Bangladesh's Parliament Dissolved: BNP Leader Khaleda Zia released from Jail

Published On: August 06, 2024 - Bangladesh's parliament was dissolved on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country. Student protesters are pushing for an interim government and have nominated Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus as Chief Advisor, which Yunus has accepted to help navigate the country out of chaos. . In a statement, Shahabuddin's press team announced the decision to free BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and all individuals arrested during the student protests. Khaleda Zia was released from Jail on Tuesday afternoon. The release of Khaleda Zia, jailed in 2018 for a graft case, could change the BNP's fortunes. Jamaat-e-Islami, known for its hardliner approach, remains a significant player in Bangladesh politics.