Bangladesh President Shahabuddin dissolves parliament

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin dissolved parliament to make way for the formation of an interim administration.

Based on the decision from a meeting of President Shahabuddin with the heads of the three armed forces, leaders of various political parties, representatives of civil society, and leaders of the Students Against Discrimination movement, the national parliament has been dissolved, said a press release.

It added that BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has been released. 

The release also said the process of releasing those detained in the student movement and various cases from July 1 to August 5 has begun, with many already being freed.