The organisation's new Secretary General Sibgatullah was the Ex-president of its Dhaka University wing. He also served as the office secretary of the central branch in the 2025 session. Sibgatullah completed his studies from the Institute of Social Welfare and Research in Dhaka University, where he is currently pursuing his second Masters from the Department of Development Studies. �"bdnews24.comNurul Islam Saddam has been elected as the central president of Islami Chhatra Shibir for the 2026 term, with Sibgatullah elected as the secretary general.They were elected on Friday based on the votes of Shibir members at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in Dhaka's Agargaon. Shibir said in Facebook post, "The election of the central president and selection of the secretary general of Shibir for the 2026 session have been completed."

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MANIKGANJ, Dec 26, 2025 (BSS) - Ferry services on key river routes across the Padma and Jamuna were suspended on Friday evening due to dense fog that severely reduced visibility, officials of the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) said. Ferry movement on the Paturia-Daulatdia route was halted at 7:15 pm as thick fog blanketed the Padma River. BIWTC Paturia Ghat Deputy General Manager Abdus Salam said the suspension was ordered after ferry crews reported that poor visibility made navigation unsafe. As a result, six ferries remained docked at Paturia Ghat without loading vehicles, while three ferries were stranded mid-river. Meanwhile, ferry services on the Aricha-Kazirhat route were suspended at 8:20 pm due to similar weather conditions on the Jamuna River.

TANGAIL, Dec 26, 2025 (BSS) - A mother and her eight-month-old daughter were killed when a truck rammed into a stationary private car on the Dhaka-Tangail highway in Mirzapur upazila of the district this evening. The accident took place in the Gorai area of Mirzapur upazila this evening, according to police. The deceased were identified as Sadiya Kabir, 32, wife of Jisan Kabir Tipu of Sonagazi upazila in Feni district, and their eight-month-old daughter Tajri Kabir Priyam. Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Gorai Highway Police Station Sarowar Alam said a private car carrying passengers was heading towards Dhaka from the northern region. The driver of the private car and two other passengers were injured in the accident and were admitted to Mirzapur Hospital for treatment.

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The two men who went missing after the bulkhead Kashfa Sneha sank following a collision with the passenger launch Sundarban-16 have been recovered, police said on Friday evening. The deceased were identified as Zahurul Islam Shakil, son of Amir Howlader of Chargarbadi, Dumki Upazila, Patuakhali, and Md Hasan of Rajapur, Jhalakathi. Sadar UNO SM Foyez Uddin added that the launch Sundarban-16 has been detained, and an eight-member investigation committee has been formed to submit a report within seven working days. Rescue teams from the river police, Coast Guard, Fire Service, and BIWTA retrieved the bodies from the engine room. BIWTA Assistant Director Kamrul Hasan said the engine room had been crushed, making the operation difficult.

DHAKA, Dec 26, 2025 (BSS) - The Bangladesh Coast Guard today arrested two smugglers along with 770 sacks of cement while those were being smuggled to Myanmar from Hatiya in Noakhali. Coast Guard Media Officer Lieutenant Commander Siam-ul-Haq said the arrest was made around 5:00 am following a tip-off, when a Coast Guard team conducted an operation in the Tangi Khal adjacent area of Hatiya. The seized cement, worth about Tk 4,38,900, was being transported illegally by evading duties and taxes. Legal action against the detained individuals is underway.

ATM Azaharul Islam today spoke to local journalists at his residence in the Badarganj, Rangpur. Photo : BSSRANGPUR, Dec 26, 2025 (BSS)- Terming journalists as the conscience of society Nayeb-e-Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami ATM Azaharul Islam said they can play a supportive role in building a prosperous and enlightened nation. He said this while exchanging views with local journalists at his residence in the Baluabhat area of Badarganj here today. He also called on everyone to encourage the people to vote for 'Daripala' symbol in the next Jatiya Sangsad elections. Jamaat-e-Islami District Working Committee Member Moulana Abdul Hannan, Badarganj Upazila Ameer Muhammad Kamruzzaman Kabir, Nayeb-e-Ameer Shah Muhammad Rustam Ali, Upazila Secretary Moulana Mohammad Minhajul Islam, Badarganj Municipality Ameer Moulana Mohammad Mahfuzur Rahman, among others, were present.

