A series of clashes broke out among students of three departments at Comilla University (CoU) on Sunday, September 27, over seating at the university's central library. Around 10 students were injured in the incident, according to Dr Mahmudul Hasan Khan, deputy chief medical officer of the university.
Khairul Amin Ruhul Sarker (50), a leader of the banned Swechasebak League, has died after falling ill while in Kishoreganj District Jail and being taken to hospital.
Deputy Speaker Barrister Kaysar Kamal has warned that if allegations of irregularities, nepotism or extortion in the distribution of family cards and farmer cards are found, cases will be filed against those involved. He said everyone must remain vigilant to ensure that the benefits of this important government programme reach the actual beneficiaries.
Six candidates submitted their nomination papers on the last day of nomination submission for the by-election to Thakurgaon-1 constituency. The deadline for submitting nomination papers ended at 4pm on Sunday.
Kajal Pande, a young man of the ‘Turi’ community from Madhaipur village in Gomostapur upazila of Chapainawabganj, has been recommended as assistant judge by securing the 140th position among 200 in the 18th Bangladesh Judicial Service examination. There had been no government employee in the village for 22 years. By ending that wait he is now set to become a government officer.
MTwo youths have died after drowning while bathing in the Mahananda river in Chapainawabganj. The incident took place around noon on Sunday, September 27, in the Diar Dhainagar area of Gobratola union of Sadar upazila.