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A 32-year-old man was shot to death allegedly in a clash between two factions of BNP centering the arrest of a leader of banned Chhatra League at Majhipara in Rupganj upazila of Narayanganj district on Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Mamun Bhuiya, son of Abdul Mannaf of Majhipara area. Quoting witnesses, Mehedi Islam, senior assistant superintendent of Narayanganj Police, said two factions of BNP—one led by Badal Bhuiya, organising secretary of Bhulta union unit Jubo Dal and another led by Zayedul Islam alias Babu, former publicity secretary of district unit Chhatra Dal—had been at loggerheads over establishing supremacy in the area. On Tuesday, Sabbir Hossain alias Khoka, former organising secretary of Bhulta union unit of banned Chhatra League was arrested. When Sabbir was being taken to the police station past the house of Badal Bhuiya, the supporters of Babu carried out an attack on them, triggering a clash. At one stage, Babu along with his supporters opened fire on his rival group, leaving Mamun injured with bullets. Later, he was taken to Dhaka Medical College and Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries at around 8:30 pm. Meanwhile, local people beat Sabbir mercilessly and handed him over to police. He is now undergoing treatment at National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (NITOR). Additional police have been deployed in the area following the incident. ASP Mehedi said Sabbir was the friend of Babu. Police are investigating the incident, he said.    

Over 100 villagers besieged Kumarkhali Police Station in Kushtia for nearly an hour on Wednesday, protesting the arrest of three women in connection with an attack on another woman accused of theft. A chase and counter-chase ensued between police and locals as the latter tried to snatch the arrestees from police custody. Despite the chaos, police eventually sent the accused to court under tight security. According to statements from villagers gathered at the police station premises, the woman who filed the case had allegedly stolen beef from a refrigerator and cash from a neighbour’s house on Monday afternoon. The family members reportedly caught her red-handed, beat her severely and shaved her head. Later that night, village level arbitration took place, during which she was fined after being found guilty. Bullet-hit body recovered in Kushtia:Police Rejecting the arbitration's decision, the woman filed a case the following day, accusing seven women from the village. Police arrested three of them on Wednesday morning. The news of the arrests quickly spread, prompting villagers to rush to the police station around 11am and stage a protest demanding the release of the detainees. Officer-in-charge of Kumarkhali Police Station Md Solaiman Sheikh said the accused were sent to court in line with legal procedure, despite obstruction from the villagers. He added that the situation was now under control.

With the emergence of a new sub-variant of COVID-19 in neighbouring countries, Bangladesh’s health authorities have issued a fresh nationwide alert, prompting the Rangamati district health department to swing into action. The picturesque hill district of Rangamati, a magnet for tourists year-round, is currently teeming with holidaymakers taking advantage of the Eid-ul-Azha vacation. The hilly district of Rangamati is a tourist area surrounded by hills, forests and the Kaptai Lake and the influx of tourists and the movement of boats on the Kaptai Lake is causing new concerns in the health department. During this Eid-ul-Adha holiday, a large gathering of travel enthusiasts has occurred, which raises concerns about the risk of coronavirus transmission in Rangamati. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) recently issued an emergency directive urging all regional health offices to strengthen COVID-19 preparedness. Rizvi questions govt preparedness over new COVID variant spread

A pall of gloom and grief hangs over Dhanachapur village in Netrakona’s Kendua upazila, where a dispute over eve-teasing spiralled into deadly violence on Tuesday, leaving one man dead and five others injured. The deceased, Anisur Rahman, 43, was a resident of the village and the son of Chan Mia Fakir. His life was cut short in a brutal clash that began with a disturbing incident of sexual harassment. According to locals, the unrest unfolded around 5:30pm when several women from the family of Saidul Islam were standing outside their home. A group of local youths, identified as Amin, Siddik Mia, Monir, Sajib, Kalam and Salam, reportedly approached them and began making lewd remarks and harassing them by singing suggestive songs. As the women protested, nearby villagers stepped in, managing to disperse the group and restore temporary calm. But what followed was an eruption of violence that has left the community reeling. Later that evening, a group of 10 to 15 men, allegedly led by Siddik Mia, stormed the house of Saidul Islam in retaliation. They physically assaulted family members, vandalised household items and sparked a violent clash. Amid the chaos, six individuals sustained injuries. DU student assaulted for protesting eve-teasing at Chandni Chowk Anisur Rahman, who was among the injured, was rushed to the local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds at around 8:15pm. Upon receiving information, police arrived at the scene and brought the situation under control. But, a tense atmosphere continues to prevail in the area, with residents gripped by fear and anxiety over further escalation. Talking to UNB, Mizanur Rahman, officer-in-charge of Kendua Police Station, said legal steps are underway. According to locals, this tragedy underscores a grim reality that casual harassment, when left unchecked, can erupt into deadly confrontation, especially in rural communities where social norms and justice often clash with entrenched impunity. Tenth-grader attacked for protesting eve-teasing; three arrested in Chandpur As Dhanachapur mourns one of its own, the village is left confronting the lingering trauma of violence, a stark reminder of how deeply rooted social issues like eve-teasing can fracture lives and communities.  

