The International Crimes Tribunal-2 has ordered retired Lieutenant Generals Mamun Khaled and Masud Uddin Chowdhury to appear before the court on April 7. The order was issued around 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Mamun Khaled, a former director general of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), has been shown arrested in a disappearance case, while Masud Uddin Chowdhury has been shown arrested in a case related to a July killing incident.

Earlier in the morning, the prosecution filed petitions to show both retired officers arrested in their respective cases. The tribunal granted the petitions and subsequently issued the order for their appearance. The proceedings were conducted under the jurisdiction of International Crimes Tribunal-2.

The next hearing is scheduled for April 7, when both accused are expected to be presented before the tribunal as per the court’s directive.

A fuel station manager was killed in Narail’s Tularampur area after being allegedly run over by a truck driver following a dispute over fuel availability. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Saturday when the driver, identified as Sujat Molya, reportedly attacked the manager, Nahid Sardar, after being told that diesel was unavailable at the Messrs Tanvir Filling and Gas Station. Nahid’s companion, Jihadul, was seriously injured in the attack.

Police and witnesses said the driver had earlier argued with the manager and threatened him before waiting near the station. When Nahid and his friend left on a motorcycle, the driver allegedly chased them and ran them over about 150 to 200 yards from the station along the Jessore-Narail highway. Nahid died on the spot, and his injured companion was first taken to Narail Sadar Hospital and later transferred to Dhaka’s Pangu Hospital.

Highway police confirmed that the accused driver fled with the truck. Efforts are underway to apprehend him, and legal action has been initiated.

A fire broke out at the central July Memorial in Shariatpur district, according to a report published on March 29, 2026. The incident gained attention after Mohsin Madbor, identified as the district convener of a banned organization named Chhatra League, posted a video of the fire on his personal Facebook account last Friday.

Former convener of the District Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, Imran Al Nazir, criticized the local administration, saying repeated incidents like this occur due to administrative failure. He described the fire as not only an act of arson but also an insult to the memory of July. Nazir warned that if those responsible are not arrested promptly, the administration itself should be held accountable.

The report did not mention the extent of the damage or whether any arrests had been made following the incident.

The prosecution has filed a petition to show Lieutenant General (Retd.) Mamun Khaled, former Director General of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), and Lieutenant General (Retd.) Masud Uddin Chowdhury as arrested in cases pending before the International Crimes Tribunal. The application was submitted on Sunday morning to Tribunal-2, confirmed by prosecutor Gazi M H Tamim.

According to tribunal sources, Mamun Khaled faces a case related to enforced disappearance, while Masud Uddin Chowdhury is implicated in a case concerning the July killings. Both cases are being handled under the jurisdiction of the International Crimes Tribunal, which deals with serious offenses under international and domestic law.

The tribunal has also directed that Mamun Khaled and Masud Uddin Chowdhury appear before it on April 7, marking the next procedural step in the ongoing legal process.

A mobile court led by Sitakunda Upazila Nirbahi Officer and Executive Magistrate Md. Fakhrul Islam conducted an operation in the Bhatiari area on Saturday amid a nationwide fuel supply crisis. The court fined Bhatiari Filling Station Tk 50,000 under the Mobile Court Act for concealing government information and discrepancies in oil stock records. Officials found that the station reported 1,100 liters of octane but actually stored 1,069 liters more than declared.

To prevent illegal fuel hoarding or smuggling, the administration has appointed tag officers at every petrol pump for regular monitoring. While most stations maintained accurate records, irregularities were confirmed at Bhatiari Filling Station, prompting legal action. The same mobile court also fined three minibuses Tk 2,000 each for overcharging passengers on the Alangkar–Sitakunda route.

Officials said the trend of overcharging has recently increased, causing financial distress to passengers. They pledged to continue regular drives and urged passengers to report any fare violations immediately. Local residents welcomed the initiative as timely and beneficial for restoring discipline in the fuel and transport sectors.

Police in Chattogram’s Patenga area seized about 6,000 liters of illegally stored diesel during a raid on a tin-shed warehouse on Friday morning. The warehouse owner, Mohammad Alamgir, identified locally as a Jubo League leader, is currently on the run. Two suspects, Al-Amin and Masud, have been arrested in connection with the case. The operation followed a tip-off that the site had long been used for collecting, storing, and selling stolen fuel.

