Wednesday, October 15, 2025

10 more killed in Jamaat violence

At least ten people, including two Chhatra League activists, were killed and over 100 others injured during the countrywide dawn-to-dusk hartal, called by the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, on Sunday, in protest of the execution of its leader Abdul Quader Mollah. Four people died in Lalamonirhat, three in Joypurhat, and one each in Laxmipur, Sylhet and Narayanganj.Picketers removed fish-plates of the railway tracks near Annadanagar Station in Pirgachha upazila, leading to the derailment of the engine and two compartments of an inspection train in the wee hours of Sunday. This suspended the train communication on the Rangpur-Kurigram-Dinajpur route.
In Noakhali, leaders of the 18-Party Alliance called a dawn-to-dusk hartal, in protest of the police firing on Saturday that had left six people dead.
In Lalmonirhat, four people were killed and 15 others injured in a clash with the police at Sareyarbazar area of Jagotber union under Patgram upazila on Sunday morning.
The deceased were identified as Monirul Islam (23), president of the Patgram upazila unit of Chhatra Shibir, and two Shibir activists Abdur Rahim (25) and Saju (22), and Jubo League activist Mintu (45).
Witnesses said some activists of the Jamaat-e-Islami, and its student wing, Chhatra Shibir, had put up barricades on a road at Sareyarbazar area around 6am. They were later dispersed by the police and a group of Bangladesh Chhatra League supporters. The Jamaat-Shibir activists exploded crude bombs and hurled brickbats at the law enforcers. Of the injured, Monirul died on the way to hospital, while Saju succumbed to his injuries at the Patgram upazila health complex. The rest were admitted to different hospitals and clinics.
Mintu, however, was hacked by the Shibir activists at Mirjarcourt area. He, too, died at the Patgram health complex.
In the aftermath of the incident, clashes began to erupt in different areas. Both ruling and opposition party activists started ransacking houses and shops. Houses of Asir uddin, chairman of Burimari union and BNP union president, Abdus Salam Bakul, principal of Barokhata College and Hasanujjaman came under arson attack.
Later, fire fighters rushed to the spot and doused the flames. Additional contingents of police and BGB have been deployed in the area to avert any untoward incident. The local administration has imposed Section 144 in the area till 11pm, our correspondent reports.
In Joypurhat, a van-puller was killed when violence erupted between Jamaat-Shibir activists and the police at Puranapoil area of Sadar upazila in the afternoon. Ten people received bullet injuries from police firing during the clash. The deceased were identified as Firoz Hossain, 30, a van puller and son of late Fazlur Rahman, Insan, 27, son of Momtaj Ali of Halutti village, and Shakib, Hossain, 25, son of Iqbal Hossain of Jalatul village in the upazila.
Witnesses said the clash had erupted around 4:30pm when hundreds of Jamaat-Shibir activists took position on the street in support of the hartal. They blasted four petrol bombs and targeted the Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank at Puranapoil area. They even hurled crude bombs at the police. In retaliation, the law enforcers opened fire, leaving Firoz, who was standing at a distance, dead.
Following the incident, the local administration clamped Section 144 in Joypurhat municipality area. The restriction will remain in force from 5pm Sunday until 6am Monday.
Our Noakhali correspondent reports that at least 15 unidentified miscreants hacked to death the district BCL General secretary, Mirajul Islam (30), and injured BCL supporter Masudur Rahman on the Laximpur-Raypur highway near Panpara around 5:30 pm.
Raypur Police Station officer-in-charge Rupak Kumar Saha told the Independent that they have recovered body and sent it to hospital morgue.
In Narayanganj, a shibir activist was shot dead allegedly by police firing at the Ukilpara area under Sadar Upazila in the district on Sunday. The victim was identified as Mohammad Rusel, 22.
In Sylhet, another Awami League leader was killed in Kanaighat upazila early Sunday. The victim was identified as Nazrul Islam, 35, of village Doloimati.
Unidentified miscreants hurled four crude bombs at Daily Sangram office, located at the Moghbazar wireless rail gate in capital Dhaka, on Sunday night.
Staff reporter of the Daily Sangram Mohammad Mia Hossain told The Independent, “unidentified miscreants riding on several motorbikes the bombs targeting our office at around 11:15pm.”
Of the four bombs two exploded outside the main gate while the other two went off inside the boundary wall of the office building. However, none was injured in the incident, he added.
In the capital, picketers torched a CNG-driven auto rickshaw at Demra area around 6:30am.
Two Shibir activists were arrested from a house at Kalayanpur in the city, with large quantities of gun powder. They were identified as Khaled (45) and Sajid (25).
RAB helicopters monitored Dhaka and kept an eye on sensitive areas of the capital during the hartal hour. Jamaat-Shibir activists brought out several processions at different parts of the city and locked in regular clashes with the law enforcers, leaving 10 people injured.
In Jatrabari, a group of Islami Chhatra Shibir activists, led by Islami Chhatra Shibir president (Dhaka West Zone) Shahin Ahmed Khan, brought out a procession at Jatrabari area and marched towards Shanirakhr area around 7:30am.
Incidents of violence were also reported from different districts, including Rajshahi, Chuadanga, leaving over 30 people injured.
In Rajshahi, violence erupted at Binodpur are in the city as a clash between the police and picketers, leaving at least 10 people injured.
At least 25 peoples were injured following a clash at 7:15am between supporters of Jamaat-Shibir and the police at Binodpur area.
In Feni, miscreants set fire to the district Jamaat-e-Islami office during the early hours, leaving several shops burnt.
In Faridpur, the police detained at least two Shibir activists for carrying petrol bombs. They were Jamal (22) and Rabikul (20).
In Narayangong, Shibir activists hurled two petrol bombs at the Chashara police camp in the morning. Six shibir activists were detained after a clash between hartal supporters and the police held at Ukil para in early hours today.

