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'I had no intention of killing him, I am not remorseful’
The prime accused in the case filed over the lynching of Wahiduzzaman Shamim in Debhata, Satkhira, Fazlul Haque Ameni, has said he had no intention of killing the victim and that the incident happened accidentally, adding that he was not remorseful. He made the comments while responding to questions from journalists following his arrest. Ameni was arrested around 11pm on Saturday from a relative’s house in Faridpur village of Kaliganj upazila in Satkhira.
Two arrested over mob killing in Satkhira, prime accused at large
A murder case has been filed over the lyincing of Wahiduzzaman Shamim, a man with mental health issues, in Debhata, Satkhira, following allegations of religious insult and incitement through Facebook Live and posts. Shamim’s elder brother, Abdul Jalil, filed the case with Debhata police station on Thursday night, naming 10 people, with Fazlul Haque Ameni of Parulia named as the prime accused. Another 200-250 unidentified people have also been accused.
Mob killed Shamim after dragging him from hospital; alleged instigator still free
A man who publicly acknowledged mobilising people through Facebook ahead of the mob killing of Wahiduzzaman Shamim over allegations of blasphemy in Satkhira’s Debhata remains unarrested, even as police investigate the brutal attack in which the victim was dragged from a health facility and beaten to death. Fazlul Haque Amini, identified by the victim’s family as a key instigator, has continued posting on social media and openly challenged the authorities to take action against him.
Durga idol made with 1.5 lakh matchsticks draws crowds in Satkhira
A Durga idol crafted from more than 150,000 matchsticks and over 10kg of silk thread has become a major attraction ahead of this year’s Sharadiya Durga Puja in Satkhira. The unusual idol, created at the Dhulihar-Brahmarajpur Sri Sri Durga Puja Mandap in Satkhira Sadar, is drawing visitors eager to admire its intricate craftsmanship.
UP member accused of removing road bricks in Satkhira
A Union Parishad member has been accused of removing around 50,000 bricks from a herringbone road in Ashashuni upazila of Satkhira and using some of them in another road project under the KABITA programme. Residents of Hanskhali village have submitted a written complaint to the upazila nirbahi officer (UNO), seeking an investigation, action against those responsible for and immediate repair of the damaged road.
Body of Bangladeshi killed in Israeli drone strike in Lebanon reaches Satkhira
The body of a Bangladeshi worker from Kalaroa upazila of Satkhira, who was killed in a reported Israeli drone strike in Lebanon, reached his village home yesterday morning, plunging his family and neighbours into grief. The deceased was identified as Shuvo Das of Shripatipur village in the upazila. His body reached home around 10am, about three months and 25 days after his death in a drone strike in a conflict zone in southern Lebanon on May 11.
Sundarbans to reopen tomorrow amid debt, pirate fears
After a three-month closure, the Sundarbans will reopen to fishermen, forest workers and tourists tomorrow, bringing hope of renewed income to thousands of people dependent on the forest. But for many in Satkhira’s Shyamnagar and surrounding coastal areas, the reopening also means returning to mounting debt and renewed fears of forest pirates.
Women shoulder family burden as Sundarbans bans leave men jobless
Seasonal restrictions on forest and marine resources in Bangladesh’s southwest leave families facing unemployment, debt pressure and unequal wages, pushing women into demanding low-paid labour. Sabina Khatun, from East Kalinagar in Munshiganj of Shyamnagar upazila in Bangladesh’s southwestern Satkhira district, has become a living example of the occupational crisis facing coastal communities. Her husband, Abdus Salam, is a fisher dependent on the Sundarbans.
Centuries-old temple set for restoration in Satkhira
The historic Shyamsundar Temple at Sonabaria village in Kalaroa upazila of Satkhira is finally set to receive long-awaited conservation attention, with Department of Archaeology preparing to undertake scientific documentation before launching full-scale restoration. The development follows a series of media reports highlighting the temple’s deteriorating condition and urging authorities to take immediate steps to preserve the heritage site.
Health minister visits Tala Health Complex, promises upgrade to 100-bed hospital
Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain made a surprise visit to Tala Upazila Health Complex in Satkhira on Sunday, inspecting hospital facilities and pledging to upgrade the facility to a 100-bed hospital. Arriving at around 10:30 am, the minister began his inspection in the hospital kitchen, where he sampled food prepared for patients to assess its quality.
