Articles by Nasir Uddin
Jamaat chief: No reason to view Ishraque’s actions negatively
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Opposition Leader in Parliament Shafiqur Rahman has said there is no reason to view State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishraque Hossain’s actions during an anti-drug drive negatively, although carrying a firearm in public could set a dangerous example. “His actions cannot be described negatively. But when an elected representative or a state minister carries a firearm in broad daylight or points it at someone, he may have acted with good intentions.
Analytical and dynamical insights into the (2 + 1) dimensional fractional mKdV Zakharov Kuznetsov framework
Abstract Fractional nonlinear evolution equations serve as a fundamental model to capture complex phenomena with memory effects, anomalous dispersion and long-range interaction. In this study, the (2 + 1)-dimensional fractional modified Korteweg–de Vries–Zakharov–Kuznetsov (mKdV–ZK) equation is studied, and its application in the context of nonlinear wave propagation in plasma physics and other nonlinear media is discussed.
Home minister: No plan for an operation like ‘Clean Heart’
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said the government has no plans at present to launch an operation similar to "Operation Clean Heart". He made the statement while speaking to journalists after inaugurating the Criminal Investigation Department’s (CID) Cyber Police Centre at Dampara Police Lines in Chittagong on Wednesday afternoon.
DC, SP rescue CUET VC after 30-hour confinement
Vice-Chancellor of Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) Professor Sheikh Shariful Alam was rescued by the Chittagong deputy commissioner and police superintendent on Tuesday evening after remaining confined to an administrative building for nearly 30 hours amid a student protest. He was taken to Chittagong city for medical treatment.
Beyond Recognition: What Diplomacy Can Do for Rohingya Justice
The Myanmar military forces launched a genocidal campaign against the civilian Rohingya in Rakhine State in 2017. Within two months, more than 750,000 Rohingya people fled to neighbouring Bangladesh[1]. The campaign, known as Operation Clearance, destroyed villages, killed and wounded civilians and subjected women and girls to sexual violence. Yet formal legal and political recognition remains unresolved.
Shahe Alam: 4 crore families to get Family Cards, No bribes needed
State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam has said four crore families will gradually come under the government’s Family Card programme, with no bribes required to obtain the cards. “Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s government is a government of the people. That is why he has introduced several signature projects for the people, including the Family Card. Four crore families will come under the programme. No one needs to pay a bribe to get the card.
Over 8,000 patients, no measles testing facilities in Chittagong hospitals
The number of patients admitted to hospitals in Chittagong with measles symptoms is rising daily, but neither public nor private hospitals in the city have facilities to test for and confirm the disease. As a result, samples from suspected cases must be sent to the National Polio and Measles-Rubella Laboratory (NPML) in Dhaka, delaying diagnosis and complicating treatment management.
Brain MR elastography metrics associated with alterations in learning and memory in people with HIV
Abstract High prevalence of HIV-associated neurocognitive impairment persists despite effective antiretroviral therapy. While conventional neuroimaging has been previously used to explain cognitive deficits in virally suppressed people with HIV (PWH), magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) offers a novel approach to quantify microstructural tissue coherence through brain biomechanics.
Four killed in accident while returning from wedding in Chittagong
Four people were killed and eight others injured in a head-on collision between a covered van and a microbus in Karnaphuli, Chittagong, while they were returning home after attending a wedding ceremony. Two of the deceased died at the scene, while the other two succumbed to their injuries after being taken to hospital, police said. The accident occurred around 2am on Sunday in the College Bazar area of Karnaphuli on the Chittagong-Cox’s Bazar Highway.
63 foreign nationals arrested over online fraud in Chittagong
Chittagong Metropolitan Police’s (CMP) Counter Terrorism Unit and Khulshi police have arrested 63 foreign nationals allegedly involved in an international online fraud gang from a rented house in the Khulshi area of the city. The arrested individuals include citizens of China, Pakistan, Laos, Nepal and Vietnam. Police also recovered 134 mobile phones; 57 laptops and other electronic devices and equipment allegedly used for online fraud and other digital crimes.
