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‘What was my son’s fault?’
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Yunus reiterated that his nephew was not involved in politics.
Meanwhile, four people were arrested in connection with Ruman’s killing.
Although police did not disclose their names, local BNP sources claimed all the arrestees were activists of their party.
Monirul Islam, assistant superintendent of police (Mirsharai circle) in Chattogram, said Ruman’s mother Khaleda filed a case with Jorarganj Police Station yesterday afternoon, mentioning the names of 15 people, including Chattogram North District BNP Joint Convener Nurul Amin, and some 60 unnamed people.
“Police arrested four of the named accused. However, prime accused Nurul Amin is absconding.”
Though family members and police said Ruman was just a bystander, both upazila BNP and AL activists claimed he was “their supporter” and blamed each other for his death.
Jahangir Kabir, president of Mirsharai AL, said Ruman was one of their men and blamed BNP for his death.
Meanwhile, Chhatra League issued a press release last night saying Ruman was a member of No.9 Osmanpur union BCL. They urged the law enforcement agencies to immediately arrest the “BNP men” involved in the killing.
Jahangir said, “BNP men, without any provocation, attacked Awami League and Chhatra League activists who were in the bazar … They hit the boy [Ruman] in the head and drowned him in the pond.”
On the other hand, Sayeed Chowdhury, convener of Mirsharai BNP, claimed Ruman was a BNP supporter.
“Awami League men drowned him in the pond.”
He further alleged that BNP had organised a rally in the bazar as part of preparations for its upcoming road march.
“When BNP activists were returning home after the rally, Awami League and Chhatra League activists launched the attack.”

Khaleda must return to jail if she’s to go aborad
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there are sufficient employment opportunities in Bangladesh now.
Regarding human rights violation allegations, she said members of law enforcement agencies, whether Rab or police, are tried under law in Bangladesh for wrongdoings.
Narrating the development of the country, the PM said Bangladesh has changed a lot between 2009 and 2023. “There is no famine in Bangladesh. The unemployment rate has reduced; it now stands at 3 percent.”
“Bangladesh is now digitalised. People have internet access. Electricity is available at every house, and roads and other infrastructure have been developed so that people can earn their livelihood ... ,” she said.