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Bangladesh

The Growing Threat of Radical Islam in Bangladesh

2025-04-30

[PJMedia] Bangladesh’s political landscape was founded on secular principles under the leadership of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, a leader who envisioned a nation where religious neutrality would be upheld. Yet, this landscape has shifted significantly after Bangladeshi Prime Minister ~~the loathesome~~ Sheikh Hasina
...Bangla dynastic politician and now exiled former Prime Minister of Bangladesh. She was President of the Bangla Awami League since the Lower Paleolithic. She is the eldest of five children of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangla. Her party defeated the BNP-led Four-Party Alliance in the 2008 parliamentary elections. She once before held the office, from 1996 to 2001, when she was defeated in a landslide. She and the head of the BNP, Khaleda Zia showed such blind animosity toward each other that they are known as the Battling Begums. That is probably because Khaleda's late husband was the Pak tool who had Mujib assassinated...
was forced to resign and flee the country in August 2024.

The interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, which came into power during a period of political instability, marked a turning point with the swift erosion of secular values. This trend accelerated as Islamic political parties and movements gained influence.

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Bangladesh renews ‘except for Israel’ inscription on passports, Maldives bans Israelis instead

2025-04-17

[IsraelTimes] Announcement comes a day after 100,000 protested against Israel in Dhaka; Muslim-majority country removed text in 2021 but maintained its non-recognition policy on Israel

Bangladesh has restored an "except Israel" inscription on passports, local media reported Sunday, effectively barring its citizens from traveling to Israel.

Israel is a flashpoint issue in Moslem-majority Bangladesh, which does not recognize it.

The phrase "valid for all countries except Israel," which was printed on Bangladeshi passports for decades, was removed in 2021 during the later years of ousted prime minister ~~the loathesome~~ Sheikh Hasina
...Bangla dynastic politician and now exiled former Prime Minister of Bangladesh. She was President of the Bangla Awami League since the Lower Paleolithic. She is the eldest of five children of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangla. Her party defeated the BNP-led Four-Party Alliance in the 2008 parliamentary elections. She once before held the office, from 1996 to 2001, when she was defeated in a landslide. She and the head of the BNP, Khaleda Zia showed such blind animosity toward each other that they are known as the Battling Begums. That is probably because Khaleda's late husband was the Pak tool who had Mujib assassinated...
’s tenure. However,
there's more than one way to skin a cat...
Hasina’s government at the time clarified that the country’s stance on Israel had not changed.

Nilima Afroze, a deputy secretary at the home ministry, told Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) news agency on Sunday that authorities had "issued a directive last week" to restore the inscription.

"The director general of the department of immigration and passport was asked to take necessary measures to implement this change," local newspaper The Daily Star quoted Afroze as saying Sunday.

The Bengladeshi population’s support for an independent Paleostinian state was visible on Saturday when around 100,000 people gathered in Dhaka in solidarity with Gazoo
...Hellhole adjunct to Israel and Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, inhabited by Gazooks. The place was acquired in the wake of the 1967 War and then presented to Paleostinian control in 2006 by Ariel Sharon, who had entered his dotage. It is currently ruled with a rusty iron fist by Hamas with about the living conditions you'd expect. It periodically attacks the Hated Zionist Entity whenever Iran needs a ruckus created or the hard boyz get bored, getting thumped by the IDF in return. The ruling turbans then wave the bloody shirt and holler loudly about oppression and disproportionate response...
Demonstrators beat the images of US President Donald Trump
...dictatorial for repealing some (but not all) of the diktats of his predecessor, misogynistic because he likes pretty girls, homophobic because he doesn't think gender bending should be mandatory, truly a man for all seasons...
, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi because of their support for Israel.

Symbolic coffins and effigies representing civilian casualties in Gaza were also carried during the rally.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party, headed by former prime minister Khaleda Zia'>~~the loathesome~~ Khaleda Zia
...Three-term PM of Bangla, widow of deceased dictator Ziaur Rahman, Pak foil, head of the Bangla Nationalist Party, an apparent magnet for corruption ...
, and other Islamist groups and parties expressed their solidarity with the rally.

Maldives bans Israelis to show ‘resolute solidarity’ with Palestinians amid Gaza war

[IsraelTimes] Legislation approved by parliament, ratified by president, and takes immediate effect.

