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October 19, 2025
The murder case of Golam Rabbani Nadim, former Jamalpur district correspondent of BanglaNews24.com and former upazila correspondent of Ekattor TV, appears to be following the same unresolved path as the infamous Sagar-Runi double murder case. Despite two years having passed, there has been little to no progress in the investigation or trial. Nadim’s family alleges that efforts are being made to shield the real perpetrators.
During an on-site visit on Saturday (October 18), Nadim’s wife, Monira Begum, and his father, retired BDR member Abdul Karim, made these allegations to Md. Khairul Alam Rafiq, Chairman of Journalist Torture Prevention Cell Bangladesh (JTP Cell), and his team.
Monira Begum stated, “Under the leadership of former Awami League leader of Sadurpara Union, Mahmudul Alam alias Babu Chairman, 27 people were involved in my husband’s murder, but only 9 names were included in the charge sheet. The real killers remain at large, posing a threat to us. We have filed a no-confidence petition in court mentioning the names of the actual accused and are now awaiting a hearing.”
She added, “We are helpless. No one is standing by us except the journalists of Bakshiganj, who have been providing continuous support and encouragement. I demand maximum punishment for my husband’s killers.”
At the time, JTP Cell Chairman Md. Khairul Alam Rafiq said, “Since 1992, a total of 69 journalists have been murdered in Bangladesh. The absence of exemplary justice in these cases has emboldened killers to strike again — as seen in the recent public murder of Asaduzzaman Tuhin, staff reporter of Dainik Protidhiner Kagoj in Gazipur. The entire journalism community, and indeed the whole nation, mourned his death.”
He described Nadim’s murder as a “sensational and brutal killing” carried out by professional assassins. “The investigating officers have repeatedly staged drama-like acts to protect the real culprits — much like in the Sagar-Runi case, where...
October 13, 2025
The Mymensingh district administration has cancelled the publication declarations of 11 newspapers published from the district. The cancellation order was issued last Thursday, and official letters were delivered to the concerned publishers and editors on Sunday and Monday, according to the administration.
The newspapers whose declarations have been revoked are:
Dainik Ajker Mymensingh (edited by Md. Shamsul Alam Khan), Dainik Desher Khobor (edited by F.M.A. Salam), Dainik Bishwer Mukhopatra (edited by N.B.M. Ibrahim Khalil Rahim), Dainik Ishika (founded by the late Abdur Razzaq Talukder), Dainik Adommo Bangla (edited by Nasir Uddin Ahmed), Dainik Alokito Mymensingh and Dainik Digonto Bangla (edited by A.N.M. Faruk), Dainik Jahan (published by Sheikh Mehedi Hasan Nadim), Dainik Kishaner Desh (edited by Omar Faruk), Hridoye Bangladesh (edited by Farida Yasmin Ratna), Saptahik Poridhi (edited by Bikash Roy).
On Monday (October 13) afternoon, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) of Mymensingh Umme Habiba Meera confirmed the cancellation, stating that letters were sent to all concerned editors and publishers last Thursday.
According to the official notice, on April 10 and 13, the 11 newspapers were found to have published identical reports and images on the second and third pages, and those issues were not printed from approved printing presses. Consequently, on April 16, the administration issued show-cause notices to 13 editors and publishers.
On April 21, the publishers responded, admitting the error and blaming the issue on an external printing press’s negligence and a breakdown in their own printing system. However, the explanations were deemed unsatisfactory and unacceptable.
Subsequently, on May 18, an executive magistrate conducted an on-site investigation, which confirmed that the 11 newspapers were not being printed from authorized presses—a clear violation of Sections 4 and 7 of the Printing Presses and Publications (Declaration and Registration)...
October 12, 2025
Netrokona's beloved sweet, balish mishti, has recently been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) status, which means that it is no longer just a local delicacy, it is now officially considered a part of Bangladesh's national heritage.
The story of Balish Mishti began with Gayanath Ghosh, who ran a sweet shop named 'Gayanath Mistanno Bhandar' on Barhatta Road in Netrokona town. Unlike many other sweet makers of his time, he wanted to break away from the usual treats. That determination led to the making of a new sweet known as 'Balish Mishti'. Long, soft and shaped like a pillow, it quickly became a favourite among locals. Out of respect, people still lovingly call it "Gayanather balish mishti."The sweet comes in different sizes, with prices varying accordingly. The largest size can weigh nearly three kilograms and is enough to serve 8 to 10 people.
