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No threat of sabotage centering BNP’s Oct 28 grand rally: DB chief
There is no threat of sabotage centering the BNP’s planned grand rally in Dhaka on October 28, said chief of the Detective Branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Mohammad Harun-Or-Rashid on Sunday.
Already law enforcement agencies have set up check-posts at the entry points of the capital to prevent any untoward incident by the outsiders, he while speaking at a press briefing held at DMP media center.
Replying to a question he said, “Earlier, it was seen that only one party was allowed to hold their rally or meeting in the capital and the other parties did not get any scope of holding any programme. But now the situation has changed. Two or three political parties can now hold big programmes in a single day.”
2 DU students attacked in Ramna Kali Mandir area
Replying to another question whether opposition leaders and activists are being harassed in the name of check-posts, Harun said there are many important intersections in the capital and many development activities are going on.
“It is our duty to ensure security in those areas. Had the check-posts not been installed than the city wound have turned into a safe sanctuary of the criminals.”
Won't allow any attempt at sabotage or to stoke violence from BNP’s Oct 28 rally: IGP
Earlier on Wednesday, BNP announced to hold a grand rally in the capital on October 28 as part of the party’s final phase of action programme of their ongoing movement to topple the government.
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir came up with the announcement at a rally in front of the party’s Nayapaltan central office.
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2 DU students attacked in Ramna Kali Mandir area
Two students of Dhaka University (DU) were injured in an attack by miscreants in the Ramna Kali Mandir area of the city early today (October 22, 2023).
The injured Sourav Sarkar, 25, and Sumit, 23, are students of the Craft and Sculpture departments, respectively, of the university and residents of Jagannath Hall.
Senior students of the hall said the duo, accompanied by others, went out of the hall to visit Durga Puja mandaps at night.
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An altercation occurred between the two and some miscreants near the Ramna Kali Mandir around 2 am. The reason behind the incident could not be known immediately.
At one stage, the miscreants beat them up and stabbed Sourav in the stomach with a sharp object, they said.
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Returning to the hall, the duo went to their seniors, who first took them to the university’s medical centre.
Later, Sourav was moved to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), said the hospital’s police outpost in-charge, Md Bachhu Mia.
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Quoting physicians, he said that Sourav's condition was critical.
Won't allow any attempt at sabotage or to stoke violence from BNP’s Oct 28 rally: IGP
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun has said that the law enforcement agencies would deal strongly with any attempt to stoke any sort of instability from the BNP rally on October 28.
The IGP said this while briefing reporters after visiting the puja pandal at Sri Ramakrishna Mission Ashram in Mission Para area of Narayanganj city on Saturday night.
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“We stand with all of them by declaring solidarity so that the Hindu community can celebrate Durga Puja festival in a fair manner through religious harmony. We have visited various puja pandals and assured them that the police are on their side at all times so that they can celebrate the religious festival safely and comfortably,” said the IGP.
The IGP said so far the puja is being celebrated peacefully across the country. “We hope that the remaining days till the immersion of the idol will be completed peacefully with enthusiasm like last year.”
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Replying to a question on whether BNP’s ongoing political programmes in recent times could create any hurdle in Durga Puja festival, the IGP said there is no obstacle in the political parties to carry out their political programmes. However, strict action will be taken against anyone who poses a threat to the safety of people's lives and property.
“Police are ready to deal with any eventuality. We will take whatever measures are necessary to protect people's lives and property and protect public property. We have taken security measures across the country irrespective of the situation,” added Mamun.
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Later, the IGP visited several puja pandals in the city and enquired about the overall security arrangements from the district superintendent of police. Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Mahmudul Haque and leaders of the District Puja Udjapan Parishad were present on the occasion.
Foreigners should watch Mujib biopic to know Bangladesh, its history: Momen
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Saturday said the foreigners should watch the biopic of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman "Mujib: The Making of a Nation" to know the history of Bangladesh.
"Foreigners should watch this biopic. If they watch it, then they will know about what Bangladesh is, and they will understand our deprivation and dreams," he told reporters after watching the biopic with diplomats.
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Momen said Bangladesh's history was nicely depicted in the biopic without any embellishment.
He said all, including the patriotic new generation of the country, should watch it as it will help them know the history of the country.
"There is no exaggeration. It described what happened. True history has been depicted. I thank all of them who made this biopic," said the Foreign Minister.
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Around 100 representatives from 48 missions watched the biopic at a Cineplex arranged by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen was also present.
The much-anticipated biopic of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman 'Mujib: The Making of a Nation' was released at 153 theatres across the country.
