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                                <updated>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:09:20 +0000</updated>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jamat challenges Ministers&#039; assignment to 64 districts]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Eleven Jamaat-e-Islami lawmakers have filed a writ petition with the High Court challenging the government&rsquo;s decision to assign 30 ministers, state ministers and whips responsibilities for the country&rsquo;s 64 districts.
The writ was filed on Sunday at the relevant High Court section, with the Cabinet Secretary named as the respondent.

Barrister Mohammad Shishir Monir, counsel for the petitioners, said a similar district-wise allocation of responsibilities was made in 2001. 

That decision was subsequently challenged before the High Court, which declared the allocation unconstitutional, he added.

&#39;&#39;Under the Rules of Business, the Constitution of Bangladesh and judgments of the higher courts, such a decision is beyond legal authority and unlawful.&#39;&#39; 

The petition is likely to be heard by a two-judge bench of the High Court. 

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            <updated>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:09:20 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Jamat challenges Ministers&#039; assignment to 64 districts]]></title>
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            <updated>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:07:38 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[No more &quot;Aynaghor&quot; : Hon&#039;ble President Mirza Fakhrul]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir announced that no secret detention cell, known as &#39;Aynaghor&#39;, will exist in independent Bangladesh.

He asserted that individuals involved in every incident of enforced disappearance, no matter their influence, will face trial and receive maximum punishment as per existing law. 

The President emphasized that all paths leading to the return of fascism in the country will be closed permanently. He made the statements as the chief guest at a program observing &#39;International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances 2026&#39; at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in the capital on Sunday (August 30).

Strongly criticizing the previous regime over the past decade and a half, the President noted that enforced disappearances and secret detention cells once gripped Bangladesh in fear. Anyone protesting injustice or demanding democratic rights was subjected to forced disappearance.

However, obedient state institutions under the fascist regime consistently denied these severe crimes, he added.

During his speech, the President recalled missing BNP leaders Ilias Ali, Chowdhury Alam, Sajedul Islam Sumon, Barrister Arman, and retired Lieutenant General Azam.

He also referenced the terrifying abduction of Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, who was present at the event as a special guest, and recalled how he was abducted and dropped in a foreign country.

Outlining steps taken by the current administration, the President mentioned that the &#39;Enforced Disappearance Prevention and Redress Bill, 2026&#39; has been introduced in the Jatiya Sangsad to protect victims and prohibit enforced disappearances forever. Bangladesh has signed the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance.

Furthermore, trials for enforced disappearances and genocide are progressing through the International Crimes Tribunal while maintaining international standards.

Chaired by the Minister of Liberation War Affairs Ahmed Azam Khan, the program was also attended by Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed as a special guest.

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            <updated>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 06:57:05 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Five specialized children&#039;s hospitals to be opened: PM]]></title>
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            <updated>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:16:23 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[&quot;Democracy becomes strong when the media is strong: Fakhrul]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has emphasized that an independent, responsible and strong media is significant for establishing a sustainable democracy.

&quot;Democracy becomes strong when the media is strong. However, it requires a collective and responsible role from the government, media owners, journalists, and state institutions to build an effective democratic environment,&quot; he said.

He was speaking as the chief guest at a seminar titled &quot;Role of Media in Sustainable Democracy&quot;, organized by the Television Editors Council at the Holiday Inn Hotel in the capital on Friday (August 7).

The minister noted that democracy is a culture rather than just an election-centric process. He stressed the need to foster tolerance, respect differing opinions, and strengthen democratic practices alongside state institutions.

Emphasizing that telling the truth is the media&#39;s primary duty, Mirza Fakhrul urged journalists to avoid self-censorship and remain committed to objective reporting. He also highlighted the necessity of ensuring job security, fair wages, and an independent working environment for journalists.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon, who spoke as the keynote speaker, remarked that the July mass uprising has opened new doors of opportunity for the nation. He urged the media to play a crucial role in building trust between the government and the public.

