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UN 'Fact-Finding Team' Launches Investigation
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14 Sep 2024, 14:37
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The UN fact-finding team will start their tasks today, Saturday (September 14) to investigate the human rights violations that took place between July 1 and August 15.
Sources say that the United Nations 'Fact-Finding Team' has come to Bangladesh at the invitation of the interim government. If everything goes well in the beginning, the team will meet with the foreign advisor or the foreign secretary.
It is reported that the team will investigate the incidents of human rights violations from July 1 to August 15. It will review the root causes of incidents and make recommendations on what long-term steps can be taken to ensure justice and accountability.
Earlier, UN human rights chief Volker Turk said the UN would investigate the killing of protesters during the recent student protests in Bangladesh.
Meanwhile, the human rights organization Human Rights Support Society (HRSS) said that a total of 875 people lost their lives in the movement from July 16 to September 9. The number of injured is more than 30 thousand. 77 percent of the victims died of gunshot.
HRSS has analyzed data sent by 12 national dailies, its data research unit, and volunteers from across the country to prepare the report. According to the reliable information available from the media, hospitals, and various media, the number of victims will be at least 1000.
According to the HRSS report, the type of 772 people's death has been known. Among them:
- 599 people were shot dead
- 61 died of burns
- 85 people were beaten to death
- 27 died of other causes
According to the statistics of how many people were killed in which division, among 875 people, the highest killed in the Dhaka division. Report says:
- 540 killed in Dhaka
- 91 killed in Chattogram
- 81 killed in Khulna
- 64 killed in Rajshahi
- 38 killed in Mymensingh
- 29 killed in Rangpur
- 20 killed in Sylhet
- 13 killed in Barishal
The HRSS report also analyzed the age, occupation, and cause of death of a proportion of those killed. It says:
- 327 were killed from July 16 to August 3
- 548 were killed from August 4 to September 9
Many died later while undergoing treatment after the fall of the government.
Of those who were killed, 52 percent were students. 77 percent of those killed by gunshot. 53 percent of the victims were between the ages of 19 and 30.
According to HRSS, the names of 743 of the 875 dead have been identified. They include students, workers, journalists, professionals, members of the law and order forces, children, and women, along with the leaders and supporters of most of the political parties.
At least 107 children, 6 journalists, 51 law enforcement personnel, and 13 women and girls were killed in the agitation.
The report also says that after Sheikh Hasina departed from power, police stations (more than five hundred), government buildings, and minority buildings were attacked, vandalized, arson, and looted across the country.
Of the 875 killed, 619 had information about their age, HRSS said. Out of these 619 people:
- 107 are children (below 18 years)
- 327 are young (19 to 30 years)
- 158 are middle-aged (31 to 50 years)
- 27 are old (over 50 years)
70 percent of the 619 people are under 30 years of age.
Apart from this, HRSS has received information about the occupation of 352 of the deceased. Among them:
- 184 students (52 percent)
- 70 workers (20 percent)
- 51 law enforcement personnel (5 percent)
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Another LPG-carrying Ship Catches Fire, Sailors Rescued
Two LPG carriers, Sufia and Captain Nicholas, caught fire in the Kutubdia Channel of the Bay of Bengal. As of the latest reports, the crew members of both ships have been rescued. The incident occurred around 1 AM on Saturday, October 12.
Captain Md. Zahurul Haque of the Coast Guard Eastern Zone (Chattogram) confirmed the event early Sunday, October 13.
He stated, "Upon receiving the news, the Coast Guard immediately deployed a tug ship and three metal shark vessels to extinguish the fire."
Kutubdia Upazila’s acting executive officer, Mohammad Shahadat Hossain, mentioned, "We have informed senior administration officials, the Navy, and the Coast Guard about the fire on the anchored ship in the deep sea."
Senior mariner Atik U. Khan explained, "The fire broke out during the separation of the LPG carrier Sufia from the mother vessel Nicholas after a lightering operation. Given that four ships in the country have experienced fires and explosions in just 12 days, an investigation is needed to determine whether this could be sabotage."
