Bangladesh parliament dissolved after month-long student protests

This was a key demand of student protesters who led demonstrations that ousted longtime ruler Sheikh Hasina

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By Reuters

Published: Tue 6 Aug 2024, 1:39 PM

Last updated: Tue 6 Aug 2024, 1:44 PM

Bangladesh's president dissolved parliament on Tuesday, a key demand of student protesters who led demonstrations that ousted longtime ruler Sheikh Hasina, a statement read.

"The president has dissolved parliament," Shiplu Zaman, press secretary of President Mohammed Shahabuddin, said in a statement.

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The announcement came hours after protesting student leaders set a deadline to dissolve parliament and warned a "strict programme" would be launched if their deadline is not met.

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Published: Tue 6 Aug 2024, 1:39 PM

Last updated: Tue 6 Aug 2024, 1:44 PM

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