A Dhaka court on Thursday placed five students of Dhaka College on a two-day police remand each in a case over the killing of Nahid Hasan during recent violence at New Market. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Shanta Akter passed the order after Md Tariqul Alam Jewel, Inspector of Detective Branch of police,  produced the accused before court and sought a 7-day remand to interrogate them. Those remanded are Abdul Kaiyum, a student of Accounting Department, Palash and Irfan, both from Social Science Department, Foysal from the Bangla department and Junayed from Islamic History department of Dhaka College. Earlier in the day, AKM Hafiz Akter, Additional Commissioner of the DB Police, said at a briefing that these five were arrested for their direct involvement in the clashes between the Dhaka College students and New Market shopkeepers that claimed two lives. Two murder cases were filed at New Market police station in connection with the clashes, he said. Also read: New Market clashes: 5 Dhaka College students arrested Two people, Nahid and Mursalin were killed while more than 30 others, including journalists and students, were injured as the students of Dhaka College clashed with the traders of New Market at the Nilkhet intersection on April 19. Shopkeepers alleged that the students were beaten up as they had refused to foot the bill at an eatery. Police subsequently registered four cases against 1,400 people in connection with the clashes. Also read: New Market clashes: 14 BNP leaders, activists granted anticipatory bail On April 20, a murder case was filed at the New Market police station following a complaint by Nahid’s father Nadim Hossain accusing anonymous people.  

Five students of Dhaka College have been arrested in connection with the recent clashes at New Market that claimed two lives, police said on Thursday. The arrestees have been identified as Abdul Kaiyum, a commerce student, Palash and Irfan, both of the social science department, Foysal of the Bangla department and Junayed of the history department. Also read: New Market clashes: 14 BNP leaders, activists granted anticipatory bail AKM Hafiz Akter, additional commissioner of the Detective Branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, said these five were directly involved in the clashes between the Dhaka College students and New Market shopkeepers. Two people were killed and more than 30 others, including journalists and students, were injured as the students of Dhaka College clashed with the traders of New Market at the Nilkhet intersection recently. Also read: New Market clashes: BNP leader Makbul held Shopkeepers alleged that the students were beaten up as they had refused to foot the bill at an eatery. Police subsequently registered four cases against 1,400 people in connection with the clashes.

The High Court on Tuesday granted six-week anticipatory bail to 14 BNP leaders and activists in a case over clashes between New Market shop keepers and Dhaka College students. Amir Hossain Alamgir, convener of New Market Thana Jubo Dal, was among the BNP leaders. The HC bench of Justice Mustafa Zaman Islam and Justice Md Salim passed the order after the accused appeared before the court and sought bail. Also read:New Market clashes: BNP leader Makbul held The court also asked the accused to surrender before the concerned judicial court before the six-week bail period expires. Barrister Kayser Kamal  stood for the bail petitioners at the court while Deputy Attorney General Shaheen Ahmed Khan represented the state. On April 20, police filed two cases-one for attacking police and another under the Explosive Substances Act against around 1,200 people . Of the two cases, Yeamin Kabir, inspector (investigation) of New Market Police Station lodged an FIR against 24 identified people and 900 unidentified ones. The main accused in the case, Advocate Makbul Hossain, former president of New Market Thana BNP, has been arrested. Also read: Police out to hush up its failure, BCL’s involvement in New Market violence: Fakhrul Two people died and more than 30 people, including journalists and students, were injured as the students of Dhaka College clashed with the shopkeepers of New Market at the Nilkhet intersection from midnight on April 18-19. Shopkeepers, however, alleged that the students were beaten up as they had refused to foot the bill at an eatery.

