NN Online Report: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a call for the identification and prosecution of perpetrators involved in recent violence surrounding the quota reform movement in government jobs, emphasizing that this process should be based solely on reliable and specific information. In a press release, the NHRC expressed deep regret over the incidents, which have resulted in significant loss of life and damage to state property. Dr. Kamal Uddin Ahmed, the chairman of the NHRC, highlighted...
Day: July 30, 2024
NN Online Report: Police on Tuesday blocked a silent sit-in demonstration by parents in front of the main entrance to Dhaka Medical College Hospital to protest against the killing of students and innocent people during the recent quota reform protests. The protesters, under the banner of Bangladesh Nari Mukti Kendra, were removed when they attempted to hold their demonstration at around 10:45am, reports media. Seema Dutta, president of the organization, said they had wanted to stand on the road, but...
Al Jazeera “The neighbouring building was badly damaged, and two or three buildings along the roof had collapsed,” said the 31-year-old IT worker. to talk about the damage to the apartment, but she did not pick up. The roof of her building had caved in during the assault. “A lot of lads ran over from neighbouring buildings to sift through the rubble,” he said. “She died. The roof had collapsed, too, and the volunteers thought surely everyone had died, but...
Staff Reporter : Bakarkhani or baqarkhani, also known as bakar khani roti, is a thick, spiced flatbread that originated in modern-day Bangladesh during the Mughal period. With roots in Old Dhaka, the bread has developed several regional variants throughout the Indian subcontinent. It is a very common breakfast snack in Old Dhaka, where it is also the most popular. Outside of Dhaka, Bakarkhani is prepared on certain Muslim religious festivals and is now popular as sweet bread across the subcontinent....
City Desk : The state on Monday admitted to the High Court that it was wrong to tie a rope around the waist of 17-year-old student Hasanatul Islam Faiaz, arrested during the quota reform movement. Additional Attorney General Sheikh Md Morshed said this on behalf of the state. The hearing on this matter was scheduled to be held at 1:30pm. Lawyer Shahdeen Malik earlier in the day filed a writ petition in the High Court challenging the decision to take...
City Desk : Mild Heat wave is sweeping over two divisions and three districts and it may abate from some places. “Mild Heat wave is sweeping over Rangpur and Sylhet divisions and the districts of Rajshahi, Tangail and Kishoreganj and it may abate from some places”, said a met office forecast for the next 24 hours bulletin, reports BSS. Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Khulna,...