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Flood situation worsens in Feni, 2 lakhs stuck in water
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21 Aug 2024, 18:02
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The flood situation in Feni, Cumilla, and Noakhali has worsened due to relentless rainfall and a rise in the water level of rivers, leaving over 1.5 million people stranded.
On Wednesday (August 21) afternoon, Muhuri river water was seen flowing 86 cm above the danger line.
According to the Water Development Board and local sources, Feni, Parshuram, Fulgazi, and Chhagalnaiya upazilas are severely affected.
Heavy rains in the last few days and water from India's upstream water entered the locality by breaching the flood control dams of Muhuri, Kahua, and Silonia rivers from Tuesday morning (August 20).
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Ashulia Factories Resume Operations After Labor Unrest
The Ashulia industrial area in Savar has returned to normal operations after days of labor unrest. On Tuesday, September 10, workers resumed their duties at the factories, though increased security measures were put in place, with police and army personnel stationed to prevent any further disturbances.
Most factories in the Ashulia and EPZ areas reopened in the morning, and workers began entering their respective workplaces. So far, no reports of further unrest have surfaced, and law enforcement continues to monitor the area with additional personnel and patrols.
The unrest led to the closure of 90 garment factories on Monday, September 9, as workers protested over various demands. Following an emergency meeting between the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), labor leaders, and government officials, BGMEA President Khandkar Rafiqul Islam announced that workers’ demands would be met. The resolution included an increase in the tiffin allowance and attendance bonus for the workers.
The protests initially began on Sunday, September 8, with at least 30 factories shutting down as workers voiced their demands. By Monday morning, the demonstrations grew, forcing the closure of even more factories. After the BGMEA’s decision to meet workers' requests, operations in the factories resumed on Tuesday.
Students of Two Colleges Clash in Science Lab Area
Clash and chase happened between the students of Ideal College and Dhaka College at the capital's Science Lab intersection. Several students including journalists were injured in the incident. Traffic is closed in Science Lab area.
The incident started on Tuesday (September 10) around 1:30 pm.
According to the information given by a student, a student of Dhaka College named Pavel was beaten up by the students of Ideal College. Later they clashed.
Police and army personnel are trying to calm the situation.
DMP's Newmarket Zone Assistant Commissioner of Police (AC) Tariq Latif Sami stated that the cause of the clash is yet to be ascertained. Students of two colleges have been fighting since noon. We are working to normalize the situation.
A journalist of Dhaka Tribune named Fardin Alam was seriously injured when a brick was thrown by the students and hit his head while broadcasting the incident live.
Fardin is currently receiving treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH). Doctors said that his condition was no longer critical.
Russia Seeks Stronger Bonds with Bangladeshi Media Community
On September 10, 2024, the Russian House in Dhaka held a press conference in honor of the International Day of Journalists' Solidarity, bringing together over 50 young media professionals from across Bangladesh. The event emphasized the challenges journalists face worldwide and highlighted the importance of solidarity, safety, and freedom for those working in the field.
In his opening remarks, P. Dvoychenkov, Director of the Russian House in Dhaka, expressed appreciation for the ongoing collaboration between Bangladeshi media and the Russian House, noting the critical role media plays in promoting activities and fostering mutual understanding in today’s interconnected world.
Dvoychenkov also underscored the Russian House’s commitment to supporting a free and dynamic media environment. He recalled the participation of Bangladeshi journalists in the New Generation program, which facilitates short-term study visits to Russia. In 2023, seven Bangladeshi journalists visited Russia under this program, while another group of ten participated in the World Youth Festival in March 2024.
The event concluded with a screening of the Russian family comedy film "Cheburashka," directed by Dmitry Dyachenko. Attendees praised the film for its humor, warmth, and the positive message of friendship and kindness.
The conference provided a platform for open dialogue between the Russian House and Bangladeshi media, reaffirming the importance of continued collaboration in promoting a free and informed media landscape.
Bogura Edible Oil Factory Explosion: 4 Killed
4 workers died in an explosion during the repair of the reserve tanker of Majumder Rice Bran Oil Mill at Sherpur in Bogura.
The explosion happened on Thursday (September 12) around 2:30 pm.
The deceased are Md. Imran, Mohammad Sayeed, Md. Rubel, Md. Monir. All of them are residents of Syedpur Officers Colony in Nilphamari District.
Eyewitnesses said that the workers were repairing the reserve tanker of Majumder Rice Bran Oil Mill. Meanwhile, the welding flame suddenly entered the oil tank and caused an explosion. Several workers were injured.
Later, four of them were seriously injured. They were taken to Bogura Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital where doctors on duty declared them dead.
Confirming the matter, Chilimpur Medical Police Outpost Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Lalon Hossain told the media that the bodies of the deceased are currently in the mortuary of Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital.
6 Killed Including Mother, Child in Cox's Bazar Landslide
6 people died from 2 families in separate incidents of landslides in Cox's Bazar due to heavy rain. Among them, three people including mother and child died in Sadar's Jhilongjha and 3 people were killed in the Ukhiya Rohingya Camp.
The death of three members of the same family took place in the South Dikkul area of Ward No. 2, Jhilongjha on Thursday (September 12) around 2:00 pm.
The deceased were Akhi Moni, wife of Mizanur Rahman of South Dikkul, and her two daughters Miha Jannat Naima and Latifa Islam.
According to the relatives, during the heavy rain around 1:30 on Thursday night, the sound of the landslide was heard from the direction of Mizan's house. Later, he went there and saw that Mizan's family was crushed. Mizan was immediately rescued alive. Later, his wife and two baby girls were recovered with the help of the fire brigade.
