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6 killed, 1 injured as microbus falls into canal in Noakhali

Six people have lost their lives in a horrific road accident in Chandraganj Purba Bazar area of Begumganj upazila of Noakhali. The tragic accident occurred at around 5:30 am today, Wednesday (August 6).

Water level in Kaptai Lake reaches danger level, preparations underway to open sluice gates

The water level in Kaptai Lake in Rangamati has reached danger level due to continuous rain and water coming down from upstream. In this situation, 16 sluice gates of Kaptai Pani Power Plant will be opened 6 inches at 3 pm on Monday (August 4) to bring the water level in the lake under control. About 9,000 cusecs of water will be discharged daily, the center authorities have said.

25 kg pangas caught in Padma, price half a million taka!

A rare giant pangas fish, weighing 25 kg, has been caught in the Padma River in Goalanda Upazila of Rajbari! The price of this fish has risen to more than half a million taka. The fish was sold at an auction in the Daulatdia Ferry Ghat area of Goalanda on Friday morning for 57,500 taka.

Banned Chhatra League holds surprise procession in Begumganj, 4 arrested

Leaders and activists of the banned Chhatra League suddenly held a surprise procession in Begumganj, Noakhali. The procession started from the upazila's Chowmuhani Rail Line Road at around 3:45 pm on Thursday (July 31) and ended at Hasan Road. The procession was led by banned Chhatra League activist Jihad Hasan Ratan.

15 Bangladeshis handed over to BSF, flag meeting at Chuadanga border

The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) handed over 15 Bangladeshi nationals to the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) through a flag meeting held at the Joynagar border in Damurhuda upazila of Chuadanga. The meeting at the battalion commander level of the two countries was held near Main Pillar No. 76 of the border at around 1 pm on Thursday (July 31).

Bloody clash between Chhatra Dal and Jubo Dal in Habiganj, at least 50 injured

A fierce clash took place between the two sides in Ajmiriganj Municipality in Habiganj over a dispute between a former Chhatra Dal leader and a Jubo Dal leader. At least 50 people from both sides were injured in the incident. The injured are being treated at the local Upazila Health Complex and Habiganj Modern Sadar Hospital.

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.

4 killed in firing by JSS and UPDF in Khagrachari

At least four people were killed in a clash between armed groups of two political parties of the Chittagong Hill Tracts in Dighinala, Khagrachari. The deceased were members of the UPDF (pro-prosit) military wing, 'Ganmukti Fauj' or 'People's Liberation Army', police said.

“I want to serve the people by keeping the purpose and sacrifice of Abrar Fahad in my heart” — Moinuddin

Hafez Md. Moinuddin, a member of the central committee of the Bangladesh Nationalist Farmers’ Party and a potential BNP nomination candidate for Kushtia-4 constituency, visited the grave of martyr Abrar Fahad. On Friday (July 25) afternoon, he went from Biljani Bazar to Kaya Raydanga Cemetery with a huge motorcycle showdown and paid his respects.

6 killed in truck-microbus collision in Natore

Six people were killed in a head-on collision between a truck and a microbus in a horrific road accident on the Banpara-Hatikumrul highway in Baraigram, Natore. The tragic accident occurred at around 10 am on Wednesday (July 23) in the Tarmuj Pump area of the upazila.

Idol vandalized at Kali temple in Natore crematorium, administration investigating

A Kali idol was vandalized at Haludanga Sri Sri Maha Crematorium Kali Temple in Lalpur Upazila of Natore. Sometime between the evening of Monday (July 21) and the early hours of Tuesday, miscreants broke the idol. According to temple committee sources, the idol, about 10 feet high, made of clay, was installed inside the roofed pucca building of the temple. On Monday evening, as per the rules, the priest returned home after lighting the evening lamp. The next day, a person named Arpan Kumar found the idol broken at around 6 am. When the news spread, people from the local Hindu community and temple committee members quickly gathered at the spot.

Death sentence for rape, rapist ordered to sell land to collect fine

A court in Faridpur has sentenced Nuruddin Molla (57) to death for raping a 13-year-old, physically and mentally disabled girl. At the same time, he has been fined five lakh taka and has been ordered to pay the fine to the rape victim.

Rajbari Sadar Hospital's ongoing lift work 'stopped' due to non-payment of dues

The construction work of the 250-bed District Sadar Hospital in Rajbari is being disrupted due to extortionists. Multiple local extortionist groups are creating obstacles one after another in the installation of the hospital's lift. The officials present at the District Development Coordination Meeting expressed their anger over this.

