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Mohammad Zia Uddin Sikder, member secretary of Barishal city BNP, has finally been appointed chairman of the Barishal Development Authority (BDA). Among six BNP leaders whose names had been under discussion for the post for a long time, the government ultimately selected him for this important responsibility. Following various discussions and political calculations, his appointment is being viewed in political circles as a major achievement in his political career.
The appointment was announced in a notification issued on Wednesday (November 11), signed by Al-Bashirul Islam, senior assistant secretary of the Public Administration Ministry.
Earlier, the names of several BNP leaders had emerged as potential candidates for the chairmanship of the Barishal Development Authority. They included BNP National Executive Committee members Ebaidul Haque Chan and Abu Naser Muhammad Rahmatullah; Barishal city BNP convener Moniruzzaman Khan Faruk; member secretary Zia Uddin Sikder; former city BNP member secretary Mir Jahidul Kabir Jahid; and Barishal South District BNP member secretary Advocate Abul Kalam Shaheen.
In June, several local media outlets published reports about the six leaders being considered for the chairman's post. However, the government ultimately issued the appointment notification in favour of Zia Uddin Sikder, bringing an end to months of political speculation and making him the head of an important state institution.
Zia Uddin Sikder has been actively involved in Barishal city BNP politics for a long time. He played a role in various movements and campaigns organised by the party. During the previous Awami League government, he faced several attacks, lawsuits and arrests over his political activities. Despite these challenges, he remained active in party programmes.
In July 2024, during the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, Zia Uddin Sikder was attacked in the C&B Road area of Barishal city. He alleged that activists of the Awami League attacked him with sharp weapons, leaving him injured. Following the change of government on August 5 that year, he filed a case over the incident.
After a long political journey marked by attacks, legal cases and various challenges, his appointment as chairman of the Barishal Development Authority marks the beginning of a new chapter in his career. Political observers also view the appointment as a significant achievement for him.
Members of civil society say his biggest challenge as the first chairman of the Barishal Development Authority will be ensuring planned urban development. Residents of Barishal are looking to him to prevent unplanned urban expansion, address waterlogging, preserve canals and water bodies, develop modern road infrastructure and implement environmentally sustainable urban planning.
His selection from among the six politically discussed contenders has not only given Zia Uddin Sikder a new identity in public life but has also placed him in a position to play a significant role in the future development of Barishal city, according to political observers.
১২ আগস্ট, ২০২৬ ১৩:৩১
An explosion occurred near the main gate of the Barishal Judge Court premises this morning, triggering panic among litigants and the general public.
After the explosion took place around 10:32am with a loud bang, Police's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and Detective Branch (DB) personnel rushed to the scene and cordoned off the area.
Police collected several pieces of evidence, including shattered glass and fragments of plastic, from the site.
It was not a major explosion, Barishal Metropolitan Police Commissioner Abu Saleh Mohammad Raihan said, adding that police initially suspected that it was a crude bomb blast.
Advocate Taslim Uddin, a member of the Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Forum, told The Barishal Times that they believed "fascists" carried out the blast to create fear among the public and prevent the law minister from making a secluded visit to the court premises on August 16.
Many people moved to safer locations after the explosion. The blast briefly disrupted normal court proceedings, according to our correspondent at the scene.
Court activities resumed after the situation came under control. Additional police have been deployed on the court premises.
An explosion occurred near the main gate of the Barishal Judge Court premises this morning, triggering panic among litigants and the general public.
After the explosion took place around 10:32am with a loud bang, Police's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and Detective Branch (DB) personnel rushed to the scene and cordoned off the area.
Police collected several pieces of evidence, including shattered glass and fragments of plastic, from the site.
It was not a major explosion, Barishal Metropolitan Police Commissioner Abu Saleh Mohammad Raihan said, adding that police initially suspected that it was a crude bomb blast.
Advocate Taslim Uddin, a member of the Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Forum, told The Barishal Times that they believed "fascists" carried out the blast to create fear among the public and prevent the law minister from making a secluded visit to the court premises on August 16.
Many people moved to safer locations after the explosion. The blast briefly disrupted normal court proceedings, according to our correspondent at the scene.
Court activities resumed after the situation came under control. Additional police have been deployed on the court premises.
০২ জুলাই, ২০২৬ ১০:৫১
A Dhaka court on Wednesday ordered that former lawmaker Jebunnesa Afroz be shown arrested in a case filed over the attempted murder of a businessman during the July student-mass uprising.
Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Mohammad Ehsanul Islam passed the order, allowing a petition filed by police, prosecution department SI Kamal Hossain confirmed. Earlier on 28 June, investigation officer of the case, Sub-Inspector Rifat Al Afsani, submitted the application and the court fixed Wednesday for the hearing in the presence of the accused.
The case documents said that evidence had been found against Jebunnesa Afroz alleging that she acted as an instigator and financier of the activities of Awami League and its affiliated bodies.
