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Dear members,
Assalamu Alaikum.The letter writers below are are over-stating things.There had been much more police-people clashes in all parts of Bangladesh , specially in Dhaka, even around Baitul Mukarram , during the last time of President Ershad , last days of Khalida Zia's government in 96 and 2006 , at the beginning of present caretaker government in october 2006, then these liberal and secular people did not say about civil war and did not make any comparison with LalMasjid.
The present problem has been created by several quarters, not one section, first making a women policy which can affect some Quranic provisions, then govt's failure to amend the policy quickly, continuation of movement by some Madrasah and political elements even after govt's declaration that they will do nothing against Quranic commands and laws, then police excess in not allowing a delegation to submit a memo to the Chief Advisor , attack on police by some elements in Baitul Mukarram area, continuous provocative statement by Madam Rasheda Chowdury. All these have escalted the problem.
But some media people are trying to discredit Islamic elements only, they are trying to blame Jamate islami who are not involved in these clashes at all ( as stated by them in press statements).They are asking the government to take action against so-called master-minds.This part of the secular and secular press has never been fair in news generally , particularly about Jamate islami .
Shah Abdul Hannan
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From: Syed Mirza
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 4:48 PM
Subject: Re: [khabor.com] Bangladesh, get ready for Afghanistan-Pakistan Style Civil War
Muslims are slaves of Allah and His religion islam. So, Bangladesh is a perfect Islamic nation and will follow the foot steps of Paki-land. In future, insaallah, BD will turn into a hub of islamic suicide bombings and many many Lal-Masjid dramas will be staged soon.All razakars of '71 are mightier than ever and they will soon train thousands of suicide squads and will blast bombs to eliminate all remaining no so good muslims from BD holy land of the East. Allah-hu Akbar!
SKM
On 4/12/08, akhter <akhter@erols.com > wrote:
Pakistan style mild or massive civil war may be the news of every other day. Attached news items are sample of our future daily life... Regards.Yours sincerely,Golam F. AkhterBangladesh-USA Human Rights Coalition--------------------- --------- --------- --------- ---- 4/12/08
Hundreds of Islamist activists clashed with police for hours on the second day of violent protests in the city's Baitul Mukarram National Mosque area yesterday, leaving over 200 people injured.
Police used batons and fired rubber bullets and tear gas shells to break up demonstrations against the recently announced national women development policy in defiance of the state of emergency.
At least 52 policemen and five journalists were among the injured.
Some 17 people were arrested in connection with the clashes. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Mazharul Islam of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Motijheel zone last night said they filed a case accusing over 100 people of assault on police and looting firearms.
An intelligence official requesting not to be named told The Daily Star that they have already identified those inciting violence. "We have suggested that the government take a tough line against them," he added. Eyewitnesses said violence broke out at around 1:35pm, minutes after Jum'a prayers when police barred a procession coming from the north gate of the mosque. Incensed, the other members of the radical Islamist outfits who were preparing to join the march began throwing projectiles at the law enforcers. As chase and counter-chase continued for hours, hundreds of those who went to the mosque for Friday prayers became trapped inside. At around 3:00pm, some demonstrators caught a policeman cut off from his colleagues and beat him up. They snatched his shotgun and broke it up into pieces, said the media cell of DMP. Earlier, some 50 people were wounded in Thursday's fight between the Islamist groups and law enforcers. Chief Adviser Fakhruddin Ahmed announced the National Women Development Polcy-2008 on March 8, causing a firestorm of protests among Islamist organisations Since then, some radical groups have been claiming that the policy gives equal inheritance rights to men and women, while the government maintained there is no such provision.In efforts to scotch the discontent, four advisers of the caretaker government on March 27 met Islamic leaders and formed a review committee headed by the acting Khatib of Baitul Mukarram Mosque. A report by the committee is due by April 16. But some Islamic groups including Ahkam-e-Shariah Hifajat led by Jamaat leader Delwar Hossain Sayedee, Anti-Quran Law Resistance Committee of Allama Azizul Huq Shaikhul Hadith, Islamic Law Implementation Committee led by Islami Oikya Jote's Fazlul Huq Amini and Chhatra Jamiat Andolon of Maulana Muhiuddin Ahmed opted not to wait and launched violent street agitation Thursday. A huge number of students from madrasas across the city took part in the pitched battles with police yesterday. They acted on instruction from their teachers who were staying inside the mosque, said the eyewitnesses.
