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A BNP supporter has been hacked to death over past enmity in Naria, Shariatpur. He died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital on Friday morning after he was attacked in front of Chandani Chhayal on his way back home on Thursday night. Chhatra Dal activists allegedly attack Shariatpur police station over seized motorbikes The deceased Abu Siddique Dhali (55) was the son of Safijaddir Dhali of Chandani area of Bhojeshwar. According to family and local sources Siddique was involved in BNP politics for a long time. Locals rescued him after he was attacked and took him to Shariatpur Sadar Hospital. From there doctors sent him to Dhaka Medical College. He died while undergoing treatment. Naria Upazila Swecchasebok Dal convener Sharif Wahiduzzaman Ujjal said, “This attack was pre-planned. This murder was committed to take political revenge .” The deceased’s brother, Jubo Dal leader Julhas Dhali, said, “My brother is not involved with any crime, we want justice for this murder.” Naria Circle Additional Superintendent of Police Ashiq Mahmud said, “After receiving the information, we visited the scene. Currently, additional police are deployed in the area. Legal action will be taken after the investigation.

Around 100 crude bombs were reportedly blasted during a fierce clash between two rival factions in Durbandanga area of Bilaspur Union in Jajira Upazila on Saturday morning. Although no casualties were reported the violent clash raised serious concerns among local residents and authorities. Police and locals said there the clash ensued  between the supporters of Bilaspur Union Parishad Chairman Kuddus Bepari and Jalil Madbar, a leader of the Swecchashebak League, as a sequel to previous enmity over establishing dominance. Witnesses said around 100 crude bombs were exploded during the clash. ‘Accused’ killed in Rajshahi lynch-mob attack Police rushed to the scene and brought the situation under control. A video of the crude bomb explosion which has since gone viral on social media shows the two sides facing off in an open field. Many people are seen wearing helmets and holding buckets, from which they hurl crude bombs. The explosions create deafening sounds and plumes of smoke, adding to the chaos of the scene. Jajira Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Mohammad Hafizur Rahman confirmed, "Upon receiving the information, we immediately arrived at the scene and managed to bring the situation under control. The area is peaceful now. We are investigating the incident and legal actions will be taken against those involved."

The throat-slit body of a 55-year-old woman was recovered from her house at  Barijangal village in Bhedarganj upazila of Shariatpur on Tuesday night. The deceased was Mukta Begum, 55,  wife of Mannan Gazi from Barijangal village. Husband Mannan Gazi said that he locked the main door and left his wife at home while he went to offer Tarabi prayers. Upon returning home after the prayers he found his wife’s body lying on the bed, said Bhedarganj Police Station’s Officer-in-Charge (OC) Parvez Hasan Selim. Man’s body found hanging in Sylhet flat As news of the incident spread, a local mosque announced over the loudspeaker that a robbery had taken place.  “We are not confirmed at the moment over any robbery incident. An investigation will determine the full details of the incident,” the OC said.

A 55-year-old man died after he was assaulted by a group of men posing as DB police in Zanjira upazila of Shariatpur, said police and a family member on Sunday. The incident of occurred on Saturday night in Naodoba area on the South of Padma Bridge. The victim, Milon Bepari, was a resident in Naodoba area adjacent to the Padma Bridge’s Rail Line. He had been suffering from asthma for long. The victim’s brother-in-law Niloy Parvez Liton said some people identifying them as members of the detective branch appeared at Milon's house around 10pm and wanted to know about some people. In reply, he said that he didn’t know them, Niloy said, alleging that one of the interrogating people slapped Milon, leaving him critically injured. Read: Woman killed during robbery in Patuakhali Later, he was rushed to Zanjira Upazila Health Complex where a physician declared him dead, he said. Demanding justice for the "murder" upon probe, the relative said the attackers moved to another residence after the incident. Zanjira police station’s Officer-in-Charge (investigation) Abdus Salam who conducted the primary autopsy confirmed the death of the man after being slapped.

