A Dhaka-bound passenger bus caught fire on the Jessore-Dhaka highway near Fatepur Daitola in Jessore Sadar upazila on Friday afternoon. Although all passengers escaped safely, their belongings were completely destroyed in the blaze. The incident occurred shortly after 4 p.m. when the Narail Express bus departed from Jessore city’s Monihar counter. Witnesses said the driver stopped the bus immediately after flames erupted from the engine, allowing passengers to evacuate.

Police and fire service personnel arrived at the scene and extinguished the fire, according to Masud Khan, officer-in-charge of Jessore Kotwali Police Station. However, passengers reported that the bus was already fully burned before firefighters arrived. Fire service officials confirmed that a sub-officer was present at the site, but further details were unavailable as he could not be reached by phone.

Some passengers alleged that the bus had mechanical issues before departure and that the driver was reluctant to operate it. The incident caused heavy traffic congestion on both sides of the highway as vehicles were halted following the fire.

The upazila administration of Sreemangal in Moulvibazar conducted a drive on Thursday against illegal storage of LPG cylinders and fuel. The operation was led by Upazila Nirbahi Officer Md. Islam Uddin and Assistant Commissioner (Land) Mohibullah Akon, with participation from law enforcement agencies, RAB-9, and the Fire Service. During the drive, two establishments were fined Tk 50,000 each for illegally storing LPG gas, and another was fined Tk 50,000 for keeping excess octane and petrol.

Assistant Commissioner (Land) Mohibullah Akon confirmed the fines and stated that such drives would continue. The operation aimed to curb unauthorized storage of flammable materials that pose safety and regulatory risks in the area.

The continuation of these enforcement activities indicates the administration’s intent to maintain compliance with fuel storage regulations and prevent potential hazards in Sreemangal.

A mobile court in Gomastapur upazila of Chapainawabganj fined a filling station for hoarding fuel and not selling it to customers despite displaying a 'no fuel' sign. The operation was led by Upazila Nirbahi Officer and Executive Magistrate Zakir Munshi on Friday afternoon at Messrs Bardas and Sisters Filling Station in Bardadapur area of Parbatipur Union.

During the inspection, the court found 2,368 liters of petrol, 3,760 liters of diesel, and 3,655 liters of octane stored at the station, totaling 9,783 liters. For this offense, the mobile court imposed a fine of 20,000 taka on the establishment.

Executive Magistrate Zakir Munshi stated that fuel sales will be ensured in accordance with government directives and that strict legal action will be taken against any irregularities or attempts to create artificial shortages.

Police in Chattogram’s Halishahar area faced a prolonged standoff on Friday while attempting to arrest a known robbery suspect. The incident began around noon near the Skyview Tower in the Bashundhara Residential Area, where the suspect, identified as Md. Rubel, fled from police and jumped into a muddy ditch. Despite repeated efforts by police and the Fire Service, Rubel remained trapped for nearly five hours, brandishing a machete to deter arrest.

According to local residents, Rubel’s wife handed him the weapon under an umbrella while police were present. Witnesses said Rubel and his family are involved in drug trading and that he has multiple criminal cases, including robbery and theft. Police officials confirmed his criminal background and said he threatened to harm himself if approached.

Authorities indicated that further operations may be launched later to apprehend Rubel, as immediate arrest attempts were unsuccessful due to safety concerns and the unstable muddy terrain.

A fire broke out on the ferry ‘Keramat Ali’ anchored at Paturia Ghat No. 4 in Manikganj on Friday evening. The blaze reportedly started from the ferry’s silencer pipe while it was docked. Witnesses said sparks were seen coming from the pipe, causing panic among passengers and crew as smoke spread quickly. The ferry staff managed to bring the fire under control before it could spread further.

After receiving the report, the ghat authorities informed the fire service, whose members later extinguished the fire completely. No major damage or casualties were reported, but ferry operations were temporarily suspended for safety reasons.

Initial assessments suggest that excessive engine heat or a mechanical fault may have caused the fire. Authorities have launched an investigation and will inspect the ferry’s mechanical condition before resuming its operation.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ali Hossain Fakir stated that all incidents of killings, including those involving police personnel, occurring before and after August 5 will be prosecuted according to law. He made the remarks on Friday afternoon during a press briefing at the Rajshahi Metropolitan Police headquarters in response to journalists’ questions.

