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A CNG-run auto-rickshaw driver was killed when a covered van hit the CNG-run auto-rickshaw on Dhaka-Sylhet highway at Malihata in Sadar upazila of Brahmanbaria district on Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Ashique, 55, son of Ira Mia of Sadar upazila. Ashique died on the spot when the covered van hit the CNG-run auto-rickshaw while he was heading towards Ashuganj, said Jahangir Alam, officer-in-charge of Khatihata Highway Police Station. Later local people set the covered van on fire. On information, police recovered the body and sent it to Brahmanbaria General Hospital morgue for autopsy. Woman held for ‘killing mother-in-law’ in Habiganj Police could not arrest anyone as the covered van driver managed to flee the scene.

Ferdous Ara, Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Bancharampur Upazila in Brahmanbaria, died on Wednesday at a hospital in Dhaka. She breathed her last around 7 am, said Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Ranjan Chandra Dey. He said Ferdous Ara fell sick on Monday and was admitted to a hospital in the capital with severe migraine pain. According to family sources, her janaza and burial will take place at her in-laws’ house in Daudkandi. She is survived by her husband and a daughter. Read More: Three injured in Brahmanbaria clash over local dominance Deputy Commissioner Sharmin Akhter Jahan expressed deep sorrow over her untimely death. In a condolence message, she said members of the Bangladesh Administrative Service Association, Brahmanbaria district branch, are deeply shocked and saddened at the death of UNO Ferdous Ara. DC Sharmin Akhter said Ferdous Ara was a dutiful, honest, skilled and talented officer She also prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul.

Two policemen of Nabinagar Police Station in Brahmanbaria district have been suspended over bribery charges. The punitive action was taken against Sub-Inspector Zahid Ahsan and Constable Abu Kawsar on Friday night, said Additional Superintendent of Police (Crime) Obaidur Rahman. An allegation has been brought against the two policemen that they intercepted a hemp-laden pickup on Nabinagar-Salimganj road at Kanabari in the upazila and released it after taking money from the vehicle. Read More: Three injured in Brahmanbaria clash over local dominance The video footage of the incident went viral on social media. Based on information, the Superintendent of Police, instructed the Officer-in-Charge of Nabinagar Police Station to conduct an investigation and submit a report to the police superintendent’s office. Rafiqul Islam, officer-in-charge of Nabinagar Police Station, said that after the preliminary investigation they found evidence supporting the allegations brought against the two policemen. The report was submitted on Friday.

A leader of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of BNP, was killed and at least 15 people were injured in a clash between two rival groups over establishing supremacy in Nasirnagar upazila of Brahmanbaria on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Sohrab Mia, 28, son of late Chan Mia of Kathalkandi village and joint secretary of JCD’s Chhatlapar union unit. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Tapan Sarkar of the Sarail Circle said there had been tensions between the rival groups for several months over establishing dominance in the area, which ultimately led to Saturday’s fatal clash. 5 OCs among 8 police officials transferred in Brahmanbaria Locals said the clash broke out around noon at Chhatlapar Bazar under Chhatlapar union between the two groups known as ‘Ulla Faction’ and ‘Molla Faction’ from Kathalkandi village of Chhatlapar union. The clash continued for about an hour, leaving Sohrab critically injured. He died on the way to hospital. The injured are receiving treatment locally, police said. Additional police have been deployed in the area to avoid further untoward incidents. Legal steps are underway in connection with the incident, the ASP added.

At least 50 people were injured in a clash between two groups of villagers over a trifling matter at Dakkhin Srighar in Nasirnagar upazila of Brahmanbaria district on Tuesday. Khairul Alam, officer-in-charge of Nasirnagar Police Station, said an altercation was ensued among the supporters of Sarkar Bari and Boro Bari around 6:30 am over eating a cucumber. At one stage, the supporters of both groups, equipped with lethal weapons, attacked each other, leaving at least 50 people injured. One killed, 15 injured in clash between two groups in Brahmanbaria Among the injured, Jalal Mia, 45, Dulal Mia, 32, Shah Alam, 35, Rabbi Mia, 11, Amir Ali, 35, Mashuk Mia, 45 and Sahar Ali, 18, were taken to Sadar upazila while the others were given first aid at home. On information, police rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control.

A three kilometre road stretching from Jinadpur Bazar to Dashmouza Bazar in Nabinagar upazila of Brahmanbaria district has caused suffering of locals for potholes and erosion, particularly during the rainy season. A recent visit to the area revealed the extent of the damage.  Couple held while fleeing after killing husband's elder brother’ in Ctg Locals say the road’s condition has been deteriorating for years due to a lack of maintenance and during rainfall the situation becomes perilous, resulting in frequent road accidents. Urging the authorities to take immediate steps to renovate it, local union parishad member Khorshed Alam termed terrible the condition of the road that connects Jinadpur and Satmora unions. School children, elderly residents, and commuters are the worst sufferers, he said. Abul Bashar, head teacher of Jinadpur Government Primary School, said, “Accidents are happening regularly. It is critical that the authorities address this issue without further delay.” Echoing the teacher, local resident Nurul Islam said the dilapidated road is causing constant accidents involving both passengers and vehicles.  Kuet teachers demand resignation of interim VC Nabinagar Upazila Assistant Engineer Md. Kaiyum said, “The road is included in a project that will widen it. The work is expected to begin by the end of June.”  