Tk3 crore fabric container goes missing at Chittagong Port
A 40-foot container carrying 668 bales of fabric worth around Tk3 crore has gone missing from Chittagong Port after being unloaded on August 15, with port authorities investigating the incident. Chittagong Port Authority Secretary Syed Refayat Hamim told Dhaka Tribune on Monday that the authority had received a complaint about the missing container. “We have received a letter stating that a container is missing. An investigation is ongoing,” he said.
Hijra community leader found dead in Chittagong home
A leader of the Hijra community was found dead at her home in Chittagong city on Saturday, with police suspecting that she was strangled to death. The deceased was Mohammad Mohsin, alias Mousumi Hijra, 52, who was known as a “guruma” among a section of the Hijra community in Chittagong. Police recovered her body from her home in the Hijra colony near Ambagan Railway Colony under Khulshi police station at around 10:30am.
David Emon’s second-in-command Mobarak held after Fatikchhari shootout
Police arrested notorious criminal Mobarak Hossain from the false ceiling of a washroom in Fatikchhari, Chittagong, following a tense hours-long operation on early Wednesday. Mobarak is known as the second-in-command of jailed top criminal David Emon and is allegedly involved in several killings, including the murder of Jubo Dal leader Masud in Raozan.
Rohingya genocide: Will the ICJ verdict bring justice?
It was a historic moment when The Gambia, a small West African nation, submitted a petition to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in November 2019, accusing Myanmar of perpetrating genocide against the Rohingya population in Rakhine State in 2017.
Two foreign vessels collide at Chittagong Port
Two foreign commercial vessels collided at Alpha anchorage in the outer anchorage of Chittagong Port on Friday afternoon, with no casualties reported as of 5pm. The collision between MT Sea Spike and MV Sunshine occurred around 12:30pm. Water entered the engine room of the wheat-carrying Sunshine after its hull was damaged, while Sea Spike also sustained damage in the collision.
S Alam shuts 11 Chittagong factories, leaving over 10,000 jobless
The S Alam Group has shut down 11 industrial units in Chittagong, leaving more than 10,000 workers, officers and employees without jobs, prompting affected workers to demand the reopening of the factories. The latest closure took effect on Friday, when the group suspended operations at its S Alam Refined Sugar Industries in Karnaphuli upazila. Workers at the sugar refinery were laid off on Thursday.
Indian Aadhaar card recovered from alleged top criminal David Imon
An Indian Aadhaar card has been recovered from alleged top criminal of Chittagong, Mobarak Hossain Imon alias David Imon, Chittagong District Police Superintendent (SP) Md Masud Alam said. The recovered card, bearing David Imon's photograph, carries the name "Azahar Khan" and lists the date of birth as May 12, 1998. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, SP Masud said Imon had planned to enter India illegally by crossing the border. "He was supposed to reach India at 6am on Wednesday.
Floods in Chittagong kill 55, damage over 44,000 houses
The death toll from flash floods and landslides triggered by incessant rainfall in Chittagong Division has risen to 55, with more than 44,000 houses damaged across five districts, according to the Divisional Commissioner’s Office. At least 39 people were injured in the disaster as of Tuesday, the office said. Cox’s Bazar recorded the highest number of deaths, with 31 people killed, 24 injured and one person reported missing. In Chittagong district, 15 people died and 12 others were injured.
ISP office in Ctg vandalized, looted after Tk 2C extortion demand
An internet service provider's office in Chittagong was vandalized and looted on Monday after its owner allegedly refused to pay Tk2 crore in extortion. The attack took place around 12:30pm at the office of Digital Dot Net (DDN) on the Chandanpura-Bakalia access road under Chawkbazar Police Station, where a group of armed men allegedly stormed the premises, destroyed equipment, and made off with cash.
12,743 hectares of Aus paddy damaged by floods in Chittagong Division
Torrential rainfall, flash floods, and hill runoff have caused extensive damage to the agriculture sector across five districts in Chittagong Division. Standing Aus paddy, Aman seedbeds, summer vegetables, betel leaf plantations, ginger, turmeric, and horticultural crops have all been submerged by floodwaters. According to preliminary estimates by Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), Aus paddy on 12,743.1 hectares of land has been affected by the disaster.
