Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi laid to eternal rest beside the National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam near the Dhaka University Central Mosque. He was buried around 3:50pm after his namaz-e-janaza attended by hundreds of thousands at the South Plaza of the Sangsad Bhaban. Based on the family's request, Hadi was buried beside Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam on the Dhaka University campus. Earlier, his namaz-e-janaza was held at the South Plaza of the National Parliament Building after Zuhr prayers. Sharif Osman Hadi was shot on December 12 while travelling in a battery-run auto-rickshaw in the city's Purana Paltan area.

Inqilab Mancha leader Sharif Osman Hadi was laid to rest beside the grave of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam near the Dhaka University Central Mosque. Hadi was buried beside the mosque beside Kazi Nazrul Islam’s grave at around 3:30pm. A state mourning is being observed today over the death of Osman Hadi. Osman Hadi, also a prospective candidate for Dhaka-8, was shot in the head on December 12 while travelling in a rickshaw on Culvert Road in Puratan Paltan. Osman Hadi was shot a day after the Election Commission announced that the next national election would take place on February 12.

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Two more matches of Handball League held on 3rd dayPhoto: BSSDHAKA, Dec 20, 2025 (BSS)- Two more matches of Cute Jashore District Men'sand Women's Handball League, organised by Bangladesh Handball Federation(BHF), were decided on the third day held at Shams-Ul Huda Stadium in Jashoretoday (Saturday). In the day's women's section matches, Moh Sena Oli Ahmed Smrity Sangsadthrashed Tosbir Mahal Ekadash by 25-0 goals while Afsar Ali Smrity Sanghadefeated Bir Muktijoddha Nou Commander Arun Bhattacharya Smrity Sangsad by 4-1 goals.

BAGERHAT, Dec 20, 2025 (BSS) - A pedestrian was killed and another injured in a road accident in Lakurtala Bus Stand area under Sharankhola upazila of the district Friday afternoon. The deceased was identified as Badal Munshi, 55, son of Majid Munshi of Lakurtala-Chalitabunia village under Rayenda union of the upazila. The accident took place when a speedy motorcycle hit Badal while he was crossing the road. Critically injured Badal and bike rider were taken to Sharankhola Hospital where the doctor on duty declared Badal dead. Later bike rider was shifted to Khulna Medical College Hospital.

Syria monitor says US strikes killed at least five IS membersBEIRUT, Lebanon, Dec 20, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Saturday that at least five Islamic State group members including a cell leader were killed in US strikes overnight in eastern Syria's Deir Ezzor province. Observatory chief Rami Abdel Rahman told AFP that the IS suspects were killed in the province's west and that the cell was responsible for operating drones in the area. Earlier, the US military's Central Command had said it struck more than 70 targets in Syria.

Photo: CollectedMUMBAI, India, Dec 20, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Indian selectors dropped Test and ODIcaptain Shubman Gill on Saturday from the T20 squad for the World Cup inFebruary after a prolonged form slump. However, batter Suryakumar Yadav was retained as captain despite similarconcerns over his form. A T20 specialist, Suryakumar has managed just 244 runs across his last 22innings in the format, without a single fifty. All-rounder Axar Patel was named as Suryakumar's deputy. World T20 squad:Suryakumar Yadav (capt), Axar Patel (vice-capt) Abhishek Sharma, SanjuSamson, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Jasprit Bumrah,Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, WashingtonSundar, Ishan Kishan.

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Seven elephants killed by train accident in IndiaNEW DELHI, Dec 20, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - A passenger train smashed into a herd of elephants in India's northeast, killing seven animals on the spot, officials said Saturday. No travellers were injured in the accident in Assam state, home to more than 4,000 of the roughly 22,000 wild elephants in India. Rakesh Reddy told AFP that seven jumbos were killed, and one elephant sustained an injury. Five coaches of the train, which was headed to New Delhi from remote Mizoram state, were derailed. According to parliamentary figures, 629 people were killed by elephants across India in 2023-2024.

Trump says will ask health insurers to cut pricesWASHINGTON, United States, Dec 20, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Donald Trump on Friday said he will urge US health insurance executives to voluntarily lower costs, as millions of Americans brace for a surge in premiums that could prove politically damaging for Republicans. The Republican posited that the approach could work to bring health costs down, too. The announcement reflects growing concern within Trump's own party over how soaring health care costs could haunt Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections. Cash-strapped families will no longer receive health care financial assistance and could see their premiums soar -- or be priced out of medical care entirely. Companies have been making these voluntary deals after Trump sent a letter to 17 major companies over the summer demanding lower drug prices.

Why hangovers happen (and what to do about them)If you party a bit too hard over the holidays, there are still things you can do to mitigate the hangover and replenish key nutrients and minerals. The symptoms of dehydration — headaches, lethargy, dry mouth and dizziness — align nicely with our list of hangover symptoms. The sodium problem: Hyponatremia and hangoversElectrolytes are charged minerals that conduct nerve impulses and balance your body water. Now you have inflammation, which in turn creates digestive symptoms that exacerbate hangover symptoms. You can reduce severity by staying hydrated with electrolytes before, during, and after drinking — and most importantly, by drinking alcohol in moderation.

Yet, despite this progress, a sobering truth remains: Bangladesh’s next phase of growth and dignity will depend not on politics-as-usual, but on genuine statesmanship. Each of these examples underscores a timeless truth: Nations rise when leaders evolve into statesmen. Building unity and national consensusSustainable progress demands that Bangladesh rise above political polarization. They listen, collaborate, and create a shared vision for the nation’s future. When statesmen lead, nations rise.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for calm and urged all concerned in Bangladesh to refrain from violence, reduce tensions and exercise maximum restraint in order to preserve a peaceful electoral environment as the country heads to elections in February. The UN secretary-general condemned the killing of Sharif Osman Bin Hadi and extended his condolences to his family. The UN chief called on the authorities to conduct a prompt, impartial investigation, in line with international human rights standards. "I have been asked about the current situation in Bangladesh, and I can tell you that the secretary-general condemns the killing of a youth protest leader, Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, and extends his condolences to his family," said Stéphane Dujarric, spokesman for the secretary-general, during a regular briefing at the UN Headquarters on December 19.

Air Vice Marshal (retd) AK Khandaker, Bir Uttam, deputy chief of staff of the Liberation War and former chief of the Bangladesh Air Force, passed away on Saturday morning. He later became the first chief of the Bangladesh Air Force, leading efforts to rebuild and reorganise the force after independence. Role in the Liberation WarDuring the war, AK Khandaker joined India after defecting from the Pakistan Air Force and was entrusted with overseeing training and operations. For his outstanding contribution to the Liberation War, he was awarded the gallantry title Bir Uttam. Post-war career and recognitionAfter independence, Khandaker took charge as the first chief of the Bangladesh Air Force and led its post-war reorganisation.

A large number of mourners thronged the Metro Rail on Saturday to attend the namaz-e-janaza of Inquilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi. People from different parts of the capital were seen using the Metro Rail from early morning to reach the janaza venue, resulting in heavy passenger pressure at key stations. Hadi was shot in the head on December 12 while travelling in a rickshaw on Culvert Road in Puratan Paltan. He initially underwent surgery at Dhaka Medical College Hospital and was later admitted to Evercare Hospital. For advanced treatment, he was airlifted to Singapore, where he succumbed to his injuries on the night of December 18.