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Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle, whose versatile voice captivated generations of music lovers, has died at the age of 92 in Mumbai. Her son Anand Bhosle confirmed the death, saying her last rites will be held at Shivaji Park in Mumbai at 4pm on Monday reports NDTV The veteran singer was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital on April 11 after suffering from extreme exhaustion and a chest infection, according to her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle. Asha Bhosle enjoyed a remarkable career spanning more than eight decades, delivering numerous hit songs including “Piya Tu Ab To Aaja”, “Kajra Mohabbat Wala”, “Rangeela Re” and “Dil Cheez Kya Hai”. Her death has deeply saddened fans across generations. She began her musical journey at the age of 10, recording her first song for the Marathi film Majha Bal in 1943. Though initially known for lively dance numbers, she later proved her versatility with ghazals and classical songs. The younger sister of iconic singer Lata Mangeshkar, Asha carved out her own identity in the music industry despite frequent comparisons. Their bond remained strong despite long-standing rumours of rivalry. Born into the renowned Mangeshkar family, she was the daughter of Deenanath Mangeshkar and Shevanti Mangeshkar, and sister to Usha Mangeshkar among others. Throughout her career, Asha Bhosle lent her voice to several leading actresses across decades, including Sharmila Tagore, Rekha and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. She remained active even in later years, performing live shows and engaging with fans on social media. In 2023, she celebrated her 90th birthday with a concert in Dubai. Asha Bhosle received numerous accolades, including two National Film Awards for “Umrao Jaan” (1981) and “Ijaazat” (1988). She was honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2000 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2008. Her personal life saw both achievements and hardships. She was first married to Ganpatrao Bhosle, with whom she had three children, before the marriage ended. She later married noted composer Rahul Dev Burman, forming one of Indian music’s most celebrated partnerships. She is survived by her son Anand Bhosle. Source: NDTV

A Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinee was killed in a head-on collision between a truck and a motorcycle in Muksudpur Upazila, Gopalganj, Tuesday afternoon. The accident occurred on the Dhaka-Khulna Highway in the Nishitola area of Muksudpur. The deceased has been identified as Rafsan (16), son of Md. Zahidur Rahman of Muksudpur Sadar. Police and family sources said Rafsan was riding his motorcycle to attend a family matter when a loaded truck coming from the opposite direction collided with him. He sustained severe injuries in the crash. College student killed by train in Gopalganj Local residents rushed Rafsan to Muksudpur Upazila Health Complex for initial treatment. As his condition deteriorated, he was being transported to Dhaka for advanced medical care. However, he died in the ambulance on the way to the capital. Muksudpur Police Officer-in-Charge Md. Abdullah Al Mamun told UNB that authorities were aware of the accident and the injured had been taken to Dhaka, but the police had not yet received formal confirmation of the death. 39 candidates file nominations in Gopalganj Meanwhile, Rafsan’s father, Md. Zahidur Rahman, confirmed to reporters that his son passed away en route to Dhaka.

A man injured in an attack following a longstanding land dispute over land in Sadar upazila of Rajbari district, died on Monday night, triggering arson at the houses of the accused early Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Atar Sheikh, 55, son of Ainuddin Sheikh of Bethulia Khondkar Para under Ramkantapur union of the upazila. Inspector (Investigation) Russell Molla of Rajbari Sadar Police Station, said Syed Javed Ali of Mia Para and Jalil Sheikh of Khondkar Para had been at loggerheads over the ownership of a piece of nearly 18 acres of land in Bethulia Khondkar Para of Sadar upazila. After the Liberation War, Javed Ali established a homestead on the disputed land. Following Jalil Sheikh’s death a few years ago, his sons claimed the land as ancestral property and built a tin-shed house there about two months ago, escalating tensions between the two sides. The matter eventually went to court after local mediation efforts failed. According to the family members of the victim, around 7:00am on Monday, 40–50 people led by Shamsul Haque Surjo, president of Ward No. 3 Awami League, attacked their newly built house with iron rods, sticks and locally made weapons, triggering a clash that left 20 people including Atar Sheikh injured. They vandalised and set fire to the structure and assaulted family members. Later, Atar Sheikh died at Sadar hospital around 8:30 pm while being taken to Dhaka for better treatment on Monday night.

Another fighter injured during the July–August uprising  in 2024 died at a hospital in the capital on Sunday. Thirty-two-year-old Ashraful succumbed to his injuries around 8:00 am while undergoing treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital in Dhaka. Md Abu Shadik (Kayem), Vice-President of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU), shared the information in a Facebook post in the afternoon. According to the post, Ashraful was shot in Mirpur-10 on August 5, 2024, during the uprising. He had been receiving medical treatment in Thailand for 14 months before being brought back to Bangladesh on February 4, 2026. He was then admitted to the ICU of the National Institute of Neurosciences, where he later died. Visit July Uprising Museum at Gonobhaban to witness brutal history: CA

A 30-year old woman who suffered serious burn injuries in a fire from a gas cylinder blast in Gazipur died at National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in Dhaka on Monday Shaon-bin-Rahman, resident medical officer on the institute, said Sheema Akther succumbed to her injuries today. Condition of four other victims-Parveen, 35, Taslima, 30, Tanjila,10, and one-year-old Ayan- was stated to be critical. 5 of a family suffer burns in Gazipur gas cylinder blast Five members of the family sustained burn injuries after a gas cylinder exploded in Joydebpur area of Gazipur  around 10:45pm on Sunday.  

