Crime and Justice
Dhaka police tighten early morning security amid crime surge

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.
Crime and Justice
Woman Attempts Suicide by Setting Herself on Fire in Jhenaidah, Husband Also Burned

A woman in Jhenaidah’s Shailkupa upazila attempted suicide by setting herself on fire, leaving both her and her husband severely injured. The incident occurred around midnight on Tuesday (14 October) in Charbakhurbar village.
Police and local sources said the woman, identified as 24-year-old Mahima Khatun, poured kerosene on herself before setting it ablaze. Her husband, Ashik Mia—son of Alok Mia—sustained burns while trying to save her.
The couple was rescued by locals and taken to Shailkupa Upazila Health Complex. Later, due to their critical condition, they were transferred to the burn unit of Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
Dr. Shahnewaz, Medical Officer at Shailkupa Health Complex, said, “Both the husband and wife suffered burns on about 50 percent of their bodies. Their condition is critical.”
Crime and Justice
1 Dead, 10 Injured as Passenger Bus Falls into Ditch in Faridpur

At least one person was killed and ten others were injured when a passenger bus plunged into a roadside ditch in Bhanga upazila of Faridpur district on Wednesday morning.
The accident occurred around 11:30 a.m. at Purbo Sadordi area on the Faridpur-Barishal highway when a Dhaka-bound “Euro Line” bus lost control while attempting to overtake a “Shyamoli Paribahan” bus, police said.
The deceased was identified as Shamsunnahar Begum (41), wife of Nazrul Islam from Kachua village, Uzirpur upazila of Barishal.
Rescue teams from the fire service, highway police, and local residents rushed to the scene and took the injured to Bhanga Upazila Health Complex for treatment.
Bhanga Highway Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md Rokibuzzaman said that during an overtaking attempt, the Euro Line bus was hit by the Shyamoli Paribahan bus, causing it to veer off the road. “Both buses have been recovered, and the Shyamoli Paribahan bus has been seized,” the OC added.
Traffic on both sides of the highway remained halted for a while following the incident but later resumed normally.
Crime and Justice
Land dispute turns deadly in Chuadanga: One killed, three injured

A man was killed and three others were seriously injured in a clash over a land dispute in Chuadanga’s Damurhuda upazila on Tuesday morning.
The incident occurred around 8:30 am in Gobindahuda village. The deceased was identified as Joynur, 53, son of late Jharu Mondol. The injured — his brother Khaja Ahmed (55), Zaher (51), and Ahmed’s son Dipu (17) — are currently undergoing treatment.
Police and locals said the long-standing dispute between the Nurul Haque Peshkar group and the Masud Billah Montu group turned violent when members of both sides confronted each other in the field, leading to attacks with sharp weapons.
Dr. Shapla Khatun, a physician at Chuadanga Sadar Hospital, confirmed that Joynur died while undergoing treatment. One of the injured was later transferred to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital in critical condition.
Damurhuda Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge Humayun Kabir said the situation was now under control and that police operations were underway to arrest those involved.
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