After around four hours of fighting, areas like Purana Paltan, Dainik Bangla intersection, Bangabandhu Avenue, Gulistan and national stadium were littered with brickbats as smog from tear gas hung heavily over them. The agitators launched attacks on the police from every corner of Baitul Mukarram and took shelter inside whenever police went on a counter-offensive. They took bricks off under-construction structures on the mosque premises and split those into pieces to hurl at police. Around 1,500 law enforcers in riot gear struggled all along to control the crowds. At one stage, rumours spread that three of the protesters were killed, adding fuel to the agitation To escape tear gas, both the law enforces and agitators burned carpets of the mosque, woods, furniture of several street side stalls and papers making the air heavier and adding to the sufferings. The marchers chanted slogans demanding resignation of Women and Children Affairs Adviser Rasheda K Chowdhury and the interim government. The injred policemen were admitted to Rajarbagh Police Lines Hospital while journalists, pedestrians and protesters received treatment at the Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) and various private medical facilities. DMCH sources said 22 madrasa students were admitted there.
Monirul Islam and Hasan Raja of Prothom Alo, Abu Taher Khokon of New Age, and Belal Hossain of Ekushey TV--all photographers--were badly injured. Of the policemen wounded, condition of inspector Selimuzzaman, Sergeant Israfil, Sub-Inspector Kamrul, and constables Belayet, Enamul, Emdad, Kamrul, Monir, Kabir, Shafique, and Sarwar was stated critical, according to the DMP media cell. An official of the cell told The Daily Star last night that during the clashes, police shot 312 tear gas shells and 243 rounds of rubber bullets. DMP (Motijheel) DC Mazharul Islam said, "They attacked first, forcing us to retaliate with baton-charge and tear gas. He said at least 35 platoons were engaged to disperse the agitators till 3:30pm. Meanwhile, Islami Oikya Jote Chairman Fazlul Haque Amini at a press conference at Purana Paltan in the afternoon alleged that police attacked them without provocation. He claimed that more than 100 of their workers were injured in the clashes. "We called a rally to drum up supprt for the anti-Quran rules," he added. Amini also said, "If our demands are not met, the fire ignited today [yesterday] will spread like wildfire across the country." Asked about mosaic stones taken off the mosque's wall, he said he was not aware of it.
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Chief Justice M Ruhul Amin yesterday said the demand for equal rights for women in every aspect of life is logical. "Women are about a half of the total population. Hence, their demand for equal rights is logical. Then why various incidents are taking place now centring the issue?" he wondered. The chief justice was addressing the inaugural session of a two-day workshop titled 'Justice System Education Initiative on Gender Equality Issues', arranged by Khan Foundation in its Democracy Auditorium in the morning.
Chaired by former minister Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan, the event was addressed, among others, by Justice Mohammad Fazlul Karim, and Executive Director of Khan Foundation Advocate Rokhsana Khondker.
Ombudsman of the state of West Bengal of India Samaresh Banerjee, addressed the event as the guest of honour. Referring to a part of the country's constitution that guarantees equal rights for women, the chief justice said without establishing women's rights Bangladesh will never become a well educated democratic state. He urged the country's judges to play their roles in courts on various gender issues with compassion towards the women. Justice Fazlul Karim also laid emphasis on the sympathy of judges when dealing with cases filed by women seeking justice. He said, "We, the judges, always try to pronounce objective verdicts. But sometimes because of our unconscious minds, a woman might become a victim of injustice. So, be very careful, put yourself in that woman's shoes." Samares Banerjee said judicial systems in South Asian countries are not well equipped to deal with crimes on gender issues. Gender justice is a new jurisprudence all over the world, he said, and underscored the need for initiating judicial education on gender issues in Saarc countries.--------------------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------
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