A 45-year-old woman died after being hit by a train on Harian rail crossing in Poba upazila of Rajshahi  on Saturday morning. The identity of the deceased could not be known yet. 4 killed in separate road accidents in Natore Gopal Karmakar, Officer-in-Charge of Rajshahi Railway Police Station, said  Madhumati Express train left Rajshahi for Dhaka around 7am and hit the woman when she was passing the level crossing. Authorities informed the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to assist in identifying the victim.

A two-and-a-half-year-old child drowned in a pond at Bonpara in Nalitabari upazila in Sherpur district on Saturday morning.  The deceased was Abdullah Mia, son of Omar Faruk Mia of Bonpara.  According to locals, Abdullah's family members were busy with household chores and the toddler was playing near the pond adjacent to their house.  4 killed in separate road accidents in Natore Around 10:30 am, Abdullah's aunt Rashida Begum saw his body floating in the pond. Family members recovered the child and rushed him to Nalitabari Upazila Health Complex where doctors declared him dead, Nalitabari Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md Sanowar Hossain they sent a police team after being informed over the death.  

Two more cases have been filed against 31 people in connection with the killing of lawyer Saiful Islam Alif amid clashes over the jailing of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Bramachari.Jamal Uddin, father of Alif, filed a case against 31 named people and 10-15 unnamed ones with Kotwali police station Friday midnight, said additional deputy commissioner of Chattogram Metropolitan Police Kazi Md Tarek Aziz.Meanwhile, Khan-e-Alam, elder brother of Alif, also filed another case against 116 people mentioning names and 400-500 unnamed ones. Ctg court area turns violent over denial of ex-ISKCON leader’s bail; lawyer killedHowever, lawyers expressed dissatisfaction over the exclusion of the name of Chinmoy Krishna, spokesperson for Samonnito Sanatoni Jagoron Jote and former ESKCON leader, in the case.Chandan, Aman Das, Shuvo Kanti Das, Bunja, Ranab, Ramit, Rumit Das, Nayan Das, Gagan Das, Bishal Das, Omkar Das, Bishal, Razkapur, Lala, Samir, Sohel Das, Shib Kumar, Biglal, Parash, Ganesh, Ajay, Debi Charan, Deb Joy, Durlav Das and Rajib Bhattacharya were among the accused.On November 26, Saiful was hacked to death amid clashes among law enforcers, agitated protestors, and supporters of Chinmoy Krishna following the denial of his bail petition in a sedition case. DU students protest killing of lawyer by Hindu fanatics, call to banEarlier police filed three separate cases against 76 identified and 1400 unidentified people on charge of obstructing police and vandalising vehicles.

The lowest temperature of the country was recorded at 10.3 degrees Celsius at Tetulia in Panchagarh on Saturday, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). Panchagarh district has been experiencing the lowest temperature for the last five days until Saturday. However, the intensity of the cold has decreased with the visibility of the sun. On Saturday morning, people went out for work wearing warm clothes. Ctg, Khulna, Barishal divisions may experience light rains: BMD Severe cold was felt throughout the night. Jitendranath Roy, acting in-charge of Tetulia Weather Observatory Centre, said the residents of the district have been witnessing 10.3 degrees Celsius for the past five days which is the country’s lowest temperature.  

Authorities have collected a staggering 29 sacks of money from 11 donation boxes at the historic Pagla Mosque in Kishoreganj. The donation boxes, last opened three months and 11 days ago, were unlocked at 7 am on Saturday in the presence of Fouzia Khan, Deputy Commissioner of Kishoreganj and president of the mosque’s managing committee, along with Superintendent of Police Hasan Chowdhury. A 400-member team, including the mosque’s managing committee, students, and teachers from the Pagla Mosque Madrasa, is currently counting the money. Pagla Masjid donations cross Tk 7 crore mark again Additional Deputy Commissioner Rubel Mahmud, Additional District Magistrate Mizab Rahmat and Rupali Bank Assistant General Manager Rafiqul Islam were in the counting process. In the previous collection on August 17, nine donation boxes yielded Tk 7.22 crore, along with substantial amounts of foreign currency and gold ornaments. Donations at Pagla Masjid break all previous records, thanks to Ramadan extension The donations are used for a range of purposes, including supporting mosques, madrasas, orphanages, and various social welfare initiatives. The mosque authorities have also announced plans to construct an international-standard Islamic complex named the ‘Pagla Mosque Islamic Complex.’ The project, with an estimated cost of Tk 115 crore, is set to begin soon and will accommodate 30,000 worshippers at a time.  

