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A trucker and his assistant were killed when a truck slammed into another from behind on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Trishal upazila of Mymensingh district on Tuesday morning. The identities of the deceased could not be known immediately. Motorcyclist killed in road accident on Tamabil-Sylhet highway Sadiqur Rahman, station officer of Trishal Fire Service and Civil Defence, said the accident occurred in front of Boilar Boro Pukur Par Jame Mosque around 5:45 am when a Mymensingh-bound goods-laden truck hit another truck from behind, leaving the truck driver killed on the spot and injured his helper. Later, he was taken to Trishal Upazila Health Complex where doctors declared him dead.  

Two motorcyclists were killed Monday night after being hit by an unidentified vehicle on the service road of Mawa Expressway in Kuchiamora, Dhaleshwari Bridge area, Sirajdikhan upazila of Munshiganj. The accident occurred around 10:30 pm. The identities of the victims are yet to be confirmed, said Sub-Inspector Nur Mohammad of Hasara Highway Police. Motorcyclist killed in road accident on Tamabil-Sylhet highway “The motorcyclists were heading toward Mawa when they were reportedly struck from behind by the unknown vehicle, causing instant death at the scene. The bodies have been recovered and taken to Hasara Highway Police Station, where legal proceedings are underway,” he added.

A 22-year-old motorcyclist, Nazrul Islam, was killed in a road accident on the Tamabil-Sylhet highway in Gowaighat upazila of Sylhet on Monday evening. The incident occurred near Purbo Mohammadpur Shromikghat area, while Nazrul was traveling from Jaflong Mama Bazar toward Tamabil. Nazrul, son of Shafiq Mia from Nayabosti area of Jaflong, collided head-on with a truck coming from the opposite direction and sustained serious injuries. He was rushed to Jaintiapur Upazila Health Complex, where doctors declared him dead. Protesters lie on railway in Sylhet, demand double line and new trains Mohammad Habibur Rahman, Officer-in-Charge of Tamabil Highway Police Station, confirmed the accident and said, “The truck and motorcycle are in police custody. A post-accident report of the deceased has been prepared.” “Traffic on the Jaflong-Sylhet road was briefly disrupted but has now returned to normal,” he added.  

The bodies of two young men who went missing while bathing in the Bhairab River near the Ratanpur–Rashikpur switchgate in Mujibnagar upazila of Meherpur have been recovered. A diving team from the Khulna Fire Service retrieved the bodies between 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm on Monday, officials said. The deceased were identified as Tanvir, 20, son of Hannan Sheikh from Tengramari village in Meherpur Sadar upazila and a first-year student of Meherpur Municipal College; and Kaushik, son of Mohin Sheikh from Amdah village, an eighth-grade student of Aleya Madrasa. Witnesses said the two had gone to bathe at the switchgate with friends on Monday afternoon. They accidentally fell into deep water and could not get out. Farmer’s body recovered  in Meherpur On information, police from Mujibnagar Police Station and members of the fire service rushed to the scene and began a rescue operation, said Selim Reza, station master of Mujibnagar Fire service and civil defence. "After around six hours of effort, the diving team recovered the first body at 7:42 pm and the second body at 8:27 pm," he added.  

A student of Chittagong University (CU) was found dead with tendons of his legs and wrist cut at Chattogram port city on Sunday. The deceased was identified as Shamim Masud Khan Joy, 26, a Masters student of Computer Engineering Department of the university. Manirul Karim, sub-inspector of Port Police Station, said local people found Shamim with the tendons of his legs and wrist cut on Outer ring Road, adjacent to the Sunset Point Beach Resort and informed police. Later, he was taken to Chattogram Medical College and Hospital where doctors declared him dead. Quoting family members police said Shamim used to live with his parents at Boropol area in the city and he came out of his house at noon after receiving a phone call. Besides, an witnesses, wishing anonymity, said Shamim himself cut the tendons of his legs and wrist. 2 JCD leaders stabbed dead in Chattogram Police said they are investigating whether it was a case of suicide or murder. Mahmudul Hasan, assistant commissioner of Chattogram Metropolitan Police Port zone, said the body was kept at the Chattogram Medical College and Hospital morgue. “The actual reason behind the death could be known after investigation.”  

