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Transport worker dies falling in Padma River
A transport worker died after falling in the Padma River in the Daulatdia upazila of Rajbari on Friday.
The incident happened at 7:00 am at the Daulatdia Launch terminal.
The deceased was identified as Md Firoz Sheikh (28) of Manikganj’s Shibaloy upazila. He worked as an assistant for the Selfie Transport Paribahan.
Local people present at the launch terminal said, he suddenly fell into the river from the pontoon of the launch terminal. When locals initially failed to rescue him, they informed the Goalanda Fire Service and Daulatdia River Police.
Later, at around 8 am, the Goalanda Fire Service and a diving team arrived and recovered Firoz’s body around 9:00 am.
The deceased's father, Asgar Ali Sheikh, said that his son had suffered from epilepsy since childhood.
"He had gone to a relative's house in Goalanda last night. When returning home in the morning, while waiting for the launch on the pontoon, he suffered may have had a seizureand fell into the river," he said.
Goalanda Fire Service and Civil Defense Station's leader, Sabekul Islam, said the diving team arrived at the scene and recovered the missing person around 9: am and handed over the dead body to the Daulatdia River Police.
The incharge of the Daulatdia River Police Outpost, Sub-Inspector Md Farid Uddin, said the autopsy of the deceased has been completed, and further legal procedures are underway.
Class 9 student beaten, stabbed to death in Natore: 4 friends arrested
Police have arrested four people over the death of a school student in Natore.
The deceased was Himel, a class nine student at Patul-Hampania High School in Naldanga upazila of the district.
The arrestees are Himel’s classmates, Partho and Sujan, and neighbourhood friends Mehdi and Shimul.
ATM Mainul Islam, additional superintendent of Natore Police, confirmed the matter.
Himel was missing after Partho took him from his home on Thursday, said the ASP.
Later, Himel's father, Faruk Sardar, complained to the local police station, and the police arrested Partho at night with the help of information technology, he said.
According to information from Partho, police arrested another classmate Mehdi and friends Sujan and Shimul and recovered Himel's body from a cornfield behind the local Piprul Union Parishad building around 1:30 am on Friday.
The arrestees are being interrogated to know the reason behind the killing, the police official said.
Two beaten to death on suspicion of cow theft in Gazipur
Two people were beaten to death on suspicion of cow theft in Kapasia upazila of Gazipur early Friday.
One person was killed in Namila village of the Singhashree union in Kapasia and another in Baribari village of the same union. The identities of the deceased were not immediately known.
Abu Bakkar Mia, officer-in-charge of Kapasia Police Station, confirmed the matter.
According to locals and police, some unknown people entered a farmer's house in Namila village in Kapasia to steal cows. The people of the house realised the theft of the cow and gathered local people. At that time, one died on the spot due to a mob beating.
Another hid in a neighbouring village after being chased by the locals. Later, the mob found him and beat him up, killing him on the spot.
The bodies were recovered and sent to the Gazipur Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Medical College Hospital morgue for autopsy.
Two siblings drown in Chandpur
Two siblings drowned in a pond at Faridkandi village in Chandpur's Matlab Uttar upazila on Thursday.
The deceased were identified as Samiul, 4, and Samia, 3, son and daughter of Md Parvez Hasan of the village.
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The two kids went missing when they were playing near the water body on Thursday afternoon.
Later their family members, along with local people, searched for them. Around 5:30 pm, they rescued the kids and took them to Upazila Health Complex where doctors pronounced them dead.
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Matlab North Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Mohammad Shaheed Hossain said they did not receive any complaints over the deaths.
Main goal of independence was to establish a non-communal, hunger and poverty free Bangladesh: President
The main goal of independence was to establish a non-communal Bangladesh to be freed from hunger and poverty, President Mohammed Shahabuddin said on Thursday.
But the anti-independence group obstructed the achievement of that goal by assassinating Bangabandhu and his family in 1975.
The president made the remarks while a delegation led by president of Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee Shahriar Kabir paid a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban on Thursday.
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The head of the state also called upon all pro-Liberation War forces, irrespective of party affiliations, to work together to spread the spirit of liberation war and communal harmony at the grassroots.
The President also emphasised on strong unity of all pro-independence forces for the betterment of the country and its people.
During the meeting, the delegation of Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee invited the President to attend its National Conference to be held on May 3.
