162nd birth anniversary of poet Rabindranath Tagore observed in Faridpur



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The 162nd birth anniversary of great poet and first Asian Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore was observed here on Monday by various socio-cultural and literary organizations of this town in a befitting manner.

In this connection Faridpur district administration organized a discussion meeting, recitation and cultural functions at local Shishu Academy auditorium in the evening.  

DC of Md. Quamrul Ahsan Talukdar PAA was the chief guest in the function while ADC (Gen) MD. Yasin Kabir presided.

Among others the discussion meeting was participated by Police Super Md. Shahjahan PPM, eductionist Prof. Md. Shahjahan, Sadar Upazilla chairman Abdur Razzak Molla, Cultural activist and poet Shawkat Ali Zahid, Cultural activist and feminist worker Asma Akhtar Mukta and freedom fighter Aminur Rahman Farid.      

Discussants spoke on the various sides of the life and works of Poet Tagore highlighting the fact that our national anthem composed by Tagore worked as a great inspiration during our liberation war. Speakers mentioned that Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman had great likings for Tagore’s creations. The discussants also mentioned the versatile genius of Tagore who contributed enormously for enriching Bangla literature. There was no side left where this great poet did not contribute. They mentioned that through his immortal writings the great poet gave the Bangalees a separate identity in the globe.

The discussion was followed by recitations from Tagore, dance based on Tagore songs. A musical soiree followed the recitation program.

   

Sundarbans’ fire under control: Ministry of Environment



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The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change said that the Sundarbans fire which was burning for 28 hours has been brought under control. However, the ministry said that the fire fighting activities will be continued here for the next few days.

On Sunday (May 5) afternoon in the media, the senior Information officer of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dipankar Bor, said these things.

It is said that the fire in Amarbunia camp of Chandpai range under Sundarban-East forest division in Morelganj upazila of Bagerhat district is now under control. The fire did not spread to the top of the tree or branches, but only spread sporadically above the ground. Apart from the forest department, several units of the fire service, navy, police, district administration, upazila administration, public representatives, CPG, volunteers and local people are assisting in extinguishing the fire. Besides, an air force helicopter also helped in firefighting by sprinkling water from above.

Meanwhile, a three-member inquiry committee headed by Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF) Rana Dev of East Sundarbans Chandpai range has been constituted. The other two members of the committee are Chandpai Range Jeudhar Station Officer. Obaidur Rahman and Dhansagar station officer. Rabiul Islam.

Chairman of Save the Sundarban Foundation. Sheikh Faridul Islam said that we do not have modern technology to save the Sundarbans from fire damage. The amount of damage would have been reduced if technology had been used. An investigation committee was formed when the Sundarban fire broke out, but the real cause remains unknown.

In this regard, Bagerhat district member of Bangladesh Paribesh Andolon (Bapa) MA Sabur Rana said that the incident of fire in Sundarban is worrying. The forest department has also identified the reasons for the repeated occurrence of such incidents in the past. This is happening because the forest department is not taking proper steps

East Sundarbans Divisional Forest Officer (DFO, Bagerhat) Kazi Nurul Karim said, due to various difficulties, the work of extinguishing the fire could not be started on Saturday. The work has been started from Sunday morning. It was joined by the fire service as well as a helicopter from the Navy, Coast Guard and Air Force. Local residents have also provided all kinds of support.

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Another 88 BGP members fled from Myanmar



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Another 88 BGP members fled from Myanmar

Another 88 BGP members fled from Myanmar

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Another 88 armed Myanmar Border Guard Police (BGP) personnel have taken refuge in Bangladesh through the Naf River at Shahpari Island in Teknaf, Cox's Bazar, amid ongoing clashes between Myanmar's junta forces and the rebel Arakan Army.

They entered Bangladesh through Kanchan Jetty of Sabrang Union of Upazila around 11 am on Sunday (May 5).

According to local sources, they entered Bangladesh through Kanchan Jetty of Sabrang Union of Upazila in the face of heavy attack by the Arakan Army around 11 am. Those BGP members surrendered to Bangladesh Coast Guard members stationed in three boats in Naf river. They disarmed the junta soldiers and supplied them with food and medicine and later handed them over to the Bangladesh Border Guard (BGB).

However, no official statement from BGB was found despite many efforts in this regard.

Earlier on Saturday, this incursion happened a day after 40 BGP members came through two points of Teknaf border in Cox's Bazar.

Among them, 14 people entered Bangladesh through Achar Bunia border of Sabrangrang Union of Teknaf and 22 people entered Bangladesh through Nazirpara border of the same upazila. Later, around 12 noon on Saturday, 4 more BGP members took shelter in Nazir Para, according to local sources and public representatives.

The Bangladesh Border Guard (BGB) disarmed the BGP members and later transferred them by bus to Hnila High School. 

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Government agrees in principle to make entry age 35 years: Minister



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Public Administration Minister Professor Farhad Hossain said that the recommendation sent by the Ministry of Education to increase the age limit for entering government jobs from 30 to 35 years is a policy decision of the government. He also said that measures will be taken after discussing it with the Prime Minister.

He said this in response to a question from journalists at the secretariat on Sunday (May 5).

The Minister of Public Administration said that the recommendation sent by the Ministry of Education regarding the age limit for employment is a policy decision of the government. I will discuss it with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Action will be taken as per the instructions given by her.

Farhad Hossain said that the Prime Minister spoke about the age limit of 35 years for entering the service. She discouraged this. The Prime Minister said that if the age limit is increased, there may be a problem with the retirement time.

Earlier, Education Minister Mahibul Hasan Chowdhury said in a letter sent to the Ministry of Public Administration that at present the age limit of 30 years is followed as a criterion for entering all types of jobs in government, semi-government, private and autonomous institutions. In this situation, students have been protesting on the streets for a long time to demand that the age limit for applying for jobs be 35 years according to international standards.

The government realized the issue in the election manifesto of Awami League in 2018 in page number 33 in the paragraph on increasing education, skills and employment, it was mentioned that 'reasonable measures will be taken in view of reality, taking into account merit and skills to increase the age limit for entering government jobs'.

For a long time, a section of job-seeking students have been agitating to make the maximum age limit for job application 35 years. They have been saying that the age limit for job application in different countries of the world is from 35 to 59 years. That is, eligibility is the only criterion for a candidate, not age. In light of that, they have been demanding to make the maximum age limit for employment in Bangladesh as 35 years.

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Heat alert issued in 4 divisions including Dhaka



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The Meteorological Department has once again issued a 24-hour heat alert in the country amid the ongoing heat wave.

The heat wave warning has been issued for the next 24 hours from 6pm on Saturday (May 4).

During this time, mild to moderate heat waves will continue over some other regions of the country including the capital Dhaka.

The warning message signed by Meteorologist Khondokar Hafizur Rahman said that the mild to moderate heat wave over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna and Barishal divisions may continue for the next 24 hours from 6 pm on Saturday. At the same time, uncomfortable conditions may also persist due to the excess of water vapor.

Earlier on April 19, the Meteorological Department issued a three-day heat alert for the first time due to severe heat wave across the country. Then it is increased in several steps. Last Thursday (May 2) from 6 pm, the Meteorological Department issued a heat wave warning or heat alert for the next 48 hours.

Today, the highest temperature in the country was recorded in Rajshahi, 39.7 degrees Celsius. Yesterday, the highest temperature in the country was in Jashore at 41.8 degrees Celsius. Today, like other parts of the country, the temperature has dropped in the capital. Today the maximum temperature recorded in Dhaka is 36.9 degrees Celsius. Yesterday it was 38.1 degrees Celsius.

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