48-year-old man shot, hacked to death in Chittagong
A 48-year-old man was shot and hacked to death by unidentified assailants while fishing near his home in Hathazari, Chittagong, on Friday morning, police said. The deceased was identified as Muhammad Nurul Azam, son of the late Islam of Khalifa Para in Mekhal Union. He earned his livelihood by sewing clothes at home and lived about 500 meters from the scene. According to locals, he also worked as a police informant.
Attempted rape, murder of Sitakunda minor: Man sentenced to death
A Chittagong court on Thursday sentenced a 45-year-old man to death for murdering an eight-year-old girl after she resisted an attempted sexual assault in Sitakunda upazila four months ago. Judge Jannatul Ferdous of the Chittagong Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal-4 delivered the verdict, convicting Babu Sheikh under Section 302 of the Penal Code and fining him Tk250,000.
Chittagong faces fresh landslide threat amid heavy rain
Continuous rainfall triggered by a well-marked low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal has once again raised fears of landslides in Chittagong, with thousands of families living at the foot of vulnerable hills remaining at risk despite repeated evacuation warnings. Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across Chittagong and Sylhet divisions warning that intense downpours could trigger landslides in hilly areas.
Chittagong City Corporation unveils Tk 2,260 crore budget for FY2026-27
The Chittagong City Corporation (CCC) on Tuesday announced a proposed budget of Tk 2,260 crore for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The city authority also presented a revised budget of about Tk 1,666 crore for FY2025-26. CCC Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain unveiled the budget during a session held at the Chittagong Theatre Institute, outlining an ambitious plan to transform Chittagong into a clean, green, healthy, safe, technology-driven and economically vibrant tourist-friendly city.
Four workers die while cleaning septic tanks in Chittagong
Four workers died in two separate incidents while cleaning septic tanks in Chittagong city and Raozan upazila on Friday. In Raozan, two construction workers died after entering a septic tank at an under-construction house owned by a man known as Ratan Doctor in Jhikuti Para of Chowdhuryhat area under Noapara Union. The deceased were identified as Pradip Das of Kochukhain area in Noapara Union and Samiran Das of Kadhurkhil area in Boalkhali upazila.
Mother, daughter hacked dead inside home in Ctg
A woman and her teenage daughter were hacked to death, and five-year-old son was injured in an attack by unidentified assailants inside their house in Anwara upazila of Chittagong on Saturday night. The deceased were identified as Eni Barua, 40, wife of Sujan Barua, and their daughter Priyonti Barua, 16, of Chenamati Barua Para. The couple’s injured child Piyas Barua was admitted to Anwara Upazila Health Complex for treatment.
Jubo Dal leader shot dead in Ctg
A local leader of Jatiotabadi Jubo Dal, the ruling BNP's youth front, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Chittagong ’s Raozan upazila on Saturday. The victim was identified as Maksudul Haque Chowdhury Masud, 45, a senior joint convener of Rangunia Upazila Jubo Dal. According to police and local residents, Masud came under attack at Pahartali Chowmuhani in Raozan around 1:30pm. The attackers allegedly opened fire on him, leaving him dead on the spot.
'Police grabbed my throat after putting me in a CNG; I am mentally devastated'
National cricket team player Nayeem Hasan has alleged that police assaulted and harassed him in Chittagong’s Lalkhan Bazar area on Friday night, saying the incident has left him “mentally devastated.” “I was very frightened when police at night put me into a CNG auto-rickshaw.
CMP commissioner: Maximum action over police harassment of cricketer Nayeem Hasan
Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) Commissioner Hasan Md Shawkot Ali has expressed regret over the alleged detention, assault and harassment of Bangladesh national cricket team cplayer Nayeem Hasan by individuals posing as Detective Branch (DB) police.
Dengue in Chittagong: 29,000 cases, 226 deaths in five years
Dengue has moved beyond a seasonal illness in Chittagong and has emerged as a major public health concern for both the city and the district, with 29,174 hospitalizations and 226 deaths recorded over the past five and a half years. Many patients required prolonged hospitalization, and some were admitted to intensive care units. Numerous families faced financial strain due to the high cost of treatment.
