Arakan Army fired, not Myanmar government: Obaidul Quader



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Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has commented that the bullet that hit St. Martin was not fired by the Myanmar government but by the Arakan Army.

He said that no direct attack was seen in Bangladesh. As part of the internal conflict between several ethnic groups in Myanmar, these recent incidents are likely to have been perpetrated by rebel groups, not the Myanmar government.

Obaidul Quader said these things while talking to reporters after the post-Eid meeting with the officials and employees of the ministry on Wednesday (June 19).

Obaidul Quader said that there may be gunshots or the sound of gunshots can be heard at the border. What a violation of sovereignty! These incidents are happening because of their rebels. Why should we blame the Myanmar government! We will continue to discuss as long as possible.

Obaidul Quader said in response to BNP's allegation that "the government is following a knee-jerk foreign policy" on the St. Martin Island issue, while the opposition is terming the government's decision as "subservient". But how is it subservient! The bullet that hit St. Martin was not fired by the Myanmar government, but by the Arakan Army rebels.

At this time, he spoke about Bangladesh's commitment to resolve the conflict through dialogue instead of war.

Obaidul Quader said that the Myanmar warship has been removed from the border Naf river. As the Rohingyas swept into Bangladesh like a tide, there was still provocation. At times there were complaints that our airspace was being violated. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was in Washington at that time, ordered the Chiefs of the armed forces to avoid war under any circumstances. If Myanmar provokes, we will sit in dialogue and find a solution but we will not engage in war.

He said, if BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir wants to join the war, then we can fall into the trap of provocation. We are in the government, we have responsibilities.

Questioning Fakhrul's contribution in the liberation war, Obaidul Quader said, "I don't know what Fakhrul did or in which sector he fought during the liberation war."

There is no point in making such a claim. Sovereignty remains intact. If sovereignty is really violated and negotiations fail, if they really attack, then we will sit quietly! We must respond.

Earlier on June 15, Obaidul Quader said about the tension on the Bangladesh-Myanmar border, some clashes are taking place inside our neighboring country Myanmar. There are 54 committees. None of them match. Rakhine-Arakan rebels are openly rebelling. If we suffer for their internal conflict, that too is very unfortunate!

He said, Myanmar currently has a military government. We have no enmity with them. The door to negotiations is still open. We can talk as long as we can talk, discuss, 'We are not at a move down' stage, if not, we are trying to solve it through dialogue and we will do it. 

What is in BNP's program of Wednesday?



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The BNP defeated in the legal battle for the release of Begum Khaleda Zia has announced the program of street agitation. It is said that they are going to give the program of protest march, protest rally.

Bangladesh Nationalist Party BNP will announce the new program on Wednesday (June 26). On this occasion, a joint meeting has been called at Nayapaltan BNP central office in the capital on Wednesday at 12 noon. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir did not open his mouth about the program despite announcing the choice of streets at a press conference on June 25. There is no shortage of people's interest to know what is in the program of BNP.

Adviser to BNP Chairperson Moazzem Hossain Alal told Barta24.com that BNP will not give programs that cause suffering to the public. Because we don't want to increase the suffering of those who are suffering more from Khaleda Zia's suffering than us. Our main concern will be that people do not suffer. In response to a question, he said that there may be programs like protests and demonstrations.

It is said that after talking to various levels of BNP leaders, BNP can hold a rally if they give a big program. And smaller programs may include human chains and symbolic hunger strikes in front of the National Press Club. There may be programs outside Dhaka at the district level as well. There are precedents for holding prayer programs in the past.

Those leaders said that BNP is not in a position to make big programs successful. Because there is no committee of BNP in the city, there is no committee of Jubo Dal. Through whom the program will succeed. BNP knows this very well.

Another BNP source said that Khaleda Zia has plans to use her time on temporary issues besides demanding medical treatment abroad. These may include the Prime Minister's visit to India, transit issues, border killings, increase in prices of essential commodities, release of imprisoned leaders and activists. And a point of resignation of the government may necessarily be attached.