Ferry service on Chandpur-Shariatpur route resumed this morning after nearly six hours of suspension due to dense fog in the Meghna River. 30 injured in earthquake panic rush in Cumilla, Chandpur The authorities concerned were forced to suspend the ferry services from 12 am to 6 am today to avert accidents.  Hundreds of vehicles waiting to cross the river remained stuck at both ends of the river, causing distress to passengers and drivers in the chilly weather. Cyclone Midhili: Large-scale damage reported to crops in Chandpur Faisal Alam Chowdhury, manager of Harina Ferry Ghat in Chandpur, said the ferry services resumed around 6 am after the visibility issues caused by the dense fog improved. 60-year-old dies as tree falls on him in Chandpur

Two siblings were burnt to death and another was injured in sleep on Monday night as a fire broke out in their house at Shakhipur Union in Shariatpur. The deceased were identified as Arafat, 8, and Samia, 13. The injured sibling, Mim, 12, is in critical condition. Police quoting the family said the three siblings went to sleep after Tarawih prayers last night, and a fire broke into their room at around 10 pm. Locals rescued and rushed them to Vedorganj Upazila health complex. They were later transferred to Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn & Plastic Surgery. Arafat and Mim died while undergoing treatment there. GM Amir Hossain, in charge of Vedorganj fire service, said they are suspecting an electrical short circuit caused the fire.  

Saiful, who used to be a van-puller, now sells ‘fuchka’ (street food) near the Padma Bridge. He now earns significantly more than he did previously – thanks to the boom the locality has seen in tourism since the Padma Bridge opened in June 2022. Many day laborers, like Saiful, are taking advantage of the positive change in the area and have gotten involved in the informal tourism – earning a good living. Apart from the rise in tourists visiting various attractions in the country’s southwestern region – facilitated by the improved communication thanks to the bridge, a large number of people are arriving just to see the Padma Bridge, a modern infrastructure marvel. Many hotels, restaurants, resorts, and parks have been built near the bridge. Many have changed professions in the hope of earning more. Also read: 3rd Shitalakhya Bridge: Vehicles coming via Padma Bridge won’t need to enter Dhaka, PM says Numerous hotels and restaurants have been built in the Naodoba area of Jazira upazila, under Shariatpur district, according to UNB’s Faridpur correspondent. Several tourist attractions have been developed in Faridpur district’s Bhangar Char Rasta Mor, according to him. “I came here with my daughter because she wanted to see the Padma Bridge,” said Naimul Islam, from Faridpur. “We went to the nearest restaurant after sightseeing.”

A man was killed and five others in his family were injured when the private car carrying them overturned at Konekshwar union in the Damudya upazila of Shariatpur district. The deceased, Kawsar Majhi, 26, was a resident of the Char Voyra area of Damudya upazila and son of Barek Majhi. Read more: Road accidents in Khulna, Magura leave 3 dead The family was returning home from Dhaka Airport after receiving Al-Amin Majhi, the elder brother of the deceased. According to locals and police, the car turned upside down and fell into a nearby pond after the driver lost control due to dense fog at around 3 am. Police rescued them with the help of locals and rushed them to hospital. Kawsar died on the way to hospital, said Sofi Ullah, SI of Damudya police station. Read more: Bangladesh sees 9,951 road accident deaths in 2022, highest in 8yrs: Report One of the injured was sent to Dhaka for advanced treatment.

A 42-year-old man and his three-year-old daughter were killed and three other people injured as a private car carrying them plunged into a roadside ditch in Shariatpur early Sunday. The deceased were identified as advocate Rashedul Islam, who was an assistant public prosecutor of the district judge court and his daughter Maisha. The injured were lawyer’s wife Sohana Akter Mili, 26, daughter Merin, 6 and driver Kamrul Hasan, 30, residents of Bhasanchar area under Aungaria union of Sadar upazila.  Jahirul Islam, president of  district bar association, said Rashedul along with his family members was returning to Shariatpur from Chattogram. The car plunged into the roadside ditch in Jamtala area under Naria upazila of the district around 2.30am, leaving the duo dead on the spot, he said. Mahabub Alam, officer-in-charge of Naria police station, said they recovered the bodies from the spot and rescued the injured people.

A 32-year-old Swechchashebak League activist was beaten to death allegedly by his rivals in Naria upazila of Shariatpur district on Wednesday night.  The deceased was identified as Mamun Khan, former publicity secretary of Swechchashebak League's Naria municipality unit and son of Abdus Salam Khan. Mamun and Mokhles Bepary, organising secretary of Awami League's Naria municipality unit, had been at loggerheads over political issues, said Mahbub Alam, officer-in-charge of Naria Police Station.  As a sequel to the enmity, supporters of Mokhles attacked Mamun with iron rods in front of Naria Pilot Girls High School while he was returning home on Wednesday.  He was taken to a local hospital around 9pm where doctors declared him dead. Also read; Kushtia: 10th grader stabbed after refusing youth's proposal  As soon as the news spread, supporters of Mamun beat up Mokhles mercilessly, leaving him injured. "He is being treated at Dhaka Medical College and Hospital," the police officer said.  No written complaint has been lodged yet, said the OC.