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Nurul Haque Nur’s condition improving: DMCH director

The physical condition of Gono Odhikar Parishad president Nurul Haque Nur is gradually improving, according to Brigadier General Md Asaduzzaman, director of Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH). Speaking to reporters on Sunday, he said, “Nur is currently under close observation. Although his condition is showing signs of improvement, some complications still remain.” Nur sustained serious injuries during a clash ...

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1,604 road blockade incidents in 13-month in and around Dhaka

Home Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said that 123 organisations have blocked 1,604 roads in and around Dhaka since the interim government took charge. He made this remark while talking reporters on Sunday after a meeting at the Secretariat. ”We requested everyone not to hold protest blocking roads, it creates immense sufferings for commuters. A major ...

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Yunus calls Nur, inquires about his treatment

Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus has inquired about the treatment and health condition of Gono Odhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur. Dr Yunus called Nur, who is undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, at 1PM on Saturday. He then assured a fair investigation into the incident that took place on Friday night. Abu Hanif, a senior council member and ...

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Attack on Nur : Tarique Rahman calls for probe

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman has condemned attack on Gono Odhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur. He urged the government to launch a legal investigation into the violent incident. Tarique Rahman also extended his heartfelt wishes for Nur’s swift recovery in a post on his verified Facebook page at 2:45AM on Friday. The BNP acting chairman said ...

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Army tried its best to avoid use of force: ISPR

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Friday said a violent clash took place between activists of two political parties in Kakrail, Dhaka, creating unrest in the area. According to ISPR, the incident occurred around 8PM, leaving several people injured and the army and police were deployed to control the situation. Initially, the police tried to manage the crowd, but the ...

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Nur regains consciousness, CT scan done

Injured Gono Odhikar Parishad president Nurul Haque Nur as regained consciousness. CT scan has also been underwent. He opened his eyes on Saturday morning and then he underwent a CT scan. At 7AM on Saturday, a post on Nur’s official Facebook page read, ”Nurul Haque Nur has been under treatment at the ICU of Dhaka Medical College Hospital after he ...

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Press Secretary condemns attack on Nur

Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has condemned the attack on Gono Odhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur. In a Facebook post on Friday night he wrote, “I strongly condemn the heinous attack on Nurul Haque Nur, the leader of Gono Odhikar Parishad and a courageous voice of our time.” “As a student leader, Nur played a historic role in ...

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Nur injured in clash with police outside JaPa office

Gana Odhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur was seriously injured on Friday night during a renewed clash with police in front of the Jatiya Party (JP) office in Kakrail. He was later rushed to hospital by party activists. Eyewitnesses said Gana Odhikar Parishad activists had returned to the area around 8:15 PM, reportedly in response to an earlier altercation. Tensions ...

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Democracy to be restored thru Feb polls: Amir Khosru

BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Friday said that democracy will be restored in Bangladesh through the upcoming national elections, expected in February. Speaking at the inauguration of a ‘Small and Cottage Industry Fair’ at Barishal District Shilpakala Academy, he said BNP is preparing for the polls and people are eagerly awaiting their chance to vote. “Through ...

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CA announces polls breaking promises: Taher

Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Ameer Dr. Syed Abdullah Md. Taher has accused the Chief Adviser of violating his promise by announcing the national elections prematurely. Speaking at a rally held at Central Medical College auditorium at Sadar Dakshin Upazila in Comilla on Friday, he said the election date was declared without finalizing necessary reforms, and justice remains absent. He suggested the Chief Adviser ...

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