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A Jamaat activist was arrested with over Tk 7 lakh during a joint force operation in Naria upazila of Shariatpur on Wednesday. The arrestee is Golam Mustafa, an assistant teacher of Shaheed Samad High School in Japsa Union and a resident of the Rajnagar area. He was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment and fined Tk 3,000, said Naria Assistant Commissioner (Land) and Executive Magistrate Luki Das. In default of payment, he will have to serve an additional 10 days of rigorous imprisonment. Tipped off, members of the joint forces conducted a drive at the house of Jalil Master in Ward No. 1 of Baishakhipara area under Naria Municipality around 5pm. Jamaat leader Belal Uddin hospitalised after arrest ‘with Tk 74 lakh’ During the operation, law enforcers recovered Tk 7,20,000 in cash, a laptop, some empty envelopes and documents related to the distribution of money from the house. District Jamaat Nayb-e-Ameer KM Maqbul Hossain and Jamaat activists Advocate Mahfuz Alam and Hasan Al Mannan were also detained during the operation but were later released after questioning.

At least 20 people were injured after a passenger bus lost control and fell into a roadside ditch in Jajira Upazila of Shariatpur on Monday afternoon. The accident took place in the Thandar More area of Jajira Municipality. Quoting locals, police said the Padma Travels bus was traveling from Dhaka to Naria in Shariatpur with around 35 passengers on board. When it reached the Thandar More area, the driver lost control, and the bus overturned into a nearby ditch due to the narrow road caused by ongoing renovation work. At least 20 passengers, including the driver, were injured. BNP leader Shimul Biswas, 3 others injured in Pabna road accident Many passengers escaped by breaking the bus windows. Local residents quickly came to their aid, helping those trapped by breaking windows and doors. Members of the fire service later joined the rescue operation. The injured were taken to Jajira Upazila Health Complex for first aid, while two of the seriously injured were sent to Dhaka Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment. Saleh Ahmed, officer-in-charge (OC) of Jajira Police Station, said police arrived at the scene promptly and arrangements have been made for the injured to receive treatment. The cause of the accident is under investigation. 2 killed in accident on Dhaka–Mawa Expressway

A man was arrested in connection with the death of a patient in an ambulance which was obstructed twice allegedly by a local ambulance syndicate in Shariatpur district. Jamshed Ali Dhali, 65, died as he did not get treatment timely as the ambulance carrying him was stopped at two locations for around one and a half hours on the way to Dhaka, said his family. Jubayer Hossain Ruman Dhali, grandson of the deceased, filed a case against four identified and six unidentified people with Palong Model Police Station on Wednesday night, said Shah Alam, Officer-in-Charge of the police station. Police in a drive arrested Sumon Khan, ambulance driver,  in this conneciton from Shariatpur district town on Thursday. Read More: 45 crude bombs recovered in Shariatpur: 4 held The other accused in the case are—Sajib, 18, Pervez, 26 and Hannan, 25. Shariatpur Deputy Commissioner Tahsina Begum said an emergency meeting was held at the Deputy Commissioner’s office on Wednesday afternoon with members of the Ambulance Owners’ Welfare Association where the owners assured not to obstruct ambulances, demand extra fares, or harass patients in the future. However, local people demanded strict punishment of those responsible for the death. Efforts are on to arrest the other accused, said police.

Ferry services on the Shariatpur-Chandpur Harinaghat river route have been suspended since 11:30pm on Saturday (January 03, 2026) due to dense fog, disrupting transport on both sides of the river. Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) Narsinghpur ferry terminal Assistant Manager Md Iqbal Hossain said ferry operations were suspended  at around 11:30pm on Saturday as thick fog engulfed the river basin, gradually reducing visibility. Read more: As haor waters recede, Sunnamganj farmers sow hope in every field At one stage, he said,  navigation marker lights along the waterway became unclear, prompting authorities to suspend all ferry and vessel movement to prevent accidents midstream. As a result, passenger buses, goods-laden trucks and other vehicles were stranded at ferry terminals in both Shariatpur and Chandpur. Hossain said no ferry had to anchor mid-river during the suspension. “Ferry services will resume once the fog density decreases and visibility improves,” he added. Read more: Dhaka’s air quality remains ‘unhealthy’ amid fog

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.