The Chhattisgarh

Tag: Bangladesh violence

  • Bangladesh Army Urges Peace Amid Deadly Violence In Hilly Regions | world news

    Amidst tensions and violence in Bangladesh’s hilly regions, which claimed four lives, the Bangladesh Army has issued an appeal to the public, urging them to maintain peace and harmony. “The ongoing tension may turn into violent riots in the three hill districts. Leading individuals are urgently requested to assist the law enforcement agencies in de-escalating the ongoing tension,” the Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) said in a statement.

    “Necessary legal action will be taken after identifying the real culprits by conducting a proper investigation. The people are specially requested to maintain peace and harmony in the three hill districts,” it said.

    Notably, Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) has long history of conflicts. In 1997, the Bangladesh government signed a peace accord with Parbatta Chattagram Jana Sanghatti Samiti, the largest tribal group that controlled the Santibahini, a militia. After the accord, some smaller groups including United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) rejected it.

    On September18, one Md. Mamun (30), the father of deceased Noor Nabi, was killed in a mass thrashing by some people in Khagrachari district headquarters over the theft of a motorcycle, the statement said.

    Later, Sadar police station recovered the body of the deceased and handed it over to the family after post-mortem, the statement added.

    “A protest march was taken out from Dighinala College on the next day (September 19) afternoon based on this incident. While the procession was crossing Boalkhali Bazar in Dighinala, some terrorists of UPDF (original) attacked the procession and fired 20-30 rounds. In view of this, the angry mob set fire to some shops in Boalkhali Bazar,” the statement said.

    “It is to be noted that six people from both sides were injured during the clash and they were sent to Dighinala Upazilla Health Complex and Khagrachari Sadar Hospitals for treatment,” the statement said.

    “Later, army patrols reached the spot and brought the situation under control and put out the fire with the help of fire brigade and local people. Due to the above incident, tension spread in Khagrachari district headquarters, Dighinala, Panchari and surrounding areas. At the same time, some self-interested circles spread rumors through social media and gradually made the situation more exciting,” the statement said.

    “UPDF (Original) terrorists fired on Army patrol team members in Khagrachari town while shifting unconscious patient and army retaliated in self-defense. It is said that three people were killed and some were injured in the incident,” the statement added.

  • ‘Symbols Of India’s Friendship With Bangladesh Is Being Attacked’: Shashi Tharoor |

    New Delhi: Amidst the ongoing violence in Bangladesh, Congress leader  Shashi Tharoor said that it is challenging for people in India to remain indifferent when every symbol of friendship between the two countries is under attack.

    While highlighting the turmoil in Bangladesh, Tharoor said that it is tragic to witness what was once celebrated as a democratic revolution devolving into anarchy, and violence targeting the minorities and the Hindu minority.

    He further added that India needs to stand with the people of Bangladesh.

    “It’s extremely tragic that what was hailed as a democratic, popular revolution has degenerated into anarchy, and violence targeting the minorities and the Hindu minority… We in India must stand with the people of Bangladesh. But it’s difficult for us to be indifferent when every symbol of India’s friendship with Bangladesh is being attacked,” Tharoor said, ANI reported.

    Tharoor exaggerated how several institutions were vandalised during the ongoing violence, making it a “very negative” sign for people in India.

    “The statue of the surrender of the Pakistani forces to Indian soldiers has been smashed to bits. The Indian Cultural Centre is destroyed, and a number of institutions are vandalised, including the ISKCON temple. All of these things are very negative signs for people in India. It is not in Bangladesh’s interest either to come across in this way,” he said.

    “They should be saying that this is about the restoration of their democracy, but in the process, you turn against the minorities and in particular one minority, inevitably, that will be noticed and resented in our country and elsewhere…” Tharoor added.

    Bangladesh is facing a volatile political situation after Sheikh Hasina resigned as Prime Minister on August 5. The protests, led mainly by students demanding an end to a quota system for government jobs, evolved into anti-government demonstrations.

  • Bangladesh: Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus Swears-In As Chief Advisor Of Interim Government | world news

    New Delhi: Nobel laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus on Thursday pledged to establish a government that guarantees safety for its citizens of Bangladesh. He returned from Paris to take the oath as the head of the interim government after Sheikh Hasina’s removal.

    Yunus, an 84-year-old, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for his groundbreaking work in microlending, was appointed head of the interim government after President Mohammed Shahabuddin dissolved parliament on Tuesday after Hasina resigned as Prime Minister post.

    He was attending the Olympic Games in Paris and returned to Bangladesh via Dubai. An Emirates flight (EK-582) carrying Yunus landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 2:10 pm local time.

    Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman, senior officials, student leaders and civil society members went to welcome him at the airport.

    While attending a press conference at the airport, Yunus expressed his gratitude to the youth who played a crucial role in making the protest against Hasina.

    “We have got independence for the second time. We have to protect this independence,” he said, PTI reported.

    “The nation is in your hands now. Now you have to rebuild it as per your aspirations. You have to use your creativity to build the country. You have earned independence for the country,” he added.

    “We have to form a government which assures safety to its citizens,” he said.

    He also asked the citizens to save the country from the chaos created during the violent protests.

    “Bangladesh can be a very beautiful country and we can make it one,” further added. Yunus also paid tribute to Abu Sayed, one of the first victims of police gunfire during the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement.

  • Amid Bangladesh Unrest, Mamata Banerjee Opens Bengal’s Door For Refugees |

    As violence continues to grip neighboring Bangladesh, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her willingness to welcome refugees into the state. Speaking at the TMC’s ‘Martyrs Day’ rally in Kolkata on Sunday, she assured that Bengal will certainly provide shelter to those in need. 

    Banerjee cited the United Nations Resolution on refugees to justify her stance on the potential humanitarian crisis resulting from the severe law and order breakdown in Bangladesh over the past few days. 

    “I should not be speaking on the affairs of Bangladesh since that is a sovereign nation and whatever needs to be said on the issue is a subject matter of the Centre. But I can tell you this, if helpless people come knocking on the doors of Bengal, we will surely provide them shelter,” Banerjee said. 

    The Bengal CM drew an example from the past, noting how Assamese people were allowed to live in the Alipurduars area of North Bengal for a significant period during the Bodo conflict in the northeastern state. 

    “That’s because there is a United Nations Resolution to accommodate refugees in regions adjacent to those under turmoil,” the Bengal CM said. 

    Banerjee also urged the people of West Bengal to remain calm and not be provoked by the current situation in Bangladesh.