It is noteworthy that two Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) vessels carrying crude oil for the Eastern Refinery caught fire in Patenga, Chattogram. BSC had expressed concerns about possible sabotage following the separate incidents.
Repatriation of Rohingyas is the Only Solution: Foreign Affairs Advisor
The only solution to the Rohingya crisis is to send them back to Myanmar, said Foreign Affairs Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain.
He made these remarks on Monday, October 14, at an event held at a hotel in the capital.
The advisor emphasized that the presence of Rohingyas is becoming harmful to Bangladesh’s security and environment. "Repatriating them to Myanmar is the only solution. Bangladesh expects China to play a more sincere and active role in this process," he added.
At the event, Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen stated that China has always stood by Bangladesh during crises. "Whether it was during COVID-19 or the July movement, officials of Chinese companies did not leave the country. The relationship between Dhaka and Beijing will continue as before," he assured.
Yao Wen also expressed hope that the interim government would soon overcome challenges, including the law and order situation.
Currently, Bangladesh hosts over 1.2 million Rohingyas, with around 800,000 arriving between September 2017 and the following months.
The government has repeatedly stated that it can no longer accommodate more Rohingyas, but the influx continues. According to government estimates, over 8,000 new Rohingyas have entered Bangladesh in the past month and a half, although local sources claim the actual number is double that.
HSC Results Today: Steps to Get Results Quickly
The results of this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent exams will be released today, Tuesday (October 15). Unlike previous years, the head of government, chief advisor, or education advisor will not be announcing the results. Instead, the chairpersons of the respective education boards will declare the results at 11 AM.
This year, the process for receiving results via SMS has been further streamlined. According to the new system, students can pre-register by sending an SMS before the results are officially published. The sooner a student sends the SMS, the sooner they will receive their results.
How to Pre-register for Results via SMS
To collect the results via SMS, follow these steps:
Type HSC [Board Name (first 3 letters)] [Roll] [Year] and send it to 16222.
Example: Send HSC Dha 123456 2024 to 16222.
As soon as the results are released, students who pre-registered will receive their results directly on their phones.
Background of This Year’s Exams
The HSC and equivalent exams began on June 30. Initially, the exams proceeded smoothly until July 16. However, due to the quota reform movement, the exams scheduled for July 18 were postponed, followed by further postponements on July 21, 23, and 25.
In the midst of these disruptions, a mass uprising led by the anti-discrimination student movement resulted in the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government on August 5.
Given the turbulent circumstances, the remaining exam dates were revised several times, with the final schedule set for August 11. Meanwhile, students started protesting to cancel the postponed exams. On August 20, they demonstrated at the Education Ministry, demanding cancellation. Eventually, the authorities decided to cancel the rescheduled exams.
This year, a total of 1,450,790 students participated in the HSC exams under nine general education boards, the Technical Board, and the Madrasa Board.
Army Chief Embarks on U.S. and Canada Tour
The Chief of Army Staff, General Waqar-uz-Zaman, has left for an official visit to the United States and Canada.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced the news in a press release on Tuesday (October 15).
During the visit, General Waqar-uz-Zaman will engage in discussions on various matters related to United Nations peacekeeping missions, enhancing the army's capabilities, strengthening bilateral relations, and planning future strategies. He will hold meetings with senior military and civilian officials at the UN headquarters, as well as in the U.S. and Canada.
He will also discuss matters related to mutual cooperation between the two countries. The army chief is scheduled to return to Bangladesh on October 25.
HSC Results Announced: Pass Rate 77.78%
The results of this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent exams have been published, with an average pass rate of 77.78%. Last year, the pass rate was slightly higher at 78.64%.
On Tuesday, October 15, the Chairman of the Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee, Professor Tapan Kumar Sarkar, disclosed the results.
He mentioned that this year, the results were not released centrally. Instead, each education board announced the results. Students can check their results via SMS.
In previous years, under the Awami League government, the Prime Minister used to officially release the SSC and HSC results in a ceremony at the Prime Minister’s Office, receiving the report from the board chairpersons in the presence of the Education Minister and other officials.
