Sylhet union chairman sworn in after 3-1/2-year court battle
Hasan Ahmad took oath as chairman of Jakiganj Union Parishad in Sylhet on Aug. 3 after a three-and-a-half-year legal battle over disputed 2022 election results.
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Sylhet BNP expels South Surma leader Kohinoor
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has expelled Kohinoor Ahmed, general secretary of its South Surma upazila unit in Sylhet, for breaching party discipline.
Former Sylhet union member killed trying to halt clash
A former union parishad member was killed in Sylhet's Osmaninagar upazila while trying to stop a clash between two groups, police said.
A party turned pro-Pakistan now wants to rebuild Bangladesh: Mirza Fakhrul
A party that turned pro-Pakistan now wants to rebuild Bangladesh, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said at a Sylhet rally Thursday.
Khagrachari man drowns while bathing in canal
A 50-year-old man drowned while bathing in Dhurung canal in Khagrachari's Laxmichhari upazila on Friday afternoon, residents said.
BGB recovers Indian pistol and weapons at Matiranga border
Border Guard Bangladesh recovered an Indian pistol, live ammunition and locally made weapons in a special operation at the Matiranga border in Khagrachari on Friday.
Joint forces destroy 2-acre cannabis plantation in Khagrachari
A joint security force discovered and destroyed a 2-acre cannabis plantation in Khagrachari's Guimara upazila early Tuesday, officials said.
Endangered slow loris released into Kaptai National Park
A Bengal slow loris rescued from a settlement in Rangamati's Naniarchar upazila was released into Kaptai National Park on Tuesday evening, forest officials said.
Yellow mustard fields color farmers' dreams in Brahmanbaria
Mustard cultivation has gained popularity in Brahmanbaria's Nabinagar upazila, with golden mustard fields painting the landscape across Banchharampur and Bijoynagar.
Vandals destroy farmer's 30-decimal potato field in Manikganj
GHIOR, Manikganj — Vandals uprooted potato plants on 30 decimals of land belonging to farmer Sirjan Khalifa in Singjuri Union, causing losses estimated at nearly 500,000 taka.
BNP expels Manikganj union leader for life over affair with expat's wife
MANIKGANJ — The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has expelled a union-level leader for life after villagers caught him with an expatriate's wife in Dauiatpur upazila of Manikganj.
School bus burns at fuel station in Manikganj's Shibalaya
SHIBALAYA, Manikganj — A bus belonging to Munnu International School and College was destroyed by fire at a CNG filling station in Shibalaya upazila late Sunday, with residents suspecting arson.
Manikganj man kills himself after seeking wife's forgiveness
SATURIA, Manikganj — A brick-kiln worker named Md. Selim died by suicide following a family dispute in Saturia upazila of Manikganj on Tuesday morning.
Manikganj polytechnic student builds MiG-29 model mini-plane
HARIRAMPUR, Manikganj — A 17-year-old polytechnic student in Manikganj has built a mini aircraft modeled on the Russian MiG-29 fighter jet using saved tiffin money.
Villagers beat two suspected cattle thieves to death in Singair
SINGAIR, Manikganj — Two suspected thieves were beaten to death by villagers while trying to steal cattle in Singair upazila of Manikganj, police said Sunday night.
27 candidates withdraw nominations in Dhaka district
DHAKA — A total of 27 candidates withdrew their nominations Tuesday from Dhaka district's 20 parliamentary seats, leaving 135 in the race for the 13th national election on Feb. 12.
Sabuj Sheikh confesses to series of Savar killings under alias
SAVAR — A man identifying himself as Mashiur Rahman Samrat has been revealed by police as Sabuj Sheikh, who allegedly committed six killings in Savar and confessed in court under Section 164.
Moulvibazar man feeds street dogs every evening for two years
JURI, Moulvibazar — Raju Ahmad, 40, buys bread from local shops each evening and feeds the street dogs of Kaminiganj Bazar — a routine he has kept for nearly two years.
Kulaura college alumni gather for first reunion since 1969
KULAURA, Moulvibazar — Former students from various HSC batches gathered at Kulaura Government College in Moulvibazar on Saturday for the institution's first-ever reunion since its founding in 1969.
Century-old fish fair draws crowds in Sherpur for Poush Sankranti
MOULVIBAZAR — A century-old fish fair has come back to life in Sherpur, Moulvibazar, to mark Poush Sankranti, drawing buyers, sellers and curious visitors from across the country.
Foggy winter morning settles over the haor
MOULVIBAZAR — At dawn on Friday, homes along the haor were still asleep. Beyond them, fish farms stretched along the road as farmers began the boro planting season.
