Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that the Awami League government is determined to keep the democratic rights of the people of the country intact, inspired by the spirit of all democratic movements and struggles, including the historic June 7.

She said, we are working to advance the country in the spirit of the liberation war and deliver the benefits of freedom to every people. In the last 14 and half years, we have made unprecedented development in the country. Bangladesh has now gained the status of developing country from least developed country.

The Prime Minister said this in a message given on the occasion of the historic 6-point day. She said, June 7 is the historic six point day. The important chapter of the 6-point movement announced by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman began on this day in 1966. The day is unforgettable and significant in the history of Bangladesh's freedom struggle.

Sheikh Hasina said that Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman raised 6-point demands on behalf of the people of East Bengal in a national conference convened by all the opposition political parties of East and West Pakistan on February 5, 1966 in Lahore against the dictatorial Ayub government in order to get rid of the Pakistani rule-exploitation-deprivation. . Later, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib returned to Dhaka on February 11 and started a nationwide campaign in favor of 6-points and went to the remote areas of East Bengal to highlight the need for 6-points in front of the people.

She said that the people of all levels of East Bengal spontaneously supported the 6-point. The six-point became the charter of liberation of the exploited and deprived people of East Bengal. Frightened by the widespread public support for the six-point movement and the popularity of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the dictatorial government of Ayub Khan's military junta arrested Bangabandhu on 8 May 1966 and sent him to prison. Angry people took to the streets in protest.

The Prime Minister said that the 6-point movement announced by the Father of the Nation got a new dimension on June 7, 1966. On this day, the police and the then EPR fired on the unarmed crowd during the hartal called by the Awami League to collect the 6-point Bengali liberation certificate. 11 people including Manu Mia, Abul Hossain, Safiq and Shamsul Haque were martyred in Dhaka and Narayanganj. On this day, she paid deep respect to the memory of all the martyrs of the freedom struggle, including the historic June 7.

Sheikh Hasina said, under the leadership of the undisputed leader of Bangalees, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the outline of independence was drawn up with the unwavering support of the people of this country on the basis of the 6-point. Through the six-point movement, the seeds of freedom sprouted. In the continuation of the six-point movement-struggle, the Bengali independence movement turned into a freedom struggle. The six-point based 11-point movement started with the mass uprising of 1969, the people of Bengal won an absolute majority in the general elections of 1970, and the independent-sovereign Bangladesh was born on the world map through the victory in the Great Liberation War of 1971. The six-point is not only the liberation charter of the Bengali nation, but the source of inspiration for the liberation movement of oppressed people all over the world.

Inspired by the spirit of the Great Liberation War, the Prime Minister called upon Bangladeshis to unite against any conspiracy to protect the development and continuity of democracy and to build a developed, prosperous and modern-smart golden Bangladesh , the dream of the Father of the Nation by 2041.

Private clinics and hospital-owners have announced closure of surgeries due to increase in fees of anesthesiologists.

Operation theaters (OTs) of all clinics in Rajshahi remain closed from Thursday (September 21).

Earlier, the leaders of Rajshahi branch of Bangladesh Private Clinic, Hospital and Diagnostic Owners Association made this announcement in a press conference at a Chinese restaurant in Rajshahi last Wednesday evening.

They said the new fee set by anesthesiologists will be double of the current fee. If this is implemented, all categories of patients will be affected when they come to undergo surgery, as well as private clinics and hospitals will also be affected.

Mukhleshur Rahman, general secretary of the organization, said that if the rates set by the anesthesiologists are implemented, the medical expenses will increase further. As a result, many people, especially low-income people, will find medical expenses unaffordable. They cannot afford to pay for emergency surgery. Their lives will be in danger.

It has been decided to stop all types of surgery in all private hospitals and clinics in Rajshahi from Thursday (September 21). They said that they have taken this decision in the interest of the patients.

Meanwhile, BSA Rajshahi Branch General Secretary Dr. Md. Khizir Hossain said, after 2016, our fee was not increased. Clinics and hospital-owners charge more money from patients in the name of anesthesiologists during operations. We told them, we have to pay the money taken in our name (anesthesiologist).

Highlighting the new fee hike, he said, currently, anesthesiologists get Tk. 1,500 to Tk. 2,000 for caesarean section. We have demanded to make that fee 2500. But the clinic-owners are saying that we are demanding a double fee increase.

