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A young man died after being electrocuted while allegedly trying to steal electric wires near the runway area of Sylhet Osmani International Airport on Wednesday night. The incident occurred around 10 pm, confirmed Syed Anisur Rahman, officer-in-charge of Sylhet Airport Police Station. He said police recovered the body and sent it to Sylhet Osmani Medical College Hospital morgue for autopsy. “The identity of the deceased is yet to be confirmed, but locals said he was from a nearby area,” the OC said. Two motorcyclists killed in Sylhet road accident Police suspect the man was electrocuted while attempting to steal electrical wires. An investigation is underway to confirm his identity and other details.

Road Transport and Bridges Ministry Adviser Fouzul Kabir Khan on Wednesday ordered the 12 officials of the ministry to continue their duty at the temporary office at Biswa Road in Brahmanbaria instead of staying at their Dhaka offices. The adviser came up with the instruction while inspecting the Sarail Bishwa Road intersection in the district. Issuing a warning, he also warned that the responsible officers will be suspended if found to be negligent in this matter or absent from the office in the designated workplace. "The ongoing congestion on the Dhaka-Sylhet highway is largely due to negligence by the traffic division," said the advisor. He also said that he will speak with the Home advisor to resolve the issue. Plans are underway to construct a flyover at the Biswa Road area and the officials concerned have been instructed to prepare designs and take necessary steps, he said. Replying to a question about excessive pressure on the railways, the advisor assured that the issue would be resolved as quickly as possible. Earlier, in the day, Adviser Fouzul Kabir experienced severe traffic congestion on the Dhaka-Sylhet highway while on his way to inspect the road’s poor condition and ongoing gridlock situation. He reached Bhairab Railway Station around 9:30 am by Chattogram-bound Mahanagar Express train. From there, he inspected the Ashuganj Railway Station and left for Sarail Bishwa Road at 10:20 am. But his convoy was caught in a traffic jam for nearly two hours in Sonarampur area of Ashuganj. He later got out of his vehicle and walked a short distance before continuing his journey on a motorbike from Bahadurpur and reached Biswaroad intersection around 1 pm. Deputy Commissioner of Brahmanbaria Mohammad Didarul Alam,Superintendent of Police Ehteshamul Haque and officials from Roads and Highways (RHD) were present during the visit. Brahmanbaria youth dies following alleged mob beating, police torture Following multiple media reports highlighting long-standing traffic issues on this section of the highway RHD began repair work at the Sarail Biswaroad Golchattar area on Saturday afternoon. Traffic congestion worsened immediately after repair work began on Saturday, continuing for four consecutive days across a 34-km stretch from Ashuganj roundabout to Madhabpur in Habiganj. UNO Mosharraf Hossain said a long tailback has been created on the highway since Saturday afternoon and that army, police, and other law enforcement personnel are working to bring the situation under control.  

Two siblings drowned in a pond in Kalia upazila of Narail district on Tuesday afternoon. The deceased were Taslima Khatun, 15, a 10th-grade student at Bardiya Girls’ Secondary School, and her brother Kawsar Sheikh, 8, a 2nd-grade student at Shibanandapur Government Primary School. According to local sources and family members, the siblings were last seen in the afternoon heading toward the pond area with their neighbour Nahar Begum. 3-year-old boy drowns while fishing with father in Lalmonirhat As evening approached and they did not return home, the family began searching for them and recovered the bodies from the pond, said Officer-in-Charge of Naragato thana Ashiqur Rahman. The children’s mother, Baby Begum, alleged that her children were murdered. “My daughter knew how to swim. They couldn’t have drowned,” she said. The bodies were sent to Narail Sadar Hospital morgue for autopsy. An unnatural death case has been filed.

Three members of the Coast Guard and a fisheries officer were injured when fishermen attacked them during an operation to protect hilsa fish in the Meghna River, Barishal. The incident took place Tuesday afternoon in Aliganj area of Hizla upazila. Seven fishermen was arrested in connection with the attack, confirmed Senior Fisheries Officer Mohammad Alam of Hizla. The arrested fishermen were identified as Jibon Sardar, Abdur Rahim, Miraj Hossain, Saddam, Raihan Patowary, Borokat Ullah, and Sujon. All are residents of Ulaniya area of Mehendiganj. Man to die for killing wife over dowry in Barishal Senior Fisheries Officer Mohammad Alam also said that the joint operation team of the Fisheries Department and Coast Guard went to the spot after the fishermen were found using illegal nets while the fishermen attacked the team with machetes and other weapons and damaged the speedboat used by the team. Authorities are preparing to file a case against the arrested fishermen.  

