RAB arrests 24 people nationwide over political violence
BNP on 29 October announced nationwide blockades for three days starting 31 October to press home their one-point demand of immediate resignation of the government.
8:20PM
The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on Thursday arrested a total of 24 people across the country in cases of political violence that took place on 31 October.
Ten people were held from the capital's Gulshan area today in a case filed over the incident of sabotage, violence and attack on police on the highway near Araihazar in Narayanganj on Tuesday.
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Besides, three people each were arrested from Gazipur and Paltan area in cases of picketing and sabotage.
Five people were arrested in the case filed over exploding cocktails and vandalising a car in Tinmatha area of Bogura.
7:30pm
The Fire Service & Civil Defence received a total of 34 reports of arson attacks, torching 31 vehicles during the BNP-announced three-day blockade starting from 6am on Tuesday (31 October).
6:30pm
The Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metrpolitan Police (DMP) has picked up BNP's media cell convener Zahir Uddin Swapan.
An additional deputy commissioner of DB Motijheel division confirmed the matter to The Business Standard.
Swapan has been taken to the DB Office in Minto Road, he added.
4:00pm
Police arrested Brahmanbaria municipal councilor and former convening committee member of district BNP in a case filed under the Explosive Act.
Md Kaushar Mia, serving as councilor at ward-10, was held from Kandipara area of the city on Thursday (2 November) afternoon.
Aslam Hossain, officer-in-charge (OC) of Brahmanbaria Sadar Model Police Station, said there are several cases against Kawsar under the Explosives Act.
2:30pm
BNP men block road in Bogura
In a demonstration of protest, leaders and activists affiliated with BNP on Thursday took to the streets, obstructing Bogra Road by placing tree trunks across the thoroughfare.
Tree trunks were used as barriers to disrupt the normal flow of traffic and commuters in a show of solidarity with the nationwide protest.
2pm
Jubo Dal brings out rallies in Malibagh-Shahjahanpur, Banasri
Jubo Dal's Shahjahanpur police station unit held a rally in Shahjahanpur-Shahidbagh area of the capital in support of the three-day blockade called by BNP-Jamaat and allies
Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal also blocked the road by burning tires in Banasri area of the capital.
11:09am
Sechchasebak Dal brings out procession in Shantinagar
Dhaka Metropolitan South Sechchasebak Dal brought out a protest march and a short rally in the capital's Shantinagar this morning in support of the blockade.
Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Sechchasebak Dal Dhaka Metropolitan South President AA Zahir Uddin Tuhin and General Secretary Saad Morshed Pappa Shikder led the procession.
It started from the Shantinagar intersection and ended with a short rally in front of the Rajarbagh police line.
10:41am
Chhatra Dal procession in Katabon
Dhaka University unit of Chhatra Dal brought out a procession in Katabon area of the capital supporting the blockade.
11:04am
Jamaat tries to block railway lines and roads in Dhaka
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami brought out a procession in the capital Kamalapur this morning and tried to block the railway line.
Jamaat's Central Majlis Member and Dhaka Metropolitan South Nayeb-e-Ameer Advocate Dr Helal Uddin said, "Today is the 3rd day of our 3-day blockade. Our blockade is against the tyranny and corruption of this illegal government."
"We are on the streets and will not return home until our demands are met," he added.
He urged everyone to take to the streets in the movement to oust the government.
Jamaat activists also blocked many roads in Dhanmondi, Jatrabari, Demra and Azimpur areas.
10:45am
Chhtra Dal brings out procession in Khilkhet
Chhatra Dal conducted road blockades and picketing near the Khilkhet Police Station (on the Airport Main Road) in the capital on the concluding day of the three-day blockade organised by the BNP-Jamaat and their political allies.
The rally was led by Kazi Rawnakul Islam Shravan, the former president of BNP's student wing. At this time, over a hundred activists from the JCD, were present.
10:12am
Crude bomb explosion, tyres burnt on Dhaka-Chattogram highway in Narayanganj
In support of the blockade, BNP leaders and activists brought out protest marches at several points on the Dhaka-Chattogram highway in Narayanganj today.
They tried to block the roads by burning tyres.
During that time, crude bomb explosions have been reported.
Police immediately arrested 4 people from the sport over the incident.
10am
Four vehicles set on fire in Dhaka, Narayanganj
Miscreants set four vehicles on fire in different parts of Dhaka city and Rupganj upazila of Narayanganj today, on the last day of the three-day blockade enforced by BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami and their allies.
Witnesses said miscreants set a bus of "Poristhan Paribahan" on fire in Uttara's Azampur area in Dhaka at 7:04 am.
Meanwhile, a group of miscreants set a private car on fire in the Dhaka Education Board area at 4:45am.
A bus of "Moumita Paribahan" was set on fire at 4:41am in front of Mohammadpur Beribadh Dhaka Uddyan Housing Project.
Miscreants also set a cotton-carrying truck on fire at 6:40am at Kanchan Road in Rupganj upazila of Narayanganj district.
09:50am
BNP brings out processions in Gazipur, Kaliakore
BNP and its allied organisations brought out processions in the Gazipur and Kaliakore areas to enforce the blockade.
08:35am
Chhatra Dal brings out procession in Khilgaon in support of blockade
Chhatra Dal activists brought out a procession in support blockade in front of the Khilgaon police station on Thursday (2 November).
"Today is the last day of the three-day blockade. Chhatra Dal is determined to return the voting rights of the people under the leadership of national leader Tarique Rahman," said Chhatra Dal central leader Dr Awal, who led the procession.
BNP on 29 October announced nationwide blockades for three days starting 31 October to press home their one-point demand of immediate resignation of the government.
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi announced the fresh programme while speaking at a press conference.
Addressing the media briefing, Rizvi said the blockades will be organised to protest against today's detention of the party's General Secretary Mirza Fakhrul Alamgir, the attacks on the 28 October citywide rallies and the killing of numerous party activists.
"Many of our leaders and activists are in prisons across the country. Many are victims of enforced disappearance or killed.
"Our leader Khaleda Zia is hospitalised in critical condition. They [government] are not allowing her better treatment abroad. She was denied medical attention," said the BNP leader.
The party has also called for the BNP chairperson and secretary general's immediate release.
Earlier on 29 October, Mirza Fakhrul and many of the party's senior leaders were detained by the police.
