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Three people were killed in separate road accidents in Dinajpur on Tuesday and Monday. In one incident, a motorcycle rider and his passenger were killed after being hit by a truck in Phulbari, said sub-inspector Faridul Islam of Phulbari Police Station. The deceased were identified as Abdul Motaleb, 27, son of Abdur Razzak of Joyrampur in Kaharol upazila, and Saju Islam, 33, son of Anarul Islam of Jagannathpur in the same upazila. Motaleb, a motorcycle rider based in Dhaka, was travelling to the capital with Saju when the accident occurred. 5 dead, 15 injured in Dinajpur road crash  In an earlier incident, around midnight on Monday, a truck hit the rear of a parked truck in the Bajitpur area of Bhaduria in Nawabganj, leaving driver Al Amin Alam dead, said sub-inspector Golam Mostafa of Nawabganj Police Station.

Five people were killed and at least 15 injured when a Dhaka-bound bus crashed into a mango-laden truck parked in Nurjahanpur area of Ghoraghat upazila early Saturday. The accident occurred around 4:20 am on the Dinajpur-Gobindaganj Highway, said Ghoraghat Police Station officer-in-charge (OC) Nazmul Haque. He said the identities of the deceased were not immediately known. 3 killed in Dinajpur truck-microbus collision According to the OC, several trucks carrying mangoes were parked at the location.  The bus of Nabil Paribahan, travelling from Panchagarh to Dhaka, lost control and slammed into one of the trucks, he said.  Police and fire service teams rushed to the scene upon receiving information and rescued the injured. The 15 injured were admitted to a local hospital, the OC added.    

Indian Border Security Force (BSF) reportedly pushed 15 more people into Bangladesh through Achintopur border of Dinajpur district early Friday. Those pushed include three men, three women and nine children. Md Rafiqul Islam, commandant of Achintopur Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) camp in Biral upazila, which falls under the jurisdiction of the BGB-57 Battalion, said while patrolling the border the BGB members noticed these people wandering inside the border. BGB foils Indian BSF’s attempts to push in 57 People into Bangladesh’s Lalmonirhat Later, they were detained and brought to the camp, he said, adding that legal action will be taken against them accordingly. Quoting the detainees, the BGB official said that they were pushed through the Achintopur.

Three people were killed and five others injured in a head-on collision between a truck and a microbus in Birganj upazila of Dinajpur on Monday morning. The deceased were identified as Manik 35, the microbus driver from Hariharpur in Dinajpur Sadar and son of late Abul, Delwar Hossain 45, a treasury official from Hajipara in Thakurgaon town and son of late Hafizur Rahman. The identity of  another deceased could not be confirmed immediately. The accident occurred around 6am amid light rain on the Dinajpur-Thakurgaon highway in the Chabbish Mile area, said Md Raihan, sub-inspector of Birganj police station. Ferry services on Chandraghona-Raikhali route resume after 5 days The Thakurgaon-bound cement-laden truck collided head-on with the microbus coming from Thakurgaon, leaving two people, including the microbus driver, dead on the spot, he said. Another person died on the way to Thakurgaon Sadar Hospital. The injured were admitted to Thakurgaon Sadar Hospital.  

In protest of the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) taking a Bangladeshi farmer from the Enayetpur border in Dinajpur, locals from the Bangladesh side apprehended an Indian farmer and handed him over to the Bangladesh Border Guard (BGB). Later, in a flag meeting, both were returned to their respective countries’ border forces. This incident occurred on Friday. Tensions had risen along the border, but the issue was resolved peacefully by the concerned authorities. According to locals, six BSF personnel abducted a Bangladeshi citizen named Alamgir from near the 323 main pillar area, adjacent to the Enayetpur BOP camp, at around 10 am on Friday. Alamgir is the son of Aijuddin from the village of Dipnagar. BGB thwarts BSF’s another reported bid to install fence along Joypurhat border After the news spread, locals detained an Indian farmer, Narayan Chandra Roy (45), and handed him over to the BGB. Narayan Chandra Roy is from the Purba Mollapara village in South Dinajpur, West Bengal. Lieutenant Colonel Ahsan Ul Islam, the commander of BGB's 42 Battalion, said, “Five people had crossed into Bangladesh from the Indian side of the border. The BSF mistakenly took Alamgir, thinking he was one of the fugitives they were chasing.” The BSF returned Alamgir to BGB, while Narayan Chandra Roy was handed over to them through a flag meeting at around 3:30pm today, he added.

