Own Correspondent: This year's Junior School Certificate (JSC) and Junior Dakhil Certificate (JDC) examinations are starting from Wednesday. According to the Lakshmipur District Commissioner's Office, 32,106 candidates will participate in Lakshmipur district this year. A total of 23,600 candidates will participate in JSC in Lakshmipur and 8,506 candidates in JDC. The examination will be held at 23 school centers and 15 madrasa centers across the district. Out of these, 9,720 candidates will participate in JSC in 11 centers in Lakshmipur Sadar Upazila, 4,588 in 5 centers in Ramganj, 3,822 in 3 centers in Raipur, 3,487 in 2 centers in Ramgati and 2,663 in 2 centers in Kamalnagar.

For the first time, in order to conduct exams in a cheating-free environment, the Comilla Board has stopped the room invigilator teachers from performing their duties at their own examinee's centers. It is hoped that this will stop any kind of cheating on the part of the teachers and the examinees. On the other hand, although teachers changed centers in school exams, there has been no news of madrasa teachers changing centers.

Leaders of 7 teachers' organizations have taken an oath of simultaneous movement to achieve various demands, including nationalization of the education system. It was decided to submit the written demands of each organization to the coordinating general secretary of the Bangladesh Teachers' Association, Principal Md. Abul Kashem, by November 5. The simultaneous oath was taken at a meeting of 7 like-minded teachers' organizations in favor of independence at the central office of Bangladesh Jamiatul Modarresin on Tuesday (October 31) under the chairmanship of Bangladesh Teachers' Association President Azizul Islam.

At the meeting, leaders of 7 organizations called on teachers and employees across the country to unite to achieve their just demands, including nationalization of the education system. They also called on the government to fulfill the just demands of teachers and employees, including providing them with full pension benefits, a 5 percent annual salary increase, Baisakhi allowance, house rent, and full Usab allowance, as promised in the past.

The seven teachers' organizations include Bangladesh Teachers' Association (BTA), Bangladesh College Teachers' Association (Asadul Haque-Faiz Hessen), Bangladesh College University Teachers' Association (Bakbishis), Bangladesh Teachers' Association (Awal-Bilkis), Bangladesh Jamiatul Modaresin, Bangladesh Teachers' Association (Azizul Islam-Mohsin) and Bangladesh Technical Teachers' Association (Sattar-Md. Ali).

Among the leaders present at the meeting were Bangladesh Teachers' Association President Muhammad Abu Bakr Siddique, Bangladesh College Teachers' Association President Asadul Haque, Bangladesh Jamiatul Modaresin President AMM Bahauddin, Bangladesh Teachers' Association General Secretary Principal Md. Abul Kashem, Bangladesh College University Teachers' Association General Secretary Principal Mohammad Jahangir, Bangladesh Jamiatul Modaresin Secretary General Maulana Shabbir Ahmed Momtazi, Bangladesh Teachers' Association General Secretary Bilkis Zaman, Bangladesh College Teachers' Association General Secretary Professor Md. Faiz Hesen, Bangladesh Technical Teachers' Association General Secretary Principal Mohammad Ali Chowdhury, Bangladesh Teachers' Association Acting General Secretary Md. Mohsin Reza, Bangladesh Teachers' Association Vice President Ranjit Kumar Saha, Bangladesh College University Teachers' Association Vice President Principal Abu Bakr Chowdhury, Bangladesh Teachers' Association Joint Secretary Md. Shahe Alam and other teacher leaders.

Lakshmipur:

Police have arrested two youths with an LG and 9 rounds of bullets in Ramganj, Laxmipur. They were arrested from Karpara Union of the upazila.
The arrested are Salah Uddin, son of Morshed Alam of the local Lamchar union, and Nur Mohammad, son of Md. Hossain of the Madhya Karpara union.

Ramganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md. Tota Mia said that they were arrested along with weapons and bullets after conducting a raid based on secret information. There is a robbery case against the two arrested people at the police station. Now, preparations are underway to file a case under the Arms Act, the OC said.

Jannatul Ferdous Piya. Like the three words of the full name, the career is also reflected in three places.
This glamorous actress is shining her light on all three platforms - the big screen, the small screen and the ramp. And as an added bonus, she has also taken on the mantle of a legal professional. Now, she might be seen in the sports world as well.

If everything goes well, Piya will be seen in the current season of BPL. She will have a strong presence in the gallery and on the field. That means she will have direct contact with the audience. Not only Piya, but Samia Afrin and Maria Noor will also be with her. However, they will mainly entertain the studio. And Piya will connect the audience and the excitement of the field with them.

Meanwhile, Pia is joining such a sporting event for the first time. She has already spread her fame as a model. She has established herself as one of the icons in the international arena. But how loud and acceptable her presence in the sports arena will be remains to be seen.

On the other hand, the Khadi festival 'The Future Fabric Show' has been organized at the International Convention City Bashundhara from November 3-4. Pia will be the goodwill ambassador for this festival on behalf of Tresemme.

Pia was elected Miss Bangladesh in 2007. This is how Pia first started appearing in the media. Pia, a girl from Khulna, was elected 'Miss Indian Princess International' in 2013, defeating contestants from 19 countries. She made her film debut in 2012 with Redwan Rony. She has acted in several films including the National Award-winning 'Chorabali', 'The Story of Samara', and 'Gangster Return'. Pia was also seen on the cover of the popular fashion and lifestyle magazine 'Vogue' as the first Bangladeshi model.

Pia had dreamed of becoming a lawyer since childhood. Pia has already graduated from the London College of Legal Studies (LCLS). Along with modeling and acting, she is spending her time busy in the legal profession.

Pallinews Desk:

Bangabandhu's March 7 speech has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Documentary Heritage.
Director-General Irina Bokova made the announcement at UNESCO headquarters in Paris on October 30 (Monday).
He said that the historic March 7 speech of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman has been included in the Memory of the World International Register.
Things that have international significance are listed in the Memory of the World International Register.
The decision regarding the listing was taken by the International Advisory Committee (IAC). The IAC committee, which met from October 24-27, decided to grant UNESCO recognition to the March 7 speech.
In a response, Foreign Minister Abul Hasan Mahmud Ali said, "Now the world will know about our Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. This speech is an inspiration for the people of Bangladesh for independence. The Bengali nation woke up in this speech."‘
With the inclusion of Bangabandhu's March 7 speech in the international document, the number of listed heritages has reached 427.

Lakshmipur:

A clash broke out between two factions of the Chhatra League in Lakshmipur over a trivial incident. At least five people from both sides were reportedly injured.
The clash took place at Mandari Bazar in Sadar Upazila around 8 pm on Monday (October 30).
The injured are Dattapara Union Chhatra League President Kazi Nizam and Chhatra League activists Samrat, Sajib Hasan Taskin and Mandari Bazar businessman Abdur Chattar, along with five Chhatra League leaders and activists.
Police and eyewitness sources said that followers of Chandraganj Thana Chhatra League convener Alauddin organized a cake cutting ceremony at the Mandari Union Awami League office to mark his birthday. Due to internal conflict, followers of Abu Taleb, the joint convener of the same committee, prevented the ceremony from taking place.
This led to repeated clashes between the two sides using sticks. Several chairs at the Awami League office were also vandalized during this time.
Upon receiving the information, the police reached the spot and brought the situation under control.

At this time, the injured Chhatra League leaders and activists were rescued and admitted to Lakshmipur Sadar Hospital and the local Green Life Hospital.
The district's Assistant Superintendent of Police, Khandaker Shah Newaz, said that the situation is currently under control.