Speakers at a seminar in Bhola today urged the government to ensure secure and sustainable livelihoods for small-scale fishers beyond temporary support, to protect the endangered Hilsa fish and safeguard the future of coastal communities. The seminar, titled “Sustainable Livelihood and Skill Development are the Keys to Secure Small-scale Fishers Beyond Temporary Support,”  was organized by COAST Foundation at its Bhola Center. Sanat Kumar Bhowmik, Deputy Executive Director of COAST Foundation, moderated the event, which was presided over by Mobasshir Ullah Chowdhury, Member, General Council of the Foundation. Md. Iqbal Hossain, District Fisheries Officer, Bhola, attended as the chief guest. Speakers said fishers face severe livelihood crises during the annual fishing bans imposed to conserve Hilsa, as 60% of registered fishers remain income-less for 2–3 months.They said the current support of 40 kg rice per family is inadequate and often delayed, forcing many into debt. They called for the expansion of skill-based income-generating programs, timely delivery of government support, and direct cash transfers. Participants recommended the introduction of modern fishing techniques and technologies to enhance efficiency and safety.They also emphasized support for fish processing, storage facilities, and training centers, along with ensuring 100% family planning coverage for fisher households. Mst. Rashida Begum, Assistant Director, COAST Foundation, presented a keynote where she noted that short-term support can ease hunger but cannot bring long-term change. She called for institutionalized skill development to ensure dignified livelihoods. Sanat Kumar Bhowmik highlighted that Hilsa production is declining by 4.5–5% annually due to migratory disruptions caused by emerging sandbars.He stressed the need for immediate government intervention and suggested alternative livelihoods like goat rearing, aquaculture, and vegetable cultivation for fisher families, especially women and youth. Women fisher representatives Rima Begum and Aklima Begum stated that government support often does not reach the genuine fishers. They said women’s participation in income-generating activities increases compliance with fishing bans. Fisher leader Bashir Majhi alleged that many non-fishers hold fisher cards, while real fishers remain excluded from support programs. Journalist Neyamat Ullah emphasized the need for locally adapted, safe alternative livelihoods, while journalist Nazrul Haque Anu said fishers’ human rights are violated when they are arrested for fishing beyond demarcated river zones. Chief Guest Md. Iqbal Hossain said that fish diversity has drastically declined, with only 25–26 species remaining in rivers and seas.He mentioned that the government is distributing legal nets, VGF rice, and livestock for alternative income. Chair Mobasshir Ullah Chowdhury called for the removal of non-fishers from the database and the introduction of accessible loan facilities, saying many fishers are trapped in informal debt cycles and are unable to sell their catch freely.

Two crude bombs blasted near the meeting venue of National Citizen Party (NCP) in Bogura town on Monday afternoon, spreading panic in the area. Shawkat Imran, a member of the NCP’s district coordination committee, said NCP chief organiser for northern region  Sarjis Alam attended a district coordination committee meeting at the Zila Parishad auditorium. Around 4 pm, a group of attackers hurled two crude bombs near the auditorium courtyard, causing panic and forcing attendees to flee, said Hasan Basir, Officer-in-Charge of sadar police station. Sarjis Alam, speaking to jounalists, condemned the attack and called for identification and punishment of those responsible. No legal bar for EC to allot Shapla symbol to NCP, claims Sarjis He accused local administration of failing to provide security for NCP leaders. Later Sarjis Alam and party leaders left place under police escort. Officers from Sadar Police Station visited the site.  