A case has been filed over the death of Mursalin, who was killed in the clashes between Dhaka College students and Dhaka New Market traders. SM Qaiyum, officer-in-charge (OC) of New Market police station, said Mursalin’s brother lodged a complaint with the New Market police. Also read: New Market clashes: BNP leader Makbul held Police registered an FIR against 100-150 people after receiving the complaint. So far, more than 1,400 people were booked in connection with Tuesday’s violent clashes between Dhaka College students and New Market traders that claimed two lives. Of the deceased, Mursalin, 26, who worked at a clothing store in New Market died on Thursday at Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), inspector Bachchu Mia, in charge of the local police outpost, said. On Tuesday night, Nahid, 20, who was not involved but simply happened to be in the vicinity during the clashes died during treatment at DMCH. Earlier, of a total of three cases filed in connection with the clashes, Yeamin Kabir, inspector (investigation) of New Market Police Station lodged an FIR against 24 identified people and 900 unidentified students and traders. Charges were pressed against them for carrying out attacks on police that left some of the cops injured, officials said. Also read: Chhatra League 'cadres' involved in New Market violence Another FIR was lodged at the same police station on a complaint from sub-Inspector Mehedi Hasan for obstructing cops from discharging their duties and vandalism. As many as 200 unidentified people were accused in this case. Meanwhile, Syed, uncle of the slain delivery man of a courier service, Nahid Hossain, lodged a complaint with the New Market police in connection with the death of his nephew during the clashes. Police registered an FIR against 150-200 people after receiving the complaint. More than 30 people, including journalists and students, were injured as the students of Dhaka College clashed with the traders of New Market at the Nilkhet intersection from midnight on Monday to Tuesday. Shopkeepers, however, alleged that the students were beaten up as they had refused to foot the bill at an eatery.

Police detectives on Friday arrested former New Market thana BNP President Makbul Hossain in a case filed for obstructing police in performing duties, assaulting law enforcement officers, and damaging property during the clashes between students of Dhaka College and traders in New Market area. Confirming the arrest Deputy Commissioner (Media) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Faruq Hossain said they held Makbul from the city’s Adabor area this evening. Also read: New Market clashes: Another case filed over Mursalin’s death Earlier, more than 1,300 people were booked in three separate cases filed connection with the violent clashes between Dhaka College students and New Market traders that claimed two lives. On Wednesday, Yeamin Kabir, inspector (investigation) of New Market Police Station lodged an FIR against 24 identified people, including Makbul, and 900 unidentified students and traders. Charges were pressed against them for carrying out attacks on police that left some of the cops injured, officials said. Another FIR was lodged at the same police station on a complaint from sub-Inspector Mehedi Hasan for obstructing cops from discharging their duties and carrying out vandalism. As many as 200 unidentified people were made accused in this case. Also read: Chhatra League 'cadres' involved in New Market violence Two people died and more than 30 people, including journalists and students, were injured as the students of Dhaka College clashed with the traders of New Market at the Nilkhet intersection from midnight on Monday to Tuesday. Shopkeepers, however, alleged that the students were beaten up as they had refused to foot the bill at an eatery.

More than 1,300 people have been booked in connection with Tuesday’s violent clashes between Dhaka College students and New Market traders that claimed two lives. Of a total of three cases filed in connection with the clashes, Yeamin Kabir, inspector (investigation) of New Market Police Station lodged an FIR against 24 identified people and 900 unidentified students and traders. Also read: New Market clashes: Another dies of injuries at Dhaka hospital Charges were pressed against them for carrying out attacks on police that left some of the cops injured, officials said. Another FIR was lodged at the same police station on a complaint from sub-Inspector Mehedi Hasan for obstructing cops from discharging their duties and vandalism. As many as 200 unidentified people were made accused in this case. Meanwhile, Syed, uncle of the slain delivery man of a courier service, Nahid Hossain, lodged a complaint with the New Market police in connection with the death of his nephew during the clashes. Police registered an FIR against 150-200 people after receiving the complaint. Two people were killed during the violent clashes between Dhaka College students and New Market traders on Tuesday. Of the deceased, Mursalin, 26, who worked at a clothing store in New Market died on Thursday at Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), inspector Bachchu Mia, in charge of the local police outpost, said. On Tuesday night, Nahid, 20, who was not involved but simply happened to be in the vicinity during the clashes died during treatment at DMCH. DMCH resident doctor Md Alauddin said that Nahid was put on life support and died around 9.40 pm on that day. More than 30 people, including journalists and students, were injured as the students of Dhaka College clashed with the traders of New Market at the Nilkhet intersection around midnight on Monday.  Of the injured, some 24 people were initially admitted to DMCH, UNB has learnt. The whole area turned into a battleground after a fresh clash erupted between them around 10am on Tuesday, as a sequel to Monday midnight's tensions, according to witnesses. Also read: First death reported in New Market-Dhaka College clash Brick chips and crude bombs were thrown during the chase and counter-chase between the two groups while police lobbed tear gas shells to bring the situation under control. Around midnight on Monday, the clash ensued between the traders and college students, with the latter alleging that a few of their peers were thrashed and stabbed by a couple of shopkeepers when they had gone to the market for shopping. Shopkeepers, however, alleged that the students were beaten up as they had refused to foot the bill at an eatery.

