14 murders in a month in Cumilla
Incidents of serious crimes including robbery, rape and murder are increasing at an alarming rate in Cumilla district. During the last one month 14 murders took place in Cumilla.
Incidents of serious crimes including robbery, rape and murder are increasing at an alarming rate in Cumilla district. During the last one month 14 murders took place in Cumilla.
The grand celebration of Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival for Hindus, is in full swing in Cumilla with great festivity. This year, the puja is being held at 748 puja mandaps across the district, with a high level of security ensuring safety at all venues. Devotees visiting the mandaps are in a festive spirit, and the vibrant decorations are drawing everyone's attention.
This is the first time a woman has been elected as mayor in Cumilla City Corporation election through direct vote. Dr Tahsin Bahar, the daughter of Cumilla-6 Sadar Constituency MP AKM Bahauddin Bahar, created that history.
There are four candidates for the mayoral by-election of Cumilla City Corporation, but the electoral calculation has changed a lot at the last moment. At the beginning of the campaign, there was a possibility of a tough competition between four or three candidates, but now that has changed. Cumilla's political analysts believe that the competition will be between two candidates in the Cumilla city election.
Campaigning for the mayoral post in the by-election of Cumilla City Corporation has gained momentum with four mayor aspirants going from door to door of the city dwellers in a bid to lure the voters.