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December - 1 
10 persons including two Policemen were injured in chase and counter chase between Police and pro-blockade activists in Bhaluka Bridge area on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Mymensingh District on December 1, reports The Independent. Police said that a
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10 persons including two Policemen were injured in chase and counter chase between Police and pro-blockade activists in Bhaluka Bridge area on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Mymensingh District on December 1, reports The Independent. Police said that a group of opposition activists vandalized three CNG-run auto-rickshaws on the highway. On information, Police rushed to the spot and chased the activists. Police also arrested two activists from the spot.
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December - 1 
At least 50 passengers were injured as the Dhaka-bound Mohanagar Godhuli train derailed after Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party opposition alliance’ activists removed fishplates of railway track at Burichang sub-District in Comilla Dist
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At least 50 passengers were injured as the Dhaka-bound Mohanagar Godhuli train derailed after Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party opposition alliance’ activists removed fishplates of railway track at Burichang sub-District in Comilla District on December 1, reports The Daily Star. Seven compartments of the train fell off the track in Pachora area, halting rail communication between Dhaka city and Chittagong District.
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Deeply worried by the escalation of political violence in Bangladesh, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay on December 1 said, “Whatever their differences, political leaders on both sides must halt their destructive brinkmans
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Deeply worried by the escalation of political violence in Bangladesh, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay on December 1 said, “Whatever their differences, political leaders on both sides must halt their destructive brinkmanship, which is pushing Bangladesh dangerously close to a major crisis.” reports The Daily Star. Urging political leaders on both sides to “halt their destructive brinkmanship”, she said, “Instead, they must fulfil their responsibility and use their influence to bring this violence to an immediate halt and seek a solution to this crisis through dialogue.”
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December - 1 
HM Ershad’s Jatiya Party (JP) on Decmber 1 demanded that the EC should extend the nomination submission deadline by 10 days and reshuffles the grassroots administration for a level playing field, reports New Age. A 12-member delegation led by the par
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HM Ershad’s Jatiya Party (JP) on Decmber 1 demanded that the EC should extend the nomination submission deadline by 10 days and reshuffles the grassroots administration for a level playing field, reports New Age. A 12-member delegation led by the party’s presidium member Masud Parvez Sohel Rana, also the convener of the party’s election steering committee, submitted a charter of six-point demand to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmad, at the EC secretariat in Dhaka city.
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In the meantime, referring to the killing of people in arson attacks on passenger buses as “mass killing”; Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on December 1said BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia was involved in the crime, reports The Daily Star. Issuing a note of
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In the meantime, referring to the killing of people in arson attacks on passenger buses as “mass killing”; Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on December 1said BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia was involved in the crime, reports The Daily Star. Issuing a note of strong warning against the opposition leaders and activists, Sheikh Hasina said: “We [government] will get tougher as much as we can, we’ll take actions against these hooligans; we’ll also take action against the instigators.”
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Information and Cultural Affairs Minister Hasanul Haque Inu on December 1said the Election Commission (EC) will reconsider the extension for nomination paper submission deadline, if the main opposition party wants to join the upcoming general electio
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Information and Cultural Affairs Minister Hasanul Haque Inu on December 1said the Election Commission (EC) will reconsider the extension for nomination paper submission deadline, if the main opposition party wants to join the upcoming general election, reports The Daily Star. “The path of dialogue is still open. Talks may be held anytime, if the opposition wants,” the minister told the inaugural function of handicraft exhibition at Bangladesh National Museum in Dhaka city.
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December - 2 
A three-member delegation of the United Nations (UN) called on Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmed at the Election Commission (EC) Secretariat on December 2, reports The Daily Star. The delegation, led by UN Resident Coordinator i
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A three-member delegation of the United Nations (UN) called on Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmed at the Election Commission (EC) Secretariat on December 2, reports The Daily Star. The delegation, led by UN Resident Coordinator in Dhaka Neal Walker, reached there around 2:40pm, and left the office after an hour-long meeting. The CEC also denied talking to reporters about the outcome of the meeting. However, sources in the EC said the delegation might have discussed the logistic support in the upcoming 10th parliamentary election.
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BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on December 2 asked the Government to come to the path of consensus shunning ‘conspiracies’ and stop ‘repression’ on the opposition for the sake of peace in the country, reports New Age. Khaleda also urged the Election Co
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BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on December 2 asked the Government to come to the path of consensus shunning ‘conspiracies’ and stop ‘repression’ on the opposition for the sake of peace in the country, reports New Age. Khaleda also urged the Election Commission to postpone the election schedule for the 10th parliamentary election to ‘save’ the country rather than being used as a ‘pawn’ by a ‘certain party’ for holding a unilateral election. She requested all concerned not to get involved in the process of a ‘farcical’ election and urged the administration and law enforcement agencies to ‘neutrally’ carry out their responsibilities and not to take a ‘stand against the people’.
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December - 2 
Chapainawabganj District, a youth was killed as blockaders set fire to the house of Golam Rabbani, who got nomination from ruling Awami League (AL) to contest the 10th general election. The deceased is identified as Rubel (25).
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Chapainawabganj District, a youth was killed as blockaders set fire to the house of Golam Rabbani, who got nomination from ruling Awami League (AL) to contest the 10th general election. The deceased is identified as Rubel (25).
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December - 2 
In Chittagong District, an auto-rickshaw driver Mohamad Islam (40), died in an accident while fleeing from pickets as the opposition’s 72-hour blockade continued. He was speeding away when chased by pickets in Rangunia sub-District. As his vehicle ve
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In Chittagong District, an auto-rickshaw driver Mohamad Islam (40), died in an accident while fleeing from pickets as the opposition’s 72-hour blockade continued. He was speeding away when chased by pickets in Rangunia sub-District. As his vehicle veered out of control and overturned, throwing him out, another auto-rickshaw hit him from behind.
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December - 2 
In Natore District, Saifuzzaman Sujan (30), joint secretary of Natore municipality Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of BNP, was killed and 10 others were injured in a gunfight between activists of the AL and BNP.
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In Natore District, Saifuzzaman Sujan (30), joint secretary of Natore municipality Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of BNP, was killed and 10 others were injured in a gunfight between activists of the AL and BNP.
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December - 2 
In Rajshahi District, BNP-Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) activists fought pitched battles with Police at Court Station Bazar in Rajshahi city, leaving at least 50 people, including a constable, injured.
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In Rajshahi District, BNP-Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) activists fought pitched battles with Police at Court Station Bazar in Rajshahi city, leaving at least 50 people, including a constable, injured.
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December - 2 
Mokhlesur Rahman (38) was injured critically by crude bomb on December 1, reports The Daily Star. The 38-year-old engineer works at a private telecom company, Star Link. After his midday prayers, he was going to his office at Mohakhali in Dhaka city
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Mokhlesur Rahman (38) was injured critically by crude bomb on December 1, reports The Daily Star. The 38-year-old engineer works at a private telecom company, Star Link. After his midday prayers, he was going to his office at Mohakhali in Dhaka city. As soon as he came near Titumir College, a crude bomb hit him and blew a part of his head away. Witnesses said pickets blasted four cocktails in quick succession there.
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December - 2 
Three persons were killed and many others injured on December 2 during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party blockade of roads, rail and waterways across the country, reports The Daily Star.
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Three persons were killed and many others injured on December 2 during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party blockade of roads, rail and waterways across the country, reports The Daily Star.
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A cadre of ICS was killed and five other people were injured in a clash with Police and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members at Sakhipur intersection in Satkhira District on December 3 (today), reports New Age. The deceased was identified as Hossain
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A cadre of ICS was killed and five other people were injured in a clash with Police and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members at Sakhipur intersection in Satkhira District on December 3 (today), reports New Age. The deceased was identified as Hossain Ali (19).
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December - 3 
An elderly freedom fighter, which was injured in an attack allegedly by the cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) at Bhara-Simulia village in Satkhira District on December 3, died a health complex on Decembe
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An elderly freedom fighter, which was injured in an attack allegedly by the cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) at Bhara-Simulia village in Satkhira District on December 3, died a health complex on December 4, reports The Daily Star. The deceased was identified as Alauddin Khokon (65).
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December - 3 
Another incident, a leader and an activist of Jubo Dal, the youth wing of BNP, were murdered in Comilla and Bogra Districts on December 2, reports The Daily Star. A leader of the youth front of opposition BNP was stabbed to death allegedly by AL acti
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Another incident, a leader and an activist of Jubo Dal, the youth wing of BNP, were murdered in Comilla and Bogra Districts on December 2, reports The Daily Star. A leader of the youth front of opposition BNP was stabbed to death allegedly by AL activists in Gouripur area of Comilla District.The deceased is Jahangir Sarkar (35), general secretary of Gouripur union Jubo Dal. In Bogra District, a Jubo Dal activist was killed in an attack by a gang at their residence in Chok Sutrpur area of the Bogra town. The deceased is identified as Imran Sheikh (28). BNP district unit office secretary Mahfuzar Rahman Raju blamed local Jubo League, the youth wing of AL for the killing.
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December - 3 
At least six persons were killed and scores injured in violence in different Districts across the country on December 3, the fourth day of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party-sponsored 131-hour blockade, reports The Daily Star.
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At least six persons were killed and scores injured in violence in different Districts across the country on December 3, the fourth day of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party-sponsored 131-hour blockade, reports The Daily Star.
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December - 3 
Chittagong District, a covered van helper Mizan (20), injured in EPZ area succumbed to his injures at Chittagong Medical College Hospital. Another person, Shariful Islam Russel (22), died when Police opened fire to disperse blockaders who were vandal
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Chittagong District, a covered van helper Mizan (20), injured in EPZ area succumbed to his injures at Chittagong Medical College Hospital. Another person, Shariful Islam Russel (22), died when Police opened fire to disperse blockaders who were vandalising vehicles at Mandaritola area. Sirajul was returning home after attending a family programme at Barabkunda.
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December - 3 
Dhaka city, at least six people were injured as blockaders blasted 10 crude bombs in different areas. Miscreants hurled crude bombs at an anti-blockade procession of transport workers at Gabtoli Bus Terminal. Four people were wounded in the incident.
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Dhaka city, at least six people were injured as blockaders blasted 10 crude bombs in different areas. Miscreants hurled crude bombs at an anti-blockade procession of transport workers at Gabtoli Bus Terminal. Four people were wounded in the incident. Two bikers were injured when blockaders attacked them with sticks at Shanir Akhra.
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December - 3 
In Chandpur District, two activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of BNP were killed and at least five bullet-hit in a clash with Police at Kalibari area. The deceased are Siam Mastan (14), a student of Al-Amin School, and Tajul
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In Chandpur District, two activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of BNP were killed and at least five bullet-hit in a clash with Police at Kalibari area. The deceased are Siam Mastan (14), a student of Al-Amin School, and Tajul Islam Ratan, a master’s student of Chandpur Government College.
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December - 3 
In Kishoreganj District, one person was killed and 15 others were injured when a truck they were in overturned while speeding away being chased by blockaders in Sadar sub-District on December 3. The deceased, Ujjal Sarkar (40), owner of the truck, wa
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In Kishoreganj District, one person was killed and 15 others were injured when a truck they were in overturned while speeding away being chased by blockaders in Sadar sub-District on December 3. The deceased, Ujjal Sarkar (40), owner of the truck, was going to Comilla District along with 20 others.
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December - 3 
In Lalmonirhat District, at least 10 passengers were injured as blockaders hurled stones on a running train. Blockaders also barricaded the rail line on Lalmonirhat-Dhaka route at Mohendranagar in the District.
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In Lalmonirhat District, at least 10 passengers were injured as blockaders hurled stones on a running train. Blockaders also barricaded the rail line on Lalmonirhat-Dhaka route at Mohendranagar in the District.
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December - 3 
In Narayanganj District, blockaders set fire to at least four vehicles, including two buses, and vandalised 12 others, leaving five people injured.
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In Narayanganj District, blockaders set fire to at least four vehicles, including two buses, and vandalised 12 others, leaving five people injured.
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December - 3 
In Satkhira District, Arizul Islam (16), a cadre of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) died on the spot when law enforcers opened fire at the opposition activists in Garanbaria area of the District. Around 20 cadre
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In Satkhira District, Arizul Islam (16), a cadre of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) died on the spot when law enforcers opened fire at the opposition activists in Garanbaria area of the District. Around 20 cadres of JeI-ICS were injured in the clashes with Police. In another incident, cadres of JeI-ICS beat an activist of Jubo League, the youth wing of Awami League (AL) to death at Talbaira area. The victim is identified as Giasuddin (30). Another Jubo League activist, Nazmul Haque, was injured in the incident
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December - 3 
The United States (US), European Union (EU) and Canada on December 3 called for an immediate halt to senseless violence and an urgent dialogue between the two major parties to find a solution for holding a free, fair, transparent, and inclusive elect
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The United States (US), European Union (EU) and Canada on December 3 called for an immediate halt to senseless violence and an urgent dialogue between the two major parties to find a solution for holding a free, fair, transparent, and inclusive election, reports The Daily Star.
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December - 3 
Three and a half years old Lima Akhter picked up an object from the street, taking it for a ball. As she started playing with the object, it exploded blowing away all five fingers of her right hand. Lima, the only child of car driver Mohammad Al Amin
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Three and a half years old Lima Akhter picked up an object from the street, taking it for a ball. As she started playing with the object, it exploded blowing away all five fingers of her right hand. Lima, the only child of car driver Mohammad Al Amin, also suffered minor injuries in her abdomen and left hand in the blast near her house in the Dhaka city’s Uttar Ibrahimpur on December 3, reports The Daily Star.
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December - 3 
Three Policemen were injured, one critically, as the activists of BNP and its key ally, JeI, attacked the law enforcers in Dinajpur District on December 3, reports The Daily Star. Of the injured, Constable Yusuf Ali (40) was admitted to Dinajpur Gene
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Three Policemen were injured, one critically, as the activists of BNP and its key ally, JeI, attacked the law enforcers in Dinajpur District on December 3, reports The Daily Star. Of the injured, Constable Yusuf Ali (40) was admitted to Dinajpur General Hospital with severe injuries in his head and a hand.
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December - 3 
Two people were killed and two others sustained burn injuries in blockade violence in Chittagong District on December 3 (today), reports The Daily Star. Of the dead victims, one was a covered van driver Mahbub Alam (23), while another was a cadre of
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Two people were killed and two others sustained burn injuries in blockade violence in Chittagong District on December 3 (today), reports The Daily Star. Of the dead victims, one was a covered van driver Mahbub Alam (23), while another was a cadre of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), student wing of JeI.
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December - 4 
Former military dictator, and also Jatiya Party (JP) chairman H M Ershad on December 4 threatened to commit suicide if anyone tries to deceive him, reports Dhaka Tribune. “I will never go with you [Awami League]. I carry four loaded guns all the tim
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Former military dictator, and also Jatiya Party (JP) chairman H M Ershad on December 4 threatened to commit suicide if anyone tries to deceive him, reports Dhaka Tribune. “I will never go with you [Awami League]. I carry four loaded guns all the time, I will commit suicide as soon as they try to provoke me,” he told the reporters waiting outside his Baridhara residence. On December 3, the chameleon man of Bangladesh politics changed his decision regarding the election and declared to quit from the elections. He said his decision to quit election was a timely one. He also claimed that his party is an independent party with its own principle. People are behind him and all has rejected current Government.
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December - 4 
Separately, 12 people including three Policemen were injured in a clash with JeI-ICS cadres in Lalmonirhat District on December 4, reports The Daily Star. The cadres of JeI-ICS besieged a team of 12 Policemen when the law enforcers went there to na
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Separately, 12 people including three Policemen were injured in a clash with JeI-ICS cadres in Lalmonirhat District on December 4, reports The Daily Star. The cadres of JeI-ICS besieged a team of 12 Policemen when the law enforcers went there to nab JeI leader Shahidul Islam at Kafir Bazar area. At one stage the JeI-ICS cadres swooped on the Police and vandalized their van, forcing the law enforcers to fire several rounds of rubber bullets, leaving at least 12 people including three Policemen injured.
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December - 4 
A local leader of Jubo League, the youth wing of AL was stabbed to death by unknown assailants in Pabna District on December 4, reports The Daily Star. The deceased Mohamad Mehedi Hassan Moon (30) was a member of Pabna municipality Jubo League unit c
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A local leader of Jubo League, the youth wing of AL was stabbed to death by unknown assailants in Pabna District on December 4, reports The Daily Star. The deceased Mohamad Mehedi Hassan Moon (30) was a member of Pabna municipality Jubo League unit committee. The reason of the killing was not clear instantly, but the local leaders of Jubo League alleged that BNP men had killed him.
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December - 4 
Feni District, Harun Ur Rashid, vice president of Farhadnagar union Jubo Dal, the youth front of BNP was killed in a clash with law enforcers on December 4. Hundreds of opposition activists vented their anger by attacking and vandalising roadside sho
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Feni District, Harun Ur Rashid, vice president of Farhadnagar union Jubo Dal, the youth front of BNP was killed in a clash with law enforcers on December 4. Hundreds of opposition activists vented their anger by attacking and vandalising roadside shops, banks and police camps, they added. To bring the situation under control, Police and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel opened fire, triggering an hour-long clash that injured at least 50, including Harun and three cops.