The police chief urged citizens to obey the law to build a peaceful and civilized society. He criticized the tendency of young people to block roads and protest frequently, saying such actions harm everyone. Fakir also highlighted issues such as high youth unemployment, capital flight affecting banks, and the resulting rise in crimes like drug abuse and snatching. He reaffirmed the police’s ‘zero tolerance’ policy against drugs.

Addressing a question on fuel shortages and black market sales, the IGP said that collecting fuel from a few petrol pumps and selling it at a slightly higher price brings little profit, emphasizing the need for moral awareness in society.

Police in Ranisankail, Thakurgaon, arrested a 25-year-old Hindu man named Bidhan Roy on Friday afternoon for allegedly posting a derogatory comment about Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) on Facebook. The arrest took place in Parkunda village under Nekmarad Union, where Roy, son of Malin Chandra Roy, resides.

According to police, the Facebook post quickly spread across various platforms, sparking tension in the area. Law enforcement officers, with assistance from local residents, detained the suspect to prevent further unrest. Officer-in-Charge Amanullah Al Bari confirmed the arrest and said the accused was sent to jail through the court.

Police are currently verifying the authenticity of the incident, and authorities reported that the situation in the area has returned to normal.

Police have arrested Jamaat-e-Islami leader Engineer Mizanur Rahman Mizan, aged 35, in connection with a case filed over the assault and altercation involving police officers at Palashbari Police Station in Gaibandha. The arrest was confirmed on Friday afternoon by Officer-in-Charge Sarwar Alam Khan. Mizan was detained early Friday morning from his home in Gridharipur village during a joint operation by Palashbari police and the Detective Branch.

According to the report, Mizanur Rahman Mizan serves as the current secretary of the professional wing of Palashbari Upazila Jamaat and is the son of Golam Mostafa. He previously held positions as the municipal Jamaat amir and president of the upazila unit of Islami Chhatra Shibir. The case stems from a March 25 incident when several Jamaat youth leaders visited the police station to submit a complaint, leading to a confrontation and attack that injured eight police officers, including the OC.

Following the incident, a case was filed naming nine individuals and several unidentified others. The Palashbari Upazila Jamaat branch has formed an internal investigation committee to review the matter.

A young man named Russel Biswas, aged 25, was critically injured after being attacked with sharp weapons inside the Kotalipara Upazila Health Complex in Gopalganj on Friday morning. The assault occurred around 8:30 a.m. when several men allegedly entered the hospital and attacked him. Russel, son of Jamal Biswas from Barshapara village, was later transferred to Dhaka for advanced treatment due to his critical condition.

According to local sources, a long-standing land dispute between Jamal Biswas and his brother Panna Biswas had led to a violent clash the previous evening. Family members said Russel could not be admitted to the hospital that night out of fear of further attacks. The next morning, he was taken to the hospital under local supervision, where the assailants allegedly struck again, injuring him severely before fleeing.

Police said no formal complaint had been filed yet, but legal action would follow upon receiving one. The accused individuals, including Panna Biswas and his associates, were reported to be on the run.

Police in Chattogram recovered 6,000 liters of diesel from an open market in the Madrasah Gate area under Patenga Police Station on Friday afternoon. One trader was arrested during the operation. Officer-in-Charge Mostafa Ahmed confirmed that the raid was conducted based on a tip-off, leading to the discovery of 30 large drums, each containing about 200 liters of diesel. The fuel was being stored without valid documentation.

According to police, the detained trader claimed to be a wholesale fuel dealer but failed to show any authorization. The seized diesel has been taken to the police station, and an investigation is underway to determine the purpose of the stockpile. Local traders said drums had been arriving at a temporary shop for several days, but they were unaware of the large quantity being stored.

Police estimate the market value of the recovered fuel to be several crore taka. Preparations are being made to file a case under the Fuel Storage and Sale Control Act and related regulations, and the arrested trader will be sent to court.

A mobile court operation near Chattogram Shah Amanat International Airport on Friday, March 27, 2026, led to the seizure of approximately six tons of illegally stored diesel. The raid, conducted between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., uncovered around 30 drums of diesel along with three pumps used for loading and unloading fuel. The operation was based on intelligence from the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) and the National Security Intelligence (NSI).

