Police recovered the bodies of two elderly men from the Dakatia River in two separate locations in Chandpur on Wednesday. One of the deceased was identified as Sirajul Islam Gazi, 72, son of the late Ashraf Ali Gazi of Bagadi village of Chandpur Sadar Upazila. The other man's identity remains unknown, but he is estimated to be 55 years old, said AKSM Iqbal, officer-in-charge of Chandpur River Police Station. Police and Coast Guard personnel recovered Sirajul’s body from the Dakatia River in the Icholi area of Chandpur around noon. Probe launched after 2 patients die following alleged wrong treatment in Kishoreganj "The body appears to be 7–8 days old and has injuries, including stab marks on the back of the head and a severed leg vein. We are investigating the matter,” said the OC. According to local UP member Mosharraf Hossain, Sirajul had returned to Bangladesh after living abroad for many years and had been residing at home. Relatives said Sirajul went missing about a week ago while travelling to the town from his home. His disappearance was reported in newspapers and circulated on social media. Meanwhile, In the Shahrasti area of Chandpur, around 3 pm, local resident Abdul Khaleque discovered a man's body floating in the river while fishing and informed the police. 35-year-old dies in Jhenaidah road accident "The body has no injury marks but appears bloated and partially decomposed, suggesting it had been in the water for about ten days," said Abdul Bashar, OC of Shahrasti Police Station. A PBI team reached the spot and started an investigation, he said. The body was sent to the Chandpur General Hospital morgue for an autopsy, he added.

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has revealed that arrestee Irfan murdered the seven people onboard fertiliser-laden vessel in the Meghna River out of anger after being deprived of wages for long and misconduct with him by the vessel’s master Golam Kibira. Major Sakib Hossain, deputy commandant of the RAB-11 in Cumilla, disclosed this at a press briefing in Cumilla on Wednesday. He said Irfan, son of Jagodish Mandol of Bagerhat’s Fakirhat upazila, used to work as a helping-hand of the vessel’s staff. The RAB official said they recovered a hand glove, two empty packets of sleeping pills, seven mobile phones of the deceased, a blood-stained jeans pant from the procession of Akash Mondal alias Ifran who was arrested from Bagerhat’s Chitalmari upazila. Major Sakib informed that the vessel’s master Kibria didn’t pay wages to Irfan for the past eight months and used to misbehave with him, causing anger to the accused. From this point, the accused hit upon a plan to kill the master and bought three packets of sleeping pills from a Pabna Bazar when the vessel anchored there, the RAB officer said. The accused made the master and others senseless by feeding the sleeping pills after mixing with meals, he said. Read: Killings on vessel: Families demand investigation, justice First, he murdered the master with a Chinese axe wearing hand gloves and later the six others when they witnessed the matter, Major Sakib said. After killing all, the accused took the vessel near Eshanbala Char in Chandpur's Haimchar upazila from the Meghna River and anchored it there, he said, adding that later Irfan fled the scene by a trawler. On the other hand, the vessel’s owner Mahabub Morshed filed a murder case accusing some unidentified people with the relevant police station, said Haimchar police station’s officer-in-charge Md Mohiuddin Suman on Wednesday. On Monday afternoon, the Coast Guard and River Police recovered five bodies and rescued three injured victims from the vessel. Later, two of the injured succumbed to their injuries at the hospital. Read more: Chandpur tragedy: RAB arrests an accused from Bagerhat The bodies were handed over to families after completing legal procedures on Tuesday. The Ministry of Industries on Tuesday formed a four member probe body headed by an additional secretary and asked to submit a report within five working days. Family members of the victims claimed that the killings were planned and demanded justice. They made the demand while receiving the bodies from Chandpur Sadar Hospital on Tuesday afternoon. The deceased were Golam Kibria ,55, captain of the vessel hailinh from Faridpur, his nephew Sheikh Sabuj,35, a sailor, Aminul Munshi, 40, helmsman from Narail district, Majedul,16, a sailor from Magura Sajibul Islam ,26, sailor from Magura, Salahuddin,40, an engineer from Narail and Kazi Rana 24, its cook from Munshiganj.

