Dhaka, Aug 11 (UNB) - On what was its first full workday, the Advisory Council of the Interim Government on Sunday took a number of decisions, including bearing the treatment costs of the protestors who were injured in the recent student movement that led to the fall of Sheikh Hasina's regime, and immediate cancellation of disputed contractual appointments in the public services.
 
As per the Advisory Council's decisions, a list of all injured protestors shall be prepared at the earliest, their treatment costs shall be borne fully by the government and the health ministry shall accordingly instruct all hospitals.
 
The government shall also support the families of the deceased protestors.
 
The Foreign Affairs Ministry shall immediately start consultation for release of the 57 Bangladeshis arrested and sentenced by the UAE authority for protesting in support of the Bangladeshi students and people. If needed, Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus himself shall talk to the concerned government.
 
The list of all contractual appointments is being prepared, while some disputed and controversial contracts shall be immediately terminated and the rest shall also be terminated in phases.
 
The resignation letters of the Governor of Bangladesh Bank and the Chairman of Security Exchange Commission (SEC) have been accepted. The governor of Bangladesh Bank will soon be appointed.
 
A search committee has been formed comprising Muslim Chowdhury, Ahsan H. Mansur and Nazrul Islam for recommending appointments in the vacant posts of deputy governors of Bangladesh Bank.
 
The Advisory Council also decided that adequate supply of all essentials will be ensured.
 
The attacks on religious minorities in some places have been noted with grave concern. The Chief Adviser shall immediately sit with the representative bodies and other concerned groups to find ways to prevent such heinous attacks.
 
The Advisory Council also decided the Metrorail shall be running from Saturday next (17 August), 2024, but it shall not stop at the damaged stations in Kazipara and Mirpur till repair is done.
 
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