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3 get life imprisonment in Barishal for killing girl after rape
A Barishal court sentenced three people to life imprisonment for killing a nine-year-old girl after rape in 2016.
The convicts are—Based Khan, 48, son of Abdul Aziz and Shahrier Shakil Khan, 27, son of Matier Rahman of Uttar Sagardi in Barishal city while another was an adolescent.
Based was tried in absentia.
Barishal Woman and Child Repression Prevention Tribunal Judge Md Yarab Hossain handed down the punishment.
The court also fined them Tk 50,000 each, in default, to suffer six months more in rigorous imprisonment.
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According to the prosecution, Tonny, daughter of Tulu Palwan of Nobogram area in the city had gone out to call her father at Zia Road upon the request of her mother Sumi Akter and went missing on September 18, 2016.
Later, she was found dead at a waterbody adjacent to their house on the following day.
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Tulu Palwan filed a case in this connection and police detained Shakil and the adolescent boy for interrogation. They also gave confessional statements admitting their guilt before the court.
Police submitted chargesheet against the trio on June 22, 2017.
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Teachers, students can motivate people to plant more trees: Environment Minister
Everyone should plant more trees to keep the environment livable Environment, and teachers and students can play an important role in motivating people to this end, said Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin.
“If we all plant trees together, the country will once again become greener and more self-sufficient,” he said while inaugurating the newly constructed up-and-down building of Barlekha Girls' High School in Baralekha upazila of Moulvibazar and marking the 48th death anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is doing everything possible to improve the quality of education in the country and the government is working for women empowerment, for which various measures are being taken to educate women, said the minister.
"If we can educate all of our women, we will get an educated nation. There is no alternative to building an educated nation to build a smart Bangladesh, he also said.
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Presided over by Barlekha Upazila Parishad Chairman Soyeb Ahmed Ahmed, the meeting was attended, among others, by Moulvibazar District Education Engineering Department Executive Engineer Md Shamsul Arefin Khan, former Chairman of Barlekha Upazila Parishad and Acting General Secretary of Upazila Awami League Rafiqul Islam Sundar and Mayor of Barlekha Municipality Abul Imam Md Kamran Chowdhury.
Later, the minister distributed tins and cheques among the families affected by natural disasters under the humanitarian assistance programme at Barlekha Upazila Parishad auditorium.
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Nation set to observe National Mourning Day Tuesday
People across the country will observe the National Mourning Day, the darkest chapter in the history of independent Bangladesh on Tuesday.
On this day in 1975, the nation’s founding father Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and most of his family members were assassinated by a cabal of military men.
Eighteen members of Bangabandhu’s family, including Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib, three sons – Captain Sheikh Kamal, Lieutenant Sheikh Jamal and 10-year-old Sheikh Russel, two daughters-in-law Sultana Kamal and Rosy Jamal, brother Sheikh Naser, peasant leader Abdur Rab Serniabat, youth leader Sheikh Fazlul Haq Moni and his wife Arzu Moni, Baby Serniabat, Sukanta Babu, Arif and Abdul Nayeem Khan Rintu were, among others, killed on that fateful night.
Dutch audience overwhelmed at Bangladesh National Mourning Day
Bangabandhu's Military Secretary Brigadier General Jamil was also killed. Several members of a family in the capital's Mohammadpur area were killed by artillery shells fired by the killers on the same day.
His two daughters – Sheikh Hasina, now the Prime Minister, and Sheikh Rehana – luckily survived the massacre as they were abroad at that time.
The government, various socio-cultural, political and professional organisations, including ruling Awami League and its associate bodies, chalked out programmes to observe the day.
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The national flag will be hoisted half-mast in all government, semi-government, autonomous institutions, educational institutions and private buildings including Bangladesh missions abroad.
Special doa and munajat will be held in mosques across the country after Zohr prayers marking the occasion. Special prayers will also be organized in temples, churches, pagodas and other religious institutions.
Special supplements will be published in national dailies on the occasion.
Marking this day, President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issued separate messages.
President observed National Mourning Day
In his message, President Shahabuddin , said, “Bangabandhu has struggled throughout his life with the aim of achieving political freedom as well as economic emancipation of the people. His dream was to establish a ‘Golden Bangla’ free from hunger and poverty. With this aim, a people-oriented constitution was formulated within one year of Independence. Bangabandhu did not just give us a country, he also formulated a contemporary outline of what the economic, social, political and cultural structure of a newly independent state would look like.”
“Now our responsibility is to enrich us with proper education and knowledge to make Bangladesh a happy and prosperous country by completing Bangabandhu's incomplete task sincerely. Only then proper respect will be shown to this great leader,” said the President.
On the National Mourning Day, let us transform grieve into strength and devote ourselves in building the ‘Sonar Bangla’ as dreamt by the Father of the Nation,” he said.