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December - 4 
In a sudden move, Jatiya Party (JP) Chairman HM Ershad on December 3 said his party would not take part in the January 5 polls as the atmosphere for an inclusive election is absent, reports The Daily Star. “The Jatiya Party will not contest the 10th
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In a sudden move, Jatiya Party (JP) Chairman HM Ershad on December 3 said his party would not take part in the January 5 polls as the atmosphere for an inclusive election is absent, reports The Daily Star. “The Jatiya Party will not contest the 10th parliamentary election as all political parties have not yet submitted nomination papers for the polls,” the former military dictator said at a hurriedly called press conference in his Banani office. Ershad’s U-turn came as a surprise for his party colleagues as they had no prior idea of the decision. Many, even JP leaders, now question whether the most unpredictable man in the country’s politics would stick to his decision as he had several times changed his mind over participating in the polls.
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December - 4 
In Gaibandha District, three passengers were killed and 35 others injured as four coaches and the engine of Padmarag Express veered off the tracks on December 4 after blockaders ripped up fish plates and clips from the rail lines. Similar act of sabo
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In Gaibandha District, three passengers were killed and 35 others injured as four coaches and the engine of Padmarag Express veered off the tracks on December 4 after blockaders ripped up fish plates and clips from the rail lines. Similar act of sabotage caused the derailment of a train in Khulna District, leaving at least 10 passengers injured and suspending Dhaka-Khulna rail communication.
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December - 4 
Jhenidah District, the opposition activists also fought with Police injuring at least 50, including two journalists on December 4
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Jhenidah District, the opposition activists also fought with Police injuring at least 50, including two journalists on December 4
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December - 4 
one more life came to a halt as a Dhaka College student, who sustained burn injuries at Shahbagh bus arson attack on November 28, died at the burn unit of Dhaka Medical College Hospital on December 4 (today), reports The Daily Star. The victim Wahidu
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one more life came to a halt as a Dhaka College student, who sustained burn injuries at Shahbagh bus arson attack on November 28, died at the burn unit of Dhaka Medical College Hospital on December 4 (today), reports The Daily Star. The victim Wahidur Rahman Babu sustained severe burn injuries when miscreants set fire to a bus he was riding on November 28.
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December - 4 
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on December 4 alleged that the BNP-JeI coalition resorted to killings through arson and blasts to make people lose respect towards politics and to take revenge over not being voted to power in the last election, reports T
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on December 4 alleged that the BNP-JeI coalition resorted to killings through arson and blasts to make people lose respect towards politics and to take revenge over not being voted to power in the last election, reports The Daily Star. She said “With such incidents, real politicians working for the welfare of the country and its people are being degraded before society. This is what the opposition leader wanted.”
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December - 4 
Six persons killed and many others injured in Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP )-led 18-party- blockade of roads, rail and waterways across the country, reports The Daily Star.
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Six persons killed and many others injured in Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP )-led 18-party- blockade of roads, rail and waterways across the country, reports The Daily Star.
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December - 4 
The Opposition has set a deadline of 5pm, December 5 (today), for the Government to meet their demands, failing which they have threatened to launch a “tougher movement”, in addition to what they had done in the recent weeks to stop the election set
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The Opposition has set a deadline of 5pm, December 5 (today), for the Government to meet their demands, failing which they have threatened to launch a “tougher movement”, in addition to what they had done in the recent weeks to stop the election set for January 5, reports The Hindu. The warning came from BNP spokesperson Salauddin Ahmed in a video message on December 4, on the fifth day of the 131-hour blockade which saw scores of people dead and injured.
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December - 5 
An activist of Awami League (AL) was killed allegedly by ICS cadres in Satkhira Sadar sub-District of Satkhira District on December 5, reports The Daily Star. The victim Sirajul Islam (53) was shot by ICS gunmen at his house in Kachupukur village. H
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An activist of Awami League (AL) was killed allegedly by ICS cadres in Satkhira Sadar sub-District of Satkhira District on December 5, reports The Daily Star. The victim Sirajul Islam (53) was shot by ICS gunmen at his house in Kachupukur village. He died on the spot, said Police. They also injured Kawsar Ali (58), sister-in-law of Sirajul, and Kawsar’s son Shimul Hossain (20), at that time
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December - 5 
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on December 5 mentioning the long struggle of AL for ensuring democratic and voting rights for the people said "We have been making tireless efforts to strengthen democracy and maintain its continuity. We had no mentalit
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on December 5 mentioning the long struggle of AL for ensuring democratic and voting rights for the people said "We have been making tireless efforts to strengthen democracy and maintain its continuity. We had no mentality to snatch the democratic and voting rights of the people in the past and our fight to this end would also continue in future," reports The Independent. The Prime Minister said this when a delegation of Bangladesh Tariqat Federation called on her at her office in Dhaka city. Chairman of the federation Alhaz Syed Nazibul Bashar Maizbhandari led the nine-member delegation.
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December - 5 
20 people including a Policeman were injured as the opposition men clashed with law enforcers in Chilmari sub-District of Kurigram District on December 5, reports The Daily Star. The clash ensued when a group of BNP men brought out a pro-blockade pro
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20 people including a Policeman were injured as the opposition men clashed with law enforcers in Chilmari sub-District of Kurigram District on December 5, reports The Daily Star. The clash ensued when a group of BNP men brought out a pro-blockade procession near Ramna High School intersection in the sub-District.
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December - 5 
Another CNG-run auto-rickshaw driver was injured as blockaders set fire to his vehicle in Chandgaon area of Chittagong city in Chittagong District on December 5 (today), reports The Daily Star. The victim is identified as Mohammad Khorshed (50).
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Another CNG-run auto-rickshaw driver was injured as blockaders set fire to his vehicle in Chandgaon area of Chittagong city in Chittagong District on December 5 (today), reports The Daily Star. The victim is identified as Mohammad Khorshed (50).
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December - 5 
Bogra District, opposition activists hurled two crude bombs in front of the Bogra municipality in the town leaving three of its employees injured.
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Bogra District, opposition activists hurled two crude bombs in front of the Bogra municipality in the town leaving three of its employees injured.
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December - 5 
Chittagong District, rickshaw puller Mafizur Rahman (50) succumbed to bullet wounds at Chittagong Medical College Hospital, two days after he was injured in a clash in Feni District. Mafizur received bullet injuries when Police clashed with cadres of
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Chittagong District, rickshaw puller Mafizur Rahman (50) succumbed to bullet wounds at Chittagong Medical College Hospital, two days after he was injured in a clash in Feni District. Mafizur received bullet injuries when Police clashed with cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in Feni town of Feni District on December 2.
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December - 5 
Human Rights Watch (HRW) in a report published on December 5 urged the Government and the opposition to put an end to the ongoing political violence centering the 10th parliamentary election scheduled for January 5, reports The Daily Star. The BNP-le
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Human Rights Watch (HRW) in a report published on December 5 urged the Government and the opposition to put an end to the ongoing political violence centering the 10th parliamentary election scheduled for January 5, reports The Daily Star. The BNP-led opposition alliance has held large-scale and often violent protests throughout the country for weeks, and security forces have at times responded with excessive force, said the New York-based rights organization. The report also suggested that the ruling AL and opposition leaders act to prevent violence by their supporters, including against the Security Forces (SFs).
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December - 5 
Kurigram District, around 20 people, including a Policeman, were injured as the opposition men clashed with cops in Chilmari sub-District. Vandals torched a motorcycle and damaged an ambulance and two bicycles during the clash.
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Kurigram District, around 20 people, including a Policeman, were injured as the opposition men clashed with cops in Chilmari sub-District. Vandals torched a motorcycle and damaged an ambulance and two bicycles during the clash.
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December - 5 
Tangail District, at least 30 people, including a Policeman and a journalist, were injured in a clash between the BNP men and law enforcers. The clash ensued when the cops barred the opposition activists from blocking the Dhaka-Tangail highway.
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Tangail District, at least 30 people, including a Policeman and a journalist, were injured in a clash between the BNP men and law enforcers. The clash ensued when the cops barred the opposition activists from blocking the Dhaka-Tangail highway.
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December - 5 
Two persons were killed and many others injured on December 5, the last day of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party- blockade of roads, rail and waterways, that led to clashes, arson, vandalism and blasting of crude bombs across the co
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Two persons were killed and many others injured on December 5, the last day of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party- blockade of roads, rail and waterways, that led to clashes, arson, vandalism and blasting of crude bombs across the country, reports The Daily Star. In Dhaka city, bus helper Hasan (17) died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital after suffering burn injuries from an arson attack on a bus. Blockade supporters set the bus alight at Janapath intersection. At the time, its helper Hasan was sleeping inside the vehicle. He sustained 90 percent body burns.
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December - 6 
Dhaka city, trucker Mehedi Hasan (30) who suffered 64 percent burns, died of his injuries at Dhaka Medical College Hospital reports. Pro-blockade activists stopped his vehicle in Sadar sub-District of Faridpur District and hurled a petrol bomb at hi
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Dhaka city, trucker Mehedi Hasan (30) who suffered 64 percent burns, died of his injuries at Dhaka Medical College Hospital reports. Pro-blockade activists stopped his vehicle in Sadar sub-District of Faridpur District and hurled a petrol bomb at him on November 30, the first day of the opposition’s six-day blockade. Separately, Jahanara Begum (50) got burnt injuries when criminals hurled a petrol bomb at the battery-run three-wheeler she was a passenger of at Shyampur area. The battery-run three-wheeler flipped following the attack and most of the passengers got out in time but her sari had caught fire and 27 percent of her body was burnt.
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December - 6 
Jatiya Party (JP) Chairman HM Ershad on December 6 via text directed his party leaders in the polls-time cabinet to submit their resignation letters to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on December 7 (today), reports The Daily Star. He changed his earlie
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Jatiya Party (JP) Chairman HM Ershad on December 6 via text directed his party leaders in the polls-time cabinet to submit their resignation letters to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on December 7 (today), reports The Daily Star. He changed his earlier decision of submitting the letters to the President to comply with the constitutional guideline and to avert any controversy over his party ministers’ resignation process. According to article 58 (1) of the constitution, a minister needs to submit his/her resignation letter to the prime minister for submission to the President. JP Secretary General Ruhul Amin Hawlader said, “If we do not get any appointment since tomorrow is holiday, we may hand over the letters to the PM’s principal secretary to have those forwarded to her.”
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December - 6 
An activist of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of the ruling Awami League (AL) was critically injured in an attack by miscreants at Burir Bazar village of Lalmonirhat District on December 6, reports New Age. The injured BCL man was
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An activist of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of the ruling Awami League (AL) was critically injured in an attack by miscreants at Burir Bazar village of Lalmonirhat District on December 6, reports New Age. The injured BCL man was identified as Abul Kalam (25). Police said that Kalam was stabbed by a gang of miscreants in the legs, hands, head and back. BCL leaders claimed that Kalam was stabbed by opposition BNP men over political conflict.
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December - 6 
Eight activists of BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) were arrested with six crude bombs in Khulna District’s Phultala sub-District on December 6 on charges of derailing a train and planning to blow up a power station, reports The Daily Star. Police said
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Eight activists of BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) were arrested with six crude bombs in Khulna District’s Phultala sub-District on December 6 on charges of derailing a train and planning to blow up a power station, reports The Daily Star. Police said that the eight were involved in removing fishplates in Jungipasa area where the Nakshikantha Express derailed with six coaches, wounding at least seven people.
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December - 6 
Sylhet District, another arson victim, Shoeb Ahmed (25), a CNG-run auto-rickshaw driver, who had suffered a fatal road accident while being chased by blockaders, died of his injuries at Sylhet Medical College Hospital.
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Sylhet District, another arson victim, Shoeb Ahmed (25), a CNG-run auto-rickshaw driver, who had suffered a fatal road accident while being chased by blockaders, died of his injuries at Sylhet Medical College Hospital.
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December - 6 
United Nations (UN) official, Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs Oscar Fernández-Taranco arrived in Dhaka city on December 6 for a four-day whirlwind visit to discuss with political leaders a mutually acceptable formula to hold “inclus
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United Nations (UN) official, Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs Oscar Fernández-Taranco arrived in Dhaka city on December 6 for a four-day whirlwind visit to discuss with political leaders a mutually acceptable formula to hold “inclusive, non-violent and credible” election, reports The Daily Star. He is expected to meet twice with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Leader of the Opposition Khaleda Zia. In addition to meeting with the PM and BNP chief, he will also hold discussions in Dhaka with Foreign Minister AH Mahmud Ali, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmad, Foreign Secretary Shahidul Haque, leaders of major political parties, and representatives of civil society and the media
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December - 7 
A bus helper suffered burns as blockaders set fire to the vehicle with him sleeping inside on December 7 at Louhajang sub-District of Munshiganj District, reports The Daily Star. The victim, Alamgir Hossain (25), received 20 percent burns. He was imm
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A bus helper suffered burns as blockaders set fire to the vehicle with him sleeping inside on December 7 at Louhajang sub-District of Munshiganj District, reports The Daily Star. The victim, Alamgir Hossain (25), received 20 percent burns. He was immediately taken to Dhaka Medical College and Hospital.
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December - 7 
Detective Branch (DB) on December 7 arrested two people for their alleged involvement in torching a bus in Dhaka city’s Shahbagh 10 days ago, that left three passengers dead and 16 injured, reports The Daily Star. Police identified the two as Uzzal H
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Detective Branch (DB) on December 7 arrested two people for their alleged involvement in torching a bus in Dhaka city’s Shahbagh 10 days ago, that left three passengers dead and 16 injured, reports The Daily Star. Police identified the two as Uzzal Hossain (26), president of the ward-70 unit of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of BNP and its activist Sohel Chan Milon (28).
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December - 7 
Four people were injured as opposition activists blasted a crude bomb near the AL office in Chapainawabganj District on December 7, reports The Daily Star. The injured were Azizur Rahman Khan Pavel, Mahmudur Rahman Rumon, Abdus Razzak and Abdus Salam
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Four people were injured as opposition activists blasted a crude bomb near the AL office in Chapainawabganj District on December 7, reports The Daily Star. The injured were Azizur Rahman Khan Pavel, Mahmudur Rahman Rumon, Abdus Razzak and Abdus Salam. Ziaur Rahman Arman, District unit secretary of BCL, blamed the activists of BNP and JeI for the attack.
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December - 7 
Oscar Fernández Taranco, United Nations Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs on December 7 sought to know from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina if there was any scope for deferring the polls date, to which Hasina said the Election Commission
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Oscar Fernández Taranco, United Nations Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs on December 7 sought to know from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina if there was any scope for deferring the polls date, to which Hasina said the Election Commission (EC) could decide that, reports The Daily Star. Taranco also met opposition leader Khaleda Zia, but the outcome of the meeting was not disclosed by either side. He held a one-to-one meeting with Hasina at Gono Bhabanand with Khaleda at her Gulshan residence in Dhaka city.
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December - 8 
An AL activist was killed by an unidentified gang at Aamtala village under Sadar sub-District of Satkhira District on December 8, reports The Daily Star. The deceased, Ezhar Ali Morol (55), was a member of Bali union unit of AL. Babar Ali Morol, brot
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An AL activist was killed by an unidentified gang at Aamtala village under Sadar sub-District of Satkhira District on December 8, reports The Daily Star. The deceased, Ezhar Ali Morol (55), was a member of Bali union unit of AL. Babar Ali Morol, brother to the victim, said their rivals, who are involved with JeI-ICS politics, took the advantage of the ongoing political turmoil and killed his brother.
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December - 8 
Chittagong District, three people, including a Police Constable, suffered splinter injuries as blockaders exploded five crude bombs at a Police-carrying van in Chittagong city.
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Chittagong District, three people, including a Police Constable, suffered splinter injuries as blockaders exploded five crude bombs at a Police-carrying van in Chittagong city.
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December - 8 
Dhaka city, Rehana Begum (29) died after fighting for life for seven days at Enam Medical College and Hospital. Rehana and nine others had sustained injuries when they hurried out of a speeding bus on December 2 as pickets hurled a petrol bomb at th
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Dhaka city, Rehana Begum (29) died after fighting for life for seven days at Enam Medical College and Hospital. Rehana and nine others had sustained injuries when they hurried out of a speeding bus on December 2 as pickets hurled a petrol bomb at the vehicle heading to Dhaka.
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December - 8 
In Meherpur District, the opposition activists went on the rampage at Gangni sub-Disrtrict leaving a Policeman and two local journalists injured. Police said around 2,000 BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS)
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In Meherpur District, the opposition activists went on the rampage at Gangni sub-Disrtrict leaving a Policeman and two local journalists injured. Police said around 2,000 BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) activists brought out a procession from Shishirpara area. The activists exploded 10 crude bombs at the Gangni sub-Disrtrict election office and vandalised the office.
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December - 8 
Jhenidah District, a running battle between Police and opposition men left 10, including three Policemen, injured in Jhenidah town.
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Jhenidah District, a running battle between Police and opposition men left 10, including three Policemen, injured in Jhenidah town.
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December - 8 
Land minister Amir Hossain Amu on December 8 said the AL would not raise any objection if the EC changes the polls schedule, reports New Age. He also said that the AL-led Government was trying to negotiate with the main opposition BNP to bring them t
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Land minister Amir Hossain Amu on December 8 said the AL would not raise any objection if the EC changes the polls schedule, reports New Age. He also said that the AL-led Government was trying to negotiate with the main opposition BNP to bring them to the 10th parliamentary polls scheduled for January 5. The senior AL leader made the remark at a time when the visiting United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs Oscar Fernández Taranco called for rescheduling the election.
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December - 8 
Noakhali District, 10 people were injured in a clash between blockaders and Police at Basurhat area.
