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LGRD State Minister Mir Shahe Alam MP Stands by Meritorious Student Admitted to Begum Rokeya University

LGRD State Minister Mir Shahe Alam MP Stands by Meritorious Student Admitted to Begum Rokeya University

Driven by the conviction that financial constraints should never derail the higher education of a meritorious student, State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives (LGRD) Mir Shahe Alam MP has once again set an exemplary standard of humanity.

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MP Momen Accuses PM's Special Assistant Over Attack on Santhia Mosque

MP Momen Accuses PM's Special Assistant Over Attack on Santhia Mosque

Barrister Najibur Rahman Momen, Member of Parliament for the Pabna-1 constituency, has alleged that the attack on Jamaat-e-Islami activists and devotees at a mosque in Santhia, Pabna, was a premeditated incident. He explicitly accused the Prime Minister’s Special Assistant, Sayed Bin Abdullah, of issuing direct and indirect directives to carry out the assault.

Lawyer Stabbed to Death by Miscreants in Bagerhat

Lawyer Stabbed to Death by Miscreants in Bagerhat

A lawyer, identified as Nizam Uddin Shanto (42), has been stabbed to death by unidentified miscreants in the Harikhali Tetultola area of Bagerhat town.

Allegation of torturing a child student with cane and rod on charge of theft in Pabna, teacher handed over to police after mob beating

Allegation of torturing a child student with cane and rod on charge of theft in Pabna, teacher handed over to police after mob beating

In a residential Hafizia Madrasa in Pabna, a teacher has been accused of brutally beating a child student with a cane and iron rod on the false charge of theft. Angered by the incident, locals gave the accused teacher a mob beating and handed him over to the police.

Attempt to push 8 people at Kushtia border, BGB foils

Attempt to push 8 people at Kushtia border, BGB foils

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has foiled an attempt by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) to illegally push eight people into Bangladesh through the Daulatpur border in Kushtia.

BNP leader gets committee position 5 months after death

BNP leader gets committee position 5 months after death

In Nageshwari upazila of Kurigram, the inclusion of a BNP leader who died five months ago in the newly announced union BNP committee has sparked widespread discussion and criticism.

Teesta water 1 cm below danger level, riverbank residents fear flood

Teesta water 1 cm below danger level, riverbank residents fear flood

Due to upstream hill runoff and continuous rainfall, the water level of the Teesta River is rising rapidly again. This has raised the risk of flooding in low-lying areas along the Teesta, including Lalmonirhat.

Pabna SP Sufi Ullah transferred in two and a half months, new SP Abu Ashraf

Pabna SP Sufi Ullah transferred in two and a half months, new SP Abu Ashraf

Pabna Superintendent of Police (SP) Md. Sufi Ullah has been transferred in less than two and a half months. He has been succeeded by Abu Ashraf, Superintendent of Police of the Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU) Dhaka.

Allegations of attack, gunfire, and cocktail explosions at anti-drug meeting in Sujanagar; Chhatra Dal worker injured

Allegations of attack, gunfire, and cocktail explosions at anti-drug meeting in Sujanagar; Chhatra Dal worker injured

In Sujanagar, Pabna, allegations have emerged of chasing, counter-chasing, gunfire, and cocktail explosions centered around an anti-drug awareness meeting. In this incident, a Chhatra Dal worker named SM Aftab Ahmed was injured.

Police file case against 37 in Pabna on charges of conspiracy to overthrow government

Police file case against 37 in Pabna on charges of conspiracy to overthrow government

Police have filed a case against 37 leaders and activists of the banned Awami League and Chhatra League in Pabna on charges of secret meetings and sabotage conspiracy aimed at overthrowing the elected government. The case also names 80 to 90 unidentified individuals as accused.

Hasmat paints flags for 3,000 fans for free

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Hasmat paints flags for 3,000 fans for free

Out of love for Argentina and Lionel Messi, painter Hasmat Ali, better known as Tokon, from Pabna has painted the Argentine flag on the bodies of nearly three thousand supporters for free throughout the World Cup. With the final approaching, his busyness is now at its peak.

Push-in will not be accepted at the border under any circumstances: BGB

Push-in will not be accepted at the border under any circumstances: BGB

Sector Commander Colonel Mohammad Faisal Hasan Khan of the Dinajpur Sector Headquarters has warned that 'push-in' will not be accepted through the border under any circumstances. He said that the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) considers the push-in incident at the border as a major challenge with great importance.

Two AL leaders at July Day event, Chhatra Dal-Shibir allege not being invited

Two AL leaders at July Day event, Chhatra Dal-Shibir allege not being invited

A controversy has arisen over a discussion meeting organized by the upazila administration in Raypur, Lakshmipur, to mark 'July Shaheed Day-2026'. While two Awami League leaders were present at the event, allegations have been made that no formal invitation was extended to leaders of Chhatra Dal and Chhatra Shibir, who were active in the July movement.

Scholarship recipients are the future wealth of the nation: Dr. Shafiqul Islam Masud

Scholarship recipients are the future wealth of the nation: Dr. Shafiqul Islam Masud

Dr. Shafiqul Islam Masud, Member of Parliament for Patuakhali-2 (Baufal) constituency, commented that scholarship recipients are the future wealth of the nation. He said that a prosperous Bangladesh can be built only if students are enriched with intelligence, morality, and patriotism.

Sylhet is a shining example of religious harmony in the country: Minister Ariful Haque

Sylhet is a shining example of religious harmony in the country: Minister Ariful Haque

Expatriate Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury said that Sylhet is a shining example for the country in maintaining religious harmony. He stated that the government is sincerely working to ensure peaceful coexistence of people of all religions and to develop religious institutions.

