambassador to Dhaka, Yao Wen, and the Singapore Head of Mission in Dhaka were also present at the meeting. On July 21, 2025, a Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft, specifically a Chinese-origin F-7 BGI fighter jet, crashed into the Milestone School and College campus in Dhaka 's Uttara neighbourhood. The crash resulted in the deaths of at least 27 people and injured over 170 others, mostly students. Bangladesh's interim government declared a national day of mourning on July 22, with flags flown at half-mast in all government offices and educational institutions.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Bangladesh Polls Announcement Likely In August, Yunus Calls For Unity
National elections in Bangladesh are likely to be announced in the first week of August by the country's interim government, according to media reports, with the announcement expected to coincide with the first anniversary of the protests that led to the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government. Chief Adviser of the interim government, Professor Muhammad Yunus, is expected to make the announcement through a national address. Elections to install a government with a political mandate are likely to be held in February next year. Several political parties in Bangladesh have been pressing for elections, arguing that the interim government lacks a political mandate. Demands for elections by December, however, appear to have been ignored. Earlier on June 13, Bangladesh Nationalist Party's acting Chairman Tarique Rahman met with Chief Adviser Yunus in London during his official visit to the United Kingdom. In a joint statement following the meeting, Muhammad Yunus had said, "If necessary preparations are completed, the next national election could be held in the week before the beginning of Ramadan in 2026 (early February)." Notably, pressure has been mounting on Yunus to announce elections, as the country has been without an elected government since the ouster of Sheikh Hasina in August 2024. The BNP, which is the main political contender following the ban on the Awami League, remains optimistic about the announcement of an election date and timeline. Bangladesh daily Prothom Alo quoted BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir saying on Monday, "If the Chief Adviser announces the election date within a couple of days, we will be happy-because that's exactly what we have been demanding." However, Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh, a hardline Islamic outfit that has supported Yunus, is reportedly not in favour of announcing an election date at this stage. Critics argue that Yunus has remained in power with the backing of Jamaat-e-Islami. Following the fall of the Hasina government, the ban on Jamaat was lifted, and its registration with the Election Commission was restored, allowing it to contest future elections. However, Muhammad Yunus has not indicated anything about an election date announcement despite multiple calls to do so. After holding meetings with the political parties on Saturday, he had called for "unity to thwart attempts to disrupt the election." "If all the forces of the uprising cannot come together to conduct a fair election, this great opportunity will slip through our hands," the Chief Adviser said during a discussion with top leaders of various political parties. Expressing hope for the cooperation of all political parties to organise a fair election, Muhammad Yunus said, "Whenever we move forward with election preparations, various conspiracies come to light. But the reality is that no conspiracy can obstruct the democratic journey. Because the unity of all democratic forces on the issue of fascism is clear." Notably, Sheikh Hasina was toppled in a student-led revolution in August 2024 and was charged with crimes against humanity, including incitement, conspiracy, and issuing orders that led to mass killings.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Health
- Indian Express
Pigeon 1, MCD 0: Why Delhiites won't stop feeding their feathered friends
At 9 am, Muhammad Yunus fixes his blue umbrella near Delhi Gate on Asaf Ali Road. Methodically, he lays out plates filled with a spread of green and black gram, dried corn and namkeen. He then waits for customers — the dozens of people who stop at his roadside stall to feed pigeons. 'I sell roasted gram for Rs 10-20, depending on the demand. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has sent us challans, asking us to vacate the area,' says Yunus, who has been running his tiny stall at this spot for the last 15 years. Soon after, Sudha Pandey arrives with a Rs 10 note. She buys a cup of roasted gram for the birds. 'I have been coming here for seven days now to pray for my husband who is admitted in the hospital. When we feed someone, they bless us,' she says. In a letter dated July 8, the MCD's health department asked the veterinary department to control the Capital's burgeoning pigeon population. This followed warnings about pigeon faeces causing respiratory and fungal infections and the need to control their population. The issue of the birds being a public menace and causing diseases also became a topic of discussion in the civic body's Standing Committee in a meeting on June 27. Last year, the MCD had said that public feeding of pigeons, which leads to the population of the birds increasing beyond the carrying capacity of an area, would be checked. In a similar move earlier this month, the Maharashtra government had directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to close kabootar khanas or pigeon feeding spots in the city, citing serious health hazards due to pigeon droppings and feathers. According to Dr Vikas Maurya, senior director and head of Pulmonology at Fortis Hospital in Shalimar Bagh, pigeon droppings are the root cause of many diseases in India. 