According to police, Alamgir expanded his illegal stockpiling amid recent international oil price volatility. The fuel was reportedly brought in by trawler at night and sold wholesale to contractors and transport owners in the morning. Locals alleged that Alamgir’s political influence had shielded him from scrutiny. The landowner’s sons, Arif and Ashraf, were also identified as collaborators in the operation.

Police said cases are being prepared under fuel storage and smuggling control laws. Officials believe the raid could expose a larger oil theft network active along the Patenga–Karnaphuli coast.

The Mymensingh upazila administration seized around 24,000 liters of illegally stored fuel during a raid at a mini petrol pump in Phulpur on Saturday afternoon. Acting on a tip-off, officials conducted the operation at 'Messrs Poppy Traders' located in the Amuakanda area on Poyari Road. Executive Magistrate and Upazila Nirbahi Officer Sadia Islam Sima led the mobile court, which fined the pump owner Habibur Rahman Tk 200,000 under the Consumer Rights Protection Act, 2009.

The raid uncovered 4,500 liters of petrol and 19,500 liters of diesel stored without authorization. Assistant Commissioner (Land) Shafiqul Islam and Phulpur Police Station Officer-in-Charge Rashedul Islam were present during the operation. The UNO stated that the administration remains firm against illegal fuel hoarding and market manipulation, and such drives will continue.

Local residents alleged that some unscrupulous traders had been secretly stockpiling fuel to sell at inflated prices amid a recent shortage in the area.

A specialized team from the Bangladesh Army successfully neutralized seven landmines discovered in a maize field at Makhaldanga Schoolpara in Chuadanga Sadar upazila. The disposal operation began at 11 a.m. on Saturday and concluded around 1:30 p.m. The landmines had been detected earlier on February 28 in the same agricultural area.

The bomb disposal team, consisting of 15 members from the 55 Regiment of Jessore Cantonment, was led by Captain Md. Selim and Captain Md. Rifat. They first defused four landmines and later three more, causing loud explosions that shook the surrounding area. Ash and dust from the explosives spread across the field during the operation.

Officials from the district administration, including Executive Magistrate Mirza Shahidul, Additional Superintendent of Police (Sadar Circle) Mostafizur Rahman, the Officer-in-Charge of Sadar Police Station Mizanur Rahman, and teams from the Fire Service and Chuadanga District Police, were present at the site during the operation.

A human chain was organized by Jhalakathi Insaf Monch on Saturday morning in front of the Jhalakathi Press Club, marking 100 days since the killing of Shahid Sharif Osman Bin Hadi. Participants demanded a speedy trial, expressing frustration over the lack of visible progress in the investigation. Speakers urged authorities to complete the probe and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Khalid Saifullah, convener of Jhalakathi Insaf Monch, said that despite assurances from the interim government to complete the trial within 90 days, no real progress had been made. He added that those responsible for the attack, including financiers and masterminds, remained unidentified, calling for an end to the culture of impunity and justice for Hadi.

Hadi, spokesperson of Inquilab Monch, was attacked on December 12 last year in Dhaka’s Bijoynagar area after Friday prayers. He later died on December 18 while under treatment in Singapore. His death sparked nationwide mourning and repeated calls for justice.

A drug dealer and mugger named Md. Rubel was arrested in Chattogram’s Halishahar area six hours after he jumped into a muddy pond to escape police. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon when police attempted to arrest him in the Bashundhara residential area. Rubel, who was stuck in the mud up to his neck, threatened to harm himself and police officers with a machete that his wife secretly handed to him. After several hours of standoff, police in plain clothes managed to capture him when he tried to climb out of the mud.

According to Halishahar Police Station Officer-in-Charge Kazi Muhammad Sultan Ahsan Uddin, Rubel is the leader of a local mugging gang and faces 14 criminal cases including theft, robbery, and assault. He was sent to court on Saturday, which ordered his detention. Local sources said the fire service team also arrived at the scene but could not approach due to Rubel’s threats.

The arrest ended a tense six-hour operation that drew attention in the area and highlighted ongoing police efforts against organized crime in Chattogram.

