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Doctor sacked over Facebook post mocking slain Hadi
A doctor at a medical college has been suspended over offensive online remarks about the slain activist. The hospital's principal issued the dismissal notice, citing objectionable comments made on a social media platform. The temporary removal from the medicine department took effect immediately. She faces a potential permanent termination and has one week to provide a written explanation. Her position as secretary general of a doctors' foundation was also revoked. The action followed public anger over a viral screenshot purportedly showing her criticizing the victim after his death. The doctor has claimed her account was compromised by hackers demanding money. She labeled the circulated statements as disgusting and expressed regret...
Court grants remand for Hadi killing suspects, fugitive still at large
A court approved four more days of police custody for three suspects connected to the main fugitive. Those individuals include the wanted man's wife, a friend, and a brother-in-law. The investigating officer had requested a full week for questioning. A separate accused, identified as a car rental operator, was ordered to jail following a detention request. Other arrested parties in the case include the fugitive's parents and several alleged accomplices. His mother and father have reportedly provided formal confessions to the court. Authorities state surveillance video identified the primary shooter and a motorcycle driver involved in the attack that killed the activist earlier this month. The victim, a political spokesperson, was shot...
Inqilab Moncho halts protest, gives adviser 24-hour ultimatum
The activist group has temporarily halted its Shahbagh protest. It issued a 24-hour deadline to the home affairs adviser. The demand is for a public report detailing government actions to apprehend the killers. The announcement came from a gathering at that location after the burial. The group warned that students and the public would return to the intersection the following afternoon if the official failed to comply. Earlier, the area had seen volatile demonstrations with crowds demanding justice. The funeral and burial for the slain spokesperson occurred earlier in the day, attended by thousands of mourners.
Shahbagh erupts as crowds demand justice for Hadi
Protests erupted at Shahbagh following the burial of the slain activist. A large crowd, primarily students, gathered there demanding justice for his killing. The demonstration grew steadily as more people arrived from across the city. The unrest began after the funeral rites concluded. The activist was buried near the National Poet's grave on the university campus earlier that afternoon. His final prayer service at the parliament building drew thousands of diverse mourners, led by his elder brother in an emotional ceremony. After the burial procession ended, participants moved toward the major intersection to continue their demonstrations. They chanted slogans calling for the punishment of those responsible.
BNP warns against exploiting Hadi killing for election chaos
A senior opposition figure warned against political exploitation of the activist's murder. He condemned the killing but stressed that all parties must guard against anyone using the tragedy to sow chaos or disrupt the upcoming election. He made these comments to reporters before attending the funeral service. He specifically urged the public to stay alert to conspiracies aimed at delaying or canceling the national vote. Several high-ranking members from his political party were present at the funeral prayer held at the parliament building. The ceremony was attended by a wide range of figures, including the Chief Adviser, military chiefs, and leaders from various political and activist groups. The victim, a prospective parliamentary...
UN chief condemns Hadi killing, urges calm in Bangladesh
The UN Secretary-General condemned the activist's killing and called for a peaceful election environment. He urged all parties in Bangladesh to avoid violence and show restraint ahead of the February vote. His spokesperson relayed the message, extending official condolences to the victim's family. A demand was made for authorities to launch a swift and unbiased investigation into the death. This inquiry should adhere to international human rights norms. The overall appeal emphasized reducing tensions to maintain stability during the electoral period.
Yunus vows to uphold Hadi’s election ethics legacy
The Chief Adviser stated the activist's principles would permanently inspire the country. He declared that Bangladesh would never surrender its dignity, calling this Hadi's lasting ideal. Speaking before the funeral prayer, he described the deceased not merely as a leader, but as someone who established a clear model for ethical political conduct. He highlighted Hadi's vision for a just society free from dominance, pledging to advance that dream through real measures. He specifically pointed to Hadi's demonstrated process for managing elections and campaigning without inflicting hardship on citizens. He promised the nation would honor his memory by progressing forward on that path. Yunus concluded by committing to adopt that standard...
Brother demands justice, calls Hadi's killers' escape a disgrace
The victim's older brother called the investigation a national disgrace. He stated that the failure to capture the killers after a week brings shame upon the state. Addressing a large crowd before the funeral, he said every person present now carried his brother's identity. He emphasized that the deceased was the youngest sibling in their family. He expressed fury over the apparent lack of progress, warning that the killers fleeing the country would be an ultimate humiliation. He remembered his brother as someone who constantly spoke about justice and revolutionary change, noting his final wish for his infant child's name reflected that spirit. He mentioned the difficulty of facing the eight-month-old baby now. Declaring no personal...
Jaber claims Hadi killing tied to shadowy network
A senior figure from the activist group claimed the shooting was a coordinated plot, not a lone attack. He insisted that every person involved in planning and assisting must face legal consequences. Speaking before the funeral, he demanded a public update from top security officials within a single day. He warned that a lack of visible progress should result in their resignations. He further called for purging what he described as embedded agents inside state intelligence agencies. He argued that killings would persist if protectors within the government structure remained. While urging supporters to avoid violent protests, he asked them to assemble at Dhaka University following the burial. He stated the group's future plans would be...
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