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Local BNP to hold demos on Feb 17-18 demanding implementation of Teesta project
Local unit BNP has announced a 48-hour demonstration on February 17 and 18 at eleven places in five districts demanding fair share of Teesta water and implementation of the Teesta Mega Project soon.
Asadul Habib Dulu, organising secretary of Lalmonirhat district unit BNP came up with the announcement after a rally on Monday.
The five districts are Nilphamari, Kurigram, Lalmonirhat, Rangpur and Gaibandha.
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Earlier in the day, BNP and its affiliate bodies started a march towards Teesta River in Lalmonirhat demanding implementation of Teesta Megaplan project.Around 8000 people, led by its chief coordinator Asadul Habib Dulu, started the march on the title of "Wake Up, Save Teesta" from Railway Station area in Lalmonirhat district town on Monday noon which was ended at Mission Intersection after parading the main streets of the district town.When speaking, the BNP leader Asadul Habib, said Teesta, once the sole source of livelihood for many, has now become a source of misery.He also criticised the act of past governments for deceiving the people along the Teesta's banks regarding the Teesta Mega Project."We often hear promises about its implementation, but nothing ever happens. We also know that our friendly neighbor China had expressed its keen interest in funding the project and even signed a memorandum, yet it never materialized,” he said.
"No government has been able to implement the Teesta Mega Project so far. That’s why we have launched this movement to demand fair share of Teesta water and permanent infrastructure for the river,” he added.
People of five districts along the Teesta River participated in the movement.
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Faridpur clash leaves 20 injured
A clash has broken out between two groups in Faridpur's Bhanga upazila, leaving 20 people injured and 25 homes vandalised.
The clash took place in Tujarpur village of the upazila on Monday afternoon, said Bhanga Police Station Officer-in-Charge Moksedur Rahman on Monday.
Clash over khas land in Kurigram leaves one dead, five injured
The confrontation was sparked by a long-standing dispute over dominance between two local figures, Omar Matubbar and Wahab Bhuiyan.
The altercation began after a scuffle broke out during a Waz Mahfil in Tujarpur Bazar on Saturday night involving Emon Bhuiyan, a supporter of Wahab, and Omar Matubbar's associates, Manik and Tamim.
A dispute quickly escalated into a full-scale clash on Monday, with both sides wielding country-made weapons.
The violence led to the looting and vandalism of 25 homes in the village.
The injured were quickly rushed to local hospitals, with some being admitted to Bhanga Upazila Health Complex and others to Faridpur Medical College Hospital.
On information, police rushed to the spot and managed to bring the situation under control, said the OC.
16-year-old shot in Savar clash between AL, BNP affiliates
He said that three people were detained for their involvement in the clash, although no formal complaints have been filed yet.
“Action would be taken if any complaints are lodged,” added the OC.
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Clash over khas land in Kurigram leaves one dead, five injured
A dispute over khas land in Rajarhat upazila of Kurigram district turned violent, leaving a 52-year-old man dead and five others injured in a clash between two rival groups of villagers.
The deceased has been identified as Md Belal Hossain.
According to Rajarhat Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Taslim Uddin, a long-standing conflict between Abdul Jabbar and Abdul Hakim over the possession of 20 decimals of land in Tongar Kuti, under Bidyanondo union, escalated into violence.
On Monday morning, supporters of both groups attempted to assert control over the disputed land, leading to a fierce confrontation in which six people sustained injuries.
Belal, a supporter of Abdul Hakim, succumbed to his injuries while being taken to a local hospital.
Police are investigating the incident, and security in the area has been tightened to prevent further clashes.
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No innocent to be punished under 'Operation Devil Hunt': Adviser
Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has assured that several committees have been formed to ensure no innocent persons are wrongfully punished during the nationwide 'Operation Devil Hunt’.
“No major or minor offenders will be spared in 'Operation Devil Hunt,' and only those involved in criminal activities will be arrested. Even law enforcement officials will not be exempted from the operation. It will continue until the country is free from criminals,” he said on Monday.