BNP's highest policy-making forum standing committee meeting decided to choose treets. After that, the Secretary General was given the responsibility to discuss with the Acting Chairman. This will be BNP's fourth phase of street program after the 12th JS elections held on January 7.

Mirza Fakhrul said that Khaleda Zia has been suffering from various complicated diseases for a long time and doctors have recommended to send her abroad for better treatment. The party demanded that she be released and sent abroad so that the family has twice asked permission for her treatment abroad. But the illegitimate government deprived her of advanced medical treatment in order to kill her to perpetuate their power. I demand immediate unconditional release of Khaleda Zia.

Khaleda Zia went to jail on February 8, 2017 after being sentenced to five years imprisonment by a special court in Dhaka in the Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case. The following year on October 30, 2021, the High Court increased her sentence to 10 years after dismissing his appeal in the case. Earlier, another special court in Dhaka found the former prime minister guilty in the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case on October 29, 2018. She was then sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment.

During the Corona pandemic, on March 25, 2020, the government released the BNP chief under Section 401 (1) of the Criminal Procedure Code (CRPC).

She is out on the executive orders of the head of government for humanitarian reasons. For the same reason, when asked whether there is any opportunity to send them abroad, the Law Minister told the media persons, "Whatever has to be done has to be done through the law." In the law by which she is out of jail, there is no opportunity (to go abroad).'

BNP called the first hartal on June 27, 2010, a year and a half after the Awami League government came to power in January 2009. After that, BNP held several strikes to protest the withdrawal of Khaleda Zia's case, the withdrawal of Tariq Zia's case and the eviction of Khaleda Zia from her house. On the other hand, in 2015, BNP announced the blockade program for an indefinite period. The program has been going on for a long time through burning. BNP, one of the political parties of Bangladesh, has not yet officially lifted the blockade. There is still a lot of humor and trolling about that program.

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BNP is taking program demanding the release of Khaleda Zia



Staff Correspondent, Barta24.com, Dhaka
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir

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BNP is taking a program to demand the release of BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, who is undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in the capital. The program will be announced on Wednesday. However, what kind of program will be taken has not yet been announced.

Secretary General of the party Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said these things in a press conference at the BNP Chairperson's political office in Gulshan in the capital on Tuesday (June 25).

He said that in the meeting of the BNP standing committee, it was decided to start a movement to demand the release of Khaleda Zia. A decision will be taken to formulate necessary programs for that purpose.

He further said that the contribution, struggle and sacrifice of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in restoring democracy is unparalleled in the recent democratic world. The illegitimate government is doing this nefarious plot to keep Khaleda Zia away from politics by systematically punishing her in a false case. She is being held only because of political vendetta, which is completely illegal and unconstitutional. It is her constitutional right to get bail in this case.

Mirza Fakhrul said that Khaleda Zia has been suffering from various complex diseases for a long time and doctors have recommended sending her abroad for better treatment. The party demanded that she be released and sent abroad so much so that the family has twice asked permission for her treatment abroad. But the illegitimate government deprived her of advanced medical treatment in order to kill her to perpetuate their power. I demand immediate unconditional release of Khaleda Zia.

The BNP Chairperson was taken to Evercare Hospital in an ambulance late on Friday (June 21) when her illness worsened. Begum Khaleda Zia's heart was implanted with a pacemaker on Sunday (June 23).

Currently, Khaleda Zia is undergoing treatment under the medical board consisting of expert doctors headed by cardiologist Professor Shahabuddin Talukder. The members of the medical board held several meetings on Saturday and Sunday and decided to set the pacemaker.

Khaleda Zia's eldest son Tariq Rahman's wife from London Dr. Zobayeda Rahman and some specialist doctors from USA, Australia were virtually involved in these medical board meetings.

79-year-old Khaleda Zia is suffering from diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, lung, liver, kidney and various other complex diseases. She has had to be hospitalized several times in the past four years. 

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Corridor given to India in the name of transit: AB Party



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Corridors have been given to India in the name of transit. Amar Bangladesh  Party (AB Party) has claimed that India will be able to travel freely, there is no such agreement anywhere in the world.

