Police recovered the bodies of a couple hanging from fan in a house at Jamirdia Masterbari in Bhaluka upazila of Mymensingh district on on Wednesday night. The deceased were identified as Sagar Islam, 22 and his wife Nupur, 19 of Birol upazila in Dinajpur district, both were garment workers. Humayun Kabir, inspector of Bhaluka Model Police Station, said they couple got married following a love affair but their families did not accept it. 7-year-old’s body found in sack in Faridpur; mob beats suspect to death On Wednesday night, local people found them hanging from the ceiling fan and informed police. Later, police recovered the bodies around 9 pm and sent those to Mymensingh Medical College and Hospital.  

It was meant to be a peaceful family visit, a reprieve from the ordinary rhythms of life. Kamrul Islam, 35, and his pregnant wife, Ratna Begum, 30, had travelled to Palgaon village in Mymensingh’s Bhaluka upazila, their young son in tow. They had come to her parents’ home, a place that should have symbolised warmth and sanctuary. Instead, it became the backdrop of an unfathomable tragedy. The evening began unremarkably, with a shared meal among family members. Kamrul and Ratna retired early to their room, leaving their son under the care of Ratna’s mother, Monowara Begum. The house settled into a quiet lull. But by 10 pm, the child, missing the presence of his parents, began to stir. Monowara approached the couple's door, knocking gently at first, then with increasing urgency. Her calls went unanswered. Alarmed, she summoned other family members. Together, they forced open the door, stepping into a scene of devastation. Ratna lay lifeless on the floor, her body drenched in blood. Beside her, Kamrul’s motionless form was discovered, a scarf around his neck telling the tale of his last desperate act. The room that had once sheltered shared dreams and whispered hopes now bore witness to an unbearable loss. Police arrived swiftly, taking the bodies into custody. Humayun Kabir, officer-in-vharge of Bhaluka Model Police Station, shared his preliminary suspicions. Kamrul, plagued by turmoil and anger, may have taken his wife’s life before ending his own. The exact details, shrouded in silence, hinted at a family feud whose roots ran deep. Couple, two children found dead in Kishoreganj Ratna was not only a wife and mother but also an expectant mother, carrying the promise of a second child. The weight of her unborn child’s loss added another layer to the tragedy, leaving those left behind grappling with grief and unanswered questions. What led Kamrul to commit such a horrific act may never be fully understood. What remains is a heartbroken family, a young child suddenly bereft of parents, and a community left to mourn the incomprehensible. Man, his two sons awarded death penalty for killing businessman in Sylhet In the quiet corners of their home, the echoes of their lives remain—fragile reminders of a love that could not withstand the tempest of despair.  

A fire that broke out at a warehouse of agricultural products in the BSCIC area of Mymensingh Sadar upazila was brought under control after one and a half hours of frantic efforts, said fire officials. Motiur Rahman, deputy director of the Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) department in Mymensingh, said that ten firefighting units from several stations rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control around 12 p.m. Earlier, the fire erupted from the warehouse around 10:30 a.m. and engulfed a bakery adjacent to it. During the incident, personnel from the army, RAB, and police supported the fire service teams. The fire may have been triggered by chemicals stored in the warehouse, which could have heated up and ignited spontaneously, added the fire officer.

One more child died from hornet stings in Dhobaura upazila of Mymensingh on Saturday night, taking the death toll from it to three. The child was identified as Sifat Ullah, 5, son of late Maulana Abul Kashem, 55, an imam of Dudhnoi Bazar Mosque in the upazila. Earlier on Sunday afternoon, the imam and his eight-year-old daughter Labiba also died from the hornet stings. Family members and locals said a boat carrying Abul Kashem and his two children was passing by a bamboo bush on Saturday afternoon on their way to a local market. Suddenly they were invaded by hornets leaving them critically injured. Read: 37 people trapped by floodwaters rescued in Mymensingh Locals rushed them to Dhobaura Upazila Health Complex, from where doctors referred them to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital. However, both Abul Kashem and Labiba succumbed to their injuries on the way to the hospital. Though Sifat was admitted to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, he also died around 10pm while undergoing treatment there. Dhobaura police station’s Officer-in-Charge Al Mamun Sarkar confirmed the deaths

