BNP's Tarique Rahman visits his father's graveRahman reached Zia Udyan in a red-and-green bulletproof bus and paid floral tributes at the grave, offering 'dua' and 'munajat' for the eternal peace of his father’s soul, news portal bangla.daily-sun.com reported.
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A fire that broke out at Khoddor Bazar Shopping Complex at Zero Point in Gulistan, Dhaka, has been brought under control. Nine firefighting units brought the fire under control at 6:06pm on Friday, said Shahjahan Sikder, in-charge (media) of the media of the Fire Service and Civil Defence Department. The Fire Service received news of the blaze at 5:28pm. The fire started in a warehouse on the roof of the eight-storey commercial building. The Fire Service control room added that the extent of damage and cause of the fire were yet to be determined.
"We do not want our youths to accept unemployment allowances from anyone. Dr Shafiqur said Jamaat-e-Islami would work in unity with people of all classes to build a humane and discrimination-free Bangladesh. Not unemployment allowance, but the youths themselves will bring revolution in every sector of this country," he added. Referring to Chhatrashibir's recent victories in different student unions, he said the youths now carry the responsibility of 180 million people. The Jamaat chief also said his party wants to establish justice in the country, noting that Bangladesh is currently facing an acute shortage of justice.
Election Commissioner Abdur Rahmanel Masud on Friday said there is no legal obstacle for BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman to be enlisted as a voter. Talking to BSS on Friday, the Election Commissioner said the Election Commission has the authority to enlist any individual as a voter at any time under Section 15 of the Voter List Act. “According to Section 15 of the Voter List Act, the Election Commission can include any person in the voter list at any time. In this case, there is no legal barrier,” Masud said. BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed, after a meeting with the chief election commissioner on Monday, last informed the press that Tarique Rahman would complete all formalities related to voter registration and preparation of the National Identity Card (NID) on Saturday to formally take part in the electoral process.
Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Friday said Bangladesh bears deep wounds—an ever-widening fracture that only a truly credible election can heal. In a post from his verified Facebook account, he said the general election and the referendum are now just seven weeks away—49 days. Yesterday’s events, however, erased whatever lingering doubts critics had about whether the February 12 elections would take place as scheduled," the press secretary said. Alam said it was a clear testament to the country’s readiness for an election. Printing presses will roar into action, Alam said, noting that television stations will begin election debates that reach all the way down to the village level.
Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson of India’s Ministry of External Affairs, made the remarks during a media briefing, adding that India seeks free, fair, inclusive, and participatory election in a peaceful environment in Bangladesh. “We are all aware of the recent incidents happening in Bangladesh. Regarding BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman’s return to Bangladesh, Jaiswal said India supports free, fair, and inclusive election in Bangladesh, and such matters should be viewed in that context. He added that India seeks stronger relations with the people of Bangladesh and supports peace and stability in the country. “India wants free, fair, inclusive, and participatory election in a peaceful environment in Bangladesh,” he said.
In a press release issued today, PROGGA and ATMA stated that the approval of the amendment represents a significant milestone in safeguarding public health in Bangladesh. The organisations emphasised that swift gazette notification is critical to completing the legal process and preventing undue influence by vested interests. Tobacco use remains one of the most serious public health challenges in Bangladesh. With the aim of effectively reducing tobacco use and protecting public health, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare took the initiative to further strengthen the existing tobacco control law. PROGGA and ATMA noted that once the ordinance is gazetted and fully implemented, it will lead to a substantial reduction in tobacco-related deaths.
Photo : BSSDHAKA, Dec 26, 2025 (BSS) - For the first time, O Aa Ka Kha, a literary organization, today launched a print magazine to cultivate direct engagement of readers and increase public engagement in the literature. The first edition of the magazine includes literary works including articles, stories, poems, interview, features, book reviews and reports. Besides, Editors of various literary journals, writers, researchers and cultural organisers also joined the programme. Poet Farhad Mazhar emphasised the need to continue face-to-face literary engagement. Aakakh, which has been involved in literary, cultural and intellectual activities for the past three years, officially debuted as a printed literary magazine through this event.
The fire at the Khadder Bazar Shopping Complex in Dhaka’s Gulistan has been contained after about one and a half hours of effort. Fire Service Media Officer Anwarul Islam said the flames were brought under control around 7pm on Friday. Earlier, the Fire Service received reports of a fire in a warehouse on the roof of an eight-storey building around 5:30pm. Later, nine units of the Fire Service worked to douse the fire. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, and no casualties have been reported so far.
Authorities have cancelled the route permit of the MV Adventure-9 launch following a collision between two passenger vessels on the Meghna River in Chandpur that left four people dead. Barishal Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) Assistant Director Md Solaiman said on Friday evening that the route permit of Adventure-9 has been revoked over the incident. The collision occurred around 2am on Thursday between MV Zakir Samrat-3 and MV Adventure-9, both operating on the Barishal-Bhola to Dhaka route. Around 10am on Friday, Adventure-9 of Nizam Shipping Lines reached Jhalokathi ferry terminal, where Barishal River Police and Jhalokathi Police jointly conducted an operation, seizing the vessel and detaining four crew members. Those detained are Md Mintu, 28, Mohin Hawladar, 25, Md Sohel, 40, and Md Moniruzzaman, 40.
India has expressed grave concern over what it called “unremitting hostilities” against minorities in Bangladesh. India’s foreign ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made the remark at his weekly media briefing on Friday. “We condemn the recent killing of a Hindu youth in Bangladesh and expect that the perpetrators of the crime will be brought to justice,” the Indian newspaper quoted Jaiswal. Citing independent sources, Jaiswal reportedly pointed out at the briefing that more than 2,900 incidents of violence against minorities have been documented in Bangladesh. “The incidents of violence against minorities in Bangladesh cannot be brushed aside as media exaggeration or dismissed as political violence,” Jaiswal was quoted as saying.
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Photo : BSSNARAYANGANJ, Dec 26, 2025 (BSS) - A sand-laden bulkhead sank in the Buriganga River at Fatulla this morning after being struck by a passenger launch, leaving two people missing. The missing individuals were identified as Jahirul, 25, from Patuakhali district, and Hasan, 20, from Jhalakati district, said Pagla River Police Outpost In-charge Inspector Aqibul Islam. Diver teams from the Bangladesh Coast Guard and the Fire Service were immediately deployed for rescue operations, he added. The Dhaka-bound launch Sundarban-16 collided with the bulkhead of MV Kasfa Sahana, which was anchored near the dockyard, causing it to sink. BIWTA Joint Director Mahmudul Hasan said rescue operations faced difficulties due to severe cold, but efforts are ongoing to locate the missing persons.