Such a demand was made at a press conference at its own office in Bijaynagar of the capital on Monday (June 24).

Speakers said, India's behavior is not friendly, it is constantly oppressed. If weapons are transported by train, if there is any problem. There is no telling what will happen then. Not reporting this is also a big crime. 3 agreements renewed 7 agreements or MoUs signed. The nation needed to be informed, but the nation was kept in the dark. Article 145/A of the Constitution states that if an international agreement is made, Parliament must be notified. But the puppet MPs are not asking any questions.

Party convener AFM Solaiman Chowdhury said that the government is trying to stay in power forever. The illegitimate government must be overthrown at once.

Joint convener Advocate AB Tajul Islam said, a typed of deed has been brought to Delhi, it has been brought with a mortgage. It is the responsibility of political parties to make people aware. The Prime Minister said, India will always remember what you brought! Clarify every issue; otherwise a strong movement will be formed with the people.

He said, what format has been agreed on digital partnership. Why is privacy protected? That's why the doubt is increasing. Whether giving free access to India. India wants to make Bangladesh a subservient country. Sikkim, Assam was not a part of India at one time. Its needle has become loose and has come out. That's how they got their attention towards Bangladesh.

Barrister Sheikh Asaduzzaman Fuad said, I tried to find out about the Prime Minister's two-day visit, unfortunately not much was known. As far as I know it's awful and not helpful at all. Blue economy, cyber security and rail lines seem to be very sensitive. It did not protect the interests of Bangladesh. The betrayal government of 1/11, wanted trans-Asian connectivity. Now Bangladesh is in India. 850-1100 km transit corridors are being given.

He said that it is the responsibility of every generation to protect sovereignty, the time has come to decide whether they want to live in a Bangladesh state or a subservient state.

He warned India that the Awami League government does not mean Bangladesh. You can make many agreements but you cannot implement them excluding the people. There are many precedents of uprooting railway lines, setting fire to coaches in our country.

Colonel (retd.) Didarul Alam said that the constitution is being violated by not disclosing the agreement. Talpatti we lost, transit gave us no use, what if weapons enter. We have no chance to check. There are 54 transboundary rivers, each one dammed, no law they follow. The government is not protesting.

Major (Retd.) Abdul Wahab Minar said, historically none of the agreements signed with India have gone in favor of Bangladesh. It is futile to hope that it will go for Bangladesh this time. Nothing can be asked for from this government. So you have to fight and get it.

Referring to the statement of Bangladesh Police Association, he said that they stood up to protect the evil deeds of police. TIB said they cannot make this statement. It is a blatant interference in journalism. 

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Many cannot see the development of Sheikh Hasina: Quader



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Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said that domestic and foreign conspiracies are going on against the government, many people cannot see the development of Sheikh Hasina.

He said this while addressing the platinum jubilee rally of Awami League's 75th founding anniversary at Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital on Sunday (June 23).

The Bridges Minister said that many people cannot see the development of Sheikh Hasina. Today a party is burning with passion. They (BNP) see the darkness of the night in the light of day. They see the darkness of the new moon in the light of the full moon. They don't see progress.

Pointing to BNP, he further said, they are the enemy of our freedom and liberation war. They ruled our country for twenty one years. Victory sent Bengal into exile. We must unite against those masterminds of August 15 and August 21.

Obaidul Quader said, the greatest achievement of this country is liberation. Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is the Father of this achievement. Two legacies have been created in this country, one is Bangabandhu for freedom. Another legacy of our economic liberation is Sheikh Hasina.

Awami League General Secretary said that as long as the sun and moon rise in this Bengal, birds sing and the river flows, Sheikh Hasina will remain immortal. She is the poet of politicians.

He said, standing on the occasion of the 75th founding anniversary of the Awami League, I call upon all those who believe in the freedom of Bangladesh, the ideals of the liberation war, hold the spirit, political leaders, the strength of the liberation war, I will not say that we have no mistakes. Still, Sheikh Hasina is our only address of trust. Let's make Bangabandhu's daughter strong.

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