A video showing an orphaned girl crying beside her mother’s grave in Lalmai upazila, Cumilla, went viral on social media, prompting immediate intervention by local authorities. The girl, identified as Samia Akter, had reportedly suffered prolonged physical and mental abuse from her stepmother, Ayesha Akter, while her father was abroad in Saudi Arabia. Following the viral spread of the video, the stepmother and the child were brought before the Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) on March 24, where the stepmother apologized publicly and signed a written pledge not to repeat such behavior.

According to local sources, the girl had been subjected to repeated beatings and was even tied up and confined indoors for two days. The UNO, Umme Tahmina Mitu, assigned the acting chairman of Bagmara Dakshin Union Parishad, Md. Lokman Hossain, to investigate the matter. Authorities have placed the child under local surveillance to ensure her safety.

Local residents and officials, including police and community leaders, were present during the proceedings. The community has welcomed the administration’s quick response and called for continued monitoring to protect the child.

India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken Faisal Karim and Alamgir to Delhi for further interrogation in connection with the murder of Sharif Osman Hadi. According to police sources, the two accused were flown from Kolkata to Delhi on Monday night and are scheduled to appear before a special NIA court on Tuesday.

On March 22, the NIA sought permission from the Bidhannagar court to interrogate the suspects, which the judge initially approved. However, citing security concerns at Dum Dum Central Jail, the agency filed a new petition on March 23 requesting to conduct the questioning in Delhi. The court granted the request, and the transfer was carried out that night. Earlier, Judge Nishan Majumdar had ordered 12 days of judicial custody for the two, allowing both the West Bengal STF and NIA to question them in jail until April 2.

The accused face charges under Sections 16 and 18 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, related to planning or supporting terrorist acts. Faisal has denied involvement, claiming political framing and lack of CCTV evidence.

Dhaka’s Savar-based alleged serial killer, vagrant Samrat alias Sabuj Sheikh, died on Tuesday, March 24, after suddenly falling ill in Keraniganj Central Jail. Prison authorities said he complained of chest pain in the morning and was immediately taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared him dead upon arrival.

According to police, Samrat had been in custody for about two months following his arrest in connection with a double murder at a community center in Savar on January 19. CCTV footage had led to his capture, and during interrogation he reportedly confessed to several other killings. He was charged in six murder cases and had remained in Keraniganj jail since his court appearance.

Inspector (Operations) Md Helal Uddin of Savar Model Police Station confirmed the death, saying initial indications suggest a heart attack, though the exact cause will be determined after the autopsy report.

Two people died and two others were injured in a violent clash on Monday night, March 23, in Doyail Union of Sarishabari upazila, Jamalpur. The incident began when Roni, from Champakona village, visited the home of his fiancée Shila Akter, 16, to resolve a dispute after she refused their arranged marriage. During the discussion, a heated argument broke out between the two families, leading to a physical confrontation.

Neighbor Sohel Rana, 35, rushed to the scene to stop the fight but was attacked and fatally injured. He was later declared dead at the local health complex. Upon hearing of Sohel’s death, his friend and neighbor Monju Mia, 40, suffered a heart attack and died shortly afterward. Two women, Hasna Begum, 20, and Sahera Begum, 25, were also injured and received treatment at the upazila health complex.

Police recovered Sohel’s body and prepared to send it for autopsy. Authorities said further legal steps would follow after receiving the postmortem report.

A Dhaka court has granted a five-day remand for retired Lieutenant General Masud Uddin Chowdhury in connection with a human trafficking case. The former army officer was shown arrested by the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police in a case filed at Paltan Police Station. Following his arrest, DB police sought a five-day remand, which the court approved.

According to DB officials, Masud Uddin faces more than eight cases, including some filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) that are still under investigation. He was arrested late Monday night from his residence in Baridhara DOHS, Dhaka. DB’s Additional Commissioner Md. Shafiqul Islam confirmed the arrest and ongoing investigations during a press briefing at the DMP Media Center on Minto Road.

