ISLAMABAD(TDI): Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif had a telephone conversation with Professor Dr. Mohammad Younis, Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor to the Interim Government. During the call, the Prime Minister congratulated Professor Younis on his new role as Chief Advisor.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also extended his condolences over the devastation caused by the recent floods in Bangladesh. He later wrote a letter to Dr. Younis, expressing deep sorrow and grief over the catastrophic flood situation.
In the letter, the Prime Minister emphasized Pakistan’s readiness to assist Bangladesh in every possible way during this difficult time.
Shehbaz Sharif conveyed the sympathies of the entire Pakistani nation and government to the Bangladeshi people.
He commended the resilience and bravery of the Bangladeshi people in the face of adversity and expressed confidence that under the leadership of Dr. Mohammad Younis, Bangladesh would overcome the challenges posed by the floods.
This conversation and letter come in the wake of significant political upheaval in Bangladesh. On August 5, Bangladesh’s longest-serving Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country in the face of weeks long protests of students.
The resignation follows some of the worst violence the nation has seen in over five decades.
In response to the situation, Bangladesh Army Chief Wakar uz Zaman held a press conference, announcing that the Army would take charge of the country’s affairs.
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He stated that the Army would engage in talks with political parties to form an interim government following Sheikh Hasina’s resignation.
“There is a crisis in the country. I have met with Opposition leaders, and we have decided to form an interim government to run this country.
I take full responsibility and promise to protect your lives and property. Your demands will be addressed. Please support us and stop the violence. If we work together, we can find a proper solution. Violence will not achieve anything,” he said.