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Historic Nazirpur Day observed in Netrakona

JCI Concludes 'Nourishing Minds: Empowering Parents' Project

JCI Dhaka Premier is proud to announce the successful conclusion of the 'Nourishing Minds: Empowering Parents' project, held at Moonflower Autism Foundation on Monday, 15th July 2024. This significant event featured an enlightening session conducted by Prof. Dr. Nahid Mahjabin Morshed, Ex Chairman, Department of Psychiatry, BSMMU, and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, focusing on the mental health of parents of children with autism. The session aimed to provide crucial support and guidance to parents, helping them navigate the challenges associated with raising children with autism. Prof. Dr. Nahid mahjabin expertise and compassionate approach were invaluable, offering practical advice and emotional support to those in attendance. The event was honored by the presence of Md. Mofijul Islam, Executive Director of Moonflower Autism Foundation, and Syeda Shamima Akhter, Treasurer of the foundation. Additionally, JCI Dhaka Premier was represented by Immediate Past Local President 2024 Jannat Mukta and Local President 2024 Ashabus Safa, who shared the podium and highlighted the importance of such initiatives in fostering community well-being. This project was led by JCI Dhaka Premier Committee Chair, Ayman Nasim (COC), and Vice President Syed Ziaul Ahsan (Co-COC). Their dedication and leadership were instrumental in aligning the project with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), demonstrating JCI Dhaka Premier's commitment to making a positive impact on the community. 'Our goal was to empower parents and provide them with the necessary tools and support to care for their children. We are grateful for the participation of Prof. Dr Nahid Mahjabin Morshed and the support of Moonflower Autism Foundation in making this event a success.' JCI Dhaka Premier looks forward to continuing its efforts in serving the community and aligning future projects with the SDG Goals. Through initiatives like 'Nourishing Minds: Empowering Parents,' JCI Dhaka Premier remains committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all.

Curfew relaxed in 4 districts including Dhaka

2 buses torched near Press Club in Dhaka

2 killed in Chattogram during clash between protesters and Chatraligue

3 killed in clash between quota protesters, Chhatra League in Chattogram

Jamuna waters receding, 100000 people marooned in Sirajganj

The water level in the Jamuna has started receding. The flood situation in Sirajganj is improving. About one lakh people of 34 unions of five upazilas of the district have remained marooned. As the water level of Jamuna started receding in Sirajganj on July 7, the flood-hit people started returning to their homes. But on July 10, the people of these areas were in trouble as the water level of the Jamuna river rose again. However, the water level of the Jamuna river has started receding again after a slight increase in the last two days. Ranjit Kumar Sarkar, the sub-divisional engineer of Sirajganj Water Development Board said the water level of Jamuna River in Sirajganj has decreased by 10cm in the last 12 hours and is flowing 35cm above the danger level. On the other hand, the water is flowing 10 cm above the danger level at Kazipur Meghai Ghat point. Akhtaruzzaman, the district's relief and rehabilitation officer told reporters that 1,05,000 people of 23,800 families in the district people have marooned. Meanwhile, 133 tonnes of rice, Tk 5 lakh and 300 packets of dry food have been distributed among the flood-hit people. In the current floods in the district, four people have died due to boat capsize and four for drowning.

Student killed during quota reform protest in Rangpur

One student of Begum Rokeya University (BRUR) in Rangpur was killed during a clash between police and the quota reform protesters at the university entrance this noon. The incident took place on Tuesday (May 16) at around 2:30 pm. The deceased has been identified as Abu Sayeed, 25. He was a student of the English Department of the university. The quota protesting students of Rokeya University went towards the campus from Lalbagh area of the city with a procession. When they tried to enter the campus, they were stopped by police. As a result, protesters clashed with the police. Police fired rubber bullets at the students. Abu Sayeed, a student of the 12th batch of BRUR English department, was killed in the attack. Commissioner of Rangpur Metropolitan Police Moniruzzaman said, 'Students of different schools, colleges and other educational institutions joined the quota protesters. They clashed with the police. Many policemen were injured. I heard that someone died, I can't say how he died.'

130 mm of rain in Dhaka, waterlogging in places after heavy rainfall

The month of Ashar is going on. Today is Friday (July 12) a weekly holiday. Rain appeared in the sky in the capital in the morning. As a result, many roads in the capital have been waterlogged. Somewhere knee water, somewhere waist water. Traffic movement is being disrupted. The sufferings of the city dwellers and working people who went out for various needs have also increased. According to the Meteorological Department, there was 130 millimeters of rain in the capital from Friday morning to 12 noon. The highest rainfall of the year has been recorded in Cox's Bazar. From Thursday to Friday 6 am (24 hours), 309 millimeters of rain has fallen in Cox's Bazar and 219 millimeters in Sandwip upazila. The Met Office said, moderate to heavy rains are occurring across the country including the capital Dhaka under the influence of active monsoon. Heavy rains occurred in eight regions including Chandpur, Jashore, Gopalganj and Bogura. Eight regions including Tangail, Sirajganj, Rajshahi, Cox's Bazar, Sandwip, Kutubdia and Kushtia received very heavy rainfall.

