DHAKA, Dec 29, 2025 (BSS) - Police arrested 591 more crime suspects and seized 14 firearms in the past 24 hours as part of the ongoing nationwide Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2. The Police Headquarters confirmed the arrests and seizures in a statement issued today. During the operation, law enforcement agencies searched 32,524 motorcycles and 46,614 other vehicles across the country. As a result of the checks, 467 illegal motorcycles were seized for registration irregularities and other legal violations. According to the statement, the decision to launch Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2 was taken on December 13, 2025, with the objective of curbing the activities of extremist and criminal elements and restoring law and order.

4 candidates submit nominations forms for four seats in BagerhatPhoto: BSSBAGERHAT, Dec 29, 2025 (BSS) – A total of four candidates have filed nomination papers for four parliamentary constituencies of Bagerhat in the 13th national elections. Accompanied by a large number of supporters and followers, the candidates submitted their respective nomination papers to the office of the District Returning Officer in festive mood. BNP candidate for Bagerhat-2 constituency Barrister Zakir Hossain submitted his nomination papers to Bagerhat District Commissioner Golam Md. At the same time, BNP candidate for Bagerhat-4 constituency Somnath Dey submitted his nomination papers to the Morelganj Upazila Executive Officer. Earlier, on Sunday afternoon, BNP candidate for Bagerhat-1 constituency Kapil Krishna Mandal submitted his nomination papers to Chitalmari Upazila Executive Officer Shyamananda Kundu.

38 candidates submit nomination forms for six constituencies in RajshahiPhoto: BSSRAJSHAHI, Dec 29, 2025 (BSS) - A total of 38 candidates have submitted nomination papers for six constituencies for the upcoming 13th Parliamentary Election in the district till today, the last day for submission of the nomination papers. Election cell of the District Returning Officer said 58 candidates had collected nomination papers and 38 of them submitted their candidatures. The cell sources said the highest nine candidates’ submitted nomination papers for Rajshahi-2 (Rajshahi city) constituency followed by eight in Rajshahi-5 (Puthiya-Durgapur) constituency. Seven candidates submitted nomination papers in Rajshahi-3 (Paba-Mohanpur) constituency) followed by six in Rajshahi-1 (Godagari-Tanore) seat. Four candidates submitted nomination papers in Rajshahi-4 (Bagmara) seat and a similar number in Rajshahi-6 (Charghat-Bagha) seat.

Bangladesh Bank has extended the period of late payment (useance) facility for the import of industrial raw materials, agricultural inputs and fertilizers. According to the new decision, foreign sellers can open letters of credit (LC) with a maximum payment term of 270 days for the import of these products. In the case of back-to-back LC, the use-case period will be determined in line with the prescribed period for repatriation of export proceeds. However, this extended use-case facility will not be applicable to imports financed under Export Development Fund (EDF) loans. This decision of Bangladesh Bank is being viewed as positive by business leaders and industry stakeholders.

Khulna University (KU) has published the results of the admission tests for the four units of the first-year undergraduate (honors) programs for the 2025–2026 academic session. The results were released on Monday noon on the university’s official admission website. Candidates can check their results by logging into their individual profiles at http://apply.ku.ac.bd/Students included in the merit list must complete their online discipline preference selection from January 1 to January 3. The final discipline-wise results will be published on January 8, while admission from the merit list will be conducted on January 12 and 13, from 9:30am to 5:00pm. Earlier, a meeting was held on Monday morning to approve the results, chaired by Vice-Chancellor and President of the Central Admission Committee Professor Dr Md Rezaul Karim.

The event was held under the Empowering Women Through Civil Society Actors (EWCSA) project, co-funded by the European Union and implemented by Oxfam, along with 33 civil society organisations. Roksana Sultana, Executive Director of Breaking the Silence, shared insights from the ground: "Empowerment of women workers is impossible unless we understand their real, lived challenges. “Tea garden workers, fisherfolk, domestic workers, and home-based RMG workers are marginalized. Our Minimum Wage Board is ensuring fair pay for women tea workers. - Laila Jesmin Banu, Programme Manager at the EU Delegation “Empowerment of women workers is impossible unless we understand their real, lived challenges.

A fire broke out at a Rohingya camp in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar, late Sunday night, destroying more than 25 homes. According to sources, at least 25 houses were gutted in the blaze, which started around 10:30pm at Rohingya camps 24 and 25 in the Leda and Alikhali areas of Hnila Union. Mohammad Alam, president of the Leda Development Management Committee in Teknaf, told Dhaka Tribune that preliminary reports suggest the fire originated in the house of a camp resident, Fatema Akter, possibly due to a mobile phone charger explosion. Syed Alam, a resident of the Leda Rohingya camp, said the fire spread rapidly to several houses. Another resident, Nur Akm Md Alam, said the blaze began in a hut inside the camp.

