Lakshmipur
In Kamalnagar, Laxmipur, there have been allegations of harassment against freedom fighter Md. Mohsin's son Mahmudul Hasan Hiroo by accusing him in a murder case. The family has demanded a judicial investigation into the case and has sought the intervention of the administration. The demand was made at a press conference at the Kamalnagar Press Club on Wednesday (September 20) afternoon.
In a written statement to the press conference, Rebecca Mohsin said that the husband of a freedom fighter from Char Jangaliya village in the upazila, Md. Mohsin, died in 2012. He was a teacher at Hazirhat Millat Academy. For a long time, her husband's half-brother (brother-in-law) Md. Chana Ullah had been in a dispute with the tehsildar over land. After her husband's death, Chana Ullah proposed marriage to her to seize the property. When she did not agree, she resorted to various conspiracies. On May 29, 2016, Md. Maqsud (26), a peon of the Freedom Fighters Club in the Char Lawrence area, went missing. Eight days after the incident, the police recovered his melted body from inside the safety tank of Chana Ullah's house. In this incident, the deceased's brother Belal Hossain filed a case with the police station that night, accusing 4-5 unknown people. His son's name was not in the complaint in the case. Later, a group of criminals including Chana Ulya managed to get the police to file a final report (chargesheet) in court, accusing her son Mahmudul Hasan Hiru as the third accused.
He further said, "My son is not involved in the murder. I also want justice for those involved in this murder. Only a judicial investigation by examining the evidence seized to unravel the mystery of the murder and examining it will reveal the real incident." For this reason, he has sought the intervention of the administration.

Lakshmipur:
Khokon (40), the chief of the Khokon Bahini bandit group in Ramgati, Lakshmipur, has been arrested.

Hatia Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Abdul Majid confirmed the arrest on Tuesday (September 19) afternoon.

Earlier, on Monday (September 18) afternoon, Lieutenant Borhan Uddin, Commander of the Hatiyar Coast Guard Station in Noakhali, conducted a raid and arrested him from the Ghasiar Char area.

During this time, five single-barrel guns, two rounds of bullets, several domestic weapons and cash were recovered from him.

According to police and coast guard sources, Khokon is the main accused in the murder case of Nazrul Islam, president of the Char Abdullah Union Chhatra League of Ramgati. There are 18-20 cases against him, including murder, robbery and rape, in various police stations of Ramgati in Lakshmipur, Tajumuddin in Bhola and Noakhali.

The Khokon army established a reign of terror in the Meghna River, including Chargajaria and Char Abdullah in Ramgati. At various times, its armed forces are accused of murdering, robbing, and raping political leaders and public representatives under the umbrella of the government.

India has changed its position on the Rohingya issue and said it will stand by Bangladesh in the Rohingya crisis. Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj conveyed this message to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Earlier, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in line with Myanmar, called the Rohingya crisis an 'Islamic terrorist issue'. Now, there has been a major change in his position. And the architects behind this change in position have been Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, and Bangladesh High Commissioner in Delhi, Syed Moazzem Ali.

A diplomatic source in Delhi said that Bangladesh has been delaying diplomatic talks with India on the Rohingya issue. Bangladesh has taken the initiative, albeit late. In view of this, Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj telephoned Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday night to inform her of Delhi's change of position.

A diplomat in Dhaka said that Sushma Swaraj told Sheikh Hasina over the phone that India believes in Bangladesh's position on the Rohingya issue. India will also raise the issue of sending the Rohingya back to Myanmar in multilateral and secret meetings.

During their visit to New York, officials in Dhaka and Delhi began working on the possibility of Sheikh Hasina and Sushma Swaraj flying on the same flight. They flew from Abu Dhabi on the same Etihad Airways flight over the Atlantic Ocean, landing at New York's John F. Kennedy Airport after a nearly 14-hour journey.

Video footage from various media outlets shows Sushma Swaraj getting off first. Then, seeing Sheikh Hasina exiting the plane, everyone was convinced that there had been extensive discussions between them on the plane.

Multiple diplomatic sources confirmed that the Rohingya issue dominated their discussions. Sushma Swaraj conveyed a clear message of standing by Bangladesh on the Rohingya issue. Various aspects of the two countries' actions in this regard were also discussed.

Myanmar's State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and the country's army chief and other officials have been put on trial at an international tribunal in Malaysia on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity. The verdict is expected to be announced on Friday.

The hearing at the Permanent People's Tribunal (PPT) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's capital, began on Monday. A panel of internationally renowned experts participated in the hearing, which was held at the Faculty of Law of the University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur.
Gregory Stanton, a professor of Genocide Studies and Prevention at George Mason University in the United States, testified in the hearing. He said that Myanmar's military, police, other Buddhist militias, and the country's current civilian government are accused of crimes against humanity and genocide.

