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Panchagarh Records 12°C This Morning
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28 Nov 2024, 11:14
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The temperature in Panchagarh, the country's northernmost district, has dropped to 12 degrees. Tetulia Meteorological Observatory office recorded the district's temperature at 12°C at 6 am.
This information was provided by Russell Shah, Officer-in-Charge of the Tetulia Meteorological Observatory of Panchagarh on Thursday (November 28) morning.
He said that although the minimum temperature of the season was recorded within 13°C for the last three days, the temperature dropped further to 12.2°C at 6 am today. Now the temperature will continue to drop further as the day goes on.
Meanwhile, since morning, it can be seen that the cold is felt in various places even though the sun's rays are breaking through the fog. However, stone workers, daily wage laborers, tea workers, and other working people were seen going to their respective jobs, ignoring the cold.
Some local farmers said that winter has set in. When I go to pick leaves and cauliflower, coriander leaves, gourds, and gourds in the morning, I feel the icy coldness of the dew on the leaves. It makes my hands numb.
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13 Arrested in Dhanmondi Home Robbery Attempt
13 individuals were arrested in Dhanmondi by a joint team of police and army after forcing entry into a residence and attempting a robbery. Late on Wednesday, October 30, the group entered the home in an organized attempt to create chaos and loot.
Those arrested include: Md. Hasibul Hasan (33), Md. Golam Morshed (32), Mahmudul Hasan Shimul (20), Abu Saleh Hiron (26), Rubel Hawlader (27), Azizul Islam (21), Mahfuzur Rahman (26), Mostafizur Rahman (26), Yasin Arafat (20), Md. Ibrahim (19), Jihad Hossain (19), Abdullah Al Mamun (16), and Sheikh Shahriar Ahmed (16).
During the arrest, five iron rods and five bamboo sticks were seized from them.
On Friday, November 1, DMP Deputy Police Commissioner (Media) Muhammad Talebur Rahman shared these details.
He stated that around 10:15 p.m. on Wednesday, the 13 arrestees, along with four to five unidentified individuals, forced their way into House 13 on Road 13/A in Dhanmondi, intending to steal money, jewelry, and other valuables. They assaulted the security guards and tried to snatch their mobile phones upon entering.
DC Talebur Rahman added that the group damaged several CCTV cameras in the house, rang doorbells, and attempted to break down doors. Responding swiftly, a team from the Dhanmondi 32 police outpost arrived on the scene and, with assistance from nearby security guards and pedestrians, contained the intruders. A police night patrol team from Dhanmondi station and an army patrol team then conducted a joint operation to arrest them.
Following a complaint from the building manager, Abdul Mannan, a case was filed at Dhanmondi police station under the Speedy Trial Act at 2:15 a.m. on Wednesday night.
Legal action against the detainees is underway, and further efforts continue to arrest others involved, according to the DMP official.
DMTCL Announces Closure of MRT Pass Registration
Metrorail gaining popularity as a fast and safe public transport in the congested capital. However, the managing company Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) has announced a temporary closure of Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) pass registration for travel on Metrorail. At the same time, it has been announced that the renewal of damaged cards will also be stopped.
This information was reported on the verified Facebook page of DMTCL at around 6:30 pm on Friday (November 1).
Due to unavoidable circumstances, the card registration and re-issuance facility will be closed till November 7. DMTCL sincerely apologizes for the temporary inconvenience.
Currently, Metrorail operates from 7:10 am to 9:40 pm, 6 days a week from Saturday to Thursday. Friday is running from 3:30 pm to 9:40 pm.
Teknaf Residents Gripped by Fear as Myanmar's Mortar Shells Rattle Border
Clashes continue between Myanmar's government forces and the Arakan Army, a rebel group. The Teknaf border is shaking with the sound of bombs and mortar shells.
Residents along the border have endured a sleepless night due to the deafening noise, which has instilled panic among them.
At 7 am from Saturday (November 2) night to Sunday (November 3) morning, heavy sounds of bombs and mortar shells dropped from helicopters have been audible across the border.
According to the locals, the explosions in Myanmar's Rakhine state have reached residents in Teknaf, Hnila, Sabrang, Shahpari Island, and Saint Martin's Island. It is believed that the clashes are occurring in the areas of Mongdu and its surrounding borders in Myanmar's Rakhine state.
Nur Ahmad Anwari, chairman of Teknaf's Hoikang Union Parishad, said, "The people of the border area have heard the sound of explosions again. The matter will be informed to the concerned."
Teknaf Upazila Nirbahi Officer Md Adnan Chowdhury confirmed that loud sounds of explosions from the ongoing conflict in Myanmar's Rakhine state are frequently heard on this side. Locals have reported that the explosions were particularly loud last night and have been advised to move cautiously along the border.
BNP Student Wing Protests, Halting Two Trains in Rajbari
Leaders and activists of the BNP's student wing (Chhatra Dal) staged a protest, blocking the railway tracks and halting trains to demand that the Sundarban and Benapole Express trains continue operating via Rajbari station, instead of the proposed route change.
