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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The newspapers whose declarations have been revoked are: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....
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....
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....
February 04, 2023
Personal Correspondent, Ishwarganj Office:
A press conference was held in Ishwarganj of Mymensingh against the complaint filed against the Uchakhila UP chairman by women UP members at the police station. The press conference was held at Uchakhila Union Parishad office on Saturday. UP Chairman Anwarul Hasan Khan Salim read the written statement at the press conference.
In a written statement at the press conference, Roksana Khatun, a reserved member of Ward No. 3, complained to me that the woman member had abused Ward No. 8 Rafiqul Islam on a mobile phone. On Thursday evening, in a meeting in the Union Parishad, when I asked Roksana about this matter, Roksana got excited and abused me in an inaudible language and left the office council. After some time he brought a sharp ram da and tried to kill me. At that time the local people kept him away. After that, he took refuge in conspiracy and filed a complaint with the police station with false baseless information that he assaulted and molested the house where he was sitting by holding a fistful of her hair.
He also said that this female member is an identified drug dealer. He always creates terror in the area. He strongly condemned the allegations leveled against him.
Roksana Khatun, a reserved woman member, said that the chairman called and asked to sign various project works. Later, when I refused, the chairman grabbed my hair and beat me with a shoe. Later I went to the police station and informed the officer in charge and filed a written complaint.
UP members Saiful Islam, Matiur Rahman, Rafiqul Islam, Shahidul Islam, Ashraful Islam, Taslima Begum and Jasmine Ara were present in the press conference....
February 03, 2023
Ishwarganj Representative:
PDB's line helper Saiful Islam stole lakhs of taka by pretending to be a contractor in Ishwarganj of Mymensingh.
After investigation, it is known that a few days ago, the line helper was transferred from Ishwarganj to Tangail due to irregularities. Even though he was transferred, his irregularities and corruption did not stop. Coming to Ishwarganj from his work place in Tangail, he is claiming millions of taka as a contractor. Saiful Islam is getting away with such irregularities with the help of the resident engineer.
It is known that SN Builders, an authorized contractor of BUBO, is working on the installation of 20 pole 11 KV ST line from Sridharpur in Ramgopalpur Union of Gouripur under the jurisdiction of Ishwarganj PDB office to Nawagaon. But Saiful, posing as a contractor to the locals, made a contract of two hundred and fifty thousand rupees and grabbed one hundred thousand taka out of earnest money. Although the work was done by SN Builders, Saiful Islam is harassing the locals by installing the pole as per his wish without design. In this regard, two victims of harassment have also filed a written complaint with the resident engineer.
On the surface it is known that the workers who are working on installing the poles do not have the contractor's phone number but Saiful's phone number is correct. When the news of the journalists' presence reached Saiful, Saiful called his confidant Habibur Rahman and asked why the journalists had come.
When asked about this, line helper Saiful Islam said, I am sick and on vacation. I don't know anything about the distance I went to that area.
While Saiful Islam denied it, Ishwarganj Upazila Resident Engineer Imtiaz Mamun admitted that he was the one who sent Saiful to that area. When asked about the information regarding the installation of ST line, he said "I do not have any information in this regard, contact the executive engineer".
Executive Engineer Mofazzal Hossain said, the...
January 26, 2023
Ishwarganj (Mymensingh) representative:
Islami Chhatra Andolan Bangladesh has formed a human chain in Mymensingh's Ishwarganj to demand the cancellation of the controversial curriculum and the punishment of those involved in the curriculum 2023. On Thursday afternoon, the human chain was held in the middle market of the town on the Mymensingh-Kishorganj road.
Islami Andolan Mymensingh North District Branch General Secretary Mufti Habibullah, Upazila Branch Vice President Mao Lokman Hakim, Islami Chhatra Andolan Ishwarganj Upazila President Hafez Farid Uddin, General Secretary Abdullah Zubair and others spoke at the rally. The students and general public along with leaders of Islamic movement, youth movement, student movement district, upazila and various unions participated in the human chain.
At the end of the human chain, a memorial script was given to the Upazila Education Office....
January 01, 2023
Abdullah Al Numan:
On the occasion of the 37th founding anniversary of Jatiya Party, cake cutting, colorful rally and discussion meeting were held in Ishwarganj, Mymensingh. On Sunday afternoon, a rally was organized by the upazila Jatiya Party from Sheikh Russell Mini Stadium.
General Secretary Abdul Hadi, Vice President, UP Chairman Abdul Ali Fakir, Anwarul Hasan Khan Salim, Former Chairman Abdul Motaleb, Anwar Parvez, Organizing Secretary Tofazzal spoke at Jatiya Party office under the chairmanship of Upazila Zapa Senior Vice President Nurul Islam Khan Suruj. Hossain, Abdul Matin, Municipal Councilor Azizur Rahman Jiban, Jahangir Alam, District Student Society Convenor HM Sarwar, Upazila Youth Union President Sarwardi Sujan, Secretary Atiqur Rahman Sujan etc.
Leaders and activists of Upazila Jatiya Party organs and allied organizations were present at the time....
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