A man named Abul Hasan Sheikh, aged 60, was allegedly hacked and beaten to death in Rupsha upazila of Khulna on Thursday night. The incident occurred around 7:45 p.m. at Jabusa intersection, reportedly due to previous enmity. Police have detained a youth named Rubel in connection with the killing.

According to police and local sources, Rashidul Islam, son of deceased Mojibur Rahman, along with three to four unidentified accomplices, attacked Abul Hasan Sheikh with hammers and sharp weapons. The victim was admitted to the surgery unit of Khulna Medical College Hospital at 9:10 p.m. in critical condition. His health deteriorated, and he died around 12:15 a.m. while being taken to Dhaka for advanced treatment.

Rupsha Police Station Officer-in-Charge Abdur Razzak Mir said a police team visited the scene, and the victim’s brother Hossain was asked to file a case. Police stated that efforts are ongoing to identify and arrest the remaining suspects.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) prevented an alleged push-in attempt by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) at the Kachurgul border in Juri upazila of Moulvibazar early on Friday, July 3. According to the report, BSF tried to send ten people, including two men and eight women, into Bangladesh without valid documents. With assistance from local residents, BGB detained the group during the early morning hours.

Lieutenant Colonel Ataur Rahman, commanding officer of the 52 BGB Battalion in Beanibazar, confirmed the incident. He stated that after verifying their identities, no valid Bangladeshi citizenship papers were found. The individuals were subsequently sent back to India through the same border point. The BGB official added that the force remains vigilant and continues to work tirelessly to protect the border.

The incident underscores ongoing border vigilance in the Moulvibazar region, where BGB maintains regular patrols to prevent illegal crossings and ensure national security.

Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Police (DB) have arrested four suspects in connection with a murder in the capital’s Adabor area following a minor dispute. The arrests were made within a day of the incident through analysis of CCTV footage, technology-based tracking, and intelligence operations. The detainees—Ripon, Nirab, Majnu Mia, and Mizanur Rahman—were captured in a raid at Sahebnagar in Mymensingh’s Ishwarganj upazila. Police also recovered a switch-gear knife allegedly used in the killing.

According to investigators, the conflict began on June 29 during a World Cup football match between Brazil and Japan, when an argument broke out over whistle blowing. The tension escalated over the following days, leading to a mediation meeting on July 1 at Adabor’s Nabodoy Housing area. The meeting turned violent, leaving local BNP leaders Abul Bashar and Saddam Hossain critically injured. Bashar later died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, while Saddam remains under treatment.

Authorities said multiple law enforcement agencies are continuing operations to identify and arrest others involved. Additional police have been deployed in the area to maintain order.

Police in Chattogram have uncovered that the killing of 25-year-old Md. Azad in the city’s Forest Gate area stemmed from a dispute over drug use. Investigators said the murder was planned, and Azad’s friend Isha, also known as Babu, has confessed under Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code. He was presented before a Chattogram court last Thursday, which ordered his detention following the confession.

According to police, Isha admitted his involvement and stated that he, Azad, and another person were taking drugs together when an argument broke out. The dispute escalated, leading to Azad being shot from behind. Isha also tried to hide his clothes to destroy evidence. Police have identified two other suspects and are conducting raids to arrest them, though their names have not been disclosed for investigative reasons.

The incident occurred last Wednesday afternoon when Azad was shot while walking along a busy road. He was taken to Chattogram Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Police said further arrests could reveal the weapon’s source and the full background of the murder.

A centenarian named Mofiz Uddin was found crying beside a bridge in Boilla area of Tangail Sadar upazila on Thursday evening after being abandoned by relatives. Locals informed police, who rescued him following instructions from Sultan Salauddin Tuku, State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock and Member of Parliament for Tangail Sadar. The minister announced he would personally bear all expenses for the elderly man’s treatment, food, and accommodation.

According to local sources, Mofiz Uddin, a resident of Enayetpur village, had three sons and three daughters. After his wife’s death eight years ago, he lived with his paralyzed eldest son’s family, who allegedly left him by the roadside. Police later placed him in the custody of his youngest daughter, Rina Begum, who agreed to care for him after speaking with the minister. The minister also directed police to take legal action against those responsible, leading to the detention of the granddaughter while her husband fled.

Authorities are arranging Mofiz Uddin’s old-age allowance and considering separate housing if needed, as part of the minister’s commitment to his welfare.