A photo card circulating on social media recently claimed that former Narayanganj lawmaker Shamim Osman had passed away, using a design resembling that of Jamuna TV. The image, which included Osman’s photo and the caption suggesting his death, was widely shared online.

According to a fact-check by the Rumor Scanner team, Jamuna TV did not publish any such photo card. The investigation found that the image was digitally fabricated using Jamuna TV’s design style. Review of Jamuna TV’s official Facebook page, website, and YouTube channel revealed no related content supporting the claim. Additionally, the font and design used in the viral image differed from Jamuna TV’s authentic materials.

No credible media outlet or verified source reported any news confirming Shamim Osman’s death. The fact-check concluded that the claim and the photo card circulating under Jamuna TV’s name were entirely false.

A viral social media post recently claimed that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman announced a Tk 2,500 'Boishakhi bonus' for citizens, obtainable within two minutes through an online registration link. However, a Rumor Scanner investigation found the link and the payment claim to be entirely false, identifying the website as part of a fraudulent scheme designed to deceive users.

The investigation revealed that the site, titled 'Boishakhi Gift and Allowance 2026', asked users to submit personal details, including mobile numbers, and promised payment within 24 hours. In reality, the link redirected users to a betting site called 'luckydraw', which used fake offers to collect personal or financial data. The domain, incomebd.online, was registered only three days earlier and did not match any official government web structure.

No official government sources, including mainstream media or verified pages, confirmed any such financial assistance. Authorities warned that similar scams have previously led to identity theft and blackmail, urging the public to avoid such fraudulent links.

A mobile court in Jamalpur fined M/S Jui Enterprise Tk 50,000 for hoarding 2,500 liters of petrol despite having sufficient stock and not selling to customers. The operation was conducted on Saturday afternoon by Executive Magistrate BMSR Alif following complaints that the station was refusing to sell fuel. The raid took place in the PTI area of Jamalpur town.

According to the mobile court and local sources, motorcyclists had gathered in front of the shop since Thursday morning seeking petrol. Despite having fuel in stock, the station did not sell, causing frustration among customers. Acting on the information, Executive Magistrate BMSR Alif and Additional Superintendent of Police Sohel Mahmud led the raid, discovering 12 drums containing 2,500 liters of petrol.

Following the discovery, law enforcement officials assisted in distributing the seized petrol among waiting customers to ease the situation.

A mobile court in Roumari upazila of Kurigram recovered drums filled with petrol from the cowshed of a BNP leader’s house on Friday afternoon. Acting on a tip-off, the operation took place in Dantbhanga village under Dantbhanga Union. The court, led by Assistant Commissioner (Land) Rafiur Rahman, confirmed the recovery and imposed a fine on the family involved.

According to the report, Abu Jahan, president of ward no. 6 BNP in Dantbhanga Union, had allegedly stored petrol illegally in his cowshed. His son, Ershadul Haque, a local Jubo League publicity secretary, was accused of collecting petrol from a nearby pump and selling it at higher prices. The court seized the petrol drums and related equipment, fining the family Tk 10,000 under the Petroleum Act, 2016.

Ershadul Haque’s family denied the allegations, claiming the petrol was stored only for their motorcycles and that a neighbor had falsely reported them. The assistant commissioner said the family was warned to avoid such activities in the future.

Thirteen Bangladeshi fishermen were abducted by Myanmar’s armed rebel group Arakan Army from the Naf River near Shahparir Island in Teknaf on Saturday morning, March 27, 2026. The fishermen, all residents of Shahparir Island’s Majher Para and Dangorpara areas, were taken along with three fishing boats while catching fish near the Naikhyangdia area of the river.

Local union council member Abdul Mannan confirmed that the Arakan Army frequently detains fishermen, making fishing in the Naf River and nearby sea areas nearly impossible. Abdul Gafur, president of the Shahparir Island Fishermen’s Association, said the incident occurred around 7 a.m. after several engine boats had gone out to fish earlier that morning. The matter has been reported to the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and local authorities, and fear now grips the fishing community.

Teknaf Upazila Executive Officer Mohammad Inamul Hafiz Nadim stated that although no written complaint has yet been received, steps will be taken in coordination with the BGB and Coast Guard to bring the fishermen back. According to BGB and local sources, over the past 18 months, more than 400 fishermen have been detained by the Arakan Army, with about 250 later released.