Regarding the Rohingya, he said that they are victims of deprivation and discrimination at all levels in Myanmar. Bangladesh Human Rights Commission Chairman Kazi Riazul Haque also participated in the hearing.

Today, the tribunal will present evidence on the persecution of Muslims in Myanmar. In the afternoon, the prosecution will make its closing arguments, followed by the defense.

The jury will present their arguments throughout the day on Thursday. The eight-member panel of judges includes prominent figures and lawyers involved in international crime investigations.

Chandra Muzaffar, chairman of the organizing committee of the Malaysian branch of the PPT, said that during the five-day session, the judges will analyze the prosecution's arguments, the opinions of expert witnesses, and the statements of victims. The verdict will be announced at 10 am local time on Friday. The judges' verdict will be sent to various international organizations and groups, including the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Sajjadur Rahman: The benefits of thankuni leaves are unmatched. It has been used since ancient times. Although this great medicine for curing diseases is not widely known now, a health-conscious teacher has cultivated thankuni on the roof of his house as a hobby. He himself uses this plant, which is rich in medicinal properties and has been helping others with it.

Ariful Islam, a teacher at Lakshmipur Adarsh Samad Government High School, cultivates vegetables in pots on the roof of his house in Madin Ullah Housing in the city. Along with various vegetables, thankuni is also on his list of crops. Although he cultivates various vegetables in harmony with the season and nature, thankuni is cultivated on the roof of his house all year round.

In our country, the plant is more or less familiar to everyone. Earlier, this plant was found on the side of the village roads, abandoned lands and in shady places in the courtyards of houses. Due to various reasons including unplanned house construction, reduction of agricultural land, thankuni is not seen in villages as before. In the city, it is seen in abundance. In today's urban life, the initiative of a school teacher to cultivate thankuni on the roof of his house is truly exceptional.

Thankuni cultivation in tubs-Photo-BanglaNewsSorezmin went to see that the roof of the house is like a vegetable and herbal plant garden. There are small and large tubs of various shapes on the entire roof. Various types of vegetables including brinjal, okra, chilli and spinach have been cultivated in the tubs. There are also various types of herbal plants including thankuni, basil and henna. There are 14/15 thankuni tubs across the roof of the house. The plants have grown in them. Thankuni was seen growing along with okra, chilli and brinjal in some tubs.

School teacher Ariful Islam said, "I cultivate vegetables and some herbs on my rooftop as a hobby in my free time. These vegetables, which are free from chemical fertilizers and pesticides, meet my family's needs."

Regarding Thankuni, he said, "Thankuni leaves are called by different names depending on the region. It is not available in the city when needed. Thinking about my own needs and the needs of others, I have been cultivating Thankuni in pots for the past few years."

Dr. Muhammad Mohi Uddin Chowdhury, Chief Scientific Officer of Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Noakhali, said, "The scientific name of thankuni is Centella asiatica. It has been used in Unani and Ayurvedic herbal medicine since 900 BC." Farmers are cultivating thankuni in shady places in fruit and vegetable gardens in Narsingdi, Narayanganj, Savar, and Keraniganj areas. This is an additional benefit for farmers. Thankuni cultivation does not require the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. It does not require additional costs. If you take necessary care, you can get money and good health.

Thankuni leaves have medicinal properties. Thankuni leaves are a great medicine for all types of stomach diseases. Apart from its medicinal properties, it can be used to make delicious and healthy food. Many people eat Thankuni leaf stew and salad with rice. Some also cook it as a vegetable. It is beneficial for mouth sores, wounds, and colds.

It plays an effective role in relieving ulcers, arthritis pain, asthma, itching and other skin diseases. Regular consumption of Thankuni juice keeps the skin and hair beautiful. It also helps in rebuilding damaged cells in the body.

Collected by Banglanews

Lakshmipur:
A mobile court has fined 10 gamblers in Kamalnagar, Lakshmipur.
On Monday (September 18) afternoon, Kamalnagar Upazila Executive Officer and Mobile Court Executive Magistrate Md. Masudur Rahman Molla collected a fine of Tk 500 each, totaling Tk 5,000.
The convicted are Nuru Islam (28), son of Shafiq Ullah of Char Ubhuti village in Lakshmipur Sadar upazila, Md. Khokon (22), son of Osman Ali of Torabganj area in Kamalnagar upazila, Abbas Uddin (40), son of Mofiz Ullah of the same area, Moin Uddin (32), son of Sahab Uddin, Saddam (19), son of Shah Alam, Main Uddin (26), son of Hanif of Char Lawrence area, Nurul Islam (35), son of Nurul Huda of the same area, Sohrab Hossain (23), son of Ramzan Ali, Md. Nizam (28), son of Mofizul Haque, and Md. Mostafa (28), son of Char Martin area.
Kamalnagar Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Akul Chandra Biswas said that they were caught red-handed while gambling at a shop in Torabganj Bazar on Sunday (September 17) night based on a secret tip-off. Later, when they were produced before a mobile court, they were fined Tk 500 each and a total of Tk 5,000.