Residents of Khagail area in Sylhet's Companiganj upazila blocked the Sylhet–Companiganj–Bholaganj highway on Tuesday noon protesting frequent power outages, causing immense suffering to commuters and tourists. The demonstration began around 12pm in Khagail Mor area where local residents obstructed vehicular movement for nearly half an hour, demanding an end to persistent load-shedding. The road blockade resulted in long traffic congestion on both sides of the highway, affecting those traveling to and from the popular Sadapathor tourist spot. Tourists, drivers, and passengers were stuck in sweltering heat during the peak hours of the day. Upon receiving information, police from Companiganj Police Station rushed to the spot and managed to persuade the protesters to withdraw blockade, restoring traffic movement. Attackers vandalise Rabindra Kacharibari in Sirajganj over assault on a visitor  Local residents said power outages Companiganj area under Palli Bidyut have increased significantly in recent days, occurring repeatedly both during the day and night. On Monday night, a resident of the Khagail area  fell sick due to intense heat during power cut , triggering public outrage. Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Companiganj Police Station Uzair Al Mahmud said, “We spoke with the protesters and convinced them to withdraw blockade. They were also assured that the matter would be discussed with the Deputy General Manager of Palli Bidyut to find a solution.”

Police on Tuesday night said they recovered the bullet-riddled body of a 40-year-old man by the side of Kushtia-Jhenidah Highway in Sadar upazila. The deceased was identified as Tutul Hossain, son of late freedom fighter Turab Hossain of Madhupur village. After returning from abroad, Tutul had been running a tea stall in the area. Islami University Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Mehedi Hasan said locals spotted the body lying by the roadside around 9pm and alerted the police. 2 killed as microbus hits three-wheeler in N’ganj Upon receiving the information, police rushed to the spot and recovered the body, along with a shotgun, several rounds of bullets and a motorcycle. “He was shot in the face. Initial evidence suggests that he might have been killed elsewhere and his body dumped here,” the OC said. He added that they are at the scene and investigation is underway

A group of angry men vandalised the auditorium of Rabindra Kacharibari in Shahzadpur municipality area of Sirajganj district on Tuesday protesting alleged attack on a visitor over parking a motorcycle. Aslam Ali, officer-in-charge of Shahzadpur Police Station, said a visitor identified as Shahnewaz along with his family went to the Rabindra Kacharibari to visit the spot on Sunday. He also bought a ticket from the counter but did not get the token for parking his motorcycle after paying money. After visiting the spot, a staff member standing at the main gate of the Rabindra Kacharibari, asked for the token for his motorcycle. As Shahnewaz failed to do so, a scuffle took place between them. Later, the staff of the Rabindra Kacharibari along with the custodian took him to the office room where they allegedly beat up Shahnewaz over the issue. Later, local BNP leaders with Shahnewaz’s guardian rescued him. A written complaint was lodged with Shahzadpur Police Station that day. Protesting the issue, local people formed a human chain in front of Press Club premises in Sirajganj demanding punishment of those involved in the assault of the visitor. Later, a group of miscreants swopped on the auditorium of Rabindra Kacharibari and vandalised the window panes, door and furniture of the auditorium. On information, police rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control. Additional police have been deployed in the Rabindra Kacharibari to avert further trouble, said the OC.    

Two people were killed and two others were injured in a collision between a microbus and a battery-run auto-rickshaw at Tarabo in Rupganj upazila of Narayanganj district on Monday night. One of the deceased was identified as Shahrier Hasan Akash, 29, son of Abul Hasan while the identity of the other could not be known immediately. 10 students of school in Narayanganj fall sick with breathing problems Quoting witnesses, Liakat Ali, officer-in-charge of Tarabo Police Station, said the accident occurred in front of Saifing Factory in Tarabo Biswa Road area when the microbus hit the battery-run auto-rickshaw, leaving the driver of the auto-rickshaw and Akash dead on the spot and two more passengers of the vehicle injured. The injured were taken to a local hospital from where they were taken to Dhaka Medical College and Hospital for better treatment. Police could not arrest anyone as the microbus driver managed to flee the scene after the accident.    

At least 50 people were injured in a clash between two groups of villagers over a trifling matter at Dakkhin Srighar in Nasirnagar upazila of Brahmanbaria district on Tuesday. Khairul Alam, officer-in-charge of Nasirnagar Police Station, said an altercation was ensued among the supporters of Sarkar Bari and Boro Bari around 6:30 am over eating a cucumber. At one stage, the supporters of both groups, equipped with lethal weapons, attacked each other, leaving at least 50 people injured. One killed, 15 injured in clash between two groups in Brahmanbaria Among the injured, Jalal Mia, 45, Dulal Mia, 32, Shah Alam, 35, Rabbi Mia, 11, Amir Ali, 35, Mashuk Mia, 45 and Sahar Ali, 18, were taken to Sadar upazila while the others were given first aid at home. On information, police rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control.

A fire broke out at a jhut (garment waste) warehouse in  Ambag area under Konabari Police Station in Gazipur on Monday. According to the Fire Service, the fire broke out at around 1:15 pm.  Three units, including two from the Konabari Fire Station, rushed to the spot upon receiving the information and began working to bring the blaze under control. Mohammad Mamun, Deputy Assistant Director of Gazipur Fire Service, said the fire originated in a jhut warehouse and quickly spread around the area. But, no casualties have been reported in connection with the incident so far. The cause of the fire and the extent of damage are yet to be known, he added.