Authorities at Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU) in Dinajpur have penalized nine students for allegedly  breaching code of conduct.   The action against the students  was taken after a syndicate meeting on Sunday, said the university’s Register Pro Dr M Jahangir Kabir. The accused students are Sajjad Ahmed of Social Science department, Sourav Kumar Kundu of Statistics, Sakibur Rahman and Sadi Md Mosabbah of Agriculture, Mas-ud Abdullah of Management, Fahmid Tanjim Fahim and Nuhas Ali Arnob of Finance and Banking, Abu Hamza of Physics and Tamjid Haq of Marketing. Former VC of KUET opts for retirement, nine officials suspended Of them, Sajjad and Sourav were suspended for one semester and one year from the dormitory. The rest accused were suspended for one year from their respective resident halls.   It was learned that on the evening of October 26, the accused entered the room No-107 of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman Hall and physically assaulted a senior student over a trivial matter. Later, the victim submitted a written complaint seeking punishment against the attackers, prompting the university authorities  to form a probe body in this regard. Special committee on politics at DU begins work University Proctor Prof Dr. Shamsuzzoha said the accused were found guilty in the investigation and actions taken against them as per the discipline. No one will be spared if found guilty of any crime to ensure a congenial atmosphere for study, he warned.    Victims of harassment or assault are encouraged to file written complaints, which will be addressed following due investigation and regulations, he said.

At least four people, including two drivers, were killed and 20 others injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a truck in Dinajpur on Friday morning, said police. The accident occurred on Dinajpur-Panchagarh highway in Chakai intersection around 8:30am, said Birganj police station’s Officer-in-Charge (OC) Abdul Gafur. The deceased included bus and truck drivers and two bus passengers. Details about casualties couldn’t be known immediately, he said. All the injured were first sent to Birganj Upazila Health Complex, the OC said, adding that later six of them were shifted to Dinajpur Medical College Hospital for advance treatment as their condition was stated to be critical. Read: 4 killed in separate road accidents in Natore Quoting locals, OC Gafur said the paddy-laden truck collided with the Panchagarh-bound bus coming from Dhaka, leaving the four dead on the spot and some 20 others injured. On information, police and Fire Service personnel went to the spot and rescued the injured and sent them to the hospital, he said.

Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained five people including a suspected human trafficker while trying to trespass into India through border in Dinajpur’s Birol upazila  and nearby Thakurghaon’s Pirganj upazila respectively on Tuesday. The detainees were suspected human trafficker Goutam Sarkar, 42, Jibon Roy, 14, Chayon Kumar, 19, Rony Chandra, 16, and Arjan Chandra Roy, 16. Read: Five arrested while trying to sneak into India through Panchagarh border: BGB A BGB media release said a team detained Goutam, Jibon and Chayon they while trying to intrude into India through Karuliapara border under Dharmapur union of the Birol upazila around 10am. Besides, BGB personnel detained Rony and Arjan while they were trying to flee the country through Bbabanipur border in Pirjganj upazila at noon, it reads. The detainees were handed over to the concerned police stations to take legal action, the release added. Read more: BGB detains two locals trying to flee through Dinajpur border

Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained two Bangladeshi citizens while allegedly trying to trespass into India through the border in Biral upazila of Dinajpur early Friday. The detainees are Magnet Roy, 25, son of Rama Roy of Dinajpur’s Bochaganj and Likhan Roy, 19, son of Profulla Roy, of Palashbaria area under Nilphamari Sadar upazila. Read: BGB detains 5 people while trying to enter India illegally thru Dinajpur border Ahsan-ul-Islam, commandant of the BGB-42 in Dinajpur, said they detained the two from Nonagram area under Bhandara union of the Biral upazila along the border with India after being tipped-off that some Bangladeshis were intruding into India. The detainees were handed over to the concerned police station to take legal action in this regard, he added. Read more: BGB detains local AL leader, his brother from Sylhet border

Bangladesh has numerous historical temples reflecting the country’s rich cultural heritage. Among the most prominent is the Kantajew Temple in Dinajpur, renowned for its magnificent terracotta architecture. Kantajew Temple is also known as Kantaji Temple or Kantanagar Temple. Constructed in the 18th century, this Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna is one of the country’s finest examples of art. Location of Kantajew Temple This temple is situated at Kantanagar village in Kaharole upazila of Dinajpur district, approximately 20 kilometres from the main town in northern Bangladesh. The name derives from "Kantaji," a form of the Hindu god Kanta or Krishna. This 18th-century temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and his wife, Rukmini. Maharaja Prannath began the temple's construction in 1704, and it was completed by his son, Maharaja Ramnath, in 1752. Kantajew Temple is especially revered by Krishna devotees in Bengal. Read more: Top 10 Historic Places, Landmarks in Dhaka How to Visit Kantaji Temple from Dhaka From Dhaka to Dinajpur  By Air  Flying is the quickest way to reach Dinajpur. Daily flights operate between Dhaka and Sayedpur, the nearest airport, about 60 kilometres from Dinajpur. You can hire a car from Sayedpur or take a local bus to Dinajpur town, which takes approximately an hour. Airfare typically ranges between 2,800 and 9,500 BDT, depending on the airline and booking time. By Train  If you prefer a more scenic and affordable option, taking a train from Dhaka to Dinajpur is a great choice. Trains are available and the journey times range from 7 to 9 hours. Tickets are available from 575 BDT for a non-AC seat and can go up to 1,978 BDT for AC berths.  By Bus  For budget travellers, buses are the most economical option. Direct buses leave from Dhaka’s bus terminals heading to Dinajpur, with the journey taking around 10 hours. The ticket price ranges between 800 and 1,500 BDT, depending on the bus type.  Read more: Buddha Dhatu Jadi: The sacred tourist spot and its trouble From Dinajpur to Kantajew Temple After reaching Dinajpur town, travelling to Kantajew Temple is straightforward. You can hire a local CNG (auto-rickshaw), a private car, or even a rickshaw to cover the 20-kilometer journey. It will typically take about 30 to 40 minutes. The roads are fairly well-maintained, and the ride gives you a chance to enjoy views of rural Bangladeshi life. Construction and Architecture Kantajew Temple is an iconic example of terracotta architecture in Bangladesh. Originally constructed in the navaratna (nine-spired) style, the spires were destroyed by an earthquake in 1897, leaving the base of the temple intact. The temple’s design features four-centred, wide multi-cusped arches, semi-octagonal mihirabs, and intricate rectangular and square panelling. Its plastered walls are adorned with ornamental turrets and the domes, once bulbous and majestic, sat on octagonal drums with lotus and kalasa finials. The temple's exterior is covered with terracotta panels, depicting mythological and everyday scenes, skillfully crafted by local artisans from Krisnanagar. Read more: Day Trips from Dhaka: 5 Affordable Tourist Spots near Dhaka Notable murals show Krishna plucking coconuts, Radha-Krishna dancing on an elephant, and charming Bengali wedding scenes. These portrayals blend deities with familiar social scenes, offering a glimpse of 18th-century rural Bengal. The Persian-inspired muqarnas work in stucco inside the half-domes over the entrance arches and mihirab niches further highlights the temple’s blend of cultural and architectural elements.