Nomination paper collected on behalf of Mahfuj Alam as independent candidate
LAKSHMIPUR, Dec 28, 2025 (BSS) - Nomination paper was collected on behalf of former Information and Broadcasting Adviser Mahfuj Alam as an independent candidate from Lakshmipur-1 (Ramganj) constituency for the upcoming 13th parliamentary elections, slated for February 12, 2026. The nomination paper was collected on Sunday from Ramganj Upazila Election Officer and Returning Officer Obaidur Rahman. Meanwhile, Mahfuj Alam's elder brother, Mahbub Alam Mahir, joint convener of the central NCP, also collected nomination papers from the same constituency. So far, a total of 16 candidates have collected nomination papers to contest the election from Lakshmipur-1. Among them are Shahadat Hossain Selim, who recently joined the BNP after dissolving the BLDP and Harun Or Rashid, joint convener of Dhaka South City BNP and former commissioner of Motijheel Ward.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
December 28, 2025 18:59 UTC
NCP finally joins with Jamaat ahead of polls
The National Citizen Party (NCP), formed by a group of youth leaders who spearheaded the July uprising that ended Sheikh Hasina’s long rule, has formally allied with Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. Party Convener Nahid Islam confirmed the alliance around 8pm on Sunday at a press briefing held at the party’s makeshift office in Banglamotor in the capital. Earlier Sunday, Jamaat Ameer Dr Shafiqul Islam announced the alliance at a press briefing at the National Press Club. Announcing the decision, Shafiqul said: “Their convener, Nahid Islam, spoke to us directly. He informed us of their decision.”With the alliance, speculation over whether the NCP would position itself as a centrist political force appears to have been settled ahead of the party’s first national election.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
December 28, 2025 18:59 UTC
Home adviser: Hadi murder case to be tried under current govt
Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said on Sunday that the trial of Sharif Osman Bin Hadi’s murder would be completed during the tenure of the current interim government. “I want to assure you that the trial of Hadi’s murder will be completed during the term of the current interim government, InshaAllah,” he told the media after a meeting of the Core Committee on Law and Order at the Secretariat. The adviser said the interim government is determined to ensure justice in the murder of Hadi, a frontline fighter of the July uprising. The adviser said law enforcement agencies are continuing efforts to identify those behind the murder. He urged everyone not to do anything that may strengthen our enemies or hinder the trial process of Hadi’s murder.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
December 28, 2025 18:59 UTC
Renewed fighting in Myanmar border triggers panic along Ukhiya, Teknaf
The residents of the border areas of Ukhiya and Teknaf in Cox’s Bazar were panic-stricken by loud shelling sounds overnight as fighting continued between the Arakan Army and Myanmar’s junta forces in Maungdaw, Rakhine State. Residents living along the Bangladesh–Myanmar border reported hearing repeated explosions throughout the night, triggering widespread panic. The information was confirmed on Sunday morning after speaking with residents in the border areas of Ukhiya and Teknaf. Palongkhali Union Parishad Chairman Gafuruddin Chowdhury said border residents were living in fear as shelling sounds were heard again after a long gap. Whykong Union Parishad Ward No 2 member Sirajul Mostafa Lalu said sudden explosion-like sounds caused panic among border residents, many of whom spent the night awake.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
December 28, 2025 18:59 UTC
AL leader Sabina arrested
Police have arrested Sabina Yasmin, a female leader of Awami League and president of Solia Bakpur Union Mahila Awami League in Banaripara, in connection with 10 criminal cases, including the murder of her husband. Banaripara Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mojibur Rahman said Yasmin was taken into custody from her residence on Saturday night following a secret tip-off. Sabina Yasmin, who contested the 2024 upazila vice chairman election with Awami League backing but was defeated, was previously known as a close associate of former Chief Whip Abul Hasanat Abdullah and Barisal District Awami League General Secretary Talukder Md Yunus. Local sources said she actively participated in all Banaripara Upazila Awami League programs. She was previously out on bail in the case filed over the death of her ailing husband, businessman Salam Golandaz.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
December 28, 2025 18:59 UTC
Hero Alam joins Aam Janatar Dal
Content creator Ashraful Alam, popularly known as Hero Alam, formally joined Aam Janatar Dal on Sunday. Aam Janatar Dal Member Secretary Tarek Rahman handed over the party membership form to Hero Alam at a program held in the evening, welcoming him to the party. Speaking on the occasion, Hero Alam said he had held discussions with several political parties before deciding to join Aam Janatar Dal, citing alignment in views and political direction. He said he plans to contest the upcoming parliamentary elections under the party’s banner instead of running as an independent candidate. Earlier, Hero Alam contested elections as an independent candidate from the Bogra-4 and Dhaka-17 constituencies but was defeated.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
December 28, 2025 18:59 UTC
Mahfuj Alam clarifies political position amid NCP–Jamaat alliance debate
On Sunday night, he shared his political position in a Facebook post. My Political PositionJatiya Nagorik Committee and NCP were organized under the leadership of the forefront of the July Movement. I have spoken on many issues, such as a new political-economic settlement, cultural struggle against fascism, combating social fascism, reconciliation, and building a society of responsibility and care. I have made every effort to position NCP independently under a broad July umbrella. A new political-economic settlement is possible and realistic.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
December 28, 2025 18:59 UTC
DMP claims Hadi murder suspects fled to India; Meghalaya police, BSF deny
