The Office of the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government has expressed deep sorrow over the killing of factory worker Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh’s Bhaluka area. Education Adviser Professor C.R. Abrar visited the victim’s family on behalf of the government, offering condolences and assurances of continued support during this difficult time.

In a statement issued Tuesday evening, the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing described the murder as a heinous crime with no justification. It reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the rule of law, emphasizing that only the state has the authority to investigate and ensure justice through proper legal procedures. Law enforcement agencies have so far arrested 12 suspects, and the investigation is ongoing.

The government reiterated its pledge to protect all citizens equally, regardless of religion or identity, and called on communities and leaders to reject violence and uphold restraint and humanity. Financial and welfare assistance will be provided to the victim’s family, with authorities maintaining regular contact to ensure continued support.

A Dhaka court has granted a five-day remand for Kabir, a close associate of Faisal Karim Masud alias Rahul Dawood, the prime suspect in the murder of Inquilab Mancha leader Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi. The order came from Additional Metropolitan Magistrate Sefatullah after Kabir was produced before the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court upon completion of a previous seven-day remand.

According to Detective Branch Inspector Faisal Ahmed, Kabir accompanied Faisal multiple times to Hadi’s office and owned the motorcycle allegedly used in the killing. The prosecution, led by Dhaka Metropolitan Public Prosecutor Omar Faruk Faruki, argued that Kabir’s close ties with Faisal and his possession of the vehicle warranted further interrogation. The court approved five days of additional remand despite Kabir not having legal representation during the hearing.

Investigators are still uncertain whether Faisal has fled the country or remains in hiding. Authorities have emphasized the need for a thorough investigation to identify the actual perpetrators behind the high-profile murder that has drawn nationwide attention.

Police in Dhaka recovered the body of a newborn boy from a narrow alley in the Chandni Ghat area of Chawkbazar on Tuesday afternoon. The infant, estimated to be about one day old, was found wrapped in a black plastic bag after locals alerted authorities. Officers from Chawkbazar Police Station took the body into custody and began an investigation.

Sub-Inspector Ashraful Alam confirmed the recovery and stated that the identity of those who abandoned the newborn remains unknown. After completing initial legal procedures, police sent the body to Dhaka Medical College Hospital morgue for autopsy. Officials said the post-mortem report will determine the exact cause of death.

The incident has sparked concern among residents and child rights advocates, who called for stronger social awareness and support systems to prevent such tragedies. Investigators are reviewing nearby CCTV footage and seeking witnesses to trace those responsible.

At least five people were killed and several others injured on Tuesday in a gunfight between two rival groups over control of Jaglar Char, a disputed island area in Hatiya upazila of Noakhali district. The confrontation reportedly began in the morning between factions led by Shamsuddin and Alauddin, both claiming authority over the land.

Local sources said hundreds of landless families currently live on the island, which is partly government-owned and partly privately held. Shamsuddin had allegedly been selling plots to settlers for years but recently withheld payments owed to local enforcers, sparking the attack. Police confirmed that five bodies were recovered, including those of Shamsuddin, his son Mobarak Hossain, and Alauddin.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, while security has been tightened across the area to prevent further violence. Officials said the conflict underscores long-standing disputes over land rights and illegal occupation in coastal regions of Bangladesh.

Bangladesh Border Guard (BGB) personnel have recovered two foreign-made pistols, four magazines, and five rounds of ammunition near the Shibganj border in Chapainawabganj. The operation, conducted early Tuesday in the Raghabbati area under Monaksha Border Outpost, followed intelligence reports of illegal arms entering the country. A suspect fled the scene, leaving behind a bag containing the weapons.

Lieutenant Colonel Kazi Mustafizur Rahman, commanding officer of BGB Battalion 53, told reporters that the arms were likely smuggled in with the intent to incite violence ahead of the upcoming national parliamentary elections. He said additional patrols, checkpoints, and intelligence surveillance have been intensified along the border to prevent further infiltration. Earlier this month, the same battalion seized four pistols and 24 rounds of ammunition in a separate operation.

Authorities are investigating the source of the weapons and possible links to political groups. Security agencies have been instructed to remain on high alert as election-related tensions rise nationwide.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has detained four individuals, including a suspected human trafficker, and seized 46 bottles of Indian liquor during separate operations along the Thakurgaon and Dinajpur border areas. The arrests took place late on December 22 and early the next morning, following intelligence-led raids by patrol teams from Fakirganj and Chapsha Border Outposts. The detainees were later handed over to local police for legal proceedings.

