A sensational incident has been reported in Chandina Upazila of Comilla, where a housewife allegedly went missing from the residence of her Saudi expatriate husband, taking 6 lakh BDT in cash and 5 Bhori of gold jewelry. In connection with this incident, the victim's elder brother, Nazrul Islam, has filed a written complaint at the Chandina Police Station.According to the complaint, Sharmin Akhtar (29), daughter of Kalu Mia from Kongai village, was married into the family of Saudi expatriate Mahidul Islam of Nalpunni village under Bataghashi Union about 17 years ago. The couple has three children. The family claims that since the marriage, there were allegations against Sharmin regarding inappropriate behavior and an extra-marital affair with a local youth named Mehedi Hasan. Although Mehedi Hasan, son of Dadwon Mia of Nalpunni village, is currently staying abroad, the complaint mentions that he maintained constant contact with Sharmin.Regarding the details of the incident, it is reported that on March 12, 2026, at approximately 7:00 AM, Sharmin Akhtar systematically left the house with 6 lakh BDT in cash and about 5 Bhori of gold jewelry (including necklaces, earrings, chains, and rings), totaling assets worth 10 lakh BDT. It is learned that the cash had been kept in the house for the construction work of Mahidul Islam’s new building. Family members later found the house in disarray and confirmed the disappearance after failing to find Sharmin and her children.Locals claim that a man named Aman Ullah from Ward No. 8 of Bataghashi Union directly assisted Sharmin Akhtar in fleeing and misappropriating the assets. After searching various potential locations without success, Nazrul Islam filed the written complaint with the police upon receiving permission from his expatriate brother. The complaint further states that the accused are currently threatening the victim's family in various ways, leaving them feeling insecure.Chandina Police Station stated that the complaint has been received with importance, and necessary legal action will be taken following a thorough investigation. Meanwhile, local residents have demanded exemplary punishment for those involved and those who assisted in this scandalous incident.

 A terrifying trend of jewelry theft targeting minor children has emerged in Chandina, Cumilla, orchestrated by a formidable female snatcher. The perpetrator lures children away from populated areas by promising toys or showing videos on a mobile phone, later robbing them of their ornaments in secluded spots. Although four such incidents have occurred within the Chandina Municipality and Etbarpur Union over the past month, the accused woman remains at large. Based on CCTV footage and descriptions from the victimized children, a woman aged between 20 and 25, wearing a burqa, is operating alone in these missions. The incidents have gone viral on social media, causing widespread anxiety among local parents.The most recent incident took place last Friday, March 27, around 10:00 AM in the Tulatoli North Para area of Ward No. 9 under the municipality, where three children fell victim. Shariful Islam, father of victim Samia Islam, stated that the woman bought toys for the children from a shop near their house and enticed them into an auto-rickshaw by showing videos on a mobile phone. She took them nearly 1.5 kilometers away to a deserted spot on the Chhaykot Horerpar road, where she snatched gold earrings from child Samia and a silver chain from child Saima Islam. Just the day before, on Thursday, March 26, a child from Baniachong village in Etbarpur Union was lured away in the same manner and robbed of her earrings in front of the Etbarpur Union Parishad.A similar incident occurred on March 18 in Harong village. Local resident Khokan Mia reported that the burqa-clad woman entered his house under the pretext of recharging her mobile phone after leaving a packet of chips at his shop. She then coaxed his two granddaughters away, eventually fleeing after taking the gold earrings from the elder granddaughter about half a kilometer away from the house. Additionally, on February 13, the 10-year-old daughter of army personnel Kamal Hossain from Etbarpur village was victimized in the same fashion. CCTV footage confirms that the same woman is involved in every case.While parents in Chandina Municipality and surrounding areas are panicked over their children's safety, the police claim to be unaware of the situation. Atiqur Rahman, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Chandina Police Station, stated that no one has lodged a written or verbal complaint regarding such incidents so far. However, he assured that the matter would be investigated with due importance and necessary legal action would be taken promptly. Local conscious citizens believe that unless this "serial" snatcher is brought to justice immediately, the safety of children will face even greater risks.

A discussion meeting was organized by the Upazila and Municipal units of BNP in Chandina, Cumilla, to observe the Great Independence and National Day. The program was held on Thursday afternoon at the Maulana Bhashani Auditorium of Chandina Redwan Ahmed College. Former State Minister for Liberation War Affairs and valiant freedom fighter Dr. Redwan Ahmed attended the event as the chief guest, where he shared various heroic memories and accounts of the Liberation War.The meeting was presided over by Municipal BNP leader Professor Gias Uddin Bhuiyan. Special guests included Engineer Kazi Sakhawat Hossain, Science and Technology Affairs Secretary of the Central Krishak Dal; Mofazzal Hossain Bashir, former Joint General Secretary of the Central Chhatra Dal; Sultan Moin Ahmed Robin, President of the Governing Body of Chandina Redwan Ahmed College; and former Chairman AKM Shamsul Haque Master. Moderated by Municipal Chhatra Dal leader Sajjad Hossain, the event also featured speeches from BNP leaders Principal Abul Kashem, Principal Abu Taher, former Chairman Shahjahan Siraj, and Chhatra Dal leader Mahbub Alam, among others.