Thousands of people have bid an emotional farewell to Osman Hadi, convenor of the Inqilab Moncho platform who died after being shot earlier this month. Hadi was then laid to rest beside the grave of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam at the mausoleum on the Dhaka University campus. Mahmudur Rahman, editor of the newspaper Amar Desh, described Osman Hadi as the “third martyr in the movement against Indian aggression” in Bangladesh. “I have come here today to lay Hadi to rest,” he said after the burial of Hadi on Dhaka University campus. “Dear Osman Hadi, we have not come here to say goodbye.

Education Advisor CR Abrar has said some “extremist, reckless groups” are trying to create anarchy and lawlessness across Bangladesh by taking advantage of the murder of Inqilab Moncho Convenor Sharif Osman bin Hadi. In a statement on Saturday, the advisor said: “While the entire nation is mourning the heartbreaking incident of the death of Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi, a few extremist, reckless groups are taking advantage of this incident and trying to create chaos and anarchy in different parts of the country.”In a statement on Saturday, the advisor said the groups attacked cultural and media institutions, taking advantage of the national mourning following Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi’s death. "These groups attacked and set fire to the Chayanaut building, a long-standing cultural institution, destroying many of its music and educational materials. “The school called Nalonda, which is run by Chayanaut, was also damaged in this attack. “The actions of these self-interested quarters are not just an attempt to tarnish the spirit of the July movement; they also risk advancing the conspiracy of anti-Bangladesh ‘fascist’ forces.”

EC officials said that on Friday evening, postal ballots were sent to expatriate Bangladeshis living in Australia, the United Kingdom (UK) and Malaysia. Meanwhile, as of 7:30 pm on Saturday, a total of 540,610 voters have registered through the ‘Postal Vote BD’ app. (c) After marking the ballot paper, voters will place only the ballot paper in the small envelope (Form-10 Ka) and seal it. Only postal ballots received before the start of counting will be included in the count. Voters can monitor the status of their ballots using the ‘Postal Vote BD’ app.

Anis Alamgir. File PhotoDHAKA, Dec 20, 2025 (BSS) - A Dhaka court today ordered journalist Anis Alamgir to be sent to jail in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act with Uttara West Police Station. Police produced Anis Alamgir before the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka after completion of his five-day remand and sought his detention in jail until the investigation is completed. After hearing, Metropolitan Magistrate Hasan Shahadat passed the order sending him to jail. Earlier, Anis Alamgir was taken into custody by the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police on Sunday night after he came out of a gym on Road No.

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Photo: BSSRANGPUR, Dec 20, 2025 (BSS) - The Gayebana Janaza (funeral in absentia) of Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi, the spokesperson of Inqilab Mancha, was held in front of the July Memorial Square in Rangpur city this evening. After the Gayebana Janaza, a special prayer was offered for the repose of the soul of unprecedented revolutionary leader and patriot Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi. Azadi Azadi', 'Awami League er Astana, Bhenge Dao Guriye Dao' became a buzz with slogans on the streets. At a short rally after the protest, the speakers said that Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi was an uncompromising voice against oppression and torture. The speakers demanded the immediate arrest and visible prosecution of the killers of Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi.

Six Bangladesh Army peacekeepers martyred in Sudan arrive Dhaka, honored with solemn military tributes. Photo : ISPRDHAKA, Dec 20, 2025 (BSS)- The bodies of six Bangladesh Army peacekeepers, martyred in a terrorist drone attack on a United Nations Mission Base in Sudan, arrived in Dhaka today, drawing solemn tributes from military and civil authorities. The bodies were received by Lieutenant General Mizanur Rahman Shamim, Chief of General Staff of the Bangladesh Army. Following funeral prayers at the Central Mosque of Dhaka Cantonment on December 21, the bodies will be flown by helicopter to their respective hometowns for burial with full military honours. In the same attack, nine other Bangladeshi peacekeepers were injured.