A human chain and protest rally were held on Friday in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka, demanding the immediate arrest and exemplary punishment of the accused in the murder case of Milon Hawlader from Banimardan village in Nazirpur Union, Muladi upazila of Barishal. Speakers said Milon had returned home on May 30 for Eid-ul-Azha with his wife and two-year-old child when a dispute broke out with neighbors over harassment of children. The accused allegedly attacked him with local weapons, leaving him critically injured.

Milon was first admitted to a local hospital and later transferred to a hospital in Dhaka, where he died on June 25 after 26 days in intensive care. According to the speakers, his family spent over 3.5 million taka on treatment and is now destitute. They alleged that none of the accused have been arrested and that the suspects are openly threatening the victim’s family to withdraw the case.

Protesters demanded immediate arrests, trial in a speedy tribunal, and maximum punishment for those found guilty, warning of tougher movements if their demands are ignored.

In Lohagara upazila of Chattogram, hundreds of makeshift shops have occupied footpaths and parts of the highway near the motor station, collecting daily extortion payments ranging from 200 to 1,000 taka per stall. The illegal occupation has led to severe traffic congestion and difficulties for pedestrians and passengers. Despite several eviction drives, the stalls reappear within hours, creating persistent disruption in the area.

Local residents and commuters have expressed frustration over the lack of effective action. Shopkeepers revealed that they must pay money three times a day to different groups, including shop owners, leaseholders, and the town management committee. The issue has sparked criticism on social media, while disputes continue between rival political groups over control of the market committees.

Authorities said multiple eviction operations have been conducted with the Roads and Highways Department, and a permanent clearance drive is being planned. Officials added that no written complaints about extortion have been filed yet, but investigations will follow if complaints are submitted.

A man identified as Debashish Chowdhury, 45, was detained at Jahangirnagar University for allegedly taking secret photos of two female students. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. near the Bot Tola area of the campus. Chowdhury, a resident of Dhamrai’s Baishakanda area and former joint general secretary of the Dhamrai Upazila Jubo Dal, was released by the university administration after signing a written pledge.

According to the university’s security office, Chowdhury admitted in a written confession that he had secretly photographed several female students after dining at Bot Tola. He apologized, acknowledged his wrongdoing, and promised not to repeat such actions without consent. Two cans of beer were also recovered from him and his companion, which were later destroyed in the presence of university officials.

Assistant Proctor Professor Dr. Mohammad Abdur Razzak stated that Chowdhury was released after pledging not to enter the campus again with his vehicle and after offering an unconditional apology to the students.

A fire broke out on a cotton-laden truck on Imam Bazar Road in Majdihi area of Bhairabganj Bazar, Sreemangal upazila of Moulvibazar district. The incident occurred around 7 a.m. on Friday, when the Sreemangal Fire Service team responded promptly and managed to bring the blaze under control before it could spread to nearby areas.

According to Sreemangal Fire Service Warehouse Inspector Solaiman Ahmad, firefighters reached the scene immediately after receiving the report and successfully contained the fire. The quick response prevented further damage and restored normalcy in the area.

The cause of the fire and the extent of the losses were not immediately known. Authorities have begun an investigation to determine the reason behind the incident and to take necessary measures.

A man accused of involvement in the 2012 abduction of Sukhranjan Bali, a defense witness for Allama Delwar Hossain Sayedee, has been arrested, according to International Crimes Tribunal senior prosecutor Mizanul Islam. He said the Detective Branch police detained the suspect last night. The arrested individual has been identified as former Additional Superintendent of Police Md Fazlur Rahman, who was serving as a Detective Branch inspector at the time of the incident. Authorities have not yet disclosed where he was apprehended.

Sukhranjan Bali was abducted from the premises of the International Crimes Tribunal in 2012 while preparing to testify in favor of the late Jamaat leader Delwar Hossain Sayedee. He was later found imprisoned in India, where he reportedly spent five years. In August 2025, Bali filed charges with the tribunal against 32 individuals, including Sheikh Hasina and former Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha, in connection with his abduction.

The arrest marks a new development in a long-running case that has drawn attention to alleged irregularities surrounding the tribunal proceedings and the treatment of witnesses.

