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Man to die in Chandpur murder case
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CHANDPUR, May 18, 2026 (BSS) - A court here today sentenced a man to death in a murder case filed over the killing of a trolley driver in a land dispute at Shikirchar village under Matlab Uttar upazila of the district in 2020.
Additional District and Sessions Judge (Second Court) Md. Kamal Hossain delivered the verdict on Monday afternoon, sentencing Arif Hossain Bepari, 43, son of Taiyab Ali Bepari, to death.
The court also fined him Taka 1 lakh and ordered an additional two years of imprisonment in default of payment, a court official said.
According to the case details, a long-standing dispute over land existed between the victim's family and Mizanur Rahman alias Balu Mizan. On the night of June 29, 2020, around 11.30 pm, Wasim was allegedly called out of his house by the accused and later hacked to death with sharp weapons and his body was dumped in bushes beside an irrigation project embankment near the village. Later, family members recovered the body the following morning.
Following the incident, the victim's mother, Jahanara Begum, filed a murder case with Matlab Uttar Police Station on June 30, 2020, accusing six people.
The accused included Mizanur Rahman alias Balu Mizan, Arif Hossain Bepari, Md. Azad Bepari, Md. Karim Bepari, Salma Begum and Md. Quddus Bepari.
Sub-Inspector of Matlab Uttar Police Station, Md. Abdul Awal, investigated the case and submitted the charge sheet to the court on May 31, 2021.
State counsel Kamal Uddin said the court recorded testimonies from 25 witnesses during the trial. After examining witness statements, case documents and the confession of the accused, the judge delivered the verdict.
The court acquitted the remaining accused as the allegations against them could not be proven.
25 ships unload fuel at Ctg port in 22 days of March
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CHATTOGRAM, March 22, 2026 (BSS) - Despite the global unrest due to the war between the USA-Israel and Iran, fuel unloading activities at Chattogram Port remain unaffected as a total of 25 ships have successfully unloaded fuel at the port from March 1 to March 22.
Port Secretary Syed Refaet Hamim confirmed the information today. Currently, LPG unloading is in progress on a ship from Oman.
PM mourns causalities in Cumilla train-bus collision, other accidents
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DHAKA, March 22, 2026 (BSS) - Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the casualties caused by a train-bus collision in Cumilla, as well as other accidents in different parts of the country, including Habiganj.
"The Prime Minister conveyed profound condolences over the loss of lives in the collision between a train and a bus at a railway crossing in Cumilla," Prime Minister's Press Secretary Saleh Shibly told BSS this afternoon.
Following a recent train accident in Bogura, the premier has instructed authorities concerned to immediately determine the causes behind the latest incident, which occurred late Saturday night.
He has already held multiple discussions with the concerned ministry officials and local administration regarding the accident.
The premier also directed them to ensure proper medical treatment for the injured and to provide financial assistance to the families of the deceased.
He further stated that thorough investigations will be conducted into the train-bus collision, and exemplary legal action will be taken against those found responsible for any negligence in each incident.
Three committees have already been formed to investigate the Cumilla rail accident. The railway authorities have constituted two committees, while another has been formed by the district administration of Cumilla.
All committees have been instructed to submit their reports within the next 72 hours. Action has already been taken against several individuals for negligence, and further steps will be taken based on the investigation reports.
Additionally, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the concerned authorities to ensure proper treatment and necessary support for those injured in road accidents in Feni, Habiganj, Jamalpur, and other parts of the country.
The Prime Minister said that such accidents are extremely painful and concerning at a time of joyous celebration of Eid.
"Every life is valuable, and every death is an irreparable loss," Tarique Rahman added.
He prayed to Almighty Allah for the forgiveness of the deceased and expressed deep sympathy to the bereaved families.
The premier also wished a speedy recovery for the injured and instructed authorities to ensure the highest level of medical care for them.
He emphasized that the government is committed to ensuring safe and uninterrupted movement of people and public safety, and that no negligence will be tolerated in this regard.
Tarique Rahman also instructed the relevant ministries to identify weaknesses in railway crossing management, bridge safety, and the overall transportation system, and to take urgent necessary measures to address them.
Cumilla BNP thanks Tarique Rahman for returning home, prays for Begum Zia
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Cumilla, Dec 26, 2025 (BSS) - BNP and affiliated bodies here in the Cumilla-6 (Sadar) constituency today held a meeting thanking party Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman for returning home after years of political persecution by the fallen fascist regime and a doa mahfil for Begum Khaleda Zia's speedy recovery.
BNP Chairperson's Adviser and former Member of Parliament Haji Amin-ur-Rashid Yasin attended the event as the chief guest.
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