Worm cloths distributed in Nilphamari
Our Correspondent, Nilphamari
At least 100 people received worm cloths distributed by a non-government organisation in Sadar upazila yesterday midnight. Sources said NGO Nilphamari Manabik Unnayan Kendra made the distribution among the cold affected poor people. While contacted, the NGO’s Director Asad Ali confirmed it.
Two fined for illegal sand lifting in Munshiganj
Our Correspondent, Munshiganj
A mobile court fined two people Tk50,000 on charge of illegally lifting sand from the Meghna river under Gazaria upazila on Tuesday night. Gazaria navy police outpost in-charge Mir Shakawat Hossain confirmed the incident, saying the court led by Gazaria UNO Mahbuba Bilkis caught seven workers in Char Ramjannagar area while lifting sand from the river by dredger machines and fined two of them.
Human chain for 7-point demand
Our Correspondent, Chapainawabganj
Activists of Nagorik Committee, a platform of locals, formed human chain in Satuail area in the district town yesterday demanding a seven-point demand, including stalking. Locals also joined the programme held in the morning.
Drive against illegal gas connection
Our Correspondent, Brahmanbaria
A local mobile court conducted a drive of disconnecting illegal gas connection at Birasar village on the outskirts of the district town yesterday.Executive Magistrate Sabbir Hossain led the drive while he was accompanied by some officials of Bakhrabad Gas Distribution Ltd and police.