The Maldives, a small Islamic republic of 1,192 strategically located coral islets, is known for its secluded white sandy beaches, shallow turquoise lagoons and Robinson Crusoe-style getaways.

Official data showed that only 59 Israeli tourists visited the archipelago in February, among 214,000 other foreign arrivals. However, nearly 11,000 Israelis visited the luxury tourist hotspot last year, accounting for a tiny 0.6 percent of the Maldives’ total tourist arrivals.

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Bangladesh army chief warns country ''at risk'' from infighting

2025-02-26

[GEO.TV] Bangladesh's army chief on Tuesday blamed infighting for deteriorating law and order, warning that the gains of the student-led revolution that toppled the government last August were at risk.

The South Asian nation has been struggling to stem a surge in ~~violent~~ mostly peaceful crime, with the security forces arresting thousands this month targeting gangs allegedly connected to the party of ousted prime minister ~~the loathesome~~ Sheikh Hasina
...Bangla dynastic politician and now exiled former Prime Minister of Bangladesh. She was President of the Bangla Awami League since the Lower Paleolithic. She is the eldest of five children of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangla. Her party defeated the BNP-led Four-Party Alliance in the 2008 parliamentary elections. She once before held the office, from 1996 to 2001, when she was defeated in a landslide. She and the head of the BNP, Khaleda Zia showed such blind animosity toward each other that they are known as the Battling Begums. That is probably because Khaleda's late husband was the Pak tool who had Mujib assassinated...
"If you can't move beyond your differences and continue meddling and fighting among yourselves, the independence and integrity of the country will be at risk — I warn you," said General Waker-Uz-Zaman, without singling out any group by name.

"Since stakeholders are busy accusing each other, miscreants find the situation favourable. They believe they can get away with anything," he said at an army memorial event.

Bangladesh has been riven by a surge of crime, as well as protests this month where crowds smashed buildings connected to Hasina's family.

Last week rival student factions clashed at a university campus, a sign of serious discord between groups instrumental in driving the uprising against Hasina.

Security forces have arrested more than 8,600 people since it launched "Operation Devil Hunt" on February 8, which the government has accused of being Hasina loyalists and of wanting to "destabilise" the country.

"The anarchy we have witnessed is manufactured by us," Waker said.

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Bangladesh dismayed over Indian politician's call for UN peacekeepers

2024-12-03

[GEO.TV] Bangladesh's interim government expressed shock on Monday at a politician in neighbouring India's call to deploy UN peacekeeping forces in the country to protect Hindus and other minorities from ~~violent~~ mostly peaceful attacks.

The Moslem-majority nation saw a student-led uprising in August that ousted autocratic premier ~~the loathesome~~ Sheikh Hasina
...Bangla dynastic politician and now exiled former Prime Minister of Bangladesh. She was President of the Bangla Awami League since the Lower Paleolithic. She is the eldest of five children of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangla. Her party defeated the BNP-led Four-Party Alliance in the 2008 parliamentary elections. She once before held the office, from 1996 to 2001, when she was defeated in a landslide. She and the head of the BNP, Khaleda Zia showed such blind animosity toward each other that they are known as the Battling Begums. That is probably because Khaleda's late husband was the Pak tool who had Mujib assassinated...
after 15 years of iron-fisted rule.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of India's West Bengal state — which shares close cultural and linguistic ties with Bangladesh — urged New Delhi on Monday to petition the UN to address their concerns.

"They can send the peacekeeping force to Bangladesh and rescue our people," Banerjee said.

Bangladesh's de facto foreign minister Touhid Hossain expressed dismay over what amounted to one of the biggest censures of his country's leadership by India since Hasina's ouster.

"I don't know, I can't understand why Mamata Banerjee made such a statement. I know her personally, I have visited her home several times," he told news hounds.

Touhid accused Indian media of spreading disinformation about the status of Hindus in Bangladesh but offered a more conciliatory note to the neighbouring government.

