Sheikh Mujib's daughter cannot commit corruption: PM



Staff Correspondent, Barta24.com, Bhanga (Faridpur)
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that the daughter of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman cannot commit corruption.

She said this at a public meeting of the Awami League here after the inauguration of the Dhaka-Bhanga section of the Padma Bridge Rail Link Project on Tuesday (October 10).

The prime minister said that the World Bank wanted to discredit the Padma bridge by blocking its money. I challenged, I have not come to do corruption, I have come to serve people.

She said, a person took initiative to stop the financing of Padma Bridge for the greed of a small MD position of a bank. We were accused of corruption. I said, Sheikh Mujib's daughter does not commit corruption. I took up the challenge to build the Padma Bridge, many people said it was not possible. The impossible can be achieved if people are by your side.

Sheikh Hasina said, we have been able to build the Padma Bridge with our own funds. As a result, we the people of Bangladesh, whom Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib said, no one can keep in check.

She said that the foundation stone was laid in 2001 for the construction of Padma Bridge. But BNP came to power and stopped it. In fact, their character is to destroy. After coming to power for the second time, there is no initiative. Many said it was not possible. There are many conspiracies, plots, but I had trust in people.

The Prime Minister also said that Awami League works for the people of the country and works for the welfare of the country. We are working towards that. We want to improve the country.

Earlier, she participated in the inauguration ceremony of Dhaka-Bhanga section of Padma Bridge Rail Link Project at Mawa Railway Station of Munshiganj's Lauhjong Upazila from 11 am to 12 pm. The Prime Minister partially inaugurated the Padma Bridge Rail Link Project around 12:30 PM. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina boarded the train by buying a ticket as a passenger. Sister Sheikh Rehana and grandchildren were with her.

Sheikh Hasina bought tickets from the counter after the inauguration. Then the Prime Minister herself blew the whistle and signaled the train to leave. And the train also runs to break from Mawa end.

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, Presidium Member Kazi Zafar Uliah also spoke It was chaired by Faridpur District Awami League President Shamim Haque. Central leaders of Awami League also participated in the public meeting.

Earlier, Padma Bridge was inaugurated on June 25, 2022. Vehicles are moving over this two-story bridge. There is a train track inside the bridge. A separate project, known as the Padma Bridge Rail Link Project, was taken up to establish connectivity between the two banks of the Padma

   

"Even though Bangladesh is less responsible for the environmental disaster, it is more affected"



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State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat commented that Bangladesh is least responsible for the environmental disaster but is suffering the most.

He said Bangladesh believes in sustainable development. The government is working towards that goal. But developed countries are destroying the environment for their development which is affecting developing countries like us.

On Saturday (May 4) at noon at Jahur Hossain Chowdhury Hall of the National Press Club, he said these things at a discussion meeting on the topic of climate politics perspective and role of media on the occasion of 'World Free Media Day 2024'.

Stating that he wants to develop the economy while protecting the environment, the State Minister said that the government will fully cooperate if local influencers or those opposed to environmental development create problems when it comes to reporting environmental damage or development issues. Government officials also need to remove negative attitude towards giving information. Officials are obliged to provide the necessary information if the media asks for it.

In the discussion meeting, climate change expert Dr. Mohammad Liaqat Ali presented a report on the impact of climate change on Bangladesh from 1954 to 2020.

National Press Club president Farida Yasmin, general secretary Shyamal Dutta and former president Shawkat Mahmud were also present.

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40 BGP members from Myanmar have taken refuge in Bangladesh



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40 members of the Myanmar Border Guard Police (BGP) entered Bangladesh through Teknaf border in Cox's Bazar.

On Friday (May 3) midnight, 14 people entered Bangladesh through Achar Bunia in Sabrangrang and 22 through Nazirpara border. Besides, 4 more BGP members took refuge in Nazir Para.

According to reliable sources, the Border Guard Bangladesh members (BGB) disarmed the BGP members who took shelter twice on Friday night. Then the first 14 were placed in Hnila High School by bus. Another 22 people were kept in the same place that night. It is said that the remaining 4 people will be disarmed and kept in the same place.

Bangladesh recently sent back 288 Myanmar border guards and army personnel who took refuge in Bangladesh.

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A terrible fire breaks out in the Sundarbans



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A terrible fire has occurred in Shorokhola of Bagerhat in the deep East Sundarbans.

On Saturday (May 4) around 4:30 pm, the fire broke out in the area between Amarbunia and Gulshakhali in the Chandpai range.

Chandpai Range Station Officer (SO) of East Sundarbans Anisur Rahman confirmed this information. He also said that this fire was started by the fire of Mauwal while collecting honey inside the forest.

Forest officer Anisur Rahman said that the forest guards of four outposts of the forest department along with two units of Bagerhat Fire Service have already started working to control the fire.

Member of ward number 8 of Nishanbaria Union of Morelganj upazila of Bagerhat Abu Taher Mia said that the fire broke out near Amurbuniya outpost, quite a large area. The fire has spread for at least two kilometers. We are trying to control it.

Deputy Assistant Director of Bagerhat Fire Service and Civil Defense Saidul Alam Chowdhury said that two units of Morelganj Fire Service reached the spot after receiving the information about the fire and started working to control the fire.

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New decision of the Ministry of Education regarding opening of schools and colleges



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The Ministry of Education said that classes will continue from Sunday (May 5) in all educational institutions including secondary level schools, colleges and madrasas.

On Saturday (May 4), Information and public relations officer of the Ministry of Education MA Khair informed this in a press release.

It is said that all secondary schools and colleges of the country will be subject to compliance with the conditions of Notification No. 37.00.0000.071.04.002.02 (Part)-214 published by the Department of Secondary and Higher Education, Ministry of Education on April 25. , teaching activities will continue in madrasas and technical educational institutions.

Earlier, all educational institutions in the country were opened from April 28 due to severe heat wave. The next day, the High Court ordered the closure of classes in all primary, secondary schools and madrasas in the country. Later, the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education announced the closure of primary schools across the country. However, the Ministry of Education announced the closure of secondary level educational institutions in some districts of the country step by step.

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