Dhaka: Cyclone 'Dana', which formed in the Bay of Bengal, has now intensified into a depression from a clear low pressure. It is located about 650 km southeast of Khepu-para in Patuakhali district. The wind speed at the center is 55 km per hour.

As per the forecast, the depression is likely to move northwestwards in the next 2 days. The sea surface water temperature at the current depression in the Bay of Bengal is around 30 degrees Celsius, which is creating a favorable environment for the cyclone to increase in strength.

As the depression moves north and northwestwards, the water temperature will also increase further. As a result, the strength of the depression may continuously increase in the next 3 days and it may turn into a deep depression.

According to the current forecast, Cyclone Dana is likely to hit the coastal areas between Puri in Odisha, India, Sagar Island in West Bengal and Noakhali district in Bangladesh. It is likely to make landfall between 12 noon on 24th October and 12 noon on 25th October.

The cyclone is likely to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm while at sea and make landfall. The maximum wind speed at the time of impact is likely to be 110 to 120 kmph, which is likely to increase to 130 kmph with gusts.

Dhaka: The outline of a 4-member committee has been announced with Anti-discrimination student movement coordinator Hasnat Abdullah as the convener.

Anti-discrimination student movement coordinator Sarjis Alam announced the committee at a press conference in front of Dhaka University's Central Shaheed Minar on Tuesday (October 22) night.

Anti-discrimination student movement coordinator Hasnat Abdullah called an emergency press conference to outline the organization chart for building a new Bangladesh and to unite revolutionary students from all over the country.

Arif Sohel has been appointed as the member secretary of the committee, Abdul Hannan Masud as the main organizer, and Omama Fatema will serve as the spokesperson.

Sarjis said, "After the coup, we were unable to establish a structure throughout the country. Therefore, we need a structure in the district and upazila. We have already seen many fake coordinators. Since there is no structure, they could not be brought under the law or punished." Therefore, we have formed this committee so that if anyone commits any offence, he can be expelled or punished. He also said that this committee will be completed very soon. He said, "Our war against fascism is not over. For this, we have to be well-organized. We have to resist the fascists unitedly."

Dhaka: A group of protesters tried to enter Bangabhaban, the residence of President Md. Shahabuddin, by climbing over the security barricades. At that time, the protesters clashed with the police members in charge of Bangabhaban security. Later, the army and PGR members took positions in front of the barricades.

The incident took place at around 8:30 pm on Tuesday (October 22). At that time, the protesters raised several slogans, including fake ones.

On the ground, it was seen that some students who were protesting in front of Bangabhaban demanding the removal of President Md. Shahabuddin suddenly tried to climb over the security barricades and enter. At that time, the protesters were stopped by members of the law enforcement agencies assigned to security.

Leaders and activists of several organizations took positions in front of Bangabhaban since Tuesday afternoon. The protesters include leaders and activists of Inqilab Manch, Raktim July'24, 36 July Parishad, Ziaur Rahman Samaj Kalyan Parishad, and Anti-Fascist Chhatra-Janata Manch.

During the sit-in, the protesters were seen raising various slogans against the President. After the evening, a section of the protesters tried to break the barricade in front of Bangabhaban and move forward, but the police lathicharged them. Tear gas was also seen being thrown at them. Several protesters were injured in this. Later, the protesters attacked the police. Army members are trying to calm them down.

Meanwhile, the Law Adviser Asif Nazrul, Information Advisor Nahid Islam, and IGP Md. Mainul Islam met with Chief Justice Syed Refat Ahmed amid the demand for the resignation of President Md. Sahabuddin.

In a recent interview with a media outlet, the President said that he had heard that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had resigned, but he did not have any documentary evidence or documents in this regard. The President said, "Despite many attempts (to collect the resignation letter), I have failed. Maybe she didn't have time.

A sound grenade thrown by the police in front of Bangabhaban injured 5 people including a journalist.

The incident took place at around 8:15 pm on Tuesday (October 22).

The injured were rescued from the scene and treated at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.

The injured are Barta24.com multimedia reporter Raju Ahmed (25), video journalist Ripon Reza (28), Shyampur Bahumukhi School and College student Faisal Ahmed Vishal (24), hawker Shafiqul Islam (45), and Cumilla Victoria College student Arif Khan (20).

Incidentally, the protesters are protesting in front of Bangabhaban demanding the resignation of President Md. Shahabuddin. At one stage, when they tried to enter Bangabhaban, police and army members stopped them. This further increased tension. It is reported that protesters were injured by sound grenades and shotguns fired by law enforcement officers.