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Bagerhat’s eco-friendly wooden bicycle attracts foreign buyers; export to Europe begins
Eco-friendly wooden bicycle, manufactured in Bagerhat’s BSCIC Industrial area, has garnered significant attention through generating employment and opening new markets, particularly in Europe.
Wood, renowned for its versatility, is now prominently featured in making the environment-friendly 'Baby Balance Bikes,' capturing foreign buyer’s interest.
Already 20,000 wooden bicycles have been exported to Greece in the first phase.
Produced by the 'Natural Fiber' company in Bagerhat’s BSCIC Industrial City, these eye-catching bicycles are complemented by a range of eco-friendly furniture items including hotel beds, sun beds, pet toys, catering to global demand.
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Sources said Natural Fiber started its production in BSCIC Industrial City in 2005. At the beginning, various coir products including mattresses, coir felt, coco peat, disposable slippers were made with coconut shell.
Natural Fiber transitioned to wooden bicycles and other wooden goods in 2023, sparking international interest.
2 bodies recovered from separate places in Bagerhat
Two bodies were recovered from separate places in Bagerhet on Tuesday.
Police recovered the body of a fisherman named Eskandar Sheikh, 65, from the Panighat area of Chitra River in Bagerhat Sadar upazila on Tuesday morning, five days after he went missing.
Election 2024: 21 candidates in Bagerhat lose security deposit
Eskandar hailed from Tasir Uddin Sheikh of Bara Singharam village in Bishnupur union of Bagerhat Sadar upazila.
Bagerhat Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md Saidur Rahman said, being informed by the locals, police recovered Eskandar’s body from the Chitra River. The body was sent to Bagerhat District Hospital morgue for autopsy.
Woman beaten dead, 5 more hurt over enmity in Bagerhat’s Morrelganj
The body of a woman named Parvin Begum, 54, was recovered from her house in Gabgachia village of Morrelganj upazila.
Police recovered the woman's body after receiving a call on 999.
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Meanwhile, Mohammad Shamsuddin, officer-in-charge of Morrelganj Police Station, said Parvin’s body was found lying on the floor beside her bed. No injury marks were found on the body.
The body was sent to the district hospital morgue for autopsy. A GD has been filed and police are investigating the death, said the OC.
Election 2024: 21 candidates in Bagerhat lose security deposit
At least 21 candidates in Bagerhat’s four constituencies have lost their security deposit as they failed to bag required votes cast in the 12th parliamentary election held on January 7.
Nineteen candidates from different political leaders and two independent candidates are among those who lost their security deposit.
Bagerhat Deputy Commissioner and Returning officer Khalid Hossain came up with the information after analyzing the results.
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Among them, five candidates each were from Bagerhat-1, Bagerhat-2 and Bagerhat-3 constituencies while four from Bagerhat-4 constituencies.
The candidates were: Md Kamruzzaman (5210 votes), HM Ataur Rahman Atiqui (1175 votes), Basudeb Guha (2065 votes), Manjur Hosain Shikdar (2796 votes), Mahfuzur Rahman (1775 votes), Shahidul Isalm (4174 votes), SM Azmal Hossain (1455 votes), Khan Arifur Rahman, (3163 votes), Mariam Sultana (2762 votes), Solaiman Shikdar (1907 votes), Mafizul Islam Gazi (208 votes), Manuel Sarkar (228 votes), Maniruzzaman Moni (670 votes), Sheikh Nuruzzaman Masum (338 votes), Subrata Mandal (423 votes), Jamil Hossain (5376 votes), Mohammad Badruzzaman (992 votes), Mohammad Lokman (1611 votes), Rezaul Islam Raju (636 votes), Lutfun Nahar Rikta (697 votes) and Sajon Kumar Mistri (2220 votes).
District Election Officer Sheikh Muhammad Jalal Uddin, said the candidates submitted Tk 20,000 as security deposit.
Read: Election 2024: List of winners from Rangpur division
According to the rules, those who did not get a minimum 12.5 percent of the total votes cast in the election will not get the security money back.
The voting for the 12th parliamentary election was held on January 7 amid tight security in 299 out of the country’s 300 constituencies.
Bagerhat-4: AL candidate's office set on fire
An election office of the Awami League-nominated candidate for Bagerhat-4 constituency (Morelganj and Sharankhola), HM Bodiujjaman Shohag, has been set on fire.
The incident happened at the Amurbunia Bazar area of Nishanbaria union of Morrelganj upazila of Bagerhat early Monday morning.
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The candidate and the administration have said miscreants have caused the fire. However, no complaint was filed at the police station till 7:30 pm on Monday.
Sohag said miscreants set fire to his election office. He demanded that the administration find out who was responsible for the fire.
