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Clash with police at Mohammadpur Geneva Camp
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05 Oct 2019, 00:00
Incidents of clashes took place between police and the inhabitants of Mohammadpur Geneva Camp in the capital over demand of electricity. The clash began on Saturday afternoon. The clashes were going on till the last report came. Police claimed that 15 of their force members were injured. Inhabitants of the camp said that at least fifty people were injured.
The stranded Pakistanis alleged that they had to live without electricity 8-10 hours a day. From that anger they began to demonstrate from Friday. Again they started agitation in the noon on Saturday. At that time they seized the road from the camp to Mostakim Kabab Restaurant. When police tried to take control over the road the clash began phase by phase.
The clash turned into serious stage after 1:30 pm. Police tried to take control over the situation by hurling tear shells and blank fires. At one stage the clash spread on the road behind Residential Model College. The agitating people tried to set a police pick up van ablaze.
At around 3:30 pm the demonstrators took their positions in front of Mohammadpur Government High School on Shahjahan Road. Police and riot police took their positions around five hundred yards far from the scene. There were water cannon and armored vehicles. RAB force was also present there.
In this regard Deputy Commissioner of Tejgaon division police Anisur Rahman said that 15 of their force members were injured. Efforts were made to set a police pick up van ablaze. They were trying to take the situation under control.
Several demonstrators said that at least 50 inhabitants of the camp were injured.
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Bus-Pickup Collision in Tangail: 4 Dead
Four people were killed and one seriously injured in a collision between a bus and a pickup truck in Madhupur, Tangail. Among the deceased are the pickup driver and his assistant.
The accident occurred around 5 a.m. on Tuesday (November 19) in front of Malauri Government Primary School on the Tangail-Mymensingh highway.
The identities of the deceased have not yet been confirmed. However, it has been reported that the victims include the pickup driver and his assistant. Police arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report and recovered the bodies.
Following the accident, traffic on the road was temporarily disrupted. Police later restored normal conditions.
Titumir Announces 'Close Down' Today, Students Await Advisor's Decision
The students of the government-run Titumir College in the capital are currently observing a 'College Close Down' program, having withdrawn from their decision to block roads and railways demanding the conversion of the capital's Titumir College into a university. However, the protesters have announced that they will block roads and railways again from tomorrow if the government does not accept their demands. They have named this program 'Barasat Barricade to Mohakhali'.
The announcement came through a briefing from the sit-in program at the main gate of the college at around 12:15 pm on Tuesday (November 19).
At the briefing, one of the coordinators of the movement, Matiur Rahman Joy spoke to the media. He stated that government officials, including the education advisor, are scheduled to meet with their delegation today to discuss their demands. However, if no concrete assurance is given by the end of the meeting, the students will block both roads and railways starting at 11 am on Wednesday.
Following the briefing, the students resumed their protests.
Meanwhile, classes and exams are closed at Titumir College as part of the 'College Closure' program. All types of academic activities are also closed.
Police are on alert outside the college campus to prevent any chaos arising during the students' program.
Battery-Run Rickshaws Ordered to be Banned Within 3 Days
The High Court has ordered the ban on battery-powered rickshaws in the Dhaka metropolitan area within three days.
A High Court bench of Justice Fatema Najib and Justice Sikder Mahmudur Razi issued the order on Tuesday (November 19).
In total, about 1.2 million rickshaws are currently operating in the capital. A large part of which is battery-powered. In addition, many old pedal-powered rickshaws are being mechanized by installing batteries.
Battery-powered rickshaws are more common in the capital's narrow streets than on the main roads. These rickshaws also ply on the main roads when they get the opportunity. The number of battery-powered rickshaws is higher in the capital's Khilgaon, Manda, Basabo, Maniknagar, Rampura, Badda, Sayedabad, Jatrabari, Kadamtali, Sabujbagh, Shyampur, Demra, Mohammadpur, Basila, Uttara, Bhatara, Dakshinkhan, Uttarkhan, Moynartek, Mirpur, Pallabi areas.
Committee to Examine Feasibility of Titumir University, Movement Withdrawn
The students have announced the suspension of the agitation after assuring that a committee will be formed within 7 working days to examine whether the government-run Titumir College can be converted into a university.
On Tuesday (November 19) afternoon, a delegation of Titumir College students went to the Secretariat. Professor Aminul Islam, Special Assistant to the Education Advisor assured them in this regard. Later, the students left the Secretariat and announced the suspension of the agitation.
Matiur Rahman, a member of the Titumir College student delegation who participated in the meeting, said that the government has assured to form a committee regarding the demand to convert Titumir College into a university. Which will be formed within the next seven working days. Based on this, we are announcing the suspension of the agitation.
He said that the same committee has informed us that it will investigate the overall issue and submit a report.
The delegation members are Mahmud Hasan Muktar, Mosharraf Rabby, Neyek Nur Mohammad, Abdul Hamid, Nuruddin Jisan, Matiur Rahman Joy, Jahangir Sunny, Mehedy Hasan Mal, Aminul Islam, Mohammad Bellal, Al Noman Nirob, Habibullah Rony, Md Toaha, and Kawsar.
Earlier, students staged a protest for the second day demanding that the government-run Titumir College be converted into a university. A delegation of 14 students went to the Ministry of Education at the government's request.
The rest took up positions in front of the main gate inside the campus around 11 am.
It is worth noting that the Titumir College students have made three demands to the university.
