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UN Urges Calm in Bangladesh Amid Violent Protests and Prime Minister’s Resignation
The United Nations has issued a call for calm in Bangladesh amidst escalating violence related to anti-government protests, which have intensified despite the recent resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Hasina resigned and fled the country on Monday in response to the widespread demonstrations that have turned increasingly violent.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres is closely monitoring the situation, as noted by Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq.
Guterres has urged all parties involved to exercise restraint and maintain a peaceful approach, emphasizing the importance of a smooth, orderly, and democratic transition in the country.
He has expressed strong solidarity with the Bangladeshi people and stressed the need for respect for human rights.
Haq also highlighted the Secretary-General’s call for a comprehensive, independent, and transparent investigation into the acts of violence that have occurred.
According to reports from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the violence has resulted in over 300 deaths, including those of children, since student-led protests began in July. Additionally, more than 20,000 people have been injured.
This period of unrest marks one of the bloodiest in Bangladesh’s history.
It has been reported that the Ebola virus is rising again and there have been some cases. This has caused fear in many, with talks of different viruses spreading.
Amid this concern, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) reassured the people that no trace of Ebola has been confirmed in the country, despite the outbreak in Africa.
FAAN shared that they have been on the lookout for travellers who may have symptoms, and so far there is none.
It has been reported that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has finally released the withheld results of 279 students.
It can be recalled that some results were held due to investigations of cheating. Some results proved to have traces of malpractice and were cancelled, but the ones without traces have been released and the students can finally move on.
JAMB also shared additional advice for students that might have not seen theirs: “Candidates whose results have not yet been released are advised to check their status by sending UTMERESULT to 55019 or 66019 using the same phone number used for registration to view their released results.”
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
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