'These can cause fungal and bacterial diseases such as Campylobacter, allergic reactions such as sneezing, running nose, itching eyes as well as Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, which can eventually cause lung fibrosis,' he says. 'Hawkers don't even realise that being exposed to the birds for so long is harmful. The rampant increase in pigeon population needs to be controlled,' he adds. Tradition and faith, however, mean that enforcement is tough. 'The civic body cannot completely ban pigeon feeding activities in Delhi. Also, as of now, we do not have any plan to construct designated pigeon feeding areas,' a senior MCD official says. Over the past three months, however, the MCD has put up announcement boards at popular feeding spots to warn people. The Indian Express visited some spots where bird feeders gather regularly. Shastri Park Almost 20 km from Delhi Gate, MCD workers clean polythene bags with pigeon feed lying on the pavement at Shastri Park. As vehicles pass by, dried pigeon excrement and loose feathers fly in the air. 'We ask people not to feed birds here, but they don't listen… They keep flocking to the area, pigeon feed in hand,' one of the MCD workers says. The worker adds that occasionally, pigeons are captured and taken to a veterinary hospital in Teliwara Shahdara, where they are kept in a cage. Rajghat Ramjeet, who feeds pigeons everyday while on the way to his office near Rajghat, is unconcerned about the MCD's directive. 'If the MCD wants us to stop, they should build some designated feeding spots facilities. We will go there.' The feeding spot he has chosen is in the central verge of two busy roads going towards ITO and ISBT Kashmere Gate. The pigeons flock to the centre of the large open space as soon as passersby stop to empty a sack of grain. Two hawkers, who sell grains here, keep their ware hidden, as a nearby MCD board reads — 'No Feeding Zone'. Chittaranjan Park For residents staying near Chittaranjan Park in Southeast Delhi, the pigeon feeding spot located near B Block has been a major cause of concern. Feathers, dried faeces, grains, sometimes even dead birds, are routinely found at the spot. The feeders, they claim, pay no heed to traffic rules, parking their vehicles in the middle of the road – sometimes also in the wrong direction – to feed birds. A resident of Nehru Apartments, Satish Kumar, says the birds fly low near the feeding spot, resulting in injuries to many motorists. 'We can't walk around the feeding spot, it smells. The food that rots there has led to an increase in the rat population; the rodents sometimes enter our homes too… Moreover, pigeons build nests in our balconies, which are also full of dried faeces,' he adds. Piyush Prasad, the RWA president of Nehru Apartments, says many pigeons die when vehicles hit them. 'This has led to an increase in the feline population as well, since they feed on the carcass.'
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Health
- Business Standard
Yunus thanks India, global teams for treating Dhaka plane crash victims
A delegation of 21 physicians and nurses from Singapore, China, and India met with Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday at the State Guest House Jamuna. The international medical teams are currently in Dhaka to provide specialised healthcare services to victims of the recent plane crash at Milestone School and College. During the meeting, Professor Muhammad Yunus expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the rapid response and medical support extended by the healthcare professionals. He commended their dedication and solidarity at a time of national crisis and emphasised the importance of international cooperation in emergency healthcare. "These teams have come not just with their skills, but with their hearts," said Professor Yunus. "Their presence reaffirms our shared humanity and the value of global partnerships in times of tragedy," he added. The medical teams have been working tirelessly alongside local healthcare professionals to ensure critical treatment and trauma care for the injured, many of whom are young children. The Chief Adviser also acknowledged the swift diplomatic coordination that enabled the teams to arrive and begin their work without delay. He assured the visiting professionals of the government's full support in facilitating their mission. The Chief Adviser also urged the physicians to maintain long-term connections with Bangladesh, even virtually, for institutional collaboration, medical education exchange, and sustained engagement in capacity building and innovation in the healthcare sector. He emphasised that such partnerships could lay the foundation for lasting cooperation in public health and emergency preparedness. Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum thanked the physicians and nurses for extending their hand during this difficult time. Professor Sayedur Rahman, special assistant to the Chief Adviser for the Ministry of Health, said that many lives were saved as the foreign physicians rushed immediately. At the meeting, Prof Dr Md. Nasir Uddin, Director, National Institute of Burn & Plastic Surgery (NIBPS), said that it was proven again that doctors are without borders. Ten members from Singapore, eight from China, and four from India attended the meeting. Among others, the Chinese Ambassador to Dhaka, Yao Wen, and the Singapore Head of Mission in Dhaka were also present at the meeting. On July 21, 2025, a Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft, specifically a Chinese-origin F-7 BGI fighter jet, crashed into the Milestone School and College campus in Dhaka's Uttara neighbourhood. The crash resulted in the deaths of at least 27 people and injured over 170 others, mostly students. Bangladesh's interim government declared a national day of mourning on July 22, with flags flown at half-mast in all government offices and educational institutions. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
