Fire at sugarcane field in Gabindaganj
A fire broke out at a sugarcane field of Rangpur Sugar Mill in Gobindaganj upazila of Gaibandha today.
"A mysterious fire originated from an unknown source at eleven acres of land at Shahebganj cane farm around 1:30pm, causing a huge loss to the farm," said Alamgir Hossain Khan, assistant general manager and superintendent of the farm.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Firefighters from Gobindaganj rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control, reports our local correspondent.
Anower Hossain, DGM (Agriculture) of the sugar mill, estimated that fire damaged crops worth Tk. 4.5 lakh.
Someone might set the fire to intensify the ongoing situation, he added.
The cause behind the fire incident could be identified after investigation, said Abdul Hannan, UNO of Gobindaganj.
Meanwhile, evicted Santals in Madarpur and Joypurpara areas are passing their days with deep concern about their rehabilitation, food and employment.
On November 6, a triangular clash ensued among the indigenous people, workers of Rangpur Sugar Mills and police following an attempt by the workers of the sugar mill to evict the Santals from the mill area.
On that day, police reportedly opened fire and lobbed teargas shells during the clash at Sahebganj sugarcane farm, leaving two Santals dead and several others injured.
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