A risky cattle market has been set up directly on the railway tracks at Hathazari Railway Station in Chattogram. The market, reportedly operating under lease from the Hathazari Municipality, is being held twice a week and additionally for Eid-ul-Azha sacrificial animals. Locals allege that officials have allowed the market in exchange for bribes, despite a standing restriction under Section 144 within 20 feet of the railway line. The setup is said to pose serious risks to train movement.

Buyers and sellers from nearby areas expressed concern about bringing animals so close to the tracks, urging authorities to designate a safer location. Hathazari Upazila Executive Officer and municipal administrator Abdullah Al Mumin stated that the municipality did not officially lease any market on the railway tracks and that he would investigate and take action. Eastern Zone General Manager of Bangladesh Railway Subaktagin confirmed that no market is permitted on railway lines and that necessary measures are being taken.

Authorities are expected to review the situation and enforce safety regulations to prevent further risks to train operations and public safety.

A drug-addicted youth has been accused of setting fire to his family’s home in Dakshin Satla village under Satla Union of Uzirpur upazila in Barishal. Police from Uzirpur Model Station arrested the accused following a case filed by his family. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon, and the family alleged that the youth, identified as Md. Tamim Hawlader, had long been addicted to drugs and had previously been sent to rehabilitation centers.

According to the family, Tamim frequently demanded money from relatives and threatened them when refused. On Saturday morning, he allegedly asked his mother for money and warned one of his sisters by phone that he would set the house on fire if his demand was not met. During the incident, his mother was near the house and saw the fire break out suddenly. Despite local efforts to control it, furniture, stored rice, paddy, and important documents were destroyed.

The family claimed losses of about 5 million taka and said they were left destitute. Police confirmed the arrest of the accused late Sunday night with local assistance.

Railway accidents at level crossings continue to claim lives across Bangladesh, with an average of three deaths reported daily, according to railway police data. The problem worsens during Eid travel, when unprotected and illegal crossings become deadly traps. Of more than 3,000 crossings nationwide, fewer than half have gatekeepers, leaving most routes dangerously exposed. Railway records show that 89 percent of fatalities occur at unguarded crossings, with the Dhaka–Chattogram–Cumilla corridor identified as the most hazardous.

Official figures indicate that since 2014, 868 railway accidents have killed 111 people, though experts believe the actual toll is higher. In the eastern region alone, over half of legal crossings lack gatekeepers, while the western region faces similar shortages. The Chattogram–Cox’s Bazar route remains particularly unsafe, with 56 of 72 gates unprotected. Despite multiple investigations and recommendations for automatic alarms, little improvement has been achieved.

Experts urge immediate measures, including sealing illegal crossings, improving gatekeeper pay and conditions, deploying special task forces during Eid, and installing automated warning systems. Long-term solutions such as underpasses and strict legal action against illegal crossings are also recommended.

A second-grade student of Popular Model School in Dhaka’s Pallabi area, Ramisa Akter, was killed in a brutal incident that has sparked widespread anger from the capital to the suspect’s home village in Singra, Natore. The accused, Sohel Rana, is currently in Dhaka Central Jail along with his wife Swapna Akter, who is alleged to have assisted him. The nation awaits the upcoming police charge sheet and court proceedings, with demands for swift justice.

Investigations revealed that Rana, a 34-year-old mechanic from Maheshchandrapur Southpara in Singra, had long been involved in theft, drug use, and online gambling. Locals said he operated under the political protection of influential Awami League member Rafiqul, which emboldened his criminal behavior. After accumulating heavy debts and being disowned by his family, Rana moved to Dhaka, where his violent tendencies continued.

Local representatives confirmed that no vandalism occurred at Rana’s family home, as earlier rumors suggested. Residents and officials have called for the harshest punishment, emphasizing that political influence must not obstruct justice in this case.

An armed group carried out a coordinated attack on temporary RAB and police camps in the remote Jungle Salimpur area of Sitakunda, Chattogram, late Sunday night. Before the assault, the attackers used an excavator to cut roads at five points, creating deep trenches to block vehicle movement. The attack began around 1 a.m., with automatic weapons fired at both the Jungle Salimpur and nearby Alinagar camps. RAB officials said the attackers aimed to isolate the camps and launch a sudden assault under cover of darkness and rain.

RAB and police sources reported that the attackers used heavy firearms resembling AK-47s, and the exchange of gunfire lasted until about 3:30 a.m. The following morning, over 500 members of the joint forces began a large-scale operation on foot, as vehicles could not pass the damaged roads. Officials described the incident as one of the most organized acts of hill sabotage in recent times. Authorities believe the attack was long-planned and linked to tensions over upcoming government development projects in the area.

