NCP Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari Attacked in Jhenaidah: Juba Dal and Chhatra Dal Blamed

Nasiruddin Patwari, the Chief Coordinator of the National Citizen Party (NCP), was attacked in Jhenaidah today, Friday. The incident took place around 2:00 PM right after Friday prayers in front of the Jhenaidah Poura Collectorate Jame Mosque.

According to Hamid Parvez, the NCP Jhenaidah District Joint Coordinator, the party leaders and activists took shelter inside the Jhenaidah Police Station immediately after the assault.

Details of the Attack:

• The Incident: Nasiruddin Patwari shared on Facebook that as they stepped out of the mosque, Chhatra Dal and Juba Dal activists launched an ambush right in front of the police.
• Weapons Used: The attackers threw eggs and bricks before aggressively striking the victims with hockey sticks.
• Casualties: At least three NCP members suffered severe head injuries, while several others were left wounded. Patwari and Joint Member Tarek Reza were also physically assaulted.
• Looting: The assailants reportedly snatched away mobile phones, cameras, and wallets during the chaos.

NCP leaders stated that they are preparing to file a formal lawsuit. Local Juba Dal and Chhatra Dal leaders have not yet provided a statement regarding the allegations.

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Viral Siddik Donation Box Video: The Real Truth Revealed Behind Theft Allegations

Maulana Khan Mohammad Abubakar Siddique, widely known as "Viral Siddik," has sparked fresh social media frenzy after a video showed him collecting money from a donation box. While netized initially labeled it as theft, investigations reveal a completely different story.

The money was being retrieved from a donation box owned by Siddique's own registered organization, the "New Muslim Development Association." Founded in 2008, the charity operates 15 to 16 donation boxes across Dhaka to support new Muslims.

The Incident Explained:

• Date & Location: The video was filmed on April 19 in Mohammadpur, Dhaka.
• The Assault: While Siddique was routinely collecting funds, a local teen gang filmed him, falsely claiming he was stealing.
• Extortion: He was locked in a room from afternoon to evening, physically assaulted, and pressured for a 1 Lakh BDT ransom.
• The Release: He was freed only after electronically transferring 8,000 BDT via bKash through relatives.

Siddique clarified that the smear campaign was orchestrated by the teen gang to ruin his reputation. A formal case has been filed at the Mohammadpur Police Station regarding the extortion and assault.

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Mirza Abbas’ Health Improves, Wife Reveals Possible Return Date to Bangladesh

BNP Standing Committee Member and Dhaka-8 MP Mirza Abbas is currently undergoing treatment at Prince Court Medical Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

His wife, Afroza Abbas, has said that after prolonged treatment and close medical supervision, his health condition has significantly improved. He is likely to return to Bangladesh in the first week of June.
On Saturday (17 May), Bangladeshi journalists in Malaysia met Mirza Abbas at the hospital. Doctors have described his current condition as much more stable compared to before. He is under strict medical observation and is undergoing rehabilitation.
Afroza Abbas said her husband is now taking short walks in a wheelchair on the hospital premises as per doctors’ advice and is gradually recovering. Many well-wishers, BNP leaders, and expatriate Bangladeshis are visiting him regularly.
Present during the visit were Jasim Uddin (President, Jubo Dal Malaysia), Jalal Uddin, Helal Shikder, Sohel Ahmed, Imran Ahmed, Sheikh Asaduzzaman Masum and other expatriate journalists.

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US Navy’s Largest Aircraft Carrier ‘USS Gerald R. Ford’ Returns Home After Historic Year-Long Mission

After nearly a year of intense operations — including the capture of Venezuela’s former President Nicolas Maduro and combat missions in the Iran conflict — America’s most advanced supercarrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, is finally returning to port.

The massive warship is scheduled to dock at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia on Saturday, May 16.This deployment marks the longest for any US aircraft carrier since the Vietnam War. The Ford played a central role in President Donald Trump’s foreign military objectives, serving as a key platform for power projection across two major operations.For the sailors’ families, the past year was filled with anxiety as their loved ones remained at the center of global headlines. Aviation Electrician’s father, Amini Osias, told CNN, “Now I feel some relief and will be able to sleep normally.” He is looking forward to taking his daughter out for a meal and hearing her stories from the long deployment.The mission was not without challenges. In March, a fire broke out in the ship’s laundry area, taking nearly 30 hours to control and clean up. Around 600 sailors temporarily lost their living quarters, though fortunately no one was seriously injured. Earlier, the ship also faced repeated mechanical failures in its toilet and sewage systems, forcing it to make an unscheduled port visit for repairs.Despite these issues, the $13 billion Gerald R. Ford proved indispensable in both the Venezuela and Iran operations. It launched aircraft for the mission that led to Maduro’s arrest and served as a major strike platform during the Iran conflict.Retired US Navy officer and former submarine commander Brent Sadler highlighted the ship’s advanced Electromagnetic Catapult System, which can launch everything from small drones to heavy fighter jets — a capability not yet available on the Navy’s other 10 carriers.The Ford departed Virginia last June, crossed the Atlantic, conducted operations in the Mediterranean and off Norway, was redirected to the Caribbean for the Maduro mission in January, and later deployed to the Middle East for the Iran operations. It began its journey home earlier this month via the Mediterranean and Atlantic.

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Russian Film Festival "Frames of Memory" Opens in Dhaka to Celebrate Victory Day

Dhaka, 14 May 2026 — The Russian House in Bangladesh has inaugurated a week-long film festival titled “Frames of Memory: From Moscow to Bangladesh” to mark the 81st anniversary of Russian Victory Day.The opening ceremony, held at the Russian House in the capital, turned into a vibrant gathering attended by Russian language students, scholarship aspirants, university representatives, members of cultural organizations, and enthusiastic film lovers.Organizers stated that the main objective of the festival is to preserve historical memory through the powerful medium of cinema and to strengthen cultural dialogue between Bangladesh and Russia.In her opening speech, Alexandra Khlevnaya highlighted the importance of remembering the millions of lives lost during World War II. She recalled the tragic human cost of the war and emphasized how cinema preserves historical truth and inspires future generations toward peace and humanity.

Following the speech, audiences were presented with a psychological analysis of the Soviet classic “Ballad of a Soldier”, which was then screened in full. The film’s portrayal of courage, sacrifice, and the indomitable human spirit amid the devastation of war deeply moved the viewers.The festival will continue until 21 May 2026. During this period, selected masterpieces from the Soviet and post-war eras will be screened, offering audiences unique “frames” of history and art.Organizers expressed hope that the event will further strengthen cultural bonds between Bangladesh and Russia, while connecting the younger generation more deeply with world cinema and shared historical memory.

The “Frames of Memory” film festival is open to the general public and is being regarded as a significant cultural highlight for film enthusiasts in Dhaka this week.

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