Police have arrested Mokhlesur Rahman Mukul, the prime accused in the murder case of Islami Chhatra Shibir leader Saifullah Bari in Gaibandha’s Saghata upazila. The arrest was made on Wednesday night in the Hariken area of Gazipur using information technology, according to Saghata Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mahbub Alam. Mukul, who was recently expelled from his position as convener of the Bonarpara Union unit of Jubo Dal, is the fifth suspect detained in connection with the case.

Saifullah Bari, president of the Bonarpara Union unit of Islami Chhatra Shibir and a third-year student of Al-Quran studies at Satgara Model Kamil Madrasa in Rangpur, was stabbed to death on June 21 in the Bonarpara Choumatha area. Witnesses said Mukul and his associates attacked him with knives in the afternoon. Following the incident, the district Jubo Dal expelled Mukul for violating party discipline.

Saifullah’s father filed a murder case naming six individuals and 10–15 unidentified others. Police have so far arrested five suspects in total.

At least seven workers were killed in a rock quarry collapse on the outskirts of Bengaluru, Karnataka, early on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Police confirmed that all the victims were residents of Bihar who had been working at the quarry on a daily wage basis. Several others were injured and are receiving treatment at a local private hospital. The incident occurred in the Madapatna area of Bengaluru South Taluk when a large rock, about 40 feet high, suddenly broke off and fell on the workers.

Rescue teams, police, and local officials quickly reached the site and began operations using heavy machinery to clear debris and search for anyone possibly trapped. The area was cordoned off for safety. Witnesses said around 18 workers were present at the time, and some managed to escape.

Authorities have launched an investigation to determine whether safety regulations were properly followed and if negligence contributed to the collapse. Officials stated that legal action will be taken if any violations are found.

A Russian couple was arrested in New York after scaling the spire of the Empire State Building to stage a marriage proposal. The pair, identified as Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, and Angelina Nikolau, 33, climbed to the antenna’s narrow top on Wednesday, displaying a black banner bearing a message about world peace. Their stunt, which they streamed on social media, ended when police took them into custody without incident. Authorities have charged them with trespassing, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, and disorderly conduct.

The Empire State Building’s management described the act as an unauthorized intrusion, noting that visitors are not permitted to climb beyond the 102nd-floor observation deck. A spokesperson humorously remarked that the couple could have rented the deck through the building’s official proposal package instead. Nikolau’s father, Russian circus performer Dmitry Nikolau, said he was aware of his daughter’s plan and expressed no concern about her arrest.

The incident occurred amid heightened citywide excitement over upcoming celebrations and events, including the United States’ 250th Independence anniversary festivities.

Authorities in Bangladesh recovered 19 kilograms of gold bars valued at approximately Tk 45 crore from a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight. The seizure took place on Thursday after flight BG-148 arrived at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, following its route from Dubai via Chattogram.

The operation was conducted jointly by multiple agencies, including the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), Aviation Security (Avsec), and the Customs House. Kamrul Islam, Joint Commissioner of Dhaka Customs House, confirmed the recovery and provided the estimated market value of the seized gold.

The report did not specify whether any arrests were made or how the gold was concealed, leaving further details of the investigation pending.

A van driver named Mamun Biswas, aged 28, died after being electrocuted by an unprotected power line in Rajapur village of Chatul Union, Boalmari upazila, Faridpur. The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. on Thursday when Mamun went to cut grass near a pond. The live GI wire, used for lighting around the pond, got entangled with his leg, causing his death on the spot. He was the son of Laku Biswas and the sole earner of his family.

According to local accounts, the pond was leased to a fish trader named Felu by its owner, Zahidul Shikdar. It was alleged that GI wires were connected directly to electricity poles to provide lighting at night. Locals blamed negligence for the fatal accident and demanded a proper investigation and legal action against those responsible. Mamun leaves behind a two-year-old child.

Police recovered the body and sent it to Faridpur Medical College Hospital for autopsy. The Boalmari police chief said legal procedures are underway regarding the incident.

Police in Meghna upazila of Cumilla recovered the body of a 19-year-old girl named Mim Akter from a regional road near the Mirzanagar Kadamtala bus stand early Thursday morning. Officers from Meghna Police Station confirmed the recovery and said the body was sent to Cumilla Medical College Hospital morgue for autopsy to determine the cause of death.

