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9 coaches of Bijoy Express derail in Cumilla, several hurt
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17 Mar 2024, 16:45
Nine coaches of Jamalpur-Chattogram Bijoy Express derailed at Nangalkot in Comilla. The incident took place at around 1:30 pm on Sunday (March 17).
Comilla Railway senior deputy assistant engineer (roads) Liaquat Ali Majumder confirmed the matter on Sunday (March 17) and said that the Mymensingh-bound Bijoy Express left Chattogram much after the scheduled time. Nine coaches of the train derailed while crossing Gunabati railway station in Chauddagram. We initially came to know that this happened due to sudden heat. At least 50 passengers were injured in the incident and at least three to four people were seriously injured. Train service from Chattogram to Dhaka, Sylhet, Jamalpur suspended.
Nangalkot Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Debasis Chowdhury said, "We initially came to know that it was a Bijoy Express train. The incident took place before Nangalkot, 5 km from Hasanpur. The engine is on the line. However, 6 to 7 coaches were derailed.
Train service from Chattogram to Dhaka, Sylhet, Jamalpur suspended
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PM to visit Thailand Wednesday to sign 6 MoUs
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is going to visit Thailand on Wednesday (24 April) for 5 days. During her visit, six agreements and Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) to be signed between two countries on various issues including defense co-operation.
This is the first bilateral visit of a Prime Minister of Bangladesh to Thailand after the establishment of diplomatic relations. Thailand acknowledged Bangladesh as an independent country on October 1972.
Confirming the matter, Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen said that PM Sheikh Hasina will visit Thailand on April 24 where she will hold a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Thailand. Before this, She will attend the session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP).
On the occasion of PM Sheikh Hasina's visit, the foreign ministries of the two countries issued a joint statement last week. The visit is significant for both Bangladesh and Thailand in the context of opening a 'new window of co-operation' between two countries.
Qatar Emir arrives in Dhaka for a two-day visit
Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani has come to Dhaka on a two-day visit at the invitation of President Md. Sahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
He arrived at Shahjalal International Airport at 5 pm on Monday (April 22).
Six deals between Qatar and Bangladesh and five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) are to be signed. The agreements are- avoidance of double taxation, co-operation about law issues, co-operation about maritime transport, development and protection of investments, transfer of convicts, and formation of joint business councils.
The MoUs include- MoUs on manpower, port management, higher education and scientific research, co-operation of youth and sports and co-operation of diplomatic training.
'It is very important to visit the Qatae Emir for ensuring fuel security. There will be a multipurpose discussion about fuel between two countries. Apart from this, Qatar has a huge amount of sovereign wealth fund that can be a potential source of investment for Bangladesh. Alongside with, Qatar is one of the most important source of fuel for Bangladesh,' Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud said at a press conference on Sunday (April 21).
Heatstroke, 4 instructions from Health Department
The country is burning in intense heat. The ongoing heatwave may continue for a few more days, said the meteorological department. In this situation, the health department issued 4-point instructions to reduce the risk of heatstroke.
According to a news bulletin, there remains an intense heatwave sweeping over the country. In this situation, there is no substitute for causion to stay healthy.
The instructions are-
1. Stay away from intense heat, rest occatioally in the shades.
2. Drink plenty amount of safe water. Avoid street food and drinks to avoid deadly water borne disease including Hepatitis A,E, Diarrhoea. Bath more than once if necessary.
3. In hot weather, wear light color, loose fitting clothing, avoid dark color clothing if possible.
4. In hot weather, if any symptoms occurs such as cessation of sweating, nausea, severe headache, increase body temperature, decrease urination, burning sensation during urination, convulsions and fainting, go to the hospital immediately to seek medical advice.
Alongside, using umbrella, cap and sunglasses must be ensured while performing duties outside. Adequate amount of pure water should be consumed slowly and cold water should be avoided.
A Tribute to Sher-e-Bangla from Prime Minister
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday recalled the contributions of Sher-e-Bangla A.K. Fazlul Haque, recalled his struggle for economic freedom of the peasants and toiling people of the country, and prayed for eternal peace of his departed soul. She paid rich tributes to the late leader's Shrine at the historic Sohrawardi Udyan. PM paid this tribute on the occasion of his 62nd Birthday.
Awami League General Secretary and Minister of Road Transport and Bridges Obaidul Quader paid tribute to Sher-e-Bangla by laying flowers at the tomb at 8 am on Saturday (April 27). Later central leaders paid tribute on behalf of Awami League.
After finishing that, central leaders keeping silence for 1 minute.
At this time, Awami League presidium member Kazi Zafar Ullah, Dr. Mustafa Jalal Mohiuddin, Joint General Secretary AFM Bahauddin Nashim, Organizing Secretary BM Mojammel Haque, Abu Saeed Al Mahmud Swapan, Sujit Roy Nandi and many more were present.
