Crime and Justice
BNP leader among three dead after violent village feud in Bangladesh
At least three people were killed and several others injured in a series of clashes between two rival groups in Netrokona’s Jamati village, triggered by longstanding disputes over land and family matters.
The incident occurred on Saturday night in Mougati Union of Sadar Upazila. Police said the violence stemmed from tensions between two families in the village, escalating after the killing of a local BNP leader.
The deceased have been identified as Dujahan Mia, 48, a ward-level BNP leader and former member of Mougati Union Parishad; Nur Mohammad, 30, son of Abdul Kader; and Rafiq Mia, 46, all residents of Jamati village.
According to police and local sources, Dujahan Mia was returning home from the district BNP conference on Saturday night when he was ambushed and hacked with sharp weapons. Locals rushed him to Netrokona Sadar Hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead.
Following the killing, Dujahan’s supporters launched a retaliatory attack around 10:30 PM, leaving Nur Mohammad and Rafiq Mia critically injured. Nur Mohammad died shortly after being taken to Sadar Hospital, while Rafiq was referred to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital in a critical state but later succumbed to his injuries.
Officer-in-Charge (OC) Kazi Shahnewaz of Netrokona Model Police Station said the bodies had been sent for autopsy. He confirmed that raids were underway to arrest those involved in the violence. Additional police have been deployed in the area to prevent further unrest.
Authorities reported a tense atmosphere in Jamati village following the incident, with law enforcement on high alert to maintain order.
Dhaka police have stepped up security measures with special emphasis on the early morning hours between 5 am and 8:30 am to curb crime and possible sabotage. Checkposts and patrols were intensified from midnight on Tuesday, with units from police, DB, and CTTC deployed across the city.
DC of Tejgaon Division, Ibne Mizan, said while patrols continue round the clock, particular focus is being given to the early hours as criminals and miscreants often exploit this time. DC of Ramna Division, Masud Alam, added that heightened monitoring aims to block criminal movement, and negligence by officers will lead to disciplinary action.
Officials said law enforcement is taking all necessary steps to keep the capital stable and to prevent the spread of rumors. Meanwhile, police filed a case and arrested two people after a flash procession by the banned Awami League faction in Banani.
The move comes amid a rise in crimes in Dhaka, including muggings on highways near Jatrabari’s Kajla area, where stalled vehicles in traffic jams are often targeted. Streetlights out of order and the activities of youth gangs and organized groups have further worsened the situation.
A three-month-old baby girl was allegedly killed by her mother in Shibchar, Madaripur, after being thrown into a river. The accused, Rahima Akhter, is said to be mentally unstable, according to both police and family.
Police said Rahima initially gave inconsistent statements but later confessed to throwing her daughter, Mariya, into the Moynakata River. The baby’s body was recovered around 8:30 pm on Tuesday (2 September).
The child’s father, Rafiqul Islam, stated that his wife had been mentally unwell for months. Authorities have sent the body for autopsy and confirmed that legal procedures are underway.
Police in Domar upazila of Nilphamari have arrested a mother and her son with a large quantity of contraband tablets. The raid was conducted on Tuesday (2 September) afternoon at the family’s residence in Paschim Chikonmati Jummapara area.
The detainees are Minara Begum (56), wife of Sakidul Islam, and her son Jony Islam (25). Police seized 478 pieces of Indian Tapentadol tablets from their possession, with an estimated market value of around Tk 1.5 lakh.
The operation was led by Sub-Inspector Shailen Chandra Dev, Manikul Islam, and Assistant Sub-Inspector Ajit Kumar Sarkar of Domar Police Station. Following the raid, SI Shailen Chandra Dev filed a case under the Narcotics Control Act.
Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Domar Police Station Md Ariful Islam confirmed the arrest and said the mother and son were later sent to jail through the court in the afternoon.
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