Officials estimated the market value of the seized diesel at around 1.8 million taka. Authorities are working to identify those involved in the illegal storage and have begun preparations to file a case. Mobile court officials warned that illegal fuel hoarding and supply could destabilize the national energy sector and pledged to continue similar enforcement actions.

Local residents said that secret fuel storage had been ongoing in the airport area for a long time, but they expect the recent strict administrative measures to bring the situation under control. Intelligence agencies reportedly plan to continue operations against illegal fuel stockpiles across the country.

Former Director General of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) Lieutenant General (Retd.) Sheikh Mamun Khaled was arrested late Wednesday night from his residence in Mirpur DOHS, Dhaka, by the Detective Branch of police. He was produced before a court on Thursday, which granted a five-day remand in connection with a murder case. The arrest follows allegations that he misappropriated army officers’ deposits and built a vast business network known as the Sublime Group using embezzled funds.

According to the report, Mamun Khaled, while overseeing the Jalshiri housing project, signed multiple contracts with a private developer and allegedly diverted large sums intended for army officers. Thousands of serving and retired officers reportedly lost hundreds of crores of taka. He is accused of establishing at least seven companies, including Sublime Network, Sublime IT, and Sublime Bangladesh, during his tenure at DGFI. Additional allegations include misuse of government property and manipulation of project expenses.

Court documents also cite his alleged role in a 2010 incident in Rupganj that disrupted the Jalshiri project and in a shooting incident linked to political violence, now under investigation.

Police in Palashbari, Gaibandha, arrested one person following an alleged attack on officers inside the local police station on the night of March 25, 2026. The incident reportedly occurred when several members of Jamaat-e-Islami’s youth wing entered the station to file a written complaint over a government-allotted shop. A dispute broke out after they pressed for immediate action, leading to a physical altercation that left at least eight police personnel, including the officer-in-charge, sub-inspectors, assistant sub-inspectors, and a female constable, injured. The injured officers received primary treatment at Palashbari Upazila Health Complex.

Police said the attackers assaulted the officer-in-charge and launched an unprovoked attack on unarmed officers. Jamaat youth leaders claimed two of their members were also injured. A case was filed naming nine individuals and 10–12 unidentified persons. Jamaat’s local secretary termed the attack regrettable and said organizational and legal actions would follow. Local political and social groups, including the BNP and its affiliates, condemned the incident.

Authorities confirmed that one suspect, identified as Tahidul Islam Kanan of Gridharipur village, was detained after the case was filed.

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested two individuals in connection with the shooting death of Jubo Dal leader Golam Kibria in Dhaka’s Mirpur Pallabi area. According to a message from RAB’s Legal and Media Wing on Friday, the suspects were detained with a foreign revolver and ammunition. RAB stated that the arrestees were involved in the killing mission, and further details would be disclosed at a press conference at the RAB-4 headquarters.

Kibria, who served as the member secretary of Pallabi Thana Jubo Dal and was also involved in the medical equipment trade, was shot dead on November 17 of the previous year. Three masked assailants entered a hardware and sanitary store in Mirpur’s Block B and shot him at close range before fleeing in a battery-run rickshaw, injuring the driver while escaping.

Following the incident, Kibria’s wife, Sabiha Akter Dina, filed a murder case with Pallabi Police Station, naming five accused and mentioning seven to eight unidentified individuals as being involved in the attack.

A mobile court in Sherpur fined a trader for illegally storing 18,000 liters of diesel in a residential building. The operation took place late Thursday night, March 26, 2026, in the Gopalbari area of Sherpur town. Executive Magistrate Mahmudul Hasan imposed a fine of 10,000 taka on Tapas Nandi, owner of M/s Shimla Traders, after discovering a large underground tank used to store the fuel without environmental clearance.

According to court sources, Tapas Nandi and Shafiqul Islam Helal had been running a business by storing diesel in a 25,000-liter tank beneath the five-story residential building. Acting on intelligence, the district administration’s mobile court conducted the raid and found about 18,000 liters of diesel stored illegally. The court ordered the removal of the fuel and tank by Friday.

Magistrate Mahmudul Hasan stated that the fine was imposed for selling flammable substances without proper authorization and that the removal process would be closely monitored to ensure the safety of residents.