Crafted by renowned Bollywood filmmaker Shyam Benegal, the biographical film portrays the life of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Dhallywood’s popular actor Arifin Shuvoo portrays the title character of Bangabandhu in this film, while Nusrat Imrose Tisha plays Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib, the lifelong better half of the Father of the Nation.
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BGB recovers 1.9 lakh Yaba pills from Myanmar border
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in two separate drives recovered 1.9 lakh pieces of contraband Yaba tablets from Teknaf upazila along Myanmar border in Cox’s Bazar on Thursday.
A media release issued on Friday and signed by Lt. Col Md Mohiuddin, commandant of the BGB-2 Tkenaf, said a team of the border force took position at Ishak’s gher by a jungle in the upazila around 8:30 pm tipped-off that a consignment of the Yaba would be smuggled into Bangladesh from Myanmar via the Naf River.
As two people carrying a plastic bag were seen heading towards Bangladesh territory, the BGB personnel challenged them, it reads.
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Sensing the presence of the law enforcers, the suspected drug peddlers fled the scene leaving the bag, according to the release.
Later, 1, 10, 000 pieces of Yaba tablets were seized from the bag but the peddlers couldn’t be detained, it continued.
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Moreover, another team of the BGB also recovered 80, 000 pieces of Yaba tablets from the Hacharkhal area in an anti-drug drive on Thursday morning.
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Teenager stabbed to death in Sylhet
A teenager was stabbed to death and another was injured over a trivial matter in Sylhet's Golapganj upazila on Thursday.
The incident took place around 7pm on Thursday (October 19) near Shahi Eidgah of Amura Union's Amoni Bazar area.
The deceased was identified as Tazel Ahmed, 18, son of Moin Mia of Amura village under Amura union of the upazila.
The injured Tanvir Ahmed, is the son of Shafiq Uddin of the same village.
Tanvir Ahmed, who was injured, said a week ago, Apu Ahmed of Kadamrasul village of Amura union locked into an altercation with Tanvir Ahmed on Facebook's Messenger.
Following the argument, Apu along with 5-6 youths attacked Tazel and stabbed him on Thursday evening. When Tanvir, who was with Tazel, came to save him, he was also stabbed.
Locals rescued them and took them to the Upazila Health Complex first. Later, they were sent to Sylhet Osmani Medical College Hospital for better treatment where Tazel died around 10:30 pm on Thursday while undergoing treatment there.
Tanvir is currently undergoing treatment at the Hospital.
The body has been kept at the hospital, said Jony Chowdhury, a police officer of the police camp of Osmani Medical College Hospital.
Confirming the death, Rafiqul Islam , officer-in-charge (OC) of Golapganj Model police station,said,details will be informed later.
Father sentenced to death in Chattogram for raping daughter
A Chattogram court on Thursday sentenced a father to death for raping his own daughter.
The accused father has been identified as Md Nasir Molla, 35, son of late Jalil Molla of West Shauljalia area of Kathalia thana in Jhalakathi district.
Chattogram Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal-7 Judge Ferdous Ara passed the order on Thursday.
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Confirming the verdict, Special Public Prosecutor of Chattogram Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal Advocate Khandaker Ariful Alam said, “Nasir Molla has been sentenced to death and fined Tk 3 lakh for raping his own daughter.”
According to the case statement, Molla forcibly raped his teenage daughter (12) multiple times against her will in the absence of her mother at her home from March 25 to April 20, 2021.
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ACC seeks travel ban for suspected health sector syndicate boss Mithu, seizes assets
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has seized all the assets of Motajjerul Islam Mithu, a controversial contractor who allegedly amassed huge wealth illegally in the health sector, an official said on Thursday.
The commission’s Secretary Mahbub Hossain told reporters at the ACC headquarters on Thursday that the watchdog body also sent a letter to the Special Branch (SB) of the Bangladesh Police for his travel ban.
"Recently we have come to know that Motazzerul Islam Mithu is staying in Bangladesh. As there are allegations against him related to acquisition of huge illegal wealth and smuggling abroad. For this reason, his foreign travel has been barred by the court and the movable and immovable properties acquired by him have been attached and frozen by the order of the court,” he said.
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The secretary also said that this action was taken for the purpose of investigating the complaint against Mithu regarding illegal acquisition of wealth and money laundering, which is under investigation in the commission.
Responding to a question whether Mithu would be arrested, he said that the investigating officer would take necessary action in accordance with law.
In response to another question, he said, "We do not know whether any of his assets have been seized in the United States."