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Adviser Nahid: Had left video message for armed struggle on August 5

2024-10-30

[DHAKATRIBUNE] Adviser Mohammad Nahid Islam has said that he had left a video message calling for armed struggle in case of defeat or a mass killing carried out by ~~the loathesome~~ Sheikh Hasina
...Bangla dynastic politician and now exiled former Prime Minister of Bangladesh. She was President of the Bangla Awami League since the Lower Paleolithic. She is the eldest of five children of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangla. Her party defeated the BNP-led Four-Party Alliance in the 2008 parliamentary elections. She once before held the office, from 1996 to 2001, when she was defeated in a landslide. She and the head of the BNP, Khaleda Zia showed such blind animosity toward each other that they are known as the Battling Begums. That is probably because Khaleda's late husband was the Pak tool who had Mujib assassinated...
's government on August 5.

Nahid, who has been one of the coordinators of the anti-discrimination student movement leading the mass uprising, made this remark as a special guest during a prayer and discussion session in memory of martyr Nasib Hasan Rian.

The program was held at the Health Ministry conference room on Tuesday.

In the video, he said: ''If a massacre occurs today (on August 5), we will call for armed struggle. We might not return, but you all will continue to fight. I had sent a video to some journalists. If I don't return today, if we do not achieve victory today, then this is our last message. We were all prepared for death, and we still are."

Nahid said that everyone was ready to become deaders during that time.

''Nasib announced on Facebook and erupted into the streets, telling his family that he might die today (on August 5). For those of us in the field, this was our reality."

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Case filed with International Crimes Tribunal against six RAB officers

2024-09-23

[NEWAGEBD.NET] A case was filed with the International Crimes Tribunal against six Rapid Action Battalion

officers on charge of crimes against humanity for reported abduction, enforced disappearance and torture of a physician in 2021.

Not the RAB! Nooooooooo!!!

In the first-ever case filed with the tribunal for reported abduction and enforced disappearance, the complainant, physician Israt Rafique Eshita, alleged that the officers kidnapped her from her house at Kafrul in the capital on July 28, 2021.

The accused officers include the then Squadron Leader Ali Ashraf, IT expert Rakib, and additional superintendent of police Md Akhteruzzaman.

According to Israt's complaint, she became a victim of enforced disappearance after the battalion officers kidnapped her and held her in an undisclosed location, where she was subjected to torture. She was produced before the media by the battalion five days later, on August 1, 2021.

On the following day, August 2, 2021, Israt was publicly presented as a 'fake physician' and implicated in three narcotics-related cases, which she claimed, were fabricated.

Her case took to 30 the number of cases filed with the tribunal, mostly targeting deposed prime minister ~~the loathesome~~ Sheikh Hasina
...Bangla dynastic politician and now exiled former Prime Minister of Bangladesh. She was President of the Bangla Awami League since the Lower Paleolithic. She is the eldest of five children of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangla. Her party defeated the BNP-led Four-Party Alliance in the 2008 parliamentary elections. She once before held the office, from 1996 to 2001, when she was defeated in a landslide. She and the head of the BNP, Khaleda Zia showed such blind animosity toward each other that they are known as the Battling Begums. That is probably because Khaleda's late husband was the Pak tool who had Mujib assassinated...
, since her resignation and fleeing to India on August 5.

In a related development, the International Crimes Tribunal-1 has received two more complaints against Sheikh Hasina, involving allegations of crimes against humanity in connection with the deaths of Dr Sajib Sarkar and Sheikh Ashabul Yamin, both of whom were killed in police firing during the student-people uprising on July 18.

Halim Sarkar, the father of Dr Sajib Sarkar, filed a complaint accusing 71 individuals, including police members, of killing his son.

Sajib, who completed his MBBS from Taherunnesa Medical College in 2020, was rubbed out by police at Azampur of Uttara in the capital during peaceful protests.

'They killed my innocent son, and I want justice,' Halim Sarkar told the media after filing the case.

In another complaint, Yamin's uncle, Md Abdullah Al Mun Kadir, accused 78 individuals, including Sheikh Hasina, Awami League leaders Obaidul Quader, Zunaid Ahmed Palak, and Mohammad A Arafat, of genocide and crimes against humanity under the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act of 1973.

Yamin was reportedly detained by police during the student-people uprising in Savar and shot at point-blank range. Disturbing footage of the police dragging Yamin's body to an armoured vehicle, dropping it on the street, and brutally discarding it on a road divider went viral and shocked the nation. Yamin was rushed to Savar Enam Medical College Hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead
He's dead, Jim!
The allegations against the accused are being pursued under sections 3(2), 4(1), and 4(2) of the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act, as calls for justice intensify following the tragic events of July 18.