Masud Uddin previously served as the General Officer Commanding of the Ninth Division during the 2007 “One-Eleven” political crisis and was coordinator of the National Coordination Committee on Serious Crimes and Corruption Suppression during the emergency period.

Former army officer and ex-MP for Feni-3 constituency Masud Uddin Chowdhury was arrested late Monday night from Baridhara, Dhaka, and presented before court on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in connection with a human trafficking case filed at Paltan Police Station. The Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police confirmed that he was shown arrested in the case and five days’ remand was sought.

DB Chief Additional Commissioner Shafiqul Islam stated at a press briefing that a total of 11 cases have been identified against Chowdhury. Three cases in Feni are under trial with arrest warrants issued due to his absconding, while another three in Feni and five under DMP are under investigation. The allegations include murder, attempted murder, human trafficking, and money laundering. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) are also investigating related complaints.

Police said Chowdhury had been evading arrest within the country, not abroad. Investigations will determine his involvement in each case, and authorities assured that justice will be ensured under due process.

Police in Patgram, Lalmonirhat, arrested Sohel Rana, the municipal leader of Jamaat-e-Islami, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, around 2:40 p.m. He was detained in front of the BRAC office in Patgram. According to police sources, the arrest was made because of three outstanding warrants related to murder cases filed during the Awami League government. After his arrest, Sohel Rana was sent from Patgram Police Station to the Lalmonirhat district jail.

Police officials stated that further legal action will follow in accordance with the ongoing judicial process. The arrest of the municipal Jamaat leader has sparked widespread discussion in the local area, drawing attention to the pending murder cases and the political context surrounding them.

Authorities confirmed that the warrants were issued by the court, and the arrest was carried out as part of routine legal enforcement procedures.

Ariful Islam Munna, aged 51, died on Tuesday while undergoing treatment at Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital in Bogura. He had been seriously injured the previous day, Monday, March 23, when unidentified assailants stabbed him in front of Khandakar Para High School in Fapore Union under Bogura Sadar upazila.

Munna was a resident of Fapore Khandakar Para and the son of the late Dr. Yasin Ali. Locals rescued him after the attack and took him to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries the following day.

The report did not mention any motive behind the attack or whether any suspects had been identified or detained by authorities.

Former army officer and ex-MP Masud Uddin Chowdhury has been arrested in a human trafficking case filed at Paltan Police Station in Dhaka. The arrest was confirmed by Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Detective Branch (DB) Additional Commissioner Shafiqul Islam at a press briefing on Tuesday. Chowdhury was detained from Baridhara late Monday night and later produced before the court. According to police, he faces a total of 11 cases—six in Feni and five in Dhaka—covering charges including murder, attempted murder, and human trafficking.

DB officials stated that three of the Feni cases are under trial, and Chowdhury had been absconding, prompting the court to issue arrest warrants. He also faces multiple allegations under investigation by the Anti-Corruption Commission and the Criminal Investigation Department. Chowdhury, a key figure during the 2007 military-backed caretaker government, previously served as coordinator of the National Coordination Committee on Serious Crimes.

Police have sought a five-day remand for further interrogation, while court proceedings on his detention are ongoing.

A New Shuktara Paribahan bus traveling from Chattogram to Kishoreganj narrowly avoided a major accident on Tuesday morning at Alekharchar Bishwaroad in Cumilla. The incident occurred around 11 a.m. when the driver swerved to save an elderly man crossing the road, causing the bus to end up on the edge of a roadside ditch. More than fifty passengers escaped unharmed.

Passenger Sujon Mia said the bus went off the road while trying to avoid a private car and the elderly man. Helper Islam Uddin explained that despite repeated warnings, the man did not move, forcing the driver to steer left toward a pond. Driver Yusuf Ali stated that the vehicle’s low speed and his quick decision prevented a serious crash.

Cumilla Mainamati Highway Police Officer-in-Charge Abdul Momen confirmed that two wreckers were brought to recover the bus and that traffic on the highway remained normal. No casualties were reported.

Two people were killed and more than a hundred others injured in a violent clash between residents of ten villages in Nasirnagar upazila of Brahmanbaria on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. in Goalanagar Union, where two rival groups, known as the Choura and Honaro communities, confronted each other over a longstanding dispute.