Emergency services in Mymensingh have successfully evacuated 37 individuals, including women and children, who were trapped in their homes due to flooding. The first distress call came from a frightened caller in Banijaan village of Fulpur upazila, reporting that many women and children were stranded. On the same day, another call was made from union three of Haluaghat Upazila, echoing the urgent need for assistance. Both callers requested immediate rescue efforts from the National Emergency Service 999. Read: Flood situation improves in parts of Sherpur; death toll rises to 8 The calls were received by Constable Mohammad Surujjaman, who reassured the callers and coordinated with both Fulpur and Haluaghat Fire Service stations to initiate swift rescue operations. Continuous communication was maintained by SI Mohammad Rezaul Karim from the 999 police dispatch, along with firefighters Oliullah and Mohammad Hanjalal. Read more: 3 die as flood situation deteriorates in Sherpur; army joins rescue operation Upon receiving the alerts, rescue teams from the Fire Service stations promptly arrived at the locations. The Fulpur Fire Service team rescued 12 women, 8 children, and 10 men, while the Haluaghat team successfully evacuated 3 women and 4 children. In total, 37 individuals were rescued, along with several domestic animals.

In Mymensingh city, this Ramadan marked the opening of a pioneering mosque dedicated to members of the hijra community. The "Third Gender Community and Dakshin Char Kalibari Ashrayan Mosque," situated on the picturesque banks of the Brahmaputra River, symbolizes a significant stride towards inclusivity in religious spaces. Spanning an area of 33 decimals, the mosque not only serves the spiritual needs of the local hijra population but has also welcomed Muslims from the broader community. The initiative, driven by the "Setu Bondhon Hijra Welfare Association," emerged in response to the discrimination and ridicule faced by hijra individuals in traditional mosques. The derogatory treatment led to a collective decision to establish a dedicated space for worship, supported by a generous land donation and funding facilitated by the Mymensingh Divisional Commissioner, Ommey Salma Tanzia. Read more: Empowering transgender and hijra communities a priority of the state: NBR chairman The mosque's construction on donated land in Badikandi village was strategically planned to coincide with Ramadan, fostering a sense of community and belonging among the worshippers. Featuring a modest single-story design with tin walls and a roof, the mosque includes a veranda, tube well, and toilets, ensuring basic amenities for its congregants. Additionally, the installation of three loudspeakers enables the regular call to prayer, further solidifying the mosque's role in the community's daily religious life. Akhi, a member of the local hijra community, highlighted the transformative impact of the mosque, mentioning, "Throughout our lives, we have heard stories that when hijras die, their bodies are dumped in the river. There was no burial ground. Now, alongside our mosque, there is also a cemetery." This statement underscores the profound significance of the mosque and adjoining cemetery as symbols of dignity and respect for the hijra community. Joyita Tanu Hijra, president of the hijra association, recounted the journey towards establishing the mosque, from facing mockery in local mosques to securing the necessary land and funds through the support of the Divisional Commissioner and generous donors. Read more: Sherpur Hijra community demands respectable jobs The appointment of Hafiz Maulana Karimul Islam as the imam signifies the mosque's commitment to providing spiritual guidance and support to all worshippers, including the hijra community. Abdul Motalib, president of the Mosque Management Committee, expressed the local community's support for the hijra community's endeavors, emphasizing the collaborative spirit in offering prayers and conducting religious activities. The Divisional Commissioner, Ommey Salma Tanzia, praised the initiative as commendable, highlighting the mosque's role in offering a safe and welcoming space for hijra individuals to practice their faith. Looking ahead, plans for expanding the mosque complex to include a madrasa, a primary school, and enhanced cemetery facilities are underway. This ambitious vision reflects a hopeful future for inclusivity and acceptance within religious spaces, not only in Bangladesh but potentially setting a precedent for the world. Read more: Enact law to protect rights of transgender, hijra community: Speakers

