Netrokona
Eliminate the Suffering of People Affected by Floods, Waterlogging, and Disasters
This year, the monsoon season began in full swing by mid-Joishtho (late May). Due to a deep depression, there is heavy rain with gusty winds across the country. As a result, anticipated with dread that flood conditions may arise within the next two days in at least six districts. In Dhaka and other major cities, knee-deep water has accumulated. Due to the impact of the depression, there was a tidal wave in several coastal areas yesterday.
Police official hacked to death in Netrakona
Police official Md. Shafiqul Islam, 48, has been hacked to death in Netrakona's Durgapur.
Kumudini Hajong: A guiding light in the Tonko movement
Kumudini Hajong, the leader of the Hajong community during the historic Tonko movement under British rule, has passed away at the age of 102 in her hometown of Netrakona. She led the rebellion against landlords' unjust rent collection, and among the Hajongs who fought against British and Zaminders oppression, she was the sole survivor to witness that era. Born in Baheratali village at the foothills of the Garo hills in Durgapur upazila of Netrakona district, Kumudini Hajong did not have access to formal education due to the absence of educational institutions in the area, including her village. Nonetheless, she remained a dedicated member of the Communist Party of Bangladesh throughout her life and played a significant role in inaugurating the Comrade Mani Singh Memorial Museum in Susong Durgapur, Netrakona.
Historic Tongk movement leader Kumudini Hajong passes away
Kumudini Hajong of Durgapur upazila in Netrakona, a leader of the historic Tongk movement, passed away on Saturday (March 23) noon.