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Young Man Injured by BSF Firing at Chapainawabganj Border
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25 Jan 2025, 13:36
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A Bangladeshi youth named Habil was injured by BSF firing at the Telkupi border in Shibganj Upazila of Chapainawabganj.
The incident occurred on Saturday (January 25) at around 3:30 am inside Indian territory near the Telkupi border. In response, the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has called for a flag meeting with the BSF to discuss the situation.
Habil, the injured youth, is the son of the late Belal Uddin from Lamba Para village in Telkupi, Shibganj Upazila.
According to sources at the border and the BGB, Habil and several others reportedly crossed into Indian territory to smuggle drugs. During the operation, BSF personnel opened fire, injuring Habil. Despite his injuries, he managed to return to the Bangladeshi side of the border.
Habil was brought to Chapainawabganj Sadar Hospital by his family at around 7 AM, where he received initial treatment before being transferred to a hospital in Rajshahi.
Lt. Col. Golam Kibria, Commander of the 59th BGB Battalion in Chapainawabganj, confirmed the shooting and the injury of the Bangladeshi youth. He stated that the BGB has formally requested a flag meeting with the BSF to address the incident.
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Khilafat Majlis' 12th Assembly Underway at Suhrawardy Udyan
The 12th General Assembly of the Khilafat Majlis General Council is taking place at Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital. By 9:00 AM on Saturday (December 28), several thousand delegates from across the country had gathered at the assembly venue.
Leaders from various political parties, including the BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and Islami Andolan, have attended this session. The event was inaugurated by the party’s advisor, Principal Maulana Mohammad Ishaq, and is being presided over by Khilafat Majlis's honorable Amir, Maulana Abdul Basit Azad.
Mild Cold Wave Sweeps Panchagarh for Five Days, Disrupting Daily Life
The northern district of Panchagarh, often referred to as the "Daughter of the Himalayas," has been experiencing a mild cold wave for the past five days, marking the third such occurrence this season. The intensity of the cold has increased, with temperatures dropping below 10 degrees Celsius and hovering around 9 degrees.
At 9:00 AM on Saturday (December 28), the recorded temperature was 9.3 degrees Celsius, slightly down from Friday’s 9.5 degrees. Since December 24, temperatures have remained in the 9-degree range, causing a continuous mild cold wave in this Himalayan region. Earlier, a six-day-long mild cold wave persisted from December 13 to December 18.
Locals report severe discomfort, especially during the evenings and early mornings, with many lighting fires to fend off the biting cold. “It feels like the temperature dips below zero at night,” they say. However, the mornings bring bright sunlight, and the chill fades after 10:00 AM. By afternoon, temperatures rise significantly, but the chilly northern winds return in the evening, intensifying the cold once again.
This fluctuation in temperatures has led to a rise in cold-related illnesses.
Jitendra Nath Roy, the acting officer at the first-class weather observation center in Tetulia, Panchagarh, stated, "Today, the temperature has again dropped to the 9-degree range. For the past five days, temperatures below 10 degrees have been recorded, resulting in a mild cold wave in the region."
Bus-CNG-Auto-Rickshaw Collision in Sherpur; Death Toll Rises to 6
The death toll from a head-on collision between a bus of Rifat Paribahan and a CNG-run auto-rickshaw in Sherpur has risen to six. Among the deceased, three are women and three are men. The identities of the victims have not been confirmed yet.
According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred at around 11 a.m. on Sunday (29 December) in the Bhatsala area of the Sherpur-Mymensingh highway, near the Jora Pump.
Five passengers of the auto-rickshaw died on the spot. One seriously injured individual was rescued by locals and taken to the district hospital, where doctors declared them dead. After receiving news of the accident, police and fire service teams rushed to the scene, with locals assisting in the rescue operation.
This information was confirmed by the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Sherpur Sadar police station, Jubaydul Alam.
He stated that the police began the rescue work after arriving at the scene. The bodies were sent to the morgue, and efforts are ongoing to identify the victims.
According to eyewitness accounts, at around 11 am on Sunday, a passenger CNG vehicle travelling from Nokla to Sherpur and a bus from Roumari, Kurigram, heading to Dhaka collided head-on at Bhatsala Jora Pump in Sherpur. The auto-rickshaw was badly mangled, and five people, including the driver, died on the spot. Locals rescued one seriously injured person and took him to Sherpur district hospital, where duty doctor announced him dead.