According to the 42 BGB Battalion in Dinajpur, the liquor was recovered from an abandoned spot inside Bangladesh territory near pillar 342 in Pirganj upazila. In another operation near pillar 348 in Haripur upazila, three individuals, including a human trafficker named Saddam Hossain, were apprehended while attempting cross-border movement. BGB officials stated that intelligence teams are working to identify other suspects involved in smuggling and trafficking networks.

The BGB reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening patrols and surveillance along the northern border to prevent smuggling, drug trade, and illegal crossings, emphasizing continued cooperation with local law enforcement agencies.

A Chattogram Metropolitan Magistrate Court has ordered the transfer of the murder case of lawyer Saiful Islam Alif to the Chattogram District Sessions Judge Court for trial commencement. Magistrate Abu Bakkar Siddique issued the order on Tuesday morning, marking the completion of lower court procedures. Alif’s father and case plaintiff, Jamal Uddin, was present during the hearing and subsequently petitioned the Home Minister through the District Commissioner to move the case to a special tribunal for expedited trial.

The investigation concluded on June 1, 2025, with a charge sheet naming 39 accused, including 17 fugitives. Arrest warrants, property seizures, and public notices have been issued for the absconding suspects. Government prosecutor Raihan Wazed Chowdhury confirmed that the case is now legally ready for trial. The murder, committed by alleged extremists linked to ISKCON after a mass uprising, sparked nationwide outrage. Legal professionals and civic groups continue to urge the government to transfer the case to a speedy trial tribunal to ensure justice.

Observers note that the government’s delay in forming a special tribunal has raised public concern over judicial efficiency and victim justice.

Police in Bogura recovered the body of businessman Pintu Akanda, 35, seven hours after he was abducted at gunpoint from his Lotto showroom in Dupchanchia upazila on Monday night. Witnesses reported that four masked men forced him into a white microbus around 9:08 p.m. and drove toward Adamdighi. His body was later found in the Kumarpara area of Adamdighi upazila.

Law enforcement officials have detained three suspects, including the microbus driver, Sanowar Hossain, and two others named Sakil and Sagor, for questioning. Bogura Additional Superintendent of Police Atowar Hossain confirmed that the vehicle used in the crime has been seized, and efforts are underway to identify and arrest the remaining perpetrators. The motive behind the killing remains unclear.

The incident has sparked fear among local business owners in the area, prompting calls for stronger security measures. Police are reviewing CCTV footage that captured the abduction and continuing their investigation to uncover the full circumstances surrounding the murder.

A Feni court has issued arrest warrants against Nizam Uddin Hazari, general secretary of the Feni district Awami League, and 71 other fugitives in connection with the killing of autorickshaw driver Md. Sabuj during a protest in August 2024. The order was given by Senior Judicial Magistrate Mohammad Hasan of the Feni Sadar court after accepting the charge sheet filed by police.

According to case records, Sabuj was shot dead when armed activists of the Awami League and its now-banned affiliates opened fire on demonstrators demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The case, filed by Sabuj’s brother, named 65 individuals and implicated up to 400 others. Police later charged 124 people, of whom 54 have been arrested so far, while 71 remain at large.

Authorities stated that copies of the arrest warrants will soon be sent to local police stations. The case is one of 24 filed over the violent crackdown, including seven murder and 17 attempted murder cases, highlighting ongoing political tensions in Feni.

Police in Khulna have detained a young woman named Tonima Tonbi in connection with the shooting of Md. Motaleb Shikdar, the divisional convener of the National Workers’ Power (NCP). Authorities confirmed that the shooting occurred at Tonbi’s rented residence on Monday afternoon. Detective Branch Officer-in-Charge Taimur Islam verified the arrest late Monday night but said more details would be shared after further investigation.

Earlier, the victim’s wife, Fahima Taslim Jhumur, held a press conference at Khulna Press Club, urging police to arrest Tonbi and her husband Miraj for questioning. She stated that her husband had gone to Khulna Medical College Hospital on Sunday night to visit a patient and did not return home. The next morning, she was informed that he had been shot.