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) yesterday said the prime accused in the murder of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi, along with an accomplice, fled to India with assistance from two Indian nationals. DMP has claimed that Meghalaya Police have arrested the two Indian citizens for their role in facilitating the escape. However, India’s Meghalaya Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) have rejected the claims that the two main suspects in the murder of Sharif Osman Hadi fled to India and that two of their alleged abetters were arrested across the border. According to the Hindustan Times report, Indian authorities said no evidence has been found to support the claim that the suspects were in India. They later fled the area in a vehicle driven by Sami.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
December 28, 2025 18:59 UTC
Fire breaks out at Rohingya camp in Teknaf
A fire broke out at a Rohingya camp in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar on Sunday. The incident occurred around 10:30pm on Sunday at Rohingya camps numbers 24–25 in Leda and Alikhali areas of Hnila Union. Mohammad Alam, president of the Leda Development Management Committee in Teknaf, told Dhaka Tribune: “Preliminary reports suggest the fire started in the house of camp resident Fatema Akter due to a phone charger explosion. The fire service is also working on it.”Syed Alam, a resident of Leda Rohingya Camp, said: “Suddenly, fire broke out in several houses in the camp. The fire is still not under control.”Another camp resident, Nur Akm Md.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
December 28, 2025 18:59 UTC
‘Shivering from cold and fear’: Winter rains batter displaced Gazans
“My children are shivering from cold and fear... But despite the truce, Gazans still face a severe humanitarian crisis, and most of those displaced by the war have been left with little or nothing. Living in tents means we die from the cold in the rain and from the heat in the summer,” said Umm Rami Bulbul. Of more than 3,00,000 tents requested to shelter displaced people, “we have received only 60,000”, Shawa told AFP, pointing to Israeli restrictions on the delivery of humanitarian aid into the territory. Earlier this month, Gaza experienced a similar spell of heavy rain and cold.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
December 28, 2025 18:59 UTC
New alliance vows to address youth demands in Nepal polls
Two of Nepal’s most popular political leaders united Sunday to forge a new alliance ahead of next year’s election, a move that is likely to challenge the long-dominant traditional parties. “The new generation leaders have united by putting nation above self, in tune with the aspirations of the youth of Nepal,” Wagle told AFP. According to the agreement, Lamichhane will remain the party’s chairman, while rapper-turned-mayor Shah, will be the candidate for prime minister. “Consensus should not be as the leader seeks, it should be what the country needs,” Lamichhane said in a statement on social media after the deal was signed. After the meeting, Karki wrote on social media that the election was a shared responsibility of all stakeholders.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
December 28, 2025 18:59 UTC
Inqilab Mancha's Shahbagh blockade continues demanding justice for Hadi
Protesters are continuing their blockade at Shahbagh intersection in Dhaka for the third consecutive day, demanding justice for Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, slain spokesman of Inqilab Mancha. Similar protest rallies were also held in different parts of the country, including Chittagong, Comilla and Sylhet. However, earlier in a Facebook post, Inqilab Mancha urged demonstrators to withdraw the blockade at 8pm in divisional cities. Due to the blockade, commuters faced severe suffering as vehicular movement on the highway came to a halt, causing immense suffering of the commuters. The adviser said the interim government is determined to ensure justice in the murder of Hadi, a frontline fighter of the July Uprising.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
December 28, 2025 18:59 UTC
What we know about group behind Syria mosque bombing
Saraya Ansar al-Sunna, which claimed the bombing of a mosque in Syria’s Homs on Friday, is a jihadist group that analysts say serves as a “front” for the Islamic State (IS) group. Saraya Ansar al-Sunna first rose to prominence in June, after claiming responsibility for a suicide bombing in a Damascus church that killed 25 people. On Friday, the group said its members were behind the bombing of a mosque in an Alawite area of Homs, central Syria, which killed eight people. Nowadays, the majority of Saraya Ansar al-Sunna’s posts on Telegram show opposition to Sharaa, describing his government as an “apostate”. Tamimi said it was “notable that IS has not claimed the biggest attacks claimed by Saraya Ansar al-Sunna”.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
December 28, 2025 18:59 UTC
Dhaka categorically rejects Indian remarks on minority in Bangladesh
Photo : BSSDHAKA, Dec 28, 2025 (BSS) – Bangladesh today categorically rejected the recent comments made by the Spokesperson of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) regarding the situation of the minority communities in Bangladesh. “To portray this criminal act in the lens of minority treatment is not factual but misleading,” he added. Responding to a question, Bangladesh Spokesperson Alam said that Dhaka is deeply concerned over incidents of brutal killings, mob violence, obstruction of elections, and disruption of religious events targeting Muslims, Christians, and other minority communities in India. Alam said that Bangladesh is also deeply concerned about the communal violence committed against these communities. He said the Dhaka believed that every country had the responsibility to protect its minority communities, ensure their safety and dignity, and uphold these obligations without discrimination.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
December 28, 2025 17:59 UTC
56,890 metric tons of US wheat arrives at Ctg Port
MV Evita, carrying 56,890 metric tons of wheat from the United States has arrived at the outer anchorage of the Chattogram Sea Port. Bangladesh has already started importing of wheat from the United States on a government-to-government (G2G) contract basis. Under the G2G-2 agreement, a total of 2,20,000 metric tons of wheat will be imported of which the first consignment of 56,890 metric tons of wheat has already arrived in the country through this shipment. Of the 56,890 metric tons of wheat, 34,134 metric tons will be unloaded at the Chattogram Sea Port while the remaining 22,756 metric tons will be unloaded at the Mongla Sea Port. It may be mentioned here that under the G2G-1 agreement, a total of 2,20,000 metric tons of wheat has already been imported.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
December 28, 2025 17:59 UTC