Felani Khatun to Swarna Das: In the last 16 years, At least 1,236 Bangladeshis have been killed by the Indian Border Security Force.

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War is peace ✌️

Just a reminder to our (un)friendly neighbor: attacking Bangladesh will only lead to India being torn apart.

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Al Jazeera is cooking something 😋
They've recently collected high quality drone footages of the student movement.

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As soon as Sorna reached the waterbody near the Lalarchak border in Kulaura, she became terrified upon seeing the BSF (Border Security Force) and cried out, "Don't kill us, take us under the law." Instead of receiving a reply, her chest was pierced by a BSF bullet. Seeing the gun aimed at her, Sorna turned around. The bullet entered through the right side of her chest and exited the other side. At that moment, Sorna said, "Mother, let go of my hand, I won't survive anymore. Save your life." Sorna's brother Pintu Das shared these heart-wrenching details with Manabzamin (a news outlet) through tears, after hearing the story from his mother when she regained consciousness.

The village of Kalnigor in Juri Upazila is now engulfed in mourning. This once peaceful locality is shattered by grief. Sorna Das, a young girl from this village, has passed away, falling victim to the bullets of the BSF while trying to cross the border. Her family, including her father Parendra Das and mother Sanjita Rani Das, are in deep shock, fainting repeatedly from the tragedy. Sorna was the youngest of three brothers and two sisters. She was bright in her studies and a lively presence at her school. Her classmates are devastated by the premature loss. Sorna, an 8th-grade student at Nirod Bihari High School, had set out on Sunday night, September 1st, with her mother to cross the Lalarchak border in Sharifpur Union of Kulaura. Their destination was her maternal uncle’s house in Shanichhara village of Tripura. One of Sorna’s brothers had been living with their uncle Kartik Das’s family for a long time, and Sorna had longed to see her brother and visit her uncle’s home.

Sorna's father, Parendra Das, said that on Sunday morning, her mother and Sorna left home intending to go to India. By Monday morning, they had not yet arrived at their uncle’s house. After much searching, they managed to rescue Sorna’s mother from Shamshernagar with the help of a military officer. Later that Monday afternoon, the family was informed of Sorna's death through the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB).

Sorna’s mother, Sanjita Rani Das, recounted that they had fallen into the hands of traffickers near the border, who, along with another family from Chittagong, tried to push them into India. As they approached the border, the sound of gunfire rang out, and she collapsed to the ground. Her daughter’s body was riddled with bullets from the heartless BSF. After saying this, Sanjita Rani Das fainted again.

Local ward member of West Juri UP (Union Parishad), Madan Mohan Das, said, "She was a very gentle and well-mannered girl, admired throughout the village." Acting chairman of West Juri UP, Sirajul Islam, expressed, "Who gave them the right to shoot and kill? We do not support border killings. How many more bodies like Felani's will fall at the border? If India considers us a friend, they must stop this."

Sorna's classmates, Susmita, Purba, Banya, and Sipa, shared that she was good in her studies and active in sports. She was the life of the class. They wondered why the forces of a friendly country were so ruthless, their hearts not trembling even once as they fired.

Forty-five hours later, on Tuesday evening, Sorna’s body was handed over through the Chatlapur checkpoint by the BSF. Her last rites were performed on Wednesday.

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Authorities were forced to close around 167 readymade garment factories on Wednesday in the industrial areas of Ashulia, Savar and Gazipur as labour unrest escalated despite increased deployment of law enforcement agencies, including military forces.

Businesses urged the government to address the ongoing unrest firmly, asserting that it was not the workers but outsiders who were attempting to destabilise the country’s export sector.

https://www.newagebd.net/post/apparel/244426/167-rmg-units-closed-as-labour-unrest-intensifies

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Global leaders have announced strong support for Bangladesh’s interim government led by chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, stressing that they stand ready to help in any way they can to support the efforts of Bangladesh and the interim government to lead the world in creating a new and better civilization.

In a letter to the people of Bangladesh and ‘citizens of goodwill’ around the world, 197 global leaders, including 92 Nobel Laureates wished Prof Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser to the Interim Government of Bangladesh and the people of Bangladesh ‘peace and success in the months and years ahead.’

https://www.newagebd.net/post/foreign-affairs/244474/global-leaders-extend-strong-support-for-interim-government-bangladesh

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Assalamu Alaikum,

Today, we commemorate the first month since Bangladesh achieved its second independence. Hundreds of students and people from all walks of life made the ultimate sacrifice for one of the most glorious revolutions in history.

They ended the 15-year tyrannical rule of the fascist Sheikh Hasina, under whose leadership a brutal genocide took place. Sheikh Hasina fled the country, leaving behind a corrupt state and a fragile economy. It is now our responsibility to restore Bangladesh to its full glory.

Today, I remember the brave young people, workers, laborers, and professionals who embraced death in their struggle against the heinous fascist forces. I also pay tribute to the journalists who were killed during the movement. I express my deepest respect to all those who became martyrs in this revolution.

I salute the thousands who were injured, those who were permanently disabled due to life-threatening injuries, and those who lost their sight.

