Natore
Lightning strike kills two in Natore
Two people died and another sustained injuries in a lightning strike in a water body in Naldanga upazila of Natore early Friday, said police.
The deceased were Abdul Momin, 35, and Raihan Ali, 33, while the injured is Sentu.
Mostafizur Rahman, officer-in-charge of the Naldanga police station, said the three went to Halti Beel to collect snails by a boat in the early morning.
Suddenly a lightning struck leaving them critically injured, he said.
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Of them, Raihan succumbed to his injuries on way to Natore Sadar Hospital, Momin was declared dead upon arrival by the physicians at the hospital, he said.
Sentu was sent to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital for better treatment, the OC added.
1 day ago
Collision between 2 trucks leaves driver, helper dead in Natore
A truck driver and his helper died in a head-on collision between two trucks in Baraigram upazila of Natore district on Saturday.
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According to highway police, a Natore-bound truck from Kushtia collided head-on with a truck near Karbala Bridge on Natore-Banpara highway in the morning, leaving driver Shahinur Rahman, 28, and helper Jasim Uddin, 22, both residents of Shailkupa in Jhenaidah district, dead on the spot.
Van drivers block road for ‘not getting money’ from Natore-4 AL candidate after campaign
Later they were taken to a clinic in Banpara where doctors declared both of them dead.
Masud Rana, officer-in-charge of Jhalmalia Police Station , said the bodies were handed over to their respective families.
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9 months ago
Van drivers block road for ‘not getting money’ from Natore-4 AL candidate after campaign
At least 200 van drivers, who took part in the election campaign for Natore-4 AL candidate Siddiqur Rahman Patwari, blocked Natore-Pabna highway for not getting money allegedly as per a contract.
Van drivers alleged that Lutfor Rahman, the coordinator of the candidate and Ward No. 8 councilor of Bonpara municipality, hired 200 vans for 500 taka each to participate in the campaign of Natore-4 AL candidate Siddiqur Rahman Patwari.
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After the whole day of campaigning, the van drivers were gathered in a school ground in the afternoon to take their wages.
When they were paid Tk100 per driver, they got angry. The agitated van drivers also started beating the councilor and his people. The councilor and his men, however, managed to save them by entering a classroom of the school.
Natore-4: Independent candidate's supporters injured in alleged attack by AL activists
Later, the van drivers blocked the Natore-Pabna highway around 6 pm, halting traffic movement on the road.
On information, police rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control after half an hour.
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The situation is now normal, said Sirajul Islam, inspector (Investigation) of Bonpara Police.
Councilor Lutfor said that there were some problems while paying the money but it was resolved later.
9 months ago
Natore-4: Independent candidate's supporters injured in alleged attack by AL activists
At least five activists of independent candidate of Natore-4 constituency Asif Abdullah Shovon were injured in an alleged attack by supporters of Awami League at Kachugari village of Baraigram Upazila on Saturday night.
The injured were admitted to Baraigram Health Complex. Seven motorcycles were also vandalised in the same attack.
Shovon's personal assistant Ibrahim Hossain said they were returning home around 9:30pm on Saturday after campaigning in Jonail union of Baraigram upazila. On the way, they were suddenly attacked with hammers, Chinese axes and local weapons by supporters of AL candidate Siddiqur Rahman Patwari MP in the Kachugari area.
Patwari got elected to represent the constituency in parliament in a by-election in September, where he stood unopposed, following the death of the previous MP from the seat.
Shovon is fighting the election with the truck as his election symbol.
Baraigram Circle Additional Superintendent of Police Sharif Al Rajib said several police teams have already started the operation to identify the attackers after collecting evidence from the spot.
9 months ago
Two children drown in Natore
Two children drowned in a pond in Natore’s Baraigram upazila on Sunday.
The deceased were identified as Anat and his cousin Humaira, both were three years old.
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Locals said Humaira came from Faridpur with her mother to visit her grandfather’s house in Jonail Chaumuhan village of Baraigram upazila. She went missing while playing with her cousin Anat around 10 am.
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After a hectic search, the bodies of the two children were found floating in a nearby ditch. They were immediately rescued taken to the Upazila Health Complex where doctors declared them dead.
Child drowns in Natore
Local Jonail UP chairman Abul Kalam Azad confirmed the deaths.
11 months ago
3 Sramik League activists stabbed over ‘intra-party feud’ in Natore
Three activists of Sramik League were stabbed reportedly over intra-party feud in Natore town on Thursday.
Read : Local Awami League leader stabbed dead in Natore
Witnesses said, a group of youths entered the Sramik League office in Chakbaiddanath area of the town around 2 pm and stabbed Chanchal,32,Al Amin,22 and Swapan Sheikh,30.
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Later the victims were rescued and admitted to Natore Sadar Hospital.
Nasim Ahmed, officer-in-charge of sadar police station, said, the incident took place due to Chanchal’s dispute with Payel, another Sramik League activist, over a trifling matter.
1 year ago
Youth killed after being hit by train in Natore's Bagatipara
A youth was killed after being hit by a train on Baral railway bridge in Natore's Bagatipara upazila on Monday.
The identity of the deceased, aged around 25, couldn’t be known yet.
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Railway line man Abdul Aziz said the Uttara Express train hit him at 10 am when it was crossing the rail bridge.
The body was recovered by Ishwardi GRP police.
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1 year ago
Natore’s ‘Kachagolla’ latest Bangladeshi product to get GI recognition
Natore's traditional sweet, Kachagolla, has been recognized as the 17th Geographical Indication (GI) product of Bangladesh.
Natore Deputy Commissioner Abu Naser Bhuiyan said this information was revealed in a letter signed by Khandaker Mostafizur Rahman, Director General of the Department of Patent, Design and Trademark under the Ministry of Industries.
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On March 30 this year, the Natore district administration filed an application to prevent the distortion of the nearly 250-year-old Kachagolla and to recognize its geographical innovation site.
After verifying the application, Natore's Kachagolla has been recognized with Geographical Indication certification.
As a result, there is an excitement prevailing among the people and sweet manufacturers in Natore.
Read more: Famous Traditional Sweets and Desserts in Bangladesh
1 year ago
200 sued over vandalism at Ajimnagar railway station
A case was filed on Sunday against 200 people in connection with staging demonstrations at Ajimnagar railway station, vandalizing the station and assault on the station master.
Among the accused, four people were arrested, said Mihir Ranjan Deb, officer-in-charge of Ishwardi GRP police station.
Assistant station master Aminul Islam filed the case naming four people including the convenor of the protest Nadim Alam.
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Protesters blocked the rail line demanding a stoppage of the newly inaugurated Chilahati Express train at Natore’s Ajimnagar station on Sunday.
During their protest, the Tungipara Express train didn’t stop and the agitated protesters vandalized the railway station.
The arrestees will be produced before the Pabna court, said the rail police.
1 year ago
Farmer found dead in Natore hours after theft bid
The body of a farmer was recovered from a canal hours after his attempt to steal fish from a pond in Baraigram upazila of Natore early Tuesday.
Liakat Ali, 50, was son of Chayen Sarkar of Monpirit village in the upazila.
Abu Siddque, officer-in-charge of Baraigram police station said Liakat, Halim Ali and Amir Chan went to steal fish from the pond at the village on Monday night.
However, Halim was caught red-handed by a guard while the duo managed to flee, he said, adding Liakat had been missing since the incident.
Locals found his body lying on a side of the canal and informed police in the morning, he said.
The body was sent to Sadar Hospital morgue for autopsy.
1 year ago