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Students from the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science of Chittagong University (CU) locked the main gate of the university demanding a solution to academic session jam and the appointment of permanent teachers. The students staged a protest in front of the university's main gate around 1:45 pm on Wednesday. Ferry driver missing after it capsizes with vehicles in Padma River Expressing their concerns about the current situation of the department, they observed a sit-in programme carrying placards with slogans such as “We want answer”, “We want academic calendar” etc. Prabiul Alam Pasha, a student of the department’s 2019-20 academic session, said that the department has started its journey from the 2015-16 session. “But so far there are no permanent teachers, officials, and staff. We have to take to the streets for results after the exam and the new academic year’s routine,” he said.  Mostafizur Rahman Nayeem, a student of the same session, said, “We have a future. But so far we are stuck in session jam. It's like we're spending our whole lives here. Will they increase the age requirements of us for employment? ’ Chairman of the department Prof Dr Mohammad Abul Mansur said that this is a special department related to sports. “It is not like the Bengali or English department. CU is one of the only three universities in Bangladesh with this department. As a result, there are not enough graduates from this department. Moreover, there is a lack of primary qualifications for those who apply to be teachers. For this reason, it was not possible to appoint teachers according to the demands of the department. As a result, the session jam has been prolonged,” he said. Weather Update: Will it rain in Dhaka? Proctor Dr. Nurul Azim Sikder said the administration is trying to resolve the problem after discussion with the students. “We support their movement, we do not want the students to suffer. They are demanding to talk to the vice-chancellor directly, we have assured them that the matter will be discussed with her,” he said. 

Kurigram district in Bangladesh is currently grappling with a mild cold wave and dense fog, posing significant threats to local agriculture. Farmers, particularly those cultivating boro rice, are increasingly concerned about the potential damage to seedbeds and crop fields due to the harsh weather. Despite efforts such as applying pesticides and covering seedbeds with polythene, farmers remain worried. Anisur Rahman, a farmer from Bhogdanga in Sadar upazila, reported that although his boro seedlings are ready for planting, the cold and fog have hindered this process. Mantaj Ali, another local farmer, voiced concerns over his potato field, which is now completely enveloped in fog. Subal Chandra, an officer at the Kurigram Weather Observatory Centre, noted that the temperature dropped to 12.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday and similar conditions are expected to persist for the next few days. He also warned of a cold wave hitting the district by the end of the month. Rainfall threatens mustard crop in Jashore, farmers fear losses Biplab Kumar Mohonta, deputy director of the Kurigram Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE), explained that the cold weather has delayed boro plantation of 6,500 hectares of seedbeds. He cautioned that temperatures below 13 degrees Celsius could cause seedbed leaves to turn yellow. The DAE has already advised farmers to take additional measures to protect their seedbeds from damage.

Police recovered the body of an auto-rickshaw driver from Trishal upazila of Mymensingh on Tuesday. The body was found at a banana plantation in Ragmara Chairman Bari area near Dhaka-Mymensingh highway of the upazila on Tuesday afternoon. The deceased was identified as Rakib, 14 of Konabari village of Sadar union of the upazila. Homeo doctor given no chance in macabre daylight killing murdered in Mymensingh Abu Bakar Siddique, officer-in-charge (investigation) of Trishal Police Station, confirmed the matter. According to police and family sources, Rakib was a physically challenged auto-rickshaw driver. On Monday afternoon, he left home with his autorickshaw and did not return home at night. Rakib's family members could not find him after searching in various places. ASI killed in Mymensingh road accident A day after he was missing, locals found the body lying on the plantation on Tuesday afternoon and informed the police. Later, police recovered the body from the spot. However, his autorickshaw was not found. Family members went to the spot and identified the body. Rakib's father Babul Mia said, "My physically challenged son was missing since yesterday. He used to drive an autorickshaw. I searched for my son all night in the surrounding upazilas. I couldn't find him. Although his body was found today, we did not get the autorickshaw. We, father and son, used to earn money with this autorickshaw." Mymensingh-3: Poppy's win confirmed, AL moves to 263  The body was sent to the Mymensingh Medical College Hospital morgue for autopsy. A case in this regard is under process to be filed at the police station, said the OC.

Eight people, including a member of Bangladesh Navy, were injured when a microbus overturned near Bangabandhu tunnel at Anwara point in Chattogram on Tuesday. The injured were identified as Navy personnel Gazi Mahbub Rahman Rony, 39; driver Rubel, 30; Ali Martuza, 27; Rashedul Karim, 28; Farhana Akter, 26; Munna, 25; Kanchim, 22; and Sazzad Hossain. Read: Motorcyclist dies in Bogura road crash  Zahir Uddin, officer-in-charge of Karnaphuli Police Station, said the accident occurred in the morning when the microbus skidded off the road and overturned after hitting a traffic police box on the road divider, as its driver lost control over the wheels due to poor visibility caused by dense fog, leaving eight people injured. Among the injured, Gazi Mahbub was taken to Patenga BNS Hospital while the others were admitted to Chattogram Medical College and Hospital. Read: 2 people killed in separate road accidents in Chattogram 

Five members of a family suffered burn injuries as miscreants set a house on fire in Dhaka’s Keraniganj early today. Aminul Islam, additional superintendent of police, said miscreants set the house of one Julhas on fire by pouring petrol at 4 am. They also locked the door from the outside.  Read: Karwan Bazar slum fire: Firefighters recover 2 burnt bodies  Julhas along with his two children and two other family members sustained burn injuries in the fire. Hearing their screams for help, neighbours rescued them with burn injuries. On information, a firefighting unit rushed to the spot and extinguished the fire. Read: Habiganj polling center burnt  The injured were taken to the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. Police are trying to arrest the arsonists, said Aminul Islam.

