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Korea Herald
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Dhaka's birds are disappearing — should we be worried?
DHAKA, Bangladesh (Daily Star/ANN) — A poetic yet urgent call to action, the documentary, "Dhakar Pakhi: Chhoto Hoye Ahschey Akash," chronicles the quiet disappearance of birdlife in Dhaka — revealing not just what we are losing from our skies, but what we risk forgetting within ourselves. For about 15 months, filmmaker Asker Ibne Firoz (Rusho) has been in pursuit of filming a documentary that will showcase bird displacement to the people of our country. The documentary, currently being shot is hoping to depict in moving detail the fragile lives of birds in Dhaka. Firoz points out that things are changing fast in Dhaka. The wetlands, grassy patches, and quiet groves that once provided sanctuary for hundreds of bird species are now being wiped away due to urbanization. "If you look back at 20 years, the same grassy areas are not here anymore. Places like Purbachal, Rupganj, and other areas outside Dhaka still have some greenery, but that, too, is fading. If we don't act now, in 20 years, they'll look just like Dhaka," voiced Firoz, with concern. That is a chilling prediction, however, the story is not just about birds. It is also about us. This becomes a tale about what we stand to lose along the way, and how distant we have become from our own environment. Hardly anybody knows that more than 200 bird species call Dhaka home. So, the question begs, should we not be a little more aware of our environment? After all, every animal plays an equally important role in balancing nature. Wildlife is not only about beauty, but also about mutual survival. Yet, we seem to forget that. Firoz questioned, "The several species of birds in and around Dhaka are one of our most underrated natural resources. But, how can we possibly protect that which we don't even know exists?" The documentary is aimed at opening the hearts and minds of the general people, especially the children of tomorrow. This is because the future relies on what they choose to do with the knowledge of the documentary — will they protect the birds or forget them? "In human films, there are roles, timetables, structure," Asker Ibne Firoz explains. "But here, nature writes the story. You might wait three to four days just for a single moment. You might sit in rain, heat, and complete silence, just for a glimpse that might change your perception of things." A memorable scene was when the crew, drenched and huddled in raincoats, filmed a mother bird feeding its chick, which was struggling due to the rain. "The baby bird needed warmth from food to survive. We watched as the mother tried again and again, in the downpour. That's the kind of love and instinct you can't script." Firoz recalls. Ultimately, there is no pinning down or moralizing in this documentary. Rather, there is an invitation instilled with passion. An invitation to see, to feel, and, finally, to do. In an evolving world, this film offers an opportunity to step back for a rare moment.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Time of India
Muzaffarnagar court sentences man to life for 2020 murder of his wife
Representative image. AGRA: A local court in Muzaffarnagar has sentenced a 45-year-old man, Firoz Ahmed , to life imprisonment for the 2020 murder of his wife. Additional district sessions judge (ADJ) Rekha Singh also imposed a fine of Rs 12,000 on Firoz, said ADGC Kamal Kumar on Friday. The case dates back to October 18, 2020, when Shahid Ahmed , the victim's brother, informed the Khatauli police station that Firoz had shot and killed his sister. Shahid stated in his police complaint that he received a phone call from his sister, Khushnuma , saying that her husband was fighting with her because he had harassed her. Later the next day, according to Shahid's complaint, when he approached Khushnuma's in-laws' house and tried to make her husband, Firoz, understand, he shot her. Operation Sindoor India's air defence systems shoot down Pak drones in J&K, Punjab & Rajasthan India-Pakistan tensions: Delhi airport issues travel advisory Operation Sindoor: Multiple explosions heard at several Pakistan air bases She was immediately rushed to the hospital, where doctors declared her dead. The police registered a case under Sections 302 (Murder) and 120B (Criminal Conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code and arrested Firoz the following day. They recovered the murder weapon and a country-made pistol from him, leading to a separate case under the Arms Act. Weeks later, the police filed a chargesheet against the accused in December 2020, culminating in the conviction and sentencing announced on Thursday. ADGC said the convict used to harass his wife, and on the day of the incident, after a heated argument with her, he shot her dead in the house. "After examining witnesses and evidence, the court convicted the man and passed its judgement,' ADGC said, adding that the convict was taken into police custody and sent to jail.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Time of India
