DHAKA, Dec 17, 2025 (BSS) - Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested the parents of Faisal Karim Masud, the key suspect in the shooting of Inqilab Manch spokesperson and Dhaka-8 aspiring candidate Sharif Osman Hadi.  The arrests were made around 5.30 am on Tuesday from South Keraniganj area on the outskirts of the capital. The arrestees are Md. Humayun Kabir, 70, and his wife Mosa Hasi Begum, 60, residents of Kishabpur under Baufal Police Station in Patuakhali district. A specialized team of RAB-10 carried out the operation at Hasnabad Housing under Dakshin Keraniganj Police Station, Dhaka, using intelligence analysis and modern technology. RAB-10 officials said the couple has been handed over to the investigating officer for further legal proceedings. According to investigators, Faisal is the third of four siblings and frequently visited the seventh-floor apartment of his sister, Mosa Jasmine Akhter, in Agargaon, Dhaka.  On the night of the incident, he arrived there with a bag, later throwing a black bag out of the window and handing it to his nephew Jamil, 18.  He also disposed of one of his two mobile phones by throwing it from the rooftop, while the other phone was given to his mother. After meeting his parents, Faisal left Agargaon, moved to Mirpur, and later took shelter at the Shahzadpur residence of Arif, nephew of Md. Humayun Kabir.  During this period, he handed the bag and some money to his father and rented a CNG-run auto-rickshaw. Subsequently, the accused went to Keraniganj to the house of his younger brother Hasan Mahmud Bablu alias Raj.  From there, they purchased two mobile SIM cards from Jurain and used them. On December 16, RAB recovered the firearms and ammunition used in the shooting and arrested Md. Faisal, 25, in this connection from Narsingdi district. The recovery was made from Taruar Beel in front of Molla's house in the Taruar area under Sadar Police Station, Narsingdi.  Recovered items included two foreign-made pistols, two magazines, one toy pistol, and 41 rounds of ammunition, which were reportedly dumped in water after the incident. Earlier, on December 15, RAB arrested Md. Kabir, a close aide of prime accused Faisal Karim Masud.  RAB had also detained prime suspect Faisal's wife Samia, his friend Monika, and his brother-in-law Shipu in connection with the case. Earlier on December 13, RAB seized the motorcycle used in the attack on Osman Hadi and arrested its owner Md Abdul Hannan from the city's Mohammadpur area. The shooting took place in broad daylight in the city's Paltan area on Friday.  Sharif Osman Hadi was later flown to Singapore for advanced medical treatment by an air ambulance that departed Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 1:55 pm on Monday. Further investigation is underway to identify others involved in the incident.  

NETROKONA, Dec 16, 2025 (BSS) - A day-long still photography exhibition was held in Netrokona on the occasion of the Great Victory Day, showcasing powerful visual narratives of the 1971 Liberation War and the 2024 July Uprising. The exhibition was organised by the social and cultural organisation Udyam Learning and Social Development Center with the patronage of Dr. Lutfa Haque. It took place at the Municipal Art Gallery in Muktarpara of the district town. Professor Dr. Md. Anwarul Haque, President of the District BNP and a prominent physician, inaugurated the exhibition. A total of 36 photographs were displayed, portraying the sacrifices of heroic freedom fighters during the 1971 Liberation War, the participation of people from all walks of life irrespective of gender, newspaper coverage from the war period and the brutal atrocities and genocide carried out by the Pakistani occupation forces. The images also captured the silent resilience of mothers awaiting victory, the lifeless bodies of children killed by the occupiers, and other stark realities of the war. The sacrifices of the martyrs of the July Mass Uprising were given special prominence in the exhibition. Speaking to BSS, chief patron Dr. Lutfa Haque said the initiative aimed to help the younger generation learn the true history of the Liberation War and uphold its spirit. She noted that independence was achieved through the collective sacrifices of people from all professions and classes. She further said that during the 17 years of authoritarian rule under the fallen Hasina government, the history of the Liberation War was presented from a single, monopolised perspective.  "Those who are turning eighteen today have largely grown up seeing, hearing and reading that version of history. The Liberation War is a history of immense sacrifice. Through this exhibition, we have highlighted the contributions of people from all walks of life, while also remembering the July 2024 Mass Uprising. Our effort to present an objective and accurate history to the new generation will continue," she added. Curator of the exhibition and young photographer Khan Mahbub Alam Abid told BSS that people from various professions visited the exhibition throughout the day. He said such initiatives are increasingly necessary to instil the correct history and spirit of the Liberation War among the younger generation. Young student leader Zubayer Hossain Jisan, who visited the exhibition, said that many in his generation grew up during an authoritarian period when they were taught a personality-centric version of history instead of an accurate account of the Liberation War. He said initiatives like this, especially in the post-July 2024 Mass Uprising period, deserve appreciation for promoting a neutral and truthful understanding of history. Another visitor Tasmia Tahura told BSS that although the memories were presented through still images, the messages of 1971 and 2024 remained deeply vivid.  "The Liberation War teaches us the meaning of freedom, while July 2024 inspires determination for change and the dream of a corruption-free and fascism-free Bangladesh. Visiting this exhibition has given my family and future generations an opportunity to connect with our history and heritage," she said.