A Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) officer was killed and another seriously injured in a terrorist attack during an operation in Jungle Salimpur of Sitakunda, Chattogram, on Monday, January 19, 2026. The deceased, Abdul Motaleb, was a Naib Subedar of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) currently serving with RAB-7. The attack occurred in the afternoon while RAB-7 was conducting an operation in the area. Senior Assistant Superintendent of Police and RAB-7 media officer ARM Mozzafar Hossain confirmed the incident, adding that three RAB members were reportedly held by the assailants and additional forces were deployed to regain control.

Sitakunda Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md. Mohinul Islam said police rushed to the scene and described the situation as highly tense. Jungle Salimpur has long been known as a hub of illegal settlements and armed groups occupying government land. According to local administration sources, the area spans about 3,100 acres, with land valued at around Tk 30,000 crore, fueling frequent violent clashes.

Authorities have faced repeated attacks during previous eviction and law enforcement operations in the area, highlighting its persistent security challenges.

Two young men were electrocuted while attempting to steal a lamppost in Mymensingh city on Monday, January 19, 2026. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. at the Jila School hostel field. One of the deceased was identified as Hridoy Mia, 27, son of Selim Mia from the Madrasa Quarter area, who worked as a fish seller. The other victim, Rakib Mia, has not yet been fully identified by police.

According to police and local sources, Rakib was cutting an unused lamppost behind an abandoned tin shed when he came into contact with a live electric wire, suffering fatal burns on the spot. Hridoy was electrocuted while trying to rescue him. Locals rushed both victims to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared them dead upon arrival.

Sub-Inspector Nazrul Islam of the hospital police outpost confirmed the deaths and said legal procedures are underway. Tension reportedly arose among the victims’ relatives over the handover of the bodies.

At least 17 passengers were injured when a passenger bus lost control and overturned into a canal in Matlab South upazila of Chandpur on Monday, January 19, 2026. The accident occurred near the West Nagda Bridge on the Matlab-Pennai road. The bus, operated by Jainpur Paribahan (Dhaka Metro-1471), was traveling from Baburhat to Dhaka with 30 to 55 passengers when it veered off the road and fell into the canal.

Among the injured were residents from several upazilas, including Rakib (25), Rubi Begum (49), Mostafa Kamal (65), and Yasmin Akter (24) with her three-year-old son. Six of the injured were referred to Chandpur General Hospital after initial treatment at Matlab South Upazila Health Complex, while others received care at local clinics. Witnesses said the bus swerved to avoid an autorickshaw on the bridge before losing control.

Officer-in-Charge Md Hafizur Rahman Manik stated that the bus fell into a dry canal, preventing major damage. Fire service teams were working to recover the vehicle, while the driver and his assistant remained missing.

A police officer named Abdul Khalek was beaten by a mob in Dhunat upazila of Bogura on Monday morning after being accused of taking a bribe from a motorcyclist. The incident occurred around 11 a.m. at the Hukum Ali Bus Stand area on the Dhunat-Sherpur regional road, where a police checkpoint had been set up. Khalek, who serves at Dhunat Police Station, was reportedly collecting documents from motorcyclists when the allegation arose.

According to police and local sources, the checkpoint was led by TSI Abul Kalam Azad, with officers Abdul Khalek and Abdul Hamid on duty. During the inspection, one motorcyclist was fined for not wearing a helmet, while Khalek allegedly took 1,000 taka from another rider and released him. Locals, noticing the alleged bribe, attacked Khalek, who later fled the scene. Another officer was surrounded by the crowd until SI Mostafizar Rahman arrived and rescued them.

Abdul Khalek denied the allegation, claiming no money was found on him. TSI Abul Kalam Azad stated he was unaware of any bribe but confirmed that locals assaulted the officer.

The Armed Police Battalion (16 APBn) has recovered 244 lost mobile phones and Tk 40,000 obtained through mobile banking fraud in the Rohingya camps and surrounding Ukhiya–Teknaf areas of Cox’s Bazar over the past year. The recoveries were made using information technology and cyber surveillance under the unit’s specialized cyber team, which traced the devices and funds based on general diary reports. After verification, the recovered items were returned to their rightful owners, who expressed satisfaction and gratitude.