“Khaleda Zia’s condition is extremely critical. She is being kept on life support and is now receiving regular dialysis,” said her medical board member Dr Ziaul Haque. Tarique went straight to Evercare Hospital after spending more than three hours at the BNP central office in Nayapaltan. Khaleda Zia has been receiving treatment in the CCU of Evercare Hospital for more than a month. Following a medical board meeting on Saturday night, Khaleda Zia’s personal physician Professor AZM Zahid Hossain said her condition remains complex and critical.

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DHAKA, Dec 29, 2025 (BSS) – Stocks today witnessed lackluster trading activity as investors mostly stayed on the sidelines and remained watchful of the market’s momentum amid unfolding signals on the political front surrounding the upcoming national elections. Meanwhile, DSEX, the broad index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), remained subdued for the second consecutive session, shedding 7.4 points to settle at 4,862 points as against 4,869 points in the previous trading session. Apparently, market turnover declined further by 19.5% to Taka 3.1 billion from Taka 3.9 billion in the previous session, reflecting the prevailing risk-averse stance among market participants. On the sectoral front, Textile (17.6%) issues exerted the highest turnover, followed by Bank (14.1%) and Food (11.2%) sectors. The Selective Categories' Index (CSCX) and All Share Price Index (CASPI) declined by 20.4 points and 35.4 points, respectively.

File PhotoDHAKA, Dec 29, 2025 (BSS)- Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) today submitted charge sheet against PK Halder and 18 others for embezzling Taka 4.4 billion in the name of a fictitious company. Mohammad Tanjir Ahmed, Assistant Director of the ACC told this to journalists at the commission headquarters here. According to the ACC, a loan of Taka 4.4 billion was taken in 2014 from the FAS Finance and Investment Limited for a six-year term showing a fictitious company named Diya Shipping Limited. The loan was approved at the 163rd meeting of the board of directors of the FAS Finance on December 22 in 2014. The ACC stated that the evidence has been found showing the involvement of members of the PK Halder syndicate in the embezzlement and money laundering.

File PhotoDHAKA, Dec 29, 2025 (BSS) – Police today filed a case under arms act against Foysal Karim Masud, prime accused in the case filed over the murder of Inqilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi. Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Police Station officer-in-charge Mohammad Monirul Islam confirmed the matter BSS today, adding the case was filed on December 23. Sharif Osman Hadi, also an independent parliamentary candidate for Dhaka-8, was shot on December 12 in the capital’s Bijoynagar Box Culvert area. Inqilab Mancho member secretary Abdullah Al Zaber filed an attempt to murder case with Paltan Model Police Station on December 14. The court, however, on December 20, ordered the inclusion of Section 302 (murder) of the Penal Code in the case, converting it into a murder case following Hadi’s death on December 18.

Institutions working for nature, people are what country needs most: RizwanaAdviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan speaking in a function held at Chetana Chattar of Channel i in the capital. Photo: PIDDHAKA, Dec 29, 2025 (BSS) - Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said courageous and responsible institutions working for the welfare of nature and people are what the country needs most. She noted that the government alone cannot reach every corner of society, and such institutions are the government's strongest partners. The programme was presided over by Muqeet Majumdar Babu, Chairman of Prokriti O Jibon Foundation. As part of the award, she received a cheque of Tk 100,000 and a certificate for lifelong free medical treatment.

File PhotoDHAKA, Dec 29, 2025 (BSS0 - A three-day "Digital Device and Innovation Expo 2026" has begun from January 29-31, 2026 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center (BCFCC) in the city's Sher-e-Bangla Nagar. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Division Secretary Shish Haider Chowdhury disclosed this at a press conference at the Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC) auditorium in Agargaon here today. The Expo is a major platform for displaying state-of-the-art technologies and innovative ideas from various industries and universities, said a release. The ICT secretary said like the developed world, the people of our country are also interested in using digital devices at present. Digital transformation or transformation of any country is an ongoing process," headded.

Jatiya Party (JP) Chairman Anwar Hossain Manju has withdrawn from the parliamentary elections, choosing not to submit his nomination papers. He had collected nomination papers for the Pirojpur-2 constituency but ultimately decided against contesting. Speaking on Monday, the last day of submission, the former minister said: “I had picked up nomination papers to contest the Pirojpur-2 seat, which includes Kawkhali, Bhandaria and Nesarabad Upazilas. But due to health issues, I will not be running. Manju has previously represented this constituency six times in parliament between 1988 and 2018.