The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) has ordered an investigation into allegations of misappropriation of donation materials at the Badrinath Dham in India. The directive came on Friday following social media claims of financial irregularities, shortly after similar accusations surfaced regarding donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple. BKTC President Hemant Dwivedi said the committee is taking the matter seriously and has asked for written explanations from concerned officials and employees.

The allegations were raised by an organization named Bhairav Sena, which also demanded a fair inquiry into claims against the president’s personal assistant. Dwivedi denied that the accused individual was his personal secretary, clarifying that the person is a permanent government employee who previously served under three former presidents. BKTC CEO Sohan Singh Rangad confirmed that CCTV footage from the temple premises was reviewed but found to be unclear.

Rangad added that an internal committee has been proposed to conduct a detailed investigation. He warned that if wrongdoing is proven, strict disciplinary and legal action will be taken under the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee Act, 1939, and employee conduct rules.

Local residents of Ward No. 5 in Katiadi Municipality, Kishoreganj, organized a human chain and protest program on Saturday afternoon at Kadamtala area beside the Kishoreganj–Bhairab regional road. The event was held under the banner of the local Anti-Drug Committee and community members to demand action against the growing spread of drugs and gambling in the area.

Speakers at the protest, including committee leaders and local dignitaries, alleged that the rise of drugs and gambling has worsened law and order, leading to increased theft, robbery, and insecurity among residents. They said that despite changes in government and local representatives, criminal activities have not decreased. The speakers added that a community-based Anti-Drug Committee has been formed to combat the issue, and its members regularly detain drug users and dealers for handover to authorities.

Participants further claimed that those involved in drugs and gambling have no political identity but are being protected by an influential group. They urged the administration to take strict and effective measures to restore safety in the area.

An attack was reported at the family home of Mahabub Hossain Samir, the recently former general secretary of the Savar unit of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, a day after his detention. According to the victims, the assault, vandalism, and attempted occupation were led by Sathi Akter, wife of alleged drug figure Shamim Reza. Five women were injured in the incident.

On Saturday, Shirin Akter filed a written complaint with Savar Model Police Station, naming Sohrab, Sathi Akter, Nilufa Yasmin, James Gomez alias Gupta Kajol, Shakib, Rakib, and Monir among the accused, along with several unidentified individuals. The complaint stated that the attack stemmed from a land dispute and involved looting and assault on women, including Rumi Akter and Minara Begum, who were hospitalized.

Police confirmed receiving the complaint and said they had visited the scene. The investigating officer, Nur Mohammad, stated that legal action would follow upon completion of the investigation.

A female worker of Uttara EPZ, Sumi Rani Roy, aged 35, was killed in a road accident in Nilphamari’s Jaldhaka upazila on Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 6 a.m. at Chowdhuryhat Bazar area of Shimulbari Union when the motorcycle she was riding on lost control and slipped due to sand scattered on the road. The motorcyclist, Swapan Roy, 30, sustained serious injuries and was admitted to Rangpur Medical College Hospital.

According to local sources, Sumi Rani Roy was traveling to her workplace on a motorcycle driven by her nephew-in-law, Swapan Roy. As they reached Chowdhuryhat Bazar, a night coach named ‘Mayer Doa Paribahan’ approached from the opposite direction. In an attempt to avoid collision, the motorcycle skidded, causing Sumi to fall under the rear wheel of the bus and die instantly.

Locals expressed concern that sand left on the road has long increased accident risks in the area. They demanded immediate removal of sand, enhanced monitoring of risky spots, and action against those responsible. Police recovered the body and initiated legal procedures.

Police in Banshkhali, Chattogram, arrested a drug dealer with 30,000 yaba pills on Friday morning. The arrest took place in front of the Banshkhali police station gate, where officers had set up a checkpoint based on secret information. A red scooter used to transport the drugs was also seized during the operation. The detainee was identified as Mohammad Zia, 45, son of Abdul Hakim from Putuinnapara village in Kutubdia, Cox’s Bazar.

According to Sub-Inspector Mohammad Arif, the suspect attempted to flee when signaled to stop but was chased and caught by police. Upon searching the scooter, officers recovered the yaba pills. Officer-in-Charge Md. Robiul Haque stated that Zia is a major drug dealer who was transporting the consignment to Chattogram city. Legal proceedings are underway to file a case and present him before the court.