Regarding this, Sherpur Fire Service Assistant Director Javed Hossain Muhammad Tarek confirmed the death of six individuals in the collision between the bus coming from Roumari, Kurigram, and the passenger CNG auto-rickshaw. The victims include three women and three men.
Trainee Doctors Block Shahbagh Intersection
Trainee doctors have occupied Shahbagh in Dhaka, demanding an increase in their monthly stipends.
On Sunday (December 29), at around 11:30 am, postgraduate private trainee doctors blocked the Shahbagh intersection, demanding that their stipends be increased to 50,000 BDT.
Shahbagh Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Khalid Monsur told the media that the trainee doctors came onto the road around 11:30 am. The blockade halted traffic movement, causing commuters to suffer.
Earlier on December 21, the trainee doctors had set a deadline for increasing their monthly stipends. They warned that if their demands were not met, postgraduate private trainee doctors across the country would go on strike.
In response, the government increased their stipend by 5,000 BDT (from 25,000 to 30,000 BDT). However, the trainee doctors rejected this decision and announced they would continue their movement.
17 Forest Workers Abducted from Hill in Teknaf
A total of 17 forest workers have been abducted reportedly by miscreants from the hills in the Jadimura area of Teknaf, Cox's Bazar.
The incident occurred on Monday morning (December 30) to the west of Teknaf's Jadimura area.
The matter has been confirmed by Teknaf Upazila Executive Officer Sheikh Ehsan Uddin.
The abducted individuals are: Ayub Khan (18), Ayub Ali (50), Ansar Ullah (18), Ayat Ullah (22), Shamchu (45), Islam (21), Shamchu (40), Ismail (35), Mohammad Hasim (40), Nur Mohammad (21), Syed Amin (30), Safi Ullah (30), Ayub (50), Mahata Amin (18), Saiful Islam (22), Syed (50), and Rafique (33).
Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Teknaf Model Police Station, Gias Uddin, said, "Efforts are underway to rescue the abducted forest department workers. Police and other law enforcement agencies have reached the spot. We are actively addressing the matter."
Teknaf Upazila Executive Officer Sheikh Ehsan Uddin added, “The forest department workers went to the hills in the morning for work under the department's supervision. During this time, we received news that some individuals had taken them away. Law enforcement agencies are working to rescue them.”
Gas Pipeline Explosion in Habiganj, 4 Killed, 2 injured
Four individuals, including an engineer, were killed in an explosion at the gas substation line of Akij Group in Bahubal, Habiganj.
The explosion occurred on Tuesday (December 31) around 9:00 am.
The incident was confirmed by Bahubal Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Zahedul Islam.
Among the deceased, the identities of two have been confirmed. Their names are Mizan Gazi and Mahfuz.
It has been reported that both of them were workers at the factory. They were residents of Chandpur.
Regarding the incident, OC Zahedul Islam said, "The explosion occurred around 9:00 am, claiming the lives of two people on the spot. Four others, who were seriously injured, were sent to Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College. I have heard that two more succumbed to their injuries on the way to the hospital."
Attack on 'March for Unity' Convoy, Bagherhat Turns Into a Battlefield
Reports have emerged of an attack on the convoy of the anti-discrimination student movement's 'March for Unity' in Mollahat, Bagherhat.
The incident occurred around 11:30 am on Tuesday (December 31) in Mollahat.
It has been reported that 25 buses carrying students departed from Khulna Metropolitan City for Dhaka earlier in the morning. When the convoy reached the Madrasa Ghat area of Mollahat in Bagherhat, local assailants threw stones at the vehicles and stopped them, assaulting several people.
As the students retaliated, the area quickly turned into a battlefield. The clash lasted for an hour, with reports of at least 20 people injured. Police and military forces are working to bring the situation under control.
The students stated that the attackers, who were already prepared, launched the assault as the convoy passed through Mollahat around 11:30 am. They also alleged that local residents supported the attackers.
Despite the incident taking place near the police station, the students claimed the police remained inactive.
Regarding the incident, Jahurul Tanvir, coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Movement in Khulna, said, "Our convoy was peacefully heading to Dhaka from Khulna. Along the way, we were attacked, leaving many injured. This attack was orchestrated by collaborators of the fascist government."
He further added, "The attack was premeditated. However, no obstacle can deter us from our goal. Our brothers have shed their blood. Justice must be served promptly, and those responsible must be brought to justice and given exemplary punishment. Otherwise, the students themselves will identify and take action against the perpetrators."