From Ganabahini to Jamaat: Rise and fall of Gazi Nazrul Islam
Gazi Nazrul Islam has long been a prominent and controversial figure in the politics of Satkhira. His political journey has taken several turns, beginning with his alleged involvement in the armed wing of Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JASAD), known as Ganabahini, during his youth, before later joining Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. He was elected three times as a Member of Parliament (MP) from the Satkhira-4 constituency (Shyamnagar and parts of Kaliganj).
Hundreds rally in Satkhira, demand probe into Jamaat MP
Public pressure intensified on Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami lawmaker Gazi Nazrul Islam on Wednesday as hundreds of people marched through Shyamnagar in Satkhira, demanding an impartial investigation into allegations surrounding the MP and calling on both the party and the authorities to take appropriate action if the allegations are substantiated.
River erosion threatens 200-year-old Budhhata Market in Satkhira
Budhhata Market, a 200-year-old commercial hub in Ashashuni Upazila of Satkhira, is facing an existential threat as severe erosion by the Betna River continues to destroy its protective embankment, putting hundreds of businesses and livelihoods at risk. The historic marketplace, one of the region's busiest rural trading centers, hosts weekly markets every Monday and Friday, with transactions worth several crore taka.
Eviction drive launched to remove illegal structures in Satkhira
Satkhira district administration has prepared an eviction plan to remove illegal encroachments from major rivers, including the Kapotaksha, Ichamati, and Betna, to restore water flow, protect biodiversity, and preserve navigability. The administration has identified 302 illegal encroachers after field-level investigations and re-verification by Assistant Commissioners (Land), following instructions from the National River Conservation Commission.
Integrated health risk preparedness drill held in Satkhira
An integrated preparedness and field simulation drill on managing health risks during cyclones, exacerbated by climate change, was held on Thursday at Protapnagar United Academy in Ashashuni upazila of Satkhira. The exercise was organized by Upazila Disaster Management Committee with financial support from Sanofi Foundation and technical assistance from CARE Project implemented by Action Against Hunger (ACF) and Uttaran. The event was inaugurated by Satkhira Deputy Commissioner Kausar Aziz.
Ex-MP Laila Parveen shown arrested in murder case, bail denied
Former Member of Parliament Laila Parveen Sejuti has been shown arrested in a murder case filed with Satkhira Sadar Police Station, despite previously securing High Court bail in three separate cases related to arson, vandalism, looting, and alleged violations of the Special Powers Act. The order was issued on Sunday by the court of Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Bilash Mondal following an application from the case’s investigating officer.
Satkhira sees surplus of sacrificial animals ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
Ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, Satkhira is seeing a large surplus of sacrificial animals, with around 18,000 animals expected to remain unsold after meeting local demand. While this reflects growth in domestic livestock production, many farmers are worried about recovering their investment due to rising fodder prices. According to the District Livestock Department, a total of 12,894 farms across Satkhira have prepared animals for this year’s Eid market.
Six years after Cyclone Amphan, many people still struggling to recover
Six years after Super Cyclone Amphan tore through the Satkhira coast, thousands of people in the region are still struggling to recover from the devastation that reshaped their lives. On May 20, 2020, Amphan struck the coastal district with wind speeds reaching 148 kilometres per hour, according to the Meteorological Office. The cyclone raged for nearly 15 hours, triggering tidal surges of up to 12 feet and causing widespread destruction across Satkhira.
Lawyer dies after thunderstorm panic in Satkhira
A woman lawyer died after reportedly suffering a heart attack triggered by a loud lightening sound during a nor'wester in Satkhira on Monday night. The deceased was identified as Advocate Kamrun Nahar, 49, wife of former Satkhira cricketer and director of Clemon Satkhira Cricket Academy, Ekramul Islam Lalu. The incident occurred around 8:30pm in an area adjacent to Zia Hall of Satkhira Government College. Her death has cast a shadow of grief over the district’s legal, sports and social circles.
Murarikati Fair showcases folk heritage and communal harmony
Murarikati village in Kalaroa upazila of Satkhira comes alive each year as thousands of visitors gather for a centuries-old folk festival celebrated for its cultural richness and spirit of communal harmony.