Pet elephant struck by train in Sylhet dies despite rescue
SYLHET — A pet elephant injured when it was struck by a train and fell into a pond in Shibbari, South Surma, Sylhet, died Monday afternoon despite rescue and treatment efforts.
Tarique Rahman to address mass rally in Moulvibazar Thursday
MOULVIBAZAR — BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman will speak Thursday at a rally in Sherpur, Moulvibazar Sadar upazila, ahead of the next general election. Party leaders expect more than 100,000 people to attend.
Juri farmer turns fallow plot into profitable apple, ber orchard
MOULVIBAZAR — Pakhi Mia, 55, has turned a leased bigha of fallow land in Juri upazila into a thriving apple and ber orchard, becoming the first in his area to do so.
BNP fissures emerge in Habiganj-1 as Jamaat candidate withdraws
HABIGANJ — A former BNP lawmaker is running as an independent in Habiganj-1 after talks with the party's official candidate collapsed, while the Jamaat-e-Islami nominee withdrew from the race in deference to a coalition…
Jamaat leader's motorcade attacked in Habiganj
HABIGANJ — Unidentified attackers hurled bricks at the motorcade of Jamaat-e-Islami's district chief and Habiganj-4 candidate in Madhabpur upazila, smashing a windshield. No one was injured.
Taheri's wealth declaration: 17.9 million taka from business, farming, bank interest
HABIGANJ — Islamic Front candidate and controversial preacher Md. Giasuddin Taheri reported total assets of about 17.9 million taka in his Election Commission affidavit, with income from business, agriculture and bank interest.
Masked attackers beat homeowner, torch house in Charhamua village
HABIGANJ — Masked attackers beat a 70-year-old homeowner and set fire to his house in Charhamua village of Habiganj Sadar upazila, causing damage worth hundreds of thousands of taka.
BNP leaders accused of beating forest officer at Chunarughat auction
HABIGANJ — BNP local leaders in Chunarughat upazila have been accused of beating a forest officer to stop a public auction of seized timber. A case was filed Wednesday.
Two killed in Sunamganj road accident
Two residents of Sunamganj town died Saturday after a motorcycle accident in the Jaykals area of Shantiganj upazila, police said.
Two young people from Sunamganj shine in 49th BCS results
Two young residents of Madhyanagar upazila in Sunamganj have excelled in the 49th Bangladesh Civil Service exam, one becoming the country's youngest cadre and the other topping the mathematics cadre nationwide.
Will take a bouquet to opponent's home even if I lose, says Jamaat candidate
Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Shishir Monir in Sunamganj-2 (Dirai-Shalla) said he will take a large bouquet to his opponent's home if he loses the election, and hopes his opponent will do the same.
Three arrested in Sunamganj with cannabis worth 15 lakh taka
Police in Sunamganj's Shalla upazila arrested three people and seized 46 kg of cannabis worth about 15 lakh taka in special raids, police said.
One killed in clash between two groups in Jamalganj
One person was killed and several others injured in a clash between two rival groups in Lakshmipur village of Sunamganj's Jamalganj upazila over a long-standing dispute, police said.
BGB recovers 24 electric detonators from Sunamganj border
Border Guard Bangladesh has recovered 24 electric detonators from the Bangladesh-India border in Sunamganj's Tahirpur upazila, raising fears of sabotage in the area, security officials said.
Woman killed by nephew in Sunamganj's Doarabazar
A woman was hacked to death by her nephew in Sunamganj's Doarabazar upazila after she protested his indecent behavior, police said.
30 injured in clash between two villages in Sunamganj
At least 30 people were injured in a clash between residents of two villages in Sunamganj's Jagannathpur upazila over a battery-powered auto-rickshaw stand and fare dispute, police said.
Students rally to save embankment on Dhopajan river
Teachers, students and residents formed a human chain in Sunamganj's Bishwambharpur upazila to demand the protection of the Peyarpul Dala embankment on the Dhopajan river.
Pickup driver killed in bus-pickup collision in Sunamganj
A pickup van driver was killed and at least eight people injured when an Ena Paribahan bus collided with a pickup van on the Sunamganj-Sylhet regional highway, police said.
Jamaat workers block candidate's withdrawal in Sunamganj-1
Jamaat-e-Islami nominee Tofayel Ahmed Khan was unable to withdraw his candidacy after party workers locked him inside the district office for six hours, the Sunamganj-1 candidate said.
Two candidates including Jamaat nominee withdraw from Barguna race
Jamaat-e-Islami and Khelafat Majlis candidates in two Barguna constituencies withdrew their nominations Tuesday under a 10-party alliance arrangement.
