A glance at the most important news of yesterday
Among a number of incidents taking place on Monday (25 November), take a quick look at some of the most important news items The Business Standard has compiled for you…
Police sue 8,000 college students, including DMRC, over vandalism, stealing ammo
The police have filed a case against 8,000 students of various colleges including Dr Mahbubur Rahman Mollah College (DMRC) in the capital on charges of vandalism and theft of magazines filled with bullets. Dhaka's Sutrapur Police Station Sub-Inspector AKM Hasan Mahmudul Kabir filed the case as the plaintiff yesterday.
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25 students injured, no deaths in Demra clash, DMP clarifies
Rubbishing statements that students had died amid clashes between students of Dr Mahbubur Rahman Mollah College, Kabi Nazrul Government College and Government Shaheed Suhrawardy College today (25 November), the Dhaka police has said so far 25 were injured. In a statement issued by DMP Deputy Police Commissioner Muhammad Talebur Rahman, he stated that many had been spreading misinformation on social media saying two students had died, but this was not true.
The BNP is on the same page with the interim government regarding state reform activities but the party wants elections within a reasonable time, the party's acting chairperson Tarique Rahman said today (25 November). He also noted that no reform will bear any fruits if it fails to fulfil the daily needs of the people.
Govt urges students to remain calm, not to get involved in clashes
The government has called upon students to remain calm and not to get involved in any clash. "If any instigation is found behind such clashes, strict action will be taken," Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said today (25 November) in the wake of clashes that occurred among students of several colleges in Dhaka city.
Netanyahu approves Lebanon ceasefire deal 'in principle': CNN report
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved the emerging ceasefire deal with Hezbollah "in principle" during a security consultation with Israeli officials Sunday night, CNN reports citing a source familiar with the matter. Israel still has reservations over some details of the agreement, which were expected to be transmitted to the Lebanese government on Monday, the source said.