Chaired by Television Editors Council Convener Dr. Abdul Hai Siddique, the seminar was attended by Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam, Principal Information Officer Syed Abdal Ahmad, National Press Club President Hasan Hafiz, along with senior journalists and media representatives.

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            <updated>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:23:17 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[PM Tarique Rahman Demands Immediate Action to Curb River Pollution]]></title>
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                <name> <![CDATA[Sunnews Admin]]></name>
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                <![CDATA[Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed relevant authorities to take swift, effective, and coordinated action to prevent the pollution of rivers across the country, including those surrounding the capital. Emphasizing the severity of the crisis, he stated that river pollution has reached an unbearable level and warned that failure to take immediate action would leave the government accountable to future generations.

On thursday (August 6) during a high-level meeting titled &quot;Water and Environmental Development of the Buriganga River,&quot; held in the Cabinet Division conference room at the Bangladesh Secretariat the Prime Minister made these remarks. Shahadat Swadhin, Deputy Press Secretary to the Prime Minister, briefed the press following the meeting.

Highlighting the urgency, the Prime Minister noted that there is no room for negligence in implementing strict and coordinated measures to stop river pollution. He stressed the necessity of formulating a timely action plan and ensuring its effective implementation.

During the meeting, attendees engaged in detailed discussions regarding the current environmental status, pollution sources, existing challenges, and long-term solutions for the Buriganga, Turag, Balu, Shitalakhya, and other rivers adjacent to the capital.

Uncontrolled discharge of untreated industrial effluent, inadequate sewerage and drainage systems, reduced silt-clogged canal beds, and poor solid waste management were identified as the primary drivers of river degradation.

Key directives issued at the meeting include:


	Ensuring the active and effective operation of Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs) in industrial facilities.
	Enhancing urban canal networks and drainage infrastructure.
	Conducting regular drives against polluters and strictly enforcing existing environmental regulations.
	Strengthening inter-agency coordination, elevating public awareness, and encouraging civic participation.


 

The meeting highlighted the critical need for seamless cooperation among key entities, including the Department of Environment, Bangladesh Water Development Board, Dhaka WASA, BIWTA, RAJUK, the Dhaka North and South City Corporations, and local district administrations.

Additionally, the Prime Minister instructed authorities to actively involve environmental organizations, voluntary groups, educational institutions, and local communities in river protection efforts.

To ensure accountability, a decision was taken to form an Inter-Agency Coordination Committee under the supervision of the Prime Minister&rsquo;s Office (PMO). The committee will formulate and execute a synchronized, time-bound action plan aimed at preventing river pollution around Dhaka. It will oversee the activities of relevant ministries and agencies and regularly submit progress reports to the PMO. 

The high-level meeting was attended by Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir; Minister for Commerce Khandaker Abdul Muktadir; State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Sheikh Faridul Islam; Commander of the Dhaka Naval Area Rear Admiral Abdullah-Al-Maksus; Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister A. B. M. Abdus Sattar; alongside senior officials from related ministries and departments.

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            <updated>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:03:56 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Government Begins Constitution Amendment Process Without Opposition]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[The government has officially kicked off the activities of a special committee formed to amend Bangladesh&#39;s constitution. However, with no representation from the opposition alliance, the amendment process is moving forward without their participation.

The 12-member parliamentary special committee on constitutional amendments is scheduled to hold its maiden meeting on Tuesday in the Cabinet Room of the Parliament Building. Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, who heads the panel, will preside over the session.

According to sources at the Parliament Secretariat, the initial meeting will focus on member introductions, defining the committee&#39;s scope of work, outlining strategies, and discussing preliminary aspects of the amendments. Subsequent meetings will center on drafting specific recommendations for constitutional changes.

The 12-member committee was constituted during the second session of the 13th Parliament on July 13, with Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed appointed as its chairman. The committee&rsquo;s primary mandate is to submit a report to Parliament recommending necessary constitutional amendments. No strict deadline, however, has been set for submitting the final report.

