DHAKA, Sept 24, 2025 (BSS) – Speakers at a memorial meeting today recalled the contributions of journalist leader Ruhul Amin Gazi to the field of journalism saying he fought till death for the rights of journalists and to ensure free journalism and freedom of expression. The memorial meeting was jointly organized by Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ) and Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ) at Abdus Salam Hall of the Jatiya Press Club to mark the first death anniversary of BFUJ former President Ruhul Amin Gazi.  Former and current leaders of BFUJ, DUJ and Jatiya Press Club and senior journalists spoke at the memorial meeting with DUJ President Md. Shahidul Islam in the chair. Speakers said Ruhul Amin Gazi was always a voice of protest against injustice. He did not see who was behind him in adverse situations, they said, adding he always moved forward with courage. Noting that Ruhul Amin Gazi was a symbol of honest, fearless and courageous journalism, the speakers said, he did not bow down to any evil force in his journalistic life. He was an ideal for journalists for maintaining his position in practicing courageous journalism, they added. Highlighting the working life of Ruhul Amin Gazi, the speakers further said, Ruhul Amin Gazi has rendered many services to the nation.  He worked tirelessly till his death to achieve the rights of journalists. He had no alternative to achieve the rights of journalists, they said. This distinguished journalist had to be imprisoned for 18 months for opposing the injustice of the fascist government, yet he did not hesitate to protest against injustice, they added.   They said the ideals of Ruhul Amin Gazi and the path he showed will be followed by the present and future generations. Ruhul Amin Gazi will be remembered in the history of the country as a journalist leader, they said. The speakers said that Ruhul Amin Gazi was a persecuted and oppressed journalist. On the orders of the fascist government, he was imprisoned for 18 months without trial or guilt, they said, adding during that time, he was not allowed to take regular medicine and he was not even given necessary treatment and food.  Many journalists compromised with fascist Awami League but Ruhul Amin Gazi did not compromise with any injustice, they said.  They said he fought and struggled in the forefront of democracy all his life. Journalist Ruhul Amin Gazi, a former president of the Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ), passed away on September 24 last year.  He was 68. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son.

NATORE, Sept 24, 2025 (BSS) – Over 100 sacks of snails and clams were released into Chalanbil Beel today to maintain the wetland’s biodiversity. Earlier, Natore Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Majharul Islam conducted a drive in the Ningoin and Taligram areas and seized the snails and clams. Senior Upazila Fisheries Officer Shahadat Hasan, General Secretary of the environmental organization Chalan Beel Biodiversity Protection Committee Saiful Islam, and police personnel from Singra Thana were present during the drive. UNO Majharul Islam said, "A section of traders is engaged in the indiscriminate collection of snails, clams, and crabs from Chalan Beel, which threatens its biodiversity and the survival of beneficial aquatic species." He added that the administration and the fisheries department are working together to safeguard the beel’s ecological balance.