The terrorist incident at Lal Masjid in Pakistan did not happen
during Ershad's time or in 96 or 2006, it happened in 2007. How could
the seculars and secular press compare events of those periods with
the one that happened later? Don't you think that itself is an unfair
assessment?
The present caretaker government started on Jan 11, 2007, not in Oct
2006. But in Oct 2006, BNP-Jamaati influenced CTG led by spineless
Iazuddin Ahmed (unfortunately he is still the President) and driven
by Hawa bhaban were formed to execute 100% BNP-Jamaati agenda, i.e.,
to reinstall them by any means.
The following article shows how elements of Jamaate Islami were
involved in the clash:
http://www.prothom-alo.com/print.php?t=h&nid=MTUzNDA=
I don't expect somebody who views our liberation war unjustly and
makes atrocious comments about it to believe what this article said.
Also most of the national newspapers mentioned that it was the
extremists who first started attacking the Police with sticks, stones
and many other things. Those extremists came to Baitul Mokarram
masjid very well prepared. They came to clash with the Police and
public. The things they used in attacking did not just appear from
nowhere.
So if the Police do not allow a delegation to submit a memo to the
Chief Advisor, do you think attacking Police and public in savage
ways with sticks and stones, burning carpets of the Masjid, breaking
the tiles of the Masjid and bricks from under construction private
properties to use as throwing objects are the answers?
Some people want to give Islam a chance in Bangladesh. But they won't
say it is not Islam they want, they just want to see the Islamists in
power. Islam and Islamists represent two completely different things
these days. The Islamists want to grab power by using Islam, but they
are not after establishing real Islam - the one that displays
beautiful and universal qualities such as love, compassion, leniency,
mercy, tolerance, foregiveness etc. Any decent Muslim should be
scared when these Islamists talk about establishing their Islam.
--- In alochona@yahoogroups.com, "S A Hannan" <sahannan@...> wrote:
>
> Dear Alochoks,
>
> 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
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Syed Mirza
> To: khabor@yahoogroups.com
> 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@...> wrote:
>
> Dear All,
>
> During our independence, last 37 years, we got
governments of ineffective, most of the times anti-democratic, anti-
socialism, anti-nationalism, and anti-secularism rule (our main
pillars of foundation of Bangladesh, are shattered now). Continuous
major corruptions in very high level of government eroded our moral
values and trust in democratic government. Fundamentalist, Fanatics,
and religious terrorists filled the vacuum of distrusted and
corrupted government. Bangladesh is now unrulable, unlawful, chaotic
country, Afghanistan-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. Akhter
> Bangladesh-USA Human Rights Coalition
> ------------------------------------------------
----
>
> Committed to PEOPLE'S RIGHT TO KNOW
>
>
> 4/12/08
>
>
> Front Page
> Second Day of Protest in Baitul Mukarram
Area
> Violent clashes with cops leave 200 hurt
> Shotgun looted by activists found in
mosque compound
> Staff Correspondent
>
>
>
> Three members of Islamist outfits
beat up a policeman, two with the snatched shotgun and helmet while
the other with a bamboo stick, after the cop fell behind his
retreating colleagues who chased the agitators near Baitul Mukarram
National Mosque yesterday. Photo: STAR
> 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.
>
> Related Stories
> Call for calm, solving crisis thru'talks
> Madrasa students go on rampage, storm
Hathazari police station
> Second day bigots battle with cop
>
>
>
>
>
> Committed to PEOPLE'S RIGHT TO KNOW
> 4/12/08
>
>
>
>
>
> Front Page
> Demand for women's equal rights
logical, says CJ
> It's a must to become well educated
democratic nation
> Unb, Dhaka
>
>
> 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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