Bhomra land port in complete shutdown, government losing Tk 30 crore revenue every day

A 'complete shutdown' program is underway in customs, duty and tax offices across the country demanding the removal of National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Abdur Rahman Khan and the withdrawal of the transfer order of officials. As part of this, all types of import and export activities have been closed at Bhomra land port in Satkhira since the morning of last Thursday (June 28). As a result, this one of the most important land ports in the country has practically become non-functional.

4 of the same family killed in landslide in Sylhet, anger over slow rescue work

Four members of the same family were buried in a landslide due to heavy rains in Golapganj Upazila of Sylhet. The tragic accident occurred at around 2:15 am on Sunday (June 1) in Bakhtiar Ghat village of Laxnaband Union No. 7 of the upazila.

20 injured in Khoksha bus-truck head-on collision, traffic stopped for several hours

At least 20 people were injured in a horrific road accident in Khoksha upazila of Kushtia when a bus and a truck collided head-on. The accident occurred at around 9 am today in the Paikpara Mirzapur area of the Kushtia-Rajbari highway. Eyewitnesses said that a local passenger bus leaving Kushtia was heading towards Rajbari. A truck coming from the opposite direction lost control and collided head-on with the bus. Due to the intensity of the collision, the bus overturned on the side of the road and the truck was twisted.

Tensions surrounding Panchagarh Press Club: Section 144 imposed, army and police deployed

The ongoing tension between the two sides of local journalists over the Panchagarh Press Club has reached an extreme level. When one side locked the club in an attempt to establish dominance, the other side broke the lock and entered the club, creating a chaotic situation in the city center. Fearing that this would deteriorate the law and order situation, the administration has imposed Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code and deployed the army and police.

Cocktails and domestic weapons recovered from shop of banned Chhatra League worker in Jhenaidah

Police have recovered a large quantity of sharp weapons and cocktails from the shop of a worker of the banned organization Chhatra League in Shivnagar area of Kaliganj town in Jhenaidah. A special team of Kaliganj police station conducted the raid today (Monday, May 26) at around 2 pm.

Student disciplined, principal beaten by guardian!

A sensational incident has taken place at Bhogoi Adarsh High School in Natherpetua Union of Manoharganj Upazila of Comilla. It has been alleged that a guardian of a student beat up the school's principal Md. Jahangir Alam after disciplining him. The incident took place on Saturday (May 24) at around 3:30 pm.

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.

Newly constructed road in Tentulia to be paved in 15 days, locals angry over irregularities

The people of Buraburi Union in Tentulia, Panchagarh, were hoping for a paved road. The road development project worth about 1.5 crore taka was started with the dream that there would be no more dust, mud or potholes while traveling from the market to the union parishad. But the reality is much tougher. The new road was paved just 15 days after construction. The angry villagers asked - "What do we gain from this development?"

People flock to see Kala Manik and Raja Babu of Pabna!

Ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, preparations for sacrificial animals have been in full swing across the country. In the meantime, two huge cows—‘Kala Manik’ and ‘Raja Babu’—have become the center of discussion in Ikarjana village of Pabna’s Santhia upazila. Local farmer Anisur Rahman has been raising the two cows as a hobby for about three years. He said that the two cows are of the Friesian cross and Shahiwal cross breed. Each is more than six feet tall and weighs approximately 32 maunds, i.e. about 1200 kg.

Bloodful clash between BNP and Jamaat in Kushtia, 11 injured

The century-old traditional Gazikalu-Champabati fair at Hogla Chapaigachi Bazaar in Jagannathpur Union of Kumarkhali in Kushtia turned into a battlefield on Tuesday evening. At least 11 people were injured in a fierce clash between BNP and Jamaat-backed leaders and activists over the fair. Many ordinary businessmen, who had set up shops here from far and wide in the pursuit of livelihood, were subjected to vandalism and looting.

Banglabandha's export flow does not stop despite India's ban

A truck carrying exportable goods has returned from Banglabandha land port after the Indian government banned the import of some products, including plastic, from Bangladesh. The truck had PVC doors worth several lakhs of taka, which were sent back on Sunday (May 19) afternoon. However, on the same day, nine trucks of plastic granules and ten trucks of cotton rags were exported to India through this land port. In addition, three trucks of potatoes were exported to Nepal.

Uncontrolled stone extraction with bomb machines in Tentulia: Natural resources are being looted in front of the administration's eyes!

