Reports on -- 1. A Devastating Fire on a Garment Factory 2. Celebration of the Independence Day 3. Risky but Important Bridge

1. 1 Md. Abdul Kader; Lecturer in English | Cambrian School & College
A Devastating Fire on a Garment Factory
Shamim Jahan, Savar,21 March 2013:
Last Sunday on 20th March, a devastating fire broke out at 7 o’clock in the morning in a garment
factory in Savar. The factory was identified as Bulbul Garment Factory, located near Rajfulbaria
bazaar. It was a six-storeyed building.
The fire is guessed to have originated from the short- circuit, engulfed the adjoining rooms
including the store rooms that were laden with goods. As soon as the fire broke out, panic
spread among the workers most of whom were girls. They tried to get down from the stairs in a
body and in consequence many got injured. Of them six were admitted to a nearby hospital. On
the other hand, goods in the store rooms were burnt to ashes. On information the fire fighters
came to the spot and tried to extinguish the blaze throwing water through pipe. After a frantic
effort of two hour, they succeed to control the fire.
It has been observed that there are fire extinguishers on most of the floor. But ironically, none
of these extinguishers were not put to use. Asking not to be named, one of the officers of the
factory said that there was no staff trained or knows how to operate the gears in case of
emergency.
The extent of loss caused by the fire was estimated at taka two crores. A case was filed in
Savar Police Station in this connection. The factory owner was arrested and a five member
investigation committee was formed.
Celebration of the Independence Day
Akram Khan, Dhaka College, 21 March 2013:
The 42nd Independence Day was observed at Cambrian College on 26th, March, 2014 with great
enthusiasm and solemnity.
On the occasion our college wore a festive look. The function began with a discussion meeting
of about one and a half hour in the college premises. The discussion meeting was chaired by the
Principal of our college. The speakers’ focused on the incidents that led to the declaration of
our War of Independence. They also highlighted the role of the students in the independence of
the nation.
Next followed sports and a cultural function. A friendship football match was played between
the teachers and the students. The student team won the match by 3-1 goals. Each of the
players of the match received prizes.
Then a cultural function was held. The function included essay writing competition, recitation of
poetry and the staging of a drama.
A drama named ‘Shwadhinata’ was staged by the students. It was nice play and entertained the
audience very much.
At the end of the program a munajat was arranged and prayed for the departed soul.

2. 2 Md. Abdul Kader; Lecturer in English | Cambrian School & College
Risky but Important Bridge
Staff reporter; The Daily Star; Gazipur;21 March 2013:
The bridge on the river of Turag near Prottasha is a very important one for the
people of this locality.
There are about fifteen thousand people live in Mudafa. Many people including
students have to cross this river every day. Moreover, most of the people of this
locality work in the garments factory and every day they have to cross the river
Turag by using Prottasha brigde. It had been built in 1994 but now it is very risky
to use. The railing of the bridge is almost shattered. The pillars of the bridge seem
to be good but the connection road of the bridge is severely damaged. So some
repairing work might ensurethe safeuse of this bridgefor few more years.
One of the local people said that very often people fall from the bridge into the
river when it becomes over crowded. It causes injuries to them but it is life
threatening for thosewho cannotswim.
The local Chairman knows this problem and seems to be indifferent about the
matter. So, the people of this locality think that a little attention of the higher
authority for the repairing of this bridge can ensurethe safeuse of this bridge.