Lakshmipur:
With winter approaching, newborns and children are being admitted to government and private hospitals, mostly suffering from diarrhea and cold-related illnesses.
With the sudden onset of winter, newborns, children, and adolescents, as well as men and women, are increasingly being seen seeking treatment at the Sadar Hospital with diarrhea and bursitis. Just as they are happy to receive the right service at the right time, the relatives of the patients are also forced to pay for the service.
Belal Hossain and his wife Nasrin Akhtar from Charmansa village of Bhabaniganj union in Laxmipur Sadar upazila, along with their 1-year-old and 1-month-old daughter, Bhavna Akhtar, were admitted to Sadar Hospital on Thursday (October 25) at around 9 pm with fever and diarrhea.
Nasrin Akhter, the mother of child Bhavna, said, "We admitted her to the hospital when she developed excessive diarrhea and fever. Since her admission, a man named Palash has been charging us Tk 250 every two days for treatment."
On the same day, a woman named Khorshida Begum from Tumchar village of Sadar upazila made the same complaint. She said that she was admitted to the hospital with her 9-month-old daughter Tamanna Akhter at around 9:30 am on Friday (October 26) with burmese and diarrhea. Currently, her daughter is getting better after receiving treatment. However, the man named Palash took 150 taka from her.
Ruma Akhter, wife of Hanif, a resident of Chowkidar Bari in Uttar Banchanagar village of the municipality, came for treatment for her one-year-old daughter, Jannatul Ferdaus Muntahar, who was suffering from diarrhea, on Sunday (October 29) at around 10 pm. She expressed satisfaction that her daughter has improved since being admitted and is receiving better treatment.
Relatives of patients in the diarrhea ward were seen treating children in piles and on the floor. As a result, doctors were also feeling extremely anxious to provide services. However, the hospital environment was cleaner than usual.
Dr. Abdullah Alamin (Child Affairs) of Lakshmipur Sadar Hospital said, "Every year, various diseases occur in children at the beginning and end of winter. Most children are affected by cold-related diseases. If timely treatment is provided, children will be protected from these diseases."
Dr. Anwar Hossain, Medical Officer (Residential) of Lakshmipur Sadar Hospital, said that children who are suffering from diseases come to the hospital for treatment. They are given treatment everywhere. When asked about the issue of money in the name of treatment, he said that Palash is not a government employee. He is doing petechials in the hospital with permission. I got the truth after talking to the patient's relatives. Strict action will be taken against the fraud Palash, said the hospital official.

Lakshmipur:

A fresher reception and cultural program was held at Ramgati Ahmadiya College in Lakshmipur.
The event will be held at the college auditorium on Monday (October 30) at noon.
Ramgati Upazila Executive Officer (UNO) Md. Azgar Ali inaugurated the program. Upazila Chairman Professor Abdul Wahed was the chief guest.
Under the chairmanship of College Principal Jamseda Jang Chowdhury, Assistant Commissioner (Land) Ajit Deb, Assistant Director (Administration) at National University Md. Zakir Hossain, Upazila Awami League Acting President Abdul Wahed Murad, Ramgati Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md. Iqbal Hossain, Barakheri Union Parishad (UP) Chairman Hasan Mahmud Ferdous and Chargazi Union Parishad (UP) Chairman Towhidul Islam Sumon were present as special guests.
Speakers at the event emphasized the importance of improving the quality of education.
Later, a delightful cultural program was organized with performances by local artists.

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia reached the Moynarghona camp at 1 pm on Monday to provide relief assistance to the Rohingya. She urged the Myanmar government to take back the Rohingya.

Khaleda Zia said, Bangladesh is a small and poor country. We stand by them because we have hearts. Various NGOs in the country have stood by them. However, it is not possible for us to keep them permanently.

Earlier, Khaleda Zia left Cox's Bazar Circuit House at 11:20 am with senior party leaders including BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.

It is worth noting that Khaleda Zia left for Cox's Bazar on Saturday morning to visit the Rohingya camps and distribute relief among them. She was joined by senior leaders including the party's secretary general.