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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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Dec 21, 2024 22:09

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

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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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Dec 29, 2024 18:54
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Dec 29, 2024 19:04

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.​