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Police recovered 12 slaughtered horses and rescued one sick horse from an abandoned house at Bhoberchar in Gazaria upazila of Munshiganj early Wednesday, creating panic among local residents. Locals said the house had long been used by an organised group to carry out illegal activities in secrecy. Sensing something suspicious, local people went to the spot and found the slaughtered horses, said police.   On information when police rushed to the spot the members of the gang fled the scene, leaving behind the carcasses. The group allegedly used to buy sick horses at low prices from different areas, slaughter them, and sell the meat to various hotels as beef. Police later recovered a mobile phone believed to have been used by the group. Gazaria Upazila Nirbahi Officer Md Mahmudul Hasan said there is no legal provision for slaughtering horses under the Animal Slaughter and Meat Quality Control Act, 2011. No one could be detained at the scene and police are continuing efforts to identify and arrest those involved, he said. The recovered horse meat will be buried in the presence of representatives from the Department of Livestock and local union parishad members. The rescued horse is currently under treatment by the livestock department, he said.

A major road development project  in Munshiganj is set to ease chronic travel woes and strengthen connectivity with the capital as authorities move to upgrade key highways linking the district with Dhaka’s main transport corridors. The Tk Tk 1,359cr project fully funded by the government aims to upgrade three regional highways and one district road to modern standards, improving links between Dhaka–Mawa–Bhanga (N-8) and Dhaka–Chattogram (N-1) highways. Officials say the project to be implemented by the Roads and Highways Department under the Road Transport and Highways Division is expected to be completed by June 2029. Spanning Munshiganj Sadar, Tongibari, Sirajdikhan and Srinagar upazilas, the project will upgrade roads from Munshiganj Old Bus Stand to Chonbari in Srinagar, creating a more efficient and safer road network. For thousands of daily commuters and traders, the project promises shorter travel times and smoother journeys to Dhaka, particularly through improved access to the Dhaka–Mawa Expressway. Residents of Munshiganj, long dependent on congested and narrow routes, are expected to benefit from faster connectivity while transport operators anticipate reduced travel delays and vehicle operating costs. The project includes widening road embankments, reconstructing pavements for both two-lane and four-lane sections, and carrying out surface development to enhance durability and traffic capacity. To improve safety and traffic flow, the project  includes construction of underpasses, overpasses and bus bays, alongside modern drainage systems,according to project documents . Bridges and culverts will also be a key focus. Authorities plan to build six RCC box culverts, 31 additional culverts for local communications, and 14 RCC slab bridges to strengthen linkages between main and feeder roads. Side drains with footpaths and RCC retaining walls will be constructed in selected stretches, while intersections will be redesigned to handle increased traffic volumes. The project also involves land acquisition, relocation of utilities such as electric poles, and maintenance arrangements during the construction period. Key roads under the plan include the Munshiganj Old Ferry Ghat–Old Bus Stand road, Fatulla–Munshiganj–Louhajang–Mawa road, Muktarpur Ferry Ghat road, and the Munshiganj (Hatimara)–Kunderbazar–Srinagar (Chonbari) road. These routes serve as vital arteries connecting the district’s major upazilas and are widely used for commuting, goods transport and access to Dhaka. Officials say the upgraded network will significantly improve traffic movement from the Muktarpur Bridge over the Dhaleshwari River to Srinagar on the Dhaka–Mawa Expressway, easing congestion and ensuring quicker access to the capital. Planning Commission officials believe the project will not only enhance connectivity between the two national highways but also boost economic activity in Munshiganj by facilitating smoother movement of people and agricultural goods. They added that improved road infrastructure is expected to support broader socio-economic development in the district and beyond.  

Two people were killed after a pickup was hit by an unknown vehicle in Srinagar upazila of Munshiganj district early Monday. The deceased were pickup driver Sujan, 37, hailed from Baliadanga area in Rajarhat upazila of Jashore district and Isarul, son of Jiban of Dumuria upazila in Khulna. Dr. Niloy, a doctor of the emergency department at Srinagar Upazila Health Complex, confirmed the deaths. Man killed as covered van hits truck in Dinajpur Witnesses said the pickup was carrying raw materials from Jashore to Dhaka when it was struck from behind by an unknown vehicle, which fled the scene immediately after the collision. The damaged pickup is currently kept at Hansara Highway Police, said Station Station Officer Dewan Azad Hossain of Srinagar Fire Station .