-With The Independent input

Related News

Bangladesh and KSA sign pact for workers’ rights

News Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia have just inked a labour recruitment agreement, marking the first deal aimed at promoting fair recruitment practices and protecting workers’ rights. Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Adviser, Prof. Asif Nazrul, and the Saudi Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Engineer Ahmad Bin Solaiman Al-Rajhi, recently came ... Read more

Poor pay, allowances of teachers affect education

World Teacher’s Day today Shahin Akhter Poor pay-scale and allowances and low social status mark the poor condition of the teachers in Bangladesh affecting the education sector, observed educationists and researchers. They also said that the Bangladeshi teachers were lagging much behind their fellows even in the neighbouring countries in terms of these facilities and ... Read more

Protecting hilsa: 22-day fishing ban begins

News Desk : dhakamirror.com The government has put a 22-day halt on catching, transporting, storing, selling, and marketing hilsa throughout the country. This measure aims to protect the fish during its crucial breeding season. The ban started at midnight yesterday and will last until October 25, as stated in a notification from the Ministry of ... Read more

Road fatalities: 446 crashes, 417 lives lost in September

News Desk : dhakamirror.com In September, a tragic report from the Road Safety Foundation revealed that at least 417 people lost their lives and 682 were injured in 446 road accidents throughout Bangladesh. Among those who died, there were 63 women and 47 children, as highlighted in the foundation’s monthly report released today. In 151 ... Read more

Man’s fatal fall into Ramna Park lake

News Desk : dhakamirror.com A tragic incident occurred yesterday at Ramna Park in the capital, where a man drowned in the lake. The victim has been identified as 55-year-old Wasimul Haq. The police were able to identify him using fingerprint records. According to Ramna police SI Mizanur Rahman, he was discovered unconscious around 6:00 PM ... Read more

Tariff Commission’s size-based hilsa pricing strategy

News Desk : dhakamirror.com The Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC), also known as the Tariff Commission, has suggested setting a maximum retail price for hilsa based on its size. This recommendation comes in response to the unusual spike in prices seen in the local market. On Sunday, the Tariff Commission released a report detailing ... Read more

Ekushey Book Fair won’t happen in December

News Desk : dhakamirror.com The Bangla Academy announced yesterday (28 September), that the previously scheduled dates for the Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026 have been postponed. In a press release, they explained that this decision was made following a directive from the Ministry of Home Affairs on September 21, which indicated that the fair should ... Read more

Working in Bangladesh is quite challenging: CEC

News Desk : dhakamirror.com The Election Commission is grappling with a mix of challenges, both seen and unseen, as it gears up for the upcoming elections and responds to various demands, shared chief election commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin on Saturday. “These hurdles might not be apparent from the outside, but we’re constantly navigating through them,” ... Read more

