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BNP-Jamiyat's grand Ulama-Mashaykh conference in Durgapur

A grand Ulama-Mashaykh conference was held in Durgapur, Netrokona, under the joint initiative of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Bangladesh Jamiat Ulama-e-Islam. The conference, organized at the central Shahid Minar premises of Durgapur Municipality on Sunday afternoon, called for the restoration of democracy, establishment of voting rights and unity of the clerical community.

BNP candidate for Netrokona 5 constituency Abu Taher Talukder's obscene video leaked, viral on social media

A wave of controversy and dissatisfaction has emerged surrounding Abu Taher Talukder, the BNP’s preliminary prospective candidate for the Netrokona-5 (Purbadhala) parliamentary constituency. The situation escalated after several alleged obscene and objectionable videos of him went viral on social media, sparking anger among local party leaders and activists.

Robbers raid police station in Netrokona, loot 10 tons of gold ornaments

A horrific robbery took place at the house of a police inspector in Madan upazila of Netrokona using anesthetic drugs. During this, the robbers looted 10 tons of gold ornaments, including various items, estimated to be worth around 24 lakh taka.

Big success in anti-drug operation in Durgapur: Husband and wife arrested with 1,800 pieces of Yaba

The Narcotics Control Department has achieved significant success in its anti-drug operation in Durgapur upazila of Netrokona. A husband and wife were arrested red-handed with 1,800 pieces of Yaba in an operation conducted based on secret information. They were arrested from the Jhanjail area of the upazila on Monday (January 19) afternoon.

No trace of two schoolgirls missing in Netrokona 20 days later

No trace of the two schoolgirl friends who went missing from Bagra village of Chalisha union in Netrokona Sadar upazila has been found yet. 20 consecutive days have passed since they left their home on the morning of December 31, 2025; but no confirmed information has been found about their whereabouts. As time passes, the anxiety of the family and the concern of the locals are increasing.

Three-year-old child in critical condition after consuming poison thinking it was food in Durgapur

A three-year-old child named Mim is in critical condition after consuming poison thinking it was food in Durgapur, Netrokona. The incident took place in Chandigarh Mou village of the upazila on Wednesday (December 31) afternoon. Later, the child was referred to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital at 3:30 pm.

Former BNP MP Shaheen resigns in anger over denial of nomination!

Former BNP MP from Mymensingh-8 (Ishwarganj) constituency Shah Nurul Kabir Shaheen has resigned from the party. He announced his withdrawal from all party activities through a press conference at the Ishwarganj Press Club on Sunday (December 28) at 12 noon.

Candidato del BNP, abogado Kaiser Kamal, presenta su candidatura para la circunscripción de Netrokona-1

El abogado Kaiser Kamal, secretario de asuntos jurídicos del BNP central y secretario general del Foro de Abogados Nacionalistas, presentó su candidatura como candidato del BNP para la circunscripción de Netrokona-1 (Durgapur-Kalmakanda), en el distrito de Netrokona. Hoy, domingo 28 de diciembre, presentó formalmente su candidatura al escrutador en la oficina del Comisionado Adjunto.

52 candidates have filed nominations for five constituencies in Jamalpur, number of candidates may increase

A total of 52 candidates have filed nominations for the upcoming 13th National Parliament elections from five parliamentary constituencies in Jamalpur district so far. These nominations were collected in the last week of December 2025.

Madrasa student killed in Durgapur hit by battery-powered auto-rickshaw

A madrasa student named Md. Yunus (10) was killed in a hit by a battery-powered auto-rickshaw in Durgapur, Netrokona. Yunus was declared dead by the doctor on duty when he was brought to the Upazila Health Complex on Saturday (December 27) afternoon.

July fighter injured in stabbing at Islamic Mahasammelan of Jhanjail Madrasa in Durgapur

July fighter and Chhatra Dal leader Mamun (19) was injured in a stabbing at the Islamic Mahasammelan held at the premises of Jhanjail Madrasa in Durgapur Upazila of Netrokona. The sensational attack took place at around 10:30 pm on Tuesday (December 23), which has created widespread excitement and tension in the area.

Smiles on children's faces in Durgapur: Distribution of gifts to 283 children

The Central and Southern Bangladesh Child Development Project (BD-0422) has taken an exceptional initiative to bring smiles to the faces of underprivileged children in Durgapur, Netrokona. The project has distributed gifts to 283 children from different areas of the upazila. The program was held on Monday (December 22) afternoon at the Baromori Compassion Auditorium in Durgapur Upazila in the presence of local dignitaries.

Jubo Dal's mass outreach and leaflet distribution on behalf of Barrister Kaiser Kamal in Netrokona-1 constituency

Barrister Kaiser Kamal, the nominated candidate of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in Netrokona-1 (Durgapur-Kalmakanda) constituency, has received the paddy sheaf symbol.

Jubo Dal's mass outreach and leaflet distribution on behalf of Barrister Kaiser Kamal in Netrokona-1 constituency

Barrister Kaiser Kamal, the nominated candidate of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in Netrokona-1 (Durgapur-Kalmakanda) constituency, has received the symbol of a sheaf of rice.

