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A youth was stabbed to death allegedly over a land dispute in Charghat upazila of Rajshahi on Monday evening. The victim was identified as Jishu Ali, 28, son of Robiul Islam from Paitkhali village under Nimpara Union. According to locals, there had been a long-standing conflict over land between Jalal Uddin and Robiul Islam, both residents of the same village. The incident occurred around 5 pm, when Jalal’s son, Babar Ali, 30, got into an argument with Jishu. During the altercation, Babar suddenly took out a knife and stabbed Jishu multiple times, leaving him critically injured. Locals rushed Jishu to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, but he died on the way. After the incident, Babar Ali fled and hid in a nearby house. Police later raided the house at night and arrested him. Fire catches JCD leader's body during protest in Rajshahi over nomination dispute Nimpara Union Chairman Mizanur Rahman said that the two families had been in dispute over the land for years, and the matter was already in court. Mizanur Rahman, Officer-in-Charge of Charghat Model Police Station, said, “Police recovered the body and sent it to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital for autopsy. The accused Babar Ali has been arrested.”  

The Fisheries Department seized around 1,200 kilograms of jatka (young hilsa) from two passenger launches in the Meghna River at Matlab Uttar upazila on early Monday. The operation was conducted from 1 am to 4 am, led by Senior Upazila Fisheries Officer Bijoy Kumar Das. Coast Guard Mohonpur Outpost Contingent Commander Md Nasim and Upazila Fisheries Field Assistant Mesharaf Hossain were also present. Acting on a tip-off, the team recovered the jatka from two Dhaka-bound launches from Barishal — Tasrif-4 and Mitali-4. The seized jatka were later distributed among local orphanages and poor families by noon. Senior Fisheries Officer Bijoy Kumar Das told UNB that the ongoing drive to protect hilsa, a national resource, will continue from November 1 to June 30. 8-month ban on Jatka fishing begins “Preserving jatka is essential. We are conducting regular drives both day and night to stop illegal catching, transporting, or selling of jatka during the ban period,” he said. He added that public awareness is vital. “The main goal of the drive is not punishment, but to protect this valuable resource,” he said.    

A Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) leader suffered burn injuries on Monday after catching fire in his body during a protest demanding cancellation of a BNP nomination in Rajshahi. The incident occurred in the Chouddopai area near Rajshahi University on the Rajshahi-Dhaka highway in the afternoon, when protesters set tires on fire. The injured Shahidul Islam is the former organizing secretary of the Rajshahi district unit of JCD. He was first taken to Rajshahi University Medical Centre for primary treatment and later shifted to the burn unit of Rajshahi Medical College Hospital. According to eyewitnesses, the fire spread to Shahidul’s body suddenly while he was lighting the tires. He screamed for help and tried to run, while fellow activists rushed to him, tore off his burning clothes, and put out the flames. Shahidul is known as a supporter of Nasir Hossain Osthir, son of late BNP leader and former state minister for land Advocate Kabir Hossain. Two killed as bus hits motorbike in Rajshahi Supporters of Nasir staged the protest after he was denied BNP’s nomination for the Rajshahi-3 (Paba-Mohonpur) constituency in the upcoming 13th national election. The BNP nominated its central relief and rehabilitation affairs assistant secretary Shafiqul Haque Milon for the seat instead. Protesters said Nasir had been working for the party in the constituency for many years and was active in past movements. They expressed anger that a dedicated local leader was overlooked in favour of another candidate.    

Members of Coast Guard recovered the body of a female tourist who went missing after a boat capsize in a canal in the Sundarbans two days ago from Sailo Jetty in Mongla upazila of Bagerhat district. The deceased were identified as Riana Azad, 28, daughter of Abul Kalam Azad of Barishal district and wife of Tauhidul Islam, a Bangladeshi expatriate in USA. 2 women among 5 killed in Noakhali road accident The Coast Guard members recovered the body of Riana from the Pashur River around 7 am, said media officer of the Coast Guard, Lieutenant Commander Siam-ul-Haque. On Saturday, a tourist boat carrying 14 people sank in Dhangmari canal along the estuary of Pashur River in the Sundarbans due to strong currents. Thirteen people including children managed to swim ashore but Riana went missing. The body was handed over to Chandpai River Police.        

A man was allegedly killed by his son following a family dispute in Satkania upazila of Chattogram on Sunday night. The deceased was identified as Ahmed Hossain, 52, a resident of Nayapara village under Kanchana Union of the upazila. Locals said Ahmed Hossain and his elder son Riyad Hossain, 22, got into an argument over family matters. At one stage, Riyad slit his father’s throat with a knife. Later, he died on the way to the Satkania Upazila Health Complex. Satkania Circle Additional Superintendent of Police Ariful Islam Siddiqui said he visited the scene after receiving information. The body has been sent to Chattogram Medical College Hospital for autopsy, and a case is being prepared over the incident, he said.