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Chittagong tourist spots throng with visitors on third day of Eid
Eid-ul-Azha holidays have transformed Chittagong recreational spots into bustling hubs, with a steady surge of visitors flocking to popular tourist destinations since the day after Eid. On Friday and Saturday, Patenga Sea Beach, considered the country’s second-largest sea beach, remained packed throughout the day, drawing thousands of visitors and creating a festive atmosphere. Compared to the second day of Eid, the third day saw an even higher influx of people.
Fire on oil tanker at Chittagong port brought under control
A fire that broke out in the generator of a palm oil-laden tanker at the outer anchorage of Port of Chittagong on Thursday morning was brought under control after nearly four hours. The blaze erupted around 7:30am aboard the tanker MT Meghna Trader, which was carrying palm oil from Indonesia. Port authorities and the Coast Guard said firefighting efforts began immediately after the incident was reported, with assistance from the Navy, Coast Guard and port tugboats.
Morphological feature remodeling of intracranial arteries in the context of inflammation and HIV-associated cognitive impairment
The authors have declared no competing interest. This study was supported by NIH (R01 AG054328, R01HL160229, and R01 MH118020). I confirm all relevant ethical guidelines have been followed, and any necessary IRB and/or ethics committee approvals have been obtained.
Case filed over alleged rape of 4-year-old girl in Bakalia of Chittagong
A case has been filed over the alleged rape of a four-year-old girl in Bakalia of Chittagong city on Friday. The victim’s father lodged the case with Bakalia Police Station on Friday afternoon, naming Md Monir Hossain as the accused. Police confirmed that the suspect had already been arrested on Thursday night.
Four brothers found dead in Oman laid to rest in Chittagong
Four expatriate brothers from Rangunia in Chittagong, whose bodies were recovered from inside a car in Oman, were laid to rest in their village graveyard on Wednesday following a joint funeral prayer attended by thousands. The burial came after an emotionally charged namaz-e-janaza at 11am at the Hosnabad High School ground, led by their only surviving younger brother, Hafiz Muhammad Enamul Haque, a madrasa teacher.
Traffic constable dies after being pushed from seized autorickshaw in Ctg
A traffic police constable injured after being pushed off a battery-run autorickshaw by its driver in Chittagong has died while undergoing treatment. The deceased, constable Abdul Quddus of the Traffic West Division of the city police, died on Wednesday morning at Chittagong Medical College Hospital.
Official’s body recovered from Indian Assistant High Commission in Chittagong
Police have recovered the body of an official from the Indian Assistant High Commission office in the Khulshi area of Chittagong city. The deceased, identified as Naren Dhar, 38, was found dead at the commission office on Tuesday morning. Khulshi Police Station Officer-in-Charge Ariful Islam said Dhar was serving as a protocol officer at the Indian Assistant High Commission and was an Indian national. “On receiving information, police recovered the body in the presence of commission officials.
Four Rangunia expat brothers’ bodies to arrive from Oman Tuesday night
The bodies of four expatriate brothers from Rangunia upazila of Chittagong, recovered from inside a vehicle in Oman, are scheduled to arrive in the country on Tuesday night. Amir Hossain Sumon, a member of Ward No 5 of Lalanagar Union Parishad in the upazila, confirmed the matter. Speaking to Dhaka Tribune, he said, “The bodies of the four brothers who died in Oman will be brought back to Bangladesh on Tuesday night on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight scheduled to arrive at 8:00pm.
Tanker carrying 100,000 tons of crude oil en route to Bangladesh
An oil tanker carrying 100,000 tons of crude oil is on its way to Bangladesh. The MT Fossil departed Fujairah port in the United Arab Emirates on Monday and is expected to reach Kutubdia on May 23. Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) Managing Director Commodore Mahmudul Malek confirmed the information to Dhaka Tribune. “The vessel carrying crude oil left for Chittagong port on Monday night and is expected to reach Kutubdia on May 23.
