Desk Report: The Ministry of Education has canceled the 5 percent quota order for the admission of children of the families of those injured and killed in the July-August uprising to government schools. However, new instructions have been given to keep one more seat in each class. A new order was issued yesterday, canceling the previous order. It was signed by the Deputy Secretary (Secondary-1) of the Ministry of Education, Mosammat Rahima Akhtar. The new order states that many students and people were injured and martyred in the mass…
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Tribunal orders BTRC to preserve July massacre data
Desk report: ICT Order to Preserve Data: The International Crimes Tribunal has directed the BTRC-NTMC to preserve crucial data related to the July 2022 massacres. Scope of Data Preservation: The order includes preserving data, details, and information from mobile operators and internet service providers. Objective of Data Preservation: This data preservation aims to assist the investigation agency in conducting a thorough and comprehensive investigation into the July massacres. Court Order: The three-member tribunal, led by Chairman Justice Md. Golam Mortuza Majumder, issued the order on Thursday. Prosecutor’s Support: Chief Prosecutor…
Read MorePrison inspector becomes coordinator of anti-discrimination student movement
Desk report: Appointment of Jubairul Alam Manik: Manik, the coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, Chittagong District, has been appointed as a prison inspector at Chittagong Central Jail. Nature of the Position: Prison inspectors are volunteers who work on issues like improving prison conditions, ensuring quality food, addressing drug problems, providing proper medical care, and preventing human rights abuses. Background of the Appointments: The appointments follow a period of political upheaval and a subsequent rush to fill vacant positions. Manik’s Commitment: Manik expressed his intention to address prison reforms, investigate…
Read MoreDU hall youth beaten to death: Chargesheet filed against 21 people
Desk report: Chargesheet filed in DU student death case: A chargesheet has been filed against 21 students in connection with the death of Tofazzal, a mentally unstable youth, at Fazlul Haque Muslim Hall. Investigation and chargesheet submission: The investigation officer submitted the chargesheet to the court on January 1st. Accused students: The chargesheet includes names of several students, including former Chhatra League leaders. Circumstances of the incident: Tofazzal was beaten by students after being wrongly accused of theft and later died from his injuries. Multiple cases filed: Several…
Read MoreBNP urges not to let political unity falter
Desk Report: Call for political unity: BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed urged the interim government to ensure no rift in political unity following the fall of the “fascist government.” Questioning the July Declaration: Ahmed questioned the necessity of the July Declaration five and a half months after the uprising. All-party meeting: An all-party meeting was held with the interim government to discuss the July Uprising declaration. Political party representation: Representatives from various political parties, including BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and civil society organizations, attended the meeting. Limited BNP representation:…
Read MorePolitical parties hold all-party meeting on July declaration
The main topic of this news. All-party meeting convened by Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus. Leaders from various political parties in attendance. Meeting aims to finalize the declaration of the July Mass Uprising. Declaration will be based on consensus among all parties. Follows weeks of discussions and debates. Desk report Dhaka: Leaders of various political parties have gathered at the Foreign Service Academy this afternoon to attend an all-party meeting convened by Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus. The meeting aims to discuss and finalize the declaration of the July Mass…
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