Four NCPI Leaders Join Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal in Amtali

In Barguna’s Amtali, four active student leaders from the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and NCPI have joined the Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (BNP’s student wing).

A joining ceremony was held on Wednesday at the Amtali Upazila BNP office, where the new members were welcomed with flowers by Amtali Upazila Chhatra Dal President Soayeb Helal and Member Secretary Imran Khan. Over a hundred leaders and activists from the upazila and municipal Chhatra Dal were present at the event.

The new members are Nasim Mahmud, Imamul Hasan Asik, Md. Redowan Mridha, and Abdullah Al Noman. During the event, Upazila Chhatra Dal President Soayeb Helal stated, “The inclusion of new-generation student leaders will further strengthen the organizational foundation of Chhatra Dal in Amtali.” Member Secretary Imran Khan added, “Chhatra Dal has always worked to protect students’ rights and restore democracy. We believe the new members will uphold the party’s principles and ideals, making Amtali Upazila Chhatra Dal even stronger.” Nasim Mahmud, one of the new members, said, “There was no scope to achieve our goals in NCPI. Many leaders were involved in extortion and irregularities. That’s why we left the Anti-Discrimination Movement and NCPI to join Chhatra Dal.” Another student leader, Abdullah Al Noman, remarked, “We have joined Chhatra Dal to accelerate the movement for restoring democracy and safeguarding students’ rights.” Leaders from various levels of Chhatra Dal welcomed the newcomers and urged them to play an active role in the organization’s activities.

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Gauze Left in Woman’s Abdomen Six Months After C-Section in Feni

Feni, August 28, 2025 – Six months after undergoing a cesarean section, Farida Yasmin (40), a resident of Feni, experienced severe abdominal pain. Admitted to a private hospital, doctors performed surgery on Wednesday and removed a piece of gauze from her abdomen. Farida’s family alleges that during her cesarean delivery, the attending doctor negligently left the gauze inside her body before stitching her up. Her brother has filed a written complaint with the Feni Civil Surgeon against the doctor involved.

Farida Yasmin, wife of expatriate Mahi Uddin from Joychandpur village in Shubhpur Union, Chhagalnaiya Upazila, underwent a cesarean section on February 3 at Al-Kemi Hospital in Feni under the supervision of specialist gynecologist Taslima Akter. A day after returning home, she began experiencing abdominal pain. When informed, Dr. Taslima reassured her that such pain was normal post-cesarean. However, as the pain persisted, various tests at different clinics confirmed the presence of a piece of gauze used for cleaning blood in her abdomen, necessitating urgent surgery.

On Wednesday midnight, a second surgery was performed at another private hospital in Feni, where doctors successfully removed the gauze. Farida is currently under observation at the hospital. Farida’s younger brother, Md. Shah Faisal, told Prothom Alo, “The second surgery cost my sister five lakh taka. She narrowly escaped death. Dr. Taslima must be held accountable. We filed a written complaint with the Feni Civil Surgeon today, Thursday afternoon, and are preparing to take legal action as soon as possible.” When contacted, Dr. Taslima Akter acknowledged the complaint and expressed regret over the incident. Abdul Mannan, managing director of Al-Kemi Hospital, stated, “The doctor who performed the surgery is experienced. This was an unfortunate accident. We learned about this six-month-old incident today. The hospital will form an investigation committee to take further steps.” Feni Civil Surgeon Mohammad Rubaiyat Bin Karim confirmed receiving the written complaint against Dr. Taslima for leaving gauze in the patient’s abdomen. “A probe committee is being formed based on the complaint. Necessary actions will be taken based on the committee’s findings,” he said.

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Three Youths Arrested with Gold Bars Worth Nearly Tk 8 Crore in Jessore

In Jessore, the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) arrested three youths with 36 gold bars, valued at approximately Tk 7 crore 89 lakh 53 thousand 668, during separate operations on Thursday (August 28). The arrests took place at Kodalia around 6 a.m. and Taraganj Bazar around 9 a.m. in Jessore Sadar Upazila.

The detained individuals were identified as Ashraful Islam Sajid (23), son of Akram Hossain from Angaria Singair village in Manikganj’s Singair Upazila; Zahid Hossain (26), son of Nur Mohammad from Barandipara in Jessore town; and Sujan Kumar Bappi (34), son of Ananda Chandra Das from Fatepur village in Jhikargacha Upazila.

According to BGB sources,“Acting on a tip-off, BGB conducted two separate raids in Kodalia and Taraganj Bazar, detaining the three individuals. A search revealed 36 gold bars, weighing a total of 5.334 kilograms, hidden in their moneybags and around their waists.” Lieutenant Colonel Saifullah Siddiqui, Commanding Officer of the 49th BGB Battalion in Jessore, told Kalbela that preliminary interrogations revealed the suspects were smuggling the gold bars from Dhaka to India via Jessore. The gold was sourced from smugglers in Manikgangrown in Manikganj and Jatrabari areas of Dhaka, with the intent to transport it to Jessore and Chuknagar for smuggling across the border. He further stated that a case has been filed against the arrested individuals, who have been handed over to Jessore Kotwali Model Police Station. The seized gold bars have been deposited in the government treasury.

