Back to your books: government clamps down on campus violence

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Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has ordered the dissolution of the central committee of Jatiyabadi Chatra student organization and the halting of its activities at Dhaka University. Zia's move was prompted by the escalation of violence in school campuses brought about by frictions among student bodies. Student organizations in the country have always served as supporters of political parties. Jatiyabadi Chatra, for example, is the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party's student arm. The membership of non-students and terrorists in Jatiyabadi's central committee is perceived to be the main cause of the bloody confrontations at Dhaka University.

Associations, Students' societies, Student associations, Bangladesh Nationalist Party, University of Dhaka

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Misplaced hope

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The Awami League was elected to power in Bangladesh in 1996 because the party vowed to introduce economic reforms and stamp out corruption. However, this has not happened. Corruption, extortion and violence has worsened. Abuses of human rights are increasing, political opponents are being threatened and murdered and judges intimidated. Foreign investments and economic aid are being affected by the situation. Bangladeshis have demonstrated against the government and they have been shot and injured. The government denies that there are problems with law and order.

Political organizations, International Affairs, Human Rights, Political Organizations NEC, Demonstrations

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Down to work: new prime minister seeks consensus

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New Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed promptly embarked on a businesslike approach to managing the government but her chief concern remains dealing with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party led by former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. Anwar Hossain Manju's appointment as communications minister stirred controversy, given his leadership role in the Jatiya Party, which promises to support the Awami League government without forming a coalition with it. Zia contends fraud marred the elections.

Public officers, Government officials, Wazed, Hasina, Sheik

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