Mahmudul Haque, the main accused in the murder case of Maulana Rezaul Karim, secretary of Jamaat-e-Islami’s Sreebardi upazila unit in Sherpur, filed an anticipatory bail petition with the High Court on Sunday. Haque is also the BNP candidate for the Sherpur-3 constituency. Barrister Ruhul Quddus Kajol is scheduled to represent him during the hearing before a High Court bench.

The case was filed by Rezaul Karim’s wife, Marzia, on Friday night, January 30, at Jhenaigati Police Station, naming 234 individuals and accusing a total of 734 people. The incident occurred on January 28 at Jhenaigati Mini Stadium during a manifesto presentation event for Sherpur-3 candidates, where a dispute over front-row seating led to clashes between BNP and Jamaat activists.

Although the situation initially calmed, violence resumed later that evening when Jamaat candidate Nuruzzaman Badol attempted to move toward the town with his supporters but was stopped by authorities. During the ensuing attack by BNP activists, Rezaul Karim was critically injured and died on the way to Mymensingh.

A joint operation by the army and police in Anwara upazila of Chattogram led to the arrest of listed terrorist Akter on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The operation took place around 7 a.m. at a community center in Bairag Union, where Akter was detained from his home. Authorities said the arrest followed the circulation of a viral photo showing Akter participating in an election campaign, which drew administrative attention.

Law enforcement officials claimed to have recovered several weapons and items from Akter’s possession, including a local shotgun, a foreign revolver, two Chinese axes (one with a handle and one without), a machete, a bullet removal stick, four firecrackers, a torture whip, and 18,950 taka in cash. Attempts to contact the officer-in-charge of Karnaphuli Police Station, Md. Shahinur Alam, for further comment were unsuccessful.

The arrest highlights ongoing joint security operations in the region targeting listed criminals and illegal arms possession, though no official statement on subsequent legal proceedings was available at the time of reporting.

A youth named Hasan Akon was arrested with 23 cocktails during a joint forces operation in Kalkini, Madaripur, on Sunday, February 1, 2026, around noon. The operation was conducted by the army camp in Kalkini at Khunerchar village under Bashgari Union. Hasan, the son of Nizam Akon from the same village, was detained and later handed over to the local police after initial questioning.

According to sources, the explosives were recovered based on secret intelligence information. The joint forces stated that the seized cocktails posed a serious threat to public safety. Following the arrest, the officer-in-charge of Kalkini Police Station, Zahidul Alam, confirmed that security measures in the area had been strengthened.

Authorities are investigating whether others are involved in supplying the explosives, as part of ongoing efforts to ensure public safety in the region.

A human chain and protest rally were held in Mahipur, Patuakhali, demanding justice for agricultural scientist Md. Shahidul Islam, whose body was recovered after he went missing. The event took place on Sunday morning at the Khapravanga Bridge under the banner of local residents, with participation from his family, political and social leaders, students, and community members. Speakers called for a fair and impartial investigation and exemplary punishment for those responsible.

Participants described the incident as mysterious and alarming, emphasizing that Shahidul’s death could not be considered natural. They urged authorities to identify the perpetrators swiftly to restore public confidence in justice. Shahidul’s father, Motiur Rahman, has filed a murder case with Shibchar Highway Police Station against unidentified persons.

According to police, an investigation is underway to uncover the motive and identify the culprits. Shahidul, a research and development coordinator at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), went missing on January 21 while traveling from Dhaka to Barishal. His body was found on January 23 beside a highway in Shibchar, Madaripur.

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 has issued arrest warrants against former Superintendent of Police (SP) Anisur Rahman and four others in a case involving alleged crimes against humanity in Jessore’s Chowgacha. The tribunal, led by Justice Shafiul Alam Mahmud and retired judge Mohitul Haque Enam Chowdhury, delivered the order on Sunday. Three other accused have been directed to appear before the court on February 16.

According to Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam, the case stems from an incident on August 3, 2016, when two student leaders, Ruhul Amin and Israfil, were allegedly detained under false charges, tortured for two nights, and later shot in the legs on the orders of then-SP Anisur Rahman. The prosecution stated that the victims’ injuries led to severe infections, resulting in amputation. The tribunal has taken the charges into cognizance against eight accused in total.

Three of the accused—former Sub-Inspector Akikul Islam, Constable Sajjadur Rahman, and Constable Zahurul Haque—are already in custody. The remaining accused include former Officer-in-Charge Moshiur Rahman and three sub-inspectors, Mokhles, Jamal, and Majedul, against whom arrest warrants have also been issued.