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Public Holiday for Eid-e-Miladunnabi (SAW) Rescheduled to September 6

The public holiday for Eid-e-Miladunnabi (SAW) has been rescheduled from the previously announced date of September 5 (Friday) to September 6 (Saturday). The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification regarding this change on Thursday (August 28).

The notification stated that the month of Rabiul Awwal began on August 26 this year. Accordingly, Eid-e-Miladunnabi (SAW) will be observed on September 6 (Saturday). In light of this, the public holiday previously set for September 5 has been rescheduled to September 6.

Notably, all government, semi-government, autonomous, semi-autonomous, and private offices across the country will remain closed on this holiday.

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Engineering Students Protest at DMP Office, Announce Nationwide University Shutdown Until Demands Are Met

On Thursday, August 28, 2025, engineering students held a press conference at the Engineering Institution in Dhaka after a protest march toward the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) office. The students announced a nationwide shutdown of engineering universities until their three demands are met.

The demands include: abolishing the 33 percent promotion quota, opening technical grades to highly qualified candidates, and ensuring that only BSc graduates can use the title of “Engineer.”

The students stated that campus shutdowns will continue across the country until their demands are fulfilled. As part of their peaceful protests, they plan to hold divisional engineering assemblies, culminating in a national engineers’ assembly after a week of divisional gatherings. They also demanded appropriate punishment for those found guilty and warned of tougher actions if their demands are not met. Mahmudur Rahman Shahid, an advisor to the Engineers’ Rights Council, criticized the lack of action against threats in Rangpur and attacks on students, stating that authorities and advisors have failed to address these issues. He emphasized that the Bangladesh National Qualifications Framework (BNQF) determines educational qualifications, aligning with global standards. He clarified that diploma holders cannot attain BSc-level qualifications (Level 7, mandatory for ninth-grade jobs) solely through work experience, as Level 6 (diploma) cannot be upgraded to Level 7 without proper academic credentials. As part of their pre-announced “Long March to Dhaka” program, on Wednesday, August 27, students gathered at Shahbag’s main road around 11 a.m., causing traffic disruptions in Shahbag and surrounding areas. By 1:30 p.m., as they advanced toward the Yamuna, they faced police resistance near the Hotel InterContinental intersection. Clashes ensued, with police using sound grenades, tear gas, and water cannons. A police baton charge dispersed the students, injuring several, including journalists.

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Rohingya Youth Accused of Abducting Bengali Teenager

A 16-year-old Bengali teenager, abducted from the Halishahar area of Chattogram city, was rescued by the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) Chattogram Metro Unit from Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar.

The rescue operation took place on Wednesday, August 27, at a house in the Musarkhola area of Palongkhali Union, Ukhiya Upazila.

According to PBI, the teenager was abducted on May 19 while heading to a coaching center in the Halishahar police station area. A Rohingya youth, Abdullah Al Mamun, allegedly posed as a Bengali to establish contact with the girl via mobile phone. Later, with the help of his accomplices, he lured her to a Rohingya camp in Ukhiya and kept her hidden by frequently changing locations. The investigating officer, Sub-Inspector (SI) Md. Mohsin Chowdhury of PBI Chattogram Metro Unit, stated that the teenager was rescued from a house in Musarkhola, Palongkhali Union, on Wednesday night. She was subsequently sent to Chattogram Medical College Hospital for a medical examination.

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Health Worker’s TikTok Video in Operating Room Leads to Clinic’s Operation Theater Being Sealed

Narail, August 28, 2025 – A TikTok video recorded by a health worker inside the operating room of a private clinic in Lohagara Upazila, Narail, with a patient present, has gone viral on social media. Since Wednesday night, many users have shared the video on their Facebook profiles, sparking widespread criticism. Following the incident, the Upazila Health Department conducted a raid on Thursday morning and sealed the operating theater of the clinic.

Lohagara Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer Abul Hasnat told Prothom Alo, “The video violated the patient’s privacy. As soon as the matter came to our attention, we took action. The clinic’s operation theater has been sealed, and further steps will be taken based on instructions from higher authorities.”

The private clinic, named ‘Pratyasha Clinic,’ is located at Ful Kajir Mor in Lohagara Upazila. The individual who recorded the TikTok video is Priya Begum, who works as a nurse’s assistant at the clinic. She has expressed regret over the incident. In the viral video, a patient is seen lying in the operating room with blood-stained cloth on their body and surgical equipment nearby. A woman dressed as a nurse, later identified as Priya Begum, is seen touching the patient’s body while recording the video, which is accompanied by music. The video’s spread on social media triggered intense criticism, with demands for action against the clinic authorities and the involved health worker. Minarul Islam, a social media user, wrote, “Firstly, she should be permanently banned from this profession. Secondly, legal action must be taken for violating the dignity of women. Thirdly, both she and the clinic owner should be brought to justice.” When contacted, Priya Begum admitted her mistake, saying, “I did something wrong. I won’t do it again. I have deleted the videos.” Mohammad Selim, the owner of Pratyasha Clinic, told Prothom Alo that the health worker joined the clinic two to three months ago. He expressed personal embarrassment over her actions and said he had little to comment on the matter. Abul Hasnat, the Health and Family Planning Officer, added, “It was their responsibility to protect the patient’s privacy. By making the video public, she has committed a criminal offense. The patient or their family can file a case against her if they choose.”

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