Demanding fair trial of Abrar murder and ensuring safe environment in all educational institutes

Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) has called upon the Bangladesh government to carry out a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation into the murder of Buet student Abrar Fahad and bring the perpetrators to justice.

An international conclave will be held in The Hague, Netherlands, on October 18 to bring focus the issue of “justice and accountability” for Rohingyas.

Speakers at a discussion yesterday urged journalists to bring forward lesser-explored areas of the Liberation War, including accounts of refugees relocated to the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, and participation of indigenous communities in the war.

An 18-year-old can not be denied the right to their freedom of speech, said agriculture minister and veteran politician Dr Abdur Razzaque yesterday.

Noted educationist Dr Akbar Ali Khan yesterday called for reshuffle in the administration of all universities, aiming to stop of repetition of the brutal incident in Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet).

Bangladesh has tabled a draft resolution titled “Use of Natural Fibres such as Jute and Sisal” at the United Nations for consideration during the 74th General Assembly.

Buet’s Sher-e-Bangla hall authorities ask all illegal occupants to leave the dormitory by tomorrow.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen says the killing incidents along Bangladesh-India border have significantly come down in the recent years.

Buet authorities seal off the rooms of the university unit Chhatra League president and secretary at their residential halls on the campus.

Former Jubo League Dhaka South president Ismail Hossain Chowdhury Samrat, an alleged kingpin of illegal casino business in the city, has been taken to Dhaka Central Jail after his release from National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD).

BNP yesterday decided to stage a public rally in front of its Khulna city office today, protesting murder of Buet student Abrar Fahad and demanding release of party Chairperson Khaleda Zia.

The United Nations (UN) has appreciated Bangladesh’s role in promoting peace and development both globally and nationally, terming the country a committed actor.

Third Party Consultation Meet

Awami League (AL) led 14-party alliance yesterday demanded holding Buet student Abrar Fahad’s murder case in a speedy trial tribunal.

The three-day “National Startup Camp 2.0” of Student to Startup: Chapter 2 entered into the second day yesterday, with a view to discover young entrepreneurs with innovative ideas so that they can contribute to the country’s development.

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal yesterday said incidents like Abrar murder might not have occurred had the Buet administration been a more careful.

Deaths of a woman and her son were caused by poison, while her husband died from hanging, according to primary medical report after conducting the autopsy.

A 50km stretch of rail tracks from Teesta in Lalmonirhat Sadar to Ramna Station in Chilmari of Kurigram is in a deplorable condition, due to lack of maintenance and monitoring by the authorities concerned.

Fathers of three suspects of Abrar murder have demanded exemplary punishment if the allegations against their sons are found true through free and fair investigation.