The  JU unit of Anti-Discrimination Student Movement laid wreaths at the National Memorial at Savar on the morning of the great Victory Day, paying tribute to the martyrs of the 1971 Liberation War and the 2024 mass uprising. At 8 am on Monday, the students  laid wreaths at the National Memorial to pay tribute to the brave martyrs. Online application for 47th BCS postponed After laying the wreaths, the students  observed one minute of silence and paid tribute to the martyrs of the 24 mass uprisings. After paying tribute, the convener of the JU branch of the Anti-Discrimination Movement, Arifuzzaman Ujjwal, said, "We will never be able to repay the sacrifices of the martyrs in the mass movement to build a discrimination-free Bangladesh." First year admission process begins in agricultural universities The joint convener of the organisation, Farhana Binte Jigar Farina, said, "We have not seen 71 but we have seen 24." If the dictator Hasina and her accomplices are not brought to justice for the genocide, injustice will be done to the martyrs of the 2O24 mass uprising.

The government has urged the public and certain media outlets to refrain from spreading misinformation about the number of policemen killed during the July-August student-led movement. "We have observed that some news outlets and individuals are intentionally spreading false information about the number of police fatalities during this period,” said the Chief Adviser's Press Wing on Friday. The police department maintains a detailed record of officers or constables who were injured or killed in protests or acts of violence. The police headquarters has released a list of the fatalities during the student movement. Officials have also urged anyone claiming that more policemen were killed during the uprising to provide evidence, it added.

Demanding resignation of 'fascist judges', the anti-discrimination student movement has announced a siege of the High Court at 11 am on Wednesday. Hasnat Abdullah, one of the coordinators of the anti-discrimination student movement, announced the program in a post on his Facebook profile on Tuesday (October 15) evening. Read: Nur-led Gono Odhikar Parishad to lay siege to Election Commission on Tuesday In that post, Hasnat Abdullah wrote Awami League's fascist judges will be surrounded at the High Court by 11 am tomorrow. Coordinator Sarjis Alam also gave the same post following Hasnat Abdullah.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested a leader of Awami League and a Jubo League leader in connection with the murder of Imon Hossain Akash from Pallabi area on Saturday during the anti-discrimination student movement. The arrestees are Mohammad Din Islam, a Jubo League leader from Ward No. 3 and Md. Akbar Hossain Jony, Joint General Secretary of the Awami League's Ward No. 2 under Pallabi police station. On August 4, 2024, Imon Hossain Akash joined a peaceful protest along with other students and civilians in front of the Popular Diagnostic Center near the Mirpur 10 bus stand. Police rescue kidnapping victim in Hatirjheel, arrest three suspects During the protest, members of various affiliated organizations of the Awami League reportedly opened fire indiscriminately on the protesters, leaving many people including Imon injured. Imon was was rushed to Dr. Azmal Hospital where he was declared dead by doctors. On August 27, Imon’s mother filed a case with the Pallabi police station. During the investigation, with the help of intelligence and technology, police were able to arrest Din Islam and Akbar Hossain Jony as named suspects in the case. Ex-AL lawmaker Shahidul Islam arrested: DB Talebur Rahman, a Deputy Commissioner of PoliceMedia & Public Relations of Dhaka Metropolitan Police said, the accused were produced before the court. Earlier, Pallabi police also arrested Sheikh Mohammad Wasim, law affairs secretary of Jubo League's Pallabi Police Station, from Pallabi area  in connection with the same case on Thursday night.

Law Adviser of the interim government, Prof Asif Nazrul on Wednesday (14/08/2024) said that all cases filed during the student movement across the country will be withdrawn within August 31. He said this while briefing reporters at the Secretariat in Dhaka. The Law Adviser said the cases filed in Dhaka during the student-led movement will be withdrawn by tomorrow (August 15). Asif Nazrul informed that cases filed against journalist Rozina Islam and Nagorik Oikya President Mahmudur Rahman Manna will also be withdrawn. Read more: Cases against Rozina Islam, Mahmudur Rahman Manna to be withdrawn: Law Adviser Moreover, Rozina's passport has been returned to her, he added. Asif Nazrul said that the killings during the student movement--between July 1 and August 5--will be tried at the International Crimes Tribunal and efforts are being made to investigate the incidents under the supervision of the United Nations. The adviser also said, "Even though journalists have provided evidence of false cases in their reports, unfortunately, our judiciary did not notice it. It was very surprising to me. Allah has given me the opportunity to look into this." He informed that all false cases will be withdrawn. Asked about providing legal assistance to the victims of the ‘Aynaghor’, the law adviser said the victims have the opportunity to come to the International Crimes Tribunal and lodge cases. Addressing enforced disappearances as a crime against humanity, he said, “Anyone can file a case with the International Crimes Tribunal. The state can, so can the victims. Later, we can also take initiative at the state level. Right now, we are focused on the July killings.” However, the issue of enforced disappearances is very important, he said, adding that he is not underplaying it in any way. Read more: Sheikh Hasina among 30 sued in abduction case The law adviser said he has directed all officials of the judiciary and their family members to submit reports about their properties within 10 working days. “In consultation with the Supreme Court, all judicial officers and their family members have been ordered to submit statements on their movable and immovable assets at home and abroad within 10 working days,” he added.

A vested quarter is trying to destabilize the country using students, said Information Minister Hasan Mahmud on Wednesday. “A vested quarter is trying to make gains taking advantage of the student movement,” he said while talking to reporters at the Bangladesh Secretariat. Read:Partisan doctors politicising Khaleda’s health, treatment: Info Minister “Those who aren’t students carried out arson attacks on buses after the death of a student in the city’s Rampura area. Is it an accident or a preplanned incident? Everything will be clear after investigation and legal steps will be taken against those involved in the incident,” said Hasan. Terming the death of a student in Rampura unfortunate, the minister said, “The incident occurred around 10:45 pm and it was found live on many Facebook pages, including Nirapad Sarak and Basher Kella. How did they stream live reaching the spot within 11-12 minutes? Were they present at the spot before the incident occurred?” On Monday, Mainuddin Islam Durjoy, an SSC examinee, was run over by a bus around 10.45 pm in the Rampura Bazar area near Better Life Hospital. Read: BNP fails to appreciate PM’s generosity to Khaleda: Info Minister Mainuddin’s death triggered protests on the streets leading to the torching of eight buses. Students from different educational institutions blocked Rampura Road on Tuesday, protesting the accident. Over the past week, the students also demonstrated in the city demanding a 50 per cent discount on bus fares. Later, Dhaka Road Transport Owners Association announced a 50% discount on bus fares in Dhaka metropolitan area.