Earthquake was felt in different parts of the country including the capital Dhaka. The magnitude of the earthquake was 5.5 on the Richter scale. Its origin was 45 km south of Cumilla. No damage was initially reported.
The tremor was felt around 9:35 am on Saturday (December 2).
Sujay Shyam, one of the music directors of Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra, composer and vocal warrior passed away. He breathed his last on Thursday (October 18) around 3:00 am while undergoing treatment at a hospital in the capital. He was 78 years old at the time of his death.
His daughter Rupa Manjuri Shyam (Liza) told the media this information.
Liza said, "All in all, he was healthy. But on September 24, he fell ill again and was admitted to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital. It could not be returned from there.
Sujay Shyam was born on March 14, 1946 in Sylhet district of then British India. His father Amarendra Chandra Shah was a school assistant and owner of a tea garden called 'Indreshar-T'. His childhood was spent in Sylhet's tea plantations and hilly areas. Sujay was the sixth of ten siblings.
Veteran freedom fighter Sujay Shyam has received several national awards for his contribution to music. He received Ekushey Medal in 2018. Sujay Shyam composed the last song of Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra in 1971 and the first song after the surrender of the Pakistani occupation forces. He composed and directed the music of the song 'Bijoy Nishan Urche Oi' written by lyricist Shahidul Amin. Ajit Roy was the main vocalist of the song.
Other songs composed by Sujeya Shyam include 'Rakta Dye Naam Kheyechi', 'Rakta Chai Rakta Chai', 'Aha Dhanya Amar Janmbhumi', 'Ayre Chashi Mazur Coolie', 'Muktir Same Path Sangram', 'Shon Re Tora Shon' etc. .
Funeral arrangements for the late Sujay Shyam are yet to be decided. A decision will be taken after discussing with all the family, said the relatives.
In 2006, he directed the music for an album titled Swadhin Bangla Betar Song, a collection of 46 songs broadcast on Bangladesh Betar during the Great Liberation War of 1971. In continuation of this, later in 2013 he directed the music of another album called Swadhin Bangla Betar Gan - 2 with a collection of 50 more songs.
Miscreants shot two persons including the President of Mohammadiya Housing Society kitchen market in Shiamsjid area of Mohammadpur police station of the capital. They were admitted to Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital in injured condition.
This incident happened on Thursday night around 8 pm. Mohammadpur police station officer-in-charge (OC) Iftekhar Hasan confirmed the matter around 11 pm.
The injured are Abul Hossain (50) and his younger brother Mahbub (42).
Talking to the local traders, it is said that three people came to the market on a motorcycle. They went to the office of the president of the market, Abul Hossain. While the three were leaving, President Abul shouted that he had been pistol-whipped. In the meantime, the people of the market arrested the three persons. The president's younger brother Mahbub was also with them. The assailants then shot 2 rounds in Abul's legs and one in the back of his brother Mahbub and escaped after firing 2 blank rounds. However, due to the presence of people, they left behind the Gixxer model motorcycle they had brought.
Two brothers were taken to Suhrawardy Hospital in an injured condition.
About the shooting incident, the OC said, around 8:00 PM, the President of Mohammadia Housing Society Kitchen Market and his younger brother were shot. They were admitted to the hospital in an injured condition. I am trying to find out about the people involved in the incident.
On this side, this incident has spread panic among the market traders and locals.
Adviser on Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Asif Nazrul commented that it may be possible to hold elections by 2025.
On Thursday night, during the presentation of Manab Zamin Chief Editor Matiur Rahman Chowdhury, he took part in Channel I's today's newspaper program and said these things. After giving a glimpse of the Chief of Army Staff General Waqar-uz-Zaman's time on the elections, he spoke directly about the election time of any Adviser.
Dr. Asif Nazrul in the discussion program said that the Digital Security Act will be repealed. Besides, he mentioned that he had never said that any journalist would be tried in the International Crimes Tribunal.
Regarding the trial of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, he referred to the prisoner exchange agreement and said that if India accepts this agreement, they should return Sheikh Hasina. If this agreement is followed properly, they are bound to return Sheikh Hasina.
In response to a question about the filing of dumping cases, Dr. Asif Nazrul said that there were cases of absenteeism with the help of the previous government. These were done by the police. The cases used to be against people of the then opposition party. Now there is a pouring case. Those who have been tortured before are filing this case. The interim government is working to ensure that innocent people are not punished in these cases.
Noting that there will be a case against the journalists in the International Crimes Tribunal, he said, if they are not responsible, they will not be tried in the special tribunal. In response to a question about the banning of the Chhatra League, he said that the present government will not do anything further. But the demand to ban them has grown, banned if public expectation is created. What they have done in the past is all over the media. The countrymen have seen.
Asif Nazrul said that a search committee will be formed for the Election Commission in a few days. He apologized to the public for the increase in prices of essentials. He said that the price of vegetables is so high that the sale has decreased. Due to the flood, the supply of eggs has decreased. During the previous government, all control was through the syndicate.
He said, but I can say that the situation will improve in the future. Improvements have been made in many areas. In response to another question, he said that a judge during the previous government said he was a sworn politician. Many others have done many things.
There were so many enforced disappearances and murders in the country, there were fake elections and the judges did not say anything. Too many judges have ruined the judiciary. Awami League lawyers attacked the Chief Justice. Awami League has given promotion to those who have done these things. Such was the situation that one could speak against Sheikh Hasina, but one could not speak against the judiciary. The chaos that is happening there now is the result of Awami League's work. He has been serving in the advisory board for 70 days, and asked if there was any mistake, he said it could be wrong because I have less experience. But I can say that I did not do wrong. I may be wrong in principle. But I did not do any work for personal interest.
In response to another question, he said, "We are in the process of repealing the entire Digital Security Act." People cannot hear these names.
In response to a question about Shakib Al Hasan, he said that popular cricketers like Shakib have not come to Bangladesh. But when the movement started people are dying, Shakib posted that he was enjoying somewhere. He said that expatriates were treated very badly when they went to the airport. My dream was to give them VIP facilities. I have taken the initiative to have a separate lounge for them. It will be in two to three weeks. Courtesy: The Manab Zamin.
4 persons were burnt in fire at an oil shop in Noakhali's Subarnachar while burning agarbatis. The burn victims have been referred to the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in the capital.
The incident took place in Thanarhat market of North Wapda Union of the upazila on Thursday (October 17) evening. Meanwhile, four CNG and one motorcycle were damaged in the fire.
Son of Abdul Haque of Durganagar village of Rajganj union of Begumganj upazila Sajib (36), son of Azim of Hajipur village of Chaumuhani municipality, Ripon (32), Salauddin (50), son of deceased Soleman of Char Boishakhi village of Char Wapda Union of Subarnachar Upazila and Moinuddin, son of Abdur Shaheed received burn injuries.
According to local sources, the oil drum of the neighboring octane shop caught fire while lighting the evening lamp in the saloon shop at around 6 pm. At that time, an oil tanker that came to the shop to supply oil, four CNG trucks and a motorcycle that came to collect oil caught fire. As a result, four people, including the shop employee, CNG driver and oil truck helper, were burnt on the spot.
The condition of two of them is critical. Locals immediately rescued them and brought them to Noakhali General Hospital with 250 beds. Then from there they were referred to Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in the capital.
Charjabbar Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Shaheen Mia said four people were burnt in the fire. Then two people were referred to Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in the capital. The rest are under treatment at Sadar Hospital.