At least 5 dead, several injured in Bogura Rath Yatra

Five people were electrocuted during Jagannath Dev's Rath Yatra in Bogura. Several others were taken to the hospital in critical condition. The accident took place at Bogura Sadar on Sunday afternoon (July 7). Saihan Oliullah, in-charge of Bogura Sadar Police Station, confirmed the matter. The deceased have been identified as Alok, Atshi, Naresh, Ranjita and another unidentified died in the hospital. Saihan Oliullah said, 'The incident took place in the afternoon. So far 10 people have died. Several others are hospitalized in critical condition.' Notably, the elaborate preparations, rituals, and the inclusive nature of Rath Yatra make it a significant cultural event.

Havy Rain in capital, BMD says more showers likely

Due to the influence of monsoon, it is raining more or less across the country. heavy rainfall lashed parts of the capital Dhaka from Friday (July 12) morning. The sky of Dhaka is covered with clouds since morning. It started raining from this morning. The rain is increasing with the roar of clouds in the sky. The temperature dropped. Meanwhile, the common people who went out for emergency work have suffered due to the rain. However, the city dwellers have got a lot of relief due to the rain. Employees are relieved that Friday is a holiday. Many main roads of the city have been waterlogged due to the rain. The city dwellers are suffering. Many people are running to their destination in the rain. However, on Thursday (July 11), Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) warned of heavy rains in 48 hours. Landslides are likely to occur at places in the hilly areas of two divisions with heavy rains in five divisions, the agency said. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur at places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with moderate to heavy falls at places over the country in the next 48 hours.

7 people of the same family including women and children missing

7 people including women and children of a family have been missing for four days from a rented house in Naruli area of Bogura city. Jibon Mia, the head of the family, made a general diary (GD) at the police station on Saturday (July 6) at noon. They disappeared together from their rented house in Naruli area of Bogura city on July 3. The missing women and children are Jibon Mia's wife Rumi Begum (30), his seventh grader daughter Brishty Khatun (13), twin sons Hasan and Hossain (6), mother-in-law Fatema Baby (50), brother-in-law Bikram Ali (13) and Sister-in-law Runa Khatun (17). Jibon Mia said that he is a resident of Syedpur in Nilphamari district. His in-laws are in the Sadar of Lalmonirhat district. He lives in a rented house in Naruli area of Bogura city for the last 10 years. Apart from wife and children, mother-in-law and brother-in-law lived with them. His mother-in-law works as a cook at the Naruli police station. And he runs a shop selling old fridges. Jibon Mia said that on July 3, when I went at home for lunch, I saw that there was no one at home. Wife's phone is switched off. His left his mother-in-law left her phone at home. They did not take anything except the clothes they were wearing. Later I searched at the in-laws' house in Lalmonirhat and could not find there either. In this regard, Police Inspector Tariqul Islam, in charge of Naruli police outpost, told the media that Fatema Baby took leave on July 2 because she was planning to go to Lalmonirhat. She is scheduled to return on July 6. I called her as she did not come to cook at the outpost. Then her son-in-law answered the phone and informed about the disappearance. After that, he was called to the police station and after hearing the details, GD was issued. The disappearance of seven people at once seems mysterious.

Flood situation worsens in Kurigram, over 1.5 lakh people marooned

Meanwhile, academic activities have been suspended at 37 government primary schools in six out nine upazilas of the district. About 2,300 hectares of croplands also got damaged as flood situation worsens in Kurigram. People are suffering as their houses have been submerged in flood waters. The families are living inhumane conditions. In most families, the stove has not been burning for 5 days. Their domestic animals have been washed away in the flood. The cattle fodder crisis has arisen due to the submergence of pastures. The communication system has collapsed due to submergence of unpaved roads in rural areas. There is a shortage of food, clean drinking water, dry food and fuel among the flood dwellers. Flood-affected people are suffering due to the collapse of the sanitation system. District Relief and Rehabilitation Officer, Abdul Haye Sarker said 282 tonnes of rice and Tk 21.85 lakh have been allocated for distribution among the flood dwellers in nine upazilas so far. About 395 tons of rice, Tk 8.50 lakh and 500 packets of dry food will be distributed in phases. Deputy Commissioner of Kurigram, Mohammad Saidul Arif said the local administration has been making all-out efforts to reduce the sufferings of the flood victims under the direction of the government. All preparations have been made to deal with floods.