At least two people sustained bullet injuries during a clash between supporters of BNP and an independent candidate over election campaigning in Mollakandi area of Sadar upazila under Munshiganj-3 constituency on Saturday. The attack and counter-attack took place in Munshikandi village of Mollakandi union in the afternoon. Eyewitnesses said supporters of an independent candidate using the football symbol and district BNP member Ataur Rahman Mallick brought out a campaign procession in the Munshikandi area around noon. At that time, supporters of the sheaf of paddy symbol, led by Upazila BNP Joint General Secretary Ozir Ali and former union BNP leader Awlad Mollah, allegedly ambushed them. Soon after, supporters of both sides became engaged in a clash. James concert cancelled in Faridpur, after clashes leave 25 injured Eyewitnesses reported that cocktail explosions and gunshots were heard during the clash. Several people were injured during the clash Among the injured, Lijon Sarkar and Monir Hossain of Munshikandi village were initially treated at Munshiganj General Hospital and later referred to Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Munshiganj Additional Superintendent of Police Mohammad Firoz Kabir said there had been a long-standing dispute between the two groups over local dominance, which resurfaced during the election campaign and led to the incident. Additional police forces have been deployed in the area to prevent further violence. Meanwhile, a video showing a man running through a potato field with a firearm during the incident has gone viral on social media. Police said a drive is underway to arrest those involved in the clash. 20 injured in clashes between law enforcers and technical students in Sylhet

A 32-year-old woman and her minor daughter were stabbed to death at Dakkhin Rajanagar in Sirajdikhan upazila of Munshiganj district on Monday. The deceased were identified as Amena Begum, wife of Mizan Mia and their eight-year-old girl Mariam. Abdul Hannan, Officer-in-Charge of Sirajdikhan police station, said Amena Begum along with her family used to live at the rented house of one Nuruzzaman Sarkar. Getting no response from the house till noon, local people entered the house and found the bodies of Amena and her daughter. Read More: 'Toxic liquor’: Death toll rises to 6 in Rangpur Upon receiving information, police recovered the bodies and sent those to a local hospital morgue. Police said the husband went into hiding. Preliminary findings suggest the killings may have been linked to family disputes or an extramarital affair, said the OC. Police are investigating the incidents and trying to arrest Mizan, he said.

Hilsa, the pride of Bangladesh’s rivers and the heart of its culinary culture, has once again slipped beyond the reach of ordinary consumers as prices surged dramatically at the century-old Mir Kadim wholesale fish market in Munshiganj. Within just 48 hours, hilsa prices have jumped by up to Tk 700 per kilogram, leaving both buyers and traders frustrated — each side pointing fingers over the sudden spike. During a visit to the bustling Mir Kadim market on Friday, the scene was as lively as ever. Buyers and sellers packed into narrow lanes, where freshly caught silver hilsa shimmered under bright lights. Yet, for many who travelled long distances hoping to savour the seasonal delicacy, the excitement quickly turned to disappointment. A one-kilogram hilsa is now priced at Tk 2,600–2,700, while the larger 1.5-kg fish are selling for Tk 3,200 per kg — a price bracket that has become a luxury for most households. Even the smallest hilsa, weighing just 150–200 grams, now cost Tk 650–700 per kg. Hilsa returns to Khulna markets after 22-day ban Consumers allege that syndicates are manipulating prices, while traders argue that the root of the crisis runs deeper. Sand Extraction and Illegal Nets Blamed Al Helal Royel, president of the Mir Kadim Fish Traders’ Association, said rampant and unplanned sand extraction is destroying natural breeding grounds, while the widespread use of illegal current nets is depleting fish stocks at an alarming rate. “Fish stocks have fallen. Demand is high but supply is low — that’s why prices are increasing,” he explained. According to the district fisheries office, Munshiganj produced 31,348 metric tonnes of fish in the past year. However, fish availability typically dips during winter, amplifying the strain on supply and pushing prices upward. Delicious hilsa slips from table to luxury list Other Fish Prices Also on the Rise It isn’t just hilsa causing concern. Almost all fish varieties at Mir Kadim have seen significant price hikes. A survey of the market revealed the following rates: ·         River Pangas: Tk 800–1,000 per kg ·         Farmed Pangas: Tk 150–200 ·         Rui: Tk 350–450 ·         Katla (farmed): Tk 400–500 ·         Katla (river): Tk 600–700 ·         Local boal: Tk 800–1,000 ·         Farmed boal: Tk 500–550 ·         Golda shrimp: Tk 700–1,000 ·         Bagda shrimp: Tk 600–700 ·         Aiyr: Tk 1,000–1,200 ·         Farmed koi: Tk 200–220 ·         Local koi: Tk 800–1,000 ·         Local sing: Tk 800–1,000 ·         Farmed sing: Tk 300–400 ·         Chitol: Tk 500–600 ·         Koral: Tk 600–700 Read more: Hilsa floods Chandpur markets, prices drop Traders say the overall supply of both river and farmed fish is far from stable, contributing to the sharp rise in prices. A Market with a Century of Legacy Mir Kadim, one of the country’s oldest and busiest fish markets, operates through 43 wholesale sheds. Each morning, within just two to three hours, the market handles fish sales worth around Tk 1 crore. On weekends and holidays, the volume multiplies several times as buyers flock in from neighbouring districts. But for now, the soaring prices, particularly of hilsa, have dampened spirits. What was once a common delight is increasingly becoming an occasional indulgence for many Bangladeshi families. Read more: Hilsa Ilisha: The National Fish and Silver Pride of Bangladesh