Photo : BSSKHULNA, Dec 20, 2025 (BSS) - A three-day international conference titled the 7th International Conference on Electrical, Information and Communication Technology (EICT 2025) concluded at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) on Friday evening at the Teachers’ Auditorium of the university guest house. Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof Dr Md Maksud Helali, was present as the chief patron of the conference. The programme was presided over by Conference Chair and Dean of the Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Prof Dr Md Rafiqul Islam. The international conference, which began on December 18, focused on recent developments and challenges in the fields of electrical, information and communication technology. Among others, Organising Chair Prof Dr Kazi Md Rakibul Alam, Publication Chair Prof Dr Monir Hossain, TPC Chair Prof Dr Md Rafiqul Islam and TPC Secretary Prof Dr A B M Awlad Hossain, were present.

DHAKA, Dec 20, 2025 (BSS)— Veteran cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim will take on the wicket-keeping duties for Rajshahi Warriors in the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20, which is set to begin on December 26. However, Rajshahi head coach Hannan Sarkar confirmed that Mushfiqur will indeed keep wickets. "I spoke to Mushfiqur and Shanto who also spoke to him the day after we picked him at the auction. Mushfiq took the matter very positively. He feels at home playing for Rajshahi because it's close to his hometown, Bogra.

File PhotoDHAKA, Dec 20, 2025 (BSS)- Chiefs of three services will meet the Chief Election Commission at Nirbachan Bhaban in the capital’s Agargaon at 12 noon tomorrow, said director (PR) of the EC. After the meeting with the chiefs of three services the EC will review the country’s law and order situation ahead of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election and referendum, the director said.

The chiefs of three services – Bangladesh Army, Bangladesh Navy and Air Force– will meet Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin on Sunday. Due to the meeting, the Election Commission shifted its pre-scheduled meeting on law and order from 10am to 2:30pm. CEC Nasir will chair the meeting on law and order at the Conference Room of the Election Commission in the city. Four election commissioners will be present at the law and order meeting. According to the election schedule, the deadline for the submission of nomination papers is December 29, while the last date for the withdrawal of candidature is January 20.

Which armed groups? The US has blacklisted as “terrorist organizations” several armed groups from within the Hashed al-Shaabi, a former paramilitary alliance now integrated into the armed forces. Other blacklisted groups are:+ Kataeb Hezbollah, one of the most powerful armed groups, supports a parliamentary bloc (six seats). But Iraqi leaders hope for greater foreign investments and support partnerships with US companies. Iraqi armed groups did launch attacks on US troops and largely unsuccessful ones on Israel.

DHAKA, Dec 20, 2025 (BSS) – Over Taka 314 crore has been recovered as compensation in favour of insolvent litigants through the National Legal Aid Services Organization. The report outlined detailed data on legal assistance provided through Legal Aid from 2009 to November 2025. The legal aid services are currently being provided through 64 district Legal Aid offices, the Supreme Court Legal Aid Office, Labour Legal Aid Cells in Dhaka and Chattogram, and the National Legal Aid Helpline Call Centre (toll-free 16699). To ensure access to justice for financially insolvent and disadvantaged litigants, legal aid services are provided at government expense under the Legal Aid Services Act. Later, the services were expanded to include the Supreme Court, Labour Legal Aid Cells in Dhaka and Chattogram, and legal aid services in prisons across the country.

DHKA, Dec 20, 2025 (BSS)—On a day when two Bangladesh pace spearhead faced off in International League T20 (ILT20) in Dubai, Mustafizur Rahman prevailed to lead his side Dubai Capitals to victory, ruining the valiant effort of his compatriot and new ball partner Taskin Ahmed. Mustafizur’s 2-13 became more valuable in his Dubai’s 63-run victory over Sharjah Warriors, who saw Taskin battle lonely for them. Taskin grabbed 3-40 to be the pick of the bowler for Sharjah but despite his superb performance, Dubai posted a challenging 180-6. Taskin later also claimed the wicket of Dasun Shanaka to prevent Dubai from going past 200-run mark. Mustafizur ripped through top order in the first power play, making it impossible for Sharjah to take the chase off.

I've long hoped that when death came I'd face it this way: conscious, reasonably comfortable, upheld in love. She'd fight for my life, yes, but she understood and honored my desire to go on my own terms. It's been satisfying, my life, and wildly varied; I've done things I'm ashamed of but I don't have many regrets. The next few days, as I slowly regained strength, I continued reflecting on my life, my community, and the nature of happiness. One encourages long steady inhales; the other, enchantingly called a "fluttermouth" by the nurses, stimulates thorough expulsion of the breath.