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The nationwide strike called by the Jamaat-e-Islami began on Monday amid tight security arrangements all over the country.
Though the supporters of the Jamaat and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir tried to bring out some processions in support of the strike, the numbers were not significant and the impact on normal life was minimal. The streets were full of people trying to reach their workplaces.
Several organisations of transport and shop owners had vowed to defy the shutdown and continue normal operations.
The government had called on the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Sunday evening to patrol the city streets in a bid to avoid possible violence.
One person was killed when a human hauler overturned at around 9am while trying to avoid a procession of the Islami Chhatra Shibir in the Badda area.
Badda police Sub Inspector (SI) Jahangir Alam said the human hauler of the Bondhu Paribahan tried to flee the area fearing violence. "That is when it overturned and two passengers were injured."
One of them succumbed to his injuries later.
The deceased has been identified as Mohammad Iqbal, 35, who used to recruit labours for several organisations
The police official said Iqbal was carrying Tk 29,000 with him.
The number of vehicles on Dhaka streets was relatively higher than during other strikes. Buses, mini-buses and auto rickshaws were plying in large numbers, much more than during previous strikes. Many motorists were also out on the streets with their personal cars.
Usually, the private car owners do not take out their vehicles during strikes fearing damage.
The railways said trains were moving normally. Several long distance buses have reportedly moved from the city’s Gabtoli and Mohakhali bus terminals.
The Jamaat-e-Islami called for Monday’s strike to protest the death of some it claims were its members during Friday's police firing at Cox's Bazar.
But the Jamaat is increasingly being isolated over the issue of the war crimes trials and a demand for its ban is gaining acceptance across the nation.
Organisations representing shop owners and those owning transport have decided to defy Jamaat’s strike and described it as ‘illogical’.
The Dhaka University authorities have said classes and tests will be carried out on schedule. The Education Minister has said the schools and colleges will be open.
The protesters at Shahbagh, demonstrating continuously for the past 13 days for death sentences for all war criminals and a ban on Jamaat, have urged the people of Bangladesh to foil the strike.
They have called on everyone to hoist black flags in all the educational institutions, homes, offices, factories and sport black badges on Monday in the memory of slain blogger Ahmed Rajib Haider who was an active participant of the movement.
The ruling Awami League-led 14 party coalition has also urged the people to thwart Monday’s strike.
The government has also adopted tough security measures to avoid recurrence of violence.
“The government will take measures against Jamaat during tomorrow’s [Monday] shutdown. The young generation has ordered us, we are taking the hard line,” State Minister for Law Qamrul Islam had said.
http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2013/02/18/feeble-response-to-jamaat-strike-call
Though the supporters of the Jamaat and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir tried to bring out some processions in support of the strike, the numbers were not significant and the impact on normal life was minimal. The streets were full of people trying to reach their workplaces.
Several organisations of transport and shop owners had vowed to defy the shutdown and continue normal operations.
The government had called on the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Sunday evening to patrol the city streets in a bid to avoid possible violence.
One person was killed when a human hauler overturned at around 9am while trying to avoid a procession of the Islami Chhatra Shibir in the Badda area.
Badda police Sub Inspector (SI) Jahangir Alam said the human hauler of the Bondhu Paribahan tried to flee the area fearing violence. "That is when it overturned and two passengers were injured."
One of them succumbed to his injuries later.
The deceased has been identified as Mohammad Iqbal, 35, who used to recruit labours for several organisations
The police official said Iqbal was carrying Tk 29,000 with him.
The number of vehicles on Dhaka streets was relatively higher than during other strikes. Buses, mini-buses and auto rickshaws were plying in large numbers, much more than during previous strikes. Many motorists were also out on the streets with their personal cars.
Usually, the private car owners do not take out their vehicles during strikes fearing damage.
The railways said trains were moving normally. Several long distance buses have reportedly moved from the city’s Gabtoli and Mohakhali bus terminals.
The Jamaat-e-Islami called for Monday’s strike to protest the death of some it claims were its members during Friday's police firing at Cox's Bazar.
But the Jamaat is increasingly being isolated over the issue of the war crimes trials and a demand for its ban is gaining acceptance across the nation.
Organisations representing shop owners and those owning transport have decided to defy Jamaat’s strike and described it as ‘illogical’.
The Dhaka University authorities have said classes and tests will be carried out on schedule. The Education Minister has said the schools and colleges will be open.
The protesters at Shahbagh, demonstrating continuously for the past 13 days for death sentences for all war criminals and a ban on Jamaat, have urged the people of Bangladesh to foil the strike.
They have called on everyone to hoist black flags in all the educational institutions, homes, offices, factories and sport black badges on Monday in the memory of slain blogger Ahmed Rajib Haider who was an active participant of the movement.
The ruling Awami League-led 14 party coalition has also urged the people to thwart Monday’s strike.
The government has also adopted tough security measures to avoid recurrence of violence.
“The government will take measures against Jamaat during tomorrow’s [Monday] shutdown. The young generation has ordered us, we are taking the hard line,” State Minister for Law Qamrul Islam had said.
http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2013/02/18/feeble-response-to-jamaat-strike-call