Police have yet to determine the motive or identify the shooter. The victim’s family has demanded a thorough investigation to uncover the truth and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Authorities in Comilla have reported growing concerns over illegal arms entering Bangladesh through the Tripura border as the 13th national election approaches. The issue follows the unsolved case of 17 police firearms looted during last year’s student protests, which remain unrecovered. Recent Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) operations have seized both narcotics and foreign pistols, intensifying public anxiety about potential election-related violence.

Local political leaders and residents have expressed frustration at the administration’s failure to recover the missing weapons. Opposition figures allege that fugitive members of the former ruling party are orchestrating arms inflows from India to disrupt the polls. BGB officials confirmed that firearms were found alongside drugs in recent raids, marking the first such discovery in the district. Police say joint efforts with the army and Rapid Action Battalion are ongoing to locate the missing weapons.

Security analysts warn that the combination of unrecovered police arms and new smuggling routes could destabilize the region if not swiftly contained before election day.

A fire broke out early Tuesday morning at the 14-storey Haji Tower in Babubazar, Armanitola, Old Dhaka. The blaze started on the sixth floor around 6:40 a.m., prompting an immediate response from the Fire Service and Civil Defence. Within five minutes of receiving the alert, firefighters reached the scene and engaged nine units from Sadarghat, Sutrapur, and Siddikbazar stations. The fire was brought under control by 7:20 a.m.

Officials from the Fire Service’s media wing confirmed that no casualties or injuries had been reported as of press time. The cause of the fire and the extent of property damage remain under investigation. Authorities stated that a detailed assessment will follow once the site is fully secured.

This incident highlights ongoing fire safety challenges in densely populated areas of Old Dhaka, where narrow roads and aging infrastructure often complicate emergency responses. Investigators are expected to review building safety compliance and electrical systems in the coming days.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Bangladesh has begun transferring all seized assets belonging to former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed to the Chief Adviser’s Relief Fund. The announcement came during a press briefing at ACC headquarters in Dhaka, where Director General (Prevention) Md. Akhter Hossain confirmed that the process of handing over confiscated items from Ahmed’s Gulshan apartments is ongoing.

According to the ACC, the court authorized the transfer after considering security and logistical challenges associated with holding a public auction in a residential complex. The seized goods include perishable items, clothing, utensils, and household materials. A three-member committee is overseeing the transfer, while necessary samples are being preserved for legal documentation.

The decision follows earlier plans for a public auction, later revised due to safety concerns and potential spoilage of goods. The court has instructed the appointed receiver and ACC’s asset management unit to complete the handover and submit a report. Benazir Ahmed reportedly fled Bangladesh before the July uprising and is currently residing in Spain with his family.

Police in Narayanganj’s Fatullah area arrested alleged gang leader Bazlur Rahman Ripon, known locally as Haji Ripon, along with his son Imtiaz Ahmed Rafi during a special drive named ‘Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2’. The arrests took place on Monday afternoon in the Jamtala Dhopapatti area, confirmed Fatullah Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md Abdul Mannan. Authorities said Ripon faces multiple cases, including one related to a murder during an anti-discrimination student movement, as well as several narcotics charges.

According to police, Haji Ripon is known as an armed associate of Azmeri Osman, nephew of influential local politician Shamim Osman. Both Ripon and his son had reportedly been in hiding for an extended period while continuing involvement in criminal activities. After their detention, police began legal procedures to present them before court.

The operation is part of a broader law enforcement campaign targeting long-time fugitives and organized crime figures in Narayanganj. Officials indicated that further arrests may follow as investigations continue into the network’s activities.

A mobile court sentenced two individuals, including a Dhaka University student, to 15 days in jail for attempting to sit as proxies during Jahangirnagar University’s 2025–26 admission test. The incident occurred on December 22 during the third shift of the ‘B’ unit exam at the university’s School and College Center, where invigilators caught one suspect red-handed.

The detained student, identified as Md. Ehsanul Haque Jisan, a student of Urdu at Dhaka University, confessed to taking the test on behalf of applicant Rafid Hossain Sajid. Following interrogation, university authorities also detained Sajid. Jahangirnagar University’s Proctor, Professor Dr. A.K.M. Rashidul Alam, confirmed that both were handed over to the mobile court, which imposed a 15-day imprisonment.

The university administration has canceled Sajid’s previous test results and permanently blocked his registration to prevent future participation in JU admission exams. The incident underscores the institution’s strict stance against academic fraud and highlights growing concerns over proxy testing in competitive university admissions.