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PM Sheikh Hasina Warns Against BNP’s ‘Dark’ Agenda for Bangladesh
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina sternly rebuked the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its allies, accusing them of advocating for the restoration of the caretaker government system not out of genuine concern for fair elections, but rather to plunge the nation back into darkness.
Addressing a gathering at the Dhaka District unit office in Tejgaon to commemorate the 104th birth anniversary of Bangladesh’s founding father, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Prime Minister Hasina reaffirmed her commitment to upholding his vision for a prosperous and just nation.
She emphasized that Bangladesh, under the leadership of Bangabandhu, was destined for progress and empowerment of its citizens, and she pledged to continue working towards realizing this vision.
Questioning the motives behind BNP’s persistent demand for reinstating the caretaker government system for overseeing elections, Prime Minister Hasina pointed out the irony of their stance. She reminded them of their poor performance in the 2008 election, despite the presence of a caretaker government at the time.
Highlighting the achievements of her government, Prime Minister Hasina asserted that under the rule of the Awami League, the needs of the marginalized, including food and shelter, were being met. She reaffirmed her commitment to ensuring that every citizen has access to basic necessities, including housing and land.
Furthermore, Prime Minister Hasina condemned BNP’s apparent disdain for the welfare of the common people, suggesting that their opposition to government initiatives aimed at improving the lives of the less privileged reflected their true intentions.
In conclusion, Prime Minister Hasina reiterated her determination to continue pursuing policies aligned with Bangabandhu’s ideals, while cautioning against attempts to derail the nation’s progress towards prosperity and social justice.
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.