The operation highlights ongoing police efforts in Banshkhali to curb narcotics trafficking in the region.

Residents of Bardaha Bazar in Kaliganj upazila, Satkhira, held a protest rally and human chain on Saturday morning demanding justice for the death of 17-year-old Rafat Hossain. Despite adverse weather, hundreds of locals, including men, women, and youths, joined the demonstration calling for an impartial investigation, quick legal action, and exemplary punishment for those responsible. The event was presided over by Ruhul Kuddus Gazi.

Speakers, including Rafat’s mother Shahanara Khatun, alleged that Rafat, who worked at a local poultry farm, was murdered on June 13 and his death was falsely portrayed as suicide. They accused investigators of negligence and delay, which they said had fueled public anger. Several participants claimed that the farm owner’s son had a history of abuse and that Rafat’s poor family must not be denied justice.

Protesters vowed to continue peaceful demonstrations until a fair investigation is completed and the real perpetrators are brought to justice, urging authorities to end the culture of impunity.

Bangladesh police have sent four letters to Indian authorities seeking the return of suspects in the murder of Shahid Sharif Osman bin Hadi, a key figure of the Inquilab Moncho and July Revolution. The National Central Bureau and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) sent the letters to the Indian Police Service and West Bengal’s Special Task Force, but no response has been received. The main suspects, Faisal Karim Masud and Alamgir Hossain, were arrested in India, and their extradition delay has stalled the charge sheet process, according to CID officials.

The letters included detailed case information, suspect profiles, and evidence links. Despite diplomatic efforts under the Bangladesh-India prisoner exchange agreement, Indian authorities have not replied. CID continues its investigation and awaits India’s response, stating that legal procedures will proceed if no reply comes. The court has set July 15 for submission of the further investigation report after earlier dissatisfaction with the initial charge sheet.

Officials say questioning the detained suspects in India is crucial to uncovering the full motive behind Hadi’s killing, which occurred in Dhaka on December 12, 2025. The investigation remains stalled until their return.

Shariful Islam, Deputy Director of the Rajshahi District Youth Development Department, has been accused of residing with his family in the department’s guesthouse and using government property for personal purposes. Allegations also include marking absent trainees as present to withdraw allowances and irregular attendance at the office. These actions have reportedly caused dissatisfaction among staff and trainees.

According to the report, Shariful Islam took charge in October last year and has since been living in the guesthouse on the upper floor of the office building. He is alleged to have used office equipment such as a refrigerator, air conditioner, and CCTV monitor for personal use, with electricity bills paid under the office’s name. Some sources claim that trade instructors were involved in processing trainee allowances.

Shariful Islam stated that his official residence was not yet ready, prompting him to stay temporarily in the office guesthouse. He admitted using some office items personally but denied any misuse of trainee allowances. Stakeholders have called for an impartial investigation into the allegations and appropriate administrative action.

Police in Jamalpur have arrested five people, including two former leaders of the district Volunteer League and two domestic workers, in connection with a burglary at the rented home of a judge couple. The arrests followed an incident on June 30, when burglars broke into the residence of Judges Ahmadul Kabir Sakil and Nusrat Zerin Jeny in the Amlapara area and stole valuables worth about 1.9 million taka. The suspects were sent to court on Friday, where police sought seven days of remand for four of them, but the court ordered them to jail.

According to the case report, the burglary occurred while the couple was away, and the theft included cash, gold ornaments, and a diamond ring. Police said the arrested include Nilufa, Hawwa Begum, Chan Mia, Suman Mia, and Nazmul Ibne Hossain alias Biplob. Suman and Nazmul are former district Volunteer League officials. Police stated that the suspects confessed to involvement during preliminary questioning, and one domestic worker gave a statement under section 164.

Investigators are continuing efforts to identify the main planner and recover the stolen items.

A Dhaka court has ordered the imprisonment of retired Additional Police Superintendent Md Fazlur Rahman in connection with the abduction of Sukharanjan Bali, a defense witness for Allama Delwar Hossain Sayeedi at the International Crimes Tribunal. Police presented Fazlur before the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court under Rule 34(1) of the International Crimes Tribunal Rules of Procedure after arresting him from his Dhaka residence on Thursday night. Following a hearing, Metropolitan Magistrate Mahbub Alam ordered his detention pending completion of the investigation.