A day after returning to Bangladesh following 17 years of exile in London, Tarique Rahman paid respects to his father. Ahead of the visit, Mirza Fakhrul told reporters: “Our beloved leader and future prime minister, Mr Tarique Rahman, has returned to Bangladesh. Standing at the front of the bus, decorated in red and green, Tarique Rahman waved to supporters. Tarique Rahman, 16 when his father was assassinated in 1981, also lost his younger brother, Arafat Rahman Koko, in 2015 while in exile. After their release in 2008, Tarique Rahman went to the United Kingdom, while Arafat Rahman moved to Malaysia.

DHAKA, Dec 26, 2025 (BSS) - National University (NU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr ASM Amanullah has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Professor Dr. Jamal Uddin Ahmed, former NU Treasurer and Supernumerary Professor at Dhaka University. Prof Jamal Uddin breathed his last today. In a condolence message, the NU Vice-Chancellor described late Prof Jamal as a dedicated educationist and exemplary teacher. He prayed for the departed soul and extended sympathy to the bereaved family.

The National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) has announced that it will publish online versions of textbooks for primary and secondary levels from Sunday. Students will be able to access PDF copies of these textbooks on the NCTB website. NCTB Public Relations Officer SM Asaduzzaman said students will be able to read their new textbooks online even before the end of the year. Students will be able to access PDF copies of 647 textbooks in Bangla and English versions for primary and secondary levels on the NCTB website (www.nctb.gov.bd).

Ruth Carnahan, a long-time resident of The Villages, died on December 20, 2025 of natural causes at the Harbor Chase Assisted Living facility in Lady Lake, Florida. Ruth is survived by her children, David Carnahan and his wife Sharon, Jane Anderson and her husband Jerry, Katherine Timm and her husband Bill. Ruth was blessed with seven grandchildren, John Wenda and wife Tracy, Robert Timm and wife Kristen, Elizabeth Donohue and husband Michael, Jennifer Harding and husband Ian, Rachel Coward & husband Stephen, Sarah Wenda, and Lee Carnahan and wife Casey. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Lee Carnahan, daughter Nancy Trimble and husband Ronald, along with her brother John Gough. Ruth was 91 when she entered into the loving arms of our Lord, and savior Jesus Christ.

Cecelia L. Hanley age 93, passed away on December 11,2025 at her home in Summerfield, Florida with family in attendance. Cecelia was born in New London, Connecticut to Leroy & Christine Miner on October 26, 1932. Cecelia was the last remaining sibling-survivor of 11 children in her family, all from the Connecticut area. Cecelia is survived by 4 children - Daniel and wife Pat, Marion and husband Mike, Peggy and husband Chuck and Gib Hanley. Cecelia is also survived by10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.

A mild earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale struck Ruma in Bandarban on Friday evening. The tremor occurred at 6:43pm, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). The epicenter was recorded at latitude 22.07°N and longitude 92.51°E, approximately 289km southeast of the BMD Seismic Center in Agargaon, Dhaka. No immediate reports of damage or casualties have been received, said the report.

Voting for the central president was conducted online nationwide from 7pm on Wednesday to 10pm on Thursday. In line with Chhatrashibir's constitution, the newly elected president, in consultation with the executive council, nominated Sibgatullah as secretary general. Nurul Islam Saddam previously served as the organisation's secretary general while Sibgatullah served as the office secretary for the 2025 session. The second session was conducted by assistant election commissioner and former central president Selim Uddin. Chief election commissioner and former central president Advocate Matiur Rahman Akand announced the election results and administered the oath to the newly elected president.