The Forest Department has rescued a rare species of olive ridley sea turtle weighing about 35 kg while it was stuck in the mud while laying eggs in Manpura upazila of Bhola. The turtle was released into the water after being rescued from Kada Char on the bank of the Meghna River near Ishwarganj of the upazila on Monday morning. Rare Olive Ridley sea turtle rescued in Bhola Aminul Islam, wildlife and biodiversity conservation officer of the Bhola Forest Department, confirmed the matter. Rashedul Islam, range officer of Monpura Forest Department, said a team of the forest department rescued the turtle from the bank of the Meghna River on the east side of the Ishwarganj area of the upazila around 9:45 am on Monday. 12th national election: Awami League bags all four seats in Bhola Later, at 10:30 am, the turtle was released in a healthy condition in the Meghna River beside the Janglar canal in the Char Jamshed area of Hajir Hat Union, he said. He also said, three sea turtles of the olive ridley species have been rescued in a span of 21 days in Monpura. Gas supply from Bhola to Dhaka’s industries in CNG form begins

A homeopathy doctor has been mercilessly hacked to death in public and in broad daylight, in Mymensingh's Gafargaon upazila on Monday. The victim, Md Harun Or Rashid, 48, was son of Khorshed Ali of Goalbar village under Pythal union of the upazila. The incident took place at Goeshpur Bazar under Pythal around noon on Monday. According to locals, Harun was the former joint convener of Pythal Union unit BNP. Witnesses said on Monday noon, a local youth named Rubel hacked homeopathy doctor Harun Or Rashid indiscriminately in a public place with a local weapon, leaving him dead on the spot. Locals caught Rubel and handed him over to the police. Enraged locals set fire to his house. Police had to rush to the address, charged batons and fired four rounds of bullets to bring the situation under control. Aktaruzzaman Dhali, a local UP Chairman, said the incident of murder is gruesome. “But I don't know why or how it got to that ”. Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Pagla police station Mohammad Khairul Alam said that police are investigating the murder.  

A motorcyclist died after a truck ran him over in Bogura’s Kahalu upazila on Monday. The deceased was identified as Amzad Hossain, 45, of Kalai Damgara of the upazila. Bogura-4: Hero Alam announces boycott during vote counting The incident happened after Amzad lost control of his motorcycle and fell on the road, following which a truck ran him over on the Namuja-Baro Mile road in Kaura Bazar of Kalai union of the upazila on Monday. 2 independent candidates attacked by boat supporters in Bogura Kahalu Police Station Officer-in-Charge Selim Reza confirmed the matter. Policeman killed in Bogura road crash

Two people including a woman were killed in separate road accidents in Sitakunda upazila and Chattogram city on Monday. Witnesses said Parijan Bibi, 65 wife of Wahid Ullah of Makim Talukdar Bari in Colonel Hat area of the city, was killed when a bus of ‘Shyamoli Paribahan’ ran over her while crossing the road in the morning. Read: Drug addict allegedly kills mother in Laxmipur  In another incident, Md Salauddin, 52, a worker of Port-Link Container Depot and son of Habibullah of Noakhali’s  Begumganj upazila, was killed when he was hit by a container trailer at the depot in Bhatiari Banubazar of Sitakunda upazila around 7 am. Nurul Alam Ashek, in charge of Chittagong Medical College and Hospital police outpost, said both the victims were taken to the hospital where the doctors declared them dead. Read: Battling the chill: Kurigram district faces severe cold and dense fog The bodies were kept in the hospital morgue for autopsy.

A drug addict reportedly stabbed his mother to death as she refused to give him money in Laxmipur sadar upazila on Sunday. The deceased was identified as Kiron Begum, wife of Abul Khair of Gangapur village of South Hamchadi Union of the upazila.Locals said Kawsar Hossain, the son, is a drug addict. He was sent to a drug rehabilitation center but he didn't get better. He often misbehaved with his parents for money. On Sunday evening, Kawsar locked into an altercation with his mother when she refused to give him money for consuming drugs. At one stage, Kawsar stabbed his mother with a local weapon, leaving her dead on the spot. On information, police rushed to the spot and detained Kawsar, said Saifuddin Anwar, officer-in-charge (OC) of Laxmipur Sadar Model Police Station.Later, they recovered the body of Kiron Begum. The body will be sent to Sadar Hospital morgue for an autopsy, added the officer.