Although Gayanath moved to India in 1969, he left behind his creation here in Netrokona. Before leaving, he passed on the recipe and method to the main moira (the community known for making sweets), Nikhil Chandra Modak, ensuring that the tradition would live on. After Nikhil's passing, his three sons took over the business. To this day, the Modak family continues to carry the legacy forward.
For anyone visiting Netrokona, balish mishti is a must-try. Tasting this unique delicacy is more than just enjoying a dessert; it is about experiencing a piece of living tradition that began over a century ago. With its new GI recognition, balish mishti has now risen beyond a local delicacy to stand as a proud symbol of national heritage....
October 08, 2025
The brutal killing of journalist A.S.M. Hayat Uddin in Bagerhat has sparked outrage, anger, and strong reactions across the journalism community in Bangladesh. To meet the victim’s family and colleagues and to review the progress of the investigation, a high-level delegation from the Journalist Torture Prevention Cell Bangladesh is set to visit the crime scene next week.
According to preliminary reports, the slain journalist A.S.M. Hayat Uddin was employed with the Daily Bhorer Chetana. Allegations suggest that he was murdered in a premeditated attack. The victim’s family has filed a murder case with the local police station, and the police have already begun an investigation.
In an official statement, the Journalist Torture Prevention Cell Bangladesh declared, “If the safety of journalists cannot be ensured, the freedom of journalism will face a grave threat.” The organization demanded a thorough investigation and swift justice for those responsible for the killing.
Following the incident, several top leaders of the organization — including its Chief Md. Khairul Alam Rafiq (Daily Protidhiner Kagoj), Director (Investigation) Gouranga Debnath Opu (Kaler Kantho), Director (Operation & Media) Azharul Haque (Prothom Alo), Director (Service & Media) Sohag Arefin (Protidhiner Kagoj), and Unit Chief Rezaul Karim Reza — along with other members and representatives, will travel to Bagerhat.
Meanwhile, journalists in Bagerhat, along with the local Press Club, have staged human chains and protest demonstrations demanding justice. Leaders at the protest warned that if swift justice is not ensured, journalists across the country will launch tougher movements.
Local administration officials stated that the investigation is being carried out with the highest priority, and efforts have been intensified to apprehend those responsible for the murder....
March 24, 2025
Maruf Billah: Former Officer-in-Charge (OC) of the Narsingdi District Detective Branch (DB), Mohammad Kamruzzaman, has started spreading false accusations against Police Superintendent (SP) Mohammad Abdul Hannan. This spread of false and fabricated claims on social media has sparked strong reactions across the district. People from all walks of life, including ordinary citizens, have strongly condemned this smear campaign.
Narsingdi Police Superintendent Mohammad Abdul Hannan stated that former DB OC Mohammad Kamruzzaman and Court Inspector Khandakar Zakir Hossain were accused of secretly selling 96 kg of marijuana that was kept in the police warehouse. The allegation was reported by Sub-Inspector Saminur Rahman, who was in charge of the warehouse, to the higher authorities. Upon this, the matter was brought to the attention of the police, and on the instructions of the DIG of the Dhaka Range, the two police officers were recalled to the Narsingdi Police Lines, and an investigation committee was formed under the leadership of Additional Police Superintendent Mohammad Kalimullah.
In the face of the investigation, former DB OC Kamruzzaman began spreading false, baseless, and fabricated allegations against the Police Superintendent on social media, which tarnished the reputation of the Narsingdi District Police.
Analysts suggest that Kamruzzamans’ defamatory actions were an attempt to protect himself from the marijuana scandal. His despicable actions are considered punishable under departmental rules. After August 5th, the law and order situation in Narsingdi began to deteriorate, with an increase in drug-related crimes, weapon-related incidents, and theft. At that time, as part of the Bangladesh Police's regular transfers, the brilliant, courageous, and proven Police Superintendent Mohammad Abdul Hannan was appointed to Narsingdi. Under his leadership, the Narsingdi District Police declared war on drugs, and through successive successful operations, the district...