Rail communications between Sylhet and the rest of the country were suspended after four bogies of a train derailed at Moglabazar in Sylhet district on Tuesday morning. Abul Kuddus, officer-in-charge of Sylhet Railway Police Station, said four bogies, including the engine of the Sylhet-bound ‘Udayan Express’ from Chattogram, veered off the tracks around 8 am, disrupting train services on the route. Several passengers were injured in the incident. Railway advises passengers to use official App for ticket purchases On information, a fire service team rushed to the spot and, with the help of locals, rescued the passengers. A relief train from the local station was sent to the site to salvage the derailed bogies, said Sylhet Railway Station Manager Nurul Islam. Rail link between Dhaka and northern districts snapped after Pabna derailment

A 5-year-old girl died after being attacked by her drug addict father in South Andharmanik village of Tewariganj union in Lakshmipur sadar on Monday evening. The victim's name was Fariha Sultana, daughter of Faruk Hossain, tragically her killer as well.    Faruk, son of Qader Majhi, reportedly had an argument with his family and in anger, attacked Fariha with a cleaver. He then threw her into a pond, leaving her fatally injured. Son kills father for refusing to give him money Responding to a 999 emergency call by the family, police rushed to the scene and arrested Faruk. Jhalok Mohantom, Officer-in-Charge of Lakshmipur Sadar Police Station, said, “The incident is tragic. The suspect has been detained. No formal case has been filed yet, but legal action is underway.”  

A young man, Sohag, 25, was publicly beaten in Debhata upazila after posting statements on Facebook insulting the holy Quran. Later, he was arrested, and a blasphemy case was filed against him by Debhata police. The incident took place on Monday after noon prayers at Sohag’s home near Puspakati West Para Jame Mosque in Kuliya Union. According to police, Sohag posted on Facebook claiming he kicked the Quran and criticized Islam. Local religious leaders and residents visited his home, asking him to apologize. But, Sohag reportedly verbally abused and threatened them. Madrasa teacher beaten to death in Satkhira; attacker lynched by mob The post quickly went viral, and by 2 pm, a large crowd gathered at his home, attacking him. Concerned for his safety, Debhata police officer-in-charge Golam Kibria Hasan sent officers to rescue and arrest him. OC Hasan said, “A blasphemy case is underway against Sohag.”

A man was killed and two others were seriously injured after a bus collided with a battery-run auto-rickshaw on the Dhaka–Narayanganj Link Road in Fatullah on Monday afternoon. The deceased was identified as Mozammel Haque, 55, a resident of Sastapur in Fatullah. The injured are Md Rana, 45, the driver of the easy bike and a resident of Kayempur in Fatullah, and Anisur Rahman, 35, another driver of a two-seater battery-run rickshaw from the Dhakeshwari area. Both are currently undergoing treatment at Narayanganj 300-Bed Hospital, and their conditions are reported to be serious, said Shariful Islam, Officer-in-Charge of Fatullah Model Police Station. Following the accident, agitated locals and auto-rickshaw drivers vandalised the bus involved — operated by Moumita Transport Ltd — stopped another bus from the same company, and later set it on fire. The bus driver and his helper were also reportedly beaten by the angry crowd. The protesters blocked the Dhaka–Narayanganj Link Road, disrupting traffic for nearly an hour, OC Shariful Islam added. END/UNB/Corr/SIS/ssk

Police recovered the body of a newlywed woman in Lohagara upazila on Monday evening. The deceased was identified as Jannati Khanom Ontu, 22, daughter of Mitul Molla from Raghunathpur village. The woman's husband, Sajjad Molla, 32, and his family are currently on the run. She married Sajjad about four months ago. The body was recovered from the house of her in-laws in Char-Shalnagar village by Lohagara police. Ontu’s family claimed that Sajjad had been previously married but had hidden the matter from them. Ontu had gone to her parental home from her in-laws’ house on Thursday to visit the Durga Puja fair at Madhumati river in Shalnagar. On Monday around noon, Sajjad and his family took her from her father’s home by auto van to their house. Around 1:30 pm, Sajjad’s family called Ontu’s brother, Sabbir, claiming she had a stroke and asking them to come to Lohagara Hospital. Forest Department rescues 25 animals from Narail illegal zoo Her father later went to Sajjad’s house and found Ontu dead in a van and marks of injury were visible on her neck. Ontu’s family accused Sajjad and his relatives of killing her by strangulation and demanded justice. Shariful Islam, Officer-in-Charge of Lohagara Police Station, said, “The body will be sent to Narail District Hospital for autopsy. After the examination, it will be handed over to the family, and further legal action will be taken based on the family’s complaint.”

Two motorcyclists were killed in a road accident in Fenchuganj upazila of Sylhet on Monday afternoon. The accident happened around 4:30pm in the Khilpara area when a microbus coming from the opposite direction hit the motorcycle. Both riders died instantly at the scene. The victims were identified as Sufiyan Islam Nahid, 20, son of Masuk Mia, and Mohammad Sayem Ahmed, 14, son of Shawkat Ali, both from Char Mohammadpur in South Surma, Sylhet. Eyewitnesses said the motorcyclists were heading towards Fenchuganj when the microbus collided with them. Missing grocer’s body recovered from paddy field in Sylhet Fenchuganj police recovered the bodies and sent them to Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital morgue. Moniruzzaman Khan, officer-in-charge of Fenchuganj Police Station, confirmed the incident and said, “An investigation is underway. Authorities are trying to contact the victims’ families.”