Narsingdi on Edge as Violence Raises Fears for Law and Order

The district of Narsingdi has been jolted by another wave of violence, with two separate killings within 24 hours leaving residents in shock and security forces on high alert.On Friday afternoon, a woman was shot and hacked to death in Alokbali union, just a day after a political activist was gunned down in the same area. Hours earlier, in a separate incident, a young housewife was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband in Raipura upazila.Political Rivalry Turns DeadlyPolice said the latest victim, Ferdousi Akhter, 35, was attacked inside the courtyard of her home in Birgao Satpara village, Alokbali, as worshippers gathered for Juma prayers.According to witnesses, assailants stormed the house and opened fire before hacking her with sharp weapons. She died on the spot, while two others sustained injuries.Ferdousi was the wife of Royes Ali, a known supporter of Shah Alam Chowdhury, convener of the Alokbali union unit of ...

• 19 Sep 2025