Brigadier General Abdullahil Aman Azmi testified before International Crimes Tribunal-1 on Sunday as the third witness in a crimes against humanity case involving enforced disappearance and torture at the Joint Interrogation Cell (JIC) in Dhaka’s Kochukhet area. He stated that he was abducted from his Moghbazar residence on 22 August 2016 by around 50 to 60 plainclothes men, handcuffed, blindfolded, and taken to the DGFI complex. Despite being blindfolded, he recognized one of the abductors as Lieutenant Colonel Mokshurul of DGFI.

Azmi said he was held in cell number 11 of the JIC until 5 August 2024, enduring severe physical and psychological torture, poor food, and inadequate medical care. He described being deprived of sunlight and natural air for 2,908 days and suffering from multiple health problems. He also recounted how artificial noise was used to mask sounds from inside the cells. Azmi’s testimony detailed his identification of the detention site through familiar sounds and landmarks near the DGFI complex.

The tribunal adjourned the hearing, setting the next session for the continuation of Azmi’s deposition.

Rubel Ahmed, a friend of former Bangladesh Chhatra League central general secretary Golam Rabbani, has confessed to his involvement in the murder of Inquilab Moncho spokesperson Shahid Sharif Osman Hadi. His statement was recorded by Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md. Mahbubur Rahman on Saturday, after which he was sent to jail. According to court sources, Rubel voluntarily agreed to give a confessional statement following his remand, and the court approved the recording upon request from CID Assistant Superintendent of Police Abdur Kadir Bhuiyan.

Rubel was arrested by the CID with the help of the Detective Branch from Ati Noyabazar in South Keraniganj on January 21 and was placed on two separate remands totaling nine days. Hadi, known for his role in the July uprising and the movement to ban the Awami League, was shot on December 12 while campaigning in Bijoynagar and later died in Singapore on December 18. The case initially investigated by the DB police named 17 accused, including former ward councilor Taizul Islam Chowdhury Bappi and former Chhatra League activist Faisal Karim Masud.

The DB’s charge sheet suggested political revenge as the motive behind Hadi’s killing. Following dissatisfaction from the complainant, the court later transferred the investigation to the CID.

Dhaka’s Special Judge Court-4, presided over by Judge Robiul Alam, is set to deliver verdicts on Monday, February 2, in two separate corruption cases involving former prime minister Hasina and her niece Tulip Rizwana Siddiq. The cases allege fraudulent allocation of government plots in the Purbachal New Town Project. A total of 36 individuals, 18 in each case, are accused of irregularly obtaining 20 kathas of land through abuse of power and procedural violations.

According to court and Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) records, the first case was filed on January 13 last year by ACC Assistant Director S.M. Rashedul Hasan against Radwan Mujib Siddiq, Hasina, and Tulip, with a charge sheet submitted on March 10. The second case, filed the same day by ACC Assistant Director Afnan Jannat Keya against Azmina Siddiq, Hasina, and Tulip, also led to a charge sheet on March 10. Witness testimony concluded earlier this year, with 28 and 31 witnesses testifying in the respective cases.

The court had framed charges on July 31 last year, and after closing arguments in January, fixed February 2 for verdicts in both cases.

A Dhaka court has imposed a travel ban on Mohammad Ejaz, the administrator of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), due to an ongoing corruption investigation. The order was issued on Sunday afternoon by Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Sabbir Foyez following a petition from the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).

According to the report, the ACC’s Assistant Director Md Ashiqur Rahman filed the application seeking to restrict Ejaz from leaving the country while the inquiry continues. The court granted the request, citing the need to ensure the integrity of the investigation.

The decision underscores the ACC’s active pursuit of corruption allegations involving public officials. Further details about the nature of the allegations or the timeline of the investigation were not disclosed in the report.

At least 25 people were injured on Saturday afternoon in a violent clash between residents of Manikdah and Hamirdi unions in Bhanga upazila of Faridpur district. The confrontation erupted at Pukhuria Bazar after some locals were reportedly not invited to a school’s annual sports competition. During the unrest, the head teacher, assistant teachers, students, and guardians of Pukhuria A.S. Academy were trapped inside the school premises, while severe traffic congestion developed on both sides of the highway. Several shops were allegedly vandalized and looted before police and local residents brought the situation under control after about three hours.

According to police and locals, the incident began when unruly youths from Hamirdi union created chaos during a cultural segment of the event. The school’s head teacher, Enamul Kabir, tried to calm them, but an argument broke out over the issue of not inviting certain local dignitaries. The tension escalated after a student named Tamim was assaulted, prompting residents from nearby villages to join the confrontation. Police, aided by local people and political activists, eventually restored order and rescued those trapped inside the school.

