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Farmers obstructed the Lalmonirhat-Burimari highway for roughly half an hour on Sunday, voicing demands for a sufficient supply of fertilizer alongside the termination of “syndicates in the fertilizer trade.”

Siddhartha Das alongside Mugdha Das, a pair of detainees apprehended in connection with the homicides of retired educator Ganapati Chakraborty, his spouse, alongside their two offspring in Rangpur, yielded negative results during drug screenings, displaying zero remnants of Yaba, marijuana, or alternative illicit narcotics within their urine specimens. Deputy Commissioner (Detective Branch) pertaining to the Rangpur Metropolitan Police, Sonaton Chakroborty, stated on Monday that the findings of the dope examinations performed upon the two suspects returned negative. Nonetheless, a medical professional noted that the biological specimens were gathered 10 days subsequent to the slayings, rendering it complicated to ascertain whether the pair had ingested narcotics at the period of the occurrence. Meanwhile, a Rangpur tribunal on Monday authorized law enforcement approval to question the duo for a span of two days—comprising three hours daily—at the prison entrance. Judge of the Rangpur Metropolitan Magistrate Court-2, Rafiqul Islam, issued the directive after the inquiry officer handling the case registered over the murders, Jinnat Ali, petitioned for a three-day remand for questioning. Law enforcement reported that the two suspects, within their depositions documented pursuant to Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, asserted that they maintained an agitated disposition and operated under the sway of narcotics when the fatalities transpired. Pursuant to a judicial directive, physicians gathered urine samples from Siddhartha alongside Mugdha inside Rangpur Central Jail on August 30 in the physical presence of police. Laboratory assessments subsequently detected zero presence of Yaba, cannabis, or any alternative forbidden substance inside their systems, per the documentation. Prof Dr Md Rashedul Haque, chairman of the Biochemistry Department at Rangpur Medical College, explained that narcotic residues typically stay identifiable within urine across multiple days, contingent upon the substance alongside alternative variables. “Testing should have been done earlier. A test within seven days could have provided a better indication of recent drug use,” he remarked. Rashedul, nevertheless, cautioned that a negative outcome following 10 days fails to definitively establish that the suspects were clean of narcotics or had abstained from consuming drugs during the time of the event. Read More Former Dhanmondi School Teacher Dies in Hazaribagh Elevator Shaft Fall Ganapati’s sister-in-law, Puja Chakraborty, raised doubts regarding why the drug screenings were not executed sooner. She mentioned that such an examination could have been conducted within a day or two of the incident and voiced apprehension regarding the credibility of a negative outcome acquired 10 days later. Detective Branch representatives communicated that the negative reports will fail to impact alternative dimensions of the probe. They stated that investigators are reviewing the accused individuals’ depositions, physical evidence gathered from the crime scene, alongside additional details as part of the ongoing inquiry. On August 22, the remains of Ganapati, aged 65, a former instructor at Rangpur Zilla School, his wife Pritilata Chakraborty Bala, aged 50, daughter Agami Chakraborty Prarthi, aged 25, alongside son Ayush Chakraborty Priyam, aged 12, were retrieved from their secured residence situated in Machhuapara of Rangpur city. Police revealed that all four victims were choked to death. Authorities detained Mugdha, aged 23, and Siddhartha, aged 19, from the identical locality the succeeding day concerning the homicides. The two apprehended suspects subsequently delivered confessional declarations under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure before a tribunal, while a pair of witnesses, identified as Shimanto and Bidyut Das, likewise provided statements before the court. With Inputs from UNB

Trade operations via the Hili land port situated in Dinajpur have been halted indefinitely following the initiation of an industrial action by Indian exporters and clearing and forwarding agents on Sunday morning to advocate for their claims. Members affiliated with the Hili Exporters and C&F Agents Association in India are petitioning for identical provisions concerning commodity shipments into Bangladesh to be established at Hili, mirroring the perks accessible across alternative West Bengal border checkpoints such as Sonamasjid. The Indian merchants claimed that the Hili land port features a substantially narrower catalog of permissible merchandise authorized for inbound and outbound trade relative to alternative India-Bangladesh frontier terminals. They asserted that these limitations place Hili operators at an economic disadvantage while generating monetary deficits. Read More Police Working to Uncover Real Reason for Quadruple Murders: RpMP Commissioner They are pursuing parity alongside an expanded selection of commodities for commerce routed through the Hili land port. The Indian exporters' collective communicated regarding the work stoppage to the Banglahili C&F Agents Association based in Bangladesh via official correspondence endorsed by its general secretary, Bikash Chandra Mondal. As outlined in the missive, Indian dealers encounter diverse manifestations of disparity when dispatching freight through Hili relative to alternative customs stations within West Bengal. Consequently, outbound shipments through Hili have contracted severely, the document indicated. The association noted it has resolved to pause all commercial exchange via the installation pending the realization of an enduring resolution to these challenges. Shakhawat Hossain Shilpi, head of the Hili Land Port Importers and Exporters Group, confirmed that the Indian merchant body communicated regarding the strike through written notification. Concurrently, domestic buyers expressed apprehension over prospective fiscal setbacks as transport vehicles carrying provisions—including wheat, maize, bran, legumes, and diminutive aggregates procured through letters of credit—remain marooned on the Indian territory. They worry that an extended freeze on commercial activity might trigger substantial deficits, notably for purchasers whose shipments are currently en route. With Inputs from UNB

