A teenage girl has allegedly died by suicide in Fakirhat upazila of Bagerhat after her family refused to buy her a mobile phone. The incident occurred around 12:30 pm on Friday (September 5) in Chakuli village under Betaga Union.

The deceased was identified as 16-year-old Mosha Karima Khatun, daughter of Zainal Sheikh of the village. Family members said Karima had been requesting a mobile phone for a long time, and they believe she took her own life in frustration after being denied.

According to relatives, they found her hanging from the ceiling with a scarf when she did not respond after repeated calls. She was rushed to Fakirhat Upazila Health Complex, where doctors declared her dead.

Dr. Fatema Binte Azad, a medical officer at the hospital, confirmed the girl was brought in dead but said the exact cause of death can only be determined after an autopsy.

Fakirhat Model Police Station OC Abdur Razzak Mir said police prepared an inquest report and sent the body to Bagerhat Sadar Hospital morgue for post-mortem examination. He added that the actual cause of death will be confirmed once the report is available.

Intro

A shocking incident in Goaland, Rajbari, has drawn nationwide condemnation after locals exhumed and set fire to the body of Nurul Haque, widely known as “Nura Pagla,” who had claimed to be “Imam Mahdi.”

Incident Details

The deceased had recently been buried in Juran Mollapara with his grave built slightly above ground and modeled after the Kaaba, sparking anger among religious groups. On Friday, after Jummah prayers, crowds identifying themselves as “Tawhidi Janata” attacked the shrine area, exhumed the body, and burned it.

The violent attack also saw Nurul Haque’s shrine and residence vandalized and set ablaze, leaving more than 50 of his followers injured.

Government’s Response

The interim government condemned the act, calling it an “inhumane and heinous crime” that struck at the nation’s values, laws, and social fabric. Authorities pledged swift legal action against all those involved, promising no impunity.

The government also urged citizens to reject hatred and violence and reaffirmed its commitment to upholding dignity and justice for both the living and the dead.

The tranquil village of Khiyarmamudpur in Birampur, Dinajpur, is home to a breathtaking expanse known as Shapla Bill. Spread over 600 bighas, this vast wetland has turned into a floral wonderland where countless white water lilies blanket the surface, resembling a bed of flowers stretching to the horizon.

Every day, hundreds of visitors arrive from distant places to enjoy boat rides, take photographs, and soak in the serene beauty. Some even purchase fresh fish—such as koi, magur, taki, and puti—directly from local fishermen who thrive on the wetland’s natural bounty.

The bill itself has two distinct sections: the western part called Amrul Bill and the eastern part Katla Bill, both named after local aquatic weeds. In the middle lies an island-like plain where fishermen rest under tin sheds after a long day’s catch.

Local life is deeply intertwined with this natural attraction. Ten-year-old Murad, a fifth-grader, rows boats for tourists before and after school, earning between 100 and 300 taka per trip. For him and many others, the Shapla Bill is both a source of livelihood and pride.

Yet concerns linger. Visitors plucking flowers threaten the fragile beauty of the wetland. Local authorities plan to launch awareness campaigns and even impose fines to preserve the site.

For first-time visitors, like Nasrin Akter, the sight is mesmerizing: “It feels like walking into a floral carpet. The view soothes the soul.” What was once a quiet village bill is now a growing tourist attraction, celebrated widely on social media.