According to police, a button mobile phone was found beside the body, which helped identify the victim through contact with her family. Mim Akter was the daughter of Babul Mia from Brahmancharan Noagaon village under Gobindpur Union in Meghna upazila. Her husband, Md. Siam, lives in Bhoberchar village of Gazaria upazila in Munshiganj district. The couple had no children.

Local residents reported that the discovery of the body on the road early in the morning caused a stir in the area. Police collected preliminary evidence from the scene, and further details are expected after the autopsy report.

A series of targeted killings in Chattogram and Raozan have sparked concern over how attackers are obtaining precise information about victims’ movements. The issue resurfaced after the June 13 murder of Jubo Dal leader Maksudul Haque Masud, who was shot dead in broad daylight at a local market. CCTV footage showed the attack lasted only minutes, prompting relatives to question whether someone within the administration was tracking and leaking his location. Police, however, said suspects confessed that local informants—not officials—provided information.

Security analysts warned that such killings will persist unless the masterminds behind the attackers are eliminated. Since August 2024, at least 35 murders have occurred in the region, many targeting BNP activists. Victims were often attacked while traveling, praying, or visiting relatives, suggesting attackers had accurate location data. Analysts noted that information on victims’ routes and schedules could come from local sources or technology-based surveillance.

Police officials stated there is no evidence that administrative personnel leaked data, though investigations continue. They pledged legal action if any official involvement is proven.

A police team in Raipura, Narsingdi, came under attack on Wednesday afternoon while returning to the station after arresting Selim Munshi, a 42-year-old suspect wanted in three cases including murder. The incident occurred at the Saydabad ferry ghat area of Srinagar Union, where a group of 40 to 50 people reportedly assaulted the officers with sticks and bricks, injuring Constable Abdul Alim. The attackers allegedly freed the detainee and fled the scene.

According to police and local sources, a 10-member team from Raipura Police Station had conducted the operation to capture the suspect. Following the attack, the injured constable received primary treatment at Raipura Upazila Health Complex and later returned to duty. Police identified the suspect as the son of Tabu Mia from Saydabad area.

Sub-Inspector Shahjahan stated that the assault was carried out by followers of the suspect, while Officer-in-Charge Mujibur Rahman offered a differing account, saying the suspect escaped amid a crowd that had gathered at the scene. Police said further operations would be launched to re-arrest the fugitive.

A domestic worker named Ayesha Akter, currently imprisoned in Kashimpur Women’s Jail, has confessed to killing her employer Laila Afroze and the employer’s daughter Nafisa Lawal Binte Aziz in Mohammadpur, Dhaka, on December 8, 2025. The murders occurred after Ayesha was accused of stealing two thousand taka from her employer’s bag. Following an altercation, she attacked both victims with a switch gear she had earlier picked up from a roadside area. Ayesha later fled the scene wearing the victim’s daughter’s school uniform and was arrested in Jhalakathi.

According to the case file, Ayesha was remanded for six days and later gave a confessional statement before the Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate. The victims’ husband, Azizul Islam, a teacher, filed the murder case after discovering his wife and daughter dead at their home. CCTV footage confirmed Ayesha’s entry and exit from the house on the day of the incident.

Ayesha, aged 20, expressed deep remorse for the killings, saying she acted out of desperation to feed her child and now faces a life of regret and isolation in prison.

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) seized 1,500 kilograms of jelly-injected bagda and golda shrimp during a special operation in Mahishkura area of Ashashuni upazila, Satkhira, on Wednesday afternoon. Acting on a tip-off, the operation was conducted around 5 p.m. to prevent the sale of shrimp treated with harmful substances.

According to RAB sources, some dishonest local traders had been injecting liquid jelly into shrimp to artificially increase their weight. The operation was led by CPC-1 Company Commander Zayed Uddin Mohammad Ziad and Satkhira Executive Magistrate Nafiu Islam. During the raid, a large quantity of jelly and related equipment were also recovered.

The seized shrimp were later destroyed in public in the presence of the Executive Magistrate and fisheries officials, as they were deemed harmful to human health.

Railway operations on the Dhaka-Bhanga route through Shibchar in Madaripur have become risky due to repeated thefts of critical signaling equipment and cables. The incidents, which have increased in recent months, have disrupted the signaling system and forced railway staff to use manual methods to keep trains running. The thefts have caused delays and heightened safety concerns among passengers and railway workers.