Mymensingh-1 creates history, candidates from all parties at one table!

Candidates from all parties contesting the upcoming election for Mymensingh-1 (Haluaghat-Dhobaura) constituency sat at one table and gave a message of cordial discussion and unity. The meeting, held at Hotel Imex International in Haluaghat Upazila Sadar on Monday (December 15) morning, was organized to avoid election-time tension, maintain a peaceful environment, and ensure a fair and orderly conduct of the election.

Dalit women's fistful of rice for an exceptional Durga Puja in Sherpur

Hindu tribal and Dalit women in Satani Para Mahalla of Sherpur district town have organized a unique initiative to celebrate Durga Puja. They have collected money for this puja by collecting a handful of rice each day while cooking and selling it. This initiative is being led by a women's organization called "Uma Sangha".

BNP leader served with show cause notice for embezzlement of mosque money and road damage

A show cause notice (show cause notice) has been issued to a union BNP leader in Barhatta upazila of Netrokona on charges of multiple irregularities including embezzlement of mosque money, road damage and embezzlement of river lease income.

BNP protests and demonstrations in Madan over NCP leader's negative comments about Babar

BNP has strongly protested in Madan upazila of Netrokona after National Citizen Party (NCP) chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari made negative comments about former state minister for home affairs Lutfuzzaman Babar. At a function held at the Collector's Ground in Netrokona on Sunday on the occasion of NCP's 'July Padayatra', Nasiruddin Patwari spoke by mentioning Babar's name, raising the issue of the ten-truck arms case during the BNP government's time. This created anger in Babar's own area, Madan.

Chhatra Dal is the new address of five leaders of the anti-discrimination movement

Five active members of the anti-discrimination student movement in Mymensingh have resigned from their organization and joined the Bangladesh Nationalist Chhatra Dal (Chhatra Dal). They were welcomed by local leaders and activists of Chhatra Dal with flowers and garlands.

In Mymensingh, 33 thousand families are under water in 3 upazilas

33 thousand families are trapped in water due to heavy rains and landslides in Haluaghat, Dhobaura and Phulpur upazilas of Mymensingh. In this situation, the relief distribution program is going on along with the rescue work of the victims.

Flood situation worsened due to landslides and heavy rains in Sherpur, 7 people died

Incessant rains and landslides from upstream have worsened the flood situation in Sherpur. The water of various rivers of the district has increased. New areas are being flooded. The floods that started on Friday (October 4) have so far claimed 7 lives. Many are missing.

28 doctors expelled for drug involvement

28 Irtan doctors including Chhatra League leaders have been temporarily dismissed on charges of extortion and drug involvement in the Mymensingh Medical College campus and hostel area. The authorities took this decision in the academic council meeting held at the college auditorium on Saturday afternoon.

Combined Ulama Mashaikh Parishad protest in Netrakona

Rasul If the Indian government does not arrest and bring to justice the Hindu priest who insulted whom, I will march towards India if necessary - Maulana Nurullah Bhuiyan. Today, Sunday, September 29, at 2:00 pm, a huge protest procession was taken out in front of Jamia Miftahul Uloom Madrasah, Barhata Road, Barhata Road in Maharashtra, India, to protest against the abuse of Hindu priest Katrik Mahanabi (PBUH) in Maharashtra, India by the initiative of Sammilita Ulama Mashaikh Parishad Netrakona. The procession circumambulated the important roads of the district town and ended with a rally in front of the press club.

Ameer of Kalmakanda was seriously injured in the accident.

Amir Maulana Habibur Rahman of Jamaat-e-Islami's Kalmakander Upazila was seriously injured in an accident on his way home from a workers' conference in Netrakona. He taught at Kalmakanda Al Jamiatul Alim Madrasa.

A fire broke out in a shopping center at midnight

A fire broke out at Bilasi Shopping Center in Balijuri Bazar of Jamalpur's Madarganj Upazila Sadar on Wednesday (August 27) at around 1 am. 3 units of fire service brought the fire under control after 4 hours of effort. The owner said that there was a loss of Rs.

Manbatat Durg Samaj Kalyan organization is collecting money for the flood victims.

In the current situation, the country is not good, the people of the country are not good. In this situation, various social, religious and political organizations are already helping the Banvasi people of the country. In continuation of that, the well-known social organization of Kalmakanda upazila of Netrakona district, Humanity Durg Samaj Kalyan Sangathan is collecting financial funds from various schools and colleges.

Gani Mia of Sherpur returned as a corpse while trying to change her fate

Gani Mia went to Dhaka to collect loan money. He used to drive rickshaws for rent in Mohakhali, Dhaka. After driving the rickshaw every day, he would deposit it in the garage and return home. On July 19, he was having tea at a tea shop by submitting a rickshaw, while clashes and shootings were going on in the anti-discrimination student movement. At that time, a bullet hit the chest of Gani Mia who was sitting in the tea shop. Local people rushed him to the hospital where he died. His family found his body on July 22.

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