March 15, 2024
Special Corespondent: Motilal, a drug dealer of Ishwarganj, Mymensingh, was arrested twice in one day by the police. He was arrested on Wednesday morning and sent to the court on the charge of drug consumption, but he came out in the afternoon and got drunk again and was arrested again at night.
It is known that Motilal Gaur, son of Ramprasad Gaur of Charnikhala area of Ishwarganj town, was arrested by the Ishwarganj police station on charges of drunkenness on Wednesday morning and sent to the court under Section 34. He came out in the afternoon. Later that same day, in the evening, he again drank alcohol and began to hang out in the city's jute market. Later, based on the news of local residents, the police arrested him again. The next day Thursday, the case was sent to the court.
According to the affidavit of the case, on Wednesday night, after drinking alcohol, Lal Mia started drunkenness near the tea shop in Patbazar area of the city. Later, the locals informed the police and the police came and arrested Motilal in a drunken state.
According to local sources, several people including Motilal Gaur, son of Ramprasad Gaur of Charnikhala area of Ishwarganj town, have been dealing in drugs for a long time. In addition, Motilal used to abuse the people of the area by drinking alcohol. In order to stop the drug trade, half a hundred local residents filed a written complaint with the Ishwarganj police station. He was arrested several times before and after the charges. He has several drug cases under his name.
Officer-in-charge of Ishwarganj police station Mohammad Majedur Rahman said that a case has been filed against the accused Motilal under Section 25 of Table 36 (1) of Narcotics Control Act 2018 and has been handed over to the court. He also has several drug cases against him....
March 13, 2024
Khairul Islam Al Amin: Wasim Akram Khan was arrested by Ishwarganj Police Station from Atharbari in Ishwarganj, Mymensingh. He was arrested in Gabarkalyan village on Tuesday night. Meanwhile, the police recovered a foreign pistol, a magazine full of 5 round bullet, the hijacked autorickshaw from the robber.
According to police press release, 3 passengers were hired from Morichpur area of Kendua upazila by a driver named Tofail Ahmed of Ganda village and brought to Gabarkalian in Atharbari union of Ishwarganj upazila. There is robbers got down from the autorickshaw and held a pistol at the driver's head and robbed the autorickshaw.
Later, the local Public came and informed the police after hearing the auto driver's call. On receiving the information, SI Jahangir Alam and ASI Arafat Hossain of Atharbari Investigation Center surrounded the entire area with the help of local Public and recovered the stolen autorickshaw from bamboo garden behind Omar Farooq's house in Gabarkalian village. At that time, the robber Wasim Akram (40) was arrested with a pistol and 5 round bullets. Robber Wasim Akram is the son of Late Mohammad Ali of Charkhidirpur village of Kendua upazila of Netrakona district.
Officer in charge Ishwarganj police station Mohammad Majedur Rahman said that there are a total of 8 cases of murder, weapons and explosives against the arrested accused in Kendua police station of Netrakona district. The accused has been involved in armed robbery and land related crimes along with his accomplices for a long time. A case has been registered against him in the Ishwarganj Police Station under the Robbery and Arms Act and handed over to the court. Efforts are on to arrest other co-accused....
February 28, 2024
Special Correspondent: Agricultural Extension Program in Tarakanda Upazila of Mymensingh in Light of Modern Agricultural Technology. The upazila agriculture extension department started the smart generation, smart agriculture activities by expressing agreement to the construction of smart Bangladesh of the current government.
In continuation of this, the upazila agriculture department is providing regular training to farmers with the aim of increasing the intensity of crops, best use of fallow land, production of safe vegetables free of toxins. Not only that, about 700 'family nutrition garden' exhibitions are underway in 10 unions of the upazila to meet the demand of family vegetables to produce poison-free vegetables in the home yard. Upazila agricultural officials are playing a role in creating new entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector by regular field visits, encouragement and advice.
Apart from this, the Department of Agriculture took the initiative to train the farmers about the mechanization of agriculture, including the protection of the environment and the techniques of modern agricultural production through yard meetings. And the green classroom is one of the parts of this program. Not only that, agriculture gallery and environment diary were started to interest the visitors and service users in agriculture and environment.
