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Fire Engulfs Tissue Warehouse in Narayanganj, 14 Units Battling Flames
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18 Nov 2024, 08:46
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A massive fire has broken out at a tissue paper warehouse in Sonargaon, Narayanganj. Fourteen units of the Fire Service are currently working to extinguish the blaze.
The fire erupted on Monday morning (November 18) in the Jhauchhar area of Pirojpur Union in the upazila.
Reports indicate that the fire started at the Fresh Tissue Paper warehouse. Initially, 10 units of the Fire Service began operations to bring the fire under control, but four additional units later joined the effort.
However, the cause of the fire is yet to be determined, and it has not been brought under control as of now. The extent of damage is also still unknown.
Confirming the incident, Narayanganj Fire Service Deputy Assistant Director Fakhruddin stated that they responded immediately after receiving the news early in the morning. He added that it is too early to estimate the damage.
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Outsourcing Employees Block Shahbagh Demanding Job Nationalization
Outsourcing workers from various government institutions have blocked roads in the capital's Shahbagh intersection, demanding the nationalization of their jobs.
Due to the blockade of the road by the protestors, the traffic has stopped since Saturday (October 19) morning at this busiest intersection.
Eyewitnesses say that hundreds of employees gathered at Shahbagh and stopped traffic in the surrounding area around 10 am. At this time, many passengers can be seen getting off the bus and walking towards their destination.
The information was confirmed by Dhaka Metropolitan Police's Ramna Division Additional Deputy Commissioner Zubaer Jewel Rana.
Meanwhile, the protesters are calling for the immediate permanent employment of all outsourced workers. They have warned of continuous protests if their demands are not met.
Students' Protest Inside Dhaka Board, Several Injured
A group of students protested inside the Dhaka Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education on Sunday, demanding the results of the HSC-equivalent examination without discrimination. They say that they were attacked during the program. A few students were injured in the attack.
The results of the HSC, equivalent examination were published on October 15. Aggrieved students say that the results that have already been published are discriminatory. For this, they are demanding to 'map' all the issues and publish the results anew.
After 12:30 pm today, a group of students under the banner of 'HSC Batch 2024' took a procession from Central Shaheed Minar and left for Dhaka Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education. The procession reached the boarding gate around 1 pm.
At one stage, the students entered the board. Angry students said that they were attacked inside the board. Some students were injured in this attack. They want justice for this attack.
On the other hand, board officials say that suddenly some students entered and vandalized. They even ransacked the board chairman's room.
The students were protesting at the board's inner square till writing this report at around 3 pm. Police and army personnel are on the spot. They are trying to convince the students.
Dhaka Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board Chairman Professor Tapan Kumar Sarkar told the media that the results of this examination have already been published in light of the instructions of the Ministry of Education.
Rezaul Hossain, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Chowkbazar Police Station said that there has been discrimination in the results - this is the complaint of the students. They were standing in front of the board in protest. At one point they entered the board. The board employees stopped the students to protect their documents and other belongings. Then he heard that some students were injured in the stampede. Students are still protesting. The situation is now under control.
Confined Dhaka Board Chairman at Night: Calls for Auto-Pass Intensify
A group of failed HSC students stormed the Dhaka Education Board, demanding the cancellation of results and automatic pass for all. After protesting throughout the day, they continued their sit-in through the night, confining the chairman, exam controller, and other officials inside the office.
By 7 PM on Sunday (October 20), the officials were still unable to leave. Professor Tapan Kumar Sarkar, Chairman of the Education Board said, “We have been here all day and now we can't leave the office. The students even vandalized parts of the building. The Education Ministry has been informed, and we are awaiting their decision.”
In a late-night address, Sarkar urged the protesting students to return home, assuring them that the government would look into their demands. However, the students chanted slogans, insisting on an immediate cancellation of the results and an auto-pass for all.
The situation escalated earlier in the day when students gathered at the board’s gate, locking it before breaking in and allegedly vandalizing the chairman’s office. Several students were injured in clashes, with 11 confirmed injured, including five identified students receiving treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
Police and military personnel arrived at the scene to maintain order and urged the students to protest peacefully and return home, but the students refused, vowing to stay until their demands are met.
