Year after year, migration costs continue to rise in Bangladesh. Studies and surveys show actual costs run several times higher, with a large share siphoned off by middlemen and labour-market syndicates. In contrast, the average monthly income stands at Tk23,693—meaning it takes more than 17 months on average to recover the migration cost. The report further states that for skilled male migrants, the cost rises to Tk427,217, with an average monthly income of Tk29,477. With a monthly salary of Tk16,678, it takes them nearly seven months to recover that amount.

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested seven people as suspects in connection with the killing of a Hindu youth who was beaten to death in Bhaluka Upazila of Mymensingh district. Chief Adviser's Press Wing disclosed the information on Saturday, reports BSS. The arrestees are Md Limon Sarkar, 19, Md Tarek Hossain, 19, Md Manik Mia, 20, Ershad Ali, 39, Nijum Uddin, 20, Alamgir Hossain, 38, and Md Miraj Hossain Akon, 46. RAB-14 conducted operations at different locations and arrested the suspects in connection with the incident.

BNP senior leader Mirza Abbas on Saturday alleged that a few political parties are trying to fish in troubled waters by holding people hostage to serve their narrow political interests. “A few political parties are trying to hold the people of Bangladesh hostage to gain political advantage. We will restore our right to vote at any cost.”The BNP leader also warned against any attempts to disrupt the next election. Their activities are systematic and continuous,” the BNP leader said. But you did not accept that hand of cooperation,” the BNP leader said.

Security has been tightened at the Indian Assistant High Commission office and the visa application centre in Sylhet amid heightened tensions following recent protests in the city. According to police sources, security was reinforced from Friday morning at the Assistant High Commission office located in Block ‘E’ of the city’s Upashahar area, the residence of the Assistant High Commissioner in the same locality, and the visa application centre in the Shobhanighat area. Following the incident, Gano Odhikar Parishad announced a programme to besiege the Assistant High Commission office. Police, CRT and army personnel were seen stationed in front of the Indian Assistant High Commission office in the Upashahar area on Friday afternoon. Stones were thrown at the Sylhet office of a national daily and at a restaurant in the Chowhatta area.

A Dhaka court has granted a second four-day remand for the wife, brother-in-law, and a female friend of Faisal Karim Masud (alias Rahul Daud), the prime suspect in the murder of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi. The remanded suspects are Faisal’s wife, Saheda Parvin Samia, his brother-in-law, Wahid Ahmed Shipu, and his friend, Maria Akter Lima. Initially filed as an attempted murder case, it has now been converted into a regular murder case under relevant sections of the Penal Code following his death. Investigators believe the assassination was part of a deep-rooted conspiracy to sabotage the upcoming election and instill fear among candidates. Based on CCTV footage and evidence, the involvement of the prime suspect, Faisal, has been confirmed.

NARSINGDI, Dec 20, 2025 (BSS) - Police today arrested Ekramul Islam, Vice-President of Narsingdi District Awami League and an accused in a murder case linked to the anti-discrimination student movement, during 'Operation Devil Hunt.' A team from Narsingdi Sadar Police Station arrested Ekramul, also a former President of the Narsingdi District Jubo League this afternoon. Police said he was arrested on allegations of involvement in attacks on protesters, killings and subsequent acts of sabotage during the student-public mass uprising in Narsingdi on August 5. Officer-in-Charge of Narsingdi Sadar Police Station Al Mamun said police have intensified operations to arrest criminals since the launch of Operation Devil Hunt. He added that Ekramul Islam is a named accused in a student murder case and that legal proceedings are underway to produce him before the court.

The Inqilab Mancha issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the government for the arrest of Hadi's killers, after thousands of people gathered at Dhaka's Shahbagh intersection this Saturday afternoon following the funeral prayers for Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of the Inqilab Mancha and one of the key leaders of the July mass uprising. After Osman Hadi's burial on Saturday afternoon, Abdullah Al Jaber, member secretary of the organization, took position at Shahbagh intersection and stated that if no response comes from the government regarding the arrest of Sharif Osman Hadi's killers by 5:15pm on Sunday, they will stage another sit-in at Shahbagh. Earlier, people began gathering at Shahbagh intersection from around 3:30pm onwards. Prior to this, Osman Hadi's funeral prayers were held at 2:30pm at the South Plaza of the National Parliament Building. After the funeral prayers concluded, he was buried beside the grave of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam near the Dhaka University Central Mosque.