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Noakhali District, 10 people were injured in a clash between blockaders and Police at Basurhat area.
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December - 8 
The Government will execute the death sentence handed down to JeI leader Abdul Quader Mollah as early as possible after finishing the relevant legal procedures, State Minister for Home Shamsul Haque Tuku told The Daily Star on December 9
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The Government will execute the death sentence handed down to JeI leader Abdul Quader Mollah as early as possible after finishing the relevant legal procedures, State Minister for Home Shamsul Haque Tuku told The Daily Star on December 9
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December - 8 
The International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) on December 8 issued a warrant of execution for JeI Assistant Secretary Abdul Quader Mollah, condemned to death for crimes against humanity during the Liberation War, reports The Daily Star. On February 5,
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The International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) on December 8 issued a warrant of execution for JeI Assistant Secretary Abdul Quader Mollah, condemned to death for crimes against humanity during the Liberation War, reports The Daily Star. On February 5, the ICT-2 sentenced Mollah to life imprisonment but the Supreme Court on September 17 awarded him the death penalty. The full verdict of the Supreme Court was released on December 5. The ICT-2 issued the warrant on receiving the full text of the Supreme Court verdict that overruled the tribunal’s life imprisonment for Mollah and gave him the death penalty.
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December - 8 
Three persons were killed and many others were injured in Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party- blockade of roads, rail and waterways across the country on December 8, reports The Daily Star. In Sylhet District, an activist of Banglade
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Three persons were killed and many others were injured in Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party- blockade of roads, rail and waterways across the country on December 8, reports The Daily Star. In Sylhet District, an activist of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of the ruling Awami League (AL) was killed in a clash between AL and BNP-led blockade violence. The deceased identified as Masud Ahmed (23) was vice-president of BCL Chhatak Technical School and College unit.
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December - 8 
Unidentified criminals killed a Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Kumarkhali sub-District of Kushtia District on December 8, reports The Daily Star. The deceased, Munshi Rashidur Rahman, was joint secretary of the sub-District unit BNP. Accor
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Unidentified criminals killed a Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Kumarkhali sub-District of Kushtia District on December 8, reports The Daily Star. The deceased, Munshi Rashidur Rahman, was joint secretary of the sub-District unit BNP. According to Police, Rashidur had been facing death threat from outlawed party cadres and used to stay in Dhaka city for the last four years. The area is infested with the factions of Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP)–Janajuddha and Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF).
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December - 8 
Workers Party (WP) general secretary Anisur Rahman Mollick emerging from a meeting held at AL president and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s political office in Dhaka city said the AL-led alliance will form ‘anarchy protection committees’ across the co
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Workers Party (WP) general secretary Anisur Rahman Mollick emerging from a meeting held at AL president and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s political office in Dhaka city said the AL-led alliance will form ‘anarchy protection committees’ across the country to face off the mayhem carried out by BNP-led alliance in the name of movement, reports New Age. He said ‘We have taken a decision to face off the opposition politically as they have been carrying out countrywide mayhem in the name of political actions.’ Other leaders of the alliance at their meeting called on their supporters to take to the street to resist the mayhem being carried out by the opposition alliance.
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December - 9 
An alleged outlaw was shot dead in Atghoria sub-District of Pabna District on December 9, reports The Daily Star. The deceased Arshed Ali Sarker (40) was regional leader of outlawed Nakshal Bahini. He was wanted in several cases. Police station said
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An alleged outlaw was shot dead in Atghoria sub-District of Pabna District on December 9, reports The Daily Star. The deceased Arshed Ali Sarker (40) was regional leader of outlawed Nakshal Bahini. He was wanted in several cases. Police station said a gang riding two motorbikes opened fire on Arshed, leaving him dead on the spot while he was returning home from Ekdanta Bazar.
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December - 9 
ICS cadres at Hajee Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU) went on rampage on December 9 and vandalised at least 50 rooms of a Bangladesh Chatra League (BCL)-dominated dormitory, reports The Daily Star. At least four students were injured d
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ICS cadres at Hajee Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU) went on rampage on December 9 and vandalised at least 50 rooms of a Bangladesh Chatra League (BCL)-dominated dormitory, reports The Daily Star. At least four students were injured during the incident, police said, adding they lobbed tear gas shells to bring the situation under control. According to university sources, the ICS brought out a procession on the campus in the afternoon, protesting the death warrant of Abdul Quader Mollah, one of JeI central leaders. The BCL unit of the university also brought out a counter procession, triggering a clash in the campus.
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December - 9 
A 12-year-old boy was killed by stray bullets and 10 others were injured on December 9, as JeI- Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) men fought with law enforcers in Sirajganj during JeI’s nationwide hartal that coincided with the opposition’s blockade across
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A 12-year-old boy was killed by stray bullets and 10 others were injured on December 9, as JeI- Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) men fought with law enforcers in Sirajganj during JeI’s nationwide hartal that coincided with the opposition’s blockade across the country, reports The Daily Star. Along with the activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party alliance, JeI men resorted to vandalism and arson in different parts of the country, leaving more than 67 people injured.
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December - 9 
A speech-impaired truck helper, Mujibur Rahman (42), received burn injuries to the face, hands and thighs when pickets set his truck on fire at Debidwar area in Comilla on December 9, during the countrywide hartal enforced by JeI, reports The Daily S
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A speech-impaired truck helper, Mujibur Rahman (42), received burn injuries to the face, hands and thighs when pickets set his truck on fire at Debidwar area in Comilla on December 9, during the countrywide hartal enforced by JeI, reports The Daily Star.
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December - 9 
A trucker and his helper suffered burn injuries when pickets set fire to a running truck in Debidwar sub-District of Comilla District on December 9 (today), reports The Daily Star. The identities of the injured driver and helper could not be known im
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A trucker and his helper suffered burn injuries when pickets set fire to a running truck in Debidwar sub-District of Comilla District on December 9 (today), reports The Daily Star. The identities of the injured driver and helper could not be known immediately. The law enforcers arrested two people suspecting their involvement with the attack.
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December - 9 
An ICS leader, ‘organising secretary’ Mohammad Rasel (23), was killed and two were injured in an explosion while making bombs at a remote hill in Yakubnagar village in Sitakunda upazila on December 9, reports The Daily Star.
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An ICS leader, ‘organising secretary’ Mohammad Rasel (23), was killed and two were injured in an explosion while making bombs at a remote hill in Yakubnagar village in Sitakunda upazila on December 9, reports The Daily Star.
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December - 9 
Hefajat-e-Islam on December 9 threatened to enforce hartal in Chittagong division on Sunday if the Government does not permit its two-day grand rally scheduled to begin on December 10, reports The Daily Star. They applied for permission to hold the I
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Hefajat-e-Islam on December 9 threatened to enforce hartal in Chittagong division on Sunday if the Government does not permit its two-day grand rally scheduled to begin on December 10, reports The Daily Star. They applied for permission to hold the Islamic congregation at Jamiatul Falah Mosque ground in Chittagong city on November 4 but were yet to get any response, Hefajat ‘Organising Secretary’ Azizul Haque Islamabadi told a press conference in Hathazari.
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December - 9 
Miscreants hurled two petrol bombs at the residence of Abdus Zahir Chowdhury Sufian, president of Sylhet district-(AL) Awami league unit and also district council administrator, at Baghbari in Sylhet town on December 9, reports The Daily Star. There
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Miscreants hurled two petrol bombs at the residence of Abdus Zahir Chowdhury Sufian, president of Sylhet district-(AL) Awami league unit and also district council administrator, at Baghbari in Sylhet town on December 9, reports The Daily Star. There have been reports of vandalism and explosions of crude bombs in Chittagong, Bogra, Satkhira, Narail and Bagerhat.
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December - 9 
Reiterating her firm determination of completing the ongoing trial of the war criminals, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on December 9 sought cooperation of women in the country for implementing the verdicts of the trials, reports The Daily Star.
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Reiterating her firm determination of completing the ongoing trial of the war criminals, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on December 9 sought cooperation of women in the country for implementing the verdicts of the trials, reports The Daily Star.
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December - 9 
The activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party alliance, JeI men resorted to vandalism and arson in different parts of the country, leaving more than 67 people injured, reports The Daily Star
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The activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party alliance, JeI men resorted to vandalism and arson in different parts of the country, leaving more than 67 people injured, reports The Daily Star
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December - 9 
The ruling Awami League (AL) is going to take to the streets to encourage people to vote and counter the opposition alliance’s movement to “foil” the elections, reports The Daily Star. The ruling party programme will continue until the forthcoming po
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The ruling Awami League (AL) is going to take to the streets to encourage people to vote and counter the opposition alliance’s movement to “foil” the elections, reports The Daily Star. The ruling party programme will continue until the forthcoming polls slated for January 5, 2014.The instructions came from AL President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at a cabinet meeting December 9. According to meeting sources, she directed ministers to unite the party men and pro-liberation forces in their areas and face the opposition agitation with the party as a whole.AL top leaders had already forwarded the instructions to all District-level leaders and polls candidates to organise rallies and meetings every day in their districts and constituencies, sources said.
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December - 9 
Two members of an outlawed party have been killed allegedly by their rivals at Laxmipur village in Chuadanga District on December 9, reports The Daily Star. Police recovered the bodies from Dalka water body at the village. Police identified one of th
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Two members of an outlawed party have been killed allegedly by their rivals at Laxmipur village in Chuadanga District on December 9, reports The Daily Star. Police recovered the bodies from Dalka water body at the village. Police identified one of them as Minarul Islam Malitha (45) while the identity of the other man could not be known immediately. Police said Minarul was a cadre of outlawed Purbo Bangar Communist Party (PBCP) and suspected that the unidentified man was Minarul’s accomplice.
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December - 9 
Undergrounds operatives killed a local trader in Santhia sub-Diostrict of Pabna District on December 9, reports The Daily Star. The deceased is Bakul Hossain (32), son of Samad Pramanik of Paiksha village. Officer in-Charge (OC) of Santhia Police St
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Undergrounds operatives killed a local trader in Santhia sub-Diostrict of Pabna District on December 9, reports The Daily Star. The deceased is Bakul Hossain (32), son of Samad Pramanik of Paiksha village. Officer in-Charge (OC) of Santhia Police Station Muhamad Shahed Mahamud suspected that the members of outlawed Nokshal Bahini killed him with sharp weapons. The body was sent to Pabna Medical College and Hospital morgue for autopsy, said the OC.
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December - 10 
A college teacher was stabbed to death allegedly by JeI-ICS cadres in Bogra town of Bogra District on December 9, reports The Independent. The deceased Ziauddin Zakaria Babu (45), a lecturer of Sherpur Degree College was the joint convener of Bogra d
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A college teacher was stabbed to death allegedly by JeI-ICS cadres in Bogra town of Bogra District on December 9, reports The Independent. The deceased Ziauddin Zakaria Babu (45), a lecturer of Sherpur Degree College was the joint convener of Bogra district unit of Sector Commanders’ Forum, and one of the organisers of Gonojagoron Mancha in the District. Police arrested five people - Mizanur Rahman, Abdul Kafi, Ishak Ali, Hanif and Kaium - for questioning.
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December - 10 
A man, who testified against Delawar Hossain Sayedee in war crimes trial, died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on December 10 (today), two days after he was hacked by miscreants in Pirojpur, reports The Daily Star.Mostafa Hawlader (55), succ
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A man, who testified against Delawar Hossain Sayedee in war crimes trial, died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on December 10 (today), two days after he was hacked by miscreants in Pirojpur, reports The Daily Star.Mostafa Hawlader (55), succumbed to his injuries at the ICU of DMCH around 2:00am, hospital and family sources said. Hawlader’s wife Hasina holds the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) responsible for the “planned” attack as her husband testified against JeI, Nayeb-e-Ameer Sayedee before the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 on January 1, 2012.
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December - 10 
A senior official of the Railways Ministry, on December 10 said “According to our preliminary estimate, recurring attacks on railway stations and bogies and removal of fishplates have caused a loss of Bangladeshi Taka (BTK) 35 crore in the last 10 mo
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A senior official of the Railways Ministry, on December 10 said “According to our preliminary estimate, recurring attacks on railway stations and bogies and removal of fishplates have caused a loss of Bangladeshi Taka (BTK) 35 crore in the last 10 months,” reports The Independent. The official, who preferred not to be named, said the amount of the losses may go up further after the final assessment. According to data provided by him, the railway sector has seen a total of 57 acts of sabotage, including arson attacks, removal of rail lines, and unscrewing of fishplates, during the countrywide blockade enforced by the BNP-led 18-party alliance in December this year (up to Dec 8). Of the total incidents, 29 took place in the East Zone of Bangladesh Railway while 28 in the West Zone.
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December - 10 
JeI ,on December 10, threatened of dire consequences if its leader and condemned war criminal Abdul Quader Mollah is executed, reports The Daily Star. In a statement, the key component of BNP-led opposition alliance said, “Those who are involved in v
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JeI ,on December 10, threatened of dire consequences if its leader and condemned war criminal Abdul Quader Mollah is executed, reports The Daily Star. In a statement, the key component of BNP-led opposition alliance said, “Those who are involved in violating the legal process will have to answer to the people. The Government has proved that it wants to fulfil its desire by hanging Abdul Quader Mollah, as it only issued his [Mollah's] death warrant, but did not provide him any certified copy of the verdict, which is an utter violation of human rights.”
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December - 10 
JeI-ICS cadres reportedly set fire to a lorry at Bhogra bypass area of Gazipur District on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway, killing Sumi Aktar (28) and her daughter Sanjida Aktar (7) on December 10, reports The Daily Star. Sources said Sumi’s five-member f
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JeI-ICS cadres reportedly set fire to a lorry at Bhogra bypass area of Gazipur District on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway, killing Sumi Aktar (28) and her daughter Sanjida Aktar (7) on December 10, reports The Daily Star. Sources said Sumi’s five-member family, travelling to Sirajganj, was in the cabin of the lorry. The driver and helper of the lorry along with Sumi’s husband Adam Ali and their two children managed to escape with injuries, but Sumi and Sanjida could not get out of the burning vehicle.
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December - 10 
leaders of the Democratic Left Alliance (DLA), a combine of the eight left leaning political parties at a protest rally in Dhaka city on December 10 called on the AL to stop the process for holding a ‘unilateral’ election as it would not be acceptabl
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leaders of the Democratic Left Alliance (DLA), a combine of the eight left leaning political parties at a protest rally in Dhaka city on December 10 called on the AL to stop the process for holding a ‘unilateral’ election as it would not be acceptable at home and abroad, reports New Age. The DLA said that the Government seemed determined to hold a unilateral election on January 5 to go by the constitutional provision. The combine coordinator Saiful Huq said that elections without participation of the main opposition would not be acceptable at home and abroad. He called on the AL to refrain from holding such unilateral elections and take steps to ensure participation of all political parties in the polls.
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December - 10 
On December 10, the chamber judge of the Supreme Court (SC) stayed the execution of Abdul Quader Mollah just one and a half hours before the convicted war criminal was to be hanged, reports The Daily Star. The decision to halt the execution came foll
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On December 10, the chamber judge of the Supreme Court (SC) stayed the execution of Abdul Quader Mollah just one and a half hours before the convicted war criminal was to be hanged, reports The Daily Star. The decision to halt the execution came following a petition by the counsels for the condemned JeI leader. Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain issued the order at his residence in the absence of the state counsels. The jail authorities had completed all arrangements for Mollah’s execution on December 10. Mohamad Farman Ali, senior jail super of Dhaka Central Jail, said the jail authorities had halted the execution after getting the SC order.
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December - 10 
The ruling Awami League (AL) and the opposition BNP, on December 10, sat down to a discussion of the ongoing stalemate over the election, following hectic efforts by visiting United Nations (UN) envoy Oscar Fernandez-Taranco, who termed it a positiv
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The ruling Awami League (AL) and the opposition BNP, on December 10, sat down to a discussion of the ongoing stalemate over the election, following hectic efforts by visiting United Nations (UN) envoy Oscar Fernandez-Taranco, who termed it a positive development, reports The Daily Star. No major decision was made at the rare parley, but the two sides will meet again soon, said BNP Standing Committee Member Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain, who was at the meeting. Taranco was present during the two-hour talks at the residence of the UN resident coordinator in Dhaka city.
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December - 10 
Two persons were killed and many others were injured during the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS)-enforced countrywide hartal (general strike) on December 10, reports The Daily Star. In Naogaon District, Shukbor A
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Two persons were killed and many others were injured during the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS)-enforced countrywide hartal (general strike) on December 10, reports The Daily Star. In Naogaon District, Shukbor Ali (65), a JeI-ICS cadre of Raninagar sub-District was killed when JeI-ICS cadres clashed with local businessmen. The local JeI unit claimed he was one of its members. Twenty others were injured in the incident. At least five vehicles, including a journalist’s motorcycle, and seven shops were also damaged. In Feni District, Mohammad Salman, a class-X student of Jamiatul Al Salayyha Madrasa, was killed in a clash between JeI-ICS cadres and Police on Trunk Road in Feni town. AKM Shamsuddin, general secretary of District unit JeI, claimed Salman was an ICS cadre. Also, in Rajshahi District, four Policemen were beaten up by ICS cadres in Rajshahi city. The Policemen came under attack when they tried to resist ICS cadres marching on the Dhaka-Rajshahi highway blasting crude bombs.