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'We aim to form a government through free and fair elections'

2024-09-02

[DHAKATRIBUNE] Ruhul Kabir Rizvi continues to be a prominent leader within the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), serving as the Senior Joint Secretary General since his election at the party's sixth conference on March 19, 2016.

Rizvi, originally from Kurigram district, is recognized for his academic accomplishments, holding a Master's degree in both Geography and History, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Law from Rajshahi University.

Rizvi's entry into politics began in student activism with the Left-wing Revolutionary Students' Union.

Following the formation of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal
...student wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)...
(JCD), the student wing of BNP, he became actively involved, initially serving as the publicity secretary for the Rajshahi University unit.

His leadership capabilities were soon recognized, and he rose to become the president of Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal.

Additionally, Rizvi was elected Vice-President (VP) of the Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (Rucsu) in the 1989 elections.

His extensive experience in both student politics and the broader national political arena has provided him with a nuanced understanding of Bangladesh's political dynamics.

As a seasoned spokesperson, Rizvi plays a crucial role in articulating BNP's positions on various issues, particularly emphasizing the party's commitment to democratic governance and national development.

Rizvi recently spoke with Dhaka Tribune's Siam Sarower Jamil to discuss the current political situation in Bangladesh, the legitimacy of the interim government, and the BNP's stance on various national issues.

LEGITIMACY OF THE GOVERNMENT
When questioned about the legitimacy of the interim government, Rizvi acknowledged that while some view the government's rise to power as unconventional, it is essential to understand that the government operates with the people's support.

He said: ''The constitution exists for the people, and what matters is that the government has the people's support. This government took power in a unique situation, backed by the people's mandate.''

Rizvi also accused deposed prime minister ~~the loathesome~~ Sheikh Hasina
...Bangla dynastic politician and now exiled former Prime Minister of Bangladesh. She was President of the Bangla Awami League since the Lower Paleolithic. She is the eldest of five children of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangla. Her party defeated the BNP-led Four-Party Alliance in the 2008 parliamentary elections. She once before held the office, from 1996 to 2001, when she was defeated in a landslide. She and the head of the BNP, Khaleda Zia showed such blind animosity toward each other that they are known as the Battling Begums. That is probably because Khaleda's late husband was the Pak tool who had Mujib assassinated...
of manipulating the constitution to establish an authoritarian regime, which he believes has been overcome.

DURATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
Regarding the duration of the interim government's tenure, Rizvi emphasized that it should remain in power only as long as necessary to ensure a stable transition.

He said: ''They will remain in power as long as necessary. The government should initiate reforms as soon as possible, focusing on laying the groundwork for a literate and articulate state. We're willing to give them the time they need, but it shouldn't be prolonged unnecessarily.''

RELATIONS WITH JAMAAT
Despite differing views on the current interim government, Rizvi dismissed any notion of conflict between BNP and its longtime political ally, Jamaat-e-Islami
...The Islamic Society, founded in 1941 in Lahore by Maulana Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi, aka The Great Apostosizer. The Jamaat opposed the independence of Bangladesh but has operated an independent branch there since 1975. It maintains close ties with international Mohammedan groups such as the Moslem Brotherhood. the Taliban, and al-Qaeda. The Jamaat's objectives are the establishment of a pure Islamic state, governed by Sharia law. It is distinguished by its xenophobia, and its opposition to Westernization, capitalism, socialism, secularism, and liberalist social mores...
''BNP has a broader role in this country's politics. We aim to form a new government through free and fair elections. There's no conflict between us,'' he said.

Regarding student movements forming a political party, Rizvi expressed support for a democratic state where all voices could be heard.

CONCERNS OVER SECURITY
When asked about the release of some murderous Moslem leaders and the potential threat to law and order, Rizvi refrained from commenting, saying that these were matters for the legal process and the courts.

He also addressed allegations of BNP leaders and activists being involved in criminal activities following Sheikh Hasina's fall, saying that the party is committed to maintaining discipline and has taken actions against any misconduct.

ANTI-INDIA SENTIMENT
Rizvi clarified BNP's stance on relations with India, denying accusations of anti-India sentiments.

''There's no such thing as being anti-India or pro-India. We protest actions that are against the state. India is our big neighbor, but people are angry for various reasons,'' he explained, pointing out issues like the release of floodwaters affecting Bangladesh.