Travel ban on Keokradong hill to be lifted starting from 1 October

News Desk : dhakamirror.com Great news for travelers! Keokradong hill in Bandarban’s Ruma upazila is set to welcome tourists again starting October 1. The district administration has finally lifted the travel ban that had been in effect for almost three years. Bandarban Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shamim Ara Rini announced the decision today (27 September) during ... Read more

Tree planting campaign to lower pollution, make city more attractive

News Desk : dhakamirror.com Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Md Shahjahan Mia has inaugurated a tree plantation and greening programme covering 33 road medians, spanning a total length of 31 kilometres, within the corporation’s jurisdiction. Under the “Zero Soil” programme, ornamental flowering trees and grasses will be planted across 28 DSCC medians, while the ... Read more

Krishi Bank ranks third in remittance collection

News Desk : dhakamirror.com Krishi Bank has shown remarkable success in collecting remittances from expatriates during the first eight months of 2025 (January–August). Known as bank for farmers due to its agricultural loan services, this state-owned institution has climbed to the third position in remittance collection from abroad in that timeframe. This notable achievement has ... Read more

North Bay low : Rain forecast for Bangladesh

News Desk : dhakamirror.com Many parts of the country is expected to witness moderate to heavy and very heavy rainfall in the coming days due to the formation of a low-pressure system over the north Bay and adjoining coastal areas, the Met office said in its latest forecast. According to Bangladesh Meteorological Department’s 120-hour weather ... Read more

Metrorail boosts service: Extended hours & more frequent arrivals

News Desk : dhakamirror.com Dhaka metrorail service is set to start operating earlier in the morning and later at night to better serve the growing number of passengers. Service hours will be extended by 30 minutes at both the beginning and end of the day, and the interval between trains will be reduced by nearly ... Read more

22% minors in Bangladesh’s sex trade

News Desk : dhakamirror.com At least 22 percent of victims of commercial sexual exploitation (abuse of a person, or a minor, through sexual activities in exchange for money, goods, or other benefits) in Bangladesh are children, said speakers at an event yesterday. They shared the information at the launch of “Project Shurakkha”, an initiative of ... Read more

WB Reports Bangladesh Heat Costs at $1.78 Billion in 2024

News Desk : dhakamirror.com Rising temperatures in Bangladesh are fueling a surge in heat-related illnesses, leading to the loss of 250 million workdays in 2024 and economic losses estimated at $1.33–1.78 billion, representing about 0.3 to 0.4 percent of Bangladesh’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024, according to a new World Bank report. The report ... Read more

Police clearance no longer required for passports

News Desk : dhakamirror.com Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus announced that police verification will no longer be necessary for obtaining a passport, thereby reducing unnecessary hassle for citizens. “Getting a passport is a basic right. We have established a rule that eliminates the need for police verification,” he stated. While speaking at the opening session ... Read more

Metro rail achieves record 4 lakh daily passengers

News Desk : dhakamirror.com Metro Rail has achieved a remarkable milestone by carrying over 400,000 passengers in a single day. The Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL), which operates the Metro Rail, announced this achievement on their official Facebook page on Friday night. For the first time, Metro Rail recorded 403,164 passengers. The Metro Rail ... Read more

Most people, about 66% think civil servants behave as if they are rulers

News Desk : dhakamirror.com More than 100,000 participants have contributed their responses to reform commission’s online survey 80% of the respondents believe that the administration is not approachable for the general public, according to a survey conducted by the Public Administration Reform Commission. Additionally, 66% of participants feel that civil servants act as if they ... Read more

Former Justice Abdur Rouf dies

News Desk : dhakamirror.com Former Chief Election Commissioner Justice Md Abdur Rouf has passed away at the age of 91. He died around 10:00 am while receiving treatment at Insaf Barakah Kidney and General Hospital in Dhaka, as stated in a press release. Justice Rouf had been battling heart disease, lung complications, kidney issues, and ... Read more

Bangladesh climbed 4 positions to rank 93rd in global passport index

News Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh has climbed four notches up in the latest Henley Passport Index 2025, ranking 93rd out of 99. However, the number of visa-free destinations for Bangladeshi passport holders has dropped from 42 in 2024 to 39 this year, reflecting a decline in global travel privileges. Despite this improvement in rank — ... Read more