New Delhi: Amid the political crisis in Bangladesh, President Mohammad Shahabuddin chaired a meeting at Dhaka's Banga Bhawan on Monday. The meeting unanimously decided to release BNP President Begum Khaleda Zia immediately. The chiefs of the three armed forces, leaders of various political parties and representatives of civil society discussed the formation of an interim government in the meeting.

expressed condolences to those who lost their lives

In a statement, the President's press team said that in the meeting led by Shahabuddin, it was unanimously decided to release Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) President Begum Khaleda Zia immediately. A condolence resolution was also presented in the meeting in memory of those killed in the anti-reservation movement. Prayers were also offered for peace and forgiveness of the departed souls.

Protesters will be released

It was decided in the meeting to form an interim government. Everyone was also urged to show patience and tolerance to control the law and order situation in the country. It was also decided to take strict measures to stop looting and violent activities. It was also announced that all the people arrested in the movement would be released.

Appeal not to harm other communities

There was also a consensus in the meeting that no community should be harmed in any way. Earlier, when Hasina left for India, Bangladesh Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman confirmed the news of her resignation and said that an interim government would soon be formed to run the country.

More than 300 people have died so far

More than 100 people were killed in clashes between police and protesters in Bangladesh on Sunday. More than 1,000 people were injured. According to the leading daily 'The Daily Star', the death toll in anti-government protests has crossed 300 in just three weeks.