Gazipur
Deadly 'PFAS' becomes a new pollution threat
A new deadly form of pollution has emerged in the country named ‘PFAS’. This dangerous pollution is created by compounds formed from fluorine and carbon emitted by various factories. Several surveys have reported that PFAS has spread alarmingly in areas like Dhaka, Gazipur, Narayanganj, and Narsingdi. Gradually, it may spread to even wider areas. Researchers warn that if this deadly pollution is not stopped quickly, people will face serious health risks including cancer, skin diseases, liver cirrhosis, heart disease, and thyroid problems.
Take swift action to prevent domestic violence
A mother and father killed their own daughter in an attempt to frame the opposing party over a land dispute in Kurigram Sadar upazila on May 10, 2025. Late at night, with the help of the brother’s wife, the parents hacked their daughter Jannati Khatun, a ninth-grade student, to death using an iron rod and a machete, then left her body in a cornfield. To divert the case, they set fire to a haystack near the house. Exactly one year earlier, on February 8, 2024, an eight-year-old girl named Mariam was killed by her own mother and uncle for the same reason, a land dispute, at Ramballav village under Betagi Sankipur union of Dashmina upazila in Patuakhali. The mother, Rina Begum, dressed her daughter in new clothes and told her they were going to visit a neighbor’s house. Instead, she took her to an abandoned homestead next to their house, tied her mouth with a scarf, and the uncle beat her to death with a stick.
What are industrial entrepreneurs to do amid the gas crisis
The gas crisis is worsening day by day. Many factories are shutting down due to the gas shortage. New entrepreneurs no longer have the courage to invest. Despite repeated assurances from the government, the continued failures speak for themselves. According to the Bangladesh Chamber of Industry (BCI), gas shortages have reduced production in factories to below 60 percent. Alongside the gas crisis, bank loan interest rates have also risen. Banks are labeling borrowers as defaulters if they miss interest payments for just three months. In such a situation, industrial entrepreneurs are facing an extremely disheartening reality.
Bring criminals to book quickly
As time passes, the situation in Bangladesh continues to become more unstable. Incidents resembling something out of a movie are unfolding across the country, and no one knows when it will stop. The events that took place in Gazipur last Friday night and throughout Saturday were completely unexpected. Since the attack on the house of former Minister of Liberation War Affairs, AKM Mozammel Haque, Gazipur has been in turmoil. Seven people were injured in the attack and are currently receiving treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. In protest of this incident, on Saturday, throughout the day, the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement organized rallies and protests in the district town. They claimed that the attackers were supporters of the Awami League and issued an ultimatum to arrest them within 24 hours. Meanwhile, it was reported that one of the protesters was injured in the evening when criminals fired shots at them.
Fire guts 14 shops at Gazipur kitchen market
A fire has gutted at least 14 shops at Shamsuddin Sarkar kitchen market in Bhogra Bypass area of Gazipur city.
Stop workers' protests
The frequent workers' protests are turning Gazipur into a battlefield day by day. As soon as one factory protest ends, another begins at a different factory. This has made life in Gazipur nightmarish for its residents. Because workers' protests mean road blockades. This has been the regular scene in Gazipur for the past one and a half to two months. According to a report published in the newspaper on Monday (November 18), workers from another factory in Gazipur have turned the streets into a battlefield with clashes and fires.
Dhaka's train link with north-western parts of country snapped after train accident in Gazipur
At least four people were injured as a commuter train crashed into a stationary oil carrying freight train at Outer Signal of Joydebpur Railway junction in Gazipur on Friday morning, said railway officials.
Chinese engineer dies in boiler explosion in Gazipur battery factory
A Chinese engineer, Piu Jui, 52, has been killed in a boiler explosion at a battery manufacturing factory in Kashimpur, Gazipur. Six others were injured in the incident.
PM for alternative measures to deal with juvenile criminals
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has given special instructions to deal with juvenile gangs, said Cabinet Secretary Mahbub Hossain.
Preventing gas accident requires awareness of proper usage
Over the past few days, there have been reports of deaths due to gas cylinder explosions. Recently, another person has died in Gazipur due to a cylinder explosion, bringing the total death toll to 17. It can be imagined what a catastrophe befell the lives of these people on that fateful evening.