Corona danger is increasing again



Dr. Mahfuz Parvez, Associate Editor Barta24.com
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New wave of coronavirus is coming again after making a little pause. Someone terms it as the second wave. Again, according to some, it is the third wave. Originating in Wuhan, China in December 2019, Corona has grabbed the entire year 2020 into a global pandemic.

As of mid-November, more than 13 lakh people had died in Corona worldwide and about 5.5 crore had been infected. Instead of stopping such human catastrophe in 9/10 months pandemic, it is blowing up again. Amid the wave of hope and despair over the vaccine, the growing corona is being alerted around the world.

Many European countries are raising new sanctions in the face of adversity. The situation in the top-hit United States is expected to worsen. Asian leaders are also active in tackling corona.

At the urging of China to deal with a possible second wave of coronavirus, the five Asian nations have met and pledged to strengthen information sharing and coordination in tackling the pandemic. The countries participating in the high-level virtual meeting are China, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka. At the meeting, Bangladesh wanted to know the work plan of the four countries to successfully deal with the second wave of Corona. It also called for strengthening regional cooperation. Foreign Secretary Masud bin Momen represented Bangladesh at the meeting.

Meanwhile, Corona's hand is expanding in the United States, which is reeling from the electoral heat and the ensuing crisis. Before the new president (elected) Joe Biden took office (January 20, 2021) in the United States, the world's most affected country in Corona, 80,000 to 1.5 lakh people could die in Corona. At least 60 lakh people may be newly infected at this time.

Experts fear that the number of coronaviruses in the United States could rise by 70 percent and the death toll by 29 percent in the coming days. As a result, President-elect Joe Biden has made controlling the corona virus epidemic a top priority since taking office. At the same time, he said that wearing a mask should be made compulsory. At the same time, the new US leader has vowed to provide more financial incentives for businesses and workers to survive.

Experts have called for a change in the Trump administration's corona strategy and for state governments to take tougher action. At the same time, it has been asked to take more integrated measures. Experts also fear that the Corona Challenge will add many more complex problems in the coming winter season.

According to Professor Greg Consulves, an epidemiologist at Yale University in the United States, the corona virus pandemic took a dramatic turn last spring, and will become more severe in the coming winter. There are worse times ahead than the way Americans suffer every day.

Infectious disease experts in the United States say the central government should do more. It was here that the first corona virus infected large coastal cities and rural areas. At least 10 lakh people have been infected with the virus in the United States so far. But it is feared that the number of new attacks in the United States could rise from 80 lakh million to 1 crore 30 lakh before the new president takes office.

At the current rate in the United States, the second or third wave of corona kills between 70,000 and 1.5 lakh people a day before the new president takes office. According to their estimates, the death toll could reach at least 360,000 by January 20, which is an extreme omen for the country. The media is reporting an increase in the number of victims and deaths due to the new impact of Corona in different countries of the world.

Meanwhile, a new wave of corona has left a void in U.S. public life. People are becoming more cautious and avoiding social crowds. A report in the Associated Press (AP) on Corona's fears in US public life depicts depopulation in the image of a closed business.

   

Rebel used to deal in drugs under the guise of a musician



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Enamul Kabir Rebel has been caught dealing drugs under the guise of a musician.

Police arrested this musician from Rampura area of the capital on Friday (April 26) night with crystal meth (ice) worth crores of takas.

Additional Deputy Police Commissioner of DMP Khilgaon Zone Rashedul Islam in a press conference at noon on Saturday (April 27) said that Enamul Kabir is a musician of 'Uchcharan' band. He used to deal in drugs under the guise of musician.

He said, Rebel used to work in the team of drug dealer MD. Ripon alias Leetu alias Bhaijaan. According to the information given by him (Rebel), Badda area. Litu's residence was raided. Although Litu was not found in the raid, various evidences including drugs were seized from his house.

This police officer said that Rebel and his driver Ami used to cooperate in Litu's drug trade. Rebel had been assisting Litu in his drug trade for over five years.

He also said that Rebel met Litu from an event. Later a friendly relationship developed between them.

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Work is going on the advice of Chief Heat Officer: Mayor Atiq



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Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Md. Atiqul Islam said, as per the suggestion of Chief Heat Officer (CHO) Bushra Afrin, work is going on to combat the heat.

She is a single person, he said, advising the chief heat officer. She will not implement the works. She gives advice, but the work is actually done by all of us. It is on his advice that we are doing these things to give relief to the people.

On Saturday (April 27), he said these things while inspecting DNCC's water spray (sprinkling water) program to prevent air pollution and keep the city cool during intense heat in Agargaon.

