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Mirsarai fish farms suffer catastrophic losses

Kamrul Islam, a prominent fish farmer in the Muhuri project area of Mirsarai upazila, Chattogram, had been preparing to sell a variety of fish species from his 80-acre farm in just a month. However, the recent devastating floods have dashed his hopes, sweeping away all the fish from his project.
The floodwaters have resulted in a catastrophic loss for Kamrul, who had invested over Tk6 crore, with the fish valued at approximately Tk9 crore. Kamrul is now left reeling from the loss of his capital.
Unfortunately, Kamrul plight is not unique. The Feni River overflowed, inundating more than 500 fisheries projects spread across roughly 6,000 acres in the Osmanpur and Ichakhali areas near the Bay of Bengal. The floodwaters carried away all the fish from these projects.
Nasim Al Mahmud, fisheries officer of Mirsarai Upazila, told reporters that the region hosts about 8,000 acres of fish projects, with around 6,000 acres concentrated in Ichakhali and Osmanpur unions. These areas have been severely affected, with fish from the projects being washed away into the Feni River and the Bay of Bengal, he said.
The financial loss to the fish farmers is estimated to exceed Tk600 crore, said Mahmud.
The affected fish farmers say they are devastated, as they had never before experienced such a sudden disaster. Many lamented that if there had been an early warning of the impending floods, they might have taken preventive measures. Instead, they could do nothing but watch helplessly as the floodwaters swept away their livelihoods.
According to the Mirsarai Upazila Fisheries Office, the fisheries projects in the Muhuri area produce approximately 50,000 tonnes of fish annually. Each day, 70 to 80 tonnes of fish are supplied to markets across the country, generating around Tk1,000 crore in annual sales. The fish produced in this area not only meets the needs of Mirsarai upazila but also supplies 70% of Chattogram fish demand.

Xiaomi provided essential supplies flood-affected families

Xiaomi Bangladesh has distributed essential supplies to 2,000 families impacted by recent severe flooding across several districts in Bangladesh. The supplies were handed over to the President of the Bangladesh Navy Family Welfare Association at the association office. This initiative reflects Xiaomi Bangladesh ongoing commitment to supporting communities during times of crisis. In this critical moment for our country, Xiaomi Bangladesh believes that everyone will come together and support those affected by the floods.
The recent floods, triggered by heavy rains and upstream surges, have affected thousands of families across eight districts, including Feni, Comilla, Sunamganj, and Chattogram. Over 350,000 people in Feni alone have been displaced, creating an urgent need for immediate assistance.
Ziauddin Chowdhury, Country Manager of Xiaomi Bangladesh, stated, "During these difficult times, it is crucial that we come together as a community to support those affected by the floods. We are proud to have provided essential supplies to the Bangladesh Navy, who ensured that the aid reached the families in need as quickly and efficiently as possible. Xiaomi is committed to standing by the people of Bangladesh, especially during moments of crisis, and we will continue to do so as long as it is needed."

BGB, Indian smugglers clash in Satkhira

Indian smugglers attacked members of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) at the Daluigacha border in Kalaroa upazila of Satkhira around 2am on Sunday.
BGB members fired five rounds of blank bullets to fend off the attackers.
Following the gunfire, the smugglers abandoned their shipment of drugs and fled into the dense forest on the Indian side of the border.
The BGB recovered 252 bottles of Indian Phensedyl, 51 bottles of liquor, and two sharp local weapons from the scene.
Ashraful Haque, captain of the Satkhira BGB-33 Battalion, said that a group of smugglers from India had crossed the Daluigacha border into Bangladesh.

Cumilla EPZ closed for two days amid rising flood water

Authorities have closed down the Cumilla Export Processing Zone (EPZ) for two days – Sunday and Monday – amid rising flood water in the area.
Whether the EPZ will open after the two days will depend on whether the flood situation improves or not, Cumilla EPZ Executive Director Abdullah Al Mahbub told The Business Standard today (24 August) after a meeting of investors.
Mahbub said water from some parts of the city mixes with Dakatia River through two drains in the EPZ area. "Now, the situation has reversed. Water is entering the EPZ area from the opposite side."
"Besides, EPZ workers are facing problems coming to work due to the flood. Many can also get sick from these waters.
"Keeping in mind the flood situation, the investors decided to close the EPZ for the next two days," he said.

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