The HSC results, published on October 15, showed a 77.78% pass rate across 11 education boards, with 145,911 students achieving GPA-5. While many successful students are preparing for university admission exams, others are protesting for the annulment of the results.
Three of a Family Shot Dead in Ukhiya Camp
Three members of a family were gunned down by unidentified terrorists at a Rohingya camp in Ukhiya upazila of Cox's Bazar early Monday (October 21).
The incident happened around 5 am.
The deceased were Ahammad Hossain (65), his son Syedul Amin (28), and his daughter Asma Begum (15). They were residents of camp No-17 of X-block.
Confirming the matter, Ukhiya police station's Officer-in-Charge Arif said they are investigating to identify the killers.
He said that with the help of APBN police, the body was recovered and sent to Cox's Bazar Sadar Hospital for autopsy after this incident. Legal action is pending.
According to the camp sources, the campaign has been associated with the terrorist activities of the deceased Rohingya Syedul Amin Arsa for a long time. Because of this, unknown terrorists attacked him brutally and killed him along with his parents.
After the attack, unidentified terrorists escaped through S-4, and B-7 blocks of Lal Pahar.
National Finance Ltd. Appoints New Board Members
National Finance Ltd. (NFL), a leading financial institution in Bangladesh, has announced key appointments to its Board of Directors today. Ms. Fahima Mannan has been named Chairman, while Ms. Arifa Kabir takes over as Vice Chairman. Abu Samsul Kabir and Ridwan Zahir Khan have also joined as new directors.
Ms. Mannan, who has been with NFL’s board since 2016, holds an MBA in Finance from Hofstra University, USA, and serves on the board of OMC Group. Ms. Kabir, a graduate of North South University, previously held a directorial role at Bengal Windsor Thermoplastics Ltd.
Abu Samsul Kabir brings 15 years of experience from KABCO Pharmaceuticals in New York, specializing in supply chain management. Ridwan Zahir Khan, currently a director at Ananta Garments Ltd., holds a Master’s in Global Management from Royal Roads University, Canada.
National Finance Ltd. looks forward to benefiting from the extensive expertise and strategic vision of its newly appointed board members as it continues to drive its mission of delivering innovative financial solutions and achieving new milestones in Bangladesh’s financial sector.
National Finance Ltd. (NFL) is one of Bangladesh's premier financial institutions, committed to providing comprehensive financial services and innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of its customers. With a strong foundation in the financial sector, NFL continues to contribute to the growth and development of Bangladesh's economy.
Eight Tankers Derailed in Chuadanga, Khulna Rail Link Cut
Eight tankers of an oil-carrying train derailed in Chuadanga, causing a complete suspension of rail communication between Khulna and the rest of the country.
The incident occurred around 12:45 AM on Tuesday night (October 22) at the Uthli Railway Station in Jibannagar Upazila.
As a result of the derailment, two Khulna-bound trains—Chitra Express and Simanta Express—were halted, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded and facing difficulties.
Mintu Kumar Roy, the station master of Uthli Railway Station, told the media that the oil train was heading towards Khulna when it derailed near the station's down-signal point.
He added that a rescue train is on its way to the site to begin recovery operations soon.
Border Killing: Bangladeshi Shot, Body Taken by BSF
A Bangladeshi named Rezaul Karim (26) was killed in firing by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) at Dhobaura border in Mymensingh. Deceased body was taken across the border by BSF personnel, according to a report.
The incident took place near 1139/9 S Pillar in Munshipara BGB camp, Digalbag border area of South Maizpara Union at around 9 pm on Thursday (October 24). The deceased Rezaul Karim is the son of Abdus Sattar of Narayanpur village of Sherpur district.
Nayek Subedar Hazrat Ali of Munsapara BGB Camp confirmed the matter on Friday (October 25) night.
Talking to some locals, it is known that Rezaul Karim was a drug dealer. Go to India to get medicines at low cost. Locals heard loud gunshots on the border at 9 pm on Thursday. Later that night, Rezaul Karim did not return.
Subedar Hazrat Ali said that Rezaul Karim entered India illegally. He died there. We have received a letter from BSF. However, the letter did not mention the cause of death or why he entered India.
He further said, we will send a letter on Saturday. However, we are not allowed to bring dead bodies through our camp area. Senior officers will decide on this.