He also said that BNP has no foreign masters, only friends, and is open to constructive relationships with any country that respects Bangladesh's illusory sovereignty.

PROTECTING MINORITY COMMUNITIES
Responding to concerns about attacks on minority communities after Sheikh Hasina's government fell, Rizvi highlighted the role BNP played in protecting minority homes and temples, asserting that the party stands with all citizens of Bangladesh.

He further reassured that BNP is focused on ensuring the continuity of a democratic government and trusts that the interim government will fulfill its responsibilities in ensuring free and fair elections.

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High Court rejects writ seeking ban on Awami League

2024-09-02

[DHAKATRIBUNE] The High Court has dismissed a writ petition seeking the ban and the cancellation of Awami League's registration as a political party, accusing it of indiscriminately killing students and people.

The High Court bench of Justice AKM Asaduzzaman and Justice Md Mahbubul Ul Islam issued the order.

The writ petition was filed by Arifur Rahman Murad Bhuiyan, executive director, Sarda Society, on August 19.

The writ also requested the renaming of institutions named after ~~the loathesome~~ Sheikh Hasina
...Bangla dynastic politician and now exiled former Prime Minister of Bangladesh. She was President of the Bangla Awami League since the Lower Paleolithic. She is the eldest of five children of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangla. Her party defeated the BNP-led Four-Party Alliance in the 2008 parliamentary elections. She once before held the office, from 1996 to 2001, when she was defeated in a landslide. She and the head of the BNP, Khaleda Zia showed such blind animosity toward each other that they are known as the Battling Begums. That is probably because Khaleda's late husband was the Pak tool who had Mujib assassinated...
Additionally, the writ seeks a minimum of three years for the current interim government to reform the country, repatriate Tk11 lakh crore smuggled abroad, and transfer officers who were appointed on a contractual basis during the previous Awami League government.

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Bangladesh revokes ban imposed on Jamaat-e-Islami by ex-PM Hasina

2024-08-29

[GEOTV] Bangladesh's caretaker government revoked a ban on the country's main, Jamaat-e-Islami
...The Islamic Society, founded in 1941 in Lahore by Maulana Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi, aka The Great Apostosizer. The Jamaat opposed the independence of Bangladesh but has operated an independent branch there since 1975. It maintains close ties with international Mohammedan groups such as the Moslem Brotherhood. the Taliban, and al-Qaeda. The Jamaat's objectives are the establishment of a pure Islamic state, governed by Sharia law. It is distinguished by its xenophobia, and its opposition to Westernization, capitalism, socialism, secularism, and liberalist social mores...
party and its affiliated groups on Wednesday, saying it has not found evidence of their involvement in "terrorist activities".

Former prime minister ~~the loathesome~~ Sheikh Hasina
...Bangla dynastic politician and now exiled former Prime Minister of Bangladesh. She was President of the Bangla Awami League since the Lower Paleolithic. She is the eldest of five children of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangla. Her party defeated the BNP-led Four-Party Alliance in the 2008 parliamentary elections. She once before held the office, from 1996 to 2001, when she was defeated in a landslide. She and the head of the BNP, Khaleda Zia showed such blind animosity toward each other that they are known as the Battling Begums. That is probably because Khaleda's late husband was the Pak tool who had Mujib assassinated...
's government had banned its rival political party under an anti-terrorism law, blaming it for stoking deadly violence during student-led protests that turned into an uprising against Hasina, forcing her to resign and flee to India on August 5.

A gazette notification on Wednesday by the caretaker government that replaced Hasina's administration said there was "no specific evidence of involvement of Jamaat" and its affiliates "in terrorist activities".

The party has denied allegations that it stoked violence and had condemned the ban as "illegal, extrajudicial and unconstitutional."

Jamaat-e-Islami has not been able to contest elections of 2014, 2018 and 2024 in Bangladesh after a court said in 2013 its registration as a political party conflicted with Bangladesh's secular constitution.

Shishir Monir, a lawyer for the party, said it will file a petition early next week at the Supreme Court to seek restoration of its registration.

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Inu remanded for seven days

2024-08-28

[DHAKATRIBUNE]

Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JaSoD) President and former minister Hasanul Haq Inu has been remanded for seven days in connection with the murder of businessman Abdul Wadud during the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement in the capital's New Market area.