According to APBn sources, the force has intensified technology-based policing and cyber monitoring in camps such as Nayapara, Leda, Shamlapur, and Jadimura to ensure public safety and curb crime. The 16 APBn continues regular operations to prevent mobile theft and mobile banking fraud while maintaining law and order in the region.

Commanding Officer Additional DIG Mohammad Kawsar Sikder stated that the success of the cyber team demonstrates their capability in ensuring public security and strengthening public trust in police services. The battalion remains committed to expanding modern, technology-driven policing in the Rohingya and border areas.

A Dhaka court has formally started the trial of S Alam Group Chairman Mohammad Saiful Alam and former banker Prashanta Kumar (PK) Halder, along with 11 others, in a corruption case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The case alleges abuse of power and fraud in securing and misappropriating a loan. On Monday, January 19, 2026, Judge Md Abdus Salam of Dhaka’s Special Judge Court No. 9 framed charges against the accused and set February 8 for the start of witness testimony.

According to the case, the accused allegedly colluded to approve and disburse a term loan of Tk 32.5 crore in 2013 under the name of a non-existent firm, M/S Mostafa & Co, which was later transferred to S Alam Super Edible Oil Ltd. The ACC filed the case on July 2 of the previous year, and after investigation, submitted the charge sheet on October 16, naming 13 individuals.

Two accused, Nahida Runai and Rashedul Haque, were produced from prison and pleaded not guilty, seeking justice. The court rejected their discharge petitions, while the remaining accused remain absconding.

A police trainee was critically injured during a training session at the Mahera Police Training Centre (PTC) in Tangail when a bullet from a China rifle struck him. The injured trainee recruit constable, identified as Md. Masum, 19, was first taken to Tangail General Hospital and later airlifted by a RAB helicopter to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) after his condition worsened. He was admitted to the Orthopedic Surgery and Emergency Care Unit around 11 a.m. on Monday, where doctors described his condition as critical.

According to a person who accompanied him to the hospital, the incident occurred during a routine firing test at the training ground when a bullet hit Masum’s left shoulder, causing him to collapse. Trainers and fellow trainees immediately rescued him, and the PTC medical team provided initial treatment before transferring him to Tangail General Hospital. The incident is being supervised by AIG Maruf Abdullah and SI Toufiquzzaman from police headquarters.

An internal investigation has been launched to determine whether the shooting was accidental or caused by technical or human error, and whether proper firearm handling protocols were followed during the training.

At least ten people were injured in a clash over a mosque boundary dispute in Bishnudia village of Shailkupa upazila, Jhenaidah, on Monday morning. The incident occurred when supporters of two local leaders, Zahid Chowdhury and Abul Bashar Sadat, confronted each other with local weapons.

Police said the two groups had a long-standing rivalry over social dominance in the area. A few days earlier, an argument had erupted between their supporters regarding the demarcation of mosque land in Bishnudia village. The dispute escalated into a violent confrontation that left at least ten people injured.

Police from Shailkupa station arrived at the scene and brought the situation under control. Five of the injured were taken to Shailkupa Upazila Health Complex and later referred to hospitals in Faridpur, Kushtia, and Jhenaidah for advanced treatment. Authorities have deployed police in the area to prevent further unrest.

A Dhaka court has sentenced Evaly Managing Director Mohammad Rassel and Chairperson Shamima Nasrin to 15 months in prison in a fraud case. The verdict was delivered on Monday by Metropolitan Magistrate Mahbub Alam in the absence of the accused. Each was also fined 500 taka, with an additional three months’ imprisonment in case of non-payment. Arrest warrants were issued as the defendants were not present during the verdict.

According to the case, the accused lured customers through flashy advertisements on Evaly’s Facebook page. Plaintiff Md. Bazlur Rahman paid 61,142 taka in advance on June 4, 2021, via debit card to purchase a Honda Livo 110cc motorbike, which was never delivered within the promised time. Rahman filed the case on September 24, 2024, and the court framed charges on August 25, 2025, before starting the trial.

The ruling marks a continuation of legal actions against Evaly’s leadership over allegations of fraudulent business practices in Bangladesh’s e-commerce sector.

Police in Savar have arrested a homeless man named Samrat, accused of killing six people over the past seven months. He was detained by the Detective Branch on Sunday, January 18, from the Savar municipal area. On Monday, police sent him to court seeking a 10-day remand for interrogation. Authorities said Samrat used to stay inside the Savar municipal community center at night, where five of the murders occurred, while another took place near the Savar Bazar bus stand.