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The delegation issued a memorandum to implement the recommendations of the Shahabuddin Chuppu Commission, with the aim of speedily completing the trial of the 1971's mass killings, appointing more judges in the Supreme Court and ensuring communal harmony.
They sought the President's full cooperation in implementing the proposals and recommendations of the Shahabuddin Chuppu Commission.
At that time, President's Office Secretary Md Wahidul Islam Khan, Press Secretary Md. Joynal Abedin and Military Secretary Major General SM Salahuddin Islam were also present.
Take decisive actions to shape world’s future, Ban Ki-moon tells Asia conference in China
Ban Ki-moon, Chairman of the Boao Forum for Asia and the eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations, on Thursday called upon leaders from Asia and around the globe to step forward, speak the truth to power and take decisive actions to shape the future through words and deeds, and to live up to the high expectation of the people.
He said this at the the formal inauguration of annual conference of the Forum for Asia held in the resort town of Boao, located in the southern Chinese province of Hainan.
This year's theme has bern set as “Asia and the World: Common Challenges, Shared Responsibilities.”
Ban Ki-moon reviewed the challenges facing the world today and encouraged the participants to think about reality with a dialectical perspective and to collectively create the future through responsible actions.
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Saying that the urgent climate crisis has led to a historic consensus at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, he said that the reality requires the world to take more effective actions to make further progress.
He expressed concern about the uncertain trends in geo-political and geo-economic spheres, as well as the restructuring of global supply, trade, and investment flows, while inclusive globalisation is being sacrificed.
Recalling his years of work at the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon mentioned that he has witnessed both good times and difficult period. In the "good times," the world enjoyed the benefits of global peace dividends and rapid globalisation, while in the "bad days," the world was divided into opposing camps and blocs.
"Under no circumstances should we return to the "lbad days, and the only way forward is unity, cooperation, multilateralism, globalisation, and an open world economy," he emphasised.
Ban Ki-moon stated that global crises have compelled all to work together. "We face common challenges and should share responsibility," he added
Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China, Zhao Leji, attended the opening plenary of the four-day conference and delivered a keynote speech.
On the other jand, the top legislator of China called for solidarity and cooperation to meet challenges and work together to create a better future for Asia and the world.
The world today is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century, and global peace and development face grave challenges, Zhao said.
He added that facing the question of the times regarding the direction the world should take, China's answer is to work together to build a community with a shared future for humanity.
President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Nauru David W.R. Adeang, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Dinesh Gunawardena, Prime Minister of Dominica Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of Cambodia Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Daren Tang, and Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Mathias Cormann attended the annual conference.
Li Baodong, secretary general of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA), presided over the opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia' annual conference.
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This year’s event is focusing on how the international community can work together to deal with challenges and shoulder responsibilities.
The annual meeting sets up four major sections: "World Economy," "Technological Innovation," "Social Development," and "International Cooperation," totaling dozens of topics. Each section's topics will reflect the theme of unity and development, seeking evidence through in-depth discussions on various issues.
The mission of the BFA is to gather positive energy for the development of Asia and the world to promote economic integration in Asia.
Hainan Province, also known as “Qiong”, is located at the southernmost tip of China. With its tropical coastal view and first-class ecological quality, Hainan has long been a renowned tourist destination in China.
On June 1, 2020, the CPC Central Committee and the State Council issued the Master Plan for the Development of Hainan Free Trade Port, entrusting Hainan with a new and historic mission to build a free trade port (FTP) with Chinese characteristics. In 2023, the provincial GDP was up by 9.2 percent, the second highest growth rate in China.
Lightning kills 2 in Magura
Two people were killed after being struck by lightning in Kanutia and Charpara villages in Mohammadpur upazila of Magura district on Thursday.
In Kanutia, a youth sustained injuries as a thunderbolt struck him when he was in his paddy field on Thursday afternoon.
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Locals rescued Tanmoy Mirza, 22, son of Zaman Mirza and took him to Mohammadpur Upazila Health Complex, where doctors declared him dead on arrival, said Borhanul Islam, officer-in-charge of Magura's Mohammadpur police station.
In another incident, a 20-year-old youth was killed while working in a field on Thursday at noon.
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The deceased was identified as Umed Ali, son of Akul Sheikh of Charpara village.
A case was filed in this regard at Mohammadpur police station, added the officer.
