Wed, Oct 24th, 2012 10:08 pm BdST
Sherpur, Oct 24 (bdnews24.com)–Agriculture Minister Matia Chowdhury on Wednesday came down heavily on Opposition Leader Khaleda Zia for not visiting Ramu upazila in Cox's Bazaar district to be at the side of the victims of the recent communal attacks. "The Opposition Leader recently visited China and is scheduled to visit neighbouring India soon. But she didn't visit Ramu (that lies a short distance away)," she said. She made the comment while distributing special VGF rice and winter clothes among the poor at Gouradar Union Parishad Bhavan of her electoral constituency in Nakla upazila in Sherpurdistrict. "The Opposition Leader recently visited China and is scheduled to visit neighbouring India soon. But she didn't visit Ramu (that lies a short distance away)," she said. She made the comment while distributing special VGF rice and winter clothes among the poor at Gouradar Union Parishad Bhavan of her electoral constituency in Nakla upazila in Sherpur district. Incensed apparently by a Facebook posting of a photo defaming the Quran, religious fanatics destroyed 12 Buddhist temples and monasteries and more than 100 houses in Ramu, Ukhiya and Teknaf upazilas of Cox's Bazaar and Patiya upazila in Chittagong from Sep 29 night to noon the next day. BNP Chairperson Khaleda strongly condemned the heinous attacks and had said that she would visit the scenes of the sectarian violence after her China visit. The former prime Minister will pay a week-long visit to Indian from Oct 28 at the invitation of the Indian government.Matia said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina could not visit the scene right away since she was in the US to attend the 67th United Nations General Assembly. "But she had directed the Home Minister to visit the spots and strictly handle the situation. On her return, the Prime Minister went to Ramu and took measures to rehabilitee the victims, ensure their security and bring the culprits to justice." The ruling Awami League leaders have been blaming local BNP lawmaker Lutfur Rahman Kajal of instigating the violence in Ramu 29. But the BNP says the ruling party intentionally makes such claims to wreak political vengeance on the opposition. Matia, also an AL Presidium Council Member, said: "The Awami League doesn't believe in political revenge, but those who had looted and set ablaze the Buddhist households and monasteries are being captured through the video clips." bdnews24.com/corr/skb/bd/2145h
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Ramu Violence
Govt reviews latest situation
An inter-ministerial meeting yesterday reviewed the latest situation in Buddhist community in Cox's Bazar and Chittagong after the recent attack on them and discussed the progress of relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction works.
The meeting, held at the foreign ministry, was attended by senior officials of several ministries among others.
Foreign ministry called the meeting to review the situation for briefing in different international forums, said sources.
The meeting was informed that 21 cases have been lodged in Ramu, Tekhnaf, Ukhia and Naikhyangchhari and 234 arrests have been made.
The meeting was told that construction works of houses are going on full-swing and the law and order situation is under full control of the local administration.
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Home Minister Mohiuddin Khan Alamgir has blamed “national and international conspiracies” for the attack on Buddhists last month.
"Local and international conspiracies were behind the communal attacks on the Buddhist community in Ramu, Ukhia and Teknaf upazilas in Cox's Bazar," Alamgir told the news agency on Monday.
"Those who masterminded the attacks will be put on trial,” he said.
The minister said he reviewed the probe report with 11 recommendations submitted to the home ministry on Thursday.
"Most of the recommendations have been accepted, and directives have been given to the officials concerned to take necessary actions," he said in reply to a question.
Considering the size and terrain of Cox's Bazar district, the number of police force has been increased there, he said.
Alamgir said committees, comprising members of all communities, will be formed for an indefinite period at different tiers, including union, upazila and district levels.
The committees will take steps to prevent repeat of such violence, he added.
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