Security forces have regained control of the area and are working to identify those involved. The home minister was scheduled to visit Jungle Salimpur on May 31, just days after the attack.

At least 11 people were killed and seven others injured when a speeding van collided with a passenger bus in the Ismaila area of the Swat Expressway in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The incident occurred when the bus was parked on the roadside and the van, reportedly out of control, struck it from behind. The information was reported by local media outlet Samaa TV.

According to motorway police, rescue teams and officers reached the scene immediately after receiving the report and began rescue operations. The bodies of the deceased and the injured were taken to Mardan Medical Complex for treatment. Police sources said the bus was traveling from Karachi to Buner, while the van was en route from Rawalpindi to Dir.

Officials stated that an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the crash, though initial findings suggest driver negligence as the primary reason.

The Teknaf border in Cox’s Bazar has become a major national security concern as local and Rohingya armed groups form hybrid criminal networks operating from remote hill areas such as Baharchhara, Hnila, and Whykong. These groups use the terrain as cover to conduct kidnappings and human trafficking, turning the region into a hub of violence. Equipped with laptops, routers, and solar power, they monitor law enforcement and victims’ families in real time, escalating torture when police or journalists are contacted. Despite joint operations rescuing many victims between September 2025 and April 2026, fear persists among farmers and laborers.

Reports describe brutal ransom tactics, including cutting victims’ fingers or hands to pressure families. The violence has created widespread psychological trauma and economic paralysis in rural communities. Law enforcement faces challenges due to the criminals’ use of jammers and vantage points. The article calls for large-scale military intervention, advanced surveillance technologies, and stronger intelligence networks inside and around Rohingya camps.

The author argues that securing Teknaf’s border is vital for national stability. Without decisive state action, the area risks becoming a base for larger transnational criminal operations.

Gunfire broke out early Monday morning in the Debarpar area of Khulshi, Chattogram, following days of tension over a disputed piece of land. According to local accounts, the shooting began around 4 a.m. after an overnight standoff between two rival groups. The confrontation escalated into clashes involving sticks, homemade weapons, and brick throwing, continuing into the morning hours.

Residents reported hearing multiple rounds of gunfire in the quiet neighborhood, causing widespread panic. Many stayed indoors but recorded videos of the incident from their homes, showing groups chasing each other near an open field beside a road. Locals said both sides had been claiming ownership of the land for several days, and the early morning violence intensified the dispute. They also alleged that police were absent for a long time, allowing the situation to spiral out of control.

Police entered the area around 7 a.m. to restore order, according to residents. No confirmed casualties were reported, though several people were believed to be injured. Shops remained partly closed, and residents avoided the area out of fear.

A fatal road accident occurred early Monday on the Dhaka-Tangail highway near Sartail in Kalihati upazila, Tangail. A rod-laden truck traveling from Dhaka toward northern Bangladesh lost control and fell into a roadside ditch, killing 15 people on the spot and injuring 10 others. According to police, 13 of the deceased were residents of Rajendrabati to Chikla Bolakkhet area in Ward 3 of Varsha Union under Manda upazila, Naogaon, while two others were from Tanore upazila in Rajshahi.

Fire service officials reported that the truck was carrying both construction rods and passengers, all of whom were laborers. The injured were rescued and taken to Tangail General Hospital for treatment. The Elenga Fire Service and local police jointly conducted the rescue operation following the accident.

Authorities have not yet provided further details on the cause of the accident or the condition of the injured, but initial reports suggest loss of control led to the crash.

Authorities in Kuliarchar upazila of Kishoreganj recovered more than one hundred sacks of government-allocated rice from a sawmill in the Khorkomara area on Sunday afternoon. The rice was found at the sawmill owned by Jillu Mia, located west of the railway line. Upon receiving the report, Upazila Nirbahi Officer Yasin Khondaker visited the site and ordered the mill sealed. The acting officer of the Kuliarchar LSD godown, Nasir Uddin, locked the facility following the directive.

After learning of the incident, State Minister for Jute and Textiles Md. Shariful Alam instructed local administration and law enforcement agencies to conduct a thorough investigation and take legal action against those responsible. The discovery has sparked anger and concern among residents, who questioned how government food aid ended up in a privately owned mill.

A three-member committee headed by the Upazila Agriculture Officer has been formed to investigate the source and purpose of the stored rice. The committee has been asked to submit its report within five working days. Officials confirmed that efforts are underway to identify and prosecute those involved.