The Home Adviser shared the details while speaking to reporters after a meeting with law enforcement agencies in Rajshahi division, held at the Rajshahi Deputy Commissioner's office on Monday.
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On the issue of daily essentials, the adviser assured that the prices would remain stable during Ramadan due to adequate supplies of dates and chickpeas.
He also assured that there is no fertilizer shortage in the country.
Jahangir Alam, however, blamed unscrupulous dealers for artificially inflating the prices of daily essentials during Ramadan.
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In contrast, he said, in foreign countries, prices typically decrease during this period. “Legal action will be taken against dishonest traders involved in creating artificial shortages,” he warned.
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Mymensingh woman, accomplice sentenced to life unto death for 2011 murder of husband
A Mymensingh court has sentenced a woman and her lover to life imprisonment unto death for murdering her husband in 2011.
The convicts have been identified as Hafiza Khatun, of Nandibari village in Muktagacha upazila, and Abdullah Al Mamun.
On Monday, Judge Al Mansur of Mymensingh Additional Sessions Judge Court-5 delivered the verdict, sentencing both to life imprisonment and imposing a fine of Tk 1 lakh each. Mamun was tried in absentia.
According to the prosecution, Helal Uddin had moved to Dubai for work after marrying Hafiza Khatun. In his absence, Hafiza developed an extramarital relationship with Mamun.
In 2011, Helal returned home and demanded an account of the money he had been sending to Hafiza’s bank account.
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On June 28, 2011, he was murdered at his home.
Following the incident, Helal’s sister, Safia Akter, filed a case with Muktagacha Police Station. Police later submitted a charge sheet against three accused.
One of the accused, Arman, died during the trial proceedings.
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16-year-old shot in Savar clash between AL, BNP affiliates
A 16-year-old boy sustained bullet injuries in a clash between local units of Awami League youth front Jubo League and BNP students' organisation Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, over jhut business in Ashulia of Savar, on the outskirts of the capital on Sunday.
The injured was identified as Kaptan Mia, 16, son of Dalim of Habiganj district.
Witnesses said Sharif Chowdhuyr, member of former convening committee of Ashulia unit Chhatra Dal and Jubo League leader Rony, son of jhut trader Bakul Chodhury had been at loggerheads over controlling jhut business of S Suhi Industrial Park Ltd in Jamgara of Ashulia area.
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In the latest flare-up, both groups attacked each other on Sunday, and the clashes soon escalated.
At one stage, six rounds of bullets were fired and Kaptan Mia sustained bullet injuries while passing through the area.
A chase and counter chase took place during the melee.
Garment worker killed in clash with police in Savar, two others injured
On information, police rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control, said Nur-e-Alam Siddique, officer-in-charge of Ashulia Police Station.
Two shells of bullets were recovered from the spot.
However, Sheikh Abu Zafar, son of Nur Mohamamd Sheikh of Lohagarah upazila, was also injured after being hit by a brick during the clash.
Police were trying to arrest the others involved in the clash, said the OC.
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Barishal's BPL victory celebration ends in chaos; 10 injured
A victory celebration for Fortune Barishal’s second consecutive Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) title ended in chaos on Sunday.
Gross mismanagement and inadequate security arrangements in the divisional headquarter ruined what was supposed to have been a celebration with the people of Barishal. At least 10 people were injured.
The event held at Bells Park in the city, was meant to celebrate Fortune Barishal’s triumph over Chattogram in the BPL final in Dhaka on Friday night.
The championship trophy arrived in Barishal on Sunday afternoon, accompanied by the team members. Thousands of fans gathered at the venue to witness the players and the trophy presentation, followed by a scheduled music concert.
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However, the celebration quickly turned unruly as an overwhelming crowd breached the weak security barriers and surged towards the stage when the team and owner Mizanur Rahman appeared at around 3:45pm.
Sensing the growing tension, the players and officials swiftly exited the stage with the trophy and moved to a secure location.
