Inqilab Moncho gives ultimatum to Yunus govt, Rehman files nomination

In Bangladesh, Inqilab Moncho, has demanded the cancellation of work permits for Indians, with four demands. The radical group has also pressed the government to complete the trial of everyone involved in the murder of its leader, Sharif Osman Hadi, within 24 days. The ultimatum was announced by Inqilab Moncho’s member secretary, Abdullah Al Jaber, from Shahbagh in Dhaka. The Monchoalso asked the Muhammad Yunu's interim government to take India to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).The organisation continues to hold protests and blockades in various parts of the country, seeking justice against the accused in Hadi’s murder case.

Meanwhile, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman submitted his nomination papers on Monday for the Dhaka-17 constituency on the final day for filing nominations for the 13th national parliamentary election. However, in another event, armed attackers broke up an anti-extortion protest by traders in Dhaka’s Karwan Bazar, heightening tensions in Dhaka. About 150 to 200 traders formed a human chain in front of the Karwan Bazar Kitchen Market to protest alleged extortion when the attack occurred, triggering a brief chase and counterchase. Protesters alleged that an expelled member secretary of the Tejgaon unit of Jubo Dal has been demanding extortion from local traders since August last year. Police intervened and brought the situation under control, authorities said.