A Dhaka court on Saturday ordered Anis Alamgir to be sent to jail following the completion of a five-day police remand in a case filed under Bangladesh’s Anti-Terrorism Act. Metropolitan Magistrate Md Hasan Shahadat issued the order after the investigating officer, DB Inspector Kazi Shahnewaz, presented Alamgir before the court and sought his detention. The prosecution claimed that Alamgir provided important information during interrogation, which is now being verified.

Defense lawyers, led by Nazneen Nahar, requested that Alamgir receive division facilities in jail, which the court said would be handled according to prison regulations. The case, filed by a man named Arian Ahmed, accuses Alamgir and three others — actress Meher Afroz Shaon, model Maria Kispatta, and presenter Imtu Ratish Imtiaz — of conspiring to destabilize the state and inciting a banned organization through social media and talk shows.

The incident has drawn public attention due to Alamgir’s outspoken political commentary on television and Facebook. Authorities indicated that further remand could be sought if new evidence emerges.

Police detained a suspected mugger in front of Dhaka University’s Central Mosque on Saturday afternoon, following swift intervention by local citizens. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m., when the suspect allegedly attempted to snatch two mobile phones from pedestrians. Bystanders managed to apprehend the individual and handed him over to law enforcement officers.

According to police sources, the detained suspect was taken to Shahbagh Police Station for further questioning and legal processing. Witnesses reported that the quick response of nearby people prevented the suspect from escaping, highlighting growing public vigilance against street crimes in the area.

Authorities have increased patrols around the university campus in recent months due to a rise in petty thefts and snatching incidents. Police officials said the investigation is ongoing and urged residents to report suspicious activity immediately to maintain campus safety.

The sister of slain activist Sharif Osman Hadi arrived at Dhaka University on Saturday afternoon to visit her brother’s grave, located beside the tomb of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam at the university’s central mosque complex. Hadi, a key organizer of the Inquilab Mancha and known as a July revolutionary, was buried there following his death in Singapore after sustaining gunshot wounds in Dhaka.

According to reports, Hadi was shot in the head on December 12 while traveling in a rickshaw near Bijoynagar. He was first treated at Dhaka Medical College Hospital and later transferred to a private hospital before being flown to Singapore for advanced care. He succumbed to his injuries on December 19. Family members, friends, and supporters gathered at the funeral, many breaking down in tears as they bid farewell.

The killing has sparked widespread grief and renewed discussions about political violence and safety for activists in Bangladesh. Authorities have yet to release details about the investigation or identify suspects involved in the shooting.

An eight-year-old girl was killed and at least six others injured when unidentified assailants locked the doors of a BNP leader’s home from outside and set it ablaze in Lakshmipur early Friday. The attack targeted the residence of Belal Chowdhury, assistant organizing secretary of Bhabaniganj Union BNP, in Char Mansa village. Firefighters recovered the child’s body and rescued several family members with severe burns, two of whom were later transferred to Dhaka for advanced treatment.

Family members alleged that the fire was a deliberate act, with petrol poured before ignition. Local BNP leaders condemned the attack as a barbaric assault and demanded exemplary punishment for those responsible. Police have visited the scene, confirming one fatality and multiple injuries, and said an investigation is underway to identify the perpetrators.

Authorities are treating the case as a serious criminal incident, with community members urging swift justice. The tragedy has sparked local outrage and renewed concerns over political violence in rural Bangladesh.

At the funeral prayer of slain Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi, his elder brother Abu Bakr Siddiq made an emotional appeal for justice. The funeral took place at the South Plaza of the National Parliament in Dhaka, where Siddiq led the prayer and addressed mourners, recalling Hadi’s courage and his wish for his infant son to embody revolutionary spirit.

Siddiq expressed deep grief over his brother’s killing and criticized the authorities for failing to apprehend the gunmen even after a week. He questioned how the attackers could flee the capital in broad daylight and possibly cross the border within hours, calling it a matter of national shame. His remarks resonated with attendees, many of whom demanded swift investigation and accountability.

The killing of Hadi, a young political activist, has sparked widespread outrage and renewed debate over public safety and political violence in Bangladesh. Law enforcement agencies have yet to confirm any arrests, and pressure is mounting for a transparent inquiry.

