Crime and Justice
Five women among eight held while crossing into India

Eight people have been detained while attempting to enter India illegally through the Sharsha border in Jashore. They were caught by Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Tuesday night at the Goga border and later handed over to the police. On Wednesday (20 August), police produced them before the Jashore court.
Among the detainees are five women and three men: Jannatul Ferdous (39), Fahima Khatun (22), Momina Begum (35), Subash Biswas (60), Pito Biswas (62), Arpana Biswas (43), Sadhana Biswas (55), and Habibur Rahman (33).
Sharsha Police Station Officer-in-Charge AKM Robiul Islam said BGB filed a case under the Illegal Immigration Act before handing them over to the police. However, no members of the human trafficking syndicate involved were arrested.
Crime and Justice
Firearm, ammunition recovered from straw pile in Maheshpur

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has recovered a firearm and ammunition during an operation in Baghdanga village of Maheshpur upazila, Jhenaidah. The raid was carried out around 12:30 pm on Thursday (11 September) under the leadership of Subedar Atiar Rahman of Baghdanga BOP.
According to a press release issued by Maheshpur 58 BGB Battalion, the weapons were found hidden inside a straw pile. The seized firearm and ammunition were later handed over to Maheshpur Police Station.
Officer-in-Charge of Maheshpur Police Station, Nazrul Islam, confirmed that legal steps will be taken regarding the recovery.
Bangladesh
Moon Turns Red for 82 Minutes in Year’s Second Total Lunar Eclipse

The world is set to witness a rare celestial phenomenon as the year’s second total lunar eclipse takes place on Sunday, September 7. The eclipse will begin at 9:27 PM Bangladesh time and continue until the early hours of September 9, lasting a total of 7 hours and 27 minutes.
According to an ISPR statement, the moon will remain in total eclipse for 82 minutes, appearing blood-red due to Earth’s shadow and atmospheric reflection — a phenomenon known as the “Blood Moon.”
The rare eclipse will be visible not only in Bangladesh but also across Asia, as well as parts of Europe, Africa, and Australia. Astronomers note that this event marks one of the most remarkable astronomical spectacles of the year.
Crime and Justice
Jamaat Leader Killed in Lakshmipur Land Dispute with Uncle

A local Jamaat leader was killed in Ramganj, Lakshmipur, following a land dispute with his uncle. The incident occurred around 12 pm on Saturday at Korati Bari in Brahmopara village under Kanchanpur Union.
The victim, Sanowar Hossain (29), president of ward no. 4 Jamaat, died on the spot after being struck on the head with a spade by his uncle Kamal Hossain. Police said Kamal’s sons, Rakib (25) and Rahat (22), also assaulted Sanowar’s mother Hasina Begum (55) and brother Arif Hossain (19), leaving them seriously injured.
Sanowar’s wife, Arjina Akter, stated that she found her husband lying in a pool of blood. His mother accused Kamal of attacking him with a spade in front of family members.
Ramganj police recovered the body and detained Rakib and Rahat. Officer-in-Charge Abdul Bari said preparations are underway to file a case over the killing.
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