According to local sources, the Choura group consists of seven villages—Geyalnagar Schoolpara, Laluartuku, Dakshindia, Shibpur, Jamarbali, Maizkhola, and Kadamtali—while the Honaro group includes three villages—Goalanagar, Machma, and Rampur. The deceased were identified as Mawlana Habibur Rahman, 40, from the Choura group, and Akhtar Hossain, 50, from the Honaro group.

Goalanagar Union Parishad Chairman Azharul Islam confirmed that villagers from both sides took part in the confrontation. Nasirnagar Police Station Officer-in-Charge Shahinul Islam said the clash stemmed from a previous dispute and that police were working to bring the situation under control.

Indian authorities have arrested Sumit Kumar, a 36-year-old employee of the Indian Air Force, on charges of spying for Pakistan. The arrest took place at an Air Force base in Assam following a joint operation by Rajasthan intelligence and Air Force intelligence units. Officials said Kumar admitted to passing sensitive and classified information to Pakistan, including details about aircraft, missile systems, and personnel.

According to Additional Director General of Police (Intelligence) Praful Kumar, the investigation began in January when another suspect was detained in Jaisalmer. Evidence from that case led to Kumar, who worked as a multi-tasking staff member at the Chabua Air Force Station in Dibrugarh, Assam. Police allege that Kumar had been in contact with Pakistani intelligence agents since 2023 and shared information in exchange for money.

Authorities are continuing to question Kumar to determine the full extent of the data breach and identify any additional individuals involved in the espionage network.

A worker named Enamul Haque saved hundreds of passengers by stopping a train using a banana blossom petal in Dinajpur’s Fulbari area on Monday morning. The incident occurred around 6:30 a.m. between the 352/5 and 352/6 kilometer points of the Fulbari-Birampur railway line near Purba Chandipur. Enamul noticed a one-foot break in the rail track and, lacking a red cloth, tied a red banana blossom petal to a stick and signaled an approaching intercity train from Dhaka to Panchagarh, which stopped in time.

Local residents alerted railway officials, and within half an hour, an engineering team arrived to repair the damaged section and restore train movement. Fulbari Station Master Shawkat Ali confirmed that train operations were halted for over thirty minutes before returning to normal. Enamul left for Faridpur after the incident, according to his family.

The quick action drew praise, especially in light of a recent derailment on the same route that disrupted service for 18 hours. Railway authorities credited Enamul’s presence of mind for preventing a potential disaster.

A woman named Halima Kayser Bokul, aged 55, died after falling into an empty elevator shaft in Dhaka’s Demra area on Sunday night. The incident occurred at Konapara when she was descending from the rooftop of her building. According to her son Bappi, she accidentally fell through the open space meant for an elevator and sustained severe injuries. The family lived on the fourth floor of the building.

Halima was first taken to a nearby private hospital in critical condition. As her condition worsened, she was transferred to the emergency department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared her dead. The incident has been reported to Demra Police Station, according to Inspector Md. Faruk of the Dhaka Medical College Hospital police camp.

Authorities have not yet provided further details about the investigation or safety measures at the site.

A tannery worker named Khorshed Alam Sikder, aged 57, was killed after being beaten by a local BNP leader during an arbitration meeting in Mehendiganj, Barishal. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon in the Charhogla area, reportedly in the presence of police officers. Four others were injured in the attack. The dispute arose over unpaid construction dues owed to BNP leader Jahangir Hossain Hawlader, who allegedly led the assault.

Following the incident, the Mehendiganj municipal BNP expelled Jahangir Hossain Hawlader from the party for violating organizational discipline. The expulsion was confirmed in a statement signed by the party’s convenor Syed Riaz Shahin Liton and member secretary Riaz Uddin Chowdhury Dinu Mia. Police Superintendent AZM Mostafizur Rahman stated that legal action would be taken against those involved.

The arbitration meeting was reportedly held to settle a 22-year-old financial dispute. Authorities have not yet disclosed further details about the investigation or potential arrests.