Fire destroys 5 shops in Barguna's Amtali, owners say 40 lakh taka lost
A pre-dawn fire gutted five businesses in Amtali upazila, with owners estimating losses of about 40 lakh taka. Fire officials suspect an electrical short circuit.
Fisherman lands 23.5-kg pangas, sold for 23,500 taka in Barguna
A fisherman in Barguna's Pathorghata upazila hooked a 23.5-kilogram pangas with his rod and sold it for 23,500 taka at the local market.
Allegations of illegal tree cutting in Barguna reserve forest
Residents in Barguna's Taltali upazila have accused a Forest Department beat officer of colluding with a syndicate to fell and sell trees from a reserve forest.
Barguna's Juweli named Barishal's top class teacher
Syeda Juweli Akhter Monika of Betagi Girls' School and College has been named Barishal division's top class teacher for 2026 and will compete at the national round in Dhaka.
New school building inaugurated in Bhola's Tazumuddin
A new academic building at Shambhu Secondary School in Bhola's Tazumuddin upazila was inaugurated Saturday, built at a cost of 90 lakh taka under the SESIP project.
Migratory birds in survival crisis along Bhola coast, census finds
A weeklong waterbird census found 47,157 birds of 63 species across 53 char areas of the Meghna estuary, but experts warn that human pressure and shrinking habitat are driving migratory bird numbers sharply down…
Fire at scrap warehouse in Bhola's Lalmohan causes 7 lakh taka loss
A scrap warehouse in Lalmohan upazila burned down early Monday, with the owner alleging arson and fire officials saying a short circuit may have been the cause.
Jamaat candidate stays in Bhola-2 race despite alliance deal with LDP
Jamaat-e-Islami's Bhola-2 nominee has not withdrawn his candidacy even though the 10-party alliance allocated the seat to LDP, leaving two alliance candidates contesting the BNP nominee.
Election clashes injure 30 in Bhola's Charfasson, police say
BHOLA — At least 30 BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami activists were injured in two rounds of clashes Monday over campaigning for the 13th parliamentary election in Charfasson upazila, with both sides blaming each other.
Four doctors serve nearly 300,000 people at Borhanuddin health complex
BORHANUDDIN, Bhola — The 50-bed government health complex serving nearly 300,000 residents of Borhanuddin upazila is running with only four doctors and 14 nurses, leaving 25 doctor positions and 23 nurse positions vacant, officials…
Police arrest three over killing of auto-rickshaw driver in Bhola
BHOLA — Police have arrested the alleged mastermind and two accomplices in the killing of battery-rickshaw driver Abu Bakar Siddique in Lalmohan upazila, but have not yet recovered the stolen vehicle, the district police…
28 children win bicycles for praying five times daily for 41 days
GALACHIPA, Patuakhali — Twenty-eight children received bicycles Thursday after praying five times a day for 41 consecutive days as part of a mosque-based competition organized by the BNP's youth wing in Galachipa.
Abandoned government buildings become drug dens in Mirzaganj
MIRZAGANJ, Patuakhali — Two abandoned semi-pucca government buildings belonging to the upazila women's affairs office in Patuakhali's Mirzaganj have turned into hideouts for drug users and traders, residents say.
BNP dissolves two upazila committees for not backing Nur's candidacy
PATUAKHALI — The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has dissolved its Galachipa and Dashmina upazila committees after they failed to campaign for Nurul Haque Nur, the party-backed candidate in Patuakhali-3, party officials said.
College student jumps from Payra Bridge after quarrel, rescued alive
DUMKI, Patuakhali — A college student jumped from the Payra Bridge into the river in Patuakhali's Dumki on Sunday evening after a quarrel with her boyfriend and was rescued alive by local fishermen and…
BNP removes Bauphal convener for remarks against party candidate
PATUAKHALI — The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has removed Bauphal upazila convener Abdul Jabbar Mridha from his party post over false and misleading remarks against Patuakhali-2 candidate Shahidul Alam Talukdar.
Housewife dies after seizure in pond in Patuakhali's Bauphal
BAUPHAL, Patuakhali — A 30-year-old housewife, Mosammat Mariam Begum, drowned in a pond in Patuakhali's Bauphal upazila on Saturday evening after suffering a seizure, police said.
Woman farmer accuses attackers of poisoning fish worth Tk 600,000
KALAPARA, Patuakhali — Monwara Begum, a 50-year-old woman fish farmer in Patuakhali's Kalapara upazila, has accused unidentified attackers of poisoning her fish pond and killing fish worth about 6 lakh taka, or about $5,500,…
Over 100 Hindus join Jamaat-e-Islami in Jhalokati
More than 100 members of the Hindu community led by Sujit Gharami have joined Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami in Ward 4 of Kirttipasha union, Jhalokati district.