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Photo: CollectedPORT SUDAN, Sudan, Dec 20, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Sudan's Prime Minister Kamil Idris left for New York Saturday to meet the UN chief and other officials and discuss humanitarian access and a possible ceasefire, two government sources said. Earlier this month, Guterres said the United Nations was preparing talks with both sides in Geneva, but without specifying a date. Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said last week he was ready to work with Trump to resolve the conflict, following talks in Riyadh with Prince Mohammed. Saudi Arabia is part of a four-nation mediation group, alongside the United States, United Arab Emirates and Egypt, that has stepped up diplomatic efforts in recent months. Egypt, a key ally of Sudan's army, warned on Thursday that escalating violence "directly affects Egyptian national security" and stressed that preserving Sudanese state institutions remains a "red line".

NARSINGDI, Dec 20, 2025 (BSS) - Police arrested four drug traffickers along with 5.7 kilograms of ganja in two separate operations in Belabo upazila of the district. According to police, acting on a tip-off, a team led by Sub-Inspector Arif of Belabo Police Station set up a checkpoint on the Dhaka-Sylhet Highway near Darikandi Bus Stand Jame Mosque on Friday night. On the same day, in another operation, police arrested two more drug traffickers with 4 kilograms of ganja from in front of Labiba Bus Counter at Baraicha Bus Stand area of Belabo upazila. They were identified as Sharif Ahmed, 20, and Md Shanto, 21, both hailing from Bijoynagar upazila of Brahmanbaria district. Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Belabo Police Station SM Aman Ullah said two separate cases were filed under Belabo Police Station, and legal action was taken under Section 36(1)19(a) of the Narcotics Control Act.

Miscreants set fire to the office of the Senior District Election Officer in Kushtia Sadar upazila on Saturday. Office staff said the fire was set around 8:30AM by pouring inflammable materials through a rear window of the office building. On information, Deputy Commissioner Iqbal Hossain visited the election office around 9:30am. Election office security guard Razzak said, "Sensing smoke and the smell of fire, I rushed downstairs and saw the fire." District Election Office accountant Md Asaduzzaman said the room where the fire broke out was the store room of the Sadar upazila election office where all voter-related information is kept.

Two Bangladeshi youths were shot dead by Indian Khasis near the Sylhet border on Friday, according to local administration officials, police and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). The incident occurred around noon at the Damdama border under Uttar Ranikai Union of Companiganj upazila in Sylhet. According to BGB and police sources, Ashiqur Rahman was shot at a place called Paraihat, about 600 yards inside Indian territory near Sub-Pillar No. Around the same time, Moshaeed Ali was shot dead by Khasis near the Radan area, close to the border on the Indian side. Companiganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge Shafiqul Islam, citing BGB sources, confirmed that two Bangladeshi youths were killed by gunfire from across the border.

President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Saturday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Abdul Karim Khandker, widely known as AK Khandker, Bir Uttam. AK Khandker, a freedom fighter, former Deputy Chief of Staff of the Liberation Forces, first Chief of the Bangladesh Air Force and former government minister, passed away at 10:35am on Saturday due to old age complications. In a condolence message, President Shahabuddin recalled his significant contributions to the 1971 Liberation War and prayed for the eternal peace of his departed soul. A distinguished freedom fighter and visionary military leader, AK Khandker played a key role in the Liberation War as Deputy Chief of Staff under the Mujibnagar government. After independence, he became the first chief of the Bangladesh Air Force, spearheading efforts to rebuild and strengthen the force.

The protest march, organized by the Udichi, began at Paltan Mor in front of Udichi’s central office opposite the National Press Club. After that, direct threats were issued against Udichi,” Dey said. “Despite being fully aware of the situation, the interim government and the administration took no measures to protect Udichi. Udichi leaders further alleged that, despite clear threats from various quarters, the government’s inaction has effectively emboldened fundamentalist forces. He further alleged that Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union (Rucsu) Vice President Zahid also issued threats and incited violence against Udichi on the same night.

The 68th sugarcane threshing season of Thakurgaon Sugar Mills Ltd. was inaugurated on Saturday by dumping sugarcane in a donga at the "Cane Carrier" premises of the sugar mill. The inaugural ceremony, organised by Thakurgaon Sugar Mills Ltd., was presided over by the Managing Director (MD) of the mill Md. During the time, various senior officials and employees of Thakurgaon Sugar Mill, Panchagarh Sugar Mill, Setabganj Sugar Mill were present. In the 2024-2025 planting season, there are 6,060 acres of standing sugarcane, and the target of sugarcane planting is 6,500 acres in the season of 2025-2026. Thakurgaon Sugar Mill has been occupying the first or second place in sugar production among all the sugar mills across the country by maintaining a relatively high level of sugar quality and extraction.

