It has become more easier to perform holy Umrah



Islam Desk, Barta24.com, Dhaka
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New rules have been issued for performing holy Umrah, saluting the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and performing Haram and Nawabi prayers in the mosque. The new rules make it easier to perform Umrah and perform prayers in the two holy mosques.

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said in a new announcement on Monday night (October 18) that it would no longer have to wait 15 days for Umrah to be approved. If you want, you can apply for the permission of Umrah again after one Umrah. Similarly, intenders will be able to get a permit to perform prayers in Reazul Jannat again and again.

According to the previous rules, it was not permissible to perform Umrah for the second time within 15 days after performing Umrah once and for performing the second prayer within 30 days after performing the prayers once in Riazul Jannat.

On October 15, King Salman of Saudi Arabia appointed Tawfiq al-Rabia as Minister of Hajj and Umrah. Earlier, he was the Health Minister. As the Minister, Tawfiq Al Rabia said, "The main goal of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is to create an environment in which people have performed Hajj and Umrah in the pre-Kovid period." To ensure this, our staff is taking plans and working on the issue with priority. Much progress has already been made.'

Meanwhile, since the time of Fazr prayers on October 18, Musallis have been praying shoulder to shoulder in the two holy mosques at full capacity. 1 lakh Musallis are getting permission to perform Umrah every day.

A severe lockdown began in Saudi Arabia in March last year after the first coronavirus infection was detected. As part of the lockdown, the Masjid -e- Haram and the Masjid- e- Nawabi were completely closed. Although the mosques were opened seven months later in October, prayers were performed at a safe physical distance with less than the total capacity.

The ban was lifted on Sunday (October 17) during the Fzzr prayers. Now the Musallis are performing prayers without maintaining physical distance. However, everyone has to wear a mask to enter the mosque.

The Saudi Interior Ministry said in a statement that although the mosque was operating at full capacity, access to the two holy mosques would still be required through the Health Ministry's Itamarna and Tawakkalna apps.

Currently, only those who have received two doses of the coronavirus vaccine are allowed to enter the mosque.

   

11 more members of BGP fled from Myanmar to Bangladesh



Staff Correspondent, Barta24.com, Cox’s Bazar
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Within 24 hours, 11 Myanmar Border Guard Police (BGP) members have again taken refuge in Bangladesh. They fled through the Teknaf border and took refuge in Bangladesh amid the ongoing conflict inside Myanmar. Currently, 285 members of the Myanmar Army and Border Guard BGB have taken refuge in Bangladesh.

On Friday (April 19), 3 BGP members took shelter again through Jimbangkhali border in Teknaf and 8 in Hatimarajhiri.

Earlier last night, 13 BGP members surrendered to the Coast Guard after crossing the Naf river in Teknaf. The Coast Guard later transferred the BGP members to the Naikshyongchari Battalion (11 BGB) of the BGB.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Public Relations Officer Shariful Islam confirmed the matter.

He said that yesterday 13 and today 11 BGP members fled through the Teknaf border and took refuge in Bangladesh. So far a total of 285 people are staying in Bangladesh. All of them are in BGB custody. 

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'285 BGP and Army personnel to be sent back on April 22'



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285 members of the Border Guard Police (BGP) and the Army who fled Myanmar to Bangladesh to save their lives will be sent back by sea on April 22.

On Friday (April 19) afternoon, Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud informed this.

He said, the country has assured to take back 285 members of the Myanmar border guard and Army who have taken refuge in Bangladesh. On April 22, BGP members and Army personnel who took refuge will be sent back by ship. A final discussion has been held on this matter. The ship that will come to pick them up will bring 150 Bengalis stuck in Myanmar.

At this time, the Foreign Minister also said that there was a discussion about sending our manpower to Greece. We have talked with the foreign minister of Greece about setting up an embassy in our country. Bangladesh is also in the list of embassies in 6 new countries.

Apart from this, there was an opportunity to speak about environmental pollution and protection of fish resources at a meeting in Greece. The Minister said that Bangladesh's decision to stop fishing for 65 days has been appreciated. 

