Killing of two brothers in Faridpur: Ministers of Railways and Fisheries at the scene



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On April 18, two brothers were beaten to death on suspicion of the violent incident of setting fire to a temple in Panchapalli, Dumain Union, Madhukhali, Faridpur. Railway Minister Bir Muktijoddha Jillul Hakim and Fisheries & Livestock Abdur Rahman visited the incident site on Wednesday (April 24).

The two ministers reached the spot around 8 pm on Wednesday. Earlier in the evening, a peace and harmony rally organized by the upazila administration was held at Dharmatala Adarsha Vidyalaya premises of Jungle Union of Baliakandi Upazila of Rajbari. Railway Minister Jillul Hakim spoke as the chief guest.

At the peace and harmony meeting, the Railway Minister said that Islam does not support the killing of any human being. Those who killed people are inferior. The murder of two brothers on suspicion of setting fire to the temple in neighboring union (Dumain) is brutal. Bangladesh today is recognized as a non-communal country under the leadership of Sheikh Hasina. A group is trying to destabilize the country by making it a communal issue. We will never let that happen.

The Railway Minister also said to the residents of Sanatan followers-dominated Jungle Union, the area next to Panchapally, you have no fear. You have the government on your side. No conspirator will be spared. Those who are real murderers will be judged. You will walk without fear. Don't listen to rumors. In case of any problem, inform the administration or law enforcement immediately.

Under the chairmanship of Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land) Hasibul Hasan, Rajbari Additional Superintendent of Police Mukit Sarkar, Baliakandi Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Alamgir Hossain, Jungle Union Parishad Chairman Kallol Basu, Samadhinagar Arya Sangh Vidyalaya Principal Narod Bachar and others addressed the peace rally. About thousands of Sanatan followers, men and women were present in the peace rally.

After the peace and reconciliation rally, the Railway Minister visited the scene of the incident at Panchapalli in Dumain. Fisheries and Livestock Minister Abder Rahman also visited there. The two ministers visited the damaged temple and the nearby primary school where the two brothers were killed and spoke to Tapati Rani who lit the evening lamp in the temple on the day of the incident.

After the visit, Minister of Fisheries and Livestock Abdur Rahman told Journalists that no one will be spared in this incident. The real culprits will be brought to book through proper investigation. In response to the question of how long the police patrolling at every junction will last, the Minister of Fisheries and Livestock said that the police will continue patrolling until the law and order forces do not think that the area has become normal.



   

"Even though Bangladesh is less responsible for the environmental disaster, it is more affected"



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State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat commented that Bangladesh is least responsible for the environmental disaster but is suffering the most.

He said Bangladesh believes in sustainable development. The government is working towards that goal. But developed countries are destroying the environment for their development which is affecting developing countries like us.

On Saturday (May 4) at noon at Jahur Hossain Chowdhury Hall of the National Press Club, he said these things at a discussion meeting on the topic of climate politics perspective and role of media on the occasion of 'World Free Media Day 2024'.

Stating that he wants to develop the economy while protecting the environment, the State Minister said that the government will fully cooperate if local influencers or those opposed to environmental development create problems when it comes to reporting environmental damage or development issues. Government officials also need to remove negative attitude towards giving information. Officials are obliged to provide the necessary information if the media asks for it.

In the discussion meeting, climate change expert Dr. Mohammad Liaqat Ali presented a report on the impact of climate change on Bangladesh from 1954 to 2020.

National Press Club president Farida Yasmin, general secretary Shyamal Dutta and former president Shawkat Mahmud were also present.

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40 BGP members from Myanmar have taken refuge in Bangladesh



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40 members of the Myanmar Border Guard Police (BGP) entered Bangladesh through Teknaf border in Cox's Bazar.

On Friday (May 3) midnight, 14 people entered Bangladesh through Achar Bunia in Sabrangrang and 22 through Nazirpara border. Besides, 4 more BGP members took refuge in Nazir Para.

According to reliable sources, the Border Guard Bangladesh members (BGB) disarmed the BGP members who took shelter twice on Friday night. Then the first 14 were placed in Hnila High School by bus. Another 22 people were kept in the same place that night. It is said that the remaining 4 people will be disarmed and kept in the same place.

Bangladesh recently sent back 288 Myanmar border guards and army personnel who took refuge in Bangladesh.

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A terrible fire breaks out in the Sundarbans



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A terrible fire has occurred in Shorokhola of Bagerhat in the deep East Sundarbans.

On Saturday (May 4) around 4:30 pm, the fire broke out in the area between Amarbunia and Gulshakhali in the Chandpai range.

Chandpai Range Station Officer (SO) of East Sundarbans Anisur Rahman confirmed this information. He also said that this fire was started by the fire of Mauwal while collecting honey inside the forest.

Forest officer Anisur Rahman said that the forest guards of four outposts of the forest department along with two units of Bagerhat Fire Service have already started working to control the fire.

Member of ward number 8 of Nishanbaria Union of Morelganj upazila of Bagerhat Abu Taher Mia said that the fire broke out near Amurbuniya outpost, quite a large area. The fire has spread for at least two kilometers. We are trying to control it.

Deputy Assistant Director of Bagerhat Fire Service and Civil Defense Saidul Alam Chowdhury said that two units of Morelganj Fire Service reached the spot after receiving the information about the fire and started working to control the fire.

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New decision of the Ministry of Education regarding opening of schools and colleges



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The Ministry of Education said that classes will continue from Sunday (May 5) in all educational institutions including secondary level schools, colleges and madrasas.

On Saturday (May 4), Information and public relations officer of the Ministry of Education MA Khair informed this in a press release.

It is said that all secondary schools and colleges of the country will be subject to compliance with the conditions of Notification No. 37.00.0000.071.04.002.02 (Part)-214 published by the Department of Secondary and Higher Education, Ministry of Education on April 25. , teaching activities will continue in madrasas and technical educational institutions.

Earlier, all educational institutions in the country were opened from April 28 due to severe heat wave. The next day, the High Court ordered the closure of classes in all primary, secondary schools and madrasas in the country. Later, the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education announced the closure of primary schools across the country. However, the Ministry of Education announced the closure of secondary level educational institutions in some districts of the country step by step.

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