Mohammad Shamsuddin, officer-in-charge of Morrelganj Police Station, said police visited the spot after being informed. There was minor damage in the fire. Initially, it is believed that the miscreants set the fire.
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Deputy Commissioner and Returning Officer of Bagerhat. Md Khalid Hossain said police have been asked to increase surveillance in the area. At the same time, the police have been instructed to find those involved in the incident.
Bagerhat's first-time voters: High hopes and expectations for National Election
As the 12th parliamentary election of Bangladesh approaches, a wave of excitement is sweeping through Bagerhat's first-time voters. These new electors are eager to contribute to their nation's progress by electing their preferred representatives. They see this as a chance to influence the country's development and shape the future.
These young voters harbor aspirations for comprehensive progress in their region. Their wish list includes a corruption-free society, a terrorism-free Bangladesh, and development plans focused on youth.
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They're not just excited but also proactive, offering suggestions to advance their area and the nation. They advocate for modernizing the general and technical education systems, improving education quality at all levels, and ensuring essential goods remain affordable for the average citizen. Their focus is also on maintaining a nation free from corruption and terrorism.
In Bagerhat's four constituencies, 28 candidates from various parties, including the Awami League and independents, are vying for seats. The election buzz is palpable in local markets and tea shops, with voters of all ages discussing the candidates. However, it's the new generation whose interest in the election is most pronounced.
During interviews, young male and female voters from different parts of Bagerhat district shared diverse views on the upcoming election.
Bagerhat District Election Officer Sheikh Muhammad Jalal Uddin disclosed that the district's four constituencies have a total voter count of 1,281,241, comprising 644,136 males, 637,097 females, and eight third-gender voters. Notably, there are 168,248 new voters, split almost evenly between males and females.
Emon Sheikh, a college student, emphasized the importance of young candidates, believing they can contribute more to society. His vote will go to a candidate prioritizing education. Sheikh Hussain, another student, stressed the need for better roads, infrastructure, and living standards, alongside educational improvements. Sheikh Saker Mahmud Prince voiced a desire for honest, capable candidates, wary of those who might misuse their positions.
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Other young voters like Nazmus Sakib, Biplob, Alamin, and Monica highlighted the need for youth-focused initiatives and job creation. They believe in harnessing the power of educated youth and fostering patriotism among citizens.
With high hopes and clear expectations, Bagerhat's new voters are set to play a pivotal role in shaping the political landscape of their region and country.
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Two men arrested for hunting deer in Bagerhat
Police arrested two deer hunters with 6.5 kilograms of deer meat at Gilatola Bazar area of Rampal upazila under Bagerhat district on Monday morning.
Man, daughter dies as truck collides with motorcycle in Bagerhat
The arrestees were identified as Shawkat Sardar, 37, son of Hasan Sardar of Sonailtola village in Mongla upazila of Bagerhat district, and Sheikh Hekmat Ali, 39, son of Sheikh Ashraf Ali of Bri Chakshree village in Rampal upazila.
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Babul Akter, inspector of Bagerhat district police's media cell, said acting on tip-off, police arrested two deer hunters from Gilatola Bazar area. A motorcycle with 6.5 kg deer meat was seized from them at that time.
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“A case has been filed against them with Rampal Police Station under the Wildlife Protection and Preservation Act. The two accused have been sent to Bagerhat Chief Judicial Magistrate's Court,” said the officer.
Man, daughter dies as truck collides with motorcycle in Bagerhat
A man and his daughter died and his wife and son were injured after their motorcycle collided with a truck on the Bagerhat-Khulna highway in the Piljong area of Fakirhat upazila on Thursday night.
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The deceased were Sohel Faraji (37) of Khontakata village of Sarankhola upazila and his daughter Nourin Akhter (5). Mizanur Rahman, officer-in-charge of Katakhali Highway Police Station, confirmed the matter on Friday.
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The injured are Mimi Akhter (32) and her son, Nausheen Faraji (10).
The incident happened when Sohel and his family were going to Khulna from Sarankhola on the motorcycle around 9 pm on Thursday. All four were rescued and taken to Khulna Medical College Hospital, where on-duty doctors declared Sohel and Nourin dead, said the police official.
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Mimi and Nausheen are under treatment, though their conditions are critical, he added.
Police seized the truck and arrested its driver, Shahjahan Sardar. The bodies were handed over to family members on Friday. Preparations are underway to file a case in this regard, he also said.
I want to make everyone’s life meaningful, declares PM Hasina after launching Universal Pension Scheme
Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday (August 17, 2023) urged the people to keep their trust and confidence in her government as she wants to make the life of the country’s every citizen meaningful.