When asked about this, Sakhawat Hossain Khan, a farmer of Gohailkandi village of Tarakanda Union, said, I have benefited financially by cultivating vegetables on the banks of seven ponds on the advice of agricultural officials.
Matiur Rahman, deputy assistant agricultural officer of Kamaria block, said, "We are constantly encouraging farmers to cultivate under modern agricultural technology.
Deputy Assistant Plant Protection Officer Md. Anishur Haque said that the steps taken by us are benefiting from the working environment of the department to the common farmers.
Upazila Agriculture Officer Arunima Kanchi Suprabha...
December 04, 2023
Ishwarganj (Mymensingh) Correspondent: Ishwarganj Upazila Jubo League held a discussion meeting, doa and milad mahfil on the occasion of the 85th birthday of Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni, founder chairman of Awami Jubo League, one of the organizers of the Liberation War. On Monday (December 4) afternoon, a discussion meeting, prayer and Milad Mahfil were organized under the initiative of Upazila Jubo League President Abul Khair. Prayers and milad were conducted by Imam and Khatib Mufti Abdul Matin of Ishwarganj Bara Jame Masjid.
The family of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who died on August 15, along with the family of Jubo League founding chairman Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni and his wife Arju Moni, prayed for the soul of the doa and prayer. Besides Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Jubo League Chairman Sheikh Fazle Shams Parash, General Secretary Mainul Hossain Khan Nikhil wished good health and long life.
Ishwarganj Upazila Jubo League Vice President Masood Talukdar, Organizing Secretary Rafiqul Islam Rubel, Publicity and Publication Secretary Manjur Morshed, Sports Affairs Secretary Al Amin Akand, Deputy Women Affairs Secretary Nusnat Ara Chowdhury Priya and other upazila and union Jubo League leaders and activists at various levels were present.
Before prayers and milad, President of Ishwarganj Upazila Jubo League Abul Khair said that Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni was the icon of youth politics in independent Bangladesh. Multi-talented. Apart from politics, he was an astute journalist and writer. Mujib played an important role as the head of the army in the Great War of Liberation. On August 15, 1875, Sheikh Moni and his wife Arju Moni, along with the family of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, were killed by Pakistani allies, anti-independence. Today we pray for the forgiveness of the souls of all the martyrs who died on August 15, including Sheikh Moni. Also, I wish good health and long life to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina,...
August 21, 2023
Ishwarganj (Mymensingh) Correspondent: Upazila Awami League held a protest march and protest meeting in Ishwarganj of Mymensingh on August 21, 2004, on the orders of Tarek Zia, against the brutal grenade attack to kill Bangabandhu's daughter, Deshratna Sheikh Hasina, and the killing of 24 leaders and activists, including female Awami League leader IV Rahman.
On Monday afternoon, the protest march and protest meeting was organized by the initiative of Ishwarganj Upazila Awami League and its affiliated organizations.The protest march left the party office of the Upazila Awami League and after walking through various roads of the city, went to the Ishwarganj Muktijoddha memorial and ended in a protest meeting.
On the other hand, a protest march led by Mymensingh District Jubo League member and former president of Ishwarganj Upazila Chhatra League Mahbubur Rahman Mahbub came out from Hospital Road around 11:30 am. The procession went around the main main road of Ishwarganj town and went in front of the party office and joined the party program of Upazila Awami League.
Upazila Awami League Vice President Rafiqul Islam VP, General Secretary Safir Uddin Ahmed, Joint General Secretary AKM Harun Or Rashid, Safayet Hossain Bhuia, Organizing Secretary Abdul Jalil Mondal, Masud Hasan Turna, Joint Secretary Ruhul addressed the protest meeting after the rally. Amin Rahul, Youth and Sports Secretary Shahidul Islam Masud, District Jubo League member and former president of Ishwarganj Upazila Chhatra League Mahbubur Rahman, Vice Chairman of Upazila Parishad and former president of Upazila Chhatra League AKM Farid Ullah Farid, Upazila Secchasebak League conference preparation committee convener Saiful Islam and others....
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