According to railway officials, several thefts occurred between March and June 2026, including multiple incidents at Padma and Shibchar stations where track circuit components were stolen. The loss of these parts has rendered block systems inoperative, complicating train control and increasing the risk of accidents. Local residents and railway employees have demanded stronger security measures, including regular police patrols and permanent protection along the route.

Railway police acknowledged the challenges of patrolling the long stretch between Bhanga Junction and Padma Station but said patrols would be intensified to prevent further thefts.

In Godagari upazila of Rajshahi, a drug-addicted man named Zahurul Islam requested the Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) to send him to jail so he could overcome his addiction. After visiting the UNO office for three consecutive days with the same plea, a mobile court sentenced him to five months of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of 100 taka, with an additional seven days in jail if unpaid. The verdict was delivered on Wednesday, July 1, and he was later sent to Rajshahi Central Jail.

The mobile court was conducted by Godagari UNO and Executive Magistrate Israt Jahan under the Narcotics Control Act. Zahurul, a resident of Jahanabad village, had previously served six months in prison for a drug-related case but failed to quit his addiction. According to the local police officer-in-charge, Zahurul repeatedly expressed his desire to be jailed to recover from addiction.

The UNO stated that Zahurul’s family also supported his request, and the decision was made considering his and his family’s appeal within the legal framework.

A video allegedly showing Md. Intaj Ali, chairman of Nijpat Union Parishad and organizational secretary of Jaintapur Upazila BNP in Sylhet, using drugs has gone viral on social media, triggering widespread discussion and criticism. The 46-second clip, reportedly filmed at the home of Fayzul Islam Fazlu in Sarighat Dhupi village, began circulating widely on Wednesday. Locals claimed the footage was genuine, though no official confirmation has been made. Attempts to contact the chairman were unsuccessful as his phone remained switched off.

Fayzul Islam, said to appear in the video, later posted on Facebook accusing the chairman of introducing him to drug use and developing a relationship with his wife. The post intensified public reaction, with many social media users demanding an impartial investigation. Local BNP leaders stated they were unaware of the incident or had not yet verified the video. Police confirmed that no formal complaint had been filed but said they would take necessary action if required.

The controversy has drawn significant attention in Sylhet, with calls for accountability and transparency surrounding the allegations.

A violent attack in Dhaka’s Adabor area left one BNP leader dead and another injured following a dispute over watching a World Cup football match. According to police and local sources, the conflict began on Monday night during a match between Brazil and Japan, involving two groups led by local BNP leaders Saddam Hossain and Md. Badsha Mia on one side, and residents Ripon and Parvez on the other. On Wednesday evening, a mediation meeting was held to resolve the dispute, but no agreement was reached. As Saddam and Badsha were returning home around 8 p.m., they were attacked with sharp weapons by unidentified assailants.

Both victims were taken to Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital, and later Badsha was transferred to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Saddam remains under treatment. Police confirmed the incident and said multiple teams are working to identify and arrest the attackers. CCTV footage and witness statements are being collected. Additional police have been deployed in the area, and Badsha’s body has been sent for autopsy. Authorities said the motive—whether personal, territorial, or otherwise—will be clarified after investigation.

Police in Comilla have arrested Abu Hanif alias Opu, an accused in 25 cases, in connection with the shooting of school student Ethan Ahmed Prem. The arrest took place early Wednesday in Lakshmipur during a special operation by the district detective branch (DB). Authorities confirmed that Opu was apprehended with a foreign-made pistol. The incident stems from a violent clash between two groups, ‘Opu Group’ and ‘Sabbir Group,’ over drug trade disputes in Comilla’s Katabil area on June 25, which left 12-year-old Ethan seriously injured.

According to police, four suspects have been arrested so far, and one foreign pistol has been recovered. Opu, identified as the main suspect, had been in hiding for a long time before being tracked down using technology. Based on his information, police later recovered another pistol, two magazines, and six rounds of ammunition from Comilla’s Jagannathpur area.

Ethan’s father, Yunus Mia, filed a case naming six individuals, including Sabbir and Opu, and six unidentified suspects. Ethan remains under treatment in Dhaka.