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December - 10 
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay, on December 10, called for staying the execution of JeI leader Abdul Quader Mollah, reports New Age. The UN human rights chief had written to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to halt the execution. She s
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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay, on December 10, called for staying the execution of JeI leader Abdul Quader Mollah, reports New Age. The UN human rights chief had written to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to halt the execution. She said, Molla was convicted of war crimes ‘in a trial that did not meet international standards for imposition of the death penalty’. Molla was set to be executed at 12:01 am on December 11 (today), but the last-minute halt order came when his lawyers moved the Supreme Court Chamber Judge, Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain. The execution has been suspended until 10:30 am on December 11 (today).
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December - 10 
United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers Gabriela Knaul and Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions Christof Heyns expressed concern that JeI leader Abdul Quader Mollah could be exe
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United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers Gabriela Knaul and Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions Christof Heyns expressed concern that JeI leader Abdul Quader Mollah could be executed as early as December 10 (today) without getting a chance to appeal, reports The Daily Star
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December - 11 
15 Policemen were stabbed by the JeI-ICS cadres in Narail town of Narail District on December 11 (today), reports The Daily Star. According to Police, over 100 JeI-ICS cadres equipped with lethal weapons brought out a procession and blocked Narail-Ma
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15 Policemen were stabbed by the JeI-ICS cadres in Narail town of Narail District on December 11 (today), reports The Daily Star. According to Police, over 100 JeI-ICS cadres equipped with lethal weapons brought out a procession and blocked Narail-Magura road in Narail municipality area. As the law enforcers got off the van, the cadres dividing into four groups attacked them with sharp weapons and set the vehicle on fire.
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December - 11 
Activists of Ganojagaran Mancha in Dhaka city on December 11 expressed their dissatisfaction over the adjournment of hearing on the stay order on the execution of death row convict war criminal Quader Mollah. They also vowed to continue their movemen
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Activists of Ganojagaran Mancha in Dhaka city on December 11 expressed their dissatisfaction over the adjournment of hearing on the stay order on the execution of death row convict war criminal Quader Mollah. They also vowed to continue their movement and stage sit-in at the Shabagh Square until the JeI leader is hanged. Convenor of Ganojagaran Mancha Imran H Sarker said, “We hoped Quader Mollah issue would be settled within the day but it is very unfortunate that the court again adjourned the hearing on the defence’s review petition. However, we have decided to continue our movement until the verdict is executed.”
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December - 11 
One person was killed and many others were injured as Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres continued to unleash terror across the country during its daylong hartal (general strike) on December 11, protesting t
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One person was killed and many others were injured as Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres continued to unleash terror across the country during its daylong hartal (general strike) on December 11, protesting the move to execute convicted war criminal JeI leader Abdul Quader Mollah, reports The Daily Star. In Satkhira District, Abdul Hamid (48), an Awami League (AL) activist died of his injuries seven hours after he was abducted and beaten up allegedly by JeI-ICS cadres in Madhabkathi area. In Sylhet District, 40 people, including two Policemen, were injured as JeI-ICS cadres clashed with Police on Sylhet-Sunamganj road. Over 300 JeI-ICS cadres blocked the road and vandalized some rickshaws and battery-run three-wheelers. As Police tried to disperse them, the blockaders hurled brick chunks at law enforcers and exploded several crude bombs triggering a running battle. In Bagerhat District, 15 people, including five Policemen, sustained injuries in a clash between JeI-ICS cadres and law enforcers. In Khulna District, a clash between ICS cadres and Police at Sonadanga in Khulna city left at least 15 injured. The clash sparked when Police resisted the cadres who had blocked a road with logs. In Cox’s Bazar District, five Policemen were injured as JeI-ICS cadres clashed with the law enforcers at Bazarghata. In Rajshahi District, JeI-ICS cadres severed the tendons of the right leg of an activist of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of AL at Bagha sub-District. Armed with machetes, about 10 JeI-ICS cadres ambushed Mizanur Rahman, a second-year student of Shah Doula Degree College, when he was going to his village home in Chhatari. In Chapainawabganj District, JeI-ICS cadres attacked an activist of Gonojagoron Mancha at Methorpara intersection injuring him badly. The victim Munshi Nazrul Islam Sujon (30) was the former organising secretary of BCL of Chapainawabganj District unit.
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December - 11 
Police in a drive arrested 12 cadres of ICS raiding a mess in Gouripur area of Sherpur District on December 11, reports The Daily Star. Receiving information that ICS cadres were gathering at the mess ‘Karim Villa’ in Gouripur area to carry out subve
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Police in a drive arrested 12 cadres of ICS raiding a mess in Gouripur area of Sherpur District on December 11, reports The Daily Star. Receiving information that ICS cadres were gathering at the mess ‘Karim Villa’ in Gouripur area to carry out subversion activities in the town, Police raided the mess and arrested the 12 ICS cadres. Law enforcers also recovered books on jihad from the mess.
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December - 11 
United States (US) Secretary of State John Kerry on December 11 said the execution of JeI leader Abdul Quader Mollah might lead to events, which could derail the next parliamentary election in Bangladesh, reports The Daily Star. Talking to Prime Mini
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United States (US) Secretary of State John Kerry on December 11 said the execution of JeI leader Abdul Quader Mollah might lead to events, which could derail the next parliamentary election in Bangladesh, reports The Daily Star. Talking to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over the phone, he expressed concern over the violence during recent hartals and blockades. The US Secretary of State wanted to know about the trial process of the war criminals. The PM told Kerry that some trials have been completed following due legal procedures and the Government would follow the same in implementing the verdicts of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), including the one against Quader Mollah. The US official welcomed the Government’s position.
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December - 12 
A joint team of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Police busted three dens of ICS in Sitakunda sub-District of Chittagong District on December 12 and arrested 13 of its cadres, reports The Daily Star. Police said that ICS used the dens to impart trai
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A joint team of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Police busted three dens of ICS in Sitakunda sub-District of Chittagong District on December 12 and arrested 13 of its cadres, reports The Daily Star. Police said that ICS used the dens to impart training to its cadres to carry out arson attacks on vehicles on the Dhaka-Chittagong highway, and different subversive activities in the sub-District. The team also recovered many jihadi books, petrol, diaries with operation details, and mobile phone sets containing the video footages and photos of different acts of sabotage carried out by them.
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December - 12 
A local AL leader and an activist of Jubo Leage, the youth wing of AL were stabbed to death allegedly by JeI-ICS cadres in Kolaroa sub-District of Satkhira District on December 12, reports The Independent. The deceased were identified as Azizur Rahma
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A local AL leader and an activist of Jubo Leage, the youth wing of AL were stabbed to death allegedly by JeI-ICS cadres in Kolaroa sub-District of Satkhira District on December 12, reports The Independent. The deceased were identified as Azizur Rahman Aju (53), former president of AL Kolaroa municipality and Joj Miah, a Jubo League activist of Saraskati village.
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December - 12 
At least five people were killed and many others were injured in Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party opposition countrywide blockade on December 12, reports The Daily Star. In Laxmipur District, four people were killed and 28 were injured
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At least five people were killed and many others were injured in Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party opposition countrywide blockade on December 12, reports The Daily Star. In Laxmipur District, four people were killed and 28 were injured when Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel opened fire during their clash with Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party opposition men in Laxmipur town. The deceased were: Shihab Hossain, a cadre of slami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI); Sumon, BNP’s youth wing Juba Dal activist; Mahbubur Rahman, a trader; and a RAB member. In Comilla District, JeI cadre Anwar Hossain was killed and 38 people, including three Policemen, were injured after Police clashed with JeI cadres in Monoharganj sub-District. In Gaibandha District, at least 25 people sustained injuries in a clash between JeI-ICS cadres and Awami League (AL) activists in Palashbari sub-District. In Sylhet District, 20 people, including two Policemen, were injured in a clash between law enforcers and ICS cadres in Osmani Medical Road area. In Rajshahi District, JeI-ICS cadres clashed with Police in Rajshahi city, leaving four Police Constables injured as the cadres exploded homemade bombs. In Chittagong District, JeI-ICS cadres exploded crude bombs at a procession of AL at Andarkilla intersection of Chittagong city. Three Policemen, including Assistant Commissioner of Chittagong Metropolitan Police (Kotwali Zone) Mirza Saiem Mahmud, were injured in the bomb blasts. In Satkhira District, JeI-ICS cadres stabbed two AL activists — Giasuddin and Khokan — at Kaliganj sub-District and set fire to the house of Liakat Hossain, brother of Satkhira sub-District parishad chairman.
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December - 12 
Bus, taxicab and CNG-run auto-rickshaw drivers on December 12 submitted a memorandum to opposition leader Khaleda Zia demanding the withdrawal of blockade programme that was taking a heavy toll on the country’s economy, reports The Independent. Witne
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Bus, taxicab and CNG-run auto-rickshaw drivers on December 12 submitted a memorandum to opposition leader Khaleda Zia demanding the withdrawal of blockade programme that was taking a heavy toll on the country’s economy, reports The Independent. Witnesses said about 1,000 drivers started for Khaleda Zia’s Gulshan residence in a procession from Mohakhali bus stand to submit the memorandum containing their demand to her. However, Police intercepted the procession at a roundabout. Being resisted, the drivers stayed at the roundabout for some time. Meanwhile, the law enforcers allowed a delegation of the drivers to go ahead with the memorandum. Later, the delegation submitted the memorandum to officials of opposition leader’s Gulshan office.
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December - 12 
Former election commissioner M Sakhawat Hussain while addressing a discussion, “Importance of Elections in a Democracy: Role of Youths and Students” organised in Dhaka city on December 12 said that with only 14 of 40 registered political parties cont
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Former election commissioner M Sakhawat Hussain while addressing a discussion, “Importance of Elections in a Democracy: Role of Youths and Students” organised in Dhaka city on December 12 said that with only 14 of 40 registered political parties contesting, the upcoming 10th parliamentary election, scheduled for January 5, will not be inclusive, reports The Daily Star. Citing previous election records, he said none of the contesting parties, except the ruling AL, are likely to garner even one percent of the total votes. The election will be largely regarded as a failure of the Election Commission (EC), entrusted with the task of holding a free and inclusive one, he added.
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December - 12 
Four Dhaka University students were arrested on December 12 for their suspected involvement with ICS and crude bomb explosion incident at Azimpur in Dhaka city, reports New Age.
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Four Dhaka University students were arrested on December 12 for their suspected involvement with ICS and crude bomb explosion incident at Azimpur in Dhaka city, reports New Age.
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December - 12 
In the first-ever execution in a war crimes case on December 12 Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Assistant Secretary Abdul Quader Mollah (65) finally paid for his acts of cold-blooded savagery who earned the nickname Mirpurer Koshai (butcher of Mirpur) for his
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In the first-ever execution in a war crimes case on December 12 Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Assistant Secretary Abdul Quader Mollah (65) finally paid for his acts of cold-blooded savagery who earned the nickname Mirpurer Koshai (butcher of Mirpur) for his sinister role during the Liberation War, reports The Daily Star. Mollah was hanged at 10:01pm. His body was kept dangling for 20 minutes to confirm his death. The JeI leader was executed hours after the Supreme Court rejected his petition to review the death sentence, bringing an end to the drama that had played out for two days since December 10 evening.
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December - 12 
JeI filed appeal with the section concerned of the Appellate Division on December 12 challenging the High Court verdict that had declared illegal and unconstitutional the party’s registration with the Election Commission (EC) and sought again a stay
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JeI filed appeal with the section concerned of the Appellate Division on December 12 challenging the High Court verdict that had declared illegal and unconstitutional the party’s registration with the Election Commission (EC) and sought again a stay on the operation of the High Court verdict delivered on August 1, reports New Age. The High Court pronounced the verdict after hearing writ petitions filed on January 25, 2009 by Bangladesh Tariqat Federation secretary general Syed Rezaul Haque Chandpuri, and 24 leaders of the federation, Zaker Party and Sammilita Islami Jote. On August 5, the Appellate Division vacation chamber judge, AHM Shamsuddin Choudhury, had rejected JeI’s provisional appeal petition for staying the High Court verdict.
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December - 12 
Mohamad Mahabub Alam (30), helper of a covered van, succumbed to his injuries on December 12 at Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH) of Chittagong District, reports The Daily Star. Mahabub sustained injuries on December 11 night when pickets hu
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Mohamad Mahabub Alam (30), helper of a covered van, succumbed to his injuries on December 12 at Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH) of Chittagong District, reports The Daily Star. Mahabub sustained injuries on December 11 night when pickets hurled brickbats targeting his van on Dhaka-Chittagong highway at Lalpool in Feni District.
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December - 12 
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on December 12 assured visiting British Minister Baroness Sayeeda Warsi that the upcoming national election in Bangladesh would be held in a free, fair, neutral and acceptable manner as per the country’s constitution, rep
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on December 12 assured visiting British Minister Baroness Sayeeda Warsi that the upcoming national election in Bangladesh would be held in a free, fair, neutral and acceptable manner as per the country’s constitution, reports The Daily Star. All the elections during the tenure of her Government were free, fair and neutral, in which many opposition candidates won, she told the senior minister of state for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the UK when the latter met her at her office in Dhaka city
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December - 12 
The village home of International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) presiding judge ATM Fazle Kabir came under bomb attack at village Chamagram under Chapainawabganj District on December 12, reports New Age. However, no one was injured in the incident. The I
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The village home of International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) presiding judge ATM Fazle Kabir came under bomb attack at village Chamagram under Chapainawabganj District on December 12, reports New Age. However, no one was injured in the incident. The ICT-1 presiding judge now lives in Dhaka City.
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December - 13 
In a spree of countrywide violence, Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres on December 13 rampaged through the capital and 23 other Districts, protesting December 12’s execution of war criminal Abdul Quader Mol
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In a spree of countrywide violence, Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres on December 13 rampaged through the capital and 23 other Districts, protesting December 12’s execution of war criminal Abdul Quader Mollah, a top JeI leader, reports The Daily Star. The frenzied protests left at least eight people dead and more than 100 vehicles as well as offices, factories and houses burnt across the country. In Satkhira District, JeI-ICS cadres hacked to death a local Awami League (AL) man in Kolaroasub-District, while Police recovered the bullet-hit body of a kindergarten student from Baladanga area. The deceased are Joj Ali (35) and Riyad Hasan (9). In Noakhali District, a JeI-ICS cadre named Khorshed Ali (40), died of bullet injuries. He was hit when law enforcers opened fire on a group of blockaders to clear Chatkhil-Sonaimuri road. Imam Uddin, a rickshaw puller, was also injured in the police firing. Separately, an ICS cadre died and five others were bullet hit in a clash with the activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of AL in Sonaimuri sub-District. The deceased is identified as Jobair. In Pirojpur District, a youth was killed and at least 15 BNP-JeI men were injured in Zianagar sub-District after an AL leader allegedly opened fire on a procession of the opposition men at Gosherhat bazar. The deceased is Sukkur Ali (25), son of Kalaya village.In Jessore District, ICS cadre Asraful Islam (20) died as a truck being chased by the ICS cadres hit a felled tree that struck him on Bagharpara-Charavita road. In Joypurhat District, a freedom fighter died after he jumped out of a rickshaw being chased by JeI-ICS cadres in Pachbibi sub-District. The victim is Shamsul Alam (62). He was critically injured as he fell hard on the street. In Khulna District, Nahid (18) died after Police opened fire on JeI-ICS cadres following an attack at the Nirala Police outpost in the town. Police said JeI-ICS cadres hurled petrol bombs and cocktails at the outpost, prompting the Police to open fire. In Dhaka city, soon after Juma prayers, JeI-ICS cadres in droves unleashed a reign of terror near Motijheel AGB Colony kitchen market, torching four private cars and seven motorcycles. At least 11 people were injured when Police fired rubber bullets to disperse the attackers. Police arrested 14 cadres, two of them bullet-hit, from the spot. In Narayanganj District, JeI-ICS cadres beat up two Policemen, set fire to four vehicles and vandalised 12 vehicles. In Feni District, a truck helper, Selim, suffered burn injuries after arsonists set fire a cotton-laden truck in Debipur area. A Government office and a bank were also set afire while at least 10 vehicles were torched by JeI-ICS cadres in the District.
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December - 13 
20 people were injured in Dinajpur District as the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and JeI-ICS cadres clashed with the Policemen on December 10 during the hartal hour enforced by JeI, reports The Independent. According to witnesses, the BNP and Je
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20 people were injured in Dinajpur District as the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and JeI-ICS cadres clashed with the Policemen on December 10 during the hartal hour enforced by JeI, reports The Independent. According to witnesses, the BNP and JeI-ICS cadres blocked a rail track at Nimnagar Balubari when a Thakurgaon bound commuter train was coming from Parbatipur to Dinajpur station. Police arrested four cadres from the spot.
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December - 13 
ICS cadres on December 13 attacked a rally held by Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) teachers and students to protest at the attack on the liberation war memorial ‘Chetana 71’, leaving at least 5 students injured, reports New Age.
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ICS cadres on December 13 attacked a rally held by Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) teachers and students to protest at the attack on the liberation war memorial ‘Chetana 71’, leaving at least 5 students injured, reports New Age. The ICS cadres fired several rounds and exploded some 10 crude bombs during the attack. Eyewitnesses said some 100 ICS cadres, armed with machetes, iron rods and sticks, and swooped on the rally.
