Zahirul Islam: Gazipur

Attacked while filming government deforestation in Kapasia, 3 journalists injured, 3 detained

09:27 5 November 2025

Gazipur Three journalists were attacked for filming trees being cut down in broad daylight from a government forest reserve in Kapasia, Gazipur.

Press conference demanding arrest of accused in gold shop robbery in Gazipur

09:45 5 November 2025

Businessman Gaurang Chandra Das held a press conference demanding the immediate arrest of the accused involved in the controversial gold shop robbery in Gazipur's Sreepur. At the same time, he also demanded the withdrawal of the false extortion case.

Press conference in protest against the arrest of BNP leader and independent MP candidate Enamul Haque Molla in Gazipur

08:02 6 November 2025

The family of Enamul Haque Molla, an independent MP candidate for Gazipur-3 (part of Sripur-Sadar) constituency, has held a press conference demanding his immediate release following the arrest of the BNP leader and independent MP candidate for Gazipur-3 (part of Sripur-Sadar) in a joint operation in the Barkul area of Barmi Union in Sreepur Upazila of Gazipur.

Gazipur gold loot in broad daylight: Two accused sent to jail

05:41 14 November 2025

The court has sent two accused to jail in the controversial gold shop loot case in Gazipur's Sreepur. On Tuesday (November 11), Senior Judicial Magistrate Amli Court (Sreepur) Judge Jasmine Nahar rejected the bail applications of accused Kabir alias Farma Kabir (accused number 3) and Kabir Hossain (accused number 5) and ordered them to be sent to jail.

Gazipur teenager Selim suffers from terminal cancer, desperate plea for help

07:33 27 November 2025

Tofazzal Hossain Selim (14), a teenager from Gacha area of Gazipur city, is battling for his life after suffering from terminal blood cancer. This brilliant ninth-grade student of Gazipur Technical School and College is the only hope and dream of his daily wage-earning parents Shafiqul Islam and Selina Begum. He is currently undergoing treatment at the capital's Mohakhali National Cancer Hospital for a long time.

New executive committee formed for Fakirbari Baitullah Quran Qawmi Madrasa in Sreepur

09:27 10 December 2025

The newly formed executive committee of Fakirbari Baitullah Quran Qawmi Madrasa, a renowned and traditional Islamic educational institution in Baherarchala village of Sreepur municipality in Gazipur, has been formed.

Medical services without authorization: New Al Raji Hospital in Sreepur fined

09:30 10 December 2025

A mobile court has fined the hospital authorities Tk 50,000 for providing medical services without authorization at the New Al Raji Hospital at Maona Crossroads in Sreepur Upazila of Gazipur. The drive was conducted by Sreepur Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land) Saidul Islam on Sunday (December 7) afternoon in collaboration with the Upazila Health Department.

Worker dies after loft collapses at under-construction building in Sreepur

09:34 10 December 2025

A construction worker named Russell (26) died after a scaffold collapsed while working on a multi-storey building under construction in Sreepur Upazila of Gazipur. Although the accident occurred on Saturday afternoon, he died on Sunday night while undergoing treatment at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital.

Lion Gani Mia Babul of Sreepur Receives ‘NISCHA Special Honour Award 2026’

08:52 7 August 2026

Lion Gani Mia Babul, a proud son of Sreepur in Gazipur and Joint Secretary General of NISCHA, received the NISCHA Special Honour Award 2026 for his outstanding contribution to road safety awareness and social welfare activities.

12th death anniversary of Sreepur social worker Ismail Hossain on August 12

03:36 10 August 2026

The 12th death anniversary of Md. Ismail Hossain, a prominent social worker from Sreepur, Gazipur, will be on August 12. On this occasion, various day-long programs have been taken up by the Ismail Hossain Foundation and the deceased's family.

Two elephants die in safari park, then 'Samrat-Niharkoli' returned

07:22 23 August 2026

The Forest Department has returned 'Samrat' and 'Niharkoli' to their caretakers after two elephants died within a day at Gazipur's Sreepur Safari Park.

Two bodies including a housewife recovered from separate places in Sripur

07:27 23 August 2026

Police have recovered the bodies of housewife Shanta Akhter and electrocuted Palash from two separate locations in Gazipur's Sreepur district in a single day. The police are investigating the incident.

Mayoral candidate Nasim Mondal faces the public at a courtyard meeting in Sreepur

03:20 29 August 2026

Mayoral candidate Md. Nasim Mondal exchanged views with locals at a courtyard meeting and prayer meeting in Ward No. 8 of Sreepur Municipality in Gazipur.

Human Chain Held Over Alleged Harassment, Extortion Over Compensation for Bormi Bridge Land Acquisition

02:08 1 September 2026

A human chain was held in Sreepur, Gazipur, over alleged harassment, extortion and threats concerning compensation for land acquired for Bormi Bridge and road construction.

Allegations of Extortion Demand and Obstruction to Construction in Sreepur

01:25 26 September 2026

Humayun Rashid has alleged that a demand for Tk 5 lakh in extortion money was made to obstruct the construction of a structure on a plot of land in Sreepur. The accused claims to hold a share in the land.

Journalist Sued: Zahirul Calls for Impartial Investigation and End to Harassment

03:15 18 October 2026

SM Zahirul Islam, Sreepur correspondent of the daily Amar Desh, has called for an impartial investigation into a criminal case filed against him, alleging harassment following the publication of a news report.