Photo: BSSRAJSHAHI, Dec 20, 2025 (BSS)- Nine nomination forms have, so far, been liftedfor contesting in the upcoming parliamentary election in six constituenciesin the district. Today (Saturday), nomination form for Shafiqul Haque Milon, nominated by theBangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), was collected for contesting theRajshahi-3 constituency in the upcoming 13th Parliamentary Election. BNP leaders and workers collected forms from the office of District ReturningOfficer this noon. Local BNP leaders Advocate Ali Ashraf Masum, Mokbul Hossain, Abdur Razzaque,Rafiqul Islam and Advocate Rakibul Islam, among others, were present on theoccasion. Earlier on December 15 last, the nomination form for Mijanur Rahman Minu,nominated by the BNP, was collected for contesting the Rajshahi-2constituency in the upcoming 13th Parliamentary Polls.

What we found was, well, I’ll tell you over the next couple of weeks if we found anything. After six weeks in Southern California, we decided we were more cut out for the mountains and headed up to Sonora in Tuolumne County. Literally a quarter of the county was unemployed, many from the lumber business which was in the process of petering out. Feeling that all’s fair in love and staving off malnutrition, I took the card off the board and pocketed it. The WATCH program was a private non-profit entity run by Tuolumne County Association for the Handicapped (TCAH).

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Dec 20, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Bologna reached the Italian Super Cup final on Friday after beating Inter Milan 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Riyadh. Ciro Immobile scored the winning penalty for Bologna in front of a sparse crowd in Saudi Arabia, setting up a final showdown with Serie A champions Napoli on Monday. Riccardo Orsolini levelled the scores for Italian Cup holders Bologna with his penalty 10 minutes before half-time, cancelling out Marcus Thuram's early volleyed opener for Inter. Traditionally featuring the Serie A and Italian Cup champions, since 2023 the Italian Super Cup has also included the runners-up from league and cup. The four-team tournament is contracted to be held in Saudi Arabia until 2029.

BNP senior leader Salahuddin Ahmed on Saturday urged vigilance to prevent the killing of Inquilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi from being politically exploited to create chaos. But fallen fascist forces or anyone trying to disrupt the election must not be allowed to use this incident for political gain. Salahuddin, a BNP Standing Committee member, made the remarks while talking to reporters before attending Hadi’s namaz-e-janaza. Later, on behalf of BNP, Salahuddin along with party Vice Chairman Abdul Awal Mintoo, Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, and many other leaders and activists attended the janaza of martyr Osman Hadi. He was airlifted to Singapore for advanced treatment, where he succumbed to his injuries on the night of December 18.

Sharif Osman Hadi. File PhotoDHAKA, Dec 20, 2025 (BSS) – The nation is observing a one-day state mourning today following the death of Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi, the fearless frontline fighter of the July Uprising and spokesperson of the Inqilab Mancha. Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus declared the state mourning on Thursday night. Hadi, also an aspiring independent candidate for Dhaka-8, was shot on December 12 while he was on a battery-run auto-rickshaw in the city's Paltan area. Hadi is regarded as “an immortal soldier of the struggle against fascism and hegemony”.

According to the Upazila Livestock Office, more than 5,620 cows and buffaloes are currently being reared in Dashmina. The char environment, with its wetlands and natural grasslands, is particularly suitable for buffalo rearing. Chhakina Begum of Char Banshbaria said buffalo rearing is profitable as feed costs are low in the char areas. During these periods, livestock rearing has emerged as a vital alternative source of income. Dashmina Upazila Livestock Officer Shuvendu Sarkar said the area has "huge potential" for cow and buffalo rearing due to its natural pastures and wetlands.

