The main opposition party, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has called for exemplary punishment for those responsible for the deaths of students during the recent anti-discrimination movement. In a statement issued on Thursday, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir condemned the alleged killing of “hundreds of innocent students” who were protesting against discrimination in government employment. “The country witnessed these innocent students being gunned down like birds. We demand exemplary legal punishment for those responsible for these deaths,” the...
Staff Reporter : Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister, Obaidul Quader, on Thursday warned that the situation could deteriorate further due to covert attempts by the BNP and Jamaat. “The agitators, the BNP, and Jamaat are conspiring to create more anarchy. So, the situation may worsen,” Obaidul Quader stated. He assured that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina would take responsibility for the families of those killed in the recent nationwide unrest. “A committee has been formed...
Staff Reporter : The United States have expressed concerns about the use of live ammunition by the security forces in Bangladesh and urged the government to investigate the acts of violence committed during the student protests. Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General came up with the remarks in the press briefing in New York on Wednesday while journalists raised questions regarding the current and the past situation in Bangladesh due to student protests. “We’re very concerned about the recent incidents...
Staff Reporter : The United States has voiced concerns about the ongoing security situation in Bangladesh, emphasising the need for the Bangladeshi people to exercise their fundamental freedoms. In response to the volatile situation, the US government has issued a level 4 travel advisory, advising against travel to Bangladesh until the security situation stabilises. Additionally, the US has authorised the voluntary departure of non-emergency personnel and family members from the US Embassy in Dhaka. During a press conference in Washington...
Court Correspondent : A Dhaka court on Thursday placed two individuals, including Bangladesh Jatiyo Party (Manju) Chairman Andaleeve Rahman Partho, on a five-day remand each in connection with the vandalism and arson attack on Setu Bhaban in Dhaka on July 18. The other accused, Rezaul Hasanat David, is alleged to have financed the perpetrators involved in the offenses. Dhaka’s Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Md Sultan Sohag Uddin issued the remand order after Abu Sayeed Miah, Inspector of the Detective Branch...
Staff Reporter : In response to a severe cash shortage, Bangladesh Bank provided approximately Tk 25,521 crore in loans to commercial banks and financial institutions in a single day, on Wednesday. The central bank’s data revealed that Shariah-based banks borrowed around Tk 1,500 crore, while other banks and financial institutions accounted for the remaining amount. The press release from the central bank on Thursday detailed that commercial banks faced an intense demand for cash on Wednesday. This was due to...
AFP : Donald Trump launched a volley of attacks against US Vice President Kamala Harris Wednesday, calling her a “radical left lunatic” in his first rally since she became the de facto Democratic Party nominee for November’s election. In a speech where he also claimed that Harris was in favor of the “execution” of babies due to her position on abortions, the former president and Republican nominee said: “She is a radical left lunatic who will destroy our country.” “We’re...
Staff Reporter : Following a period of heightened tension and unrest, Dhaka is slowly reclaiming its bustling rhythm as the city gradually resumes its daily activities. With a relaxed curfew in place, city shops open in their large numbers, no apparent violence in the country and resumption of train and bus operations though partially amid the political unrest, Dhaka slowly wears its signature feature. The recent political turmoil, sparked by student protests advocating for quota reforms in public service, led...
Staff Reporter : The Bangladesh Railway (BR) will resume passenger train operations on a limited scale on Thursday, July 25, following a one-week suspension due to countrywide unrest surrounding the quota reform movement. AM SalehUddin, Joint Director General (Operations) of Bangladesh Railway, confirmed to The media that commuter, mail, and local train services will commence from July 25. However, he clarified that no intercity trains will be operational initially. “The decision regarding intercity trains will depend on the assessment report...
AP : A domestic plane slipped off the runway and crashed Wednesday while trying to take off from the airport serving Nepal’s capital, killing the 18 passengers and injuring the pilot. Police official Basanta Rajauri said authorities have pulled out all 18 bodies. The only survivor was the pilot, who was taken to Kathmandu Medical College Hospital for treatment, said a doctor at the hospital who was not authorized to speak to media. The pilot has injuries to the eyes...
Staff Reporter : The United States strongly condemns any violence against peaceful protests, affirming that protesters must be allowed to exercise their fundamental rights of expression and speech. Additionally, the US cautioned its citizens visiting Bangladesh amid this political unrest and it has voiced worries about the disruptions in internet and telecommunications services throughout Bangladesh, which have hindered the ability of Bangladeshi citizens, including Americans in the country, to access essential information during the ongoing nationwide unrest. During a press...
Staff Reporter : In a sweeping crackdown following the recent student protests, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has detained a total of 1,758 individuals, including 20 prominent leaders affiliated with the BNP-Jamaat alliance. The arrests were made in connection with 154 cases registered as of Tuesday noon, as disclosed by a press release from the DMP media wing. According to DMP sources, 601 of the apprehended individuals were captured in combing operations conducted across different parts of the capital within the...