Ramgati Correspondent:

A fisherman named Mehraj Uddin (35) was killed in a lightning strike in Ramgati, Laxmipur. Two other fishermen named Cheraj Uddin and Bechu Mia were seriously injured in the incident. The seriously injured Cheraj has been admitted to a hospital in Noakhali. The incident took place on Sunday (September 17) morning in the Meghna River at the mouth of Ashwini Canal at Ramgatirhat Fish Ghat in the upazila. The deceased is Mehraj Char, son of Shafiq Uddin of Dakshin Tumchar area of Gazi Union.

Local Char Gazi Union Parishad Chairman Tohidul Islam Sumon said that 14-15 fishermen including Mehraj, Cheraj and Bechu were returning to the ghat with a trawler owned by a local fisherman Mukit Majhi after catching fish in the Meghna River. When they reached the mouth of the Ashwini Canal, lightning struck their trawler. Mehraj was killed on the spot and Cheraj and Bechu were injured.

The current issue in Myanmar is the persecution and genocide of the Rohingya. The country's army is committing brutal torture and horrific incidents against the Muslim Rohingya living in the country's Arakan State.
Protests are taking place in various countries around the world over this issue. Despite being silent on the issue for a long time, the country's ruling party leader Aung San Suu Kyi is facing severe criticism for speaking out in support of the military. Questions are also being raised about why Suu Kyi, who came to power by talking about human rights, is now condoning such anti-humanitarian government activities.

Despite protests and rallies against her in various countries, the criticism does not stop on her Facebook page. This leader, who received the Nobel Peace Prize, is facing criticism and questions in various posts on her Facebook page. Many have demanded that her Nobel Prize be taken away. However, she does not care about all this. Suu Kyi recently announced that she will not attend the UN session.

On Sunday, a visit to Suu Kyi's verified Facebook page revealed that her cover photo was filled with criticism, protests and sarcasm. As of this afternoon, Suu Kyi's page's cover photo alone had received around 17,500 comments, the majority of which were made demanding an end to the military's persecution of the Rohingya. Many also commented by sharing the photo.

The cover photo posted on April 13, 2016, shows Suu Kyi taking the oath. Not all of the commenters on the photo are Bangladeshis affected by or concerned about the Rohingya influx. Not all of them are Muslim. But they almost all agree on the issue of stopping the persecution.

Also, many people said that they used to like Aung San Suu Kyi very much. They even loved Suu Kyi, who was under house arrest and fought for human rights. They considered her a symbol of fighting for humanity. But now Suu Kyi is a name they hate.

In addition to discussing, convincing, threatening, and arguing for and against, many Facebook users have also commented, praying for the safety of the Rohingya and for Suu Kyi and her government to come to their senses.

Lakshmipur Correspondent:
Swadhinata Shiksha Parishad has formed a human chain in Lakshmipur for various demands, including nationalization of jobs of MPO students and teachers and employees of non-MPO educational institutions. They held an hour-long program in front of the District Commissioner's office on Sunday (September 17) morning as part of the central program.
The meeting was chaired by AKM Mahbubur Rashid Chowdhury, convener of the Swadhinata Teachers' Council, and was attended by teacher leaders Ruhul Amin Master, Manjurul Haque, Ahmed Mizanur Rahman, Kamal Hossain, District Bangabandhu Parishad President Shahjahan Kamal, and others.
At the time, the speakers said that they strongly demanded a 51% increase in the Baisakhi allowance for teachers of private educational institutions, full festival allowance, and nationalization of the jobs of teaching and administrative staff. Later, the leaders submitted a memorandum to the Minister of Education through the Deputy Commissioner.
Teachers from Raipur, Ramgati, Ramganj and Kamalnagar upazilas participated in the human chain.

 Lakshmipur: Journalist Mohammad Russell Patwari has been appointed as the press secretary of Mohammad Abdullah, a member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Public Administration of the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh and a member of parliament for Lakshmipur-4 (Ramgati-Kamalnagar) constituency.

This information was revealed from a letter signed by MP Abdullah on Friday (September 15) night.

The letter said - Mohammad Russell Patwari has been given the responsibility of his (MP's) personal press secretary to facilitate the collection of information on development, progress and political programs, preservation of stills, videos and widespread promotion of the development of soccer. Mohammad Russell Patwari is the editor and publisher of the local monthly Sankhon Swadesh Patrika and the son of the late Abdul Quader Patwari of Alexander Sabuj village in Ramgati upazila.