Police recovered the body of a 25-year-old man on Thursday, four days after he disappeared from a fish project in Ghogra Beel of Sachar Union at Kachua Upazila in Chandpur. Kachua Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) M Abdul Halim said police discovered the body with its legs tied to an irrigation machine. Raihan, an employee of the project, was detained for questioning, said the OC. 15-year-old student dies as train hits him in Jashore The deceased, Atiq Majumdar, was the son of former UP member Abdul Matin Majumdar from Bajurikhola village. Atiq disappeared on Monday afternoon while heading home after completing work on a fish project in Dakshin Beel near his house. Later, Abdul Matin Majumdar filed a missing person’s diary at Kachua Police Station on Wednesday. Abdul Matin said that Atiq had informed him around 5 pm on Monday via mobile phone that he was on his way home. Shortly after, Atiq's phone was found switched off. Body of missing child found in Feni, 3 arrested “I believe someone planned my son’s murder, tied his feet to the water machine, and threw his body into the project,” he alleged. Legal proceedings would continue based on the autopsy report, said the OC.  

Prices of hilsa have shot up again in Chandpur markets as a 22-day ban on hilsa fishing is set to begin at midnight on Saturday, to ensure safe spawning in the freshwaters of the Padma and Meghna rivers. The ban has sparked a rush at Chandpur’s Boro Station fish ghat, one of the country’s largest fish landing centers, where buyers have been scrambling to purchase the priced fish before the restriction takes effect. The government ban, aimed at protecting hilsa during its spawning season, will remain in place until November 3. Traders said hilsa weighing 1 to 1.2 kilograms is being sold for Tk2,800- 3,000 per kilogram, an all-time high. The price of smaller hilsa, weighing 500 to 900 grams, ranges from Tk 1,200 - 2,000 per kilogram. 479 MT hilsa exported to India through Benapole “Prices were lower just a week ago. Now, even though I want to buy, I can’t because the prices have gone up by Tk500 - 700 per kilogram, said Solaiman, a buyer from Ashikati area. At the fish landing centre, local fishermen were seen bringing in fresh hilsa, some from nearby areas, while others arrive by truck from Noakhali.  Omar Faruq, manager of the Kalu Bhuiyan fish shop, said “The upcoming 22-day ban is the reason. The number of retail buyers far outnumbers the fish supply here.”  With the ban approaching, some tourists have also flocked to the  landing centre, turning their fish-buying trip into a family outing, Faruq adding the market has been busy from morning till night, and on Fridays, many tourists were spotted buying hilsa and having it fried at nearby restaurants. 479 MT hilsa exported to India through Benapole Veteran fish traders like Nurul Islam and Mostafa Khan said they haven’t seen prices this high in over 50 years. In the city’s busiest markets, including Biponibagh and Palbazar, the story is the same.  Chandpur District Fisheries Officer Golam Mehedi Hasan explained the practice of imposing the ban. "Hilsa migrate from the sea to freshwater during this time to spawn. The 22-day ban covers a 70-kilometer stretch from Shatnol in Matlab Uttar Upazila to Char Bhairabi in Haimchar Upazila." All fishing, transporting, selling, and stocking of hilsa in this area will be prohibited durning the ban. Despite increased production—reaching 571,342 tonnes in the fiscal year 2022-23, up from 566,593 tonnes the previous year—the demand for hilsa remains high in Bangladesh, keeping prices elevated in the local market. In the fiscal year 2023-24, Bangladesh exported 664.86 tonnes of hilsa to India, generating $7.71 million, according to the Department of Fisheries. The previous year saw exports of 1,376.42 tonnes of hilsa, worth $13.68 million. Read more: 10 Tasty Ilish Recipes for Bangladeshi Kitchen