Although the ruling party requested the opposition alliance to nominate five members for the committee, the opposition declined to submit any names. On the day the panel was formed, opposition lawmakers walked out of Parliament in protest against the decision.

Clarifying their stance, Dr Shafiqur Rahman, Leader of the Opposition, stated that they advocate for comprehensive constitutional reform rather than mere amendments. He asserted that the process should proceed through a Constitutional Reform Council to honor and implement the mandate of the national referendum.

On the other hand, Chief Whip of Parliament Nurul Islam Moni noted that discussions were held with opposition leaders but they failed to provide any nominees. Consequently, the committee was formed leaving those posts vacant, with the assurance that opposition members will be inducted if they choose to submit names later.

The special committee comprises the Law Minister, the Chief Whip, and lawmakers from various political parties.

According to the government, the panel will formulate its recommendations after holding consultations with judges, lawyers, constitutional experts, intellectuals, media representatives, and various political parties.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed emphasized that necessary changes must be brought within the existing constitutional framework, maintaining that a special parliamentary committee is the most appropriate forum for such deliberations.

Meanwhile, political parties remain divided over the implementation of constitution-related proposals outlined in the July National Charter. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) favors amending the constitution based on its own dissenting views. Whereas Bangladesh Jamat-e-Islami, the National Citizen Party (NCP), and several other political organizations demand that the July Charter&#39;s proposals be implemented through a dedicated Constitutional Reform Council.

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            <updated>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:04:38 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Katabon building fire: 2 killed]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Two people were killed after a fire broke out at a high-rise building in Dhaka&rsquo;s Katabon early Saturday.

The deceased were identified as Md Jony, 24, son of Babul Mia of Kishoreganj district and Abdus Salam, 20, son of Selim Sarkar of Kahalu upazila in Bogura district.

Jony served as a clerk to Barrister Moazzem and Salam, a clerk of Prosecutor Abdullah Al Noman at the International Crimes Tribunal.
The fire broke out on the 12th floor of the 14-storey Al-Baraka Tower on Elephant Road at around 1:05AM.

On information, six firefighting units rushed to the scene and brought the blaze under control around 3:08AM, said Md Sihab Sarkar, an official of the Fire Service and Civil Defence control room.

The fire was completely extinguished at 5:40AM, he added.

Firefighters rescued two people from the building and took them to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared them dead.

Md Nazmul and Sarwar, who accompanied the victims to the hospitals, said the fire broke out at around 1:05AM, filling the upper floors of the building with smoke.

The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage could not be immediately determined.

Sun News/ra]]>
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            <updated>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:44:10 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Malaysia and China visits were advancing Bangladesh’s interests: PM]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday said his visits to Malaysia and China were focused on advancing Bangladesh&rsquo;s interests and those of its people. Speaking in Parliament, he said any success achieved during the tours belong to the nation rather than any person.

&ldquo;What I have tried to do, Honourable Speaker, from my position is to speak for the interests of my country and the people of my country and to protect those interests,&rdquo; he said.

The Prime Minister said this while extending thanks and gratitude to all members of Parliament, including the Opposition Leader, for unanimously adopting a thanksgiving motion in the House on her recent six-day visit to Malaysia and China.

He said the people of Bangladesh entrusted his government with the responsibility of safeguarding their interests.

&ldquo;The core issue here is that the people of Bangladesh have given us the responsibility to look after their interests,&rdquo; Tarique Rahman said.

Referring to his party&rsquo;s &lsquo;Bangladesh First&rsquo; slogan, he said guided by that principle they tried to uphold and protect the interests of Bangladesh and its people during the visits.

&ldquo;None of us has any personal issue here. If any positive thing has been achieved, it is an achievement for Bangladesh. If the people of the country have gained any achievement through these visits, that achievement belongs to them,&rdquo; he said.

On Friday night, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman returned home from Beijing, wrapping up his six-day maiden overseas visit to China and Malaysia.