On Sunday morning (November 3), protesters stopped the Dhaka-bound “Madhumati Express” from Rajshahi and the Khulna-bound “Sundarban Express” from Dhaka at Rajbari Railway Station, chanting slogans to express their demands.
The activists circled the entire railway station in a protest procession, led by district Chhatra Dal convener Ariful Islam Roman. After blocking the “Madhumati Express” for 35 minutes and the “Sundarban Express” for 20 minutes, the protesters cleared the tracks at noon, allowing both trains to resume their journeys.
Protesters stated that they had learned the Dhaka-bound Sundarban Express from Khulna and the Benapole Express from Benapole would change their route from November 15, bypassing Rajbari and depriving residents of Rajbari and nearby districts of rail services. As a result, they are demanding that the route change be canceled and that both trains continue to operate via Rajbari.
They also urged authorities to introduce additional trains on this route rather than discontinuing the Sundarban and Benapole Express trains. The protesters warned of stronger action if their demands are not met.
Rajbari Railway Station Master Tanmoy Kumar Dutta mentioned that no official directive regarding the route change for the Sundarban and Benapole Express trains had been received from the Ministry of Railways, either in writing or verbally.
He further explained that the Dhaka-bound “Madhumati Express” from Rajshahi arrived at Rajbari station at 11:10 a.m. and was scheduled to depart after a 15-minute stop at 11:25 a.m. However, due to the protest, the train was delayed by 35 minutes and departed for Dhaka at noon. Similarly, the Khulna-bound “Sundarban Express” from Dhaka arrived at 11:10 a.m. with a scheduled departure at 11:40 a.m. but was delayed by 20 minutes and left at noon due to the protest.
Notably, the Sundarban and Benapole Express trains, which began service in November 2023, offer a convenient route for residents of Rajbari and neighboring districts to reach Dhaka quickly.
Massive Anti-Drug Sweep in Tongi: 40 Arrested
In a joint anti-drug operation in Tongi, Gazipur, 40 individuals have been detained.
The operation, based on confidential information, was conducted around 3:30 AM on Sunday, November 3, at the Keranitek slum in Tongi.
During the raid, law enforcement recovered large quantities of drugs, including marijuana, Phensedyl, yaba tablets, along with local weapons and cash amounting to 2,281,300 BDT. Forty people involved in drug trafficking were detained by the joint forces.
The operation included around 500 members from the Army, RAB, BGB, and police. The Army has reported that the process of filing cases against the detainees is underway.
Former Additional Secretary Amjad and His Son Detained
Former Additional Secretary Mohammad Amjad Hossain and his son have been detained. They were arrested late Sunday night, November 3, in a raid on House 33, Sector 11 in Uttara.
Acting on confidential information, a joint force began the operation at 10 PM on Sunday at their residence. After nearly four hours, Amjad and his son were detained.
The raid led to the seizure of large amounts of cash, both local and foreign, and valuable items from their home. This included 10.95 million BDT in cash, various foreign currencies, 11 iPhones, and luxury brand watches.
Police have stated that the process of filing a case against the detainees is underway.
It is worth noting that Amjad Hossain Khan retired in 2020 as an Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Rural Development and Cooperatives.
Fish Drying Begins in Sundarbans
Over 10,000 fishermen started drying fish in the Sundarbans today as they do every year in the dry season in this area.
The fishermen dry huge quantities of fishes here after catching those from the Bay of Bengal and adjacent rivers of Sundarbans.
Around 85 species of fishes including Rupchada, Laitya, Chhuri, Khalisa, and different kinds of shrimp are dried and processed in the Sundarbans.
The areas in the Sundarbans for dying fish are Dublarchar, Chapra Khalias, Alorkol, Meher Ali, Majhir Killa, Shewlar Char, Kokilmoni, Kaborkhali, Narkel Baria, Bara Amberia, Manik Khali and Chhoto Amberia.
"Before sunrise, we go out to netting the fishes, which are processed for drying in the sun," said Mohammad Ali, a fisherman of Dublar Char.
"Thousands of fishermen from different areas of the southern region, including Satkhira, Khulna, Pirojpur, Barguna, and Bagerhat make makeshift houses here for drying and processing fishes," said another fisherman Ruhul Amin.
He said, "We will net and dry sea fishes till March 31 here. We found more fish during the new moon and full moon. These dried fishes will be sent to fish traders in different areas including Kuakata, Cox's Bazar, and Chattogram."
Talking to BSS, the President of the fishermen group of Dublarchar Kamal Ahmed said fishermen couldn't get opportunities during the last few months for drying fishes here. They also became jobless as Govt imposed a ban on Hilsa fishing. But they (fishermen) got VGF rice during the period.
He informed that the Department of Forest has permitted to set up at least 985 houses, 57 depots,s and 93 shops this year.
Md Khalilur Rahman, the assistant conservator of the forest of Sharankhola Range under East Sundarbans, said, "There are 13 centers for fish collection, processing and marketing in Dublar Char fish village, about 120 kilometers from Mongla by boat. Fishermen and fish depot owners go there for drying fish for preservation and sale," he added.
