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PM Sheikh Hasina Warns BNP-Jamaat Against Arson Terrorism
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has issued a stern warning that stricter measures will be taken against the BNP-Jamaat alliance if they engage in further acts of arson, terrorism, or destruction under the guise of political movements.
Addressing a gathering of lawyers at the 2023 Lawyers’ Grand Rally in Dhaka, Sheikh Hasina emphasized that while the opposition parties have the right to conduct political movements, any involvement in criminal activities will not be tolerated.
The Prime Minister urged the legal community to expedite the resolution of cases related to arson and terrorism that occurred during the 2013-2015 political movements, during which over 500 people were killed and many suffered burn injuries.
She stressed the importance of bringing those responsible for these crimes to justice to prevent any encouragement of such actions. The Prime Minister also recalled the tragic history of losing loved ones during the liberation struggle and urged that the culture of impunity must not be allowed to return.
The rally, held at the Bangladesh Bar Council Bhaban, was also attended by various dignitaries, where the Prime Minister unveiled a book titled “Bangabandhur Ayeni Darshan” (Bangabandhu’s Legal Philosophy) and witnessed a cultural performance presented by the Bangladesh Silpakala Academy.
Sheikh Hasina pledged additional funds to the benevolent fund for lawyers and urged others to contribute, highlighting the government’s efforts to improve the legal system in the country.
She also called on lawyers to assist victims, especially women and children, in obtaining justice. The Prime Minister encouraged people to utilize all available land for food production to address global economic challenges and rising inflation.
Furthermore, she expressed her commitment to ensuring the rule of law and justice in the country and urged lawyers to stand by the victims. The Prime Minister stressed the need to bolster food security in light of global challenges and rising prices due to international conflicts.
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds at most places across the Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions. Some areas may experience moderately heavy to very heavy rainfall, according to their latest weather bulletin released on Thursday.
Day and night temperatures are expected to remain nearly unchanged across the country.
The highest rainfall in the country over the past 24 hours was recorded in Kumarkhali, with 104mm of rain by 6 a.m. on Thursday.
The axis of the monsoon trough extends from India’s Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal to Assam, passing through Bangladesh, with one of its associated troughs stretching into the North Bay of Bengal.
The monsoon remains active over Bangladesh and moderate to strong over the North Bay region.
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted that the mild heat wave currently affecting parts of the country, including the capital, is expected to subside in most areas within the next 24 hours, starting from 9 am today.
“A mild heat wave is sweeping across the divisions of Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, and Sylhet, as well as the districts of Jashore, Chuadanga, and Kushtia. It is likely to ease in most regions,” the department reported.
In addition, BMD predicted light to moderate rainfall or thundershowers, accompanied by temporary gusty winds, across most of Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions. Some areas are expected to experience moderate to very heavy rainfall.
Temperatures across the country may drop by 1-2 degrees Celsius during both day and night.
On Monday, Dinajpur in the Rangpur division recorded the country’s highest temperature at 38.6°C, while Bandarban in the Chattogram division saw the lowest temperature at 24.6°C early today.
Meanwhile, rainfall recorded in the past 24 hours, ending at 6 am today, reached 66 mm in Nikli of Dhaka Division.
The sunset in Dhaka is at 5:53 pm today, and sunrise is expected at 5:49 am tomorrow.
Two separate murder cases were filed today in connection with the deaths of a private service holder and a Madrasa student during the anti-discrimination student movement.
The first case was lodged by Ridwan Ahmed with Panchlaish police station, accusing former ministers Dr. Hasan Mahmud, Barrister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Naufel, and 127 others for the death of his nephew Sujan, 14. Sujan, the son of Belal Hossain from Beramara village in Noakhali’s Sadar Thana, was a student at Al Jamirul Hayat Madrasa in the city’s Chandgaon area. He was fatally shot in the Muradpur area on July 18.
The second case was filed by Jamal Uddin at Doublemooring police station, accusing 225 individuals, including Dr. Hasan Mahmud and Education Minister Barrister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Naufel, for the killing of his elder brother Alam, a private service holder, on August 5.