They also said that Mizan's house is at the foot of the hill. The heavy rain that started yesterday, Thursday (September 12) afternoon made the ground soft. Later in the night, a landslide fell on his house from above.
Meanwhile, the Additional Commissioner of Cox's Bazar Relief and Repatriation Commission office, Shamsudauza Nayan said that three houses were destroyed by a landslide in Hakim Para, Rohingya Camp No. 14 in Ukhiya due to heavy rain. Three members of the same family were killed. Volunteers are carrying out rescue operations in the destroyed houses. They are Kabir Ahmed's sons Abdur Rahim, Abdul Hafez and Abdul Wahed.
Abdul Mannan, assistant meteorologist of the Meteorological Department Cox's Bazar office, said that 401mm of rain had been recorded in Cox's Bazar in the last 24 hours, the highest record in a single day this season. Heavy rains have caused waterlogging in many parts of the district.
90pc Area of Cox's Bazar City Submerged
90 percent area of the tourist city of Cox's Bazar has been submerged due to 12 hours of continuous heavy rain. The goods of many shops have been damaged due to water entering the shop. Many people have suffered greatly as hundreds of houses have been submerged in water.
On Friday (September 13) afternoon, it was seen that there was waterlogging in most areas including Kolatali, Bazarghata, Tekpara, Bus Terminal, Kalur Dokan, Buddho Mondir road in the tourist zone of Cox's Bazar city. This is disrupting the traffic in the city. As a result, many people are suffering.
Local public representatives and residents said that the rain started at 9 am on Thursday, but the heavy rain started at 12:30 pm. After that, heavy rain for 12 hours till 12:30 am stopped the work of eight lakh people in the entire city. No one has seen such heavy rainfall in the last 50 years.
President of Cox's Bazar Citizen Forum Helal Uddin said that he had never seen such heavy rain in his life. About 90 percent of the town has been flooded due to rains. As a result, people have suffered greatly.
Babul Barua, a resident of the Pahartali Bailla neighborhood of the city, said that due to continuous rains, three roads of Pahartali have sunk and water has entered hundreds of houses and five educational institutions. As a result, women and children are suffering.
Akhtar Kamal, councilor of ward number 1 of the municipality, said that hundreds of houses in ward number 1, Samiti Para, Kutubdia Para, Fadnardale, Mostaika Para, Bandar Para, North Nuniachhata have been submerged in rainwater. As a result, thousands of people are facing a shortage of food and drinking water as cooking is stopped.
Abul Kashem Sikder, President of Cox's Bazar Hotel-Motel, Guest House Owners Association, said that waterlogging occurs in the hotel-motel zone only when it rains heavily. Then the tourists suffered a lot. There is a slowdown in business. Due to the cutting of the hill, the rainwater has flowed down and filled the water channel. As a result, water cannot be drained quickly causing waterlogging. Heavy rains in July last year also led to waterlogging across the city.
Additional District Magistrate Ataul Gani Osmani said that hundreds of villages of Cox's Bazar are submerged in water due to continuous rain. The district administration is working to evacuate those who are living at risk at the lower part of the hill.
Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department informed that under the influence of active monsoon winds, deep circulating clouds have formed in the coastal areas of the North Bay of Bengal and Bangladesh. Due to its effect, gale-force winds may blow in the coastal areas and seaports of Bangladesh. Local warning signal number 3 has been asked to be displayed at four sea ports including Cox's Bazar.
Abdul Hannan, the assistant meteorologist of Cox's Bazar Meteorological Office, said, Cox's Bazar Meteorological Office has reported that 501 mm of rainfall has been recorded from Thursday 3 pm to Friday 3 pm, which is the highest rainfall record in the current season.
On the other hand, the risk of landslides has increased due to heavy rains. Meanwhile, 6 members of two families died in separate incidents of landslides in South Dikkul of Cox's Bazar Sadar and Hakimpara Camp No. 14 of Ukhiya on Friday morning.
Cox's Bazar Flooded After Heavy Rains, Thousands of Tourists Stranded
Continuous heavy rainfall has led to severe waterlogging in Cox's Bazar, with nearly 90 percent of the popular tourist city submerged. In addition, most villages in nine upazilas across the district have been flooded, with water levels rising by two to three feet in many areas. The situation is particularly dire in Teknaf and Ukhia, where residents of at least 100 villages have become waterlogged.
By Friday afternoon (September 13), around 25,000 tourists were stranded in hotels across the city as the flooding intensified. Between 3 p.m. on Thursday and 3 p.m. on Friday, Cox's Bazar recorded 501 mm of rainfall, the highest in a single day since 2015, prompting warnings from the Meteorological Department about potential landslides and further flooding.
The main road in the Kalatali Hotel-Motel zone, a key area for tourists, was completely submerged, with side streets and access routes to more than 500 hotels and guesthouses also underwater. Tourists, trapped in their hotels, were seen wading through knee-deep water, while many spent their time confined to their rooms.
Abul Kashem Sikdar, President of the Cox's Bazar Hotel-Motel Guesthouse Owners Association, expressed his concern, noting that such widespread flooding is unprecedented in the area. "Thousands of tourists are stuck in hotels and motels due to the flooding. We've never seen anything like this before," Sikdar said.
Cox's Bazar Additional Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) Vibhishan Kanti Das confirmed that several areas of the city are underwater. A control room has been set up to monitor the situation, and officials are working under the direction of magistrates to evacuate residents from high-risk areas, particularly on hillsides prone to landslides.