Thousands of people have bid an emotional farewell to Osman Hadi, convenor of the Inqilab Moncho platform who died after being shot earlier this month. Hadi was then laid to rest beside the grave of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam at the mausoleum on the Dhaka University campus. Mahmudur Rahman, editor of the newspaper Amar Desh, described Osman Hadi as the “third martyr in the movement against Indian aggression” in Bangladesh. “I have come here today to lay Hadi to rest,” he said after the burial of Hadi on Dhaka University campus. “Dear Osman Hadi, we have not come here to say goodbye.

Education Advisor CR Abrar has said some “extremist, reckless groups” are trying to create anarchy and lawlessness across Bangladesh by taking advantage of the murder of Inqilab Moncho Convenor Sharif Osman bin Hadi. In a statement on Saturday, the advisor said: “While the entire nation is mourning the heartbreaking incident of the death of Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi, a few extremist, reckless groups are taking advantage of this incident and trying to create chaos and anarchy in different parts of the country.”In a statement on Saturday, the advisor said the groups attacked cultural and media institutions, taking advantage of the national mourning following Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi’s death. "These groups attacked and set fire to the Chayanaut building, a long-standing cultural institution, destroying many of its music and educational materials. “The school called Nalonda, which is run by Chayanaut, was also damaged in this attack. “The actions of these self-interested quarters are not just an attempt to tarnish the spirit of the July movement; they also risk advancing the conspiracy of anti-Bangladesh ‘fascist’ forces.”

EC officials said that on Friday evening, postal ballots were sent to expatriate Bangladeshis living in Australia, the United Kingdom (UK) and Malaysia. Meanwhile, as of 7:30 pm on Saturday, a total of 540,610 voters have registered through the ‘Postal Vote BD’ app. (c) After marking the ballot paper, voters will place only the ballot paper in the small envelope (Form-10 Ka) and seal it. Only postal ballots received before the start of counting will be included in the count. Voters can monitor the status of their ballots using the ‘Postal Vote BD’ app.

Anis Alamgir. File PhotoDHAKA, Dec 20, 2025 (BSS) - A Dhaka court today ordered journalist Anis Alamgir to be sent to jail in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act with Uttara West Police Station. Police produced Anis Alamgir before the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka after completion of his five-day remand and sought his detention in jail until the investigation is completed. After hearing, Metropolitan Magistrate Hasan Shahadat passed the order sending him to jail. Earlier, Anis Alamgir was taken into custody by the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police on Sunday night after he came out of a gym on Road No.

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Photo: BSSRANGPUR, Dec 20, 2025 (BSS) - The Gayebana Janaza (funeral in absentia) of Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi, the spokesperson of Inqilab Mancha, was held in front of the July Memorial Square in Rangpur city this evening. After the Gayebana Janaza, a special prayer was offered for the repose of the soul of unprecedented revolutionary leader and patriot Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi. Azadi Azadi', 'Awami League er Astana, Bhenge Dao Guriye Dao' became a buzz with slogans on the streets. At a short rally after the protest, the speakers said that Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi was an uncompromising voice against oppression and torture. The speakers demanded the immediate arrest and visible prosecution of the killers of Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi.

Six Bangladesh Army peacekeepers martyred in Sudan arrive Dhaka, honored with solemn military tributes. Photo : ISPRDHAKA, Dec 20, 2025 (BSS)- The bodies of six Bangladesh Army peacekeepers, martyred in a terrorist drone attack on a United Nations Mission Base in Sudan, arrived in Dhaka today, drawing solemn tributes from military and civil authorities. The bodies were received by Lieutenant General Mizanur Rahman Shamim, Chief of General Staff of the Bangladesh Army. Following funeral prayers at the Central Mosque of Dhaka Cantonment on December 21, the bodies will be flown by helicopter to their respective hometowns for burial with full military honours. In the same attack, nine other Bangladeshi peacekeepers were injured.

Photo : BSSKHULNA, Dec 20, 2025 (BSS) - A three-day international conference titled the 7th International Conference on Electrical, Information and Communication Technology (EICT 2025) concluded at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) on Friday evening at the Teachers’ Auditorium of the university guest house. Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof Dr Md Maksud Helali, was present as the chief patron of the conference. The programme was presided over by Conference Chair and Dean of the Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Prof Dr Md Rafiqul Islam. The international conference, which began on December 18, focused on recent developments and challenges in the fields of electrical, information and communication technology. Among others, Organising Chair Prof Dr Kazi Md Rakibul Alam, Publication Chair Prof Dr Monir Hossain, TPC Chair Prof Dr Md Rafiqul Islam and TPC Secretary Prof Dr A B M Awlad Hossain, were present.