Shahriar-led panel announced for BGAPMEA election
For the first time, panel leaders and board of directors’ election of Bangladesh Garment Accessories and Packaging Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGAPMEA) is going to be held on May 11 this year.
A panel and its leader was announced in a function in Gulshan Club on Thursday.
Former BGAPMEA president Abdul Kader Khan announced the panel name as ‘Election for Unity’ and Al-Shahriar Ahmed as its leader.
“I believe Shahriar is a young and dynamic leader to lead the BGAPMEA, which is very essential to overcome the challenges of the backward linkage manufacturing sector,” he said announcing the name.
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“Our guidance and blessings will be with him, and he will make the industry more disciplined and modern,” he added.
The government has appointed an administrator after expiry of the tenure of the BGAPMEA committee. As a result, for the first time, an election is going to be held on May 11, 2024, for 2024-26.”
Shahriar, Managing Director of Adzi Trims Ltd, a sister concern of Indet Group, will lead the panel in the next election.
He is a former director of BGAPMEA, Co-Chairman - Backward Linkage at the Federation of Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), and General Secretary of Bangladesh Apparel Youth Leaders Association (BAYLA).
BGAPMEA members and former presidents of BGAPMEA Rafez Alam Chowdhury, Iqbal Hossain, and Safiullah Chowdhury, were present among others.
1, 333 more city and union land offices to be constructed across country: Land Minister
An additional 1, 333 city and union land offices will be constructed across the country to bring revolutionary changes in land management in Bangladesh, Land Minister Narayon Chandra Chanda said on Thursday.
The minister made the announcement while giving directives to the land officials in a special 'Project Review Meeting' held at Bhumi Bhaban on Thursday evening.
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Land Secretary Md Khalilur Rahman chaired the meeting, with Additional Secretary (Development) of the Ministry of Land Ziauddin Ahmed, all project directors, and concerned officials of the Ministry of Land in attendance.
The land minister further emphasised that if a digital survey implemented, it will be possible to introduce map attached ownership-based Record of Rights (Khatian), eliminating the need to share Daag (Plot) in the ROR. He expressed that lawsuits over land and boundary disputes would be significantly reduced with the implementation of an ownership-based ROR, including attached maps.
It was informed at the meeting that, Bangladesh Digital Survey is underway in Chattogram, Narayanganj, Rajshahi City Corporation, Manikganj Municipality, and Dhamrai and Kushtia Sadar Upazilas through the EDLMS (Establishment of Digital Land Management System) project.
The Bangladesh Digital Survey will also commence in 32 upazilas of Patuakhali, Barguna, Pabna, Sirajganj, and Gopalganj districts after the review of another project is completed. The 'Bangladesh Digital Survey' will be conducted across Bangladesh through two projects in phases.
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It was also informed in the meeting that the Ministry of Land has planned to establish the Bangladesh Survey and Settlement Training Academy at Savar in Dhaka. The Department of Land Records and Surveys has already initiated the recruitment process for more than 3,000 personnel. The establishment of this training academy will enable the creation of skilled manpower in the settlement and survey division of the land sector.
It is noteworthy that there are currently six ongoing projects under the Ministry of Land with five more projects awaiting approval.
NHRC chairman: Responsible for electrocution of six members of a family must be punished
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairman Kamal Uddin Ahmed on Thursday termed the incidents of the death of six members of a family due to electrocution in Moulvibazar as very shocking and heartbreaking.
Appropriate legal action has to be taken against those responsible after investigation and necessary measures have also be taken to prevent recurrence of such incidents in the future, he said.
“Though we could not do anything for a family, but we have to do for hundreds of such families,” the NHRC chairman added.
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The NHRC Chairman came up with the remarks while addressing at the discussion meeting titled 'Role of Media in Protection of Human Rights and Consumer Rights' organised by 'Business Digest' in a city hotel on Thursday.
He also said, "The issue of rights is directly and indirectly the daily practice of the media." Media can question all the irregularities, make people aware of their rights and duties and play an important role in establishing rights. We can carry out reforms only in view of the news published in the media.”
The NHRC Chairman called on the journalists to take all-out efforts to spread the necessary knowledge about the constitution, law and rights among the people.
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At one point in the discussion, he talked about the recurrence of fires.
"The main responsible persons and institutions should be brought under accountability. We have not learned proper lessons from the big fires and explosions that took place in Nimtali, Newmarket and Bangabazar in the past years. Had we taken effective measures, recurrence of fires could have been prevented"