People and Culture
Comrade Moni Singh’s 124th Birth Anniversary Celebrated in Durgapur with Grand Events
Netrokona Correspondent:
The 124th birth anniversary of legendary communist leader, freedom fighter, and founding president of the Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB), Comrade Moni Singh, was celebrated today, Monday (July 28), with various day-long programs in Durgapur, Netrokona. Comrade Moni Singh was a revered figure in the anti-British struggle, a key leader of the Tonk movement, and an advisor to the wartime Provisional Government during Bangladesh’s Liberation War.
The festivities, organized by the Comrade Moni Singh Fair Celebration Committee, commenced with the hoisting of national and party flags at the Comrade Moni Singh Memorial Museum premises in Durgapur municipality. The event was formally inaugurated by Comrade Dr. Dibyalok Singh, a prominent member of the CPB Central Committee, a renowned physician, social worker, and convener of the fair celebration committee.
Following the inauguration, a solemn ceremony saw freedom fighters and representatives from various political, social, and civil society organizations lay wreaths at the portrait of Comrade Moni Singh, paying their respects to the visionary leader. A vibrant celebratory procession then wound its way through the main streets of the town, drawing attention to the significance of the occasion.
In the afternoon, a thoughtful discussion meeting was held focusing on the profound life and extensive work of Comrade Moni Singh. Chaired by Comrade Dr. Dibyalok Singh, the session was skillfully moderated by Rupan Kumar Sarkar, General Secretary of the CPB Upazila Committee. Speakers included Ajay Saha, Joint Convener of the Fair Celebration Committee; Alkas Uddin Mir, President of the Upazila CPB; Morshed Alam, General Secretary of the District Farmers’ Association; Shamshul Alam Khan, President of Upazila Udichi; Bireswar Chakraborty, a representative of civil society; Shafiul Alam Swapan, a cultural personality; Taslima Begum, a women’s leader; Jahangir Alam Ripon, a teacher; and Nirantar Banowari, President of the District Indigenous Union.
The speakers unanimously highlighted Comrade Moni Singh’s unwavering dedication to the oppressed and deprived throughout his life. They emphasized his relentless struggle for the rights of working people and his continuous fight to establish an exploitation-free society. Describing him as a “beacon of our ideals,” they asserted that his exemplary life and work would continue to guide future generations.
The day concluded with a captivating cultural program presented by the Upazila Shilpakala Academy and Udichi in the evening. This was followed by an award distribution ceremony for the winners of various competitions held as part of Comrade Moni Singh’s birth anniversary celebrations, adding a celebratory note to the commemorative events.
Two people, including a van driver, were killed after a passenger bus struck a van in Chuadanga Sadar’s Alokdia Bazar on Sunday afternoon. Two others were injured, with both critically wounded victims transferred to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital.
The deceased were identified as Parveen Akhter, 45, of Monirampur village in Alokdia Union, and van driver Ramzan Ali, 26, who later died on the way to the hospital. The injured—Israt from Rajapur and Shabdul from Jhenaidah’s Kotchandpur—remain under treatment.
According to police, the bus was travelling from Chuadanga to Meherpur when it rammed into the van from behind at Alokdia Bazar. One of the van passengers died on the spot. Rescue teams transported the injured to Chuadanga Sadar Hospital, from where two were referred to Rajshahi due to their critical condition.
Additional Police Superintendent Mostafizur Rahman said legal procedures are underway and the bodies will be handed over to the families. The bus driver fled the scene after the accident.
At least 10 people were injured in a clash between two groups over a wedding invitation dispute in Bakri village under Jhenaidah Sadar upazila. The incident took place on Saturday morning (22 November), according to police.
Locals and police said tension began after Rafiqul Islam failed to invite his neighbour, Shahin Uddin, to his daughter’s wedding held on Friday. The following morning, Shahin and his associates allegedly attacked Rafiqul’s house, triggering a violent confrontation. Both groups reportedly used improvised weapons, leaving at least 10 people injured.
Police arrived at the scene and brought the situation under control. The injured were taken to Jhenaidah Sadar Hospital for treatment. Authorities have deployed additional police in the area as tensions remain high, said Sadar Police Station OC Abdullah Al Mamun.
A strong earthquake jolted Dhaka and several parts of Bangladesh on Friday morning, leaving five people dead nationwide, including four in the capital. The tremor, measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale, was felt at 10:39 am (21 November) across Bangladesh as well as parts of India.
Widespread panic followed the quake, with many fearing a stronger one might occur. Experts say the epicenter was close to Dhaka, causing the shaking to feel unusually intense. According to Md Mominul Islam, Director at the Meteorological Department, the outcome could have been catastrophic had the tremor lasted another 5 to 7 seconds.
The Met Office categorizes Bangladesh into three seismic risk zones. Districts in Sylhet, Mymensingh, Kishoreganj, Brahmanbaria, parts of Tangail, Gazipur and Narsingdi, along with the hilly districts of Khagrachhari and Rangamati, fall under the highest risk zone. In contrast, Khulna, Jessore, Barishal and Patuakhali are considered low-risk regions.
Urban authorities have identified around 2.1 million buildings in Dhaka as vulnerable. A joint JICA and Disaster Management Programme survey warns that a quake of magnitude 7 or higher could destroy up to 72,000 buildings and damage another 135,000 in the capital, creating nearly 70 million tons of debris.
Experts attribute Bangladesh’s seismic vulnerability to its position along multiple active fault lines, including the Indian and Eurasian plate boundaries and the Dauki, Madhupur, and Sagaing faults.
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