“I want to make the life of everyone meaningful and thus improve their living standard by completing the unfinished tasks of my father,” she said while rolling out the much-anticipated Universal Pension Scheme.
The premier opened the pension scheme, joining a virtual function from her official residence Ganabhaban. The participants and beneficiaries were connected from three districts –Gopalganj, Bagerhat and Rangpur-- and the Bangladesh Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The universal pension scheme was introduced aiming to bring the country's all citizens aged above 18 under the pension coverage.
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Hasina said Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman made Bangladesh as a least developed country by building a war-ravaged country and now Bangladesh gained the status of a developing country following the footsteps of Bangabandhu.
“Inshallah, Bangladesh will be transformed from a developing to a developed country,” she said.
The PM said the people’s trust, confidence and affection are the sources of her strength. “So, keep this trust and confidence. I want it from you,” she said.
She said Bangladesh had to face many blows --Covid-19 pandemic, the brunt of Ukraine war, economic sanctions and counter-sanctions and worldwide high inflation, as well as arson violence.
“Since the people are with us, Bangladesh is moving forward facing everything –natural calamities, pandemic and manmade disasters,” she said.
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Describing the universal pension scheme as an inclusive programme, she said her government has been able to bring even the grassroots and disadvantaged people under their development plans.
The PM said the inaugural day of universal day is really a very significant day for Bangladesh. “The day will remain written in the golden letters in the history of Bangladesh,” she said.
Under the universal pension scheme, four different packages– Pragati, Surokkha, Samata and Prabashi– out of a total of six planned ones were initially introduced under the universal pension scheme to ensure the lifetime pension facility for the participant citizens.
The Pragati package will cover private job holders, while the Surokkha is designed for self-employed persons, the Samata for the low-income people and the Prabashi package for the expatriate Bangladeshis. The two remaining packages will be launched later.
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Any citizen aged above 18 can participate in the universal pension scheme to get the pension facility during the retirement life, by paying installments till the person reaches the age of 60.
An individual aged even above 50 can join the scheme but the person will need to pay installments for 10 consecutive years.
Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal and Bangladesh Bank Governor Abdur Rouf Talukder, also spoke on the occasion.
PM’s Principal Secretary M Tofazzel Hossain Miah moderated the function, while Senior Secretary of the Finance Division Fatima Yasmin delivered the welcome speech.
In the event, a video documentary on the Universal Pension Scheme was screened.
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PM Hasina rolls out long-awaited Universal Pension Scheme
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday ( August 17, 2023) rolled out the much anticipated Universal Pension Scheme aiming to bring Bangladesh's all citizens aged above 18 under the pension coverage.
She opened the pension scheme joining a virtual function from her official residence Ganabhaban. The participants and beneficiaries were connected from three districts –Gopalganj, Bagerhat and Rangpur-- and the Bangladesh Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Four different packages– Pragati, Surokkha, Samata and Prabashi– out of a total of six planned ones were initially introduced under the universal pension scheme to ensure the lifetime pension facility for the participant citizens.
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The Pragati package will cover private job holders, while the Surokkha is designed for self-employed persons, the Samata for the low-income people and the Prabashi package for the expatriate Bangladeshis. The two remaining packages will be launched later.
Any citizen aged above 18 can participate in the universal pension scheme to get the pension facility during the retirement life, by paying installments till the person reaches the age of 60.
An individual aged even above 50 can join the scheme but the person will need to pay installments for 10 consecutive years.
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Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal and Bangladesh Bank Governor Abdur Rouf Talukder, also spoke on the occasion.
PM’s Principal Secretary M Tofazzel Hossain Miah moderated the function, while Senior Secretary of the Finance Division Fatima Yasmin delivered the welcome speech.
In the event, a video documentary on the Universal Pension Scheme was screened.
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26,620 mts of coal for Rampal Power plant arrives at Mongla
A ship carrying 26,620 mts of coal for the Rampal Thermal Power Plant in Bagerhat arrived here from Indonesia.
Chinese flag-carrying ‘MV Zhe Hai-526’ship arrived here at Harbaria of the Mongla port early Saturday (June 10, 2023).
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The unloading of the coal from the vessel started around 9:40 am and it is being deposited to the jetty of Rampal Power Plant through a lighterage vessel.
Assistant manager of Shipping Agent Togi Shipping and Logistic Ltd, Khulna, Khandaker Riazul Haque, said the ship carrying the coal left for Mongla on May 27 and anchored at Harbaria-11 in Pashur Channel around 5 am.
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The coal will be taken to a coal shed through an automated belt, said Riazul.
On May 16, a total of 30,000 metric tonnes and 30,500 metric tonnes of coal arrived at Mongla port by MV Bashundhara Impress and MV Basundhara Majesty, on May 16 and May 29, respectively.
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