A joint operation by the Bangladesh Army’s 23 Bir Battalion and RAB-11 (CPC-2) led to the arrest of suspected criminal Nazmul Islam Shamim in Jangalia, Comilla, early Saturday morning. The four-hour raid, aided by GPS and location tracking technology, resulted in the seizure of locally made firearms, ammunition, and sharp weapons from his possession.

Authorities reported recovering three pipe guns, 60 shotgun cartridges, 40 rounds of 12-bore ammunition, 18 machine gun bullets, and several knives and machetes. Shamim, son of the late Abdul Halim, faces seven criminal cases in Comilla Kotwali and Sadar South police stations. He was known locally as the vice-president of the Jangalia Bus Stand Committee and had prior involvement in Awami League-linked political activities.

RAB-11 commander Major Sadman Ibne Alam confirmed that the army handed Shamim over to RAB for legal processing before transferring him to local police custody. Officials said the operation was based on reliable intelligence and aimed at curbing illegal arms circulation in the region.

A van driver named Dipon Chandra Nath, 42, was killed in a hit-and-run accident on Saturday morning in the Kamaldah area of the Dhaka–Chattogram Highway, Mirsarai, Chattogram. Police said an unidentified speeding vehicle struck his van around 8 a.m., throwing him off the vehicle and causing fatal head injuries. A pedestrian was also injured and later taken to Chattogram Medical College Hospital.

Dipon, a resident of Madhyam Wahedpur in Wahedpur Union, was delivering goods from a local warehouse to Barodarogahat when the collision occurred. According to Kumira Highway Police officer Zakir Rabbani, the van and the body were recovered and brought to the police station. After legal formalities, the body was handed over to the family.

Authorities are investigating to identify the vehicle and driver responsible. The incident highlights ongoing road safety concerns on the busy Dhaka–Chattogram route, where reckless driving and hit-and-run cases remain frequent.

The autopsy of Sharif Osman Hadi, convener of the Inqilab Manch and a key figure in the July Revolution movement, has been completed at Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital. Following the procedure, his body was transferred back to the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) morgue in Dhaka for preservation, according to Dr. Abdul Ahad of Dhaka Medical College Hospital.

Hadi had been under treatment in Singapore after sustaining a gunshot wound to the head on December 12 during a public outreach event in Dhaka’s Bijoynagar area. Despite multiple surgeries in Bangladesh and abroad, he succumbed to his injuries on December 18. His body was flown back to Dhaka the following evening.

Authorities have not yet released details of the autopsy findings. Political activists and supporters have expressed grief, while calls for a thorough investigation into the shooting continue. Funeral arrangements are expected to follow pending official procedures.

A group of unidentified assailants attacked the residence of Barrister Anisul Islam Mahmud, chairman of a faction of the Jatiya Party and former Member of Parliament, in Hathazari upazila of Chattogram late Friday night. The attackers reportedly arrived by car around 11:45 p.m., broke through the main gate, and set fire to the house, destroying furniture, valuables, and a private vehicle belonging to Mahmud’s uncle, Akbar Haydar Chowdhury.

Chowdhury, who was at the house at the time, said he called the national emergency number 999 but received no response before the fire consumed the property. Police and fire service units arrived later but found most of the house already burned. Hathazari Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge Zahidul Islam confirmed the incident and stated that efforts are underway to identify and apprehend those responsible.

Authorities have yet to determine the motive behind the attack. The incident has raised security concerns in the area, with local residents urging stronger law enforcement presence and faster emergency response mechanisms.

The Bangladesh Coast Guard conducted a special midnight operation near Dhalghata in Maheshkhali, Cox’s Bazar, seizing 450 bags of cement allegedly being smuggled to Myanmar. The operation, carried out by the Matarbari station team based on confidential intelligence, led to the arrest of eight suspected traffickers and the confiscation of a fishing boat used in the illegal trade.

Lieutenant Commander Siam-ul-Haque, the Coast Guard’s media officer, confirmed the seizure on Saturday morning, stating that the cement—worth approximately 225,000 Bangladeshi taka—was being transported to evade customs duties. Legal proceedings against the detainees are underway, and the seized materials have been taken into custody for further investigation.

