Police Firing at Protesters: Quest for better conditions met with bullets SS Power I Plant workers had to live in appalling conditions; 3,500 sued Workers of SS Power I Plant in Chattogram said long-simmering discontent over hygienic and accommodation conditions, lack of pay hikes and payment of arrears led to Saturday s protests which left five people killed and dozens of workers with bullet injuries. Local representatives and police, however, claimed that some locals played a role in instigating workers to take part in the clash, a claim also backed by some workers at the plant located in Banshkhali upazila. This correspondent visited the plant after the clash on Saturday and saw the shed where workers stay was unhealthy and crammed and the toilets used by workers so unhygienic that it would be hard to expect anyone to use them. The drain adjacent to their accommodation was seen overflowing with human waste and emitting a rancid smell.
Banshkhali Power Plant Site:5 workers killed as cops open fire 24 including 3 policemen injured in clash during workers’ demo for arrear, pay hike An injured worker of under-construction SS Power I Plant is being taken to Chattogram Medical College Hospital. Five workers were shot dead when they were demonstrating for salaries of up to three months in arrears. Police said the demonstrators threw brick chunks at police before the clash began. Photo: Rajib Raihan Five workers of an under-construction coal-fired power plant were killed and at least 21 others injured during a clash with police in Banshkhali upazila of Chattogram yesterday morning.
14K accused in violent Bangladesh protests Thu, Apr 1 2021 10:12 IST | 4 Views 5 days Massacre: Top militants out of reach-because they weren t on spot -IGP Benazir. Image Source: IANS News 5 days Massacre: Top militants out of reach-because they weren t on spot -IGP Benazir. Image Source: IANS News 5 days Massacre: Top militants out of reach-because they weren t on spot -IGP Benazir. Image Source: IANS News 5 days Massacre: Top militants out of reach-because they weren t on spot -IGP Benazir. Image Source: IANS News 5 days Massacre: Top militants out of reach-because they weren t on spot -IGP Benazir. Image Source: IANS News Dhaka, April 1 : Around 14,000 people have been accused in numerous cases filed over the violent protests in Bangladesh organised by the Hefazat-e-Islam militant group since March 26 against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi s visit to Dhaka.
Inquiry committee to be formed over writer Mostaq’s death: Home Minister 296 said an inquiry committee will be formed to find out the reasons behind the death of writer Mushtaq Ahmed in jail. Mentioning that none is above the law, Kamal said, “There would be a proper investigation into the incident…if anyone is found guilty during the investigation, necessary actions will be taken against them.” He said while talking to journalists after inaugurating the newly constructed four storied office building of Superintendent of Police (SP) in Chattogram district at city’s Sholoshahar area this morning. “The incident took place on Thursday, we will certainly take necessary
6 police constables arrested for ‘extortion’ in Ctg Star Digital Report Star Digital Report Six police constables of Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) have been arrested in a case filed for allegedly extorting money from a contractor after picking him up from his house in Anwara upazila of Chattogram. The arrested constables are: Md Abdul Nabi, Md Eskandar Hossain, Md Monirul Islam, Md Shakil Khan, Md Masud and Morshed Billah, our Chattogram correspondent reports quoting police. The incident happened at Safi Talukdar Bari under ward no 8 of Boirag union around 2:00 am on February 4 but the matter came to light after the victim lodged a complaint to police yesterday.
The matter came to light after the victim lodged a complaint to police on Sunday. The arrestees are Md Abdul Nabi, Md Eskandar Hossain, Md Monirul Islam, Md Shakil Khan, Md Masud, and Morshed Billah, all attached to the Special Armed Force (SAF) unit of CMP, said police, court and local sources. Speaking to The Daily Star SM Rashidul Haque, superintendent of Chattogram Police said, Police arrested six constables in this connection while a case was lodged with Anwara Police Station. Rashidul, however, refused to disclose further details. The incident has been already informed to the Police Headquarters, including to the Additional Deputy Inspector General (DIG) (Confidential) section.
A strange scheme to steal NID info Sandwip fishermen, others fall victim to a local racket File photo Krishnapad, 45, has spent his whole life in the coastal area of Swandip s Sontoshpur union and earned for his family and himself as a fisherman. He would have to struggle for his little income due to the government ban on fishing and depend on aid from different sources. In late 2018, a local came to their neighbourhood and told the fishermen that they would receive government aid if they provide a copy of their National ID and their biometric fingerprints. Like Krishnapad, thousands of fishermen and poor people of Sontoshpur area have been providing their fingerprints and NID cards to the syndicate for two kgs of flour and two kgs of potatoes.