An accused in the BDR mutiny case died at Dhaka Medical College and Hospital on Tuesday, police said. The deceased was identified as Md. Abed Ali, 57, son of late Masir Uddin. He was an accused in a case over 2009 BDR mutiny and an inmate of Dhaka Central Jail. Read: BDR mutiny accused who was in Dhaka Central Jail dies He was taken to DMCH on June 7 from jail after he fell sick and died in the medicine ward of the hospital at around 10:08am on Tuesday. DMCH police outpost In-Charge Inspector Md Bacchu Miah said the body was kept at the hospital morgue for autopsy. Also Read: Convict in BDR mutiny case dies at Kashimpur Jail Seventy-four people, including 57 army officials, were killed in the mutiny in the capital's Pilkhana headquarters of the erstwhile Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) on February 25 and 26 in 2009. A total of 58 cases, including one for murder and looting and the rest for mutiny, were filed in connection with the incident. Also Read: Death row convict in BDR mutiny case dies at DMCH Some 152 people were sentenced to death and 423 others to different jail terms in the case. Besides, 277 accused were acquitted.

A student of Jagannath University, who sustained burn injuries in a gas pipeline explosion at Dhupkhola Bazar in Gandaria area of Dhaka city on Monday, died at Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery early Saturday. The deceased was identified as Mehedi Hasan Shaon, 22, son of Abdul Latif from Sadar upazila in Natore district. With 30% burn injuries, Shaon was undergoing treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery, where he succumbed to his injuries around 6:15 am today, said Inspector Bachhu Mia, in-charge of Dhaka Medical College and Hospital police camp. Earlier, on Monday, at least nine people sustained burn injuries in a gas pipeline explosion in Dhupkhola Bazar area. Also read: 2 women among 9 burnt in gas line explosion in Dhaka The injured were Md Sohel, 42, Mehedi Hasan Shaon, 22, Ali Hossain, 52, Rashed Miah, 32, Sahara Begum, 65, Abdur Rahim, 50, Mim Akter, 22, Alif, 22, Mizanur Rahman, 32. Of them, Abdur Rahim and Shaon received around 40 and 30 percent burns, respectively. All the injured were admitted to Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery and Burn Unit. According to a statement of Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Limited, a contractor of WASA was setting up pipes for water supply in the area on Monday morning. The explosion occurred in the morning when the gas pipelines were damaged during digging by the WASA contractor, it said. Responding to the call, an emergency team from Titas Gas rushed to the spot and fixed the issue, it read.  

A BNP activist who was injured in a road accident in front of the party's central office in Naya Paltan of the capital died while undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Friday. The deceased was identified as Anita Biswas,55, wife of Amullya Biswas, a resident of the Golapbagh area of Dhaka. Victim's son Tapos Biswas said his mother went in front of the party office to participate in the BNP programme around 2:30pm on February 18. At that time, she was seriously injured after being hit by a CNG. Later she was first treated at a private hospital in the capital. When her physical condition deteriorated, she was admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital on Thursday morning where she succumbed to her injuries at 10:10 am on Friday. The body has been kept in the hospital morgue for post-mortem, said Inspector Bachchu Mia, in-charge of Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) police outpost. A case was filed at Paltan police station in this regard, Bachchu Mia added.

   A 51-year-old convict died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) Friday morning, police said. Md Iqbal, an inmate of Dhaka Central Jail in Keraniganj, was rushed to the emergency department of the DMCH after he fell sick in the prison early morning. Details about the convict could not immediately be known, Md Bachhu Miah, in-charge of DMCH Police Outpost, said. "Prison guard Md Shakil Khan brought him to the hospital."   Iqbal was declared dead around 9am, he added. "The body has been kept at the hospital morgue for autopsy and will be handed over to Iqbal's family after the completion of legal procedures," Bachhu said.

Moslem Uddin Ahmed, a valiant freedom fighter and Awami League MP from Chittagong-8 constituency, died at a hospital in the capital early Monday. He was 75. Moslem Uddin , also president of Chittagong South Awami League, breathed his last at Evercare Hospital around 12:30 am. He left behind wife, four daughters and a host of relatives and well-wishers to mourn his death. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of the ruling party lawmaker. In a condolence message, the prime minister said that "Bangladesh Awami League has lost a dedicated leader in the death of Moslem Uddin." The AL MP had been suffering from cancer for the past two years. After the death of former Chittagong-8 Constituency MP and Jasad leader Moinuddin Khan Badal, he was elected MP of Awami League on January 13, 2020 in the vacant seat. Read more: PM mourns death of AL lawmaker Moslem Uddin Ahmad Bangladesh Awami League relief and social welfare secretary Aminul Islam Amin, Chittagong Metropolitan Awami League acting president Mahtab Uddin Chowdhury and general secretary, also former mayor of Chittagong City Corporation AJM Nashir Uddin, Chittagong north Awami League president MA Salam and general secretary Ataur Rahman, Chittagong south district Awami League General Secretary Mofizur Rahman expressed deep shock at the death of the MP. He was elected Vice President of Government Commerce College in 1969 and participated in the Great Liberation War responding to the call of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. From 1970 to 1982, he performed various important duties in Chittagong city and district Chhatra League. He served as General Secretary of Chittagong South District Awami League from 2005 to 2013 and President of Chittagong South District Awami League from 2013 until his death.