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December - 13 
leaders of ruling AL and main opposition BNP on December 13 exchanged some proposals to end the ongoing political crisis over the 10th parliamentary polls, reports The Daily Star. BNP proposals include postponement of the January 5 election to keep t
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leaders of ruling AL and main opposition BNP on December 13 exchanged some proposals to end the ongoing political crisis over the 10th parliamentary polls, reports The Daily Star. BNP proposals include postponement of the January 5 election to keep the talks going and create level playing field, release of its leaders and withdrawal of cases against them, allowing the party to organize political activities at its central and unit offices and allowing it to hold rallies. In response, the AL side asked the opposition to stop its destructive programmes like hartal and blockade, give up the demand for Caretaker Government and accept the constitutional guidelines on the formation of polls-time Government. The party also proposed that the BNP sever relations with war criminals and JeI.
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December - 13 
The chiefs of three parties — Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh (BDB), Bangladesh Krishak Sramik Janata League (BKSJL), Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) — on December 13 called upon the Prime Minister to postpone the election schedule and the opposition leader t
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The chiefs of three parties — Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh (BDB), Bangladesh Krishak Sramik Janata League (BKSJL), Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) — on December 13 called upon the Prime Minister to postpone the election schedule and the opposition leader to pull out violent programmes, reports New Age. In a joint statement, BDB President AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury, BKSJL president Kader Siddiqui and JSD President ASM Abdur Rob, said ‘We express our deep concern over the recent destructive politics in Bangladesh. We want the Prime Minister to postpone the election schedule and resign in the interest of people under the current situation in the country. It’s also our call to the opposition leader you please give strong direction to your activists to save innocent people from the loss of their lives and property.’
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December - 14 
At least 12 people were killed and many others injured on December 14, as Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres clashed with law enforcers and ran riot in several parts of the country to protest the execution o
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At least 12 people were killed and many others injured on December 14, as Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres clashed with law enforcers and ran riot in several parts of the country to protest the execution of their leader Abul Quader Mollah, reports The Daily Star.
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December - 14 
At least 12 people were killed and many others injured on December 14, as Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres clashed with law enforcers and ran riot in several parts of the country to protest the execution o
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At least 12 people were killed and many others injured on December 14, as Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres clashed with law enforcers and ran riot in several parts of the country to protest the execution of their leader Abul Quader Mollah, reports The Daily Star. In Noakhali District, JeI-ICS cadres clashed with law enforcers in Companiganj sub-District leaving six ICS cadres dead and 15 others injured. The clash erupted when Police intercepted a procession brought out by JeI-ICS cadres from the KM Model High School. The deceased were Motiur (22), Raihan (21), Abdus Sattar (24), Saiful Islam (21), Sajib (22) and Russel (20). In Nilphamari District, the motorcade of Awami League (AL) lawmaker Asaduzzaman Noor came under attack from JeI-ICS cadres. The attack on the motorcade triggered a clash between JeI-ICS cadres and AL activists near Ramganj Bazar leaving five AL acvtivists killed in the clash. The victims are Khorshed Chowdhury (50), Farhad Hossain (35), Lebu (30), Murad Hossain (35) and Abu Bakar Siddique (45). At least 50 people, mostly AL activists, were injured in the clash. In Laxmipur District, Fayez Ahmed (66), Nayeb-e-Ameer (Deputy Chief) of JeI’s District unit, was killed after a team of Police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel raided his house. Marzia Begum, wife of the JeI leader said the team took Ahmed to the rooftop, shot him in the head, and then tossed the body from there. However, officials of RAB said there had been no shooting during the raid. The JeI leader fell from the roof as he tried to escape arrest.
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December - 14 
In Laxmipur District, Fayez Ahmed (66), Nayeb-e-Ameer (Deputy Chief) of JeI’s District unit, was killed after a team of Police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel raided his house. Marzia Begum, wife of the JeI leader said the team took Ahmed
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In Laxmipur District, Fayez Ahmed (66), Nayeb-e-Ameer (Deputy Chief) of JeI’s District unit, was killed after a team of Police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel raided his house. Marzia Begum, wife of the JeI leader said the team took Ahmed to the rooftop, shot him in the head, and then tossed the body from there. However, officials of RAB said there had been no shooting during the raid. The JeI leader fell from the roof as he tried to escape arrest.
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December - 14 
The death toll in violence across Bangladesh triggered by the execution of a top Jamaat-e-Islami leader on December 15 (today) rose to 21, prompting Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to issue a stern warning saying, "We know how to control you" reports Th
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The death toll in violence across Bangladesh triggered by the execution of a top Jamaat-e-Islami leader on December 15 (today) rose to 21, prompting Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to issue a stern warning saying, "We know how to control you" reports The Times of India.
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December - 15 
According to December 15 Election Commission (EC) statistics, a total of 154 aspirants are set to be elected uncontested in the January 5 parliamentary election as they have no contenders in their respective constituencies, reports The Daily Star. Of
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According to December 15 Election Commission (EC) statistics, a total of 154 aspirants are set to be elected uncontested in the January 5 parliamentary election as they have no contenders in their respective constituencies, reports The Daily Star. Of the aspirants, 127 are from the ruling AL, 20 from Jatiya Party (JP), three from Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD), two from Workers Party (WP), and two from JP (Manju).
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December - 15 
according to December 15 Election Commission (EC) statistics, a total of 154 aspirants are set to be elected uncontested in the January 5 parliamentary election as they have no contenders in their respective constituencies, reports The Daily Star. Of
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according to December 15 Election Commission (EC) statistics, a total of 154 aspirants are set to be elected uncontested in the January 5 parliamentary election as they have no contenders in their respective constituencies, reports The Daily Star. Of the aspirants, 127 are from the ruling AL, 20 from Jatiya Party (JP), three from Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD), two from Workers Party (WP), and two from JP (Manju). Further, AL presidium member Mohammad Nasim while addressing a meeting at the party headquarters at Bangabandhu Avenue in Dhaka city on December 15 said that the ruling AL is taking a massive preparation to face the countrywide violence and attack on its leaders and workers by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-JeI activists. He said BNP-JeI was unleashing reign of terror across the country in the name of enforcing political programme. “AL does not believe in politics of violence, but AL leaders and workers will take to the streets along with the law enforcers to save life and property,” he said.
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December - 15 
AL presidium member Mohammad Nasim while addressing a meeting at the party headquarters at Bangabandhu Avenue in Dhaka city on December 15 said that the ruling AL is taking a massive preparation to face the countrywide violence and attack on its lead
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AL presidium member Mohammad Nasim while addressing a meeting at the party headquarters at Bangabandhu Avenue in Dhaka city on December 15 said that the ruling AL is taking a massive preparation to face the countrywide violence and attack on its leaders and workers by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-JeI activists. He said BNP-JeI was unleashing reign of terror across the country in the name of enforcing political programme. “AL does not believe in politics of violence, but AL leaders and workers will take to the streets along with the law enforcers to save life and property,” he said.
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December - 15 
Eight people were killed in violence took place in Lalmonirhat, Joypurhat and Lakshmipur Districts during countrywide hartal (general strike) enforced by JeI on December 15, reports Dhaka Tribune. In Lalmonirhat District, three ICS cadres and one AL
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Eight people were killed in violence took place in Lalmonirhat, Joypurhat and Lakshmipur Districts during countrywide hartal (general strike) enforced by JeI on December 15, reports Dhaka Tribune. In Lalmonirhat District, three ICS cadres and one AL supporter were killed and at least three others were shot during instances of violence in Patgram sub-District. The deceased were ICS cadres Manirul Islam (28), Abdur Rahman (30) and Shaju Islam (24). The AL activist, Mantu Mia, was beaten to death for what was apparently revenge for the death of three ICS cadres. In Joypurhat District, three ICS cadres were killed in a clash that ensued between the JeI-ICS cadres and Police in the District's Purano Poil. The deceased were identified as Firoz Hossain, Sakib and Insan Ali. In Laxmipur District, a leader Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of AL was hacked to death by ICS cadres. The deceased was Miraz Hossain (22), organising secretary of BCL’s Raipura sub-District unit. Another activist Masud Alam was injured in the attack.
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December - 15 
Nazrul Islam (35), an activist of Jubo League, the youth wing was killed in Kanaighat sub-District of Sylhet Dsitrict on December 15, while returning home from a procession, reports The Daily Star.
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Nazrul Islam (35), an activist of Jubo League, the youth wing was killed in Kanaighat sub-District of Sylhet Dsitrict on December 15, while returning home from a procession, reports The Daily Star.
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December - 15 
Police arrested six JeI-ICS cadres with huge explosives, bomb making materials and Jihadi books during a raid in Kalyanpur area of Dhaka city on December 15, reports The Daily Star.
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Police arrested six JeI-ICS cadres with huge explosives, bomb making materials and Jihadi books during a raid in Kalyanpur area of Dhaka city on December 15, reports The Daily Star.
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December - 15 
Police arrested two bullet-hit cadres of ICS after a clash with the cadres in Narayanganj District during the JeI-enforced countrywide daylong hartal on December 15, reports The Daily Star.
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Police arrested two bullet-hit cadres of ICS after a clash with the cadres in Narayanganj District during the JeI-enforced countrywide daylong hartal on December 15, reports The Daily Star.
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December - 16 
A case was filed on December 16 against 442 leaders and cadres of JeI-ICS in Bagerhat District in connection with December 15’s clash with cops, reports The Independent. Police filed the case against 42 identified and 400 unidentified cadres of JeI-I
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A case was filed on December 16 against 442 leaders and cadres of JeI-ICS in Bagerhat District in connection with December 15’s clash with cops, reports The Independent. Police filed the case against 42 identified and 400 unidentified cadres of JeI-ICS on charges of blasting crude bombs, attacking Police and obstructing them from discharging their duties.
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December - 16 December - 1
A three-wheeler driver, who suffered burn injuries during blockade in Hathazari sub-District of Chittagong District on December 1, died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital on December 16 (today), reports The Daily Star.
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A three-wheeler driver, who suffered burn injuries during blockade in Hathazari sub-District of Chittagong District on December 1, died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital on December 16 (today), reports The Daily Star.
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December - 16 
A three-wheeler driver, who suffered burn injuries during blockade in Hathazari sub-District of Chittagong District on December 1, died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital on December 16 (today), reports The Daily Star.
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A three-wheeler driver, who suffered burn injuries during blockade in Hathazari sub-District of Chittagong District on December 1, died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital on December 16 (today), reports The Daily Star.
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December - 16 
An activist of Jatiyatabadi Juba Dal, the youth wing of BNP was beaten to death allegedly by the ruling AL activists on December 16 in Jessore District, reports New Age. The deceased was identified as Masudur Rahman (32).
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An activist of Jatiyatabadi Juba Dal, the youth wing of BNP was beaten to death allegedly by the ruling AL activists on December 16 in Jessore District, reports New Age. The deceased was identified as Masudur Rahman (32).
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December - 16 
Five JeI-ICS cadres were killed and three bullet-hit when they clashed with joint forces in Satkhira District on December 16 (today), reports The Daily Star. Three JeI-ICS cadres were killed in clash in Sadar sub-District while two more in Debhata su
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Five JeI-ICS cadres were killed and three bullet-hit when they clashed with joint forces in Satkhira District on December 16 (today), reports The Daily Star. Three JeI-ICS cadres were killed in clash in Sadar sub-District while two more in Debhata sub-District. The killings took place when the JeI-ICS cadres’ men attacked the law enforcers who went there to arrest some people accused in the cases filed in connection with the recent spate of violence in the District. The joint forces arrested nine JeI-ICS cadres from the spots.
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December - 16 December - 17
Main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party alliance on December 16 called for a 72-hour countrywide blockade from 6:00am of December 17 (today) demanding elections under a non-party Caretaker Government and cancellation of the sc
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Main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party alliance on December 16 called for a 72-hour countrywide blockade from 6:00am of December 17 (today) demanding elections under a non-party Caretaker Government and cancellation of the schedule of January 5 elections, reports New Age. Nazrul Islam Khan, a member of BNP's standing committee, announced the blockade at a press conference at the party chairperson Khaleda Zia’s Gulshan office. The BNP leader also demanded immediate release of all arrested party leaders.
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December - 16 
Police on December 16, arrested 14 cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in front of Jatiya Press Club in Dhaka city, reports The Daily Star. Police said the 14 were entering the press club to attend a discu
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Police on December 16, arrested 14 cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in front of Jatiya Press Club in Dhaka city, reports The Daily Star. Police said the 14 were entering the press club to attend a discussion and recitation programme marking Victory Day. Suspecting they might have come there to commit subversive activities Police quizzed the detainees.
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December - 17 
Bangladesh on December 17 expressed outrage over the uncalled for resolutions adopted by Pakistan National Assembly and the Punjab Provincial Assembly on the execution of JeI leader Abdul Quader Molla for his 1971 war crimes, reports New Age. Foreign
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Bangladesh on December 17 expressed outrage over the uncalled for resolutions adopted by Pakistan National Assembly and the Punjab Provincial Assembly on the execution of JeI leader Abdul Quader Molla for his 1971 war crimes, reports New Age. Foreign Ministry secretary for bilateral affairs Mustafa Kamal summoned Afrasiab Mehdi Hashmi, Pakistan High Commissioner in Dhaka and conveyed the outrage in a protest note. Mustafa conveyed Bangladesh’s strong protests to Pakistan for it’s unsought for reaction to the sentence handed to the war offender by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT). Mustafa conveyed the message to Pakistan in unequivocal terms that the war crimes trial in Bangladesh was an internal matter and as such the uncalled for resolutions tantamount to ‘interference in the domestic affairs of Bangladesh.’
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December - 17 
Former Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni addressing a number of protest meetings against 18-party alliance’ anarchy in Chandpur District on December 17 said rescheduling of the national election is not possible, reports The Independent. She added “Alth
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Former Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni addressing a number of protest meetings against 18-party alliance’ anarchy in Chandpur District on December 17 said rescheduling of the national election is not possible, reports The Independent. She added “Although BNP-led 18-party alliance enforced blockade across the country, no BNP activist or leader is seen in the field.” She accused Khaleda Zia saying that she along with her JeI-ICS Cadres is engaged in destructive activities and violence.
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December - 17 
Four persons were killed and many others were injured on December 17, the first day of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led opposition’s 72-hour nationwide blockade, reports The Daily Star.
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Four persons were killed and many others were injured on December 17, the first day of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led opposition’s 72-hour nationwide blockade, reports The Daily Star.
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December - 17 
In Dhaka city, Abdur Rahman (45), a JeI Cadre who suffered bullet wounds during December 15’s clash between JeI cadres and law enforcers in Joypurhat District died at a private hospital.
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In Dhaka city, Abdur Rahman (45), a JeI Cadre who suffered bullet wounds during December 15’s clash between JeI cadres and law enforcers in Joypurhat District died at a private hospital.
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December - 17 
In Feni Dsitrict, blockaders vandalised two covered-vans and exploded crude bombs on Dhaka-Chittagong highway at Mahipal. Four people were injured as Police opened fire to disperse the blockaders.
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In Feni Dsitrict, blockaders vandalised two covered-vans and exploded crude bombs on Dhaka-Chittagong highway at Mahipal. Four people were injured as Police opened fire to disperse the blockaders.
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December - 17 
In Joypurhat District, JeI-ICS cadres beat up an AL leader, leaving him critically injured. Wounded Hafizur Rahman Happy, member of Joypurhat District AL committee, was taken to Joypurhat Modern Hospital.
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In Joypurhat District, JeI-ICS cadres beat up an AL leader, leaving him critically injured. Wounded Hafizur Rahman Happy, member of Joypurhat District AL committee, was taken to Joypurhat Modern Hospital.
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December - 17 
In Laxmipur District, Police recovered two bodies of BNP activists Abdul Mannan (32) and Zahirul Islam (30) from the banks of a canal at Battoli in Sadar sub-District. Police said Mannan and Zahirul were accused in a number of cases filed with Sadar
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In Laxmipur District, Police recovered two bodies of BNP activists Abdul Mannan (32) and Zahirul Islam (30) from the banks of a canal at Battoli in Sadar sub-District. Police said Mannan and Zahirul were accused in a number of cases filed with Sadar Police Station.
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December - 17 
In Satkhira District, a local Awami League (AL) leader was stabbed to death allegedly by Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres in Kaliganj sub-District while law enforcers were conducting a joint drive in the s
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In Satkhira District, a local Awami League (AL) leader was stabbed to death allegedly by Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres in Kaliganj sub-District while law enforcers were conducting a joint drive in the sub-District. The victim, Moslemuddin Ali (65) was president of the AL’s Bishnapur union unit. Law enforcers arrested 17 leaders and cadres JeI-ICS cadres in the District.
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December - 17 
In Sylhet District, a group of 10 ICS cadres attacked a leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of AL while he was chatting with his friends at a tea stall in Sylhet city. Injured Saikat Chandra Rimi, president of Sylhet Polytechn
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In Sylhet District, a group of 10 ICS cadres attacked a leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of AL while he was chatting with his friends at a tea stall in Sylhet city. Injured Saikat Chandra Rimi, president of Sylhet Polytechnic Institute BCL unit, was whisked off to Sylhet Medical College Hospital.
