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BNP factional clash leaves 10 injured in Munshiganj

At least 10 people were injured in a clash between two factions of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) over supremacy in Munshiganj Sadar upazila on Saturday. Five of the injured sustained bullet wounds, said Sajib Dey, Inspector (Investigations) of Munshiganj Police Station, reports UNB. The

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Interim govt-backed party can’t mislead people, says Dr Zahid
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Dec 21, 2024 22:12
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Dec 21, 2024 22:12

BNP senior leader Dr AZM Zahid Hossain on Saturday said it will not be possible to mislead people by forming a political party with the interim government’s backing.

“Everyone has the right to form a political party, and we welcome any such move. But people can’t be misled by forming a political party under the patronage of the government,” he said while distributing warm clothes in Birampur Upazila, reports UNB.

Zahid, a BNP Standing Committee member, said many puppet parties have been formed in the past, but people did not accept them.

He said the government cannot assist a political party showing its biased attitude. “If the government has to cooperate, then all political parties have the right to get its cooperation. “

Stating that various plots are on against the nation, the BNP leader said the country’s problems will not be resolved until an elected government comes to power.

He urged the government to announce a specific election date to handover the power to the elected representatives to save the country and secure its independence and sovereignty.

Describing the BNP as a pro-people party, he said it has always stood by the public to assuage their sufferings. “BNP still remains beside the country’s people. BNP always works for the welfare of people. BNP never runs away leaving people in trouble.”

Zahid said their party prepared a 31-point state overhauling proposal to build a new Bangladesh with the support of the country’s people.

As per the directives of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, Zahid distributed warm clothes and blankets among the destitute in four upazilas--Hakimpur, Ghoraghat, Nawabganj and Birampur in the district.​

 

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Nagorik Committee denies reports of forming party named ‘Jonoshokti’

The Jatiya Nagorik Committee on Saturday denied reports of forming a political party called ‘Jonoshokti’ under its initiative or through the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement. “No discussions or decisions have been made about such a party or initiative,” spokespers

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Nagorik Committee denies reports of forming party named ‘Jonoshokti’
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Dec 21, 2024 22:09
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The Jatiya Nagorik Committee on Saturday denied reports of forming a political party called ‘Jonoshokti’ under its initiative or through the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement.

“No discussions or decisions have been made about such a party or initiative,” spokesperson Samanta Sharmin said in a statement.

The clarification followed reports on media and social media claiming that the new party would be floated by February next year.

Sharmin urged the public not to be misled by the claims.​

 

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'State intelligence agency' is attempting to form political party, Rizvi alleges

Doubts are growing as to whether there are subtle efforts within the government to weaken and break the BNP, he also said

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'State intelligence agency' is attempting to form political party, Rizvi alleges

Ruhul Kabir Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today alleged that a "state intelligence agency" is attempting to form a political party.

"If state intelligence agencies decide who will be elected, then what value will there be to these sacrifices?" Rizvi questioned while speaking at a discussion at the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) this morning.

He also said that doubts are growing as to whether there are subtle efforts within the government to weaken and break the BNP.​

 

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Students’ proclamation move: BNP, others raise questions, Jamaat welcomes it

BNP and several other political parties raise questions about the Students Against Discrimination’s decision to proclaim what it calls the July Revolution while Jamaat welcomes it.

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Students’ proclamation move: BNP, others raise questions, Jamaat welcomes it

BNP and several other political parties raise questions about the Students Against Discrimination's decision to proclaim what it calls the July Revolution while Jamaat welcomes it.

Sources in the BNP say their leaders apprehend that this move may delay the next election. They also wonder why the students are doing this five months after the uprising.

The BNP wants an election at the earliest and believes that only an elected government can run the country.

Ganosamhati Andolon and Gono Odhikar Parishad leaders say the Students Against Discrimination is trying to make it seem like it alone led to the ouster of Sheikh Hasina on August 5.