Five ex-Janata Bank officials jailed for 8 years over Tk 3.40 crore embezzlement
A Chittagong court on Sunday sentenced five former officials of Janata Bank to eight years in prison in a corruption case involving the embezzlement of over Tk 3.39 crore from the bank. The verdict was delivered by Md Mizanur Rahman, judge of the Divisional Special Judge’s Court in Chittagong. The convicted officials were formerly employed at Janata Bank’s Sheikh Mujib Road Corporate Branch. They are Abu Tayyab, Babul Chandra Majumdar, Ranendra Bikash Saha, Moslem Uddin, and Sayeed Hossain.
Four killed, 30 injured as two buses collide in Chittagong
Four people were killed and 30 others injured in a head-on collision between two buses in Lohagara upazila of Chittagong on Saturday. The deceased were identified as Rehena Begum, 60, of Patiya upazila in Chattogram; Naimur Rahman Jihad, 21, and Naim, 22, from Jhenaidah; and Monir, 24, from Bhola. Witnesses said two speeding buses lost control and collided near Four Seasons Restaurant on the Chittagong–Cox’s Bazar highway around 11:30am.
Coast Guard seizes 1,500 liters of edible oil in Chittagong
The Bangladesh Coast Guard has seized 1,500 liters of edible oil during a raid in the Patenga area of Chittagong. In a press release issued on Friday, Coast Guard Media Officer Lieutenant Commander Sabbir Alam Sujon said that a special operation was conducted around 2:00 am on Thursday near Charpara Ghat under Patenga Police Station based on secret information.
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Nahid warns of regional impact after West Bengal election results
Opposition Chief Whip and National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam has said Bangladesh’s responsibilities have increased following the results of the West Bengal elections, urging responsible national conduct and ensuring the security and civil rights of all religious communities in the country. He made the remarks on Thursday afternoon while speaking as the chief guest at a joining ceremony of the NCP held at the “July Mass Uprising Memorial” hall of the Chittagong Press Club.
‘Gupto’ graffiti: Chhatra Dal, Shibir blame each other over Ctg City College violence
TBS Report Clashes erupt between Chhatra Dal and Islami Chhatra Shibir at Chittagong near Chattogram Government City College today, 21 April 2026. Photo: TBS A clash between activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal and Islami Chhatra Shibir at Government City College in Chattogram over graffiti containing the word “Gupto” (secret) has intensified political tensions, with the fallout spreading from the port city to universities across the country and even drawing attention in parliament.
Ducsu VP blames Chhatra Dal for Chittagong college clash; Shibir activist loses ankle
Ducsu Vice President Abu Shadik Kayem has alleged that activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) were involved in a violent clash at Government City College in Chittagong, during which an Islami Chhatra Shibir activist suffered severe injuries, including the severing of his ankle. He also announced that a case would be filed against those responsible.
1.69 lakh tons of fuel arrives in Chittagong port
1.69 lakh tons fuel arrive at Chittagong port to stabilize supply Five vessels carrying 1.69 lakh tons of diesel and octane have berthed at Chittagong port in a move aimed at keeping fuel supply normal in the country. Of the vessels, unloading is currently underway from two ships, while three others have arrived at the outer anchorage, officials said. Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) Assistant Manager for Public Relations Farzin Hasan Moumita confirmed the information on Monday.
68,000 tons diesel due in Ctg Port Tuesday night
A vessel carrying jet fuel has arrived at Chittagong Port from Singapore, while two more ships with a combined 68,000 tons of diesel are expected to arrive later tonight. The vessel MT Great Princess entered the port jetty at 8:00am on Tuesday, carrying about 12,000 tonnes of jet fuel supplied by Indian Oil Corporation Limited.
8 kgs of heroin, 14,000 Yaba tablets seized in Ctg
Detective Branch (DB-West) of Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) seized 8 kgs of heroin and 14,000 pieces of Yaba from the area under Karnaphuli police station in a drive. A bus used for transporting drugs was also seized during the drive. CMP Media and Public Relations Department Sub-Inspector (SI) Md Imran Hossain confirmed this information on Tuesday.
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