The demands are- 1. Titumir College should be separated from 7 colleges by canceling its affiliation with Dhaka University. 2. A commission should be formed to convert Titumir College into a university. 3. Titumir should formulate an outline for implementing an independent university.
Army Chase Auto-Rickshaw Drivers in Mohakhali
Battery-run rickshaw pullers have blocked roads and railways in Dhaka's Mohakhali. They are blocking the road demanding that rickshaws be allowed to ply on the roads.
In addition to blocking traffic in Mohakhali, they stopped the train by sitting on the railway line. In this situation, army members chased them away.
The incident occurred in the Mohakhali rail crossing area on Thursday (November 21) afternoon.
It was seen that the movement of autorickshaw drivers staying in the Mohakhali rail crossing area caused severe traffic congestion and caused suffering to the people. When the police requested them to move away, they pelted bricks and stones at the police. In this situation, when the army members chased them away from there, they dispersed and fled.
Meanwhile, autorickshaw drivers have blocked roads in the Agargaon, Basila, Gabtoli, Demra, Mirpur, and Mohakhali areas since this morning. This has stopped traffic in those areas, creating a massive traffic jam. Office-goers have been suffering since morning.
Dhaka district Railway Police Superintendent Anwar Hossain said that battery-run rickshaw drivers have blocked the railway line by placing their rickshaws across it. They have also blocked the road. This has stopped traffic on the surrounding roads.
Meanwhile, hundreds of battery-run rickshaw drivers have blocked the road at the intersection of four roads in Agargaon. They are holding a procession demanding to ply rickshaws. Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Sher-e-Bangla Police Station Md Azam said that this has stopped traffic on the surrounding roads.
Earlier, on Wednesday (November 20), rickshaw drivers protested by taking positions on various roads in the capital.
On Tuesday (November 19), the High Court bench of Justice Fatema Nazib and Justice Sikder Mahmudur Razi ordered the ban on battery-run rickshaws in the Dhaka metropolitan area within three days. The Home Secretary, Local Government Secretary, IGP, Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Dhaka's two city corporation authorities, and other concerned parties have been asked to implement the court order.
Earlier, Brihottor Dhaka City Corporation Pedal-rickshaw Malik Oikya Jote President Jahurul Islam Masum and Secretary Md Momin Ali filed the petition with the High Court.
Approximately 12 lakh rickshaws currently operate across the capital, with a significant portion of them being battery-powered. Additionally, many old pedal rickshaws are being converted into motorized three-wheelers by installing batteries.
Ex-MP Shahjahan Omar Arrested From Rajapur
Former Awami League MP from Jhalakathi-1 constituency and former BNP leader Barrister Shahjahan Omar has been arrested.
He was arrested on Thursday (November 21) morning when he was attacked and went to file a case at Rajapur Police Station.
It is known that on Thursday, miscreants ambushed Shahjahan Omar's car when he wanted to enter Bir Uttam Rajapur. Shahjahan Omar was also injured in this incident. When he went to file a case of vandalism at Rajapur Police Station while injured, the leaders and activists of the Upazila BNP surrounded the police station from outside and blocked it. Later, the police arrested him in a case filed at Kathalia Police Station.
Barrister Shahjahan Omar said, "I was attacked on my way to my sister's graveyard in Sangar village. My car was vandalized and made unusable. I was also injured. I wanted to finish my work and attend the Armed Forces Day program at Lebukhali Cantonment. But now I don't have a car, how can I go there? I was coming to Rajapur police station to file a case because I was injured. The police say I have been arrested in a case at Kathalia police station. But I didn't know there was a case in my name.'
Additional Superintendent of Police Muhitul Islam said in this regard, 'Former MP Barrister Shahjahan Omar has been arrested. There is a regular case in his name at Kathalia. He will be produced in court at noon.'
Earlier on Wednesday evening, miscreants attacked Shahjahan Omar's house in Godownghat area. No major loss happened during the attack except some window panes being broken.
Although Shahjahan was a senior BNP leader, he left the party and joined the Awami League during 12th national parliamentary elections and became an MP from Jhalakathi-1 seat. He had a 40-year political relationship with BNP.
He went into hiding after the political changeover on 5 August.
Touhidul Fired 28 Bullets at Protesters During Student Movement
The police have arrested a Jubo League activist – Touhidul Islam alias Farid, 32 – due to his involvement in firing at students and people during the anti-discrimination movement in Chattogram.
Touhidul alone fired a total of 28 bullets at protesters during their attack.
CMP's Chandgaon Police Station arrested Farid from Satkhira Sadar's Kamalnagar area on Friday (November 22) afternoon. There are 12 cases against him, including five for murder.
The arrested Touhid is known to be an associate of former Chandgaon ward councilor Esrarul Haque.
Deputy Commissioner (Crime and Operations) Md. Rois Uddin said at a press conference at the CMP Commissioner's office on Saturday afternoon, "Farid was arrested from Kamalnagar area of Satkhira based on secret information."
He said, "During initial interrogation, he confessed to indiscriminate shooting during the student movement with a firearm. He fired 28 rounds during the movement against discrimination."
"The weapon he used is a Pakistani shooter gun and he has multiple weapons. Our operation is underway to recover the weapons and bullets he used. He is a professional terrorist and robber. There are 12 cases against him, including five for murder," he further added.
It is worth noting that 10 people were killed in shootings in Chattogram during the anti-discrimination student movement from July 17 to August 4. More than a hundred were injured. The family and relatives of the deceased in this incident have filed at least 25 cases in different police stations and courts in the city.