During the commotion, shoes and chairs were hurled at the stage, and the event was brought to an abrupt halt.
Eyewitnesses and attendees blamed poor security arrangements and overall mismanagement for the disruption. However, event organizers and local authorities declined to comment on the incident.
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Missing Chhatra Odhikar Parishad leader rescued after 54 hrs in Dhaka
Police have rescued a leader of Chhatra Odhikar Parishad, the student wing of Gono Odhikar Parishad, from a house at Asrafabad Nabinagar in Dhaka’s Kamrangirchar area.
Police rescued Rabiul Awal Antar, 30, son of Kalapara upazila of Patuakhali district and assistant secretary of Chhatra Odhikar Parishad’s central committee on Liberation War Affairs, from the area on Sunday morning.
Jewel Islam, officer-in-charge of Kalapara Police Station said Rabiul had gone missing on his way home from a business establishment at Kalapara Municipality town on Thursday.
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Police recovered his motorbike parked on Kalapara-Patuakhali road near Rajpara Madrasha.
Tushar Al Mamun, elder brother of Rabiul ,filed a case against six officials of Payra Thermal Power Plant.
Rabiul had long been demanding compensation for the affected families of the thermal power plant.
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Former DC of Cox’s Bazar lands in jail
A Cox’s Bazar court has sent former deputy commission Md Ruhul Amin to jai in a case over document forgery.
Judge of Cox’s Bazar District and Sessions Court Munshi Abdul Majid passed the order, said the court’s Public Prosecutor Siraj Ullah.
Earlier, the former DC surrendered before the court, he said.
According to court sources, AKM Kaisarul Islam Chowdhury, a resident of Matarbari of Moheshkhali upazila, filed a case against 28 people including Ruhul Amin alleging misappropriation of Tk 20 crore from a land acquisition process related to the construction of a thermal power plant.
The case was filed with the Senior Special Judge's Court in Cox's Bazar and Ruhul Amin was the prime accused.
Taking the case into cognisance, the court ordered the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to investigate the allegation.
Then District and Sessions Judge Mohammad Sadikul Islam Talukdar allegedly excluded Ruhul Amin’s name from the case documents before forwarding it to the head office of the ACC.
After knowing the forgery, AKM Kaisarul Islam filed another case against five people, including Ruhul and judge Sadikul with a Cox’s Bazar court.
Assistant Director of the ACC's Cox’s Bazar Integrated District Office Mohammad Riaz Uddin submitted the investigation report to the court on July 1 last year.
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Sheikh Helal, Tonmoy sued in Bagerhat, ex-SP held
A case has been filed against 35 Awami League leaders including former MPs of Bagerhat-1 and 2 constituencies Sheikh Helal Uddin and Sheikh Sarhan Naser Tonmoy over attack on students during July-August uprising.Md Rafiqul Islam Mithu, a businessman, filed the case against 35 identifiedpeople and 50-60 unnamed ones with Fakirhat Police Station on Saturday, said officer-in-charge of the Police Station SM Alamgir Kabir.Former superintendent of Bagerhat police Abul Hasnat Khan was arrested after he was shown arrested in the case.Advocate Mir Shawkat Ali Badsha, Bagerhat district unit AL president Sheikh Kamruzzaman Tuku, its general secretary Bhuiya Hemayet Uddin, Fakirhat Upazila unit AL President Swapan Kumar Das, Bagerhat municipality Mayor Khan Habibur Rahman, Bagerhat Sadar Upazila Parishad Chariman Sardar Nasir Uddin and Abul Kalam Azad were among the accused.
Case filed against 22 over distributing AL leaflets in Barguna; 4 arrestedAccording to the case statement, the accused blocked the road in front of Katakhali Golchattar in Fakirhat upazila on August 4 and destroyed some important establishments.They also hurled bombs targeting the students and fired bullets.Besides, former superintendent of police Abul Hasnat was allegedly involved in attacking the students.
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