A terrible festival of environmental destruction is underway in Tentulia upazila of Panchagarh. Stone is being extracted freely with bomb machines (dredges) in the dark of night in this town full of natural beauty. Despite multiple raids by the administration, police and BGB, this illegal activity has not stopped.

King of Rajbari: 20 maunds in weight, price 8 lakhs!

A huge Shahiwal bull, weighing about 20 maunds or 800 kg, has been prepared for sacrifice in Rajbari ahead of the upcoming holy Eid-ul-Azha! A farmer named Subash Sikder has raised this cow like a child for four years. He has been given the name—"King of Rajbari". He is asking for 8 lakh taka.

Father of banned Chhatra League President Saddam Hossain passes away

Father of banned Bangladesh Chhatra League President Saddam Hossain, freedom fighter Md. Aminul Haque (80) passed away due to old age at his residence in Boda upazila of Panchagarh district on Friday night (Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun). He had been suffering from various old age-related diseases for a long time.

PDBF employee tragically dies after being hit by van in Tentulia

A field employee of the Rural Poor Liberation Foundation (PDBF) tragically died in a road accident in Tentulia upazila of Panchagarh. The deceased has been identified as Ainul Haque (45), a resident of Babuani Jot village in Tirnoi Hat union and son of Abdul Gani.

Human chain in Bhajanpur demanding removal of principal

Local residents have formed a human chain and protest march demanding the cancellation of illegal recruitment and removal of Bhajanpur Nagar Technical and BM College Principal Abu Sufian in Panchagarh.

Panchgarh Sadar Upazila BNP President Abu Dawood and Secretary Mahfuzur Rahman

After a long wait, the triennial conference and leadership election of Panchagarh Sadar Upazila BNP was held. The results of the election for the posts of President and General Secretary were announced in the second session held at the Panchagarh Government Auditorium on Saturday (May 3) night. District BNP Member Secretary Farhad Hossain Azad announced the results.

Women activists beat up Mohila Dal leader in Khulna

A group of women activists of the same organization have been accused of beating up Mohila Dal joint secretary Syeda Arifa Ashrafi Chumki due to an internal dispute in front of the BNP party office in Khulna. The incident took place on KD Ghosh Road on Friday (May 2) afternoon. Chumki alleged that the accused were followers of Khulna Mohila Dal leader Aziza Khanam Eliza.

BNP leader Naushad Zamir heard the suffering of farmers in Panchagarh!

Barrister Naushad Zamir, International Affairs Secretary of the Central Executive Committee of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), went to the fields in Panchagarh, an agriculturally promising district in the northern region, and listened to the suffering of farmers. On Friday afternoon, he visited the houses and crop fields of farmers in various villages around Patsiri, including Garinabari Union, Sadar Upazila.

Madrasa teacher arrested in objectionable condition with disabled woman in Tentulia!

A local madrasa teacher has been caught in an objectionable condition with a disabled woman in Dargasing village of Tentulia upazila of Panchagarh. The incident took place on Tuesday (May 1) afternoon. The accused teacher, Md. Insan Ali, is an Arabic subject teacher at Fakirpara Dakhil Madrasa and a resident of Mohigach village of the upazila. His father's name is the deceased Anwar Khan.

lightning kills 4 including two schoolchildren in Comilla

Four people, including two schoolchildren, have tragically died in separate incidents in two upazilas due to lightning in Comilla. Another person was seriously injured in the incident and has been admitted to Comilla Medical College Hospital.

30 maunds of jatka seized in Subarnachar distributed to orphanages

The Upazila Fisheries Office has distributed 30 maunds of jatka seized during a drive in Subarnachar upazila of Noakhali to various orphanages. The drive was conducted on Saturday (April 27) night in the Bhuiyarhat Bazar area of Steamerghat No. 4 of the upazila.

kurigram devastated by Kalbaishakhi!

arious areas of Kurigram have been devastated by the fierce storm of Kalbaishakhi. On Saturday (April 26), a sudden strong gust of wind and a storm caused extensive damage in various upazilas of the district at around 10:30 pm. Numerous trees and electricity poles were blown down; acres after acres of paddy fields were damaged.

chairman breaks boat sculpture after announcing his departure from Awami League!

Abu Said Sikder, the long-time president and former chairman of Pinjuri Union Awami League in Kotalipara Upazila of Gopalganj, has broken the boat sculpture he built himself after announcing his departure from Awami League. He had been serving as the president of the union Awami League for almost 30 years.

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