Dhaka district Additional Superintendent of Police Arafatul Islam confirmed the arrest and remand request at a press briefing at Savar Model Police Station. He stated that the identities of five of the six victims remain unknown. Police seized a matchbox, scarf, and mobile phone from the suspect during the arrest. CCTV footage reportedly helped identify and capture him.

Investigators are now probing whether anyone else was involved in the killings. The motive behind the murders is expected to be revealed after interrogation if the court approves the remand.

Law enforcement agencies in Bangladesh seized a large consignment of Indian contraband drugs worth about Tk 1 million during a joint operation in Gangachara, Rangpur, on January 19, 2026. The operation, conducted by the Lalmonirhat District Detective Branch (DB) and Gangachara Model Police Station, led to the capture of a truck carrying 885 bottles of Phensedyl and other drugs named Escap and Fairdil. The truck was intercepted after a chase that began in Lalmonirhat and ended in Gangachara.

According to police sources, a smuggling network had been using border areas to illegally transport banned Indian drugs into Bangladesh. The seized truck was found to have the drugs hidden in a concealed compartment. Rangpur Additional Superintendent of Police Sharif Mohammad Farukuzzaman confirmed that a case will be filed in Lalmonirhat, and the Gangachara police will conduct the investigation.

Authorities stated that the operation aligns with the government’s “zero tolerance” policy against narcotics, and similar drives will continue in border and internal regions to curb drug trafficking.

A report from the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing in Bangladesh stated that out of 645 recorded attacks on minority communities in 2025, police identified communal elements in only 71 cases. The data, covering incidents from January to December 2025, was compiled from verified First Information Reports, General Diaries, charge sheets, and nationwide investigation updates.

According to the report, the 71 communal incidents mainly involved vandalism or desecration of religious sites and idols, along with a few other crimes. The remaining 574 incidents were assessed as non-communal, linked instead to disputes such as land conflicts, neighborhood quarrels, political rivalries, theft, sexual violence, and personal enmity. The report emphasized that while all crimes are concerning, most were criminal rather than communal in nature.

It further noted that the findings highlight challenges in law and order management and underscore the importance of evidence-based discussion over fear or misinformation.

A Dhaka court has ordered the appointment of a receiver to manage the seized properties of Mohammad Saiful Alam, chairman of S Alam Group. The order was issued on Monday, January 19, 2026, by Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Sabbir Foyez. According to court bench assistant Md Riaz Hossain, the decision concerns 463.87 decimals of land and structures in Chattogram that had previously been confiscated.

The Anti-Corruption Commission’s Deputy Director, Tahasin Munabil Haque, had earlier filed a petition seeking the appointment of a receiver to oversee the seized assets. After a hearing, the judge granted the request. The same court had earlier, on January 11, ordered the seizure of the properties belonging to the S Alam Group chairman.

The appointment of a receiver indicates that the court aims to ensure proper management and preservation of the confiscated assets while legal proceedings continue.

Six members of the same family were killed in a shooting incident in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The attack occurred in Karak district following a domestic dispute, according to a report published on Sunday, January 18. Police said the suspected gunman opened fire indiscriminately on his family members, killing six people on the spot, including two women and two young daughters.

Authorities identified the victims as the suspect’s two brothers, his sister-in-law, wife, and daughter. After the attack, the suspect reportedly fired at law enforcement officers in an attempt to evade arrest. Police spokesperson Shaukat Khan stated that officers quickly conducted an operation, apprehended the suspect near the scene, and recovered the weapon used in the killings.

The report did not mention further details about the motive or the condition of the surviving relatives. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, according to police sources cited in the report.

A two-year-old child named Yanur drowned in a bucket of water at his home in Kumarpara village under Bilchalon Union of Chatmohar upazila, Pabna. The incident occurred around noon on Monday when the child accidentally fell into a bucket while playing. After a search, family members and locals found him submerged in the water.

Locals immediately rescued Yanur and took him to Chatmohar Upazila Health Complex, where the on-duty doctor declared him dead. The incident was confirmed by Anwar Hossain, a member of the local union parishad. The report described the death as tragic and accidental, with no indication of foul play or further investigation mentioned.

The incident highlights the vulnerability of young children to household accidents, particularly in rural areas where supervision challenges and open water containers are common.