Heavy and torrential rains since Friday morning have inundated the main roads and lanes in Chandpur town, causing suffering to commuters and disrupting normal life. Locals the waterlogging was created due to faulty drainage, making it almost impossible to move. Roads are devoid of vehicles, and people are largely staying indoors unless absolutely necessary. Incessant rains throw life out of gear in Dhaka Vikas Ghosh, a vendor selling fermented milk drink near Court Station are, expressed his frustration, saying, "I have been here since 6 am with my drinks, but by 9 am, I haven't sold anything. There are no people around."

With Eid-ul-Azha set to be celebrated on June 17, the cattle markets in Chandpur district are buzzing with traders and sellers, eagerly preparing for the festive occasion. The excitement is palpable as the district comes alive with the sights and sounds of bustling cattle markets. Despite a reported shortage of 20,000 cattle, the District Livestock Department assures that the supply will meet the demand. According to Dr. Jotirmoy Bhoumik, the district livestock officer, most of the demand for sacrificial animals has been fulfilled from local farms. A total of 61,489 sacrificial animals have been prepared across 3,269 cattle farms in the district, supplemented by cattle arriving from other parts of the country. SC upholds HC order disallowing cattle market at Aftabnagar Amidst this lively backdrop, two bulls have stolen the spotlight. In Nathora village, in Hajiganj upazila, "Sultan," a majestic black bull weighing 800 kg, has become the talk of the town. Reared by Ali Ahmed, a local school teacher, Sultan has drawn crowds from far and wide. Ali is asking for Tk 8 lakh for this impressive specimen. Equally captivating is "Raza," a black and white bull weighing 1,000 kg, from Rari Kandi village in North Matlab upazila. Owner Elias Dewan, a businessman, has nurtured Raza with a natural diet for several years. "It is impossible to bring Raza to the cattle market; no one can control him. I've been on guard all night. He was born on the farm about two and a half years ago from a Friesian breed cow," Elias shared. The daily feeding routine includes paddy husk, grass, pulse, maize flour, rice, oil cake, raw banana, carrot, apple, and other fruits, costing Tk 800 per day. Elias is also asking for Tk 8 lakh for Raza, who enjoys the comfort of two electric fans and twice-daily baths. In Faridganj upazila, "Zayed Khan," another massive bull weighing 25-30 maunds, has been raised by Amir Hossain. Priced at Tk 15 lakh, Zayed Khan has been a four-year labor of love for Amir, who, like Elias, prefers to keep his prized bull away from the crowded markets. No cattle market at Aftabnagar this year as HC stays leasing process  

At least 10 people including women and children were injured as a Dhaka-bound launch from Bhola, the Karnafuli-3, caught fire in the middle of the Meghna river in Majherchar area in Chandpur's Haimchar on Saturday (April 20, 2024). Md Shahadat Hossain, deputy director of Chandpur BIWTA, said the fire broke out around 11:30am due to a technical glitch. At the time, 10 people were injured in the launch fire incident as they panicked and jumped into the river, he added. The stranded passengers of Karnaphuli-3 were being taken to Dhaka through Karnaphuli-4 launch. Read more: Banani slum fire under control On information, our investigation team along with the fire service rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control, he added. However, the reason behind the fire could not be known immediately. The injured were treated locally. Meanwhile, senior police officers of Naval Police Chandpur region visited the spot soon after the incident, added the officer. Read more: TK Group’s super board manufacturing factory catches fire in Munshiganj