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            <updated>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:23:44 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Major Pay Hike Approved for APS and PS Staff of Ministers and State Ministers]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[The Finance Division has introduced a revised salary structure for Assistant Private Secretaries (APS) serving ministers and state ministers, as well as Private Secretaries (PS) appointed to deputy ministers and equivalent officeholders.

Under the new arrangement, the basic monthly salary for these positions has been fixed at Tk 32,540. Previously, individuals appointed to these roles received salaries under the ninth grade of the National Pay Scale 2015, where the starting basic pay was Tk 22,000.

According to official sources, the Finance Division recently communicated its decision to the Ministry of Public Administration following a request for policy clarification regarding the remuneration of such appointees.

The revised salary package applies specifically to individuals recruited temporarily from outside the regular government service structure to serve as APS to ministers and state ministers or as PS to deputy ministers and officials of equivalent status.

The decision also outlines several conditions. While eligible appointees will receive the newly fixed basic salary along with other admissible allowances under existing rules, they will not qualify for annual salary increments. In addition, pension, gratuity, and provident fund benefits will not be available under this arrangement.

Officials familiar with the matter say the move is aimed at creating a more structured compensation framework for politically appointed administrative support staff while ensuring transparency in salary determination.

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            <updated>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:43:25 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Court Petition Against Dr. Yunus, 4 Others Over Vaccine Shortage]]></title>
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                <name> <![CDATA[Sunnews Admin]]></name>
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                <![CDATA[A legal petition has been submitted to a Dhaka metropolitan court accusing former Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus and four other former officials of negligence related to a reported shortage of measles-rubella vaccines.

The petition was filed by Member of Parliament Sheikh Mojibur Rahman Iqbal, who alleged that delays in vaccine procurement and distribution exposed thousands of children to serious health risks and contributed to increased cases of measles infections.

According to court sources, the complainant&rsquo;s statement has been recorded, and the matter is currently under judicial review. The court is expected to issue its observations after examining the petition.

Besides Dr. Yunus, the petition names former Health Adviser Nur Jahan Begum, former Health Secretary Md. Saidur Rahman, former Special Assistant Prof. Dr. Muhammad Sayedur Rahman, and former Director General of Health Services Prof. Dr. Md. Abu Jafar.

The application claims that failures in ensuring the timely availability of vaccines disrupted routine immunization services, leaving many children vulnerable to preventable diseases.

The petitioner further argues that warnings regarding a possible vaccine shortage had been raised earlier but were not addressed adequately, resulting in a public health challenge and additional financial burdens on affected families.

The case has attracted significant public attention, and many observers are now awaiting the court&rsquo;s decision on whether further investigation or legal proceedings will be initiated.

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            <updated>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:26:52 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Offices, courts resume services]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[After a week-long Eid-ul-Azha holiday, government and private offices, courts, banks, insurance companies and the capital market resumed operations across the country on Monday (June 1).

The government had declared a seven-day holiday from May 25 to May 31 to mark the Eid-ul-Azha celebrations. With the extended break now over, millions of working people have returned to their work stations.

Banking activities resumed under normal schedules on Monday, with customer transactions taking place from 10AM to 3PM, while bank branches will remain open until 5PM.

Insurance companies have also returned to regular business hours from 10AM to 5PM.

Meanwhile, trading activities at the country&rsquo;s two stock exchanges- the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE)- have resumed. Market transactions will continue from 10AM to 2:30PM, while office operations will run from 9AM to 4PM.

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            <updated>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:50:05 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Offices, courts resume services]]></title>
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            <updated>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:49:29 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[After the Holidays, its&#039; time to return]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[After a long seven-day holiday for Eid-ul-Azha, working people from different parts of the country have started returning to the capital Dhaka. 

However, compared to previous years, the pressure of return travel is relatively lower this time.

Many people, who were unable to travel home during Eid time, are now heading to their villages with their families, creating two-way passenger traffic at the city&#39;s transport hubs.