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45 Bangladeshis detained in Malaysia



Special Correspondent, Barta24.com, South-East Asia
45 Bangladeshis detained in Malaysia

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49 foreigners, including 45 Bangladeshis, were arrested from the premises of an under-construction building in Padang Besar, Perlis province, Malaysia.

They were detained by the Immigration Department on Friday (April 19) morning on charges of illegal stay.

Perlis Immigration Director Khairul Amin Talib said the detainees were overstaying and no valid documents were found with them.

A total of 45 Bangladeshi nationals including 1 woman were arrested. Apart from this, there are 3 Indonesian and 1 Indian citizen. Their age is between 19 to 54 years.

Talib said that the operation was carried out in the area under construction of Sekolah Sukan in Bukit Chabang area of the city. Those arrested have been sent to Kuala Perlis Prison for further investigation.

A total of 101 foreigners were searched during the operation. From which 49 people have been arrested.

He said that the charges against these foreigners will be investigated under Section 6(1)(c), Section 15(1)(c) and Section 56(1)(d) of the Immigration Act 1959/63. 

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Reckless teen gang in Savar, city dwellers in fear



Md. Quamruzzaman, Staff Correspondent, Barta24.com, Savar(Dhaka)
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Day by day in Dhaka's Savar, the terrible rampage of teenage gangs is going on. As a result, Savar has now become a city of terror. 4 murders took place in just two months in Pourashava area. Besides, this gang culture is one of the reasons for constant robbery, domination and drugs. Law and order forces are not able to pull the reins in any way.

Attacks and counter-attacks by open youth gangs are a daily occurrence in Savar Pourashava area. Someone walks with a blood stained body, someone cries for survival in a hospital bed. Common people are affected by such incidents in various parts of Savar pourashava recently due to violence by juvenile gangs. While protesting, color painter Sajjad was killed on April 12 in Arpara of Savar. On March 31, Rabiul, a college student, fought to his death after being robbed by a gang of teenagers in Savar's Radio Colony.

Rabiul Islam, the victim college student, told Bart24.com, 'I was going to duty in the morning. Then I saw two boys sitting and I had a mobile phone in my hand and they called me. Call and tell me what's up. I gave the mobile immediately. Still they stabbed me. My stomach, including my back, got seriously injured. When I screamed, people from around came and brought me to the hospital. I also have problems with my legs, for 18 days I can't even sleep because of the pain.

To save his son, Rabiul's farmer father borrowed money and is now almost destitute. They demanded that such incidents should not happen to any family. The number of victims of such incidents like this family is increasing day by day.

Rabiul Islam's father Ashraful told Barta24.com that our total bill was Tk. 7 lakh. I have paid about Tk. four lakh. I do agricultural work and do housework in people's homes. I have brought this Tk. 4 lakh of the hospital from the people on loan with interest. Financially, I don't think I'll be able to cover this thing in ten years. Now I will have trouble withdrawing the interest every month.

The victim Rabiul's mother told Barta24.com that if we don't get any financial help, there is no regret. My son is in hospital bed for 18 days. My demand is that such incidents like my son should not happen again.

According to data, the main violence of youth gangs in Savar is across the pourashava. Pinik Rabbi, Hridoy Group, Brother Group are quite active. More groups are formed by dividing from their conflicts. At least 4 murders have occurred in the last two months due to the robbery and dominance of teenage gangs. This juvenile gang is involved in various terrorist activities including, robbery, drug trade, land grabbing, extortion, kidnapping to meet expenses.

Rifat, a resident of Savar pourashava, told Barta24.com that criminals mostly consume drugs. They need money for that. They don't do any work. And for this money they rob. If he doesn't get anything or doesn't want to give it, he hits him. A few incidents have happened. Some have died. Our only request to the government is to take strict action against these drug and youth gangs. May they be punished, may they be exterminated once and for all.

A total of 12 people including 8 people including the main gear of the Hriday group and 4 people of the brothers group were arrested in a separate operation by RAB and police last March.

The Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Savar Model Police Station Md. Shah Zaman told Barta24.com that if any person is a victim of such robbery or mugging, then report to us immediately. So that we can identify those involved in this incident and bring them under the law. If you don't report such incidents, if we can't arrest those criminals, then continuous incidents will happen one after another. So whatever happens, it must be reported to the police so that the police can bring the concerned criminals under the law. 

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