An acting union parishad (UP) chairman and upazila level leader of BNP was stabbed by helmet-wearing unknown miscreant in Alamdanga upazila of Chuadanga, said police on Sunday. The attack occurred at a tea stall at Kaporpatty (Tati Shed) area of Alamdanga town around 7:45pm on Saturday. The victim was identified as Mahbubur Rahman Mahbubul, 50, acting chairman of Kumari UP and relief and rehabilitation secretary at the upazila unit of the party. Witnesses said the attacker fled the scene when locals rushed to the spot after hearing screams. The victim was rushed to Chuadanga Sadar Hospital where he was undergoing treatment. Alamdanga police station’s Officer-in-Charge (OC) Masudur Rahman Masud said they visited the spot and were trying to identify and detain the attacker. Read: BNP leader stabbed to death in Naogaon A legal process was underway in this connection, the OC said. At the hospital, injured Mahbubulsaid, “I was having tea with my union BNP president and secretary at Tati Shed area in the evening when someone wearing a helmet suddenly attacked me from behind with a sharp weapon. I don’t remember much after that.” His wife Jesmin Nahar said her husband has no known enemies and doesn't know who attacked him. Dr. Nazmus Saqib, a physician at Sadar Hospital, said Mahabul sustained sharp weapon injuries in two places on his right hand, requiring stitches. There are also injury marks on other parts of his body.

The mercury plunged by five degrees Celsius within a day in Chuadanga, ushering in the second cold wave of 2025. On Thursday morning, the district recorded the season's lowest temperature at 9.4 degrees Celsius, accompanied by 95 percent humidity, according to the Chuadanga Meteorological office. The severe cold and biting winds from the north have disrupted normal life, hitting the vulnerable hardest. Jaminur Rahman, in charge of the local observatory, said that the temperature recorded on Wednesday was 14.4 degrees Celsius, marking a significant drop in just 24 hours. The chilling weather has made life particularly difficult for laborers and low-income families. Ashraful Islam, a tea shop owner in Chuadanga town, shared his struggles. "It's extremely cold and sales have plummeted as people avoid venturing out," he said. Cold waves loom as dense fog grips Bangladesh Similarly, Habu Mia, a second-hand clothing vendor, noted a shift in demand. "Sales were slow at the start of winter, but they have picked up as the cold intensified," he mentioned. The Chuadanga district administration is distributing warm clothing, including blankets, to support those in need. Deputy Commissioner Zahirul Islam assured that efforts are underway to reach cold-stricken individuals. The lowest temperature recorded in Chuadanga this season was 8.7 degrees Celsius. The district experienced its all-time lowest temperature of 3.9 degrees Celsius on January 9, 2013.

“Awami League will return again, in a dangerous form,” suddenly appeared on the digital screen at the main gate of Andulbaria Girls' Government Primary School in Jibannagar upazila of Chuadanga district on Wednesday. Locals noticed the message on Wednesday evening and urged the authorities concerned to take prompt action. Upon receiving information, senior district officials, including representatives from the Jibannagar Police Station, visited the site. Jibannagar Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Md Al Amin said that a three-member investigation committee has been formed, with Jibannagar Upazila Agriculture Officer Alamgir Hossain serving as its head. The committee also includes Assistant Upazila Education Officer Md. Firozul Islam and Mahmudur Rahman, assistant programme officer of the ICT Department in Jibannagar upazila. The committee has been asked to submit a report within two working days, he added. Shafiqul Islam, acting headmaster of the school, said that the digital screen had been installed in 2016 by a private company. Previously, it displayed educational messages in green, and there had never been any issues. He said the provocative message appeared unexpectedly and was immediately reported to the administration and the upazila education officer. He added that the electrical connection to the screen had been disconnected and experts would examine the equipment. Upazila Education Officer Ismail Hossain said that the board operated through an app, and the message may have been posted by someone who hacked the app. He assured that an investigation was underway to determine the source of the incident. Mamun Hossain, officer-in-charge (OC) of Jibannagar Police Station, said that a police team conducted an inspection at the scene. He said that the authorities are actively investigating the matter.

The temperature of Chuadanga, the southwestern district of the country, has dropped to 9.3 degrees Celsius by 9am on Sunday, intensifying winter conditions. Rakibul Hasan, senior observer at the Meteorological Office, reported that the temperature was recorded at 9.5°C at 6 am., and it further dropped to 9.8°C by 9 am., with the humidity reaching 88%. Dhaka's air ‘very unhealthy’ on Friday morning A mild cold wave is sweeping across Chuadanga, bringing with it a severe drop in temperature. As a result, the people in the region are enduring harsh winter conditions. According to the Chuadanga Meteorological Office, winter has been affecting Chuadanga district since the start of this month. However, the temperature is expected to rise slightly, bringing an end to the cold wave by the end of the day. Following this, the weather will become more tolerable as temperatures gradually increase. Meanwhile, the harsh weather has led to a surge in cold-related illnesses, particularly among vulnerable groups like children and the elderly. BMD predicts cooler nights ahead In addition, farmers are increasingly concerned about the dense fog. Earlier, the district’s Agricultural Extension Department issued a warning that the high fog density and its persistence could negatively impact the newly planted paddy seedbeds, potentially hindering crop growth.