While visiting the key points of Dhaka, including the Gabtoli, Sayedabad and Mohakhali bus terminals, Kamalapur Railway Station and Sadarghat Launch Terminal, showed that return travel is proceeding normally. 

There are no overwhelming crowds, nor are there signs of any transport shortages.

Passengers arriving at Sadarghat said that their journeys were smooth and comfortable. Although the launches carried a considerable number of passengers, there was no excessive overcrowding, and most vessels reached their destinations on schedule.

Regular activities will resume at government, semi-government, autonomous and private institutions, as well as banks, insurance companies, financial institutions and the capital market on Monday (June 1).

The government announced a holiday from May 25 to May 31 for Eid-ul-Azha. 

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            <updated>Sun, 31 May 2026 08:16:04 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[New prison will be built at Jungle Salimpur in Chattogram]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[The government is planning to build a prison in the controversial area of Jungle Salimpur in Chattogram, said Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Sunday, warning that, the area will not be allowed to serve as a sanctuary for isolated militant groups.

Speaking to journalists after visiting Jungle Salimpur, the minister said, &#39;&#39;Through the politics of corruption or the corruption of politics over the past 17 years, there has been an attempt to create a &#39;criminal state&#39; within the country, of which this Salimpur jungle is a direct example.&#39;&#39;

The minister noted that shortly after the current democratic government assumed office, several criminal incidents were observed in Chattogram. These included attacks on the residences of businesspeople by heavily armed groups and incidents of extortion. Following these events, the government treated the matter with utmost seriousness.

A coordinated joint operation involving law enforcement agencies was launched on March 9 to suppress criminal activities.

Salahuddin Ahmed added, the criminals had established a parallel system of control in Jungle Salimpur through CCTV surveillance and various security checkpoints. This network was dismantled through the joint operation.

However, he acknowledged that in some cases the operation&#39;s objectives could not be fully achieved because information had been leaked in advance.

&#39;&#39;I assure everyone that no ordinary residents will be evicted from the area; only the hideouts of criminals and militants will be dismantled.&#39;&#39;

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            <updated>Sun, 31 May 2026 08:08:23 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Police sue around 242, over Jungle Salimpur RAB camp attack]]></title>
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            <id>https://en.sunnews24x7.com/news/article/police-sue-around-242-over-jungle-salimpur-rab-camp-attack/13432</id>
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                <name> <![CDATA[Sunnews Admin]]></name>
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                <![CDATA[Police have filed a case naming 42 people, including alleged local crime figure Md Yasin, and accusing another 150 to 200 unidentified individuals over the armed attack and vandalism at an under-construction RAB camp in Jungle Salimpur of Sitakunda on early yesterday (25 May).

The case was filed late last night by Fouzderhat Police Outpost Inspector Sohel Rana, Sitakunda Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Mohinul Islam confirmed.

Earlier, around 20 to 25 people were detained during a joint operation by RAB, police and APBn after the attack. Five of them were shown arrested after verification while others were released, said the OC.

The five arrested people and Yasin, whom law enforcers describe as controlling the area, are among the 42 named accused, the OC added.

The case includes charges of organised armed assault on police, obstruction of government duties, vandalism of state property, and violations under the Explosives Act, police said.

The attack took place around 2am in the Alinagar area of Jungle Salimpur, where armed assailants opened fire on the under-construction RAB camp before using a bulldozer to destroy walls and other structures.

The attackers also dug up roads at at least four points to delay the arrival of additional law enforcement personnel, according to officials.

The assailants later fled after law enforcers responded.
Law enforcement agencies had taken control of Jungle Salimpur during a major drive on 9 March. A joint forces camp was later set up inside an under-construction building of Alinagar High School, where around 130 members of police, APBn, RRF and RAB have since been stationed.

RAB officials said forces managed to reach the area and launch an operation despite the road blockades. The elite force claimed members of the &quot;Yasin Bahini&quot; were behind the attack.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed is scheduled to visit Jungle Salimpur on 31 May. RAB officials said there would be no security lapse during the visit.