Students' Convener Hasnat Abdullah yesterday said the Mujibbadi constitution of 1972 must be buried by the Proclamation of July Revolution.

The Communist Party of Bangladesh says the people will not accept any move to disown the constitution.

But BNP standing committee member Mirza Abbas said the constitution written in 1972 came at the cost of the blood of 30 lakh martyrs.

"As your elders, we feel disappointed when you say that the constitution should be buried. If there is anything bad in the constitution, it can be amended," he said at an event.

"I would like to tell the student leaders not to misunderstand us. When you say things like this, it sounds like fascism. The fascists used to say, 'We will bury them, kill them, and cut them apart," he was quoted as saying by UNB.

Wishing anonymity, a central committee member of the BNP said, "The students have taken the initiative all of a sudden. There are many reasons to think this move is aimed at delaying the election. BNP wants to give the interim government the time that is logical to make some necessary reforms. It should not be unlimited time."

CPB General Secretary Ruhin Hossain Prince said the 1972 constitution was the outcome of the country's long struggle.

"The constitution and its preamble -- nationalism, socialism, democracy, and secularism -- were adopted as a continuation of the 21-point demands of the 1954 Jukta Front, the 11-point demands of 1969, and the Declaration of Independence during the Liberation War. Those who refuse to acknowledge this or want to repeal the 1972 Constitution and its preamble, are essentially disowning the Liberation War," he said.

Jamaat spokesperson Motiur Rahman Akanda said, "We must welcome the Students Against Discrimination which is set to proclaim on December 31 the July mass uprising as a revolution. They led the mass uprising against the fascist Awami League government.

"We will express our formal reaction after we know what is in the proclamation. We think the students can make such a proclamation. There is nothing wrong with it."

Gono Odhikar Parishad General Secretary Rashed Khan said, "It is a whimsical decision by the students. If the students make any decision without consulting with political parties and other stakeholders, their move will raise questions. Before making decisions, the students should talk to others."

Rashed also said making the proclamation so late defied logic. "It should be declared before the movement," he said, adding that students now want to take all the credit although many political parties, organisations and individuals were behind the movement.

A leader of Ganosamhati Andolon, wishing anonymity, said students were making the move for political gains.​

 

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Govt not involved with July Revolution manifesto: Chief Adviser’s press secretary

The interim government is not involved with the upcoming July Revolution manifesto, which the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement plans to announce on 31 December, a spokesperson has said. Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Md. Shafiqul Alam told reporters on Sunday that the government conside

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Govt not involved with July Revolution manifesto: Chief Adviser’s press secretary
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The interim government is not involved with the upcoming July Revolution manifesto, which the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement plans to announce on 31 December, a spokesperson has said.

Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Md. Shafiqul Alam told reporters on Sunday that the government considers the manifesto a private initiative.

“This is a private effort, and we see it as such,” he said at a briefing outside the state guesthouse Jamuna. “The government has no role in this. Those supporting it are backing a private initiative.”

Earlier in the day, at a press conference, the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement said it will reveal the manifesto at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka city at 3pm on 31 December. The announcement aims to “bury” what they called the Mujibist Constitution of 1972, according to movement leaders.

Graffiti of Hasina to be announced ‘Monument of Hate’

The graffiti of former Prime Minister and Awami League leader Sheikh Hasina at Dhaka University will be declared a “Monument of Hate,” said Mr Alam.

When asked about the removal of Sheikh Hasina’s graffiti at Dhaka University, Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder explained that the removal was due to a misunderstanding.

He added that the university authorities have confirmed they will restore the graffiti. Moreover, under the university law, all such memorials, including the graffiti of Sheikh Hasina from the July Revolution, will be preserved on campus.​

 

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Truck collides with car of Sarjis-Hasnat’s convoy

A car in a convoy of vehicles carrying leaders of the anti-discrimination student movement Sarjis Alam and Hasnat Abdullah was involved in a collision with a truck when the leaders were on their way back from Chattogram.

