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Drug administration warns against selling drugs without prescription

The Bangladesh Chemist and Druggist Samity (BCDS), Bera, organized its general meeting on Saturday at the Bera Municipality auditorium. The event addressed critical issues related to pharmaceutical practices and drug regulations.
Md. Morshidul Islam, Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Bera, attended the meeting as the chief guest. In his speech, he emphasized the importance of adhering to the rules and regulations of the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC) and following the guidelines set by the Bangladesh Drug Administration.
Md. Nazmul Hasan, Assistant Director of the Drug Administration in Pabna, served as a special guest. He reminded members that selling low-quality, expired, or adulterated medicines is strictly prohibited and assured attendees that the drug administration office is always open to receive complaints.
Another special guest, Md. Rokonuzzaman, Drug Superintendent of Pabna, highlighted that only 39 Over-the-Counter (OTC) drugs are approved for sale without a prescription. He issued a strong warning to BCDS members, emphasizing that no medicines should be sold without proper prescriptions.
Several other distinguished guests spoke at the event, including Md. Mizanur Rahman, Upazila Livestock Officer; Md. Waliur Rahman, Officer-in-Charge of Bera Model Thana; Md. Abdul Hannan, President of the Bera Press Club; Md. Dipu, Secretary of the Bera Press Club; Dr. A. Bakee; Md. Raja; Mr. Tarek; A. Latif; Md. Ibrahim Hossain; and Pintu.
The speakers unanimously agreed on the need to combat drug resistance through enhanced awareness and motivational efforts among the community and stakeholders.
Md. Nazmul Islam presided over the meeting, while Md. Liton conducted the program.

Feeding festival held in Bera

Bera, Pabna: An extraordinary feeding festival was organized at Dokkhin Para in Bera Municipality on Friday evening, bringing together the local community in a unique show of unity and tradition.
The event, now in its 11th year since its inception in 2013, saw active participation from over 100 young villagers who played key roles in making the festival a success. Participants purchased fresh vegetables from the local market and assisted the chief cook in preparing the signature dish, a mixed vegetable dish locally known as hospos.
Nurunnabi, a local school teacher and one of the event organizers, shared details about the scale of the preparation. “We used 200 kilograms of rice, 80 maunds of vegetables, and 50 kilograms of cereals to prepare the meal. All expenses were voluntarily funded by the villagers,” he said.
The cooking process began at 7:00 p.m. and concluded by 10:00 p.m., after which the food was served to attendees. The festival highlighted the strong communal spirit of the village, with guests expressing their joy at being part of the event.
This annual tradition has become a symbol of unity for the residents of Dokkhin Para, demonstrating the power of collective effort in preserving local customs.

Company fined for environ violations

A mobile court in Bera upazila, Pabna, fined Young Bangla Manufacturing Company Taka one lakh (100,000) for violating environmental protection regulations.
The company, located in Dharmaganj under Masumdia Union Parishad, had been burning jute sticks to produce carbon powder for export. However, the process was found to cause significant environmental pollution over a prolonged period.
Upon receiving information about the violation, Md. Murshidul Islam, Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) and Executive Magistrate of Bera, conducted a mobile court on December 22, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. The court imposed the fine on the company manager, Md. Rajidur Rahman, under sections 12 and 17 of the Environmental Protection Act, 1995 (amended in 2010).
Md. Abdul Momin, an inspector from the Department of Environment, was also present during the operation.
Md. Rajidur Rahman, son of Abdul Rahman, is a resident of Bitua Kandi in Gabtoli, Bogra.

Farewell prog for principal Anwar held

A farewell program for Md. Obaidul Anwar, Principal of Nilphamari Government Women College, was held on the college premises on Wednesday. The event, organized by the Teachers Council, celebrated his distinguished service and contributions to the institution.
Vice-Principal Professor Mohammad Shahjahan presided over the program, which was attended by principals from various colleges and the staff of Nilphamari Government Womens College.
Md. Obaidul Anwar, who took on the role of Principal on February 3, 2021, worked tirelessly to improve the college development and educational standards.
During his farewell speech, Principal Anwar expressed his gratitude and emotions, stating, “It is really hard to leave my favorite institution. I feel proud and express gratitude to Almighty Allah as I have completed my service life in a beautiful way.”

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