Student Protest in Bangladesh
Shanto dedicates historic Test win to protest victims
"We are paying tribute to the individuals who recently passed away in our nation during the protest and we are praying for their souls," Najmul said after his side's 10-wicket victory in the first Test in Rawalpindi.
Inu deplores statements of UN, US embassy
Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu yesterday rejected statements issued by the US embassy in Dhaka and the United Nations, Bangladesh, over the safety of student protesters during road safety campaign, terming those “unexpected and unwanted”.
Send Shahidul to BSMMU for treatment
The High Court yesterday directed the authorities concerned of the government and police to immediately send detained photographer Shahidul Alam to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) for his treatment.
Proposed Road Transport Bill a jugglery: BNP
BNP terms the proposed Road Transport Bill as jugglery saying that it will not be able to ensure safety and security of people on the roads.
33 held, 29 cases filed for violence during student protests
Police have lodged 29 cases and arrested 33 people on charges of violence including vandalism and arson attacks on vehicles during the students’ demonstration demanding safe roads.
Heavy patrols at Bashundhara R/A, cops charging civilians
Law enforcers are seen patrolling Bashundhara Residential Area since this morning inflicting panic among dwellers and passers-by, after intense student protests there yesterday.
30 cases filed for expired license, invalid papers at Science Lab
Traffic police file at least 30 cases against vehicles at Science Lab intersection in Dhaka for carrying expired licenses or having invalid papers.
Owners resume bus services; passengers low
Transport owners begin plying buses on the streets, what they have kept halted since the student agitation in Dhaka last week.
Shahidul Alam picked up by DB
Detectives detained noted photographer Shahidul Alam last night for interrogation over his Facebook posts on the ongoing student protest.
Shahidul Alam picked up by DB
Detectives detained noted photographer Shahidul Alam last night for interrogation over his Facebook posts on the ongoing student protest.
Don’t pay heed to rumours, PM urges countrymen
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urges the people of the country not to pay heed to rumours and get confused by propaganda.
No one allowed to gather at Mirpur-10
Hundreds of police armed with weapons and sticks take position at Mirpur-10 roundabout where students held protest since July 29 following the death of two students in a road accident on Airport Road.