DHAKA, Dec 20, 2025 (BSS) - Coast Guard has arrested eight smugglers along with a large quantity of cement while it was being illegally smuggled to Myanmar. Coast Guard Media Officer Lieutenant Commander Siam-ul-Haq disclosed the information this morning through a press release. During the operation, Coast Guard personnel searched a suspicious fishing boat and arrested eight individuals. They also seized 450 bags of cement, valued at approximately Taka 2.25 lakh, and the fishing boat used for smuggling goods. Lieutenant Commander Siam-ul-Haq said the process of further legal action against the seized boat, recovered goods and the arrested smugglers is currently underway.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus spoke at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban in Dhaka, prior to the Namaz-e-Janaza held for Sharif Osman Hadi. Photo credit: CA's Press WingSANGSAD BHABAN, Dec 20, 2025 (BSS) - In an emotionally charged address before the namaj-e-janaza of Sharif Osman Hadi here today, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus said the entire nation will remember Hadi forever and work to fulfill his dream. "O dear Osman Hadi, we have not come here to bid you farewell. You are within our hearts, and as long as Bangladesh exists, you will remain in the hearts of all Bangladeshis. The Chief Adviser explained that this message would accompany every Bangladeshi from birth throughout life, reminding them that "our heads will never bowdown."

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. Photo: UNDHAKA, Dec 20, 2025 (BSS): United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ant¢nio Guterres has condemned the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi and urged Bangladeshi authorities to ensure accountability through a prompt, impartial and transparent investigation in line with international human rights standards. Guterres appealed to all sides to "refrain from violence, reduce tensions and exercise maximum restraint in order to preserve a peaceful electoral environment." The killing also drew concern from UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Trk, who said he was "deeply troubled" by Hadi's death after he was shot on December 12. In a statement issued in Geneva, Trk warned that "retaliation and revenge will only deepen divisions and undermine the rights of all," echoing calls for accountability for those responsible.

Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi laid to eternal rest beside the National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam near the Dhaka University Central Mosque. He was buried around 3:50pm after his namaz-e-janaza attended by hundreds of thousands at the South Plaza of the Sangsad Bhaban. Based on the family's request, Hadi was buried beside Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam on the Dhaka University campus. Earlier, his namaz-e-janaza was held at the South Plaza of the National Parliament Building after Zuhr prayers. Sharif Osman Hadi was shot on December 12 while travelling in a battery-run auto-rickshaw in the city's Purana Paltan area.

Inqilab Mancha leader Sharif Osman Hadi was laid to rest beside the grave of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam near the Dhaka University Central Mosque. Hadi was buried beside the mosque beside Kazi Nazrul Islam’s grave at around 3:30pm. A state mourning is being observed today over the death of Osman Hadi. Osman Hadi, also a prospective candidate for Dhaka-8, was shot in the head on December 12 while travelling in a rickshaw on Culvert Road in Puratan Paltan. Osman Hadi was shot a day after the Election Commission announced that the next national election would take place on February 12.

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Two more matches of Handball League held on 3rd dayPhoto: BSSDHAKA, Dec 20, 2025 (BSS)- Two more matches of Cute Jashore District Men'sand Women's Handball League, organised by Bangladesh Handball Federation(BHF), were decided on the third day held at Shams-Ul Huda Stadium in Jashoretoday (Saturday). In the day's women's section matches, Moh Sena Oli Ahmed Smrity Sangsadthrashed Tosbir Mahal Ekadash by 25-0 goals while Afsar Ali Smrity Sanghadefeated Bir Muktijoddha Nou Commander Arun Bhattacharya Smrity Sangsad by 4-1 goals.

BAGERHAT, Dec 20, 2025 (BSS) - A pedestrian was killed and another injured in a road accident in Lakurtala Bus Stand area under Sharankhola upazila of the district Friday afternoon. The deceased was identified as Badal Munshi, 55, son of Majid Munshi of Lakurtala-Chalitabunia village under Rayenda union of the upazila. The accident took place when a speedy motorcycle hit Badal while he was crossing the road. Critically injured Badal and bike rider were taken to Sharankhola Hospital where the doctor on duty declared Badal dead. Later bike rider was shifted to Khulna Medical College Hospital.

Syria monitor says US strikes killed at least five IS membersBEIRUT, Lebanon, Dec 20, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Saturday that at least five Islamic State group members including a cell leader were killed in US strikes overnight in eastern Syria's Deir Ezzor province. Observatory chief Rami Abdel Rahman told AFP that the IS suspects were killed in the province's west and that the cell was responsible for operating drones in the area. Earlier, the US military's Central Command had said it struck more than 70 targets in Syria.