Authorities emphasized that the Coast Guard will continue intensified operations to curb cross-border smuggling in the Bay of Bengal region, a persistent challenge for coastal law enforcement agencies.

Bangladesh’s Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested seven individuals suspected of involvement in the fatal beating of a Hindu youth in Bhaluka, Mymensingh. RAB-14 confirmed the arrests on Saturday, stating that the suspects were detained during coordinated raids conducted across multiple locations in the district.

The detainees were identified as Md. Limon Sarkar (19), Md. Tarek Hossain (19), Md. Manik Mia (20), Ershad Ali (39), Nijum Uddin (20), Alomgir Hossain (38), and Md. Miraj Hossain Akon (46). Authorities said legal proceedings are underway against the accused, though details of the motive or the victim’s identity have not yet been disclosed.

The incident has sparked local concern over communal harmony and law enforcement’s ability to prevent mob violence. Human rights groups have urged a transparent investigation and swift justice to prevent further tensions. Police and RAB officials said additional suspects may be identified as the investigation continues.

The body of Sharif Osman Hadi, convener of the Inqilab Manch, was transferred to Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital morgue in Dhaka on Saturday morning for autopsy. Hadi had died in Singapore on December 18 while undergoing treatment after being shot in the head during a public outreach event in the capital’s Bijoynagar area on December 12.

His remains arrived in Dhaka on Friday evening aboard a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight and were kept at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases mortuary before being moved for post-mortem examination. The attack on Hadi, carried out by an unidentified assailant on a moving motorcycle, sparked widespread condemnation and calls for a thorough investigation.

Authorities have yet to announce any arrests or progress in the case. The autopsy results are expected to provide key forensic evidence as police continue their inquiry into the politically sensitive shooting that has drawn national attention.

Residents of Gobindaganj in Gaibandha district held protest marches and prayer gatherings on Friday demanding justice for the killing of Inquilab Mancha spokesperson Shahid Osman Hadi. Following the Friday prayers, special doa and prayers for his soul were offered at the Upazila Model Mosque and several other mosques, led by Maulana Sirajul Islam.

The demonstrations began in the afternoon from Gobindaganj Government High School field and concluded at the Shaheed Minar square, drawing participation from local political and student leaders, including Dr. Jahangir Alam Dablue, Mufti Touhidul Islam Tuhin, and Omar Faruk. Similar rallies were also held in Mahimaganj Bazar within the same upazila.

Participants called for swift investigation and punishment of those responsible for Hadi’s death, emphasizing the need for accountability. The incident has sparked growing local and regional attention, with community leaders urging authorities to ensure justice and maintain peace.

Bangladesh’s joint security forces have arrested 51 individuals in coordinated nationwide operations conducted between December 11 and 18, 2025. The operations involved multiple army infantry divisions, independent brigades, and other law enforcement agencies, focusing on curbing terrorism, drug trafficking, robbery, and organized youth crime. The arrests took place in Dhaka and several other districts.

Authorities reported seizing nine illegal firearms, 27 rounds of ammunition, explosives, narcotics, and sharp weapons during the raids. The detainees include suspected terrorists, drug dealers, addicts, robbers, and members of juvenile gangs. Officials stated that all suspects have been handed over to local police stations for interrogation and legal proceedings.

Security analysts view the coordinated effort as part of a broader government initiative to strengthen internal security and suppress rising urban crime networks. Law enforcement agencies are expected to continue similar joint drives in the coming weeks to maintain stability and public safety.

Maulana Ahmad Abdul Kaiyum, chairman of the National Tafsir Council, alleged that the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi was part of a broader conspiracy to destabilize Bangladesh. Speaking at a prayer gathering in Dhaka’s Merajnagar area on Friday, he described the murder as a grave threat to national unity and sovereignty.

Kaiyum accused external actors, particularly India, of attempting to create unrest through covert operations. He further claimed that a list of 50 patriotic figures, including prominent Islamic scholars such as Pir Saheb Charmonai and Maulana Mamunul Haque, had been marked for assassination. Other council leaders, including Maulana Bakibillah and Maulana Jalal Hossain, were also present at the event.

The cleric urged authorities to act decisively, calling for the immediate arrest and strict punishment of those responsible. His remarks come amid heightened tensions following Hadi’s death and growing calls from civil society and international organizations for a transparent investigation.