BNP’s half-day strike at city ward 70 protesting killing of DCC councilor observed peacefully today
Dhaka, Feb 11 (UNB) - A half-day strike called by opposition BNP at the city’s ward no 70 protesting the killing of DCC councilor Haji Ahammad Hossian was observed peacefully today (Thursday).
As part of a 3-day programme protesting Ahammad’s killing, the BNP called the strike, which is its first as opposition after Awami Legaue-led grand alliance assumed power in January 2009 following a landslide victory in the December 29 general elections.
On Tuesday night, Ahammad Hossain came under gun attack in his ward and succumbed to death in the city’s Square Hospital the same night.
According to witnesses, shops, business establishments and educational institutions were closed in the areas under ward number 70 that include Alu Bazar, Banghsal, Siddiq Bazar, Nazira Bazar North-South road, Suritola, Fulbaria and part of Nawabpur road during the strike hours.
Leaders and workers of BNP and its front and associate organizations brought out processions in support of the strike at the North-South road and in some other areas.
The party leaders demanded immediate fair investigation and trial of the killing Ahammad Hossain. Otherwise, they threatened to launch a tough movement.
Those present in the processions and spoke included Jatiyatabadi Swechchhasebok Dal president Habib-un-Nabi Khan Sohel, general secretary Mir Sarafat Ali Sapu, DCC councilor of Ward no 69 M Mohan, Jubo Dal leaders Adv Abdus Salam Azad, Mortazul Karim Badru, Newaz Ali and Anisur Rahman Khokon.
As part of a 3-day programme protesting Ahammad’s killing, the BNP called the strike, which is its first as opposition after Awami Legaue-led grand alliance assumed power in January 2009 following a landslide victory in the December 29 general elections.
On Tuesday night, Ahammad Hossain came under gun attack in his ward and succumbed to death in the city’s Square Hospital the same night.
According to witnesses, shops, business establishments and educational institutions were closed in the areas under ward number 70 that include Alu Bazar, Banghsal, Siddiq Bazar, Nazira Bazar North-South road, Suritola, Fulbaria and part of Nawabpur road during the strike hours.
Leaders and workers of BNP and its front and associate organizations brought out processions in support of the strike at the North-South road and in some other areas.
The party leaders demanded immediate fair investigation and trial of the killing Ahammad Hossain. Otherwise, they threatened to launch a tough movement.
Those present in the processions and spoke included Jatiyatabadi Swechchhasebok Dal president Habib-un-Nabi Khan Sohel, general secretary Mir Sarafat Ali Sapu, DCC councilor of Ward no 69 M Mohan, Jubo Dal leaders Adv Abdus Salam Azad, Mortazul Karim Badru, Newaz Ali and Anisur Rahman Khokon.
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