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December - 18 
A Dhaka court on December 18 sentenced eight activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of Awami Laegue (AL) to death and 13 others to life imprisonment for killing tailor Bishwajit Das (24) in Old Dhaka a year ago, reports The Da
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A Dhaka court on December 18 sentenced eight activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of Awami Laegue (AL) to death and 13 others to life imprisonment for killing tailor Bishwajit Das (24) in Old Dhaka a year ago, reports The Daily Star. Sentencing the activists of BCL, the judge observed that the Bishwajit murder case was quite sensitive and different from other lawsuits. The crime was committed in broad daylight, not in the dead of night. It was a heinous and deplorable killing, said the court about the incident that happened during the opposition’s blockade on December 9 last year. Of the eight condemned killers, two are absconding, while 11 of the 13 convicts, who got life term, are also on the run. The BCL men who got death penalty are: Rafiqul Islam Shakil, Mahfuzur Rahman Nahid, Emdadul Haque Emdad, GM Rasheduzzaman Shaon, Md Saiful Islam, Qayum Mia Tipu, Rajon Talukdar and Noor-e-Alam Limon. Of them, Rajon and Limon are on the run. The ones given life imprisonment are: AHM Kibria, Saiful Islam Saiful, Golam Mustafa, Alauddin, Obaidul Quader Tahsin, Imran Hossain, Khandaker Md Yunus Ali, Tarique Bin Zohur, Azizur Rahman, Al Amin Sheikh, Monirul Haque Pavel, Mosharraf Hossain and Kamrul Hasan. Of them, only Kibria and Mustafa are behind bars while the others have been absconding. The incident took place on December 9, 2012, when Bishwajit was going to his Amantron tailoring shop at Shankharibazar from his house at Hrishikesh Das Lane in Dhaka city. As he was walking through the road in front of Bahadur Shah Park, a crude bomb went off nearby during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led opposition’s blockade. Immediately, a group of activists of Jagannath University BCL unit swung into action. They mistook Bishwajit for a blockader and chased him. Bishwajit ran for his life and hurried to the second floor of a nearby building. The BCL men hunted him down as he tried to take shelter in a dental clinic on that floor. They dragged him down to the street. For about five minutes, the BCL men hacked him with sharp weapons and beat him with iron rods and hockey sticks. Bishwajit made a desperate attempt to escape and finally managed to free himself from the attackers. As he crossed the road, he collapsed. Some pedestrians then took him to the Mitford Hospital where he died.
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December - 18 
A female JeI cadre, who suffered bullet injuries in a clash between JeI-ICS cadres and Police in Sadar sub-District on December 15, succumbed to her injuries at Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital in Bogra District on December 18 (today), r
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A female JeI cadre, who suffered bullet injuries in a clash between JeI-ICS cadres and Police in Sadar sub-District on December 15, succumbed to her injuries at Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital in Bogra District on December 18 (today), reports The Independent. The deceased was identified as Asma Khatun, wife of Abu Sakek of Halutti village of the sub-District.
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December - 18 
Banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has threatened to attack Bangladesh High Commission in Islamabad, Pakistan in retaliation for execution of JeI leader Abdul Quader Mollah, reports The Independent on December 19. Although security around Bangla
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Banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has threatened to attack Bangladesh High Commission in Islamabad, Pakistan in retaliation for execution of JeI leader Abdul Quader Mollah, reports The Independent on December 19. Although security around Bangladesh foreign mission in Pakistan has been enhanced manifold and the fresh security directions issued to High Commissioner of Bangladesh, law enforcement agencies still fear a terrorist attack on Bangladesh mission. Law enforcement agencies have submitted a report to interior ministry quoting a security agency that Taliban have expressed annoyance with the Bangladesh Government over the killing of Mollah and could attack the Bangladesh High Commission. The unnamed security agency officials had called for preventive measures in the wake of the threats.
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December - 18 
ICS cadres on December 18 cut the tendons of both legs and the left hand of a BCL leader in Rajshahi city of Rajshahi District, reports The Daily Star. The victim, Shimul Ahmed Duke (20), is a joint convener of Motihar unit BCL.
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ICS cadres on December 18 cut the tendons of both legs and the left hand of a BCL leader in Rajshahi city of Rajshahi District, reports The Daily Star. The victim, Shimul Ahmed Duke (20), is a joint convener of Motihar unit BCL.
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December - 18 
Nine persons were injured on December 18, the second day of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party opposition 72-hour blockade across the country, reports The Daily Star. In Dhaka city, six people were injured with shrapnel as blockaders
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Nine persons were injured on December 18, the second day of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party opposition 72-hour blockade across the country, reports The Daily Star. In Dhaka city, six people were injured with shrapnel as blockaders exploded homemade bombs. Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) recovered 10 crude bombs from the possession of Anwaruzzaman Anwar, joint convener of BNP’s Mohanagar committee. In Cox's Bazar District, a bus helper sustained burn injuries when miscreants set fire to his vehicle in Teknaf sub-District. The victim, Khairul Bashar, was asleep inside the parked bus when it was torched. In Pabna District, a leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of Awami Laegue (AL) was allegedly beaten by Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres in Ishwardi sub-District. In Bogra Dsitrict, 10 blockaders were arrested during the joint forces’ drives in different areas of the District. In Lalmonirhat District, members of the joint forces arrested nine JeI-ICS Cadres from Kafir Bazar in Patgram sub-District for their alleged involvement in violence and acts of sabotage during blockades. In Chittagong District, JeI-ICS Cadres brought out a flash procession in Khatiber Bari area and hurled two crude bombs targeting a Police van. Police arrested an ICS cadre, Forkan, in this connection.
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December - 19 
An activist of Jubo League, the youth wing of Awami Laegue (AL), lost his battle for life at a hospital in Chittagong city of Chittagong District on December 19, nine days after he was critically injured in a Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student win
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An activist of Jubo League, the youth wing of Awami Laegue (AL), lost his battle for life at a hospital in Chittagong city of Chittagong District on December 19, nine days after he was critically injured in a Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres attack in the District’s Satkania sub-District, reports The Daily Star. The deceased Abdul Jabbar (25) was a member of the sub-District’s Janar Keuchia union unit Jubo League.
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December - 19 
JeI-ICS cadres and BNP men allegedly attacked AL activists, who gathered for an election campaign, in Lalmonirhat District on December 19 injuring 30 people. The attackers also set fire to the stage and 40 motorcycles of the campaigners. Local AL org
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JeI-ICS cadres and BNP men allegedly attacked AL activists, who gathered for an election campaign, in Lalmonirhat District on December 19 injuring 30 people. The attackers also set fire to the stage and 40 motorcycles of the campaigners. Local AL organised a programme at the high school as part of the campaign for former State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Motahar Hossain. But minutes before his arrival, a group of 200 JeI-ICS cadres and BNP men carrying sharp weapons swooped on the crowd at the venue.
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December - 19 
Joint Forces arrested 22 activists of the BNP-led opposition alliance on December 19 for their alleged involvement with recent sabotage and criminal acts in Patgram sub-District of Lalmonirhat District, reports The Daily Star. Of the arrestees, seven
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Joint Forces arrested 22 activists of the BNP-led opposition alliance on December 19 for their alleged involvement with recent sabotage and criminal acts in Patgram sub-District of Lalmonirhat District, reports The Daily Star. Of the arrestees, seven belong to Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) while 10 to its student wing, Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), and the rest five to the main opposition BNP.
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December - 19 
Joint forces of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Police in a drive arrested 40 JeI-ICS cadres and BNP men at Rajanagar village in Meherpur District on December 19, reports The Daily Star. Police said they fired 200 roun
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Joint forces of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Police in a drive arrested 40 JeI-ICS cadres and BNP men at Rajanagar village in Meherpur District on December 19, reports The Daily Star. Police said they fired 200 rounds of bullet as JeI-ICS cadres hurled brick chips and exploded crude bombs at the law enforcers during the drive.
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Police on December 19 arrested three persons on charge of arson attack on the village home of Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha, a senior judge of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, at Tilokpur village in Moulvibazar District on December 11, rep
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Police on December 19 arrested three persons on charge of arson attack on the village home of Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha, a senior judge of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, at Tilokpur village in Moulvibazar District on December 11, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are ICS cadres Masud Miah (22) and Sohel Ahmed (23), and Salik Miah (22), an activist Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of BNP.
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December - 19 
Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina on December 19 said that the leader of the opposition in the Parliament, Khaleda Zia, had missed the 10th parliamentary elections but hinted at mid-term polls for the 11th parliament if any understanding could be reached
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Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina on December 19 said that the leader of the opposition in the Parliament, Khaleda Zia, had missed the 10th parliamentary elections but hinted at mid-term polls for the 11th parliament if any understanding could be reached through current negotiations with the BNP, reports New Age. ‘We will hold elections again by dissolving the parliament if a consensus could be reached… But Khaleda Zia must stop enforcing general strikes, blockades and killing people,’ she said at a meeting of her party’s election steering committee at Gonobhaban in Dhaka city.
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December - 19 
Six persons were injured on December 19 as Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led opposition men clashed with law enforcers, exploded crude bombs and carried out arson and vandalism, reports The Daily Star. In Dhaka city, four pedestrians were injure
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Six persons were injured on December 19 as Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led opposition men clashed with law enforcers, exploded crude bombs and carried out arson and vandalism, reports The Daily Star. In Dhaka city, four pedestrians were injured in crude bomb explosions. The four injured received treatment at Dhaka Medical College and Hospital. In Satkhira District, an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) and Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Sadar Police Station sustained injuries when JeI-ICS cadres exploded handmade bombs and petrol bombs in a clash with the Police. The clash erupted as the cadres attacked the law enforcers when they were trying to remove logs from Alipur-Raichpur road. The Police arrested five JeI-ICS cadres from the spot.
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December - 20 
A Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader was shot dead by a gang of unidentified criminals and the supporters of the deceased stabbed an Awami League (AL) leader in Tangail town of Tangail District on December 20, reports The Daily Star. The decea
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A Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader was shot dead by a gang of unidentified criminals and the supporters of the deceased stabbed an Awami League (AL) leader in Tangail town of Tangail District on December 20, reports The Daily Star. The deceased Rafiqul Islam Faruque (52) was the chairman of Dainna union and the vice-president of Tangail sub-District BNP. As the news of Faruque’s death spread, his supporters stabbed Tara Miah, president of Dainna ward unit AL, suspecting his involvement in the killing.
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December - 20 
Amid the widespread protests in Bangladesh over the resolution adopted by Pakistan Parliament, Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Tasnim Aslam on December 20 said ‘What is happening in Bangladesh is essentially its internal matter. By passing a re
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Amid the widespread protests in Bangladesh over the resolution adopted by Pakistan Parliament, Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Tasnim Aslam on December 20 said ‘What is happening in Bangladesh is essentially its internal matter. By passing a resolution, our Parliament did not mean to interfere in the internal affairs of another country,’ reports New Age. She called upon the ‘brotherly and friendly’ country of Bangladesh to adopt the spirit of reconciliation and cordiality in keeping with the tripartite agreement of 1974 between Pakistan, India and Bangladesh where it was agreed that ‘we would let bygones be bygones and focus on a better future for peace and stability of the region.’
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December - 20 
Making the announcement of the decision for deployment of troops on December 20, chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Rakibuddin said the armed forces would be on election duty from December 26 to January 9 to assist the regular law enforcing agenc
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Making the announcement of the decision for deployment of troops on December 20, chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Rakibuddin said the armed forces would be on election duty from December 26 to January 9 to assist the regular law enforcing agencies to maintain law and order for the 10th parliamentary polls scheduled for January 5, 2014, reports New Age. He further said ‘If the situation remains in good state, we may reduce the period of troop’s deployment.’
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December - 20 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on December 20 recovered around 100 hand bombs and over one kilogram of gun powder and arrested two people in this connection in Dhaka city’s Mohammadpur Geneva camp area, reports New Age. The arrestees — Nadim (30) and S
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on December 20 recovered around 100 hand bombs and over one kilogram of gun powder and arrested two people in this connection in Dhaka city’s Mohammadpur Geneva camp area, reports New Age. The arrestees — Nadim (30) and Shaher (25) — were sent to Dhaka Medical College Hospital after they were injured while making bombs. Locals said a bomb exploded after Jumma prayer in the area where the two were severely injured. Later on Police cordoned off the area and a team of RAB conducted the raid and recovered the bombs.
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December - 20 
State Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Advocate Qamrul Islam at the meeting of the party’s Bangabandhu Avenue office in Dhaka city on December 20 said the vanquished forces of 1971 have been revitalised with their foreign friends t
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State Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Advocate Qamrul Islam at the meeting of the party’s Bangabandhu Avenue office in Dhaka city on December 20 said the vanquished forces of 1971 have been revitalised with their foreign friends to destroy the country, reports The Independent. Regarding the resolution adopted by the Pakistan Parliament after the execution of JeI leader Abdul Quader Mollah, he said it had unmasked the true face of BNP and JeI. The resolution has proved the fact once again that BNP and JeI are the agents of Pakistan in Bangladesh.
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December - 21 
An alleged outlaw was found murdered at maize filed at Pantapara village in Jhenidah District on December 21, reports The Daily Star. The deceased Sirajul Islam (35) is a member of outlawed Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP). He was accused in seve
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An alleged outlaw was found murdered at maize filed at Pantapara village in Jhenidah District on December 21, reports The Daily Star. The deceased Sirajul Islam (35) is a member of outlawed Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP). He was accused in several cases including murder and abduction.
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December - 21 
Another child had his hand blown off by an abandoned bomb in Rajshahi District on December 21, reports The Daily Star. Nahidul Islam Mahin (5) thought the red ball-like object on the ground was a toy. The crude bomb blew off his left hand from the wr
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Another child had his hand blown off by an abandoned bomb in Rajshahi District on December 21, reports The Daily Star. Nahidul Islam Mahin (5) thought the red ball-like object on the ground was a toy. The crude bomb blew off his left hand from the wrist down, and splinters from the blast peppered his face.
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December - 21 
Eight persons were injured when Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres exploded at least six homemade bombs at the Gonojagoron Mancha in Bogra town of Bogra Distrcit on December 21, reports The Daily Star. Witne
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Eight persons were injured when Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres exploded at least six homemade bombs at the Gonojagoron Mancha in Bogra town of Bogra Distrcit on December 21, reports The Daily Star. Witnesses said miscreants exploded the bombs when the Gonojagoron Mancha activists were preparing to form a human chain demanding the Government cut off diplomatic ties with Pakistan.
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December - 21 
Six cadres of Hijb-ut Tahrir distributed leaflets in Sylhet city of Sylhet District after Juma prayers on December 21 urging the people to end the rule of Awami League (AL) and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and called on the army to establish kh
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Six cadres of Hijb-ut Tahrir distributed leaflets in Sylhet city of Sylhet District after Juma prayers on December 21 urging the people to end the rule of Awami League (AL) and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and called on the army to establish khilafat (Islamic state) under the leadership of the banned Islamist outfit, reports The Daily Star. They, however, escaped from in front of Bandarbazar Jame Masjid before arrival of law enforcers.
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December - 21 
Three people, including a Gonojagoron Mancha activist, suffered injuries when miscreants hurled crude bombs at them in Dhaka city’s Shahbagh on December 21, reports The Daily Star. The injured are Gonojagoron Mancha organiser Bappaditya Basu, street
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Three people, including a Gonojagoron Mancha activist, suffered injuries when miscreants hurled crude bombs at them in Dhaka city’s Shahbagh on December 21, reports The Daily Star. The injured are Gonojagoron Mancha organiser Bappaditya Basu, street vendor Jamal Hossain and a rickshaw-puller. Gonojagoron Mancha spearheads a movement for capital punishment to war criminals. Imran H Sarkar, spokesperson of the platform, said the attack came at a time when the mancha announced a countrywide campaign to boycott Pakistani products.
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December - 22 
Detective Branch (DB) of Police arrested seven people with eight kilograms of bomb-making materials at a house in Dhaka city’s Khilgaon area on December 22, reports New Age. DB claimed that trained by a leader of ICS, the gang members carried out th
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Detective Branch (DB) of Police arrested seven people with eight kilograms of bomb-making materials at a house in Dhaka city’s Khilgaon area on December 22, reports New Age. DB claimed that trained by a leader of ICS, the gang members carried out their subversive activities at the directives of a leader of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of BNP. At least 1,500 medium-sized bombs could have been made with the seized explosives.
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December - 22 
European Union’s (EU’s) suit, the United States (US) and the Commonwealth have also decided not to send observers to monitor the January 5 Bangladesh elections, reports The Independent. US State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki announced the US deci
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European Union’s (EU’s) suit, the United States (US) and the Commonwealth have also decided not to send observers to monitor the January 5 Bangladesh elections, reports The Independent. US State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki announced the US decision in a press statement issued in Washington on December 22. Commonwealth Secretary General Kamalesh Sharma in a letter to the Election Commission (EC) on December 22 informed the EC that they are not sending observers to monitor the national polls as most political parties are not joining it. Earlier on December 20, the EU decided to halt the preparations for the deployment of an Election Observation Mission in Bangladesh.
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December - 22 
Leaders of the Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) and Socialist Party of Bangladesh (SPB) at a protest rally in Dhaka city on December 22 called on the Government to refrain from holding unilateral national elections on January 5, reports New Age. T
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Leaders of the Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) and Socialist Party of Bangladesh (SPB) at a protest rally in Dhaka city on December 22 called on the Government to refrain from holding unilateral national elections on January 5, reports New Age. Terming the elections one-sided they said these elections would not end the current political crisis. They called on the Government to take steps for holding a participatory election. They also held countrywide rallies protesting the interferences of the Pakistan Government in the internal affairs of Bangladesh after execution of the verdict against Quader Molla, a war criminal, demanding immediate banning of ‘JeI-ICS’ and stopping of anarchy in the name of movement.