According to the case documents, on November 5, 2012, plainclothes men allegedly forced Bali into a vehicle in front of the old High Court building as he arrived to testify. He was reportedly blindfolded, tortured for two months, and later detained in India’s Dum Dum Central Jail for five years before being released on bail. Investigators claim Fazlur Rahman and other officers from the Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Detective Branch were involved in the abduction and transfer of Bali across the border.

The court ordered Fazlur Rahman to remain in custody until the investigation concludes.

A 15-year-old girl named Iti was shot by unidentified assailants in the Rupsha embankment area under Khulna Sadar Police Station on Friday evening. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. when two helmeted youths arrived on a motorcycle and fired at her. The bullet pierced through her left leg. Locals rescued her and provided initial treatment before admitting her to Khulna Medical College Hospital. Police confirmed the incident and said an investigation is underway to identify those responsible.

According to local sources, Iti is the sister of Ashik, a police-listed top criminal in Khulna. However, law enforcement authorities have not commented on whether the shooting is connected to that relationship. The motive behind the attack and the identities of the attackers remain unknown.

Police are continuing their investigation at the scene, and further details are expected as inquiries progress.

Workers in Sylhet’s Jaintapur upazila blocked the Sylhet-Tamabil highway on Friday afternoon after Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized stone-laden trucks and allegedly assaulted a driver. The protest began following the detention of four trucks during a morning patrol in the Shreepur Khadampur area. As the trucks were being taken to the BGB camp, workers forcibly unloaded stones from three of them and clashed with BGB members. The situation escalated when BGB fired a blank shot to control the crowd.

The incident caused panic among locals and created long traffic jams on both sides of the highway, leaving passengers and tourists stranded for hours. BGB officials stated that the blank shot was fired for security reasons and confirmed that no one was injured. The blockade lasted for about two hours.

The protest ended after the Upazila Nirbahi Officer, Sunanda Roy, arrived at the scene and held discussions with workers, transport leaders, businesspeople, and local representatives. Following assurances of a fair resolution, the workers withdrew the blockade and traffic movement resumed.

A clash broke out in Ratdanga village of Narail Sadar upazila on Friday afternoon over a comment made on TikTok. The confrontation involved two groups from different parts of the village and left at least ten people injured. The injured were taken to Narail District Hospital for treatment.

According to police and local sources, the dispute began between Ashraful, son of Mannu Molya from Mallik Para, and Mizan, son of Kabir Fakir from Uttarpara, after an argument over a TikTok comment escalated into a physical altercation. Residents from both areas joined the fight, using local weapons during the clash.

Police later arrived at the scene and brought the situation under control. The injured individuals were rescued and admitted to the district hospital. The officer-in-charge of Narail Sadar Police Station, Ajay Kumar Kundu, stated that legal action is underway regarding the incident.

Four teenagers were detained in Chuadanga’s Alamdanga upazila on Friday evening after allegedly assaulting two police officers who had instructed them to slow down their motorcycles near Bondobil rail gate. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. when the officers attempted to control the reckless driving of several youths. Locals assisted police in detaining the four suspects, while others fled the scene on motorcycles.

The detained teenagers were identified as Sakib (17), Ahmed Hossain (17), Raj (18), and Abdul (16), all residents of Chuadanga municipality’s Islampara area. The injured officers were Sub-Inspector Shovon Kumar and Assistant Sub-Inspector Sohel Rana of Alamdanga Police Station. According to police and local sources, six to seven motorcycles carrying 12 to 14 teenagers were speeding noisily when the officers intervened.

Alamdanga Police Station’s investigation officer Bikash Chandra confirmed the arrests and said that a case will be filed over the attack. The matter has been reported to higher authorities.

A housewife named Latika Sarkar, aged 45, died after being electrocuted while turning on a ceiling fan switch at her home in Khalisani village of Assasuni upazila, Satkhira. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026. Family members said she was electrocuted due to a fault in the electrical line and was seriously injured on the spot. She was taken to Satkhira Sadar Hospital by ambulance.

According to hospital sources, Latika was brought to the emergency department at 4:20 p.m., where duty doctor Anjan Kumar Chakraborty examined her and declared her dead. The doctor stated that she had died before reaching the hospital and that the cause of death was likely the severe electric shock.

Hospital authorities have sent a written report to the officer-in-charge of the local police station for necessary legal procedures. After completion of the formalities, the body will be handed over to the family.