Nahid Islam
Chief Adviser unveils commemorative postage stamp on Victory Day
In celebration of the Victory Day, the Chief Adviser to the Interim Government, Professor Muhammad Yunus, has unveiled a commemorative postage stamp worth Tk10. Along with the stamp, he also released an inaugural envelope valued at Tk10 and a data card priced at Tk 5.
The unveiling ceremony took place on Sunday afternoon at the State Guesthouse Jamuna, where the Chief Adviser made the release.
Bangladesh set to celebrate Victory Day Monday
The event was attended by the Adviser for Posts and Telecommunications, Md. Nahid Islam, the Principal Secretary to the Chief Adviser, M. Sirajuddin Mia, Secretary of the Posts and Telecommunications Division Dr. Md. Mushfiqur Rahman, and the Additional Director General of the Department of Post S. M. Shahabuddin.
During the ceremony, Adviser Nahid Islam presented the Chief Adviser with a commemorative mail box and a book titled "Natural Beauty and Wildlife."
1 week ago
Journalists directly linked with fascists and supporters of genocide to be tried: Nahid Islam
Journalists directly linked to the deposed 'fascist' government and those who incited and supported the recent genocide will be brought to justice, said Nahid Islam, adviser on Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology, on Sunday.
He emphasized that if any cases are filed unfairly against individuals, a committee has been established within the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to investigate such claims.
He made these statements while distributing donation checks to those injured during recent protests at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
Nahid Islam noted, "Financial assistance is being provided to those injured and to the families of those who lost their lives during the mass uprising through the July Shaheed Smriti Foundation."
When asked about medical treatment for the injured abroad, he assured, "Necessary measures will be taken based on the recommendations of the relevant doctors."
Mahmudur Rahman urges interim govt to keep spirit of July revolution alive
Regarding the cases against journalists, he stated, "Those affiliated with the fascist government who instigated and supported genocide will face justice." He added, "If any journalist or their family feels they are being wronged by legal actions, we encourage them to reach out to us for support."
Discussing the legal proceedings for the injured and deceased, he mentioned, "A legal team is currently working on this, and we will ensure these cases are resolved in the Special Tribunal. The individuals who were martyred and injured during the uprising are the heroes of our nation, and we honor the sacrifices made by leaders and activists from various parties."
He urged, "Let us not divide the martyrs and the injured based on party lines or political banners. We should refrain from exploiting their sacrifices for political gain."
Nahid Islam also confirmed that expenses for those who received treatment at different locations before arriving in Dhaka Medical would be covered as well.
July Shaheed Smrity Foundation supports victim's father in returning to South Africa
Mir Mahbubur Rahman Snigdho, secretary of the foundation, presented an account of donations to the injured from the July Foundation before journalists.
He announced that a total of 122 individuals have received a total of Tk 1,22,64, 400, amounting to Tk 1 lakh each. Among these, 23 out of the 30 individuals currently receiving treatment at Dhaka Medical College were issued checks for Tk1 lakh each. The remaining 7 individuals received their payments via BKash.
Additionally, funds have been provided through BKash for 33 individuals being treated at the National Institute of Ophthalmology and 59 individuals at the National Orthopedic Hospital and Rehabilitation Institute (Pangu Hospital).
In total, the July Shaheed Smriti Foundation has donated Tk 1,71, 42, 050 to 176 injured individuals so far.
2 months ago
Six quota protest coordinators released from DB custody
The six coordinators of Anti-Discrimination Student Movement who were taken into DB custody have been released.
The six coordinators were freed from DB custody around 1:30 pm on Thursday.
Rifat Rashid, one of the coordinators, confirmed their release in a Facebook post.
Law Minister Anisul Huq told reporters at the secretariat today that the quota protest coordinators left DB office this afternoon.
"It is also true that they had sought security from us. A GD was also filed in this regard. Now they say they don't need security anymore, when they expressed their desire to leave, we did not obstruct them. They have gone. “
The DB took six key coordinators-Nahid Islam, Asif Mahmud, Abu Bakar Mojumdar, Sarjess Alam, Hasnat Abdullah, and Nusrat Tabassum- into custody on July 27,28 and 29.
On Sunday afternoon, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Additional Deputy Commissioner Harun or Rashid, who was transferred from DB on Wednesday, said the coordinators were detained for "security reasons."
UN experts are welcome to probe every incident of quota violence: PM Hasina
In a video message released while under police custody, Nahid Islam, a coordinator of the quota reform movement, announced the withdrawal of their protest programme on Sunday night.
Coordinators not under police custody moved quickly to assure the movement's supporters that this was to be expected, and they agreed beforehand to reject or disregard any statement they or their fellow coordinators made while under police custody. Effectively accused was coerced into making this statement under duress.
Later, a photo of the coordinators at a dining table was posted on Harunur Rashid's Facebook page, followed shortly by the release of Nahid Islam’s video message.
Hearing on writ petition seeking quota coordinators release not held
Despite this announcement, other coordinator of the quota movement from different universities including Dhaka University issued statements vowing to continue their protests until their nine-point demands are met.
4 months ago