Traffic movement on the highway returned to normal by evening, police confirmed.

Bangladesh Railway has temporarily suspended three of its employees for allegedly allowing passengers to travel without tickets in exchange for money. The suspension was issued on Saturday, December 31, under the signature of the Chief Commercial Manager (East) of Bangladesh Railway. The accused employees are Steward-1 Md. Arif, Steward Manager-2 Md. Jewel Rana, and Conductor/Guard-3 Md. Mostafizur Rahman Limon, who were on duty in coach 'ঞ' of the 704 Mahanagar Provati Express running from Dhaka to Chattogram on January 18.

The allegations surfaced on social media and were later verified through a preliminary investigation, which confirmed the authenticity of the claims. Following this confirmation, the railway authorities decided to suspend the three employees temporarily. The report states that further action will be taken after a detailed investigation based on evidence.

The incident highlights ongoing efforts by Bangladesh Railway to address misconduct among its staff and ensure accountability within the organization.

A man in Rajshahi allegedly killed his mother with a sharp weapon after she refused to give him money for drugs. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Old Krishi Bank intersection in the Kharkhari area of the city. The victim, Sohagi Khatun, aged 55, was the wife of Azizul Islam. Locals detained the accused, identified as Suman, and handed him over to police.

According to eyewitnesses and police sources, Suman, reportedly addicted to drugs, demanded money from his mother that night. When she refused, he attacked her repeatedly in the chest and abdomen with a sharp weapon, killing her on the spot. He then left the body on the road and locked himself inside their house. Locals later apprehended him and informed the police.

Chandrima Police Station Officer-in-Charge Monirul Islam confirmed that the body was sent to Rajshahi Medical College morgue for autopsy and that Suman was being interrogated. Police said initial findings indicate the accused is a drug addict, and legal action is underway.

The International Crimes Tribunal-2 has set February 5 for delivering the verdict in the case over the killing of seven people, including the burning of six bodies, during the July uprising in Ashulia. The decision was announced on Sunday, February 1, 2026, by a three-member judicial panel led by Justice Nazrul Islam Chowdhury, with judges Md Manjurul Basid and Nur Mohammad Shahriar Kabir as members.

According to prosecutor Gazi MH Tamim, the incident occurred on August 5, 2024, in front of Ashulia Police Station, where victims were shot dead and their bodies set on fire with petrol. The case involves 16 accused, eight of whom are currently in custody. Those detained include former Dhaka district Additional Superintendent of Police (Crime and Ops) Md Abdullahil Kafi, former Additional SP (Savar Circle) Md Shahidul Islam, and several other police officers. Former Member of Parliament Saiful Islam and the remaining accused are absconding.

The tribunal’s verdict is expected to conclude a significant case of crimes against humanity tied to the violent events of the July uprising.

A Grameen Bank officer was killed in a road accident on the Dhaka–Barishal highway in Uzirpur upazila of Barishal on Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. near the Ichladi toll plaza when Ripon Biswas, 43, from Ramanandi village in Agailjhara upazila, was crossing the road. A speeding Sakura Paribahan bus traveling from Barishal to Dhaka lost control and ran him over, killing him on the spot. The driver fled after leaving the bus beside the road, and locals later recovered the body.

According to police and eyewitnesses, the bus has been seized while the driver remains at large. Gouranadi Highway Police Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Shamim Sheikh said preparations were underway to hand over the body to the victim’s family. Uzirpur Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Rokibul Islam confirmed that police were deployed at the scene and traffic movement had returned to normal.

Police investigations are ongoing to locate the absconding driver and complete formal procedures related to the fatal accident.

Police in Sylhet have uncovered the mystery behind a previously unsolved murder case under Jalalabad Police Station, arresting three people including a woman and a child. The arrests were made late Friday night in the city’s Sonarpara area, according to a statement from the Sylhet Metropolitan Police media cell. The suspects are Abdul Matin, 45, of Boropoud area, Khaleda Begum, 32, of Sonarpara, and her 16-year-old daughter. The case followed the discovery of an unidentified man’s body on January 29 in the Kurail Haor area, later identified as Shoebur Rahman, 30.

Police said Shoebur had been working as an Arabic tutor for Khaleda Begum’s children since 2023 while her husband was abroad. Their relationship reportedly turned unethical, and Shoebur allegedly took over 6 million taka from Khaleda through deception involving land and gold purchases. When pressured for repayment, he allegedly abused Khaleda and her family. Police said these details emerged during initial interrogation, and legal action is underway.

Investigators are continuing efforts to identify others possibly involved in the incident.