Before this, on September 4, Bangladesh Society of Anesthesiologists (BSA) Rajshahi branch sent a new list of remuneration to various private clinics and hospitals, causing bargaining and moral pollution between the two sides. In view of this, the private clinic and hospital-owners have announced the suspension of surgery from tomorrow.

The European Union (EU) is not sending a full-fledged observer team to the upcoming 12th National Parliament election, said Election Commission Secretary Md. Jahangir Alam. He said the European Union would not send a full observer team due to budget problems.

The EC secretary gave this information to the journalists in his own room of the Election Commission Secretariat at Agargaon in the capital on Thursday (September 21).

He said they did not express any apprehension about the election. They thanked for the earlier meeting with the Election Commission. They also said that they will continue to be in touch with the Chief Election Commissioner.

Earlier, a six-member EU pre-election observation team visited Bangladesh from July 8 to 23 at the invitation of the Election Commission. The delegation mainly assesses the scope, planning, budget, logistics and security of the election observation mission. The pre-election observation team met with representatives of the Government of Bangladesh, election-related authorities and representatives of the international community, law enforcement agencies, political leaders, civil society and media representatives.

Chattogram Bureau: Hefazet Islam Bangladesh is moving ahead of the national elections. The Islamic organization has announced the National Ulama Mashaikh conference in the capital Dhaka on October 28.

The decision was taken at a meeting of the organization's newly formed central committee at Jamia Islamia Azizul Uloom (Babunagar Madrasa) in Fatikchhari, Chattogram on Thursday (September 21).

Hefazat Islam leaders claimed the conference is not politically motivated, but such a program is considered significant ahead of national elections. Although this conference was called to demand the release of imprisoned clerics and the withdrawal of all false cases, many leaders and workers of the organization think that they want to give a clear message to the government on various issues.

Recently, a committee of 211 members of Hefazat Islam was formed. The organization wants to be strengthened after the committee. As part of this, this meeting was held on Thursday. Leaders from all over the country attended the meeting. The meeting was presided over by Ameer of Hefazat Islam Allama Shah Muhibullah Babunagari.

In the meeting, the Secretary General of the organization Allama Shaikh Sajedur Rahman announced the National Ulama Mashaikh Conference on October 28 to demand the release of imprisoned scholars and the withdrawal of all false cases. Apart from this, in the meeting, district, upazila and metropolitan committees were formed across the country and a decision was taken to hold a resolution conference in each district.

In the meeting, Amir Allama Shah Muhibullah gave a long speech to the leaders and workers of Babunagari. He said, "We don't have any candidates in the national and regional elections, nor any propaganda." We are not affiliated with any political party. We have always said, we are still saying that it is not our agenda to put anyone in power or to remove them from power. There is no scope for any political activities under the banner of custody.

Claiming that he is not the enemy of the government, the Amir of Hefazat also said, "We are not the enemy of the government, let the government do the work of the government, we will do our work." However, if an atheistic force raises its head and spreads Islam phobia, and if the government does not take any action or if the government takes any action that is against Islam, then we will protest on the basis of faith. If necessary, we will be forced to go to the movement in a democratic way.

Peter Haas, US Ambassador to Dhaka, said that the US has no intention to interfere in the elections of Bangladesh. The goal of the United States is to assist the people of Bangladesh in free and fair elections. Through this, the people can elect their leaders.

He said this in a seminar on the occasion of International Day of Peace organized at North South University on Thursday (September 21) morning.

Peter Haas said that the goal of the United States is to implement human rights, United Nations and international programs. United States is working to solve the problem of Bangladesh. In this case, the youth should come forward to stop rumors and maintain peace on social media.

He said that the Biden administration is working on several issues including repatriation and sanctions against Myanmar to deal with the Rohingya crisis. He also said that a coordinated effort is needed to overcome the crisis.

Requesting the government to ensure the freedom of the media the US ambassador once again urged for free, fair and peaceful elections in Bangladesh.

Regarding the Day of Peace, the US ambassador said that the International Day of Peace reminds us of the important role of peace in confronting global challenges. Every state can make their decisions independently; their government is working on it. Stating that security is a prerequisite for peace, he said that Russia's attack on Ukraine is destroying peace.

Chairman of Board of Trustees of North South University Javed Munir Ahmed and Vice Chancellor Atiqul Islam and others were present. Javed Munir said that peace is now the most valuable asset in a conflict-ridden world. And there is no alternative to negotiation in establishing peace.

Vice-Chancellor Atiqul Islam said even stable countries face significant inequality and political divisions. This is why peace is urgently needed in the world.