Meanwhile, the Chattogram district administration has sought deployment of two platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh to help restore law and order and recover illegal arms in the area.

The Ministry of Home Affairs approved the request yesterday. BGB personnel are expected to remain deployed there until 31 May.

Although Jungle Salimpur falls under Sitakunda upazila, access to the area is mainly through Chattogram city via the Bayezid-Fouzderhat road and adjoining hilly routes.

The area, comprising Chinnomul and Alinagar, spans around 3,100 acres of government land, according to district administration data. Authorities say the locality has long remained under the control of land grabbers and armed groups.

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            <updated>Tue, 26 May 2026 17:44:30 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[170 more Bangladeshis return from Libya]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[A group of 170 Bangladeshis detained in Libya during failed attempts to cross the Mediterranean to Europe has been repatriated.

A chartered flight of Buraq Air carrying the Bangladeshi citizens landed at Shahjalal International Airport around 8:30am on Monday, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The repatriation was carried out under a joint initiative by the Bangladesh Embassy in Tripoli, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Expatriates&#39; Welfare and Overseas Employment, with assistance from the Libyan government and the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

According to the foreign ministry, the majority of these individuals had entered Libya illegally with the help of human traffickers, lured by the prospect of crossing the Mediterranean Sea to reach Europe.

Many of them have alleged that they were victims of abduction and torture at different times during their stay in Libya, the ministry said.

The ministry urged the returnees to share their harrowing experiences with others in their communities to help raise public awareness against human traffickers.

With this latest group, at least 893 detained Bangladeshi nationals have been brought back home from Libya so far this year.

The ministry added that efforts are ongoing to repatriate the remaining Bangladeshis currently detained in the country.

According to data from the IOM, the Mediterranean route continues to be highly dangerous for migrants attempting to reach Europe.

As of mid-May 2026, a total of 6,811 people attempting the sea crossing to Europe had been intercepted and detained in Libya.

During the same period, 822 people were reported dead or missing at sea, although data on how many of them were Bangladeshis was not immediately available.

The scale of the crisis was also significant in 2025.

According to the IOM, 27,116 people were intercepted along the Mediterranean route last year, while 1,699 others were recorded as dead or missing.

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            <updated>Mon, 25 May 2026 16:41:28 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[PM visits slain Ramisa&#039;s family residence at Pallabi]]></title>
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            <id>https://en.sunnews24x7.com/news/article/pm-visits-slain-ramisas-family-residence-at-pallabi/13425</id>
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                <![CDATA[Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has arrived at the residence of the family of eight-year-old Ramisa Akter, who was recently killed in the city&#39;s Pallabi area.

He arrived at the family&#39;s Pallabi residence around 9:50 pm.

The premier is visiting the grieving family members to offer condolences over the tragic death of Ramisa.

Earlier on Thursday, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said exemplary punishment would be ensured swiftly over the incident.

Second-grade student Ramisa was allegedly raped and killed on Tuesday by a tenant living in a neighbouring flat in Pallabi.

Police said suspect Sohel Rana allegedly called the child into his room after she left her home in the morning. There, Sohel allegedly raped and subsequently killed her.

Later, Ramisa&#39;s dismembered body was recovered from beneath a bed, while her head was found inside a bucket kept in the bathroom of Sohel&#39;s flat.

Police said locals detained the accused&#39;s wife, Swapna Akter, but Sohel Rana escaped after cutting through a window grill.

Sohel was later arrested from the Fatullah area of Narayanganj on Tuesday evening.

The accused gave a confessional statement before a Dhaka court on Wednesday.

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            <updated>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:15 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Eid-ul-Azha on 28 May as moon sighted]]></title>
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                <name> <![CDATA[Sunnews Admin]]></name>
            </author>
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                <![CDATA[The moon of the holy month of Eid-ul-Azha has been sighted in the country&rsquo;s sky. With this, the month of Dhul Hijjah will begin tomorrow, Tuesday.