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December - 22 
Miscreants blasted two crude bombs in front of the village house of Begum Rowshan Ershad, Health Minister of the polls-time Government and also a Jatiya Party (JP) presidium member, at Kachari Road in Mymensingh town of Mymensingh District on Decembe
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Miscreants blasted two crude bombs in front of the village house of Begum Rowshan Ershad, Health Minister of the polls-time Government and also a Jatiya Party (JP) presidium member, at Kachari Road in Mymensingh town of Mymensingh District on December 22, reports New Age. However, no one was injured in the blasts. Rowshan Ershad is among the eight leaders of the AL, JP and Workers’ Party who were sworn in on November 18 as ministers in the election-time all-party interim Government.
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December - 23 
14 people were injured in a clash between activists of the BNP and law enforcers at Kabirpur intersection of the Jhenidah District on December 23, reports The Independent. Police said that the clash broke out when Police intercepted a procession brou
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14 people were injured in a clash between activists of the BNP and law enforcers at Kabirpur intersection of the Jhenidah District on December 23, reports The Independent. Police said that the clash broke out when Police intercepted a procession brought out by BNP activists in support of a blockade at Kabirpur. Ten BNP activists and four Policemen were injured in the clash.
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December - 23 
An activist of BNP was stabbed to death allegedly by Awami League (AL) men at Masna Khanpur under Monirampur upazila sub-District in Jessore District on December 23, reports New Age. The deceased was identified as Habibur Rahman. Victim’s elder broth
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An activist of BNP was stabbed to death allegedly by Awami League (AL) men at Masna Khanpur under Monirampur upazila sub-District in Jessore District on December 23, reports New Age. The deceased was identified as Habibur Rahman. Victim’s elder brother Abdur Rahim told journalists that a group of AL activists, led by Tauhid, Alamgir and Lincoln, attacked Habib at his residence while he was eating. They stabbed him indiscriminately with sharp weapons.
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December - 23 
The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on December 23 handed over to the Border Security Force (BSF) two National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants, after the duo served 12 years’ rigorous imprisonment in Comilla District jail (Bangladesh), at
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The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on December 23 handed over to the Border Security Force (BSF) two National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants, after the duo served 12 years’ rigorous imprisonment in Comilla District jail (Bangladesh), at Muhurighat area opposite Belonia subdivision of South Tripura District, reports The Telegraph. The militants, identified as Vidya Debbarma (42), and Badhulia Jamatya (39), were residents of the Salema area under Kamalpur subdivision and Takarjala area under Jampuijala subdivision. The NLFT duo told their interrogators that at least 22 other NLFT rebels had been serving jail terms in Sylhet, Comilla, Habiganj and other prisons in Bangladesh.
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December - 24 
A cadre of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) was killed and a pedestrian injured with bullets during a clash between JeI-ICS cadres and joint force members at Gobindakathi in Sadar sub-District of Satkhira Distric
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A cadre of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) was killed and a pedestrian injured with bullets during a clash between JeI-ICS cadres and joint force members at Gobindakathi in Sadar sub-District of Satkhira District on December 24 (today), the fourth and final day of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party enforced 83-hour nationwide blockade, reports New Age. The deceased was identified as Hafizul Islam (27). The clash ensued when a team of joint force of Police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) members tried to remove a barricade put up on the road by JeI-ICS cadres in support of the 18-party alliance’s ongoing blockade. The pedestrian was identified as Haran Chandra Pal.
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December - 24 
A Policeman and an Awami League (AL) leader were killed on December 24 in two separate incidents of violence hours after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led opposition's 83-hour nationwide blockade demanding the scrapping of the January 5 poll
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A Policeman and an Awami League (AL) leader were killed on December 24 in two separate incidents of violence hours after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led opposition's 83-hour nationwide blockade demanding the scrapping of the January 5 polls ended, reports Times of India.
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December - 24 
In Dhaka city, a bus carrying Traffic Policemen was set afire at Bangla Motor area by unidentified persons instantly killing Constable Ferdous and injuring Faizul Islam, the driver.
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In Dhaka city, a bus carrying Traffic Policemen was set afire at Bangla Motor area by unidentified persons instantly killing Constable Ferdous and injuring Faizul Islam, the driver.
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December - 24 
In western Meherpur District, an AL leader was hacked to death by suspected rival activists.
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In western Meherpur District, an AL leader was hacked to death by suspected rival activists.
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December - 24 
Two persons were injured on December 24 in an attack by blockaders in Chittagong District, reports The Daily Star. Having exhausted all their savings, truck driver Abu Miah (42) and helper Saiful Alam Biltu (30), hit the road with a cattle-laden truc
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Two persons were injured on December 24 in an attack by blockaders in Chittagong District, reports The Daily Star. Having exhausted all their savings, truck driver Abu Miah (42) and helper Saiful Alam Biltu (30), hit the road with a cattle-laden truck to earn some money so that their families would not have to starve. But little could they imagine that they would meet such a fate. At Fauzdarhat a petrol bomb was thrown at the vehicle. Abu and Biltu ended up being admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) with 10 percent and 41 percent burns.
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December - 25 
A trucker, who sustained injuries during Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led opposition’s nationwide blockade after blockaders attacked his vehicle died at Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) in Dhaka city on December 25, reports The Daily S
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A trucker, who sustained injuries during Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led opposition’s nationwide blockade after blockaders attacked his vehicle died at Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) in Dhaka city on December 25, reports The Daily Star. The victim Nazrul Islam (38) came under attack when the opposition men hurled a patrol bomb and brick chips on his poultry-laden vehicle near Magura Bus Stand on his way to Dhaka from Jhenidah on December 21.
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December - 25 
Joint Forces arrested at least 118 JeI-ICS cadres and BNP activists in six Districts on December 25 for their alleged involvement in destructive activities during blockades, reports The Daily Star. Of them, 41 were arrested in Sirajganj District, 22
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Joint Forces arrested at least 118 JeI-ICS cadres and BNP activists in six Districts on December 25 for their alleged involvement in destructive activities during blockades, reports The Daily Star. Of them, 41 were arrested in Sirajganj District, 22 in Joypurhat District, 20 in Chittagong District, 16 in Feni District, 10 in Rangpur District and nine in Jheninah District. They were arrested on charges of vandalism and arson attacks during the recent blockades enforced by the BNP-led 18-party alliance.
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December - 25 
Police arrested an ICS leader on December 25 for his alleged involvement in felling roadside trees during blockades in Kehchurigul area of Moulvibazar District, reports The Daily Star. The arrestee was Kamal Ahmed (35), president of in Borolekha Sada
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Police arrested an ICS leader on December 25 for his alleged involvement in felling roadside trees during blockades in Kehchurigul area of Moulvibazar District, reports The Daily Star. The arrestee was Kamal Ahmed (35), president of in Borolekha Sadar union. Police said, they arrested Kamal from his home in Borolekha
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December - 25 
Police recovered 38 bombs and arrested a cadre of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) from a house at East Monipuripara in Dhaka city on December 25, reports The Independent. A Police team acting on a tip-off raided
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Police recovered 38 bombs and arrested a cadre of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) from a house at East Monipuripara in Dhaka city on December 25, reports The Independent. A Police team acting on a tip-off raided a house at East Monipuripara and arrested ICS cadre Saiful Islam from the fifth floor.
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December - 25 
Three cadres of banned Islamist outfit Hizb-ut-Tahrir were sentenced to different terms of imprisonment by a mobile court in Dhaka city’s Kotwail area on December 25, reports New Age. Police arrested the three functionaries of the banned outfit — Kha
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Three cadres of banned Islamist outfit Hizb-ut-Tahrir were sentenced to different terms of imprisonment by a mobile court in Dhaka city’s Kotwail area on December 25, reports New Age. Police arrested the three functionaries of the banned outfit — Khalid, Mizanur and Alamgir — from the area at noon. Later, they were produced before the mobile court, led by an executive magistrate, which sentenced Khalid and Mizanur to one years’ imprisonment and Alamgir to six months in jail.
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December - 26 
146 constituencies in the country have been declared vulnerable by the intelligence agencies on December 26 ahead of the January 5 polls boycotted by BNP-led 18-party alliance, reports The Independent. While mostly AL w and its rebel candidates are g
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146 constituencies in the country have been declared vulnerable by the intelligence agencies on December 26 ahead of the January 5 polls boycotted by BNP-led 18-party alliance, reports The Independent. While mostly AL w and its rebel candidates are going to take part in the upcoming election, the intelligence agencies declared all constituencies ‘important’, meaning vulnerable, in view of the law and order situation. Although 154 candidates have already been elected unopposed the Election Commission (EC) has not cut the allocation of fund for maintaining the law and order in 300 constituencies. For the 10th national polls Bangladesh Taka (BDT)147cr will be spent on polling purposes and BDT 144cr will be used to maintain the law and order.
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December - 26 
A Policeman was killed and eight others were injured as alleged BNP-JeI activists hurled a bomb at a Police van in Sonadighi of Rajshahi District on December 26, reports The Daily Star. The deceased Siddhartha Chandra Sarkar (23) was a constable of R
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A Policeman was killed and eight others were injured as alleged BNP-JeI activists hurled a bomb at a Police van in Sonadighi of Rajshahi District on December 26, reports The Daily Star. The deceased Siddhartha Chandra Sarkar (23) was a constable of Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (riot control division). The injured, all constables in their 20s, were admitted to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital. Police arrested 10 BNP-JeI activists after the bomb attack.
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December - 26 
According to highly places sources, despite repeated denial by Bangladesh authority, as many as 51 militant hideouts of northeast India’s militant formations still exist in the Bangladeshi soil, reports The Shillong Times. Out of the total milita
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According to highly places sources, despite repeated denial by Bangladesh authority, as many as 51 militant hideouts of northeast India’s militant formations still exist in the Bangladeshi soil, reports The Shillong Times. Out of the total militant hideouts, the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) [Tripura based] has the highest number of camps in Bangladesh soil with 23 hideouts. While the Manipur based outfit- People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has second highest militant camps- 7, the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) [Nagaland] and United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) [Assam] have four and three hideouts respectively.
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December - 26 
Accusing the opposition leader of unleashing terrorism and militancy and killing people in the name of a movement, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on December 26 said the trial of Khaleda Zia would be held one day on Bangladesh soil for the offences, r
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Accusing the opposition leader of unleashing terrorism and militancy and killing people in the name of a movement, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on December 26 said the trial of Khaleda Zia would be held one day on Bangladesh soil for the offences, reports The Independent. "We believe in justice. The opposition leader would be charged with giving orders for killing and burning people to death in the name of a movement. Inshallah, her trial would be held on Bangladesh soil to this end, and we'll hold this trial," she said.
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December - 26 
Another truck driver died from burn injuries on December 26 at Dhaka Medical College Hospital burn unit in Dhaka city, reports New Age. The driver, Sahin Shah (30) suffered 70 per cent burn wounds all over his bodies as unidentified people hurled bo
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Another truck driver died from burn injuries on December 26 at Dhaka Medical College Hospital burn unit in Dhaka city, reports New Age. The driver, Sahin Shah (30) suffered 70 per cent burn wounds all over his bodies as unidentified people hurled bombs at the truck at Moddhya Vodragath of Sirajganj on December 21 night.
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December - 26 
BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) activists stabbed an AL leader to death at Monirampur in Jessore District on December 26, as he was campaigning for a party aspirant in the upcoming 10th parliamentary polls scheduled for January 5, reports The Daily Sta
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BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) activists stabbed an AL leader to death at Monirampur in Jessore District on December 26, as he was campaigning for a party aspirant in the upcoming 10th parliamentary polls scheduled for January 5, reports The Daily Star. The deceased Shofi Kamal of Garibpur village was vice-president of the District unit of Krishok League, a pro-AL organisation. Police arrested BNP leader GM Faruque, also the chairman of Khedapara union, in this connection.
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December - 26 
Democratic Left Alliance (DLA), a combine of eight left parties, at a press conference on December 26 demanded cancellation of the general election slated for January 5, reports New Age. The alliance leaders at the press conference held at Nirmal Sen
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Democratic Left Alliance (DLA), a combine of eight left parties, at a press conference on December 26 demanded cancellation of the general election slated for January 5, reports New Age. The alliance leaders at the press conference held at Nirmal Sen auditorium termed the election farcical as more than half of the candidates were elected unopposed. Saiful Huq, the coordinator of the combine, called on the people to boycott the national election because, he said, it would not be acceptable at home and abroad. At the press conference, the combine placed four-point demand, including scrapping of the upcoming national election, establishing democratic electoral system for holding a participatory election, stopping ‘planned anarchy’ of the opposition parties in the name of movement, ensuring security of the people and stopping the communal attacks on the minorities.
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December - 26 
Joint Forces arrested at least 88 JeI and BNP activists in eight Districts on December 26 for their alleged involvement in destructive activities during opposition sponsored blockades, reports The Daily Star. Of them, 17 were arrested in Chandpur Dis
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Joint Forces arrested at least 88 JeI and BNP activists in eight Districts on December 26 for their alleged involvement in destructive activities during opposition sponsored blockades, reports The Daily Star. Of them, 17 were arrested in Chandpur District, 15 in Joypurhat District, 14 in Jessore District, 11 in Jhenidah District, 10 in Feni District, nine in Bogra District, nine in Bhola District and the rest three in Cox's Bazar District.
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December - 26 
Security Forces (SFs) on December 26 laid a siege around the residence of opposition BNP Chief Khaleda Zia, ahead of an anti-Government rally planned in Dhak city demanding postponement of the January 5, 2014 elections, reports The Hindu. Witnesses s
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 26 laid a siege around the residence of opposition BNP Chief Khaleda Zia, ahead of an anti-Government rally planned in Dhak city demanding postponement of the January 5, 2014 elections, reports The Hindu. Witnesses said Police in riot gear took positions around Zia’s house barring party activists and visitors’ entry at the up-market Gulshan area. However, it was not clear if the former Prime Minister was kept under house arrest. Police also rejected the claim that Zia was detained and said they were ordered just to intensify the security of her residence and other party leaders.
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December - 26 
Tens of thousands of troops were deployed across the country on December 26 in a bid to stem political violence ahead of next month's elections, which the opposition BNP has boycotted, reports Times of India. Violence has gripped the country as Prime
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Tens of thousands of troops were deployed across the country on December 26 in a bid to stem political violence ahead of next month's elections, which the opposition BNP has boycotted, reports Times of India. Violence has gripped the country as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her ruling AL press ahead with the January 5 vote. BNP leader Begum Khaleda Zia has called on Bangladeshis to march to Dhaka city on December 28 to protest against the elections, declaring "democracy is dead". The opposition says it will not take part unless an interim Government is installed and Hasina steps down. Hasina wants to do away with the practice of installing a caretaker Government. The army will be deployed until January 9.
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December - 27 
A Dhaka court on December 27 sent Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) joint secretary general Barrister Mahbubuddin Khokon to jail after rejecting both the remand and bail petitions in a case filed in connection with December 26’s arson attack on a bu
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A Dhaka court on December 27 sent Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) joint secretary general Barrister Mahbubuddin Khokon to jail after rejecting both the remand and bail petitions in a case filed in connection with December 26’s arson attack on a bus in Dhaka city that left a Policeman dead, reports The Independent. Passing the order, Metropolitan Magistrate Mohammad Tasruzzaman also asked Policemen to interrogate the BNP leader at jail gate within 10 days.
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December - 27 
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in a video statement broadcast on private television channels on December 27 urged the people to join the ‘march for democracy’ in Dhaka city on December 29 braving all obstacles to ‘establish’ democracy, reports New Age.
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BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in a video statement broadcast on private television channels on December 27 urged the people to join the ‘march for democracy’ in Dhaka city on December 29 braving all obstacles to ‘establish’ democracy, reports New Age. She urged her party leaders and activists to continue with the programme of ‘march for democracy’ and the movement even in her absence. She requested the people to converge in front of the BNP central office at Naya Paltan on December 29 carrying the national flag to ‘establish’ democracy.
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December - 27 
Election Commission (EC) on December 27 started sending ballot papers under escort of paramilitary Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) to the returning officers of 146 parliamentary constituencies where the January 5 electi
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Election Commission (EC) on December 27 started sending ballot papers under escort of paramilitary Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) to the returning officers of 146 parliamentary constituencies where the January 5 elections would be held, reports New Age. A commission official engaged in sending the ballot papers told that the ballot papers and other election materials of several neighboring Districts were sent at one go for the security reasons. Following the declaration of candidates elected unopposed from 154 constituencies, the polls would now be held to only 146 constituencies for which a total of 386 candidates are vying and 4,36,85,670 out of a total of 9,19,65,977 voters have been enrolled to vote.
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December - 27 
Miscreants hurled three petrol bombs at the Chief Election Commissioner's (CEC’s) village home in Jibonnagar sub-District of Chuadanga District on December 27, reports The Daily Star. The incident happened soon after a patrol team of Police left the
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Miscreants hurled three petrol bombs at the Chief Election Commissioner's (CEC’s) village home in Jibonnagar sub-District of Chuadanga District on December 27, reports The Daily Star. The incident happened soon after a patrol team of Police left the house of CEC Kazi Rakib Uddin Ahmed. No one was injured as the bombs landed outside the entrance gate of the home. No one from the CEC's family lives in the house. A caretaker looks after the house on temporary basis.
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December - 27 
Mohammad Shahjahan (30), an arson victim died at the burn unit of Dhaka Medical College Hospital in Dhaka city on December 27, reports The Daily Star. Shahjahan suffered 31 percent burns on December 21 when the CNG-run auto-rickshaw he was travelling
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Mohammad Shahjahan (30), an arson victim died at the burn unit of Dhaka Medical College Hospital in Dhaka city on December 27, reports The Daily Star. Shahjahan suffered 31 percent burns on December 21 when the CNG-run auto-rickshaw he was travelling by was set afire on Mymensingh-Kendua road in Mymensingh District.
