Staff Reporter:
Nurul Haque Nur, the former VP of Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) and President of the Gono Odhikar Parishad, reportedly spent 6.5 million Taka on the recent quota reform movement. Funds were allegedly brought in from multiple Middle Eastern countries.
According to sources, Nur allocated a portion of this amount to leaders of the Gono Odhikar Parishad in three areas of Dhaka: Badda, Mirpur, and Lalbagh. The information surfaced following Nur's arrest based on accusations of inciting the quota reform movement. During interrogation by the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, Nur disclosed details about the expenditures.
Several senior DB officials have confirmed that Nur has significant experience from the...
bdreports24 Online:
The government has declared a national day of mourning on Tuesday to honor the lives lost during the recent quota reform movement, which has claimed 147 lives, including those of law enforcement personnel.
The decision was announced during a Cabinet meeting held at the Prime Minister's Office on Monday, according to media reports. Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan confirmed on Sunday the extent of the tragedy, highlighting the violent clashes and unrest that have gripped the nation.
The quota reform movement, which began on July 1, saw students demanding reforms in civil service job quotas. The situation escalated dramatically following a violent clash at Dhaka University on July 15, leading to nationwide protests. The following days w...
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Staff Reporter:
Police dispersed students who had gathered at ECB Chattar in Mirpur on Monday noon to protest the recent deaths during student movements and to demand the release of individuals arrested by law enforcement agencies.
The students began their demonstration around 12 PM. However, by 12:30 PM, police had moved in to disperse the crowd, according to reports from the scene.
Following the dispersal, the protesters regrouped in different alleys in the area. Additionally, police obstructed another group of protesters at Mirpur-10 as they attempted to bring out a procession around 12:30 PM.
Security forces, including members of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), police, and army, have taken positions at various strategic points to maintain order.
Th...
Desk Report:
Teachers from various universities across Bangladesh, united under the banner of the ‘Anti-Repression Teachers Rally,’ have called for an immediate end to the harassment of students and the practice of "mass arrests." They also demanded the release of detained students.
Expressing their solidarity with ongoing student protests, the University Teachers Network organized a rally at the base of Aparajeyo Bangla on the Dhaka University campus, reports UNB. The rally commenced with a minute of silence in memory of students who lost their lives in the recent quota reform movement. The teachers urged that the incidents of violence and deaths be termed the “July Massacre.”
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Saeed Ferdous, Professor of Anthropology at Jahangirna...
