Lakshmipur:
A discussion meeting has been held in Lakshmipur to make the grand rally to be held in Dhaka demanding the nationalization of the private education system a success. The event was organized at the hall room of Collegiate High School on Friday (October 13) afternoon under the initiative of the Private Teachers-Employees Forum.
The event was chaired by Md. Abdul Gafur, convener of Bangladesh Non-Governmental Teachers' Employees Forum and headmaster of Laharkandi High School, and was addressed by Mahbubur Rashid Chowdhury, principal of Lakshmipur Municipal Ideal College and convener of Swadhinata Teachers' Council, Anwar Hossain, president of Sadar Upazila Secondary Teachers' Association and headmaster of Shyamganj High School, Farid Uddin Ahmed, headmaster of Chowdhury Bazar High School, Nizam Uddin, headmaster of Khilbaicha GF High School, Hossain Ahmed, headmaster of Hazirpara High School, Md. Nurul Islam, headmaster of Rasulganj High School, Md. Abu Abdullah, and former teacher of Laharkandi High School, Gias Uddin, among others.
The speakers said, "We will build the country with education, Sheikh Hasina's Bangladesh slogan is being widely developed in the country's education system. Teachers are also working tirelessly towards this goal. Sheikh Hasina is also giving utmost importance to the education system to build a prosperous country. But private teachers are living inhumane lives amidst the crisis. Therefore, it is the demand of the hour to nationalize all private secondary educational institutions quickly."
In addition, teachers must work together to make the grand rally at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka, previously announced on October 19, a success.

Lakshmipur: Seven people, including a woman, were injured in a clash between two parties in Kamalnagar, Lakshmipur, as they tried to occupy the land of the opposing party's homestead with hired men. The clash took place on Friday (October 13) morning at the house of Sultan Majhi in Char Jangalia village, adjacent to Lawrence Bazar in the upazila. The injured in the clash are Abul Kalam, Saif Ullah, Robin, Minowara Begum, Delwara Begum, Mamun and Kashem. Five of them have been admitted to Lakshmipur Sadar Hospital and two to Kamalnagar Upazila Health Complex. Locals said that the opponent Abdul Mannan tried to occupy the land occupied by Sultan Majhi's gang in Char Jangalia village of Hazirhat union. The clash resulted in seven people being injured on both sides. Sultan Majhi's grandson Emran Hossain said, Abdul Mannan tried to occupy 16 percent of the land of our occupied homestead by bringing in a hired terrorist and forcibly building a brick building. When they resisted, he attacked and seriously injured 5 people, including the woman of their family. Abdul Mannan could not be found when trying to find out about this. Kamalnagar Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Akul Chandra Biswas said, after receiving information about the clash between the two parties, the police went and brought the situation under control. Construction work on the disputed land has been stopped.

Lakshmipur: Police have arrested a young man named Md. Azgar (30) with weapons in Kamalnagar, Lakshmipur.

He was arrested from the upazila's Koritala Bazar around 7:30 pm on Thursday (October 12). An LG was recovered from him at that time.

The arrested Asgar is a resident of Paschim Lakshmipur village in Lakshmipur Sadar Upazila.

Kamalnagar Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Akul Chandra Biswas confirmed the arrest.

Awami Jubo League and Chhatra League have taken out a procession in Lakshmipur against the morning and evening strike called by Jamaat. At the initiative of the Upazila Jubo League, the party leaders and activists took out a procession from the Upazila Awami League office on Thursday morning and circled Hazirhat Bazar.

Meanwhile, no picketing or Jamaat Shibir leaders and activists were seen in the field in support of the strike. So far, no untoward incident has been reported anywhere in the upazila. All types of vehicle movement is normal. Law enforcement officers are deployed at various points in the upazila.

The anti-hartal procession was attended by Upazila Jubo League joint convener Ahsan Ullah Hiron, Upazila Awami League member Haji Monirul Haque, Char Falkon Awami League president Abdul Hasim Palwan, former Jubo League president Fazlul Haque Sabuj, former Jubo League vice-presidents Abdul Bashet, Mostafizur Rahman, Didar Hossain, Chhatra League president Main Uddin and other party leaders and activists.

Awami League has held a procession and rally in Lakshmipur against the morning and evening strike called by Jamaat. At the initiative of the district Awami League, the procession started from North Temuhani in the city in the morning and circled the city.
Later, they held a rally at the North Temuhani Traffic Square.

Meanwhile, no picketing or Jamaat Shibir leaders and activists were seen in the field in support of the strike. So far, no untoward incident has been reported anywhere in the district. All types of vehicles are moving normally. Law enforcement officers are deployed at important points.
District Awami League General Secretary Advocate Nur Uddin Chowdhury Nayan, Awami League leader Abdul Matlab, Advocate Russell Mahmud Manna, Ismail Hossain Chowdhury were present at the anti-hartal procession. Among others, District Jubo League Joint Convener Sheikh Zaman Ripon, Mahbubul Haque Mahbub and others were also present.

