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| Pirojpur: | The ............ (25/09/05) | |
| Dhaka Division Dhaka Faridpur Gazipur Gopalganj Jamalpur Kishoreganj Madaripur Manikganj Munshiganj Mymensingh Narayanganj Narsingdi Netrokona Rajbari Shariatpur Sherpur Tangail Chittagong Division Khulna Division Rajshahi Division Barisal Division Sylhet Division |
We start cycling faster as we had the intension to reach Jhalokathi via Pirojpur. Before reaching Pirojpur we stopped at two places. First time we were being thirsty and wanted to drink something and later it was another nice bridge before entering the boundary of Pirojpur town. While we were taking pictures Dilip phoned me and ask me to go towards the residence of DC as he was not in his office. We arrived at town and asked people for the location of residence of DC. When we were running to that direction we saw a car coming from that area and crossed us towards the DC office. I saw a police beside driver. I asked a traffic nearby and he assured me that it was the car of DC and he was there in the car. So, we also changed direction following that car. Soon we reached at DC office and met our partners. Dilip introduced me with some staffs of the DC office and one of them introduced me with the bodyguard of DC. He was a very handsome young man and when he heard about our purpose he advised us to meet him at his residence. He also assured me that if we will not seek accommodation. I asked him about the distance of Jhalokathi and he told me that it was not too far if we can cycle faster. I discussed with Dilip and asked him to start for Jhalokathi with Angela hoping that they will reach Jhalokathi before Sunset. So come downstair to say goodbye to Angela & Dilip and then I paddled with Rana for the residence of DC. On our way we stopped at a place to eat Chotpoti (One kind of junk food). The taste of Chotpoti was very good and I saw some pictures of Azmer (it is a holy shrine) inside his food-cart. Soon we reached at DC's residence and waited nearby for his return. When he returned we entered and this time the bodyguard of him helped us truely. Rana looked after our cycles and I entered his residence. He asked me a lot of questions related with our tour. I told him as much as possible. I told him what we have done today and when we arrived at Pirojpur. I expressed my intension to start for Jhalokathi after getting the paper of him. He asked me to wait a bit and soon he gave me the paper and 200 taka. He asked me to paddle faster if I want to have a safe journey. Outside of his room I met the bodyguard of him standing with DC's child. I thanked him for his help and start cycling with Rana. We were cycling fast but while we were crossing the Stadium I asked Rana to stop as we have not taken any picture of Pirojpur yet. So, it was a good landmark for us to take photograph at the entrance written PIROJPUR STADIUM. I opened my bag to get the Camera. After getting the camera in my hand I looked for a suitable point to take photo. All on a sudden an army person came out from inside the stadium and forbid us to photograph around stadium area. He told us that they are camping inside the stadium and for that reason the whole area around the stadium is considered as "Restricted Area" for the time being. Befor eI pack the camera and ride to leave that area two vehicles full with soldiers returned from somewhere. One of the officer in a vehicle asked our identity and the purpose of standing at the stadium gate. After listening about us he wanted to check our paper and alllowed us to take photo. He only told me to be careful about not getting any sign of them in the picture. He ordered some of his soldier to close the main gate of the stadium as one of their truck inside the stadium was in the display of my Digital Camera. I took a photo of Rana and Rana took mine. He watched a few photo in the playback mode of the camera and wished us a safe journey. We start cycling again for Jhalokathi. Soon the sun was setting away and we were paddling very fast till the light exist. Dilip phoned us after Sunset and told us that they have reached Jhalokathi town safely. But from a sign board at a store I understood that we were still at Pirojpur. We entered the border of Jhalokathi After a long time. |
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