A couple riding on a motorcycle were killed after a bus hit them in Bhaluka upazila of Mymensingh on Sunday night. The deceased were identified as Mojibur Rahman, 60, son of Abdul Hasim of Kolija Kanda village in Dharmapasha upazila of Sunamganj, and his wife Hosneyara Begum, 50. The couple had been living in the Gazipur intersection area. The accident occurred around 8 pm on Sunday in front of Hajirbazar Swapno Bilas on the Dhaka–Mymensingh highway, police said. According to locals and police, Mojibur Rahman was heading towards Gazipur with his wife on a motorcycle when a bus of Sarker Paribahan hit them from behind, leaving both critically injured. Locals rescued the couple and took them to Bhaluka Upazila Health Complex, where doctors declared them dead on arrival. ABM Mehedi Masud, officer-in-charge (OC) of Bhardoba Highway Police Station, said both the bus and motorcycle have been seized, and legal action is underway.

Bangladesh Bank is in the process of formulating a comprehensive policy to regulate the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the banking sector. The primary goal of the policy is to ensure the safe and effective deployment of AI technology for purposes including fraud prevention, risk management, economic forecasting, enhancing internal efficiency and improving customer service. A special seven-member team from the central bank's Information Technology (IT) Division has started work on the policy. According to sources, the team is expected to prepare a draft based on international standards within the next two months. They said Muhammad Zakir Hossain, Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank, is coordinating the entire process. A key component of the central bank's initiative is the plan to develop its own Large Language Model (LLM) for AI implementation. This crucial step is designed to maximise data security by eliminating the need to send the country's sensitive financial information abroad. By leveraging AI, the central bank anticipates being able to analyse vast amounts of economic data to provide more accurate forecasts for critical indicators, including inflation, GDP Growth and foreign currency reserves. Besides, AI is expected to play a vital role in managing credit, market, and liquidity risks, as well as accelerating innovation in the Fintech and digital banking sectors. This policy initiative comes in the wake of a recent study by the Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM), which revealed a significant policy gap. The study found that nearly 60 percent of local banks currently lack any policy for using AI in cyber security, with only 40 percent having formulated guidelines on the matter. The new central bank policy is expected to establish a unified, modern, and secure framework for AI usage across the nation's financial sector.      

Four school children drowned in a water body (beel) while collecting water lilies at Rajnagar village in Sadar upazila in Meherpur district on Sunday. The deceased were identified as Fatema, 14, Afia, 10,  Alsia, 10 and Meem, 14, daughters of two brothers—Majibor Rahman and Shaharul Islam of the village. Local people said all the four girls went to Masuribhaja water body (beel) at noon to collect water lilies. Their bodies were found in the water body. On information, divers from the local fire service rushed in and recovered the bodies, said Meherpur police station Officer-in-Charge Mesbahuddin. A pall of gloom descended the area over the tragic death of the children

There is no reason to be worried about the upcoming national election, as the government is determined to hold the polls in the first half of February, reaffirmed Law Affairs Adviser Asif Nazrul on Sunday (9th November, 2025). “There is no issue of postponing the election, as it will definitely be held, and all necessary steps will be taken to ensure a festive atmosphere,” he said while talking to reporters at the Legal Aid Office of the Chief Judicial Magistrate Court building in Rajshahi. Mentioning that the political parties often make various statements to put pressure on each other and on the advisers, the law adviser said, “Their words create doubts in the public mind about the election.” “There hasn’t been an election for 16–17 years; so naturally there is some anxiety among people. About five crore citizens have never had the chance to cast their votes. So, this election is very important to them and the people of Bangladesh are eagerly waiting for it with great enthusiasm,” he said. Asif Nazrul decries political rift, says CA to decide on referendum Referring to the bail granted by the court, the adviser said, “Granting of bail does not depend solely on judges, it also depends on police reports. If there is video footage or recorded voice evidence that becomes an exception.” “Bail can be granted where it is suitable to do so. However, if those who get bail might commit similar crimes, disrupt the country's law and order situation, harm the environment or act as members of a banned organisation, then it would be cause of concern,” he added. Noting that three judges are being appointed in place of one in certain courts to ease backlogs, the adviser said, “We are taking various initiatives to reform the judiciary and the public will definitely benefit from these efforts.” Read more: NCP accuses Asif Nazrul of political biasness over amendment issue

Locals have allegedly snatched an activist of the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) from police custody in Lalpur upazila of Natore district. The incident took place on Saturday afternoon during a football match at the Bilmaria playground. The freed man, Shahed Ali, is known to be an activist of the Bilmaria Union unit of BCL. Witnesses said plainclothes cops from Lalpur Police Station detained Shahed at the playground and handcuffed him. College student detained for 'hurting religious sentiment' in Habiganj As the news spread, hundreds of spectators surrounded the police, forcing them to release him. A video showing the officers unlocking the handcuffs under pressure from the crowd later went viral on social media. Officer-in-charge Rafiqul Islam of Lalpur Police Station described the incident as a ‘misunderstanding’ and declined to make further comments.