Year after year, migration costs continue to rise in Bangladesh. Studies and surveys show actual costs run several times higher, with a large share siphoned off by middlemen and labour-market syndicates. In contrast, the average monthly income stands at Tk23,693—meaning it takes more than 17 months on average to recover the migration cost. The report further states that for skilled male migrants, the cost rises to Tk427,217, with an average monthly income of Tk29,477. With a monthly salary of Tk16,678, it takes them nearly seven months to recover that amount.

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested seven people as suspects in connection with the killing of a Hindu youth who was beaten to death in Bhaluka Upazila of Mymensingh district. Chief Adviser's Press Wing disclosed the information on Saturday, reports BSS. The arrestees are Md Limon Sarkar, 19, Md Tarek Hossain, 19, Md Manik Mia, 20, Ershad Ali, 39, Nijum Uddin, 20, Alamgir Hossain, 38, and Md Miraj Hossain Akon, 46. RAB-14 conducted operations at different locations and arrested the suspects in connection with the incident.

BNP senior leader Mirza Abbas on Saturday alleged that a few political parties are trying to fish in troubled waters by holding people hostage to serve their narrow political interests. “A few political parties are trying to hold the people of Bangladesh hostage to gain political advantage. We will restore our right to vote at any cost.”The BNP leader also warned against any attempts to disrupt the next election. Their activities are systematic and continuous,” the BNP leader said. But you did not accept that hand of cooperation,” the BNP leader said.

Security has been tightened at the Indian Assistant High Commission office and the visa application centre in Sylhet amid heightened tensions following recent protests in the city. According to police sources, security was reinforced from Friday morning at the Assistant High Commission office located in Block ‘E’ of the city’s Upashahar area, the residence of the Assistant High Commissioner in the same locality, and the visa application centre in the Shobhanighat area. Following the incident, Gano Odhikar Parishad announced a programme to besiege the Assistant High Commission office. Police, CRT and army personnel were seen stationed in front of the Indian Assistant High Commission office in the Upashahar area on Friday afternoon. Stones were thrown at the Sylhet office of a national daily and at a restaurant in the Chowhatta area.

A Dhaka court has granted a second four-day remand for the wife, brother-in-law, and a female friend of Faisal Karim Masud (alias Rahul Daud), the prime suspect in the murder of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi. The remanded suspects are Faisal’s wife, Saheda Parvin Samia, his brother-in-law, Wahid Ahmed Shipu, and his friend, Maria Akter Lima. Initially filed as an attempted murder case, it has now been converted into a regular murder case under relevant sections of the Penal Code following his death. Investigators believe the assassination was part of a deep-rooted conspiracy to sabotage the upcoming election and instill fear among candidates. Based on CCTV footage and evidence, the involvement of the prime suspect, Faisal, has been confirmed.

NARSINGDI, Dec 20, 2025 (BSS) - Police today arrested Ekramul Islam, Vice-President of Narsingdi District Awami League and an accused in a murder case linked to the anti-discrimination student movement, during 'Operation Devil Hunt.' A team from Narsingdi Sadar Police Station arrested Ekramul, also a former President of the Narsingdi District Jubo League this afternoon. Police said he was arrested on allegations of involvement in attacks on protesters, killings and subsequent acts of sabotage during the student-public mass uprising in Narsingdi on August 5. Officer-in-Charge of Narsingdi Sadar Police Station Al Mamun said police have intensified operations to arrest criminals since the launch of Operation Devil Hunt. He added that Ekramul Islam is a named accused in a student murder case and that legal proceedings are underway to produce him before the court.

The Inqilab Mancha issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the government for the arrest of Hadi's killers, after thousands of people gathered at Dhaka's Shahbagh intersection this Saturday afternoon following the funeral prayers for Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of the Inqilab Mancha and one of the key leaders of the July mass uprising. After Osman Hadi's burial on Saturday afternoon, Abdullah Al Jaber, member secretary of the organization, took position at Shahbagh intersection and stated that if no response comes from the government regarding the arrest of Sharif Osman Hadi's killers by 5:15pm on Sunday, they will stage another sit-in at Shahbagh. Earlier, people began gathering at Shahbagh intersection from around 3:30pm onwards. Prior to this, Osman Hadi's funeral prayers were held at 2:30pm at the South Plaza of the National Parliament Building. After the funeral prayers concluded, he was buried beside the grave of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam near the Dhaka University Central Mosque.