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 man was arrested in a case filed for raping a 16-year-old girl in Pachmaile area of Khagrachari Sadar Upazila on Friday. The arrestee is Gopinath Tripura, 22, son of Olod Mohan Tripura of the upazila. "On November 27, the accused violated the victim in the forest adjacent to the road in the Pachmaile area," said Abdul Baten Mridha, officer-in-charge (OC) of the Khagrachari Sadar Police Station. Gopinath attempted to strangle the victim after the rape. According to the OC, the accused Gopinath abandoned the victim when she became unconscious, believing her dead. Later, a case was filed at Khagrachari Sadar Police Station following a complaint lodged by the victim's mother. According to locals, the victim was taken to Khagrachari Modern District Sadar Hospital after being recovered while unconscious. The OC said, “The victim is in critical condition and receiving treatment at the hospital. She has multiple injury marks on her body.” The OC further stated that Gopinath would be sent to court in the afternoon. A bus worker dies after the vehicle catches fire  

After a six-day suspension, long-distance bus services from Benapole have resumed. The services resumed on Thursday evening at 6:30pm, with buses now operating from the Benapole Checkpost Land Port Bus Terminal, said Mizanur Rahman, general secretary of the Benapole Transport Manager Association. The resumption followed successful discussions between the Ministry of Transport and Land Port Authority Chairman Manzarul Mannan, Rahman added. He explained that the issue began on November 7 when the upazila administration inaugurated a new municipal bus terminal at Kagojpukur in Benapole. Passengers had to be dropped off at the Kagojpukur terminal late at night, leading to disputes between transport owners and workers. This conflict resulted in the suspension of all long-distance bus operations since November 23. Ziaur Rahman, manager of Benapole Royal Dutch Transport, said the transport owners' association and labour organisations had resolved their demands after meetings with the shipping adviser and the chairman of the land port. “All long-distance AC buses will now operate from the Benapole Checkpost Land Port Bus Terminal,” he said.Benapole Land Port Deputy Director Sajib Nazir said the bus terminal gate had reopened following instructions from Land Port Authority chairman. The suspension of bus services, from November 23 to November 28, had caused significant inconvenience for passengers.

A total of 1030 metric tonnes of rice were imported from India through Benapole port in one week till Wednesday. According to the Benapole land port and customs house, 33 rice-laden trucks entered the land port from November 18 to 27. Deputy assistant officer of Benapole check-post Plant Quarantine Center, Shyamal Kumar Nath, said some 1030 metric tonnes of rice have been imported till November 27. Three rice-laden trucks entered No 31 transshipment yard around 9:30 pm on Wednesday which is supposed to be the last shipment. Already the port authorities unloaded the imported rice after completing the due process on Thursday morning, said deputy director Sajib Najib of the port. Mafizur Rahman, owner of Arka Trading said the government approved import of 2000 metric tonnes of Atap and 3000 metric tonnes of boiled rice and of these, 105 metric tonnes of boiled rice (swarna variety) were imported from India. 100 tonnes of Atap rice imported from India via Banglabandha land port Rashed Chowdhury, owner of Chowdhury auto Rice Mill, said the price of coarse hybrid variety rice is being sold at Tk 46 while Swarna variety Tk 48 at the wholesale market. He also expected that the price of rice may decrease following the availability of the Aman rice in the local market. In an effort to stabilise the rice market amid soaring prices, the government decided to import rice from India. The rice will be imported within December 10.    

A human chain in Kurigram on Wednesday demanded a fair investigation into the 2009 Pilkhana massacre, the release of innocent former BDR personnel currently imprisoned, and the reinstatement of those dismissed in the aftermath. The human chain, organized by the Kurigram BDR Welfare Council, took place at the Shaheed Minar square in Kurigram municipality. Speakers at the event highlighted the injustice faced by thousands of BDR (later renamed Border Guard Bangladesh) personnel following the tragic incidents of February 25-26, 2009, when a mutiny at the Pilkhana headquarters in Dhaka led to the deaths of over 70 people, including 57 army officers. In the aftermath, more than 18,500 BDR members were subjected to trials, with many dismissed from their posts and sentenced to various terms for their alleged involvement in the rebellion. The protesters also demanded the immediate, unconditional release of about 800 BDR members who are still imprisoned, many facing long sentences despite claims of innocence. They also called for the reinstatement of all dismissed members. Akher Ali, a dismissed BDR member, said that many of those dismissed were innocent and unjustly punished. "There are still about 800 of our colleagues in prison. They should be released unconditionally and reinstated in their jobs," Ali added. Hosne Ara Happy, daughter of a former BDR member, said, "My father spent three long years in prison without being involved in the Pilkhana incident. Later, he passed away.” “I saw firsthand the suffering and social humiliation he endured. I don’t want any other BDR member to suffer like my father did. They all deserve to have their jobs reinstated," she said. Other speakers included dismissed BDR members Md. Akher Ali, Md. Nuruzzaman Haque, Mostafa Kamal, Azad Ali, as well as family members of the affected BDR personnel.