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Adviser Sharmeen Murshid terms violence against women 'a social disease'
Sharmeen S. Murshid, Adviser on Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs, described violence against women as a social disease.
She said during a stakeholder consultation meeting on updating the Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act, 2010, held in Sylhet on Saturday.
She also said that violence against women is on the rise in Bangladesh like all over the world.
At that time, the adviser emphasized that both the abuser and the bystander who tolerates such behavior are failing to uphold their humanity.
Murshid pointed out the challenges in rescuing women and children who are victims of abuse and reintegrating them into society in a healthy manner, noting that many cases of violence go unrecognized.
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She called for solutions that go beyond traditional approaches and for stronger collaboration among all stakeholders.
Additionally, she instructed the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs to be notified within 24 hours of any incidents of domestic violence, underscoring the ministry’s role in facilitating the rehabilitation of victims to help them regain normalcy in their lives.
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Local Juba League leader dies of dengue in Shariatpur
A local Juba League leader from Shariatpur died of dengue on Saturday.
Khalil, 25, was the son of Rafiqul Islam Kazi and served as the relief and disaster management affairs secretary for the Shariatpur Union Juba League.
He died on the way to Dhaka Medical Hospital.
Ripon Sardar, chairman of Gosairhat Union Parishad, said Khalil had been receiving treatment for dengue at a private hospital in Dhaka for two weeks but had returned home a few days prior.
Two more die of dengue
Unfortunately, his condition worsened on Saturday, leading to his death around 10 am during the journey to the hospital.
Meanwhile, two more deaths due to dengue were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Saturday morning, raising the total fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 271 this year.
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BSF returns body of trader killed along Mymensingh Border
The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has returned the body of a businessman who was killed along the Dhobaura border in Mymensingh on October 24.
Lt Col ASM Kamruzzaman, commander of 31 Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) battalion, confirmed the matter on Saturday.
The deceased, Rezaul Karim, was a medicine trader from Sherpur. He died while attempting to cross the border at the Dhobaura frontier on October 24.
Bachchu, officer-in-charge of Durgapur Police Station, received the body in the presence of BGB members at the Bagmara Land Checkpoint in Netrokona District on Saturday afternoon. An initial examination revealed no signs of gunshot wounds on the body, according to the BGB official.
Rezaul hailed from Alinapara village in Sherpur Sadar upazila. He owned a pharmacy on Hospital Road in the Narayanpur area of Sherpur.
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On the evening of October 24, Rezaul was reportedly killed near pillar 1139/9 in the Indian Territory, close to the BGB camp in the Munshipara area of South Maizpara Union in Mymensingh’s Dhobaura upazila. Following the incident, the BSF took his body to the Dhamdam camp.
Local residents heard gunfire from the BSF shortly after Rezaul entered India to procure medicines at a lower cost, leading them to believe that he was shot by the BSF.
However, on Saturday morning, the BSF informed the 31 BGB battalion in Netrokona that seven individuals encountered challenges from the BSF while trying to cross into India. Six managed to escape, but Rezaul fell off a culvert, suffered a head injury, and became unconscious, subsequently drowning in the water.
BSF personnel rescued him and took him to a local primary treatment centre, where he was declared dead.
OC Bachchu noted that a case is underway to be filed at the police station.
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Truck, auto-rickshaw collision leaves 6 dead in Narsingdi
Six people, including two women, were killed in a collision between a truck and a CNG-run auto-rickshaw in Shibpur upazila of the district on Saturday, police said.
The deceased were identified as Abu Bakkar Siddique, 40, son of late Abdur Rashid Fakir of Boilab village, Chakradha union of Shibpur upazila, CNG driver Shahin Mia, 35, son of Rahi Uddin of Satpara village, Marufa Begum, 23, daughter of Samir Uddin of Chakabgadi village of Ekduaria union of Monohardi upazila, Faruq Mia, 55, and his wife Nayantara, 50 of Mirzachar village of Raipura upazila and Mustafa Mia, 48, of Mirzarchar area of the same upazila.
One dead, 15 injured in Dinajpur bus accident
According to police, a CNG-run auto rickshaw carrying five passengers departed for Manohardi from Itakhola around noon on Saturday.
As it approached Pacharbari Namaksthan near C&B Bazar in Chakradha Union, it was involved in a head-on collision with a cement-laden truck (Dhaka Metro-U 14-2849) coming from the opposite direction, resulting in the immediate deaths of all six individuals, including the autorickshaw driver.
Afzal Hossain, the officer-in-charge of Shibpur Model Police Station, said that the bodies were recovered and sent to the morgue at Narsingdi Sadar Hospital for autopsies.
The police have seized both the truck and the autorickshaw involved in the accident, and the truck driver has been detained.
The OC said that reckless driving may have been a contributing factor to the incident.
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60-year-old man electrocuted in Chuadanga
A 60-year-old man died after being electrocuted in the Goalpara village of the Jibannagar upazila of Chiadanga on Saturday afternoon.
The deceased Nurunabi Mollah was the son of the late Wazuddin Mollah. Mamun Hossain Biswas, officer-in-charge (OC) of Jibannagar Police Station, confirmed the matter.