Satkhira family devastated after son killed in Lebanon drone strike
Three years ago, Suranjan Das sold his family’s century-old ancestral home and took high-interest loans to send his son, Shubo Das, to Lebanon in the hope of overcoming poverty. Now, the family is waiting for his body to return home. Shubo Das, 25, was killed in an Israeli drone strike in the Maifadoun area of southern Lebanon on Monday night. On Wednesday afternoon, a scene of grief unfolded at the family’s rented house in Sripatipur village under Kalaroa municipality in Satkhira.
Coastal fishermen grapple with poverty during fishing ban period
The Bay of Bengal is both a source of livelihood and constant danger for thousands of fishermen along the coast of Satkhira. They venture into deep waters to catch fish, risking storms, rough seas and pirate attacks. Yet despite contributing to the fisheries sector, many of these fishermen return home to poverty, debt and uncertainty.
2 Bangladeshis killed in Israeli drone strike in Lebanon
Two Bangladeshi workers were killed on Monday at around 12 noon local time in an Israeli drone strike in the Zebdine area of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon. The Bangladesh Embassy in Beirut confirmed the deaths. The deceased were identified as Shafiqul Islam, 48, son of Afsar Ali from Bhaluka Chandpur village in Satkhira Sadar upazila, and Md Nahidul Islam Nahid, 22, son of Md Abdul Kader from Kadakati village in Assasuni upazila.
Female workers still face wage discrimination in Satkhira
Although the equal wage law was passed in 2006, its effective implementation remains largely absent even after nearly two decades in the coastal areas of Satkhira. Female workers continue to receive lower wages than their male counterparts for the same amount and type of work, forcing them into ongoing financial hardship.
Sundarbans honey harvesting begins amid security concerns
The annual honey harvesting season in the Sundarbans begins on Tuesday amid growing security concerns, with many collectors hesitant to enter the forest. Seasonal blooms of Khalisa, Goran, Pashur and Hargoja trees have already spread across the forest, drawing swarms of bees and signalling the start of harvesting. However, fear of bandit activity is overshadowing preparations among "mouals" (traditional honey collectors).
How national footballer Razia Sultana died
Razia Sultana, a former national women's team footballer, died of childbirth complications at her home in Satkhira on Thursday. Razia, 20, breathed her last due to excessive bleeding after childbirth at her village home in Lakshinathpur of Mautla Union Parishad under Kaliganj Upazila. Family members and Upazila Chairman Said Mehdi said Razia gave birth to a son at 10pm on Wednesday. Later, she started bleeding excessively around 4am.
Body of BSF member washes ashore in Satkhira
The body of an Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has been recovered from the banks of the Ichamati River on the Hardaha border in Satkhira. The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) recovered the body after being informed by the locals. The deceased has been identified as Mohammad Riaz Uddin, 30. He was serving in the Sobaham camp. On Thursday night, a boat carrying a BSF patrol team sank during a storm. At that time, BSF member Mohammad Riaz Uddin was reported missing.
Language Movement: 70% of Satkhira schools lack permanent Shaheed Minars
More than 70 years after the Language Movement in 1952, more than 73% of educational institutions in Satkhira have yet to construct a permanent Shaheed Minar. To commemorate International Mother Language and Martyrs' Day, makeshift Shaheed Minars are sometimes erected, or neighboring schools pay homage when an institution lacks one. Officially, there is a directive mandating a permanent Shaheed Minar in every educational institution of the country to honor the language soldiers.
Ailing minor dies without getting treatment as extortionist gang blocks road in Satkhira
An eight-month-old ailing boy died without getting treatment on time as an easy-bike carrying the boy was obstructed allegedly by a local extortionist gang on Satkhira-Ashashuni road in Satkhira. The allegation of blocking the road has been brought against the local “Lal Bahini”. The minor boy Pritam Sana, son of Bikash Sana and Bandana Sana of Daspara area, was suffering from Pneumonia. The incident, which took place on Thursday, cast a shadow of mourning on the area.
Two electrocuted in Satkhira
Two people in Satkhira were electrocuted to death in two separate incidents after being touched by an electric wire and being entangled in irrigation pumps in the Shyamnagar upazila of Satkhira. The incidents took place in the Patrakhola and Lakshmi Khali areas of the upazila on Thursday night. The deceased are Sannyasi Charan Das, 48, son of Keshav Chandra Das of Gopalpur village, and Ujjal Hossain, 27, son of Hazrat Ali Gain of Lakshmi Khali village.