The death toll from Tuesday's violent clashes between Dhaka College students and New Market traders rose to two, with a 26-year-old salesman succumbing to his injuries early Thursday. Mursalin, who worked at a clothing store in New Market and had been on life support, passed away at 4.35am at Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), inspector Bachchu Mia, in-charge of the local police outpost, said. Also read:First death reported in New Market-Dhaka College clash On Tuesday night, Nahid Hossain, 20, a delivery man for Dlink courier service, who was not involved but simply happened to be in the vicinity during the clashes died during treatment at DMCH. DMCH resident doctor Md Alauddin said that Nahid was put on life support and died around 9.40pm. More than 30 people, including journalists and students, were injured as the students of Dhaka College clashed with the traders of New Market at the Nilkhet intersection around midnight on Monday and continued for nearly four hours. Of the injured, some 24 people were initially admitted to DMCH, UNB has learnt. The whole area turned into a battleground after a fresh clash erupted between them around 10am on Tuesday, as a sequel to Monday midnight's tensions, according to witnesses. Brick chips and crude bombs were thrown during the chase and counter-chase between the two groups while police lobbed tear gas shells to bring the situation under control. Also read: Violent clashes erupt again between Dhaka College students, traders; Over 30 hurt Around midnight on Monday, the clash ensued between the traders and college students, with the latter alleging that a few of their peers were thrashed and stabbed by a couple of shopkeepers when they had gone to the market for shopping. Shopkeepers, however, alleged that the students were beaten up as they had refused to foot the bill at an eatery.

Telecom operators have suspended internet services in New Market area after a series of clashes between Dhaka College students and traders there Tuesday afternoon.  The mobile internet services in the area were suspended around 3:15 pm after getting directives from the government, said sources in telecom operators. Also read:Those responsible for New Market violence to face action: Home Minister The mobile internet services will remain snapped until further notice. Over 30 people including journalists and students were injured on Tuesday as students of Dhaka College locked into a series of renewed clashes with traders of New Market at Nilkhet intersection in the city. The whole area turned into a battleground after a fresh clash erupted between them around 10 am as a sequel to a clash Monday midnight.

Over 30 people including journalists and students were injured on Tuesday as students of Dhaka College locked into a series of clashes again with traders of New Market at Nilkhet intersection in the city.  The whole area turned into a battleground after a fresh clash erupted between them around 10 am as a sequel to a clash Monday midnight, said witnesses. Of the injured, some 24 people were admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, said a DMCH source.  The clashes disrupted vehicular movement from Science Lab to Azimpur  and created a long tailback on Mirpur Road and adjacent areas.  Vehicular movement returned to normalcy around 6 pm as police dispersed the Dhaka College students after lobbing tear gas shells. READ: Dhaka College suspends classes, exams after clash Shop owners in the areas kept their shutters down since morning. 

Hundreds of students from Dhaka College demonstrated outside their college on Thursday demanding half-the-fare bus ride in the city for students. The demonstration halted traffic on New Market-Mirpur Road for one and a half hours causing sufferings to peak-hour commuters. Tamim, a Masters student of Dhaka College complained that buses charge fare more than the government-fixed rates. The fare collectors and drivers misbehave with passengers for refusing to pay the extra money, he said. Read: Truck and freight transport leaders also withdraw strike Traffic on the busy road returned to normal around 11 am after police intervention. The students also threatened to go for movement on next Saturday and Sunday if their demand goes unheeded. On November 15, a college student was pushed off by a bus driver following an altercation over bus fare in the city's Rampura area. Protesting the incident, some students halted movement of 50 buses of ‘Raida Paribahan’ that day. The government increased the prices of diesel and kerosene by Tk 15 per liter on the night of November 3. Read: Soaring gas prices: Demand and supply management ‘getting tough’ On November 7, the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) increased the fares for intra-city and inter-district buses by 26.5% and 27% respectively following the demand of the bus owners.