A murder case has been filed here against 101 persons, including Awami League (AL) president and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former minister Obaidul Quader for killing a teacher during the anti-discrimination student movement.
Sekandar Ali, father of deceased Selim Hossain (35), of village Palikanda of Pirob union under Sibganj upazila of Bogura district, filed the case with Bogura Sadar Police station today (Friday).
The case mentioned that the murder took place at the order of Sheikh Hasina and Obaidul Quader and other accused in the case who include two former Awami League lawmakers, five upazila chairmen, two mayors, eight councilors of Bogura municipality, 10 uni...
The metro rail operations will not begin on Saturday as planned because officials were unable to finish the necessary technical tests.
Dhaka Mass Transit Company Ltd (DMTCL) said this in a press release on Thursday.
No new date was mentioned for resuming operations.
The two stations in Mirpur-10 intersection and Kazipara were vandalized during the recent student movement that toppled Sheikh Hasina's regime.
The Metrorail services were suspended on July 18 last amid demonstrations by students demanding quota reform in public service.
The United Nations has said they are willing to support the interim government and people of Bangladesh as required.
"Regarding what you said about support for Bangladesh, I can certainly confirm that we remain willing to support the Government and people of Bangladesh as needed," said Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General Farhan Haq while responding to a question from Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey on August 15, reports UNB.
High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk and Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus discussed a "comprehensive range of support" of their office could provide to the interim government and the transition, including on accountability issues.
Farhan said a team will visit Dhaka from next week to discuss areas of support a
Following this change, Sakhawat Hossain will now oversee the Textiles and Jute ministry, according to a statement released by the chief adviser's Press Wing on August 16.