Joint forces began a large-scale operation on Sunday morning in the remote hilly areas of Jungle Salimpur and Alinagar in Sitakunda, Chattogram, following overnight armed attacks on two camps of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and police. The assaults, which started around 1 a.m., involved groups of 40 to 50 armed assailants who used heavy weapons and excavators to cut roads and damage camp boundaries. Law enforcement personnel returned fire until about 3:30 a.m., after which additional forces surrounded the area. Several suspects have been detained for verification.

RAB-7 commander Hafizur Rahman confirmed that the attackers were organized and heavily armed, taking advantage of the hilly terrain for surprise strikes. The joint forces, comprising over 500 members from RAB, police, and other units, are now advancing on foot across roughly 3,000 acres due to blocked roads. Officials said the attackers are believed to be members of the Yasin gang, accused in multiple criminal cases, including murder of RAB personnel.

Authorities stated that a formal briefing will follow the operation, while the government has ongoing development projects in the Jungle Salimpur area, including a police training academy and district jail.

Fifteen people were killed and nine others injured when a rod-laden truck overturned and fell into a roadside ditch in the Saratail area of Kalihati upazila, Tangail, early Monday morning. The accident occurred around 4:30 a.m. on the Dhaka-Tangail highway near the Jamuna Bridge connecting road. According to the Fire Service, all the victims were reportedly from Chapainawabganj district in Rajshahi.

Tangail Additional Superintendent of Police Fauzia Habib confirmed that the truck, which had departed from Chattogram carrying rods and passengers, lost control and veered off the road. Rescue teams from the Elenga Fire Service recovered 15 bodies and sent nine injured individuals to Tangail General Hospital for treatment. Efforts are underway to identify all the deceased.

Authorities have so far identified six of the victims, hailing from Naogaon, Rajshahi, and Chapainawabganj districts. The cause of the loss of control has not yet been detailed, and investigations are ongoing.

A significant number of Indian cows and buffaloes are reportedly entering Bangladesh illegally through various border points in Sylhet ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. Despite claims that Indian cattle are fewer in markets this year, local residents and traders say border areas such as Kanaighat, Gowainghat, Jaintapur, and Zakiganj have become active smuggling routes. Thousands of animals are said to cross nightly, transported through rural roads and farmlands to avoid detection.

Farmers allege that the influx of Indian cattle is hurting local livestock businesses, leaving them financially cornered. Reports suggest that influential local groups and some corrupt officials are facilitating the smuggling, allowing the animals to reach markets nationwide. Residents claim that trucks carrying smuggled cattle often pass police checkpoints without interference.

Police officials in Sylhet, including the district’s Additional Superintendent and Metropolitan Police representatives, stated that strict monitoring, checkpoints, and operations are underway to prevent illegal cattle entry. They pledged to strengthen surveillance and take legal action against those involved.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has recovered the skeletal remains of a woman and her son from a pond in Noakhali’s Sonaimuri upazila, two years after their disappearance. The remains were found on Sunday afternoon at the pond of Abu Amin’s house in Joyag village. The victims were identified as Komola Begum, aged 32, and her nine-year-old son Md. Noman. Three suspects, including two step-sons and a grandson of the deceased woman, have been arrested in connection with the case.

According to CID sources, the killings occurred in January 2024 over a family property dispute. The accused—step-sons Raju and Sagor, and grandson Tipu—allegedly murdered Komola and her son before burying their bodies in the pond during the dry season. The skeletal remains were recovered based on information provided by the arrested suspects following a prolonged investigation.

CID’s Additional Special Superintendent and Noakhali in-charge Md. Raisul Islam confirmed the recovery and arrests. He stated that a court case was initially filed, followed by a General Register (GR) case at Sonaimuri Police Station, leading to the arrests.

Six people, including cattle market leaseholder Ariful Islam Mishu, were injured in an attack by assailants in Chandpur’s Wireless Bazar area on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. when armed attackers reportedly assaulted the victims with sharp weapons. Mishu, who sustained serious injuries, was later transferred to Dhaka for advanced medical treatment.

According to leaseholder Shafik Gazi, a group including Borhan Gazi, Ferdous Gazi, Emran Gazi, and Redwan Gazi had allegedly demanded extortion money from local traders, claiming rights to set up shops on public land. When Mishu and Shafik confronted them about the demand, the group became enraged and launched the attack. Police, led by Sub-Inspector Jahed, visited the scene following the incident.

Chandpur Sadar Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge Fayez Ahmed stated that police were dispatched immediately after receiving information and that legal action would be taken upon receiving a formal complaint.