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December - 27 
Police and Joint Forces on December 27 arrested 305 people including opposition activists across the country, reports The Daily Star. Of them, 167 were arrested in Dhaka city, 52 in Jessore District, 35 in Comilla District, 12 in Chittagong District,
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Police and Joint Forces on December 27 arrested 305 people including opposition activists across the country, reports The Daily Star. Of them, 167 were arrested in Dhaka city, 52 in Jessore District, 35 in Comilla District, 12 in Chittagong District, 12 in Jhenidah District, 11 in Chandpur District, eight in Natore District, seven in Narayanganj District and one in Jhalakathi District.
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December - 27 
Police in separate anti crime drives arrested 14 cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) on various charges from different areas of Joypurhat District on December 27, reports The Independent. Police said the a
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Police in separate anti crime drives arrested 14 cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) on various charges from different areas of Joypurhat District on December 27, reports The Independent. Police said the arrestees included absconding accused, cheats, thieves, drug peddlers, accused persons of different cases and other anti-social elements. The arrested persons were sent to jail custody.
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December - 27 
Seven suspected Hizb-ut Tahrir cadres were injured when Police opened fire during a clash with the banned militant outfit's cadres in Dhaka city's Segunbagicha on December 27, reports The Daily Star. Some 250 cadres brought out a procession from Segu
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Seven suspected Hizb-ut Tahrir cadres were injured when Police opened fire during a clash with the banned militant outfit's cadres in Dhaka city's Segunbagicha on December 27, reports The Daily Star. Some 250 cadres brought out a procession from Segunbagicha. When Police gave chase with teargas, they split and threw stones during the half-an-hour clash. Police arrested 50 cadres from the area.
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December - 28 
Leaders and activists of ruling Awami League (AL) will take position at all the entry points of Dhaka city from December 29 in a bid to obstruct the BNP-JeI men to join the ‘march for democracy’ in Dhaka city, reports New Age on December 28 (today).
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Leaders and activists of ruling Awami League (AL) will take position at all the entry points of Dhaka city from December 29 in a bid to obstruct the BNP-JeI men to join the ‘march for democracy’ in Dhaka city, reports New Age on December 28 (today). They said that they had already instructed the grassroots leaders and activists of Dhaka and its adjacent Districts including Gazipur, Narayanganj, Munshiganj and Manikganj not to allow any march of BNP men passing through their respective areas towards Dhaka on the day.
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December - 29 
30 people were injured as the opposition activists clashed with Police at Noakhali town of Noakhali District on December 29, reports The Independent. Witnesses said when some activists of the 18-party alliance were trying to go to the capital on foot
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30 people were injured as the opposition activists clashed with Police at Noakhali town of Noakhali District on December 29, reports The Independent. Witnesses said when some activists of the 18-party alliance were trying to go to the capital on foot to participate in the Nayapaltan rally police chased them at the Cinema Hall area, triggering a clash. Police arrested three people from the spot.
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December - 29 
60 BNP activists were injured in a clash with Awami League (AL) and Police as Police obstructed a procession on Dhaka-Sylhet highway at Kandail area in Narsingdi District on December 29, reports The Independent. Witnesses said that as BNP led by Nar
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60 BNP activists were injured in a clash with Awami League (AL) and Police as Police obstructed a procession on Dhaka-Sylhet highway at Kandail area in Narsingdi District on December 29, reports The Independent. Witnesses said that as BNP led by Narsingdi BNP President Khairul Kabir Khokan brought out a procession to join the March for Democracy programme in Dhaka city. Local AL activists headed by Abdul Wadud and accompanied by Narsingdi Police obstructed the procession when it reached Kandail triggering a clash. Police arrested 62 BNP activists including Khairul Kabir Khokan at that time.
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December - 29 
BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam on December 29 accused the Government of resorting to unprecedented autocratic path to foil the opposition’s ‘March for democracy’ reports The Independent. In a statement, he said that the Government s
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BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam on December 29 accused the Government of resorting to unprecedented autocratic path to foil the opposition’s ‘March for democracy’ reports The Independent. In a statement, he said that the Government stopped the movement of vehicles, rails and vessels in the last two days in bid to foil their programme. The BNP leader also said the mass arrest in every District and the ruling party activists’ attacks on opposition activists at different places prove that the Government wants to establish the one-party rule.
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December - 29 
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia at her Gulshan residence on December 29 branded the Government illegal and undemocratic asking it to step down and announced that the ‘march for democracy’ would ‘continue’, reports New Age. ‘Our programme will continue in
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BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia at her Gulshan residence on December 29 branded the Government illegal and undemocratic asking it to step down and announced that the ‘march for democracy’ would ‘continue’, reports New Age. ‘Our programme will continue into tomorrow, even the day after tomorrow … We will see how far you [government] can go, how many people you [government] can kill,’ she said after trying in vain to go out of her house at Gulshan.
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December - 29 
Election Working Group (EWG), a network of 29 civil society organizations, on December 29 expressed concern that the environment required for a transparent, inclusive and credible election does not currently exist in Bangladesh and announced that it
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Election Working Group (EWG), a network of 29 civil society organizations, on December 29 expressed concern that the environment required for a transparent, inclusive and credible election does not currently exist in Bangladesh and announced that it would not undertake comprehensive election observation, reports New Age. ‘Given the current situation, the group will not undertake comprehensive election observation as initially planned,’ the EWG, said in a press statement signed by its director Abdul Alim. The EWG deployed 1,49,830 observers to monitor the 2008 general election.
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December - 29 
Two persons were killed and many others were injured during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party nationwide protest on December 29, reports New Age. In Dhaka city, one person was killed during clashes between the activists of BNP-led 1
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Two persons were killed and many others were injured during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party nationwide protest on December 29, reports New Age. In Dhaka city, one person was killed during clashes between the activists of BNP-led 18-party alliance and Police in Malibagh. The deceased was identified as Mansur Prodhaniya (24), president of ward no 3 unit of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI). He was a student of a private university of city’s Uttara area. Seven of ICS cadres also sustained bullet injuries. Police arrested cadres at the clash. Abul Kashem (30), a member of the Railway Security Force, died when two young people exploded a crude bomb on his face on the platform at the Kamalapur Railway Station of Dhaka City. Two youths who were carrying the bomb were also injured in the blast. Police said two youths — Alam (18) and Aminul (16) — were entering the railway station through the rail tracks from a level crossing. As the two youths reached beat No 17 of the station, railway security guard Kashem challenged them. Sensing danger, Aminul hurled the bag containing the bomb at the face of Kashem and soon it went off with a big bang, killing Kashem on the spot and injuring Alam and Aminul themselves.
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December - 30 
30 people were injured, 12 by bullet, during a clash between BNP-JeI cadres and Joint Forces in Torabar area in Chandpur District on December 30, reports Dhaka Tribune. Witnesses said BNP-JeI cadres vandalised 10 vehicles in different areas during th
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30 people were injured, 12 by bullet, during a clash between BNP-JeI cadres and Joint Forces in Torabar area in Chandpur District on December 30, reports Dhaka Tribune. Witnesses said BNP-JeI cadres vandalised 10 vehicles in different areas during the clash.
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December - 30 
A local Awami League (AL)-leader was killed by unidentified miscreants at Baoitara village in Sirajganj District on December 30, reports UNBconnect. The deceased was identified as Saiful Islam (40), sports secretary of the ruling party’s Sadar sub-Di
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A local Awami League (AL)-leader was killed by unidentified miscreants at Baoitara village in Sirajganj District on December 30, reports UNBconnect. The deceased was identified as Saiful Islam (40), sports secretary of the ruling party’s Sadar sub-District. Police said a gang of miscreants swooped on Saiful in front of his house and chopped the AL leader indiscriminately, leaving him dead on the spot.
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December - 30 
A local leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Anwarul Islam was killed in shootout between joint forces and opposition activits in Sadar Sub-district of Satkhira District on November 30 December 30, reports newagebd.com. Several hundred a
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A local leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Anwarul Islam was killed in shootout between joint forces and opposition activits in Sadar Sub-district of Satkhira District on November 30 December 30, reports newagebd.com. Several hundred activists were also detained as the joint forces continued their drives in different Districts. The Police said that Anwarul had been involved in BNP politics earlier, but a few days ago he joined the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and was involved in all the incidents of violence that Jamaat and its student wing, Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), unleashed during the recent political turmoil.
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December - 30 
Bangladesh Bar Council, a statutory body regulating the lawyers, on December 30 claimed that democracy will get buried if the national election is held on January 5, reports UNBconnect. Council vice-chairman Khandkar Mahbub Hossain, flanked by its me
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Bangladesh Bar Council, a statutory body regulating the lawyers, on December 30 claimed that democracy will get buried if the national election is held on January 5, reports UNBconnect. Council vice-chairman Khandkar Mahbub Hossain, flanked by its member and Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) president AJ Mohammad Ali, came up with the view at a press conference at its office in Dhaka city. Khandkar Mahbub, also an adviser to the BNP chairperson, said the Bar Council does not support any political party, but it asks both the parties to restore democracy through a consensus. He said even the civil society members and others have been pressing for scrapping the Jan 5 polls. Backing the programme announced by the BNP chairperson, he said Begum Zia had called upon people from all walks of life to join the ‘March for Democracy’, but the Government in order to resist it made the whole country paralyzed, showing disregard to democratic norms.
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December - 30 
Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali in a briefing attended by the ambassadors, high commissioners and Controller of Defence Accounts (CDAs) of the United Kingdom (UK), Sweden, Netherlands, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Denmark on December 30 told tha
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Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali in a briefing attended by the ambassadors, high commissioners and Controller of Defence Accounts (CDAs) of the United Kingdom (UK), Sweden, Netherlands, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Denmark on December 30 told that a responsible Government cannot relinquish its responsibilities and allow the fundamental values of the statehood to be undermined by the indiscriminate terrorist acts perpetrated by the BNP and JeI-ICS, reports New Age. Mahmood told the European Union (EU) diplomats that though the opposition was agitating in the name of democracy, they had never engaged in any serious preparation for elections at the ground level, and thus was not ready to participate in the upcoming elections. He said it proved that the BNP and its 18-Party alliance never negotiated in good faith for participating in the elections as they were always insisting on certain pre-conditions. He regretted that the opposition never acted as a responsible partner, and rather decided to put the entire blame for the open terrorist acts committed by them squarely on the Government.
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December - 30 
Joint forces arrested at least 132 persons including 75 BNP men and 30 JeI-ICS cadres in special drives till December 30 morning in different areas under eight Police Stations of Khulna city (Khulna District) and nine Sub-districts of the District. T
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Joint forces arrested at least 132 persons including 75 BNP men and 30 JeI-ICS cadres in special drives till December 30 morning in different areas under eight Police Stations of Khulna city (Khulna District) and nine Sub-districts of the District. The arrestees were wanted in connection with different cases of arson, rioting, attack on law enforcers and crimes against property, said Khulna superintendent of police Golam Rouf Khan.
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December - 30 
On December 30, BNP-led opposition 18 alliance called nationwide blockade of roads, railway and waterways for an indefinite period from January 1 pressing for election under a non-party government cancelling the ‘farcical’ election slated for January
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On December 30, BNP-led opposition 18 alliance called nationwide blockade of roads, railway and waterways for an indefinite period from January 1 pressing for election under a non-party government cancelling the ‘farcical’ election slated for January 5, according to newagebd.com. Khandker Mahbub Hossain, adviser to BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, announced the new programme at a hurriedly called briefing at his house at Baridhara (Dhaka city).
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December - 30 
Police produced at least 409 people before Chief Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court in Dhaka on different allegations including 175 under Dhaka Metropolitan Police Ordinance. Besides, joint forces also detained 58 in Chittagong, 35 in Jessore, 39 in
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Police produced at least 409 people before Chief Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court in Dhaka on different allegations including 175 under Dhaka Metropolitan Police Ordinance. Besides, joint forces also detained 58 in Chittagong, 35 in Jessore, 39 in Comilla, 25 in Lalmonithat, 18 in Joypurhat, 15 in Chapainawabganj, 20 in Bhola, 15 in Brahmanbaria, five in Chandpur, eight in Feni and several more in other Districts
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December - 30 
With the standoff between the Bangladesh government and the opposition over January 5 polls showing no sign of easing, a tight security blanket was thrown over Dhaka for a second day on December 30 and transport services were halted to thwart anti-go
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With the standoff between the Bangladesh government and the opposition over January 5 polls showing no sign of easing, a tight security blanket was thrown over Dhaka for a second day on December 30 and transport services were halted to thwart anti-government activists from entering the city, according to Economic Times. The capital Dhaka was effectively cut off from the rest of the country as bus, ferry and train services were suspended and roadblocks kept in place to prevent opposition BNP activists to reach the city.
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December - 31 
A ward-level Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader was killed in a gunfight between law enforcers and JeI and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres in Sadar sub-District of Meherpur District on December 31, reports The Daily Star. The victim Abd
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A ward-level Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader was killed in a gunfight between law enforcers and JeI and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres in Sadar sub-District of Meherpur District on December 31, reports The Daily Star. The victim Abdul Jabbar was a member of Amjhupi union parishad. Police claimed that three members of Joint Forces had sustained injuries. The law enforcers also recovered firearms and bombs from the spot.
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December - 31 
Democratic Left Alliance (DLA), a combine of eight left leaning political parties, on December 31 demanded scraping of national elections scheduled for January 5, reports New Age. Terming the ‘unilateral’ elections as farcical the coordinator of the
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Democratic Left Alliance (DLA), a combine of eight left leaning political parties, on December 31 demanded scraping of national elections scheduled for January 5, reports New Age. Terming the ‘unilateral’ elections as farcical the coordinator of the combine, Saiful Huq, at a press conference at Nirmal Sen Auditorium in Dhaka city, called on the AL-led Government to scrap the elections scheduled for January 5 and create atmosphere for holding a participatory election with the participation of all political parties. The leaders of the combine also called on people to boycott the elections and urged the opposition parties to stop anarchies in the name of the leaders said.
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December - 31 
Four people, including a Policeman, were injured as miscreants’ exploded crude bombs at traffic Police in Dhaka city’s Mouchak area on December 31, reports New Age. Sahidul Islam, a constable of traffic was critically injured as he received splinters
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Four people, including a Policeman, were injured as miscreants’ exploded crude bombs at traffic Police in Dhaka city’s Mouchak area on December 31, reports New Age. Sahidul Islam, a constable of traffic was critically injured as he received splinters in all over his body. Three pedestrians were also hurt in the bomb attack.
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December - 31 
Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Nayeb-e-Ameer (Deputy Chief) Abdus Subhan (77) has been indicted on December 31 for involvement in genocide and murders of unarmed people along with looting, setting houses on fire and complicity to commit crimes against humanit
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Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Nayeb-e-Ameer (Deputy Chief) Abdus Subhan (77) has been indicted on December 31 for involvement in genocide and murders of unarmed people along with looting, setting houses on fire and complicity to commit crimes against humanity during the Liberation War, reports The Daily Star. Subhan was arrested on September 30 for his alleged involvement in the crimes against humanity. After framing nine charges against Subhan, the International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) set January 28 for beginning his trial with opening statement from the prosecution. The most notable of the nine charges brought against Subhan is killing of 300-400 people including Hindus by the Pakistani army and its local collaborators under his leadership at several villages in Satbaria union of Sujanagar sub-District of Pabna District on May 12, 1971. Other charges brought against Subhan include killing of five and injuring three others in his presence and under his leadership at Juktitala village in Ishwardi sub-District of Pabna District on April 13, 1971. Accompanied by local Jamaat leaders and Biharis, Subhan abducted three persons, who had taken shelter in a local mosque, on April 17-18 in 1971. Later, they were killed before him. Led by Subhan, the Pakistani army raided Sahapur village in Ishwardi sub-District on May 2, 1971 and killed five people and looted several houses before setting those on fire. Subhan allegedly abducted two persons from Arankhola cattle market in Ishwardi sub-District on May 16, 1971. The hostages were tortured at District Dak Bungalow in Ishwardi. The JeI leader also led the Pakistani army in alleged attacks on Kulniya and Dogachi villages in Pabna District on May 11, 1971. Five people were killed and several houses were torched at that time. On May 20, 1971, under the leadership of Subhan, the Pakistani army allegedly picked up 18 people from Varara village in Pabna District and killed one of them instantly. Others had been tortured at Nurpur Power Plant. Later, some of them were killed near Debottar Bazar. At least 18 people were killed in the incident. In the first week of September, Subhan, accompanied by local Razakars, abducted two pro-liberation persons from Dublia Bazar under Pabna District and killed them inside a temple at Kuchiamara village. On October 30, 1971, Subhan and local Razakars attacked Betbaria village in Ishwardi and looted several houses before setting those on fire. Four people were also abducted from the village and later killed.
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December - 31 
Police on December 31 arrested a cadre of the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) and recovered three firearms and ammunition from his possession at Koardi village in Kalukhali sub-District of Rajbari District, reports The Daily Star. Police said Monir Mon
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Police on December 31 arrested a cadre of the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) and recovered three firearms and ammunition from his possession at Koardi village in Kalukhali sub-District of Rajbari District, reports The Daily Star. Police said Monir Mondol (36) had been involved with the outfit for several years and working under BCP leader Arzoo Ali of the area.
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*Data till , April 19, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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