The nationwide blockade being observed by several political parties in Bangladesh is taking its toll on businesses as sales have plunged. The transport blockade, set to enter its fifth phase on Wednesday, aims at forcing the current government to step down and pave the way for holding the next parliamentary election under a non-partisan interim government.
Rab’s Deradicalisation Programme: 9 militants surrender to return to normal life
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Nine militants, who had previously severed ties with their families and the society, have decided to return to normal lives, thanks to counselling they received under Rab supervision for between two and six months.
They surrendered to Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed yesterday.
As part of a new initiative, Rab deradicalised them and reintegrated them into the society.
The nine people include engineer Shawon Muntaha Ibne Shawkat, 34, a young man from Sylhet, and his wife Nusrat Ali Juhi, 29, a doctor.
The government has not only contained militancy but is also working to bring militants back to a normal life, said Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan today. "Bangladesh does not patronise militancy and we never said we have eradicated militancy but we say that we have been able to contain militancy," the minister said while talking to reporters at the surrender programme of some