In a message Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said, “Under the visionary and strong leadership and 23 years of political struggles of the Father of the Nation, the Bangalee Nation broke the shackles of subjugation and snatched away our great Independence. The anti-liberation clique killed Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib and most of his family members at a time when he was engaged in the struggle of building a Golden Bangladesh by reconstructing the war-ravaged country. Through the killing of the Father of the Nation, the defeated forces of the Liberation War made abortive attempts to ruin the tradition, culture and advancement of the Bangalee Nation.”
“The aim of the killers was to break the state structure of secular democratic Bangladesh and foil our hard-earned Independence. The anti-liberation forces involved in the carnage initiated the politics of killing, coup and conspiracy in the country right after the 15 August of 1975. They also impeded the trial of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib murder by promulgating Indemnity Ordinance,” she said.
“The nation got rid of the stigma through the execution of the verdict of the Bangabandhu murder case. Hopefully, names of those who were behind the conspiracy to assassinate the Father of the Nation will also come out one day,” she added.
“The killers were able to murder Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib but they could not kill his dreams and ideals. But the anti-liberation radical groups and the anti-democracy and development cliques have still been hatching various conspiracies at home and abroad. I urge the countrymen to be always ready to protect the continuity of development and democracy of the country by unitedly resisting any evil attempt and conspiracy,” she said.
“Let’s turn the grief of losing the Father of the Nation into our strength and unitedly resist all kinds of plots and conspiracies, and build a non-communal, hunger-poverty free developed-prosperous Golden Bangladesh as dreamt by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman - let this be our solemn pledge on this National Mourning Day,” said the Prime Minister.
Report on VC: HC stays suspension order of Cumilla University student
The High Court on Sunday stayed for six months the suspension of Iqbal Monwar, a student of Cumilla University who was suspended by the university for publishing a report allegedly distorting the statement of the Vice-Chancellor.The HC bench of Justice Bhishmadev Chakrabortty and Justice Md Ali Reza passed the order.The HC also issued a rule asking the government to explain as to why the expulsion order should not be declared illegal.Advocate Sihab Uddin Khan stood for the petitioner.With the court order, Iqbal, an English Department student of the university, can continue his academic activities in a normal way.
HC turns down ACC's plea to bar Samrat's travel abroadOn July 31, Iqbal, the Cumilla correspondent of Daily Jai Jai Din, published a report allegedly distorting the statement of Cumilla University Vice-Chancellor AFM Abdul Moin .On August 2, the university authorities suspended him.On August 9, a legal notice was served on Education secretary, University Grants Commission (UGC) chairman, Cumilla University VC, pro vice-chancellor and registrar, proctor, public relations officer, and chairman of the Marketing Department of the university seeking withdrawal of the suspension order.
HC asks authorities to from committee to stop spread of ThalassemiaThe notice also said that there is no evidence of the distorting the statement of the VC and Iqbal was suspended out of personal wrath of the VC.It also said that, according to section 32 of Cumilla University Act-2006, there should be a disciplinary board but there is no existence of such board. So the suspension order issued by the CoU administration is illegal and beyond the purview of its jurisdiction.
HC relieves Cox’s Bazar Sessions Judge after seeking unconditional mercy over bailIqbal was performing his professional duty and there is no connection with the university, said the notice. If VC has any problem with the report then he has the right to log complaint about it with the press council but without doing it, the VC misused his power by suspending the student, said the notice.
Rain, thundershowers likely in Dhaka, elsewhere in 24 hours
Due to active monsoon, people in six divisions including Dhaka may experience light to moderate rain or thundershowers in 24 hours, starting at 9am on Monday.
“Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely at most places over Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions; at many places over Dhaka, Mymensingh and Khulna divisions and at a few places over Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over the country,” said a regular bulletin of the Met Office.
Day temperature may rise slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.
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The highest temperature was recorded at 32 degrees Celsius in Bagerhat’s Mongla while the lowest temperature was recorded at 24 degrees Celsius in Gopalganj in the country.
The weather office recorded the highest 56mm rainfall in Chattogram's Sandwip in 24 hours till 6 am on Monday.
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The axis of monsoon trough runs through Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal to Assam across central part of Bangladesh. One of its associated troughs extends up to North Bay.
Monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh and moderate over North Bay.
3 of a family burnt in fire from gas cylinder leak in Gazipur
Three members of a family suffered burn injuries in a fire apparently from gas cylinder leak in Boardbazar Muktarbari area of Gazipur city on Sunday night.
The injured are Md Minarul Islam, 35, a section officer of National University, his father Md Farman Mandal, 75, and his mother Khadiza Begum, 65.
Police and locals said Minarul bought a gas cylinder from a local shop on Sunday afternoon.
As the stove was not functioning despite being connected with the cylinder a staff from the shop came and fixed it.
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A fire broke out in the kitchen with a big bang when Khadiza lit the stove, leaving the trio critically injured around 10pm on Sunday, they said.
Later, they were rushed to Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in Dhaka where they are undergoing treatment.
