Bangladesh president dissolves Parliament; Former PM Khaleda Zia released

Dhaka, Aug 6: Bangladesh president Mohammed Shahabuddin has dissolved the parliament on Tuesday following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation and departure from the country amidst widespread protests.

The decision was made after the president consulted with military leaders, political figures, civil society representatives, and student movement leaders, according to a statement from the president’s office cited by the Daily Star.

Dhaka, Aug 6: Bangladesh president Mohammed Shahabuddin has dissolved the parliament on Tuesday following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation and departure from the country amidst widespread protests.

The decision was made after the president consulted with military leaders, political figures, civil society representatives, and student movement leaders, according to a statement from the president’s office cited by the Daily Star.