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12th national polls were the fairest: PM
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07 Feb 2024, 16:37
The 12th national parliamentary polls were the freest, fairest and most credible in Bangladesh after 1975, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said today (Feb 7).
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina also said that the newly formed government's journey will not be so easy. Various obstacles may come. But we have to move forward by facing those obstacles.
She said this in an exchange meeting with the leaders and activists of Tungipara Upazila Awami League and its various affiliated organizations on Wednesday (Feb 7) at noon.
The Prime Minister also said that the welfare of the people is the only goal of his government.
Sheikh Hasina invited the leaders and activists of Tungipara Upazila Awami League and other affiliated organizations of the party to Ganobhaban after assuming office as the Prime Minister for the fourth time in a row. The open square of Ganabhavan became lively with the arrival of activists. By this time, the head of government greeted and exchanged views with the leaders and activists of his constituency.
Highlighting various economic crises of the country in the global context, PM said that there is some dissatisfaction among the people due to the rise in commodity prices. The government is working to control commodity prices.
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Two banks robbed in 15 hours in Bandarban
Robbers looted Sonali Bank's Ruma branch in Bandarban last night. They also kidnaped the bank manager Nizam Uddin.
Meanwhile, Two branches of Sonali Bank and Krishi Bank have been attacked in Thanchi of Bandarban today (3 April), about 15 hours after Sonali Bank's Ruma branch was attacked by armed robbers yesterday.
The incident took place around 12:30pm on Wednesday (March 3), said Thanchi Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Jasim Uddin.
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said in a press briefing that members of the militant outfit Kuki Chin are involved in the bank robberies in Bandarban.
The Kuki Chin robbers has looted around Tk2.5 lakh from Krishi Bank's Thanchi branch, according to Thanchi branch manager Hlaswithwai Marma.
On the other hand the robbers took Tk15 lakh from the Sonali Bank's Thanchi branch, according to Deputy General Manager Md Osman Ghani of the bank.
However, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Police are carrying out operations to capture the culprits.
For security measures, transactions at six branches of Sonali Bank in Bandarban have been halted until the situation is under control.
Fire breaks out at Khulna jute mill
A fire breaks out at a jute mill of Salam Jute Mills in Khulna's Rupsha. Eighteen units of fire service are working to to control the blaze.
Earlier on Wednesday (April 3), the fire broke out around 5:30pm at the jute mill owned by Salam Jute Mill, said Md Abdul Quadir of the Khulna Fire Service control room.
MMA Salam, proprietor of Salam Jute Mill claimed that there has been damage of around Tk100 crore.
Assistant Director of Khulna Fire Service and Civil Defence Md Faruk Hossain Sikdar said the fire service trying their best to douse the fire.
Kohinur Jahan, Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO), Rupsha Upazila said the fire service is working to control the fire. The Navy's fire team is also working. The intensity of the fire is very high, it may take time to control the fire.
Terrorist attack on Alikadam checkpoint
Terrorists attacked a joint check post of police and army at the Dim Pahar area under Alikadam police station in Bandarban. The attack took place at around 1:00am Friday (5 April).
There is panic among the locals. The people of Thanchi are spending sleepless nights in thought.
Alikadam Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Tabidur Rahman said the media at night that the terrorists attacked at the Dim Pahar area by breaking through the joint checkpost by driving a vehicle.
Meanwhile, the police and army personnel who were present at the checkpost fired at them and a gunfight ensued for a while but no one was injured in the incident.
Earlier, an hour-long gunfight took place between police and BGB with Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF) terrorists in Thanchi. The shooting started at 8:30 pm on Thursday (April 4) and stopped at 9:30 pm.
2 killed as train hits truck in Feni
Two people were died in a collision between running train and a truck in Purbo Fazilpur Muhuriganj Bridge in Feni.
The accident took place on Friday (April 5) morning. Gateman Md Saiful went missing soon after the accident.
Among the deceased, one was the driver and the other was helper of the truck.
Police and witnesses said the accident happened around 8:30 at the rail gate adjacent to the East Fazilpur Muhuriganj Bridge in Feni Sadar Upazila. The Chattogram-bound mail train hit the truck while crossing the trail track as the gateman failed to place the bar despite the arrival of the train. Later, the railway authorities removed the truck and the bodies lying on the railway track.
Chuadanga records season’s highest temp at 40.2 degrees Celsius
Severe heat wave has started in Chuadanga. Normal life is being disrupted due to extreme heat. No one is going out of the house without much need in the ongoing heatwave.
The highest temperature of the country this year recorded in Chuadanga district at 40.2 degrees Celsius at 3 pm on Saturday (April 6).
Jaminur Rahman, officer-in-charge of Chuadanga Weather Observatory said the heat wave started today at 3 pm. Temperatures are likely to rise further in the next few days.
Attacks in hilly areas won't affect tourism in Bandarban: DIG Tourist
Tourist Police Chief Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Md Abu Kalam Siddique has said that incident in Bandarban will not have any impact on the tourist sector of Bangladesh.
He said the reporters after the inauguration of a zonal office in Jamgara area of Ashulia in Savar on Saturday (April 6).
Tourist Police chief said, "Our joint forces are operating in the hill areas. Security measures have also been strengthened. These isolated incidents will not have any impact on the tourist sector of Bangladesh. We have taken adequate security measures on the occasion of Pahela Boishakh celebration."
Over 6 lakh Muslims offer Eid prayers at Gor-E-Shaheed Maidan
Millions of devotees from different parts of the country performed the holy Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at the historic Gor-E-Shaheed Eidgah Maidan in Dinajpur with enthusiasm. An atmosphere of amity is created here around the Eid Jamaat.
The Eid congregation was held on Thursday (April 11th) at 9 am with the participation of millions of devotees. Mawlana Shamsul Alam Kashemi led the congregation. After the prayers, a munajat was offered seeking peace of the country, the nation and the Muslim Ummah.
Meanwhile, strong security measures were taken throughout the Eidgah grounds. Police, BGB, RAB, Ansar and volunteers performed the duties in the four-tier security system. Devotees from different parts of the country expressed satisfaction over the smooth and peaceful prayers in flawless security.
