Outline for interim govt in 24hrs, protest coordinator Nahid says

This news article from the Dhaka Tribune (published August 5, 2024) reports that Md Nahid Islam, a coordinator of Bangladesh's Students Against Discrimination movement, announced at a press conference in Tejgaon, Dhaka that an outline for an interim government would be formulated within 24 hours following the fall of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government. Nahid stated the outline would be developed through consultations with coordination committees, civil society, and political stakeholders. He also declared those killed in the uprising as national heroes and explicitly rejected any potential military takeover, stating the movement would not accept an army-declared state of emergency or military-formed government. Main topics covered: Plans to establish an interim government within 24 hours The student-led uprising that brought down Sheikh Hasina's government Rejection of military intervention in the transitional process Dedication of the uprising to students killed during the protests

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