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The police in Bangladesh have identified those who incited violence, which led to attacks on Durga puja pandal in Comilla and elsewhere. Comilla’s Superintendent of Police Farooq Ahmed, told the Dhaka Tribune that the man’s name was Iqbal Hossain from Sujanagar area of the city.

Ahmed said that the 35-year-old placed the Quran at one of Durga’s meetings on October 13, which caused violence and resulted in three deaths. The Dhaka Tribune stated in its report that the police identified Hossain after analyzing the footage of the CCTV cameras installed in the Durga Puja venue.

He has not been arrested. In the video, Hossain can be seen taking the Quran from the local mosque and walking into the venue of the Durga Puja pandal. Later, someone saw him walking away with Lord Hanuman’s club. Ahmed said that the police will hold a briefing on Thursday where more details about Hussein will be shared.

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Since last Wednesday, after a post appeared on social media that the Quran was preserved in the Durga Puja pandal, Bangladesh’s attacks on Hindu temples have intensified. Later on Sunday, a group of mobs destroyed 66 houses and set fire to at least 20 Hindus houses. The police said that so far, more than 450 people have been arrested for attacking temples across the country. Among them, 41 were arrested in connection with the Comilla incident and 4 of them were associates of Hossain.

On Tuesday, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina instructed her Interior Minister to take immediate action against those who use religion to incite violence because she asked people not to believe anything on social media without fact-checking. Among the 169 million population of Bangladesh, where Muslims are the majority, Hindus account for about 10%.

News Source : Hindustan Times

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The buses will start and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to be operational by May By the end of May, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) plans to begin operating electric buses from the Capital to the soon-to-be Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, according to officials. The buses will begin at.

Delhi’s three Inter State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) — Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan — and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to meet the May deadline to be operational The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to launch.

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Electric bus services connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity between the national capital and the new airport, providing a March 2025, DTC and NIA signed operate thesesustainable and efficient mode transportation for.

Key Features of the Service

  • Routes and Terminals: The electric buses will operate from three major ISBTs in Delhi: Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan. Initially, these buses will serve areas in Greater Noida and Jewar, catering to the March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these demand for public transport in these regions.
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): In March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these bus services, formalizing the collaboration between the two entities The fleet will consist of air-conditioned, low-floor electric buses equipped with modern amenities, including GPS tracking, CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and broad aisle spaces to accommodate luggage. These features aim to ensure.
  • Commuters passenger safety and comfort during transit While the exact fare amounts are yet to be finalized, discussions are ongoing in consultation with the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida), which manages the Jewar area. The authorities aim to establish a cost-effective fare structure for commuters The bus services will initially be deployed on a pilot basis. Depending demand.

Additional Considerations

  • Infrastructure Development: A four-kilometer stretch of road that will be part of the bus route is not fully developed yet. DTC has reached out to Yeida to ascertain the usability and development timeline of this segment to ensure seamless operations. and passenger feedback, routes may be adjusted, and the number of buses increased to better serve commuters this, the bus services will begin as scheduled.
  • Airport Operational Timeline: Although the NIA was expected to commence operations by mid-May 2025, it is likely to miss this deadline due to ongoing construction work. Despite this, the bus services will begin as scheduled, providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interim providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interi This initiative reflects DTC’s commitment to.
  • Enhancing public transportation infrastructure and promoting eco-friendly travel options in the National Capital Region. By introducing electric buses on this route, the corporation aims to offer a reliable and sustainable alternative for commuters traveling between Delhi and the upcoming Noida International The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to commence electric bus services.
  • connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to provide eco-friendly and convenient transportation options for commuters traveling between Delhi and the new airport NIA was expected to commence.
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