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Condemning the vandalism and looting during anti-Israel protests at various places in the country on Monday, BNP on Tuesday said it has exposed the failure of the government and police to take precautionary measures. “We will boycott Israeli products, but that does not mean we will attack any business establishment,” said party senior leader Salahuddin Ahmed while addressing a protest rally on the Dhaka University campus. Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal organised the programme at the Raju Memorial Sculpture to express solidarity with the people of Palestine and protest against the genocide and barbaric attacks in Gaza and Rafah by Israeli occupation forces. Salahuddin, a BNP Standing Committee member, said some business establishments came under attacks in the name of boycotting Israeli products on Monday. Protests erupt in Bangladesh over Israeli attacks on Gaza “We denounce such acts. The failure of the government and law enforcement agencies was evident here. They should have taken precautions in advance,” he said. The BNP said had the government taken the proper measures during response to the demonstrations against Israeli aggression and mass killings, the people of Bangladesh would not have suffered the disgrace of these untoward incidents. Police have already arrested 49 people in connection with the acts of vandalism and looting that took place during anti-Israel protests in several cities of the country on Monday. These unlawful actions are seen as a direct threat to public safety and the rule of law, according to a statement posted on the Chief Adviser’s verified Facebook account on Tuesday. Bangladesh condemns Israeli killings, human rights violations in Gaza Already two cases related to the vandalism were filed by the police and further investigations are underway.

At least seven activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal(JCD) were injured in at attack allegedly by Chhatra League (BCL) men on Dhaka University campus on Tuesday. Some activists of BCL attacked JCD activists when they tried to enter the campus through "Gonotontro O Mukti Toron" gate at Nilkhet point to submit a memorandum to the VC on various problems of the university and different dormitories, said witnesses. 

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has brushed aside BNP’s allegation that the government was behind Tuesday’s attack on the party’s student front Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) on Dhaka University campus. “These are political tactics, many people spread such propaganda. There is no truth in these,” he said while responding to a question from a reporter at the Secretariat. Also read: 35 hurt in BCL-JCD clash in Dhaka The home minister’s comment was sought on BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir’s remark that the government carried out a planned attack on JCD in the Central Shaheed Minar area. Fakhrul was referring to a clash between activists of JCD and pro-government Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) that left at least 35 people injured earlier in the day.

At least 10 activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) were injured as some Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) men allegedly attacked them on Dhaka University campus on Sunday. JCD convener Rakibul Islam claimed that at least 10 activists were injured in the attack and they were admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH). Read:DU: JCD activists, campus journo attacked by BCL "BCL men carried out the attack around 10:00 am while we were marching towards TSC with a procession protesting our leaders’ arrest. BCL men attacked us in front of BNCC building (Saheed Rumi Bhaban) without any provocation,” he said. Amanulla Aman, JCD Dhaka University unit member secretary, Mamun, Muhsin hall unit president, Masum, Fazlul Haque hall unit president, Didar, a member of DU convener committee, were among the injured. Read:BCL leader among 2 held for attack on govt official in Kurigram Chhatra League Dhaka University unit general secretary Saddam Hossain said, “It is normal that general students prevent them who do politics by anarchic activities.” 

The people from all ages with their animated vigour and colourful minds are celebrating Pohela Falgun, the first day of the 11th month in the Bengali calendar, signaling the start of spring (Boshonto) and  coinciding with the worldwide celebration of Valentine's Day - all amidst the pandemic.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Md Shahidul Islam on Tuesday urged the city dwellers to refrain from any kind of misconduct and illegal activities including fireworks, reckless driving of cars and motorcycles on the 31st night . 

People are set to witness a more colourful and joyous day on Friday as this year both Pahela Falgun, the first day of Spring, and the Valentine’s Day will be celebrated on the weekend.

A crude bomb exploded near the Madhur Canteen on Dhaka University campus on Monday morning.

A man was assaulted reportedly by Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists near the Curzon Hall on Dhaka University campus on Saturday morning after he voted for BNP candidates in the Dhaka city election.