Accordingly, Muslims will celebrate the holy Eid-ul-Azha on 28 May, Thursday.

This decision was made at a meeting of the National Moon Sighting Committee held on Monday evening in the conference room of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque.

After the meeting, Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Houssain Kaikobad announced the decision.

The holy Eid-ul-Azha is observed on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijjah. On this Eid, Muslims sacrifice animals to seek the blessings of Allah.

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            <updated>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:24:04 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Four brothers died from toxic gas: Oman police]]></title>
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            <id>https://en.sunnews24x7.com/news/article/four-brothers-died-from-toxic-gas-oman-police/13418</id>
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                <![CDATA[Police in Oman have launched an investigation into the deaths of four expatriate Bangladeshi brothers. Citing the Royal Oman Police, a report published in the Times of Oman said the four died after inhaling carbon monoxide gas emitted from the air conditioner exhaust while the vehicle&rsquo;s engine was running. Following the incident, police issued a warning against sleeping inside enclosed vehicles.

Leaders of the Chattogram Association Oman told that on Wednesday evening, the four brothers were travelling from the Barka area to Muladdah in Oman. After 8:00 pm, one of them sent a voice message to a relative saying they were feeling ill. Sending their location, he said they were in no condition to even get out of the vehicle.They were having difficulty breathing and foaming from their mouths and noses. They also called their mother and asked for prayers. Later, local residents spotted the four unconscious inside a vehicle parked in front of a clinic and informed the police. Police arrived at the scene, opened the vehicle, and recovered their bodies.

The four deceased brothers were Rashidul Islam, Shahedul Islam, Sirajul Islam, and Shahidul Islam.

Meanwhile, relatives confirmed this afternoon, Saturday, that the bodies of the four expatriate brothers are expected to arrive in Bangladesh next Tuesday afternoon. The victims&rsquo; relatives, the Bangladesh Embassy, and leaders of the Chattogram Association Oman have completed arrangements to bring all four bodies home on the same flight.

Even after three days, their mother Khadija Begum has still not been told that her sons are dead. She has only been informed that they are ill and receiving treatment in hospital. Since hearing that they were sick, she herself has fallen ill. Fearing that she would not be able to bear the shock of the news in her current physical condition, the family has withheld the truth from her.

To ensure that no relatives or neighbours accidentally inform her, her only surviving son, Mohammad Enam (32), has locked the gate of the house. Enam lives with his mother in Rangunia, Chattogram.

Friday afternoon, local BNP Member of Parliament Hummam Quader Chowdhury visited the Lalanagar Bandarajpara Mosque in Rangunia, offered prayers, and spoke with relatives of the deceased brothers. He said initiatives would be taken to bring the bodies home and also promised support for the family.

Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Md Nazmul Hasan, local BNP and affiliated organisation leaders, and prominent local residents accompanied Hummam Quader Chowdhury during the visit.

Meanwhile, burial arrangements for the four brothers have already been decided. They will be buried side by side in the graveyard. Emran Hossain, a maternal cousin of the deceased brothers, told that the impoverished family had begun to see financial stability through the remittances sent by the brothers abroad.

Mohammad Yasin Chowdhury, president of the Chattogram Association Oman, told, After the deaths of the four brothers, we have been in constant contact with the embassy and the Omani government. About 80 per cent of the process to send the bodies home quickly has been completed. We hope the bodies of all four brothers will be sent together on a flight from Oman to Bangladesh next Tuesday afternoon.

He said the expenses for repatriating the bodies would be borne by the victims&rsquo; relatives and the Chattogram Association Oman. Since the incident was not a road accident, the Omani government will not cover the costs. All four deceased were between 25 and 35 years old.

Following the incident, the Royal Oman Police urged everyone not to sleep inside enclosed vehicles because of the risk of suffocation from toxic gas.

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            <updated>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:00:10 +0000</updated>
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