Deputy Inspector Morad Khan of New Market cop shoppe brought Inu to court and requested a 10-day remand for a thorough investigation on Tuesday afternoon.

After the hearing, Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Ali Haider granted a seven-day remand.

Inu was arrested by the Detective Branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police from a house in Uttara on Monday afternoon.

Businessman Abdul Wadud was rubbed out in front of Gate No. 1 of New Market at 5pm on July 19. A murder case was later filed on August 21 against 130 individuals, including former prime minister ~~the loathesome~~ Sheikh Hasina
...Bangla dynastic politician and now exiled former Prime Minister of Bangladesh. She was President of the Bangla Awami League since the Lower Paleolithic. She is the eldest of five children of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangla. Her party defeated the BNP-led Four-Party Alliance in the 2008 parliamentary elections. She once before held the office, from 1996 to 2001, when she was defeated in a landslide. She and the head of the BNP, Khaleda Zia showed such blind animosity toward each other that they are known as the Battling Begums. That is probably because Khaleda's late husband was the Pak tool who had Mujib assassinated...
and former bridge minister Obaidul Quader.

The case was filed by Abdur Rahman, the nephew of the dear departed businessman, at New Market cop shoppe.

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Jamaat: Awami League led Liberation War but failed to preserve its achievements

2024-08-28

[DHAKATRIBUNE] Jamaat-e-Islami
...The Islamic Society, founded in 1941 in Lahore by Maulana Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi, aka The Great Apostosizer. The Jamaat opposed the independence of Bangladesh but has operated an independent branch there since 1975. It maintains close ties with international Mohammedan groups such as the Moslem Brotherhood. the Taliban, and al-Qaeda. The Jamaat's objectives are the establishment of a pure Islamic state, governed by Sharia law. It is distinguished by its xenophobia, and its opposition to Westernization, capitalism, socialism, secularism, and liberalist social mores...
Ameer Shafiqur Rahman said that while the Awami League led the Liberation War, the party has failed to uphold its achievements.

He remarked that more important than how the public views the Awami League is how the party views itself.

He made these comments during a question-and-answer session following a discussion with members of the Indian Media Correspondents Association Bangladesh (IMCAB) at a venue in Dhaka's Moghbazar on Tuesday afternoon.

In response to a question about former Prime Minister ~~the loathesome~~ Sheikh Hasina
...Bangla dynastic politician and now exiled former Prime Minister of Bangladesh. She was President of the Bangla Awami League since the Lower Paleolithic. She is the eldest of five children of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangla. Her party defeated the BNP-led Four-Party Alliance in the 2008 parliamentary elections. She once before held the office, from 1996 to 2001, when she was defeated in a landslide. She and the head of the BNP, Khaleda Zia showed such blind animosity toward each other that they are known as the Battling Begums. That is probably because Khaleda's late husband was the Pak tool who had Mujib assassinated...
's stay in India, the Jamaat Ameer said: "After ruling the country for over 15 years, it was not befitting for her to leave the country like Lakshman Sen. Jamaat leaders never left the country; they faced the challenges head-on. Our leaders endured imprisonment and oppression but stayed in the country. They never fled."

When asked about Jamaat's current activities, Shafiqur Rahman said that the judiciary has been destroyed, and a chief justice was forced to leave the country.

There is no longer an Election Commission or electoral system in the country. The police force has become the enemy of the people instead of their friend, he added.

The Jamaat chief said an interim government must be given a reasonable amount of time to prepare for elections, and the country needs to undergo reforms. ''Our current priority is to support the families of those killed and injured in student and public uprisings.''

Jamaat issued a blurb about the IMCAB discussion, saying that their chief expressed a desire for peace and order to return to the country quickly.

He called for reforms to the constitution, administration, judiciary, and political culture.

Shafiqur Rahman emphasized that no divisions should be made based on party or religion and that Jamaat does not believe in retaliatory politics. The party respects everyone's rights.

The Jamaat Ameer also claimed that their party has been subjected to misinformation.

He said: "Whenever any incident occurred in the country, we were blamed. Even when a Member of Parliament was killed in Gaibandha, the prime minister stood in Parliament and blamed Jamaat for the murder, which was later proven false."