Child Marriage Prevention Day was observed in Lakshmipur with the slogan 'Kanya Shishu Jagran, Anbe Desh Unnayan'. After an hour-long human chain in front of the Zilla Parishad in the morning, the rally went out and circled the city.

Present at the event were District Council Member Farida Yasmin Lika, District Children's Affairs Officer Abdullah Al Jabbar, BRAC Officer Md. Faruk Hossain, and teachers and students from various educational institutions.

Speakers at the human chain said that local public representatives and conscious citizens in every village should come forward along with the administration to stop child marriage. They also called for a social boycott of child marriage.

Lakshmipur:

A fire broke out at nine shops in Hazirhat Bazaar in Kamalnagar Upazila of Lakshmipur, causing damage worth around Tk 10 crore. The fire broke out at 11:30 pm on Tuesday (October 10).

The damaged shops are Tamim Cloth Store, Wahab Bastalaya, Tamim Cloth Store, Al Syed Cloth Store, Ma Fatima Cloth Store, Bismillah Cloth Store, Ibrahim Cloth Store and Ali Azam Doctor's Pharmacy.

Char Falkon Union Parishad (UP) Chairman Haji Harunur Rashid, brother of the owner of the damaged Al-Sayed Cloth Store and Ma Fatema Cloth Store, and Hazirhat Bazar Secretary Md. Shahajan said that the fire caused a loss of about 10 crore taka to the nine shops.

Fire Service Deputy Director Fariduzzaman Chowdhury said, "Initially, it is believed that the fire may have started from an electrical short circuit. The fire was brought under control after about an hour of effort. The extent of the damage will be determined after an investigation."

Staff Correspondent:

Md. Arif Hossain, a member of Nagmud Union Parishad in Ramganj, Lakshmipur, disregarded the law and got married as a child. Later, he fled with his bride due to the actions of the administration.

The incident took place on Monday (October 9) at Paik's house in Machimpur village of Chandipur Uni.

Locals said that the wedding date of UP member Md. Arif Hossain, son of Ruhul Amin of Nagmud village of Bholakot union no. 9 of the upazila, and Nusrat Jahan Jerin (12), daughter of the late Mizanur Rahman of Machimpur Paik's house, was fixed for Monday.

Upon receiving the news, the Upazila Women's Affairs Officer went to the spot on the instructions of the Upazila Executive Officer. But before that, the family members hurriedly completed the wedding arrangements. However, due to the administration's promptness, Arif immediately left the house with the newlyweds and fled.

Meanwhile, villagers said that the bride, Nusrat Jahan Jerin (12), is a 6th grade student of the local Machimpur LM High School.

In this regard, Ramganj Upazila Executive Officer Mohammad Abu Yusuf said that necessary legal action is being taken against UP member Arif Sarkar for disregarding the Child Marriage Prevention Act. He will not be spared under any circumstances.

Lakshmipur: In Kamalnagar, Lakshmipur, Char Lawrence Union Parishad (UP) Chairman and Upazila Awami League President AKM Nurul Amin Master has been in a long-standing dispute with Ismail Member, a member of Ward No. 2 of the same council. Seven people from both sides were injured in the clash due to the dispute and past enmity. The clash took place at Torabganj Bazar in the upazila around 8:45 pm on Monday.

The injured are the chairman's son Nizam Uddin Sohel (30), niece Md. Tofail (40), Md. Siraj (35) and Abul Kashem (28). They have been admitted to Noakhali General Hospital and Kamalnagar Upazila Health Complex in critical condition. The other injured are Ismail member's cousin Md. Sumon (28), Main Uddin (26) and Md. Sabuj (28). They have been admitted to Lakshmipur Sadar Hospital.

Char Lawrence Union Parishad (UP) Chairman and Upazila Awami League President AKM Nurul Amin Master said that due to past enmity, Ismail member and his people systematically beat up my son and nephews and seriously injured them.

UP member Ismail Member said, "When I went to ask for money owed to the shop, the chairman's son and his men attacked and beat and injured my brothers."

Kamalnagar Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Akul Chandra Biswas said that after receiving information about the clash between the two parties, the police immediately went to the spot and brought the situation under control. No party has filed a complaint with the police station in this regard. If a complaint is received, legal action will be taken after investigating the matter.

Lakshmipur: The Upazila Census Committee meeting was held in Kamalnagar, Lakshmipur.
The Statistics Office organized the event at the Upazila Spandan Conference Room on Tuesday (October 10) afternoon.
Kamalnagar Upazila Census Officer (Acting) Md. Abu Noman Chowdhury presided over the function, with Upazila Chairman Advocate Syed Mohammad Shamsul Alam as the chief guest. Upazila Assistant Education Officer Md. Zahir Uddin was the special guest. Public representatives, teachers, journalists, businessmen and political leaders spoke at the function.
Upazila Census Officer (Acting) Md. Abu Noman Chowdhury said in his speech that the field-based data collection of the household-based database census will start between November 7 and 26. Everyone should be aware that no one is left out of this data collection and that a household is not recorded twice. A vigilant eye should be kept so that Rohingyas are not included. All citizens of the country should be included in the census by filling the prescribed form.