‘17% of coastal population to become refugees by 2050’
By 2050, at least 17% of people living in the country's coastal areas will be displaced due to the rising sea level triggered by climate change. At the same time, 40% of the land will become barren. Experts shared these insights, quoting the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), at an advocacy workshop aimed at capacity building for climate refugees in Satkhira.
Satkhira woman gives birth inside ambulance carrying her husband’s body
A woman gave birth to a baby girl on Thursday inside an ambulance on the way to her home in Ashashuni upazila with the body of her husband who died at a hospital in Satkhira town. The incident took place around 11am. Family sources said Altaf Hossain, 35, a brick kiln worker of Pratapnagar of the upazila, died of cancer earlyThursday at Satkhira Medical College Hospital.
Tiger carcass found floating in Sundarbans’ river
The Forest Department has recovered a carcass of a tiger floating in the river. Directed by Burigoalini Forest Station Officer (SO) Habibul Islam, a group of workers recovered the headless and decomposed carcass floating in the Raimangal River at around 6pm.
Indian couple killed in Satkhira road accident
An Indian couple was killed when a truck crashed into a private car at Taltala in Sadar upazila of Satkhira district on Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 8am in front of the Satkhira camp of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). The deceased were identified as Asim Kumar Biswas, 45 and his wife Chobi Biswas, 42, hailing from Siliguri in India’s West Bengal.
Satkhira Shibir activist held for trying to vandalize vehicles
Police on Thursday detained one activist of Bangladesh Islami Chhatrashibir, the student wing of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, for trying to vandalize vehicles in Satkhira’s Debhata. The identity of the detainee could not yet be known. Ajibur Rahman Alim, leader of the Satkhira unit Bangladesh Jatiya Sramik League said that the Chhatra Shibir leaders and activists staged a procession in the afternoon from the east side of Bahera market.
Cyclone Midhili likely to make landfall in Bangladesh on Friday
The cyclonic storm Midhili is likely to hit the Bangladesh coast on Friday. The Meteorological Department anticipates a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal to intensify into a cyclonic storm within the next 24 hours. Meanwhile, the district administration in Satkhira has implemented comprehensive preparations to address the impact of Cyclone Midhili.
1.24C worth of gold bars seized in Satkhira, 1 held
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained a man and seized 10 gold bars worth Tk1.24 crore from the Baskal area of Bhomra land port in Satkhira on Thursday. The detainee was identified as Ashraful Islam, 24, son of Noor Hamza of Satkhira Sadar upazila. Tipped off, a team, under the leadership of Md Asaduzzaman of Bhomra BOP, strategically took position near the main pillar 3 near the Baskal area on Thursday morning. Ashraful Islam was detained while riding his bicycle through the area at the time.
Durga Puja's unique gateway: A metro rail experience at Satkhira temple
As Durga Puja approaches, all the preparations have been completed in Satkhira to celebrate the most significant religious festival for the Hindu community in Bangladesh. Each puja mandap in Satkhira stands adorned with exquisitely crafted idols of Goddess Durga, featuring a rich tapestry of vibrant colors and intricate cotton stripes.
Home Minister: Visa policy internal matter of US
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Saturday said the visa policy is an internal matter for the US and they have the discretion to grant or deny visas to any individuals. "We have nothing to say on this. The visa policy will be applied to those who want to obstruct and sabotage the next election. Ahead of the upcoming elections, all political parties will want to come out with their various demands,” the minister made the remarks during an event.
Hindu homes, temple attacked in Satkhira
Several Hindu homes were looted and three idols were desecrated at the local temple in Fultala village of Munshiganj union in Shyamnagar upazila Tuesday night Dhaka Tribune The attackers wanted to abduct the victim’s daughter following a dispute between the two parties regarding the harassment of the girl, say locals Assailants attacked multiple homes and one temple belonging to a Hindu community in Satkhira.
Newborn rescued from Satkhira dustbin
The 5-day-old boy was abandoned by her mother on Saturday night, say hospital authorities Authorities on Sunday rescued a newborn baby boy from a dustbin at Satkhira Medical College and Hospital (SMCH). Confirming the matter to Dhaka Tribune, Dr Shekh Kudrat-E-Khuda of SMCH said: “On Sunday morning, patients at the hospital heard the crying of a newborn baby coming from one of the dustbins here. They then informed us about the matter.
