Iranian police have arrested 500 individuals accused of supplying information to the country’s enemies, according to a statement made on Sunday by Police Chief Ahmadreza Radan. He said many of those detained were involved in serious incidents and had allegedly shared footage and photographs of potential attack sites with hostile entities. Authorities did not disclose when the arrests took place.

Earlier on Sunday, Iranian media had reported that several people were detained across multiple regions, though details were limited. The announcement underscores heightened security measures and the government’s focus on countering alleged espionage and internal threats.

No further information was provided about the identities of the detainees or the specific nature of the incidents, leaving key aspects of the case undisclosed.

Two people were killed after being hit by a truck at the Saptabarna Filling Station in Rajbari Sadar upazila on Sunday evening, March 15. The victims were Sobahan Patowary, 45, from Khan Khanapur Brakpara, and Swapan Mia, 22, from Nannar village in Dhamrai upazila of Dhaka. The accident occurred around 7 p.m. at Goaland Mor when a speeding truck struck a Mahendra vehicle, injuring both men who were standing near the fuel dispenser.

Local sources said Sobahan Patowary had stepped out of his truck to refuel, while Swapan Mia, a helper of another truck, was also waiting in line. Both sustained critical injuries and were taken to Faridpur Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared them dead upon arrival.

Inspector Harun-or-Rashid, in charge of the Khan Khanapur Police Investigation Center, confirmed that the truck involved in the accident was seized, but its driver and helper fled the scene. The bodies are being kept at Faridpur Medical College Hospital for autopsy before further legal procedures.

Police recovered the bloodied body of Sharmin Jahan, a student of Jahangirnagar University’s Public Administration Department, from a rented apartment in Savar’s Islamnagar area on Sunday afternoon. She was found critically injured inside the residence she shared with her husband and was later declared dead at Enam Medical College Hospital. Her husband has been taken into police custody for questioning.

Investigators suspect the incident to be a homicide, as injuries were found on the victim’s head. Representatives from the university administration visited the hospital after learning of the incident. The body has been sent to Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital for autopsy.

Ashulia Police Station’s officer-in-charge said the scene has been inspected and an investigation is underway. Dhaka District Police Superintendent Mizanur Rahman stated that the cause of death is being investigated and further details will be provided later.

Police in Dhunat upazila of Bogura have arrested Imruz Raihan Tanzim, a 26-year-old leader of the Swechchhasebak League, in connection with an explosives case filed over a torch procession incident. He was sent to Bogura District Jail through the court on Sunday afternoon after being detained from his home on Saturday night.

According to the case details, on November 30, 2025, around 2 a.m., leaders and activists of the upazila Awami League organized a torch procession in the Bhubangati Uttarpara area of Chowkibari Union. It is alleged that participants detonated crude bombs, causing panic in the locality. On December 10, former president of the Gopalnagar Union Chhatra Dal, Raju Ahmed, filed a case naming 35 individuals and accusing 60 to 70 unidentified persons.

Imruz Raihan Tanzim was arrested as one of the unidentified accused in that case. Dhunat Police Station Officer-in-Charge Atikul Islam stated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects.

Police in Narayanganj have arrested two individuals following an attack on a police officer and his informant. The incident occurred on Sunday around 5:30 p.m. near the Thanakapra Market area between Golachipa and Alamkhan Lane, adjacent to the railway line. The arrested men were identified as Anik, 28, son of Delwar Hossain, and Mr., 26, son of Harun Sheikh, both from the Golachipa area.

According to police, Sub-Inspector Mizanur and Ariful Salam detained several people after witnessing drug use and sales in the area. A group of seven to eight suspects fled but later returned with others and attacked the officers. The police members retreated to safety, and a subsequent operation led to the arrest of two suspects.

Additional Superintendent of Police (Operations and Crime) Tarek Al Mehdi stated that they were aware of the assault on SI Mizan and had dispatched officers to investigate. He confirmed that two individuals were detained and that the true cause of the incident would be determined after investigation.

A shooting incident occurred at the Central Shaheed Minar area in Dhaka on Sunday night, leaving one person injured. According to the report, a young man suddenly fired four rounds around 9:30 p.m. The injured individual was taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital for treatment. Local residents managed to detain one person in connection with the incident.

The report did not provide further details about the identity of the shooter or the motive behind the attack. The Central Shaheed Minar, a symbolic site in Dhaka, was the location of the unexpected gunfire that caused panic in the area. Authorities have not yet released any official statement regarding the incident or the condition of the injured person.