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Mahbub also said that how much wealth has been seized that will come out after the investigation.
According to the ACC sources, Mashiur Rahman, the leader of the investigation team, sent a letter to the Special Branch (SB) of the seeking travel ban.
The ACC also appealed to the Metropolitan Judges Court to seize immovable and immovable properties worth Tk 74 crore and freeze as per Section 10 and 14 of Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2012 and Section 18 of Anti-Corruption Commission Rules 2007.
Mithu had dominance in all types of tenders and purchases in the health sector. He has huge wealth in some countries including in the United States. An ACC investigation into a money laundering case against him is ongoing. On August 6, 2020, in the investigation of mask-PPE purchase corruption, Mithu was summoned, but he did not appear due to illness.
The charges against him are his syndicate allegedly supplied substandard goods at very high prices, did not supply goods as per tender conditions, withdrew bills without supplying goods in some cases and supplied unnecessary and unwanted goods in 12 hospitals across the country.
Rab arrest man for fraud claiming to be close to PM’s family
The Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested an alleged fraud on charge of embezzling a huge amount of money by claiming to be a close relative of the prime minister's family from the city's Bashundhara residential area on Tuesday night.
The elite force also recovered one foreign-made firearm, ammunition, one car used for fraudulent activities and videos and edited pictures from his possessions.
The man has been identified as Abu Hanif Tushar alias Hanif Mia, 39. He is a resident of Kasba in Brahmanbaria.
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Recently, Hanif demanded Tk 200 crore from a political leader of Awami League for managing nomination in the upcoming parliamentary elections. After that the AL leader complained to Rab. After investigation, the intelligence wing of the Rab headquarters and members of Rab-1 jointly conducted a drive in Bashundhara residential area and arrested Hanif.
Commander Khandaker Al Moin, director of law and media wing of the Rab headquarters, disclosed the information in a press conference at Karwan Bazar Media Centre in the capital on Wednesday afternoon.
During the preliminary interrogation, Hanif said that he was involved in illegal activities, Al Moin said.
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The Rab's media wing director also said that Hanif started working as a personal assistant of a political leader in Brahmanbaria in 2015, but he did not take any salary in return. He used to meet dignitaries attending seminars and take pictures with them. Later, he used to upload these pictures in Facebook.
Hanif used to take pictures not only in the country, but also in India with the dignitaries.
He used to tell people that he had good relations with the prime minister's close relatives and the Bangabandhu family, the Rab official said.
He also said that Hanif used to target various political figures. He used to demand 200 crore taka promising nomination as MP candidates. He has recently spoken to 10 to 12 such people.
Rab got such information from Hanif's mobile message. However, Hanif claimed that he did not take money from anyone.
The Rab spokesman said that Hanif had initially admitted to them that he made more than 5 crore rupees so far through fraudulent activities.
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He used that money in the transport sector to run buses on streets. He also has expensive cars, houses and 20 bighas of land. The value of his property is huge, the official said.
Hanif also cheated on government officials by enticing them to get promotion.
Perform duties with caution, maintaining professionalism: IGP to field-level officers
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun on Tuesday called on the field-level police officers to remain alert and perform their duties with caution, maintaining professionalism.
He also instructed them to perform their responsibilities properly and lawfully and directed them to investigate cases carefully.
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The IGP gave the orders while addressing the day-long Police Headquarters Quarterly Conference at the Bangladesh Police Auditorium at Rajarbagh Police Lines in the capital on Tuesday.
About the issue of the law and order situation in the upcoming Durga Puja, the IGP said the policemen have to remain alert so that Durga Puja can be observed with religious solemnity. Besides, it has to be ensured that no one spreads rumours.
The IGP directed the police officers to discharge their duties by maintaining good relations and coordination with all agencies at the field level.
Additional IGP (Crime and Operations) of the Police Headquarters, Md Atiqul Islam, presented the overall crime situation of the April-June 2023 and July-September 2023 quarters, such as robbery, murder, rape, and women and child abuse, among others, in the conference.
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By reviewing the data of various cases presented in the meeting, it was informed that the incidents of robbery, murder, and rioting have decreased in the two quarters of this year compared to the previous July–September 2022 quarter.
Additional IGP (Administration) Md. Kamrul Ahsan and Additional IGP of Special Branch Md Monirul Islam also addressed the conference.
Among others, additional IGPs, heads of various units of Dhaka Police, all Metropolitan Police Commissioners, Range DIGs, and District Superintendents of Police (SPs) attended the conference.
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