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Army Camps to be Set Up in All Housing Areas of Mohammadpur
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27 Oct 2024, 08:17
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To combat terrorism, extortion, robbery, and theft in the capital's Mohammadpur area, the Bangladesh Army will establish temporary camps in every housing zone starting Sunday, October 27. Army personnel stationed at these camps will monitor and maintain law and order in the area around the clock.
Major Nazim Ahmed, Deputy Commander of the 23rd East Bengal Regiment, shared this information at a press briefing held at the army camp in Bosila at 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 26.
He explained, "To control the law and order situation, temporary camps will be set up across different housing areas in Mohammadpur from October 27. One camp will be established for every two to three housing zones, from where army members will oversee and maintain order throughout the area."
Major Nazim further disclosed that the 23rd East Bengal Regiment conducted a raid on Saturday, resulting in the arrest of 45 criminals, including two involved in a recent daring robbery at the Bosila supermarket. Several locally-made weapons used by the suspects were also recovered during the operation.
Highlighting the extent of the problem, Major Nazim mentioned that 27 to 28 juvenile gangs have been identified in Mohammadpur, with 30 to 40 percent of their members concentrated in Geneva Camp. "Among those arrested, we have apprehended 15 to 16 key leaders or godfathers involved in extortion and robbery. Office-goers, students, and ordinary people have suffered under their activities," he said.
The army officer also noted that members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and the police assisted in the operation, and the detainees have been handed over to the local police station.
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Dengue Fever Takes a Deadly Turn: 25 Deaths in Just 7 Days
Dengue is taking a terrible form throughout the country. The number of affected patients is increasing every day. Along with that, the death list is also getting longer. If effective measures are not taken to prevent the spread of Aedes mosquitoes, experts believe dengue will take a more serious form in the coming months.
Dengue patients are being admitted to Dhaka's different hospitals every day with high fever and body pain. Due to this, patient pressure is increasing in the country's various hospitals, including Dhaka. So far this year, 28,565 people have been admitted to hospital due to dengue. Among them, 150 have died. Out of this, 25 have died in the last seven days (September 22-28).
Doctors said, this time some new symptoms are appearing. Many people's platelets drop quickly. The situation has become complicated due to not coming to the hospital in time. Prevention is more important than cure.
Patients complain that mosquito repellents are not being given properly in many areas of the capital. Soon after spraying, the mosquito infestation started.
Director of Mohakhali DNCC Dengue Specialized Hospital said that dengue patients are increasing day by day from 10th of this month. Everyone has to be more responsible in dealing with the situation.
DNCC Chief Executive Officer Mir Khairul Alam said that they are working according to the plans that were made earlier regarding dengue. He admitted that there is a little problem due to the lack of councilors.
Experts say that if the situation is not controlled soon, the outbreak of dengue will take a more serious form in October. Especially Dhaka and several districts outside Dhaka are at high risk. Especially in Cox's Bazar, the overcrowding and unhealthy environment caused by the Rohingya camp is drawing red eyes towards Cox's Bazar and Chattogram.
Atiqur Rahman, a specialized doctor at DMCH said that in addition to the use of anti-mosquito drugs for the prevention of dengue, the City Corporation should conduct campaigns everywhere. At the same time, everyone should be aware.
Entomologist Dr. Manjur Chowdhury said that appropriate measures should be taken with proper manpower by carrying out the survey properly.
It should be noted that 3,21,179 patients were affected by dengue and 1,705 people died in the history of the country in 2023.
2 Dead Bodies Recovered from Oil Tanker Explosion
Two dead bodies were recovered from the explosion of an oil tanker named 'Banglar Jyoti' in Patenga, Chattogram. Apart from this, 1 more person is missing.
Bangladesh Navy's Chattogram Area Commander Masud Iqbal confirmed the matter to the media on Monday (September 30).
He said one of the deceased was identified as Shourabh, the deck cadet of the oil tanker. The body was found hanging on the deck railing of the ship. Another body was recovered but yet to be identified as the body parts were found scattered, he further said.
Abdul Wadud, president of the Seamen's Association of Shipping Corporation, said that cadet Shourabh, foreman Nurul Islam (45), and casual staff Harun were among the missing in this accident. In this case, the other body parts found are supposed to belong to Nurul Islam or Harun.
The explosion took place while the tanker was anchored at Dolphin Jetty No 7 of Chattogram Port around 10:45 am, said Md Omor Faruk, secretary of Chittagong Port Authority (CPA).
On receiving the information, Navy, Coast Guard, and Fire Service personnel quickly reached the spot and brought the fire under control around 12:30 pm. At this time arrangements were made to evacuate the nearby ships safely. However, the cause of the explosion is still unknown.