Last month, when I was entrusted with the responsibility of leading the interim government, I accepted this duty, despite my limitations, inspired by the selfless sacrifice of Abu Sayeed, Mugdha, and all the known and unknown martyrs.

Our young revolutionaries have instilled a new dream of building a prosperous Bangladesh in the hearts of the people, and I am committed to making that dream a reality. Inspired by the martyrs' sacrifices, we aim to change the course of history and usher in a new era.

**My beloved youth,**

You pledged to realize your dreams. The dreams you painted on the walls of both cities and rural areas still stand before us in a vibrant display of colors.

During the revolution, you set aside your studies, spent sleepless nights in anxiety with your friends, and bid farewell to each other as you took to the streets to resist the cruel regime. After the revolution, you protected the religious minority communities and their places of worship, and took on the responsibility of managing traffic across the country. I understand that your studies have suffered greatly. Now, it is time to return to your education. Schools, colleges, and universities have reopened. I urge you to return to your classrooms and campuses because we need a well-educated and skilled generation to reap the benefits of the revolution.

It has been only a month since the interim government took office. Yet, despite this short time, we have initiated significant reforms to achieve the true goals of the revolution. Our first priority is to ensure justice and accountability for the killings that took place in July and August. We have invited the United Nations Human Rights Office to conduct an independent and impartial investigation into the genocide. They have arrived and started their work.

Additionally, I have consulted top international legal experts about forming a tribunal to prosecute individuals accused of crimes against humanity during July and August. We also aim to extradite the murderers and recover the funds embezzled by corrupt politicians and bureaucrats during the era of dictatorship. Discussions with specialized institutions are already underway.

One of our primary responsibilities is to ensure free medical treatment for the thousands of people who were severely injured during the revolution. Countless young students lost their eyesight due to the rubber bullets fired at them by Hasina's thugs. We will do everything in our power to restore their sight. We are continuously working to create a comprehensive list of the martyrs and the injured. The main list has been compiled, and now we are gathering information about those whose bodies were taken to distant places. Hundreds of people who require long-term treatment due to their injuries, as well as the families of the martyrs, will be cared for by a foundation that is nearing completion. We will never forget those whose martyrdom gave birth to a new Bangladesh.

Recently, we signed the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. This marks our international commitment to ending the "culture of disappearances" that was established by the dictatorship. Separately, we are forming a commission to investigate every enforced disappearance that took place during the 15 years of fascist rule. To the families who have waited in agony for years to reunite with their missing fathers, husbands, sons, and brothers, we share in your pain.

The torture chambers have been shut down. Very soon, we will learn more about the suffering and agony endured by our brothers and sisters who were victims of enforced disappearances.

In my speech to the nation at the end of last month, I outlined the key reforms our government has undertaken so far. We have been continuously meeting with political parties, editors, business leaders, civil society figures, and diplomats. They have expressed support for our reform efforts. We are also overwhelmed by the immense support we have received from our foreign friends. Our brave and patriotic expatriates are also engaged in the efforts to rebuild the nation. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to them all.

On this solemn and poignant day, I express my infinite gratitude to the families of the martyrs and the injured individuals. I will invite every family of the martyrs to the capital, where I will meet them in the coming days. I want to assure them that we will never betray the dreams of the martyrs.

We are moving forward. Our greatest challenge now is to heal the wounds inflicted by the misrule and dictatorship. To do this, we need unity and coordination.

We pledge today that as a nation, we will not let the blood of the martyrs and the sacrifices of our injured brothers and sisters go in vain. We will not squander the opportunity they have created for us. On this day of remembrance, we renew our commitment to building the new Bangladesh that they dreamed of.

May Almighty Allah help us all.

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Professor Muhammad Yunus
Chief Advisor of the Interim Government, Bangladesh 🇧🇩

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The mafia rule of the monstrous Sheikh Hasina, prolonged for almost sixteen years, was primarily enabled by India. In return, numerous one-sided agreements were made with India at the expense of Bangladesh's interests. Sheikh Hasina herself publicly declared that India would never forget what she had given them. To safeguard India's unilateral interests at the cost of Bangladesh's sovereignty, the following actions were taken:

1. Providing corridors to India, either duty-free or with minimal tariffs, jeopardizing Bangladesh's security.
2. Granting permission for the installation of Indian radars in Bangladesh.
3. Granting India exclusive rights to manage and use Bangladesh's ports.
4. Surrendering Bangladesh's defense systems, including the military, under the control of Delhi.
5. Surrendering Bangladesh’s rights, as the lower riparian state, to India over 54 shared rivers, including the Ganges and Teesta, in violation of international law.
6. Turning Bangladesh into a market for Indian goods.
7. Shrinking job opportunities for Bangladesh's educated populace while creating abundant opportunities for Indian nationals in Bangladesh.
8. Purchasing electricity at exorbitant prices from India’s Adani Group to please Narendra Modi.
9. Giving tacit approval to the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) for killing Bangladeshi citizens along the border.
10. Allowing the infiltration of Hindutva ideology and cultural aggression into Bangladesh's education system, modeled after India.
11. Providing unrestricted access to Indian intelligence agency RAW in every Bangladeshi state institution.

—Mahmudur Rahman, BUET Alumni
Editor, Amar Desh

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