Police sought her detention in the case, claiming that she was directly and indirectly involved in the incident described in the case.
According to the case statement, the accused allegedly incited and directed armed activists to attack protesters in front of Jamuna Future Park in Kuril Area on 5 August 2024. The case over the attempted murder of businessman Robiul Islam was filed with Bhatara Police Station on 25 December 2024.
Earlier, on 17 May 2025, police disclosed that Jebunnesa Afroz had been detained from a house in the capital.
A Dhaka court on Wednesday ordered that former lawmaker Jebunnesa Afroz be shown arrested in a case filed over the attempted murder of a businessman during the July student-mass uprising.
Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Mohammad Ehsanul Islam passed the order, allowing a petition filed by police, prosecution department SI Kamal Hossain confirmed. Earlier on 28 June, investigation officer of the case, Sub-Inspector Rifat Al Afsani, submitted the application and the court fixed Wednesday for the hearing in the presence of the accused.
The case documents said that evidence had been found against Jebunnesa Afroz alleging that she acted as an instigator and financier of the activities of Awami League and its affiliated bodies.
Police sought her detention in the case, claiming that she was directly and indirectly involved in the incident described in the case.
According to the case statement, the accused allegedly incited and directed armed activists to attack protesters in front of Jamuna Future Park in Kuril Area on 5 August 2024. The case over the attempted murder of businessman Robiul Islam was filed with Bhatara Police Station on 25 December 2024.
Earlier, on 17 May 2025, police disclosed that Jebunnesa Afroz had been detained from a house in the capital.
০৮ নভেম্বর, ২০২৫ ১৪:২৬
The Advisory Council of the interim government approved the list of public holidays for next year (2026) on Thursday.
There will be a total of 28 public holidays next year, though nine of them fall on weekends (Fridays and Saturdays).
The decision was made at a meeting of the Advisory Council held at the Chief Adviser’s Office in Tejgaon, with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus in the chair.
Later, Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam briefed journalists about the meeting’s decisions at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital.
The Advisory Council of the interim government approved the list of public holidays for next year (2026) on Thursday.
There will be a total of 28 public holidays next year, though nine of them fall on weekends (Fridays and Saturdays).
The decision was made at a meeting of the Advisory Council held at the Chief Adviser’s Office in Tejgaon, with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus in the chair.
Later, Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam briefed journalists about the meeting’s decisions at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital.
১১ নভেম্বর, ২০২৬ ২২:৪৩
Mohammad Zia Uddin Sikder, member secretary of Barishal city BNP, has finally been appointed chairman of the Barishal Development Authority (BDA). Among six BNP leaders whose names had been under discussion for the post for a long time, the government ultimately selected him for this important responsibility. Following various discussions and political calculations, his appointment is being viewed in political circles as a major achievement in his political career.
The appointment was announced in a notification issued on Wednesday (November 11), signed by Al-Bashirul Islam, senior assistant secretary of the Public Administration Ministry.
Earlier, the names of several BNP leaders had emerged as potential candidates for the chairmanship of the Barishal Development Authority. They included BNP National Executive Committee members Ebaidul Haque Chan and Abu Naser Muhammad Rahmatullah; Barishal city BNP convener Moniruzzaman Khan Faruk; member secretary Zia Uddin Sikder; former city BNP member secretary Mir Jahidul Kabir Jahid; and Barishal South District BNP member secretary Advocate Abul Kalam Shaheen.
In June, several local media outlets published reports about the six leaders being considered for the chairman's post. However, the government ultimately issued the appointment notification in favour of Zia Uddin Sikder, bringing an end to months of political speculation and making him the head of an important state institution.
Zia Uddin Sikder has been actively involved in Barishal city BNP politics for a long time. He played a role in various movements and campaigns organised by the party. During the previous Awami League government, he faced several attacks, lawsuits and arrests over his political activities. Despite these challenges, he remained active in party programmes.
In July 2024, during the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, Zia Uddin Sikder was attacked in the C&B Road area of Barishal city. He alleged that activists of the Awami League attacked him with sharp weapons, leaving him injured. Following the change of government on August 5 that year, he filed a case over the incident.
After a long political journey marked by attacks, legal cases and various challenges, his appointment as chairman of the Barishal Development Authority marks the beginning of a new chapter in his career. Political observers also view the appointment as a significant achievement for him.
Members of civil society say his biggest challenge as the first chairman of the Barishal Development Authority will be ensuring planned urban development. Residents of Barishal are looking to him to prevent unplanned urban expansion, address waterlogging, preserve canals and water bodies, develop modern road infrastructure and implement environmentally sustainable urban planning.
His selection from among the six politically discussed contenders has not only given Zia Uddin Sikder a new identity in public life but has also placed him in a position to play a significant role in the future development of Barishal city, according to political observers.
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