6 of A Family Killed in Sunamganj
6 members of the same family were killed in the fire incident at the government shelter of Dharmapasha upazila of Sunamganj.
The incident occurred at midnight on Monday (September 30) at Upazila's Shimer Khal area of Joyasree Union.
Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Mohammad Gias Uddin, Assistant Superintendent of Police of Dharmapasha Circle Ali Farid, and OC of Dharmapasha Police Station Enamul Haque reached the spot on Tuesday (October 1) morning.
The cause of the fire is not yet known.
In this regard, Dharmapasha police station OC Enamul Haque said that the fire incident at the government shelter occurred in the middle of the night. It has been confirmed that 6 members of the same family have been killed. The cause of the fire will be known after investigation.
JCI Bangladesh Launches 'Smile Aid' Oral Care Initiative
To support underprivileged and low-income individuals and provide essential dental care, a free dental camp titled "Smile Aid – Oral Care Initiative" was held by Junior Chamber International (JCI) on Friday, February 27. Organized by JCI Dhaka Ace, JCI Dhaka Impact, JCI Dhaka Premier, and Humanity Services Bangladesh, the camp served 1,000 people in Lalbagh.
Starting from 8:00 AM, this day-long service activity continued until 7:00 PM. With the assistance of 70 dentists, men, women, children, and the elderly participated in the camp, receiving dental treatment. Free services included dental check-ups, extractions, fillings, scaling, and medications.
The event's inauguration ceremony featured JCI Bangladesh's National President Imran Kadir as the Chief Guest.
This free dental camp was supported by Techno Drugs Ltd., Saphire Hotel & Resort, Mediplus Oral Health, Alauddin Sweatmeat & Dreamy Decor by Sanjida.
BNP leader Dr Shahadat Declared as Chattogram City Mayor
Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) canceled the polls and declared former BNP leader Dr Shahadat Hossain as the mayor of CCC.
Alongside, the court also asked to publish a gazette notification in this regard within the next 10 days.
Chattogram Election Tribunal judge as well as Joint District and session judge Mohammad Khairul Amin passed the order around noon.
Arshad Hossen Asad, the plaintiff's advocate, said, "In the case filed by BNP's mayoral candidate Dr Shahadat Hossain over the cancellation of CCC election results, the court declared Dr Shahadat as the CCC mayor examining all the evidence and witnesses. Apart from that the court also ordered the authorities concerned to publish a gazette in this regard within 10 days."
Earlier, on February 24, 2021, the mayoral candidate Dr. Shahadat Hossain filed a case against 9 people including the Election Commissioner.
In the case, the then CCC mayor Rezaul Karim Chowdhury, election returning officer Md Hasanuzzaman, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda, and six others were accused of manipulating election results through the EVM.
It is known from the election sources that the CCC election was held on January 27, 2021, the 'Boat' candidate Rezaul Karim Chowdhury won by getting 3,69,248 votes. In that election, his closest rival BNP's mayoral candidate Shahadat Hossain got 52,489 votes in the symbol of 'Rice Grain'.
Former MP Dabirul Islam Arrested
Dabirul Islam, a seven-time former Member of Parliament of the Thakurgaon-2 constituency, has been arrested.
He was arrested from the house of Awami League leader Alamgir Hossain at Ruhia Thana of Thakurgaon Sadar Upazila on Wednesday (October 2) around 2:30 am.
Confirming the matter, Thakurgaon Superintendent of Police Sheikh Zahidul Islam told the media that he was arrested from the house of an Awami League leader in Ramnath Bazar of Ruhia police station. He was arrested in a case of Baliadangi Police Station. He is the main accused in that case.
Incidentally, there are two cases of extortion, land grabbing, and murder against former MP Dabirul Islam. He is the main accused in these two cases.
4 killed, 10 injured in Tangail Road Crash
Four people were killed and at least ten others were injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a truck in Kalihati, Tangail, in the early hours of Friday.
The accident occurred on the Mymensingh Link Road on the Dhaka-Tangail-Jamuna Bridge road.
The victims were not immediately identified. The injured were rescued and admitted to Tangail General Hospital. Three were reported to be in critical condition.
Nannu Khan, in charge of the Elenga highway police outpost, said the collision took place at around 12:30 am, leaving four bus passengers dead on the spot. 10 were injured. The injured were rushed to Tangail General Hospital. The identity of the deceased is yet unknown."
Meanwhile, the incident caused a traffic jam about 10 kilometers from Elenga to Salla on the Dhaka-Tangail-Jamuna bridge highway.