Ibrahim Hossain, officer-in-charge of Gachha police station under Gazipur Metropolitan Police (GMP), said primarily they assumed that the fire broke out from the gas accumulated in the kitchen from the cylinder.
The doors and windows of the house were broken, he said, adding action will be taken after investigation.
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Dhaka Elevated Expressway’s airport to Farmgate section to be inaugurated by PM on Sept 2
Dhaka Elevated Expressway’s airport to Farmgate section will be inaugurated on September 2.
Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said this today during a press briefing at Setu Bhaban in Dhaka.
He said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate Dhaka Elevated Expressway’s airport to Farmgate section.
Quader said traffic will be allowed on the expressway a day after inauguration.
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If the first phase of the expressway – from Kawla to Farmgate – is opened, traffic congestion will be eased to a large extent, the minister hoped.
Meanwhile, 98% construction of the section of Dhaka Elevated Expressway has been completed. All important engineering works are at the very last stage.
The authorities have set the speed limit at 60 km while motorbikes and bicycles will not be allowed on the expressway.
As per project details, the first contract was signed on January 19, 2011 and the reviewed agreement was signed on December 15, 2013, and the project completion period was from July 2011 to June 2024.
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The total length of the elevated expressway is 46.73 km including 19.73 km of the main elevated part.
The Dhaka Elevated Expressway will cover Kawla, Kuril, Banani, Mohakhali, Tejgaon, Moghbazar, Kamalapur, Sayedabad, Jatrabari to Qutubkhali on Dhaka-Chittagong highway.
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Teesta flowing 20cm above danger level in Lalmonirhat, several hundred families stranded
Low-lying areas in Lalmonirhat district have been flooded as the Teesta River is flowing 20 cm above the danger level at Dalia point due to continuous rainfall for the last few days until Monday (August 14, 2023) and the onrush of upstream water.
The water flow at Dalia point of Teesta Barrage, the country's largest irrigation project, was recorded at 52.35 cm at 6:00 am on Monday, 20 cm above the normal level of 52.15 cm.
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People living near the barrage and on the river’s banks said the water flow of the river increased due to heavy downpour and the onrush of upstream water for the last few days.
All sluice gates were opened to control the water flow of the river, they said.
They said several hundred families have already been stranded and low-lying areas of the left banks of the river inundated after the river swelled.
Mominur Rahman, a resident from Mahiskhoca union under Gobordhan area, said they have to take boats to go to others' houses due to flood.
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Amsar Ali, who lives on the left river bank, said they are passing nights amid fear as the water is increasing in the river alarmingly.
Asfa-Ud-Doula, executive engineer of Water Development Board at Teesta Barrage’s Dalia Zone, said the low-lying areas on the banks of the river were inundated and all gates of the Teesta Barrage were opened to control the flow of water.
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Delwar Hossain Sayeedi hospitalised with chest pain
Convicted war criminal Delwar Hossain Sayeedi has been admitted to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU).
Shahjahan Ahmed, senior jail superintendent of Kashimpur Central Jail-1, confirmed the development.
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Around 2 pm on Sunday, Sayeedi complained of chest pain. Soon, the doctor at Kashimpur jail took him to Shahabuddin Medical College in Dhaka.
Later, the hospital authorities referred him to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University for better treatment. Sayeedi is under treatment at the hospital now.
Bangladesh RMG sector committed to sustaining safety accomplishments: BGMEA President
The readymade garment industry of Bangladesh is committed to carrying forward its accomplishments in ensuring workplace safety and remains a preferred hub of apparel sourcing in the world, said Faruque Hassan, President of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).
“The massive transformation over the last decade has resulted in a culture of safety in the RMG sector where entrepreneurs and workers are more aware of workplace safety than ever before. The industry views workplace safety as an integral part of the business” he said.
He made the remarks while addressing a programme organized by the RMG Sustainability Council (RSC) to welcome 19 independent factories who have been newly enlisted in the RSC.
Miran Ali, Vice President, BGMEA; Mohammad Hatem, Executive President, BKMEA; Nafis-Ud-Doula; Director, RSC; Abdul Haque, Managing Director, RSC; George B Faller, Chief Safety Officer, RSC; Amirul Haque Amin, President, IBC; Z.M. Kamrul Anam, President, Bangladesh Textile and Garments Workers League; China Rahman; Secretary General of the Federation of Garments Workers; and Babul Akhter, Secretary General, Bangladesh Garments Industrial Workers Federation were also present at the program held in Dhaka on August 13.
Faruque Hassan thanked the RSC for enlisting new garment factories without brand nomination, saying it would pave the way for more independent garment factories to join RSC.
Previously, the factories could only be enlisted in RSC if they have the nomination from brands.
But now any export-oriented garment factory who are the members of BGMEA and BKMEA can also be enlisted under RSC with the nomination of BGMEA.
The RMG Sustainability Council is an unprecedented private national tripartite initiative to continue the workplace safety momentum in Bangladesh.