Cumilla
Form high-level investigative committee to probe Muradnagar incidents
Since the current interim government came to power, Muradnagar in Cumilla has repeatedly been in the spotlight for the perpetration of brutal crimes. Particularly shocking was the killings of a mother, brother, and sister from the same family by hacking and crushing with stones in broad daylight, and the stripping and torture of a local female schoolteacher inside an educational institution, which caused a nationwide uproar. In addition, a private television channel’s investigative report this week has brought to light several other horrifying terrorist incidents.
Where is interim government headed!
Where is present-day Bangladesh headed, and on which path is the interim government taking the country? Such questions are deeply troubling everyone. Over the past 10 months, a series of decisions made by the government that harm the interests of the country have pushed us into fear and anxiety. It is hard to believe that the government's intentions are noble. Instead of moving away from a one-party regime, we have ended up with another undemocratic, unconstitutional government that curtails freedom of expression. Public trust in the government is already declining due to numerous activities beyond its jurisdiction.
Ensure people's safety
After a video went viral on social media showing robbers snatching a young man's bag in broad daylight while holding knives, widespread fear has gripped the general public. According to media reports published on Tuesday (May 27), the incident took place on the afternoon of May 18. The location was Greenway Lane in Moghbazar, Dhaka. The victim of the robbery is a young man named Abdullah, who is from Cumilla. Following the incident, on Sunday night, Abdullah filed a case with Hatirjheel police station against three unidentified individuals. The Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Hatirjheel police station told the media that efforts are underway to bring the three robbers involved in the case to justice.
Where will we hide this shame?
The brave freedom fighters are the heroes of this country, and the Liberation War remains the most glorious chapter of our history. However, it is deeply saddening and shameful that, in recent times, certain individuals have been dishonoring both the Liberation War and its heroes in various ways.
Lightning kills 4 in Cumilla
Four people were killed by lightning in four upazilas of Cumilla on Thursday (May 2), from the afternoon to the evening.
Avantikas’ self-immolation
On March 15, 2024, around 10pm, Fairooz Sadaf Abantika, a student of the Law Department at Jagannath University, committed suicide at her home in Cumilla city. Prior to her suicide, in a post on her own Facebook profile, she held her classmates Rayhan Siddique Amman and the university's Assistant Proctor Deen Islam responsible for her death. Rayhan has been expelled from the university administration without being investigated for his alleged involvement in the incident, amidst protests from students. Allegations against Rayhan include making sexually abusive remarks towards Abantika both online and offline.
Newly elected Cumilla and Mymensingh city mayors take oath
Newly elected mayors of two city corporations --Tahsin Bahar Suchona of Cumilla and Ekramul Haque Titu of Mymensingh— as well as chairmen of five Zila Parishads took oath on Thursday morning (April 4).
Probe committee members talk to Abontika's mother
The five-member committee formed by Jagannath University (JnU) authority to investigate the death of their student Fairuz Abontika visited her village home in Cumilla and talked to her mother Tahmina Shabnam on Friday (March 22).
Shopkeeper stabbed to death over dispute on selling cigarette
A shopkeeper has been stabbed to death after a dispute over selling cigarettes in Titas of Cumilla.
Deen Islam sent to jail after remand
A Cumilla court has sent Jagannath University teacher Deen Islam to jail after completion of his one-day remand in a case over the death of Law Department student Fairuz Abontika.