Shrikanta Nandi, manager of Natun Bazar branch in Chandpur town of Pubali Bank PLC, has gone missing with more than Tk 2.5 crores. Shrikanta Nandi, 40, is son of Nani Gopal Nandi and a resident of  Ghagra village in Kachua upazila. The new manager of the bank and a customer filed two General Diaries (GD) separately at Chandpur Sadar Model Police Station in this regard. Narsingdi UP member shot dead in broad daylight According to the sources, Shrikanta Nandi swindled Tk 2. 51 crore from the customers. On Monday (April 15) afternoon, the new manager of the branch  Humayun Kabir and  Chandpur Model Police Station Sub-Inspector (Investigative Officer) Nazrul Islam, came to know the matter after talking to customers. Akbar Hossain Liton, one of the victims, said Shrikant Nandi wanted to borrow money from him before Eid. A few days later, when he went to the bank for a pay order, he took Tk  1.76 crore from him. "But he disappeared without depositing the money in the bank," Liton claimed. On April 13, Liton lodged a GD at Chandpur Model Police Station. The accused bank manager also swindled Tk 75 lakh from another customer named Maruf of the Asrafpur area offering more profit. Padma Bridge: Record Tk 4.90 crore toll collected in 24 hrs The matter is being investigated through the higher authority, said the current bank manager, adding that there is no problem with internal customers' transactions. Chandpur Model Police Station Sub-Inspector Nazrul Islam said that they are investigating the issue following the GDs. "We will take legal action if there is any complaint regarding the transaction," he added. Read more: BRAC Bank promotes three senior officials to SEVP

Awami League nominated candidate for Chandpur-3 (Sadar-Haimchar) Dr. Dipu Moni has been elected in the 12th parliamentary elections held on Sunday. Brahmanbaria-4: Anisul Huq secures 3rd consecutive victory Dr. Dipu Moni, also the Education Minister, bagged 1,08,166 votes while her nearest rival Dr. Muhammad Shamsul Haque Bhuiyan who was an independent candidate secured 24,197 votes. The voting in the 12th parliamentary election began at 8:00 am and concluded at 4pm without any break amid tight security in 299 out of the country’s 300 constituencies. Nat'l Election: Hasan Mahmud wins for 4th time Dipu Moni is a renowned face in Bangladesh politics, and has been the Minister of Education since January 2019 and a Member of Parliament representing the Chandpur-3 constituency. She was Foreign Minister of Bangladesh from 2009 to 2013. Polls transparent, free and fair: Foreign Minister 

A pick-up van, a truck and a bus were set on fire in Chattogram, Sylhet and Chandpur districts early Saturday ahead 48-hour hartal enforced by BNP and some other opposition parties to press their demand for boycotting the 7 January election. In Chattogram, miscreants set fire to a pick-up van at on Dhaka-Chittgagong highway at Dhalipara in Sitakunda upazila early Saturday. Timing of train burning just a day before election shows an absolute intention to hinder democratic process: Foreign Minister Abdul Hakim, officer-in-charge of Kumira Highway Police, said 8-10 miscreants forced the pick-up van driver to halt it around 5:30 am. Later they set in on fire by hurling crude bomb and fled the scene. On information, a firefighting unit rushed to the spot and extinguished the fire. In Chandpur, A bus helper suffered burn injuries as a fire broke out at a stationary bus on Chandpur-Cumilla highway at Chandpur Bus Station around 5:30 am. Trade between Bangladesh, India through Sonamasjid land port suspended due to nat’l election Sheikh Mahsin Alam, officer-in-charge of Sadar Model Police Station, said a fire broke out in ‘Ananda Paribahan’ bus. On information, police rushed to the spot and extinguished the fire. Khokon Mia, 60, a helper of the bus, who was asleep inside the bus, sustained burn injuries. He was taken to the Sadar hospital. Police suspected that the fire might have originated from mosquito coil. BGB ready to face any unwanted incident ahead of Jan 7-election: DG Nazmul In Sylhet, arsonists set a truck on fire on Sylhet-Dhaka highway at Lalabazar in Dakkhin Surma upazila early Saturday.Miscreants set the truck on fire beside Lalabazar Armed Police Battalion office around 1:45 am, said Md Jabed, duty officer of Dakkhin Surma Police Station.