This year, over 1.45 million students from 11 boards participated in the HSC and equivalent exams. The exams started on June 30, but the Sylhet Board's exams were delayed until July 9 due to flooding. Only six to seven exams were conducted before they were postponed due to anti-discrimination student protests.
The remaining written and practical exams were initially scheduled to resume on September 11. However, on August 20, the government decided to cancel the remaining exams in response to student demands.
The education board prepared the final results by mapping students' HSC scores to their SSC performance. In cases where subjects didn’t align, a subject mapping policy was applied.
How to Check Results:
Online: Visit the Dhaka Education Board website and click on the "Result" section. Results can be downloaded either by entering the institution’s EIIN or through individual roll and registration numbers.
SMS: Send an SMS in the following format to 16222:
HSC [Board Name (first 3 letters)] [Roll] [Year]
Example: HSC DHA 123456 2024
The result will be sent to the student's mobile phone shortly after.
Cyclone 'Dana' Brewing in Bay, May Hit Soon
A cyclonic storm called 'Dana' is feared to be brewing in the Bay of Bengal next week, according to weather forecasts, meteorological agencies in India, the United States and the European Union.
The cyclone is likely to form by the end of this month. Once formed, might make landfall in coastal areas of India and Bangladesh between 24-26 October.
These data were reported from weather forecast models on Friday (October 18).
According to most weather forecast models, a cyclone is likely to form in the Bay of Bengal between the 21st and 26th of this month.
From these weather forecast models, the formation of the cyclone is much confirmed, but it is still uncertain where it will hit. We have to wait till October 20 to confirm the matter.
The possible cyclone's name has been given by Qatar. It is likely to hit the coastal areas of Barishal Division and the neighboring Odisha state of India.
In a notification on Thursday (October 17), India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that there is a strong possibility of a cyclone forming in the North Andaman Sea around October 20. Due to this, a low pressure may develop in the central Bay of Bengal around October 22.
Meteorologist Nazmul Haque of Bangladesh said, "In October, there are favorable conditions for cyclones in the sea. A low pressure may also occur over central Bay of Bengal on October 22. However, the situation has not yet developed.
Earlier, the Met Office's long-term forecast said that there is a possibility of several low pressures in the Bay of Bengal in October. One of these may take the form of depression or cyclone. However, the weather office has not announced the specific time.
After Egg, Chicken Prices Soaring Now
The people of the country have seen many dramas about eggs for several days. Its price was increasing by leaps and bounds on various pretexts. Finally, some relief has returned to the egg market due to import duty exemption, but discomfort has started in the chicken market.
This was seen by visiting various markets of the capital including Karwan Bazar, and New Market Bazar on Friday (October 18).
A few days ago, the retail price of eggs touched Tk180-190 per dozen. Egg prices fell after the last egg import duty was reduced to 20 percent. At present, each dozen eggs are being sold at the retail level at Tk155-160. In wholesale, a dozen eggs are being sold at Tk150 and hali at Tk50.
Traders said that efforts are being made to sell eggs at government prices. If the supply is good, the price will come down very soon.
Buyers say that the price of fish and chicken in the market is already unbridled. Still more than Tk150 per dozen eggs.
A buyer named Md. Hossain Ali said that it is not possible to buy fish and meat. Now the price of eggs is also high. It also has to struggle to meet the protein needs.
It has been seen in the market that broiler chickens are being sold at Tk200-210 per kg and golden chickens are being sold at Tk280-300. The white layer is selling for Tk250 and the red layer is selling for Tk280.
The sellers say that the supply of chicken has decreased in the market. Moreover, rising prices of chicken feed and chicks are disrupting the production system, which is also affecting the market.
Abdul Alim, a chicken trader in Karwan Bazar, said that chickens are not coming like before. Along with this, the price increase in wholesale has an impact on the retail market as well.
A buyer named Faruque said that the price of eggs and chicken is very high in the market. The campaign is not working. The syndicate of traders is very strong. It will not be possible to break this syndicate unless strict laws are enforced.