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Truck collides with car of Sarjis-Hasnat’s convoy
Nobody hurt, trucker held

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A car in a convoy of vehicles carrying leaders of the anti-discrimination student movement Sargis Alam and Hasnat Abdullah was involved in a collision with a truck when the leaders were on their way back from Chattogram.

The incident occurred last night in Hazipara area of Chunti union under Chattgram's Lohagara upazila.

Additional Superintendent of Police Md Rasel of the Detective Branch (DB) of Chattogram District Police confirmed the incident to The Daily Star.

"Hasnat and Sargis were not in the car and are safe," he said.

"A Cox's Bazar-bound truck hit a car in their convoy. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident, although the front of the car sustained damage. The truck driver has been arrested," he added.​

They should've just used a commercial flight. I mean - they are an important part of the administration...

 

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The graffiti of former Prime Minister and Awami League leader Sheikh Hasina at Dhaka University will be declared a “Monument of Hate,” said Mr Alam.

This is what they are talking about, Hasina's portrait all smeared with fake blood and they hung a garland of shoes next to her portrait. I think the University might have "accidentally" cleaned up the graffiti.

 

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Students, Nagorik committee: We’ll form a political party within 2 months

The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and Jatiya Nagorik Committee are planning to form a new political party within a month or two, said Nasiruddin Patwary, convener of the Jatiya Nagorik Committee.

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Students, Nagorik committee: We’ll form a political party within 2 months
Committee convener says ‘no polls before trials of all AL miscreants’

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From the left: Nasir Uddin Nasir, Abdul Hannan Masud, Mahir Shahriar Reza. Photos: Collected

The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and Jatiya Nagorik Committee are planning to form a new political party within a month or two, said Nasiruddin Patwary, convener of the Jatiya Nagorik Committee.

"We are currently a political initiative, born out of the 2024 mass uprising, comprising forces that defeated Awami fascism and aim to rebuild Bangladesh," he told reporters after paying tributes at the National Mausoleum in Savar marking Victory Day yesterday.

Their vision is to present Bangladesh as a dreamland in South Asia and on the global stage.

"With this goal in mind, the Jatiya Nagorik Committee and the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement will introduce a promising political party within the next month or two."

About elections taking place by the first half of 2026, Nasiruddin told reporters that the new party would never support holding the next general polls until "all the Awami League miscreants" are tried for their role in the civilian killing spree during the July-August uprising.

The country has a history of holding elections without trying the killers of peaceful anti-government protesters whenever a forcible regime change occurs, he said, while urging all to work towards ensuring justice against the AL.

"…Even after 1971, we have not yet been able to hold trials for those who stood against the people of Bangladesh in 1971. We have not yet seen justice for those killed in 1990. Taking lessons from 90 and 71, there will be no elections before the trial of 2024," he said.

He further said if there is an election before the trial of 2024, the 2,000 martyrs and millions injured will not get any justice.

"To this end, we call on all parties, factions, and groups to be active in the judicial process and fulfil the dream of Bangladeshis," he said.

Through the July-August uprising, the country also gained independence from Indian hegemony, Nasiruddin said, while cautioning the young generation to stay active against conspiracies being hatched by New Delhi and the AL.​

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Are tou seeing these handsome young colluddz.

 

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Are tou seeing these handsome young colluddz.

This regime change what happened in Bangla is the same mysterious event of what happened in Syria recently.

Nobody is certain on what actually happened.

They uprooted their own modern history and trashed it completely.

 

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I understand the average Banglungi's frustration with the AL Dynastinuls.

Jabardasti ka secularism, persecution of zamati momineens, corruption everywhere, fraandship with fascist Modiuddin Hindu.

Indian nationalist virus bit you too, it's a global situation, but, the entire had been listing right for a while... now it's capsizing.

Europe etc leftists also worried. I was JUST speaking to a Swizz guy here, hippie, biker, lefty... " Italy go, Denmark go, Germany go... all go right..pffft" followed by a middle finger and bad shakal making ... banda pareshaan tha, full chintit.

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