In response to a question about the appointment and salary allowance of Chief Hit Officer Bushra Afrin, he said, "I see that many people are talking about her for the past few days. She is getting salary from city corporation, actually it is not correct. She does not get a single taka from the city corporation. She doesn't even have any seat in the city corporation. But she has no chair.

Heat officers have been appointed by an organization based in the United States (Adrienne Arshot-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center (Arshot-Rock). They have appointed 7 chief heat officers around the world and all seven are women.

Earlier, at 11:30, the mayor Md. Atiqul Islam said at Syed Mahboob Morshed avenue Agargaon while visiting the special van kept for supply of clean drinking water and drank the water himself. Later, when artificial rain began to fall through the spray cannon, he joined the excited children and teenagers and shared the joy with them.

Later, the mayor talked to the journalists. Atiqul Islam said, two spray cannons that provide artificial rain will sprinkle water on the main road. As they are quite large, they cannot enter the street. Ten browsers will work to sprinkle water on the street. Through these the roads will be wet and kept cool. I have also directed the concerned department to arrange artificial rain like spray cannons in the parks of DNCC. In the next one week artificial rain will be arranged in the parks.

He said, on the advice of Chief Heat Officer (CHO) Bushra Afrin, we have taken the initiative of sprinkling water on roads and providing free drinking water to 54 wards of DNCC to relieve the people in the ongoing intense heat. Three special vans (with 500 liter water tanks) have been brought down in each ward to provide water to the pedestrians. The vans will move around the ward with clean drinking water. These vans are made in small size to fit into the alleys of the city. Pedestrians and working people should be able to drink water.

Calling the city dwellers, the mayor said, I have three appeals to the city dwellers in the current situation. 1, I request the shopkeepers, traders and owners association leaders of DNCC area to arrange a drum for drinking water in front of every shop, shopping mall, market. Everyone can drink water. 2, we planted 80 thousand trees last year. This year I will plant another 1 lakh 20 thousand trees. I request the people of the city to take care of these trees. The city corporation is taking care, besides the city residents will take care of the trees in front of their houses, in front of the shops. 3. This year, we started activities before dengue spread. Aedes mosquito season is starting. Everyone should keep their homes, offices, educational institutions and surroundings clean so that Aedes larvae do not grow.

DNCC Chief Executive Officer Mir Khairul Alam, Chief Health Officer Brigadier General Imrul Kayes Chowdhury, Chief Waste Management Officer Captain Mohammad Fida Hasan, 28 Ward Councilor Md. Forkan Hossain, reserved councilor Hamida Akhter (Mita) and others were present.

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Passenger bus caught fire in Banani



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A fire broke out in a passenger bus in front of the Banani Navy headquarters in the capital. In this incident, two units of Kurmitola fire station are working to control the fire.

Rashed bin Khalid, the duty officer of the fire service, confirmed this information to Barta24.com on Saturday (April 27).

Rashed Bin Khalid told Barta24.com that there was a fire incident in a passenger bus in front of Banani Navy Headquarters in the capital. The fire incident took place at 4:20 pm. In this incident, two units of Kurmitola fire station are working to control the fire.

He also said that nothing can be said about the origin of the fire or casualties.

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The plan of BNP to come to power by enslaving foreign masters: Quader



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Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said, BNP's predicament is how to come to power by enslaving foreign masters.

He made this comment in response to questions from reporters after paying tribute to Sher-e- Bangla AK Fazlul Haque's mausoleum at the historical Shaheed Suhrawardy Udyan at 8 am on Saturday (April 27).

Obaidul Quader said, BNP is enslaved to get power, to stay in power. They do not consider public support as a key issue. Slavery to foreign masters leads to power. Their dilemma is still how to go to power by enslaving foreign masters.

Mentioning that he does not consider BNP as a democratic party, he said, there is no precedent for establishing democracy in their history. They have killed democracy, turned it into a farce. They never obeyed the democratic rules even within the party. They talk big, when they do the party council? Where did they party council? 7-8 years ago there was a meeting at the Le Meridien Central Committee. Jambu Jam style Committee of 501 people. Those who do not have democracy at home cannot establish democracy in the country.

Obaidul Quader said, national leader Sher-e- Bangla was one of the people who took politics to common people in this country. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman inspired the common people with the mantra of freedom. The farmers of rural Bengal will never forget Shere-e- Bangla. He will forever be remembered among them. He protected usurer moneylenders from tyranny by setting up State and Debt Arbitration(Rin Shalishi Boeard) Board. He is still remembered for that.

Commenting on today's pledge to fulfill their dreams, he said, today our pledge is to form Bangabandhu, Suhrawardy, Maulana Bhasani, Sher-e- Bangla AK Fazlul Haq non-sectarian Bangladesh. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, we are fighting to build a humane and non-communal Bangladesh. That is the dream of Sher-e- Bangla AK Fazlul Haque and that is our pledge today.

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