Man trampled to death by elephant in Ctg
The accident occurred when Nurunabi was bathing near a tube well and was electrocuted by a wire connected to the motor of the tube well. He died on the spot, according to his family.
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17-year-old body drowns in Cox’s Bazar beach
A 17-year-old boy drowned while swimming at Seagull Point of Cox’s Bazar Beach on Saturday afternoon.
The deceased was identified as Mahmud, son of Didarul Islam, a resident of the PM Khali area in Cox’s Bazar Sadar upazila.
Osman Goni, senior in-Charge of Cox’s Bazar Sea Safe Lifeguard, confirmed the matter.
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Mahmud had been playing football with friends near Seagull Point around 11 am before they entered the sea to swim. During the swim, Mahmud was swept away by the waves, said Osman.
Rescuers later brought him to Cox’s Bazar Sadar Hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead.
Tanvir Hossain, executive magistrate of the Tourist Cell under the Cox’s Bazar Deputy Administration, stated that the body has been handed over to Mahmud’s family.
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Chuadanga experiences 100 mm rainfall in 24 hrs
Chuadanga has experienced the highest rainfall in the country over the past 24 hours.
Tahmina Nasrin, an observer at the Chuadanga Meteorological Office, said 100 mm of rainfall was recorded in the district due to the influence of Cyclone Dana.
However, the rain started to reduce from Saturday morning, and condition are expected to return to normal by Sunday.
The persistent heavy rains and strong winds disrupted daily life, making it challenging for those who work outside.
Meanwhile, Cyclone "Dana" over North Odisha and adjoining area moved and weakened North-Northwestwards and now lies over the same area as a land depression.
It is likely to move West-Northwestwards further and weaken gradually and will become insignificant, said a Met office bulletin on Saturday.
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6 burnt in N’ganj gas cylinder blast
Six garment workers were injured as a gas cylinder exploded at a house at Dahargaon in Rupganj upazila of Narayanganj district early Saturday.
The injured were Abul Hossain, 50, Shelly Akhter, 35, Munni Akter, 22, Jewel, 20, Ismail, 23 and Taslima, 16.
A fire broke out after the gas cylinder went off with a big bang around 2:30 am, leaving them injured.
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Later, they were taken to Sheikh Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery (SHNIBPS).
All of them suffered 55% burn injuries and are not out of danger, said resident medical officer of the institute Tariqul Islam.
Mughal Mia, a witness, said the fire broke out at the house as someone tried to light a mosquito coil at night.
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Sanatan Jagaran Mancha calls for implementation of 8-point demand from Ctg rally
The Bangladesh Sanatan Jagaran Mancha organized a divisional rally at Laldighi Maidan in Chattogram on Friday, calling for minority rights and security following. The rally also pressed for the implementation of an 8-point demand.
The rally brought together members of the Hindu community from Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, and the hill districts, who called on the interim government to expedite the 8-point demand list. Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, spokesperson for Bangladesh Sanatan Jagaran Mancha, chaired the event.
Speakers at the rally voiced concerns over the continuous persecution faced by the Hindu community over the past 53 years, stressing that justice has not been served for the violence and killings endured by the minority group. They criticized what they called the government’s inaction in prosecuting those responsible for recent attacks on Hindu properties and places of worship.
The rally welcomed the government's promises to provide compensation and institute reforms to support affected community members, urging timely action. “If the 8-point demands are fulfilled, the Sanatan community will remain forever grateful,” said representatives at the event.
The rally, moderated by Gouranga Das Brahmachari, featured addresses from journalists, lawyers, and teachers across sectors.
The 8-point demands of the Sanatan Jagaran Mancha:
Establishment of a Special Tribunal – For swift trials in cases of minority persecution, including compensation and rehabilitation for victims.
Enactment of a Minority Protection Law – To ensure security and rights for minority communities.
Creation of a Ministry for Minority Affairs – To address the specific needs and issues of minority groups.
Upgrade of the Hindu Welfare Trust to a Hindu Foundation – And similar upgrades for the Buddhist and Christian Welfare Trusts.
Laws to Recover and Protect Debottar (Temple) Properties – Alongside proper enforcement of the Vested Property Return Act.
Prayer Rooms in Educational Institutions – To accommodate minority religious practices in all schools, colleges, and hostels.
Modernization of Sanskrit and Pali Education Boards – To enhance educational resources for these communities.
Five-Day Public Holiday for Durga Puja – Recognizing this important religious festival for the Hindu community.
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One dead, 15 injured in Dinajpur bus accident
An unidentified youth died and around15 others were injured when a bus overturned in Phulbari upazila of Dinajpur early Friday.
The injured individuals are receiving treatment at the Phulbari Upazila Health Complex.
Sub-Inspector Rezaul Karim of Phulbari Police Station, confirmed the matter.
The accident happened when a Nowshin Paribahan bus, en route to Ranisankail in Thakurgaon, overturned in the Mirza Jute Mills area around 5:30 am after the driver lost control of the steering, said the SI.
Soon after the incident, the bus driver and helper fled the spot.
The deceased's body has been sent to the health complex. Efforts are underway to recover the bus, added the police official.
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