A man was killed and at least 15 others were reportedly injured in a clash between two rival groups in Natai village of Brahmanbaria Sadar upazila on Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Miajul Hossain, 50, son of Tota Miah of Natai village. He served as the president of the CNG Owners' Association of Brahmanbaria Sadar upazila. According to locals and the victim’s family, there had been a longstanding rivalry between the ‘Chander Bari group’ of Natai south union and the ‘Selim Bari group’ over establishing dominance in the area. Brahmanbaria Sadar Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md Mozzafar Hossain said the clash was triggered by group rivalry. “Tensions have escalated following the death of one person. Members of RAB have been deployed to maintain law and order in the area,” he added. Tensions escalated from Monday night, with several clashes reported between the two groups. On Wednesday, fighting broke out at around 2pm, during which both sides used locally made weapons, including spears and iron rods. ‘Outlaw’ shot dead in Pabna Around 10 to 12 crude bombs were also detonated and at least 15 people were injured, said locals. Around 5:30pm, Miajul, who belonged to the Chander Bari group, was reportedly attacked by members of the rival group. Locals rescued him and took him to Brahmanbaria General Hospital around 6pm. After receiving initial treatment at the emergency unit, he was admitted to the surgery ward, where he died shortly after around 6:15pm. Dr Tajul Islam, an on-duty physician at the emergency department of Brahmanbaria General Hospital, said Miajul was found to have high blood pressure upon arrival at the hospital. He died while undergoing treatment. “He was declared dead after several tests. The exact cause of death can be confirmed after an autopsy,” he added.

A 30-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death by his cousin following an argument over drying paddy in the courtyard in Kasba upazila of Brahmanbaria on Thursday. The deceased was identified as Sujon Fakir, son of Khokon Fakir of Jajisar village under Kayempur union. Shawon Fakir, 22, is accused of carrying out the attack, according to police. Kasba Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Abdul Kader said the two cousins got into a heated argument over drying paddy in their shared yard. At one point, Shawon stabbed Sujon in the chest with a large knife, leaving him critically injured. Sujon was rushed to Kasba Upazila Health Complex, where doctors referred him to Cumilla for better treatment. However, he succumbed to his injuries on the way. Sujion’s family members alleged that Shawon Fakir is a known drug dealer in the area. Sujon’s father, Khokon Fakir, said that Shawon was enraged with their family ever since he was barred from continuing drug trade around six months ago to protect the family’s reputation. Separate road accidents claim 3 lives in Magura “On Thursday morning, while we were drying paddy in the courtyard, Shawon began hurling abusive language at us. When my son Sujon confronted him, a scuffle broke out and Shawon stabbed him,” said Khokon. The body was sent for autopsy. Preparations are underway to file a case, and efforts are on to arrest the accused, said OC Abdul Kader.

Police arrested two people in connection with their alleged involvement in unleashing torture to a woman  after tying her to a coconut tree, from Madhyapara village in Sadar upazila of Brahmanbaria district  on Tuesday. The arrestees were identified as Sharmin Akter, wife of Haidar Ali, a Bangladeshi expatriate in Saudi Arabia. The victim lodged a complaint with the Sadar Police Station on Monday night, said Mozaffar Hossain, officer-in-charge of Sadar Police Station. The incident came to light on Monday as the video footage of the incident went viral in the social networking site Facebook. According to the complaint, Sharmin married Haidar, son of Mantaj Mia, 17 years ago. The couple had been blessed with a son and a daughter. Haider used to live in Saudi Arabia for the past ten years and just nine months ago he came to his village and again returned to Saudi Arabia. Teacher jailed for alleged sexual harassment of SSC candidate in Shariatpur Sharmin often had a heated argument with the family members of her in-laws. On Monday afternoon, Sharmin and her two brothers-in-law—Mangal Mia and Joynal Abedin-, sisters-in-law—Marjina and Moyna and nephew and niece, engaged in a heated argument and at one stage, she was beaten by her brother-in-law Mangal Mia. Later, they beat her two children and tied Sharmin to a coconut tree. Sharmin also claimed that the family members of her in-laws took Tk 2 lakh from her husband but did not return yet. Ripon Mia, a member of no 3 ward of Sultanpur Union Parishad, said it is said that Sharmin allegedly beat her father-in-law and the scuffle took place over the issue. However, he rescued Sharmin while being tortured, said the UP member. Based on the complaint from the victim, police arrested Mangal and Joynal from the spot, said OC.

Two men died, and two others injured after falling from the roof of a moving train while making a TikTok video in Brahmanbaria’s Akhaura upazila on Wednesday. The accident happened around 11 am near the Mogara Railway Bridge in the upazila, according to a press release from the Ministry of Railways. The deceased were identified as Abdul Kaiyum Mia (22), son of Abdul Karim Mia from Debidwar upazila in Cumilla, and Tarek Mia (20) from Kasba upazila in Brahmanbaria. The injured are Ikram Hossain (18) and Billal Mia (25) from Kasba, it said. 20 shops gutted in N’ganj furniture market fire The accident happened when the Sylhet-bound Paharika Express train, coming from Chattogram, passed through Gangasagar Railway Station in Akhaura. As the train reached the Mogra Railway Bridge area, the four men on the roof stood up to record a video. While filming, three of them were capturing footage of another when they got entangled in a cable hanging over the railway tracks, causing them to fall off the train, said the release. Abdul Kaiyum died on the spot, while local residents rescued the injured and took them to hospitals. Two were admitted to Akhaura Upazila Health Complex, and one was transferred to Brahmanbaria General Hospital. Tarek Mia succumbed to his injuries on the way to the hospital.