Police recovered the body of an auto-rickshaw driver from Trishal upazila of Mymensingh on Tuesday. The body was found at a banana plantation in Ragmara Chairman Bari area near Dhaka-Mymensingh highway of the upazila on Tuesday afternoon. The deceased was identified as Rakib, 14 of Konabari village of Sadar union of the upazila. Homeo doctor given no chance in macabre daylight killing murdered in Mymensingh Abu Bakar Siddique, officer-in-charge (investigation) of Trishal Police Station, confirmed the matter. According to police and family sources, Rakib was a physically challenged auto-rickshaw driver. On Monday afternoon, he left home with his autorickshaw and did not return home at night. Rakib's family members could not find him after searching in various places. ASI killed in Mymensingh road accident A day after he was missing, locals found the body lying on the plantation on Tuesday afternoon and informed the police. Later, police recovered the body from the spot. However, his autorickshaw was not found. Family members went to the spot and identified the body. Rakib's father Babul Mia said, "My physically challenged son was missing since yesterday. He used to drive an autorickshaw. I searched for my son all night in the surrounding upazilas. I couldn't find him. Although his body was found today, we did not get the autorickshaw. We, father and son, used to earn money with this autorickshaw." Mymensingh-3: Poppy's win confirmed, AL moves to 263  The body was sent to the Mymensingh Medical College Hospital morgue for autopsy. A case in this regard is under process to be filed at the police station, said the OC.

The Awami League won a comfortable two-thirds majority for a fourth election in a row on Sunday, in 299 out of 300 constituencies, and a strong showing by independent candidates as predicted. Ruling party candidates won in 222 seats in Sunday’s election, while independent candidates — most of them belonging to AL — won 62 seats. Here’s the list of candidates from Mymensingh division who won in the National Election 2024:

At least six workers of a garment factory were dead and eight others were injured when a speeding bus ran them over while they were waiting to board another bus on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Trishal upazila, under Mymensingh district, today (October 11, 2023). Four of the deceased were identified as Jesmine Akter, 35; Sirajul Islam, 40; Sohel Mia, 28; and Liton Mia, 30, of Sadar upazila while the identities of two others could not be known immediately. Quoting locals, Main Uddin, officer-in-charge of Trishal Police Station, said a Dhaka-bound bus of ‘SS Travellers’ from Sherpur made a sudden stop at Chelerghat around 7:30 am today, as one of its tyres got punctured. Read: Man, grandson drown in Mymensingh pond Passengers of the bus got off and were waiting on the highway for another bus. Around 8 am, a bus arrived at the spot, and they tried to board it. At this time, another bus, speeding on the highway, hit the people standing on the road -- leaving three dead on the spot and 11 injured. Read: Mother, minor daughter found hanging in Mymensingh house Of the injured, three died on the way to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital. Vehicular movement on the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway remained halted for some time after the accident. Read: Lightning kills 2 students in Mymensingh

The training programme for district and metropolitan city level trainers and field-level campaigners of Bangladesh Awami League was launched on Tuesday in Mymensingh, following the special initiative of the party to disseminate the message of the government’s development programmes and future plans to every voter’s doorstep ahead of the next national election. A press conference was held at 11 am at Mymensingh city’s Green Point Community Center. After that, a formal inauguration and campaigner training workshop was held at Advocate Tarek Memorial Auditorium at 12 pm. Awami League announces 12-day programme from September 23 Kabir Bin Anwar, Chief Coordinator of AL’s National Election Administration Committee, inaugurated the program. Mymensingh city unit Awami League President and city Mayor Md. Ikramul Haque and General Secretary Mohit Ur Rahman Shanto; Mymensingh district Awami League President Ehteshamul Alam and General Secretary Advocate Moazzem Hossain Babul were present at the programme. AL govt won’t be ousted through movement: Razzaque to BNP The training programme was conducted by focal point of “offline campaign”, Sufi Faruq Ibne Abubakar, and assistant focal point Syed Imam Baker. Awami League had undertaken a special initiative to disseminate the message of the government’s development programmes and future plans to every voter’s doorstep ahead of the next national election. As part of this initiative, Awami League will form a “master trainer” group with university teachers who will go to each upazila and provide training at the upazila-level. AL launches special program to disseminate message of dev and future plans door to door ahead of nat’l election