Khaleda Zia has been released

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has been released, as stated in a circular issued by the President's Press Wing on Tuesday afternoon, August 6. The notice informed that the national parliament has been dissolved following a meeting between President Sahabuddin, three army chiefs, leaders of various political parties, representatives of civil society, and leaders of the anti-discrimination student movement.

The circular highlighted that the release of Begum Khaleda Zia was part of the broader decision to address the demands of the anti-discrimination movement, which began on July 1. The movement called for the release of detainees in various cases, resulting in many individuals being freed by August 5.

The anti-discrimination student movement had previously set a 3 PM deadline for the dissolution of parliament. In a video message, movement coordinator Nahid Islam accused Sheikh Hasina's government of fascism and threatened to announce stricter measures if the parliament was not dissolved by the deadline. "I call upon the revolutionary students to be ready," Nahid Islam urged.

On Monday, August 5, at 2:30 PM, Sheikh Hasina, accompanied by her younger sister Sheikh Rehana, departed from Bangabhaban in a military helicopter. According to AFP reports, both sisters have moved to a safe location. Sheikh Hasina had intended to record a speech before her departure but was unable to do so.