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8 more murder cases filed against Hasina, aides

2024-08-26

Don’t forget to add mopery and dopery on the spaceways — that one’s always good for an extra seven years, even without a shutter gun and matching rounds of bullet.

[NewAgeBD] At least ten more murder cases were filed against ousted prime minister ~~the loathesome~~ Sheikh Hasina
...Bangla dynastic politician and now exiled former Prime Minister of Bangladesh. She was President of the Bangla Awami League since the Lower Paleolithic. She is the eldest of five children of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangla. Her party defeated the BNP-led Four-Party Alliance in the 2008 parliamentary elections. She once before held the office, from 1996 to 2001, when she was defeated in a landslide. She and the head of the BNP, Khaleda Zia showed such blind animosity toward each other that they are known as the Battling Begums. That is probably because Khaleda's late husband was the Pak tool who had Mujib assassinated...
and her aides on Sunday, taking the number of cases filed against her to 66 after the fall of her government on August 5 amid a mass uprising led by students.

Hasina is accused in 56 murder cases, seven cases of genocide and crimes against humanity, one case of shooting at students and public, one case of abduction, and one case of attacking the motorcade of Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson ~~the loathesome~~ Khaleda Zia
...Three-term PM of Bangla, widow of deceased dictator Ziaur Rahman, Pak foil, head of the Bangla Nationalist Party, an apparent magnet for corruption ...
The first murder case was filed against the fallen prime minister on August 13, more than a week after she had resigned and fled to India.

On Sunday, a murder case was filed against Hasina and 48 others for killing Sheikh Ashabul Yeamin, a student of Military Institute of Science and Technology, on July 18 during the movement of the Student Movement Agaisnt Discrimination platform.

Victim's uncle Abdullah-Al Kabir filed an application with the Dhaka Senior Judicial Magistrate Md Saiful Islam's court appealing to lodge a murder case against the 49 accused.

Accepting the plea, the court ordered the Savar Model police to record the statement of the plaintiff and register the complaint as a First Information Report.

Awami League general secretary and former road transport and bridges minister Obaidul Quader and former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan, among others, were made accused in the case.

According to the case statement, Yeamin, a student of MIST, was shot from an armoured car while he was attending a peaceful protest rally on July 18.

On the same day, a case was filed against 25 people, including Sheikh Hasina, over the killing of auto-rickshaw driver Babu Mollah in the capital during the recent anti-discrimination student movement.

Masud Rana, brother in-law of victim Babu Mollah, filed the complaint with the Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court.

The court, after recording the statement of the complainant, asked the Hatirjheel police to accept the matter as First Information Report.

The other prominent accused in the case include Asaduzzaman Khan, Mohammad A Arafat and Jahangir Kabir Nanak.

According to the case documents, Babu Mollah and Masud Rana went for Jumma prayers on July 19 and when they were returning home after the prayers, the police opened fire on them, killing Babu on the spot.

A case was filed against Sheikh Hasina and 33 others with Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Court for killing online news portal Dhaka Times journalist Mehedi Hasan near Kazla Toll Plaza on the Mayor Hanif flyover in Jatrabari during quota protests on July 18.

Rizia Begum, 36, filed the case with the court over the death of her nephew.

Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Saddam Hossain asked the Jatrabari police to record the complaint as First Information Report.

Two other cases were also filed with the same magistrate court, in one of which Babul Mia, 42, filed a case against Hasina and 26 others over killing Jisan in Matuail on July 20.

On Sunday, yet another case was filed against Hasina and 27 others over the killing of Md Eusuf Sanowar, a seller of Trading Corporation of Bangladesh products, in the capital during recent student movement on July 20.

Mamunur Rashid, brother-in-law of victim Md Eusuf Sanowar, filed the complaint with Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Saddam Hossain. The court after recording statement of the complainant, asked the Jatrabari police to accept the matter as FIR.

Obaidul Quader and former law minister Anisul Huq were among other accused in the case.

A case was filed against 13 people, including Sheikh Hasina and erstwhile Bangladesh Rifles director general Aziz Ahmed, over killing BDR Mutiny accused and the force's former deputy assistant director Abdur Rahim in jail custody.

Abdur Rahim's son advocate Abdul Aziz filed the case with the court of Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md Akteruzzaman.

A murder case was filed against Hasina and 21 others also on Sunday with the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court for killing Jasim Uddin, 35, on July 18 in the capital's Uttara.

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