Newly appointed Rangpur Metropolitan Police (RpMP) Commissioner Mahbubur Rashid has said the police are working to uncover the clue of the quadruple murders in the city last week and bring those involved to justice.  “It is our responsibility to find answers of all the questions surrounding the murders. Further action will be taken after analyzing the information and evidence found in the investigation,” he said. He said this while talking to reporters after visiting the scene of the murder at Machhuapara area today (Friday). The Police Commissioner said he has come to visit the scene considering its significance and investigation into the sensitive case is going on seriously.  “Our goal is to collect all evidences and bring everything to light and submit charge sheet to the court to ensure justice,” he said. All necessary technical and intelligence support is being taken for investigation, he said adding “If you give us any new clues, we will surely investigate. Retired popular teacher of Rangpur Zilla School Ganapati Chakraborty Jewel, 65, his wife Pritilata Chakraborty Bhola, 50, daughter Agami Chakraborty Prarthi, 25 and son Ayush Chakraborty Priyam, 12, were strangled to death at their house on August 21 night.  Read More Five Children Drown while Swimming in Pagla River in Chapainawabganj Police recovered their on Saturday night. Later the bodies were handed over to their families after the autopsy.  Gopinath Chakraborty, elder brother of the deceased Ganapati Chakraborty, filed a murder case against unknown killers with Rangpur Metropolitan Kotwali police station on Sunday afternoon. A day after detectives arrested two alleged killers from the city. They were identified as Mugdha Das, 23, son of Kanu Das and Siddhartha Das, 19, son of Binoy Das of the Machhuapara area. Police said the arrested persons gave confessional statements under Section 164 before Rangpur Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court. Detective Branch (DB) has been entrusted with the investigation of the case and OC of the RpMP's Detective Branch Zeenat Ali has been appointed as the new investigation officer. Responding to a question, the Police Commissioner said that drugs were not just a problem of Rangpur.  “It’s a problem of the country and right now, it’s a social problem.” he said adding he already sat with the officials on this issue and gave them time to combat it.

A collective funeral prayer was conducted on Friday for seven victims of the Riyadh sofa factory blaze who hailed from Naogaon district.  The religious service took place at the Molla Azad Memorial College grounds located in Atrai upazila at approximately 10:15 am.  Following the prayers, the remains were handed over to the mourning relatives, who transported them back to their respective native villages for final interment. This came after the mortal remains of nine Bangladeshi nationals who lost their lives in the Saudi Arabian factory catastrophe landed at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport around 4 pm on Thursday.  Out of those nine returned victims, seven belonged specifically to Atrai upazila in Naogaon.  A total of 16 Bangladeshi workers tragically died when a fierce fire ripped through a sofa manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia on August 9. Read More Rangpur Family of Four Killed on Rooftop in Broad Daylight: Police With active backing from local administrative bodies, the coffins were brought to Atrai at roughly 1:30 am on Friday.  Kept inside hearses, the bodies stayed stationed on the grounds of Atrai Police Station until dawn broke. The deceased individuals were formally identified as Md Farid, son of Moin Uddin from Udonpai village; Rubel Pramanik, son of Saidur Rahman; Mohan Ali; Sumon Ali; Kalimuddin, son of Bazlur Rahman; Sohel Rana, son of Badal Tarafdar from Dubai village; and Abdul Jalil Sardar, son of Tamez Uddin Sardar from Parkasunda village. The funeral congregation was attended by Naogaon-6 Member of Parliament Sk Md Rejaul Islam, Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Saiful Islam, Additional Superintendent of Police Mohammad Monirul Islam, Atrai Upazila Nirbahi Officer Md Moniruzzaman, Atrai Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mahbub Alam, alongside numerous local community members. Lawmaker Rejaul noted that the grieving households had already received financial assistance granted through the Wage Earners’ Welfare Board. “The government will continue to support the families.  The process of bringing the remaining bodies back to the country is also underway,” he stated.

