93rd birth anniversary of Bangamata today



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Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's wife Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatun Necha Mujib's 93rd birth anniversary today is today (Tuesday). Bangamata was born on August 8, 1930 in the Tungipara village of the then Gopalganj sub-division. Her nickname was Renu. Her father's name is Sheikh Zahurul Haque and mother's name is Hosne Ara Begum. She was the youngest among one brother and two sisters. On the night of August 15, 1975, she was brutally martyred by the killers of the Father of the Nation.

President Md. Sahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina gave separate messages.

Apart from government programs on the day, various political and social organizations including Awami League and its affiliated organizations organized tributes, discussion meetings and Milad Mahfil. Bangladesh Television, Bangladesh Betar and other electronic media will broadcast special programs on the occasion of the day.

Bangladesh gained independence through a long struggle under the leadership of Bangabandhu. Fazilatun Nessa Mujib was the motivation behind this fight-struggle-movement. She followed Bangabandhu's entire political life like a shadow and was a source of inspiration in his every work. When Bangabandhu was repeatedly living his life as a prisoner in the hands of the Pakistani rulers after the declaration of the six-point charter of the liberation of the Bengali nation, the leaders and activists of the Awami League used to run to Fazilatun Nessa Mujib. She used to convey various directions of Bangabandhu to them and inspire them to continue the struggle.

In the Agartala Conspiracy Case, Bangabandhu was proposed to grant release on parole to the Round Table Conference convened by dictator Ayub Khan. Then Begum Mujib's firm stance against parole accelerated Bengal's liberation struggle. Following the ideals of husband Bangabandhu like a shadow, Begum Mujib did many risky things in her life, because of which she had to suffer a lot.

Due to the devotion, patriotism, visionary thinking, intelligence and bravery that Begum Mujib has shown in the movement and struggle of the people of this country, she is today sitting on the seat of Bangamata along with the Father of the Nation. She will forever be remembered for her unique general role in the politics of this country. This noble woman was brutally murdered on August 15 with the family of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by the bullet of the murderer.

On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnessa Mujib, Awami League, affiliated organizations including Dhaka Metropolitan North and South Awami League will pay tribute, Quran Khatam, Milad and Doa Mahfil at Banani Cemetery at 8 am.

Besides, on the occasion of Bangmata's birth anniversary, the Awami Jubo League will hold a discussion meeting on the theme of 'Inspiration given, strength given by Vijay-Lakshmi women'. Dhaka Metropolitan South Awami League will distribute food to orphans at Sir Salimullah Muslim Orphanage after 2 pm. Dhaka Metropolitan North and South Sramik League will hold a discussion meeting at 3 pm.

Apart from this, Swadhinata Chikitsak Parishad will organize a day-long free health camp in Tungipara. Bangladesh Chhatra League will celebrate the birth anniversary of Bangamata Shaheed Sheikh Fazilatun Necha Mujib and the student rally titled 'Bangladesh Mother, Leader of Bangladesh'.

Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has called upon the leaders and workers, supporters and well-wishers of Awami League, affiliated organizations at all levels to celebrate the birth anniversary of Bangamata Begum Fazilatun Nescha Mujib with due dignity.

 

   

There are 45 more children in the Ashram, tell DB to take: Milton in the court



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Milton Samaddar, chairman of the institution, told the court that there are 45 more children in the Child and Old Age Care Ashram, asking DB to take those children.

Milton said this at the remand hearing in the case of human trafficking in Mirpur Model Police Station in the court of Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Begum Shanta Akhter on Sunday (May 5) afternoon.

Advocate Abdus Salam Sikder prayed for bail on behalf of Milton Samader seeking cancellation of remand. In the hearing, he said, Milton Samader sheltered the destitute, orphaned, half-limbed, starving humanity peddler. On September 6, 2020, a man named Rakib brought a child. Later Milton received him. DB was also in 2020, 21, 22, 23. There is a saying in the language of Barishal, if bitten by a curse, the poison of ants and ulla also accumulates. He alleged that Rakib was booked under the influence of DB.

He also said, I did not go to Rakib to bring the baby. Instead Rakib came to me with the child for feeding, reading, treatment, humanitarian aid. Where was he then? If there was another Mother Teresa in Bangladesh, she would be Milton Samader.

The lawyer said that the child with whom the case has been filed is growing up with the cook of the ashram. But after three years and 7 months, the case is in the limelight of the media. If the fault of the wife is found, it can be caught. Milton has now passed that stage.

Milton, who was in the court, said there are 45 more children. Ask DB to take it.

Dhaka Metropolitan Detective (DB) Police arrested Milton Samaddar in a raid in the capital's Mirpur area last May 1. After that, three cases were registered against him in Mirpur Model Police Station. 

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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

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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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