A madrasa teacher in Godagari, Rajshahi, has been accused of severely beating a 13-year-old student, breaking his teeth and injuring his chest. The incident occurred in the Railbazar area at Darus Sunnah Islamia Hafizia Madrasa, where the student, Jubayer Hossain, is a resident pupil. He is currently receiving treatment at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital. The accused teacher, Yasin Ali, has been absent from the institution since the incident.

Local residents expressed anger over the assault, with a group of youths visiting the madrasa to protest and warning of locking the institution if justice is not served. Jubayer’s mother, Fatema Begum, described that the teacher allegedly grabbed her son by the neck and slapped him, causing him to hit a wall and lose part of a tooth. She demanded justice for the attack. The madrasa’s governing body president, Saiful Islam, said he had previously warned teachers against such behavior and promised proper action.

Police confirmed awareness of the incident but said no formal complaint had yet been filed. They stated that legal measures would follow upon receiving a complaint.

Serious allegations have surfaced over irregularities worth millions of taka in providing internet services to government primary schools in Thakurgaon. Teleower Communication (EDC), a company contracted by the Directorate of Primary Education, reportedly installed routers and devices in many schools but collected monthly bills without ensuring regular internet connectivity. The company has agreements with 654 of the district’s 998 schools, each billed at 1,000 taka per month.

Teachers have expressed frustration, claiming that bills were paid despite inactive connections. Upazila education officers confirmed receiving complaints. In Ranisankail, 122 schools reported service issues, leading to partial bill deductions. In Pirganj and Baliadangi, officials acknowledged full payments but admitted service quality concerns. They plan to summon company representatives in upcoming coordination meetings to address the matter.

Teleower’s local manager argued that the company received only 12 months of payment over 22 months and cited issues like cable theft and missing routers. The district primary education officer stated that future payments will require written confirmation from school teachers verifying receipt of internet service.

Farzana Akter, daughter of Abul Bashar from Chhanuya village in Feni Sadar upazila, has been missing for 22 days. Her relatives have searched in various places with the help of law enforcement agencies. Police claim they are actively working to locate her, but say the search has been delayed due to non-cooperation from her husband’s family.

According to police and family sources, Farzana married Shahadat, a Dubai expatriate from Cumilla’s Nangalkot upazila, in 2018. Since the marriage, family tensions reportedly arose because of her brother-in-law, Shahporan. Farzana went missing from her in-laws’ house on June 9. Her relatives allege that Shahporan abducted her after she rejected his inappropriate proposal. Farzana’s mother, Sabina Yasmin, accused Shahporan of spreading false stories to cover up the incident.

The report states that despite Farzana’s disappearance since June 9, her husband’s family has not filed a case or general diary. Her parents and aunt have appealed to the Nangalkot police for proper action. Investigating officer SI Ashraf said the police are looking into the matter.

Two fish farms in Khanpur Union of Bagerhat Sadar upazila were allegedly poisoned by miscreants early Wednesday, resulting in the death of fish worth around one million taka. The incident occurred in the South Khanpur area, where fish from the ponds of local residents Sheikh Miranuzzaman and Jalal Sheikh were reportedly killed and taken away.

According to local sources, the remaining fish in the ponds also died from poisoning. The farms contained large prawns and various species of white fish, with total losses estimated at over one million taka. Sheikh Miranuzzaman, one of the affected owners, suspected that local drug users or members of a gang displaced from the Sundarbans might be involved. Residents have demanded a prompt investigation and punishment for those responsible.

Police investigation center in-charge BM Alamgir Hossain confirmed awareness of the incident and said authorities would examine the matter and take legal action accordingly.

In Osmaninagar upazila of Sylhet, the family of slain Jubo Dal activist Turon Mia has expressed anger as no suspects have yet been arrested in connection with his alleged murder. Turon was found dead at his home on June 19 after reportedly protesting irregularities in a local government road project. His younger brother, Elaich Mia, broke down in tears before the Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir on July 1, pleading for justice. The adviser later instructed the Sylhet police superintendent to ensure a proper investigation.

According to the family, influential local figures are attempting to portray the killing as a natural death to conceal the truth. They claim Turon had previously filed a written complaint on June 6 after being attacked by neighbors, but police did not record the case due to pressure. Turon allegedly refused to withdraw his complaint despite pressure from local mediators.

Police officials stated that senior authorities are aware of the case and that a detective team is working to identify the real culprits. The family continues to demand a transparent investigation and exemplary punishment for those responsible.