Democracy has been newly established in the country through sacrifice: Deputy Speaker

Democracy has been newly established in the country through sacrifice: Deputy Speaker

National Parliament Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal said that democracy has been newly established in Bangladesh through many sacrifices and selflessness. He also commented that the government and the opposition are working together to form an effective parliament to institutionalize democracy.

Finance Minister falls as stage collapses during relief distribution event

Finance Minister falls as stage collapses during relief distribution event

During a relief distribution event for flood victims in Chandanaish, Chattogram, a portion of the stage collapsed as too many people climbed onto it, causing Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury to fall. However, no one including the minister was injured in the incident.

Allegation of attack on police after announcement from mosque microphone, OC among 2 injured

Allegation of attack on police after announcement from mosque microphone, OC among 2 injured

In Sujanagar, Pabna, there are allegations of an attack on the police after an announcement was made from a mosque microphone. Police claim that activists and supporters of the banned Awami League participated in the attack. In this incident, the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Sujanagar Police Station, Mozaffar Hossain, and Constable Sabuj Hossain were injured.

Government is 100% accountable to the people, Land Minister Mir Helal pledges sustainable development in Baghaichhari

Government is 100% accountable to the people, Land Minister Mir Helal pledges sustainable development in Baghaichhari

The government elected by the people is 100% accountable to the people. The people do not have to ask; rather, the government is determined to implement necessary development activities in every upazila of the country out of a sense of accountability.

Talented student Sabid battles cancer despite winning Talentpool scholarship, seeks help

Talented student Sabid battles cancer despite winning Talentpool scholarship, seeks help

Ibn Sabid, a meritorious student from Ishwardi, Pabna, has dreamed since childhood of becoming an engineer at BUET. He told his mother, 'I will be an engineer, and you will be the mother of an engineer.' Pursuing that dream, he achieved a Talentpool scholarship in the 2025 primary scholarship exam. But the joy of the scholarship has been overshadowed by incurable cancer.

2 killed in bus-ambulance collision in Ataikula

2 killed in bus-ambulance collision in Ataikula

Two people were killed in a head-on collision between a passenger bus and a hearse ambulance in Ataikula, Sadar Upazila, Pabna. Several others were injured in the incident.

Drug trafficker arrested with 500 bottles of Phensedyl in Pabna, private car seized

Drug trafficker arrested with 500 bottles of Phensedyl in Pabna, private car seized

In a special anti-drug operation in Faridpur upazila of Pabna, police arrested a drug trafficker along with 500 bottles of Phensedyl. A private car used for transporting the drugs was also seized.

7-day tree fair begins in Pabna, saplings distributed among children

7-day tree fair begins in Pabna, saplings distributed among children

‘Let’s decorate the country with tree planting, Bangladesh first’—with this slogan, a 7-day tree planting campaign and tree fair has started in Pabna.

Case filed, 2 arrested over torture of three-month-old baby in Narsingdi

Case filed, 2 arrested over torture of three-month-old baby in Narsingdi

A case has been filed over the torture of three-month-old baby Rizik in Narsingdi. Police have arrested two people in this incident. However, the main accused, Lata Begum, remains absconding.

7-day free special classes for primary students start in Chandpur

Joint initiative of Dahshri Navajagaran Sangha and government primary school to enhance skills in English and mathematics •

7-day free special classes for primary students start in Chandpur

A 7-day free special class has been organized for primary-level students in Dahshri village, Shahrasti upazila, Chandpur, aiming to enhance their skills in English and mathematics. The program began on Wednesday (July 15) at 7 AM, jointly initiated by the local social organization Dahshri Navajagaran Sangha and Dahshri Government Primary School.

Allegation of assault on veteran journalist in Santhia, against NCP and JASAS leaders

Allegation of assault on veteran journalist in Santhia, against NCP and JASAS leaders

In Santhia, Pabna, allegations have been raised against two local leaders of NCP and JASAS for assaulting veteran journalist and former president of Santhia Press Club, Santhia correspondent of daily Jugantor, Principal Abdud Dain Sarkar (68). However, the accused NCP leader denied the allegation and claimed the incident was a scuffle.

No affected family will be deprived of relief and rehabilitation assistance: State Minister Amit

No affected family will be deprived of relief and rehabilitation assistance: State Minister Amit

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Mr. Anindya Islam Amit said that the government has been by the side of the flood-affected people of Cox's Bazar from the very beginning, and additional relief and cash assistance have been allocated to provide necessary support to the affected families. Consequently, no affected family will be deprived of relief and rehabilitation assistance.

Two coaches of Ekota Express derailed in Ishwardi, rail link between Dhaka and northern region suspended

Two coaches of Ekota Express derailed in Ishwardi, rail link between Dhaka and northern region suspended

Rail communication between the capital Dhaka and the northern region has been temporarily suspended after two coaches of the intercity Ekota Express train derailed near Ishwardi Bypass Station in Pabna. No casualties have been reported in the accident.

If not apologized, Sarwar Tushar and Sarjis Alam will be declared unwanted in Pabna: District BNP

If not apologized, Sarwar Tushar and Sarjis Alam will be declared unwanted in Pabna: District BNP

Pabna District BNP has warned that if NCP central leaders Sarwar Alam Tushar and Sarjis Alam do not withdraw their statements and publicly apologize regarding Pabna-5 MP and labor leader Advocate Shamsur Rahman Shimul Biswas, they will be declared unwanted in Pabna.

Fear of further deterioration of flood situation in Sylhet-Sunamganj

Fear of further deterioration of flood situation in Sylhet-Sunamganj

The Flood Forecasting and Warning Center has warned that the flood situation in Sylhet and Sunamganj may worsen in the next 48 hours. At the same time, the organization has expressed concern that the water of the Teesta and Dudhkumar rivers in the northern region of the country may cross the danger level.