Staff Correspondent, Narayanganj

In Rupganj, Narayanganj, a mobile court has fined two food manufacturing units a total of Tk 1.3 lakh for producing sweets and savory items without approval from BSTI (Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution) and under unhygienic conditions. On Thursday (January 23), the mobile court was conducted by Tarikul Alam, Assistant Commissioner (Land) and Executive Magistrate, in the Bishwaroad area of Tarabo Municipality.

During the operation, a fine of Tk 30,000 was imposed on "Shuvo Sandesh" for producing food in unhygienic conditions, while "Fulkoly Misty" was fined Tk 1 lakh for operating without BSTI approval. Additionally, a large quantity of spoiled molasses, dried plum, flour, sugar, chemicals, DD powder, pickles, sweets, and tamarind was confiscated from the Shuvo Sandesh factory and destroyed.

The operation was attended by BSTI district officer Shafayet Hossain, local police, and media representatives.

After the operation, Executive Magistrate Tarikul Alam stated, “A fine of Tk 1.3 lakh has been imposed on two food manufacturing units for operating without BSTI approval and under unhygienic conditions. The confiscated items have been destroyed. This campaign will continue.”

Case against Shamim Osman, Selim Osman, 56 others for attempted murder in N,ganj

A case has been filed against former Awami League MP Shamim Osman as the prime accused for allegedly attempting to kill an 18-year-old boy, Md. Alif, during the anti-discrimination student movement in Narayanganj.

The case also names Shamim Osman’s brother and former Jatiya Party MP Selim Osman, his son Ayon Osman, nephew Azmeri Osman, Siddhirganj Thana Awami League President Mujibur Rahman, General Secretary Haji Yasin Mia, former General Secretary of Siddhirganj Thana Volunteer League Aminul Haque Bhuiyan Raju, and former councilor of Ward 1 of Narayanganj City Corporation Abdur Rahim, along with 56 named and 150-200 unidentified others.

The case was filed late Wednesday night following a court order, confirmed by Siddhirganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Mohammad Shahinur Alam. The plaintiff, Md. Ohid Mia, father of the victim, lives in the Dhanuhaji Road area of Siddhirganj.

According to the case details, on July 21, 2024, at 3:15 PM, during an anti-discrimination student protest near Dutch-Bangla Bank on the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway in Siddhirganj, an armed attack was carried out under the instructions of Shamim Osman and Selim Osman. The attackers, led by Ayon Osman, Azmeri Osman, and others, used firearms, shotguns, pistols, sticks, bricks, and sharp weapons.

During the attack, the victim was shot in the left knee and was critically injured. Locals took him to Trust Hospital and later to Dhaka Medical College for extensive treatment. After being denied the opportunity to file a case at the police station, the plaintiff sought court intervention.

OC Mohammad Shahinur Alam said, "We have registered the case as per the court’s directive."

Banned Chhatra League posters across N'ganj

Posters of the banned organization Chhatra League were found plastered across Narayanganj city. Overnight, these posters appeared on the walls of Government Tolaram College, Chashara, in front of Government Women’s College, and even at the main entrance of the District Commissioner’s office.

The sudden appearance of Chhatra League posters has angered locals. They claim that though Sheikh Hasina fled the country, her allies remain in hiding, waiting for opportunities to reemerge.

Farhana Manik Muna, a leader of the anti-discrimination student movement and president of the Narayanganj District Student Federation, said, “Even after six months since the brutal massacre, justice has not been served. This allows them to show their audacity.”

Ata-e-Rabbi Chowdhury, former vice-president and current president candidate of Narayanganj District Chhatra Dal, remarked, “The banned Chhatra League’s actions demonstrate that they only operate under the cover of darkness, much like their history of election fraud. If the administration takes stronger action, they will remain on the back foot.”

Abdul Momin, former president of Jamaat-e-Islami's student wing in Narayanganj, said, “The reappearance of Chhatra League indicates the administration’s weakness. This group must be identified and dealt with firmly.”

Robber arrested with Yaba, weapons in Rupganj

Rupganj police have arrested a notorious robber and yaba dealer named Rubel with 105 yaba pills and a local weapon (a Chinese axe). Rubel is the son of Moslem Mia of Baghber area in Rupganj.

On Wednesday night, police conducted a raid in Baghber and arrested Rubel. Videos of Rubel consuming yaba and audio recordings of a robbery attempt at Salahuddin’s house in Purbachal had gone viral on social media the previous week, prompting swift action by the police.

OC of Rupganj Police Station, Liakat Ali, confirmed Rubel’s arrest and said, “He has been charged under the Narcotics Control Act and other criminal offenses. Rubel has prior cases of extortion, drug dealing, and robbery against him.”