Following a meeting with top law enforcement and intelligence officials at the Secretariat on Saturday, the home minister addressed questions from journalists in the evening.
When asked whether he and other officials would consider resigning to improve the current situation, the Home Minister responded, "If necessary... if such a situation arises, and if the prime minister deems it appropriate... We always work for the country. We will do so if the prime minister believes it is needed."
The statement came in response to demands from students involved in the anti-discrimination protests, who have called for the resignation of the home minister and several other ministers.
Curfew relaxation extended to 15 hours
The curfew relaxation period has been extended starting Sunday. According to Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan, the curfew in Dhaka, Gazipur, Narsingdi, and Narayanganj districts will be relaxed from 6am to 9pm daily, a total of 15 hours, until further notice.
The home minister made this announcement to the press following a meeting with top law enforcement and intelligence officials at the Secretariat on Saturday evening.
He also mentioned that deputy commissioners (DC) in other districts will decide on the curfew relaxation or enforcement based on local conditions.
The home minister convened the meeting at around 7:30pm in light of the current situation.