Police recovered the body of an unidentified youth from a pond in Ward No. 3 of Charghat municipality of Rajshahi on Sunday evening. Mizanur Rahman,  Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Charghat Model Police Station said, locals noticed a foul smell coming from the pond around 3:00 pm on Sunday  and recovered the body of the youth wearing a blue T-shirt and black pant. Man who brandished machete at Kamalapur Railway Station held in Gazipur .On information, Charghat Police  went to the spot and retrieved the body around 6:00 pm, he added. OC Mizanur Rahman further said the body has been sent to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital for autopsy. An unnatural death case has been filed at the police station in this connection.

At least 15 people, including a fisheries officer, were injured when a group of individuals attacked fisheries officials and law enforcement personnel during an operation against illegal Hilsa fishing in the Meghna River at Hizla upazila of Barishal district. The incident occurred around 3:30 pm on Sunday in the Mul Meghna River near Dhulkhola Union under Hizla upazila. According to the Fisheries Department, officials were conducting a drive in two speedboats as part of the ongoing Hilsa conservation efforts when the attack took place. Around 20 trawlers, each carrying an average of 20 individuals—believed to be local fishermen—suddenly surrounded and attacked the speedboats. At least 15 people, including Mohammad Alam, Senior Upazila Fisheries Officer of Hijla, along with other fisheries department employees and workers, sustained injuries during the attack. All of the injured received first aid at the Hijla Upazila Health Complex. In response to the attack, Coast Guard members who were part of the enforcement team fired eight rounds of blank shots in self-defence to disperse the attackers. Tension gripped the area following the incident. Officers from Hijla Police Station rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control. The Hijla Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) said strict action will be taken against those involved in the attack after identification. Meanwhile, the Barishal district administration has termed the repeated attacks on government officials during Hilsa conservation drives as “anti-state acts”, and has initiated the process to form a separate investigation committee to look into the incident. Officials said this was not an isolated case. In the last 15 days, at least 15 such attacks on fisheries and law enforcement officials have been reported in different parts of Barishal district during Hilsa drives.

Former MP of Faridpur-3 and ex-FBCCI president A.K. Azad faced an attack during a public rally on Sunday, when local Jubo Dal activists protested and allegedly vandalized two vehicles in his motorcade. The incident occurred around 4:30 PM at Pormanandpur Bazar in Krishna Nagar Union, Faridpur Sadar, where Azad had gathered for a public meeting after performing afternoon prayers at a nearby mosque. Eyewitnesses said a procession led by Lutfur Rahman, former joint secretary of Sadar Upazila Jubo Dal, and Nannu Molla, Krishna Nagar Union Jubo Dal president, approached the rally and began chanting slogans, calling Azad an “ally of the Awami League.” Tensions escalated as activists tried to encircle Azad’s motorcade, prompting his security team to intervene. Police arrived at the scene and managed to disperse the crowd, allowing Azad and his motorcade to leave safely. However, protesters reportedly damaged the windows of two cars in the convoy by striking them with sugarcane sticks. Azad condemned the attack, calling it unprecedented in local political history. He said, “During the last elections, even Awami League candidate Shamim Haque did not behave this way. Such incidents will deepen political crises.” He also mentioned that he is preparing to file a case over the incident. Nayab Yusuf, central women’s wing joint secretary of BNP and Faridpur-3 aspirant, denied involvement. He told the media that he had instructed his supporters not to engage in any violent actions and had informed local police to maintain vigilance. Yusuf added that Azad’s motorcade included Awami League leaders, which may have fueled public resentment. Savar police and local authorities confirmed that the clash arose due to the convergence of two political groups at a market area. OC Mohammad Asaduzzaman of Faridpur Kotwali Thana stated that police handled the situation with restraint, ensuring Azad’s convoy passed without further incident. Separately, around 7:30 PM, the district Chhatra Dal organized a torch procession from Government Rajendra College through key streets, concluding at the Faridpur Press Club. Participants chanted slogans like “Beware of Awami League agents” and “Fight against fascists together”, expressing political dissent and solidarity.