Royal Bengal Tiger sighted near locality in Sundarbans after almost 9 years
A Royal Bengal Tiger on the banks of Chuna River in Munshiganj, Satkhira on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Dhaka Tribune It entered the area in search of food, say locals Locals on Tuesday spotted a Royal Bengal Tiger in Sundarbans near the locality for the first time in almost nine years. The tiger was sighted on the banks of Chuna River in Munshiganj, Satkhira. It crossed a small canal and stayed there for a while before going deep into the forest again, witnesses said.
UP chairman shot, stabbed in Satkhira
Kaikhali Union Parishad Chairman Sheikh Abdur Rahman is now undergoing treatment at Satkhira Medical College Hospital Unidentified miscreants have shot and stabbed a Union Parishad (UP) chairman in Satkhira. The incident took place at the district’s Kaikhali Union Parishad office around 7:30pm on Sunday, when 10-12 miscreants, all in black head coverings, tried to kill the chairman.
Gardening makes physically challenged youth self-reliant in Satkhira
Mehedi grows different kind of vegetables at the garden by his home Mehedi Hasan, a physically challenged youth from Gholgholia village of Satkhira’s Debhata upazila has become self-reliant after he was trained in gardening by the local agriculture office. Mehedi's father Abul Kashem said, despite being 100% speech impaired and 40% physically challenged, Mehedi became the highest earning member of the family and supports his family with his hard work.
Sundarbans reopening for tourists from Sunday under 5 conditions
Tour operators said early response from tourists was much higher than before even amid the pandemic The world's largest mangrove forest, the Sundarbans, is set to reopen for tourists on Sunday under five conditions following a seven-month closure due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The Burigoalini forest station of Shyamnagar upazila informed trawler owners of the conditions at a meeting on Saturday morning.
Woman sexually assaulted in Satkhira
The woman said she has been receiving threats from the perpetrators A woman accused six people including a local Chhatra League leader of sexually assaulting her in Satkhira's Assasuni. The woman on Friday filed a written complaint in this regard with Assasuni police, primarily accusing Sakib Billah, president of Khajra union ward no 5 unit Chhatra League. The other accused are: Raihan Khoka, Al Amin Morol, Md Shubho, Mamun Hossain Babu, and Majnu Sardar.
Newborn left abandoned by road in Satkhira
The baby was born 3 to 4 hours before being found Locals found a newborn boy left abandoned at Golkhali Mohashoshan area by the Kaliganj road in Satkhira on Sunday evening. Upon finding the baby inside a shopping bag in a pile of rubbish, locals admitted him to the Kaliganj Upazila Health Complex. "The baby was born 3 to 4 hours before it was admitted to our hospital," said Kaliganj Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer Dr Sheikh Taiyebur Rahman.
5 killed in Bhola, Satkhira road accidents
At least 5 people including a child were killed in separate road accidents in Bhola and Satkhira on Tuesday. In Satkhira, at least two people were killed in a head on collision between a motorcycle and a trolley on Satkhira-Jessore Highway in the town’s Madhobkati Bazar at around 10am. The deceased were identified as Rakibur Rahman,24, son of Mofabbar Rahman from Boddipur Colony and Mokhlesur Rahman, 28, son of Amzed Ali, from Minjitpur area of Satkhira town.
River erosion takes serious turn in Sylhet, Satkhira
Thousands of houses and a vast tract of cropland of Baurbhag, Katakhal, Mallifaud Kandi, Lamanigram villages are under threat of being devoured by Nayagang and Borogang rivers in the Jaintiapur upazila River erosion in Sylhet and Satkhira has taken a serious turn, pushing homes, roads and a vast tract of cropland to the verge of destruction.
Jubo League leader’s fingers cut to the bones over Tk20 in Satkhira
Locals said the duo managed to avoid legal action for their connection with the political influentials and were in hiding for a long time Four fingers of a Jubo League leader have been cut allegedly by Chhatra League leaders over a dispute that reportedly occurred for as little as Tk20 in Satkhira. The incident took place at the Itagachha area of Satkhira Sadar upazila on Wednesday.
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