Views Bangladesh Google Trending

Important developments and discussions continue to dominate Bangladesh’s current landscape, with several topics topping Google searches. Here is today’s Wednesday edition of Views Bangladesh Google Trending.

Major political and legal developments

Election and the armed forces
Chief adviser of the interim government, Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus, said free, fair and festive elections will be held in February, and that the armed forces must play a historic role in the process.

Enforced disappearance case
In the enforced disappearance case, a petition has been filed seeking formal charges against 17 accused, including former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who is now out of power. The court has also rejected the petition for virtual appearance submitted by ten army officers implicated in the case.

Additionally, an ordinance has been issued stipulating the death penalty as the highest punishment for enforced disappearance.

Writ seeking election suspension
Advocate Earul Islam, secretary general of the registered political party Bangladesh Congress, has filed a writ petition with the High Court seeking suspension of all activities relating to the 13th national parliamentary election.

Soybean oil prices
Trade adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin said the ministry was unaware of soybean oil price hikes, adding that edible oil refiners have unanimously increased prices.

Key social and crime-related events

Student protest
Students of the seven colleges staged a road blockade in front of Dhaka College, demanding issuance of the proposed Dhaka Central University ordinance. The protest caused severe gridlock on the New Market road.

Sickness in industrial factory
More than 300 workers at a garment factory in Kaliakair, Gazipur, fell ill over the past two days.

Hero Alom murder attempt case
In the attempted murder case of Hero Alom, the bail of Riaz and Mithila has been cancelled and arrest warrants have been issued against them.

Crime and security
Another shooting incident occurred in Khulna within nine hours, leaving a young man critically injured. Meanwhile, illegal polythene has been seized and fines imposed in Sherpur.

Economy and other updates

Job news
A job circular has been published for trainee assistant officer at a bank, offering a salary of Tk 31,000.

International relations
The Mexican parliament has formed the Mexico-Bangladesh Parliamentary Friendship Group, expressing interest in working with the newly elected Bangladeshi parliament.