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State Minister offers Tk 20,000 to catch arsonists
Published : Tuesday, 10 November, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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Nurul Haque Nur, State Minister for Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment and President of Gono Odhikar Parishad, has announced a financial reward of Tk 20,000 for anyone who catches individuals involved in bus arson, crude bomb throwing, or sabotage and hands them over to the police.
He made the announcement on Tuesday (November 10) while presiding over a discussion titled "7 November: Turn of History and Independence-Sovereignty of Bangladesh" organized by Gono Odhikar Parishad at the Dhaka Reporters Unity to mark National Revolution and Solidarity Day.
"Catch those who are setting fire to buses and hurling crude bombs and hand them over to the police," Nur urged citizens, emphasizing that stabilizing the nation requires collective public effort alongside law enforcement actions. "Also provide information to the police regarding those assisting these subversive activities."
Reflecting on the historical significance of 7 November 1987, Nur stated that the unified uprising of soldiers and civilians saved the nation's sovereignty by freeing the then Chief of Army Staff General Ziaur Rahman from captivity. He refuted political narratives accusing Ziaur Rahman of involvement in the 3 November 1975 Jail Killings, pointing out that Zia was under house arrest at the time and was neither army chief nor president following the assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Addressing rumors regarding the political return of the Awami League, Nur remarked that the party has ceased to exist as an effective political force since the 5 August 2024 student-led uprising. He termed statements regarding the party's potential comeback as "baseless and confusing," urging political parties including Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Committee (NCP) to maintain active anti-fascist programs across all districts and upazilas.
Highlighting government initiatives, the State Minister noted that a minimum wage board has been constituted to address workers' demands, alongside commitments to ensure healthcare and family rationing for laborers. He also praised ongoing efforts to clear Dhaka's footpaths of illegal encroachments, assuring that rehabilitation plans for hawkers are being arranged to reduce traffic congestion and public suffering.
The discussion meeting was attended by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Standing Committee Member Amanullah Aman as the chief guest, alongside Gono Odhikar Parishad Acting General Secretary Hasan Al Mamun, former Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) Managing Director and Chief Editor Mahbub Morshed, Gono Odhikar Parishad Senior Vice President Faruq Hasan, Director General of the July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum Ehsan Mahmud, Gono Odhikar Parishad Spokesperson Abu Hanif, and High Council Member Habibur Rahman Riju.
-SA
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