Retired teacher Ganapati Chakraborty, his wife and their two children were killed on the open rooftop of their house in broad daylight, Rangpur Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mohammad Abdul Mabud said on Thursday.  He disclosed the new information at a press briefing around 10 am, citing statements allegedly made by the accused before a court. According to Commissioner Mabud, Ganapati went to the rooftop for his morning walk on the day of the incident and found accused Siddhartha Das (23) and Mugdha Das (19) there. When Ganapati scolded them, the two allegedly strangled him with a gamcha (towel). Hearing Ganapati’s screams, his wife Pritilata and daughter Parthi Chakraborty came to the rooftop, where the accused also allegedly strangled them, the commissioner said. Police said the bodies of the two women were later dragged towards the rooftop staircase. Commissioner Mabud said the accused had gone to the rooftop to take yaba, as the walls and a water tank provided them with privacy. He said Siddhartha told the court that the two had consumed eight yaba tablets that night, which was more than they had ever taken before. “They did not realise that dawn had broken,” the commissioner said, quoting Siddhartha’s statement. After killing the three family members on the rooftop, the accused allegedly entered Ganapati’s room, where his 12-year-old son Priyam was sleeping. Police had previously said the child was attacked while asleep. However, according to Siddhartha’s statement before the court, Priyam woke up, saw him and asked, “Siddhartha dada, why are you here?” Police said the accused then strangled the child with a piece of cloth to prevent him from raising an alarm. Mabud said investigators are also examining two possible motives behind the killings. One of the possible motives relates to a piece of ancestral land that Ganapati’s family had allegedly purchased.  Read More Rangpur Quadruple Murder Case Transferred to DB for Faster Charge Sheet According to the commissioner, some family co-sharers may not have received their due share of money from the sale of the land, which could have created resentment. The commissioner also said Ganapati’s family belonged to the Brahmin community, while most residents of the Machuapara area belonged to the Das community, adding that there was limited social interaction between the families. Commissioner Mabud did not take questions from journalists following the briefing and left the venue. The bodies of Ganapati Chakraborty (65), his wife Pritilata Chakraborty (50), daughter Parthi Chakraborty Agami (25) and son Priyam Chakraborty Ayush (12) were recovered from the house on Saturday night. A case was filed over the killings, and the investigation was initially transferred from the police station to the Detective Branch of Rangpur Metropolitan Police. Police said two accused have given confessional statements before a court under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. On Monday, the investigation was transferred from Kotwali police to the Detective Branch of Rangpur Metropolitan Police.

The investigation into the gruesome quadruple murder of a retired teacher and three members of his family in Rangpur has been transferred from Kotwali Police Station to the Detective Branch (DB) of police for a more intensive probe. "The investigation has been transferred to DB for a more intensive investigation into the case of four murders and speedy charge sheeting," Sanatan Chakraborty, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DB) of Rangpur Metropolitan Police (RpMP), told a local media on Tuesday. Inspector Md Zinnat Ali, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of RpMP’s Detective Branch, has been appointed as the new Investigation Officer (IO) of the murder case, which was filed with Kotwali Police Station on Sunday. The initial IO of the case, Inspector (Investigation) of Metropolitan Kotwali police station Milan Chatterjee, came to the DB office on Monday afternoon and handed over all case documents to the new IO.  Following the handover, both investigation officers visited the crime scene at the home of teacher Ganapati Chakraborty Jewel in Machhuapara, under Ward No 24 of Rangpur City Corporation area, where the former IO briefed Inspector Ali on the progress and findings of the investigation so far. Read More Rangpur Family of Four Strangled to Death, Faces Darkened by Decomposition The victims—Ganapati Chakraborty Jewel (65), a retired teacher of Rangpur Zilla School; his wife Pritilata Chakraborty Bhola(50); their daughter Agami Chakraborty Prarthi (25); and their son Ayush Chakraborty Priyam (12)—were strangled to death at their residence. Police recovered their decomposed bodies on Saturday night.  Following autopsies at the Rangpur Medical College Hospital morgue on Sunday evening, the bodies were handed over to relatives and subsequently cremated at the Dakhiganj crematorium later that night. Addressing the motive behind the killings, RpMP Commissioner Mohammad Abdul Mabud previously stated that the retired teacher, along with his wife, daughter, and son, were murdered when Ganapati Chakraborty tried to stop the perpetrators from consuming Yaba tablets on the rooftop of their house. Police arrested two neighbours in connection with the crime, identified as Mugdha Das (23) and Siddhartha Das (19) both residents of the city's Machhuapara area.  On Sunday night, the two accused gave confessional statements under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure before Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court Judge Md Rafiqul Islam. After recording their statements, the court sent both Mugdha Das and Siddhartha Das to jail. Reaffirming the focus of the ongoing probe, DC (DB) Sanatan Chakraborty told the media that case IO Inspector Zinnat Ali has officially taken charge and has already initiated the DB's investigation.