Jaipur blast plot: NIA & Raj cops bring Firoz to Ratlam
Indore: National Investigation Agency's (NIA) most wanted fugitive, Firoz Khan — who was arrested last month in the Jaipur serial blast conspiracy — was brought back to hometown Ratlam from Bhopal central jail early Friday morning. A team of 20-22 NIA officers and Rajasthan police took Firoz, 48, to his residence in Ratlam and a farmhouse on Julwania Road, alleged to be the site where the conspiracy for the Jaipur serial blasts was planned. The farmhouse is owned by Imran, the alleged mastermind already in custody, and it was earlier searched by NIA. "The NIA team had come to recreate the scene and carry out investigations. We provided them with the necessary force in the city," said Ratlam SP Amit Kumar. Firiz was transported the 300km from Bhopal to Ratlam under heavy security, with his face completely covered by a black cloth. He was questioned at Station Road police station, which was heavily guarded and off-limits to civilians for the period. After the questioning, the team left for Jaipur with Firoz around 12:30pm. Ratlam police arrested Firoz from his sister's house on April 2 when he had slipped into the city to celebrate Eid. He is alleged to be the treasurer of extremist group Al-Sufa. NIA had announced a cash reward of Rs 5 lakh for his capture, and most-wanted posters were pasted across the city. The case dates to March 30, 2022, when Rajasthan Police intercepted a suspicious vehicle at Nimbahera. The search led to the arrest of three Ratlam residents — Zubair Pathan, Saifullah alias Saif Khan, and Altamash. The vehicle contained explosive materials, timers, batteries, and wires, which were intended for making bombs. The arrested suspects were affiliated with Al-Sufa, a terror outfit, and conspired with eight other members — Ameen Fawda, Ameen Haji, Mazhar alias Chotu, Imran Pathan, Yunus Saki, Imran Matka, Aqib from Maharashtra, and Feroz alias Sabzi — to execute serial blasts in Jaipur, say police. Nimbahera police registered a case under Explosive Substances Act and the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). NIA took over investigation and arrested 10 of the accused but Firoz, one of the five founding members of Al-Sufa, managed to evade capture until last month. A resident of Anand Colony, Ratlam, Firoz had a prior criminal record, with an FIR registered against him in 2014 for criminal intimidation, unlawful assembly, and rioting.
New Indian Express
27-04-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
‘How can I survive without my husband if deported?': Pakistani nationals face uncertainty after visas revoked
PATNA: The Centre's decision to revoke all visas issued to Pakistani nationals has come as a bolt from the blue for them. 'I would rather die on the land where I was born (India) than return to Pakistan,' so says a visibly despondent Nusarat Firoz (62). Firoz — who married a Pakistani national named Firoz Akhtar in 1992 and moved across the border — returned to India with their three children after the death of her husband in 2012. Back in India, she and her children have spent more than a decade living with her brothers in Bihar's Patna. 'I have been here with my children for the last 13 years or so. I have got my daughter married in Patna. My two sons, who have finished studies, are doing well in life. The government directive to cancel the visas has upended our lives,' she rues. Firoz's is not an isolated case. Waziha from Pakistan's Karachi tied the knot with Tanveer Ahmad, an Indian national, in 2012. She has been living with her husband and three children in Bihar's Muzaffarpur since then. But her future hangs in the balance now. 'I have been living here on an extended visa. I have not been to Pakistan since we got married.' Waziha, a native of Pakistan's Sindh province, says, 'Now, India is our 'mulk' (country),' she insists, expressing her reluctance to go back to Pakistan. In a separate case, Aftab Alam, also a resident of Muzaffarpur whose family is in Pakistan, is anxious as he would not be able to meet his wife and their 10-year-old daughter now. These are just some of the many Pakistani nationals and families bearing the brunt of the government move triggered by the Pahalgam terror attack.