Country’s lowest temperature of 8.7 degrees Celsius was recorded in Chuadanga district on Saturday morning amid mild to moderate cold wave sweeping parts of the country. Jaminur Rahman, acting in-charge of Chuadanga Weather Observatory Center, said they have recorded 8.7 degrees Celsius at 9 am on Saturday. Panchagarh records country’s lowest temperature Friday He also said that the temperature might drop further. The shivering cold disrupted the normal life  of people, especially the daily wage earners in the district. The sun remains invisible till 12 pm. People are being forced to remain indoors due to the cold.  

The temperature of Chuadanga, the southwestern district of the country, has dropped to 9.8 degrees Celsius by 9am on Friday. A mild cold wave is blowing over the region today. The temperature will drop further day by day, according to Rakibul Hasan, senior observer of the Meteorological Office, Chuadanga. The temperature was recorded at 10 degrees Celsius at 6 am and further dropped to 9.8 degrees Celsius by 9am on Friday morning, accompanied by 88% humidity. Dense fog halts Paturia-Daulatdia ferry route for 6 hours Meanwhile, the harsh weather has led to a surge in cold-related illnesses, particularly among vulnerable groups like children and the elderly. Dr Rakib Sadi, resident medical officer at Chuadanga Sadar Hospital said that approximately 3,000 patients received treatment in the past week alone and among them, the number of children and the elderly is high. Besides, the farmers are more concern about the dense fog. The district agricultural extension department warned that high fog density and stability could adversely affect new paddy seedbeds.   

Chuadanga and Gopalganj have been shivering as a cold wave coupled with wind is sweeping the districts. Chuadanga weather office recorded the country’s lowest temperature at 10.2 degree Celsius in Chuadanga and nearby Gopalganj district on Thursday. Vehicles were seen moving with headlights on Thursday morning to avoid accident due to poor visibility, taking time to reach destination. Read: Severe cold grips Kurigram, low-income residents hit hard The low-income people, day labourers are the worst sufferers amid the knee-shaking cold as they have to move out of home to earn bread. Rakibul Hasan, senior observer at Chuadanga First Class Weather Observatory Office, said the humidity in the wind was 97 percent at 9am. He said cold may increase in the next few days.

Rail operation between Khulna and the rest of the country resumed around 10 hours after derailment of a Khulna-bound freight train near Ansarbaria station in Jibannagar upazila of Chuadanga district early Wednesday . Uthli railway station master Mintu Roy said the train services resumed around 11am after the derailed oil tankers were removed from the track. He said the authorities cancelled the trips of Dhaka-bound three trains from Khulna and other districts due to schedule collapse, leaving passengers waiting at the stations in trouble. Moreover, hundreds of train passengers remained stranded for around 10 hours, the station master said. On other hand, a four member body led by Anowar Hossain, Pakshi divisional transport official of the Bangladesh Railway, was formed to probe the incident. Earlier around 1am on Wednesday, eight empty oil tankers of the freight train derailed near Ansarbaria station, snapping rail communication. The train carrying 32 empty tankers was heading to Khulna from Dhaka.

Starting in July, residents of Chuadanga district will have direct train access to Dhaka, reducing travel time to just five hours. The Bangladesh Railway is resuming direct rail service on the Dhaka-Darshana route, this time via the Padma Bridge, a move anticipated to greatly benefit commuters. A media release from the Railway’s Western region announced that a pair of trains will run on this route. The first train will depart Darshana for Dhaka around 7 am, arriving at noon. It will then leave Dhaka at 1 pm, reaching Darshana by 4 pm. The second train will operate from 4:30 pm to 9:40 pm and from 11:55 pm to 5 am the following morning. In addition, three trains—Chitra, Benapole, and Sundarban Express—will operate from Jashore's Rupdia or Padmabila to Dhaka via Kushtia, Mobarakganj, and Kotchandpur through the Padma Bridge. Passengers disembarking from moving trains raises safety concerns Currently, Bangladesh Railway operates local, mail, commuter, and intercity trains. Fares range from Tk 0.39 per km for local trains to Tk 1.95 per km for air-conditioned intercity trains. Abdullah Al Mamun, a Dhaka-bound passenger at Chuadanga Rail Station, expressed optimism: “The train line is divided into two parts. If these two trains start, we will benefit from the passenger-tickets, and hopefully, we will get tickets on time. Besides, it will take less time to go to Dhaka.”

A severe heat wave is scorching the districts of Chuadanga and Bagerhat while a mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, parts of Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions, according to weather office. The severity may ease in some other places, said a met office bulletin. Heatwave sweeps over 8 divisions as temperatures soar Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with hails at isolated places, said a regular bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country. Dhaka’s air continues to be ‘unhealthy’, 4th most polluted in the world this morning Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country