A man was shot dead and two others, including one with bullets, were injured in a clash between two rival factions of local BNP in Mollakandi union of Munshiganj Sadar upazila early Monday (10th November 2025). The incident took place just eight days after another BNP activist was shot dead in a clash between the same groups in the area on November 2. The deceased was identified as Arif Mir, 35, a resident of Chardumuria village under Mollakandi union and a BNP activist. One of the injured, Imran, Arif’s paternal cousin, sustained bullet wounds and was shifted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital after receiving first aid at Munshiganj General Hospital. Read more: Five BNP men wounded in Raozan gun attack Locals said the clash erupted from a longstanding dispute between Arif, an associate of former union BNP vice-president Awlad Hossain, and Shah Kamal, a follower of district BNP convening committee member Atik Mallik and current union BNP president Ohid Mollah. On November 2, supporters of the Awlad group allegedly fired on members of the Kamal group, killing one of their activists, Tuhin. Following the killing, members of the Kamal group had fled the area but tried to return on Monday morning, triggering the latest clash around 6am. Hearing gunfire and screams, locals rushed to the spot, rescued the injured, and took them to Munshiganj General Hospital, where doctors declared Arif dead upon arrival. Gunfight between two BNP factions leaves youth dead in Munshiganj Dr Ruhul Amin, a physician at the hospital’s emergency department, confirmed that Arif was brought dead and said one of the injured had been referred to Dhaka for advanced treatment. The other injured is receiving treatment at the hospital. Officer-in-charge (OC) of Sadar Police Station M Saiful Alam said police rushed to the scene soon after the incident and additional forces were deployed to bring the situation under control. Locals said tension has been running high in the area since Tuhin’s killing on November 2. Read more: Some political parties’ actions may endanger people’s rights, warns Tarique

Vowing to continue resistance against ‘Fascism and Mujibism’, National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Friday urged all to remain vigilant as there is another fight ahead. “There is another battle ahead. I urge our supporters to stay alert. We need the support of the people of Munshiganj in this fight to build a new Bangladesh," he said.  Nahid made the call while addressing a street rally organised by the party at Super Market intersection in Munshiganj Sadar upazila. “The fight against fascism and Mujibism will go on. We must build resistance in every neighborhood,” he said. Referring to a recent attack in Gopalganj, he warned that even if similar attacks take place in ten more places, their movement will not be stopped. NCP warns of consequences for bringing back ‘old culture of terrorism’ Seeking support from people of Munshiganj, he also pledged action against river erosion and illegal sand extraction in the district. NCP leader Sarjis Alam said the country will not be truly free until fascism is eliminated.  Hasnat Abdullah, the party’s chief organiser  for the southern region, said all political forces must unite to resist both domestic and foreign conspiracies. “We need a policy-based state, not a leader-based one,” he said. Earlier, a procession from Shaheed Minar premises in Munshiganj town joined the rally at Super Market’s Shaheed Square.  A large number of NCP leaders, activists and residents attended the event, where speakers urged people to prepare for a mass movement. 

A Dhaka court on Thursday sentenced three people to death and five others to life term imprisonment for triple murder in Munshiganj in 2021. Judge of the Dhaka Speedy Trial Tribunal-3 Masud Karim handed down the punishment. The condemned convicts are—Rakibul Hasan Sourav alias Sourav Prodhan, Roni Bepari and Shihab Prodhan. 4 sentenced to death for 2021 murder of hawker in N’ganj The court fined them Tk one lakh each, in default, to suffer one year more rigorous imprisonment. The lifers were Shakib Prodhan, Shamim Prodhan, Anik Bepari, Raihan and Choto Jahangir. According to the prosecution, village arbitration was arranged in front of the house of Awlad Hossain Mintu at Uttar Islampur village over eve-teasing on March 24, 2021 where Awlad, Emon and Shakib were present. At one stage, a scuffle took place between the youths with another group of youths. Emon, Shakib and Awlad were stabbed and critically injured. Later, they were taken to Munshiganj General Hospital where the doctors declared Emon dead. Shakib died on way to Dhaka for better treatment while Awlad succumbed to his injuries on March 25, 2021. A case was filed against 12 people in this connection, Police submitted chargesheet against eight people.    

Police arrested a man for ‘violating’ two children from Muktarpur in Sadar upazila of Munshiganj district on Friday. The arrestee was identified as Sekendar Ali Chokdar of Muktarpur ara. Saiful Alam, officer-in-charge of Sadar Police Station, said Sekendar violated the two children after taking them to his home alluring them of providing food and balloons on March 2. As the news spread on Friday night, local people handed him over to police after calling the help of national emergency phone number 999. A case was filed in this connection.