When will there be free and fair elections in Bangladesh, top official of the interim government answered

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By Mayank Agnihotri

Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus- India TV Hindi

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Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus

Dhaka: A top official of Bangladesh’s interim government has said that the current situation in the country is almost normal, but some challenges still exist. He said that free and fair elections will be held after bringing deep reforms in the violence-hit country. Press Secretary of the Chief Advisor of the Interim Government Shafiqul Alam made this comment while talking to the media at the Foreign Service Academy here. When Alam was asked what is the current situation in Bangladesh and whether it is becoming normal? In response to this, he said, “Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus is telling foreign journalists that ‘You visit all the places like rural areas or cities outside Dhaka or industrial areas, you see the situation yourself and decide whether it is normal or not.'”

All police stations have opened

The press secretary said, “We believe that the situation is normal, there are some challenges.” He said that all police stations have reopened and work is going on there again. We believe that this (situation) is almost normal. On being asked about the elections, the press secretary said that after carrying out “deep reforms” in Bangladesh, free and fair elections will be held.

Sheikh Hasina left the country

On August 5, following anti-government protests in Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina resigned from the post of Prime Minister and left the country. The protesters had called the fall of the government and her departure as “Victory Day”. Hasina reached India on August 5 and is currently staying there.

Big step of interim government

Meanwhile, it should also be mentioned here that the interim government of Bangladesh has decided to form a foundation to take care of the families of the dead and injured who participated in the protests in the country. More than 600 people, including 44 policemen, have been killed in the violence that broke out during the widespread protests that began in July against the controversial reservation system in government jobs. (Language)

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