Further investigation is expected to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the identity of those involved.

A case has been filed in Lakshmipur’s Kamalnagar upazila accusing BNP leader Monirul Haque Monir and 29 others of vandalizing and demolishing a farmer’s home. The complaint was lodged by Shahida Akter, wife of the affected farmer, who alleged that the accused destroyed their tin house and leveled the land. The case, naming five individuals and 25 unidentified persons, was accepted by the Senior Judicial Magistrate’s Court, which directed the district detective police to investigate.

According to the case details, the disputed land belongs to Shahida Akter’s husband, Rezaul Haque, through inheritance and purchase. The family had been living there for three years. The plaintiff alleged that Monirul Haque Monir had been trying to seize the land and, following local mediation attempts, led an armed attack on March 11, demolishing the house and threatening the family. The victims claimed losses of about 1.2 million taka.

Monirul Haque Monir denied the allegations, asserting that the land belongs to his family and accusing the plaintiffs of filing a false case. The local BNP president said he was unaware of the incident but would look into it.

A Dhaka court has ordered the arrest of Nasa Group chairman Nazrul Islam Majumdar in connection with an attempted murder case filed at Vatara Police Station. The order was issued on Sunday by Metropolitan Magistrate Mohammad Ehsanul Islam following a police petition. Defense lawyer Saidur Islam confirmed the development, noting that Majumdar currently faces more than 20 cases. The investigating officer, Sub-Inspector Hafizur Rahman, had submitted the arrest petition on March 11, and the court set the hearing date in the accused’s presence.

According to the case statement, the incident stems from political unrest following remarks by former prime minister Sheikh Hasina on July 16, 2024, which led to student protests in Dhaka. On July 18, 2024, during a demonstration supporting the “July Movement,” the complainant Rohan and others were allegedly shot at by the accused and unidentified individuals, resulting in injuries. Majumdar was previously detained by the Detective Branch on October 1, 2024, in Gulshan and has remained in custody since then.

The court’s latest order formalizes his arrest status in this specific case while he continues to face multiple other legal proceedings.

A man named Md. Rakib, aged 27, was shot dead near the Central Shaheed Minar area in Dhaka on Sunday night. Following the incident, rumors spread on social media claiming that the victim was Rakib Hasan, an actor and director associated with Family Entertainment BD. However, the family of Rakib Hasan clarified that the deceased was not him.

Rakib Hasan’s brother, Khairul Islam, stated that misleading information was being circulated and confirmed that Rakib Hasan was alive and well. Later, Rakib Hasan himself appeared live online to confirm that reports of his death were false. The family urged the public and media to verify information before sharing or publishing it.

The spread of unverified news on social media reportedly caused confusion among many users. The family emphasized the importance of accurate reporting to prevent misinformation in such sensitive cases.

A 27-year-old content creator named Md Rakib was killed on Sunday night near the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka after being shot and attacked with a sharp weapon. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on March 15, 2026. He was taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Police have detained one suspect in connection with the attack.

According to eyewitnesses and police sources, a young man suddenly opened fire in the area, injuring Rakib, and then attacked him with a sharp weapon. Bystanders caught one person at the scene and handed him over to the Dhaka University proctorial team, which later turned him over to Shahbagh police. Dhaka University Proctor Saifuddin Ahmed confirmed that neither the shooter nor the victim was a university student. The detained suspect was identified as Sihab Hossain from Khulna.

Police recovered two bullet casings from the scene and are investigating the case. Rakib was a video content creator and a second-year degree student at Sheikh Borhanuddin College, residing in the Shibbari residential area of Dhaka University.

A special operation by the Coast Guard in Mongla, Bagerhat, led to the seizure of 197 bottles of foreign liquor worth about 1 million taka from the residence of Tania Biswas Lithi, vice president of the local unit of the Jatiyatabadi Mohila Dal. The raid took place on Friday, March 13, following a tip-off, and one person, Shanto Parai, was detained at the scene. Locals identified him as Lithi’s husband.

According to Coast Guard sources, the liquor was recovered from a house near Chila Bazar, and Shanto Parai, described as a drug trader, was caught while attempting to flee. Lithi admitted that liquor was found in her home but claimed it belonged to an acquaintance of her husband who had asked to store it temporarily. The incident has sparked widespread criticism and curiosity in the area.

Mongla Upazila BNP President Abdul Mannan Howlader stated that the party maintains a strict stance against drugs and promised organizational action if any member is found involved. The seized liquor and the detainee were handed over to Mongla Police for legal proceedings.

The Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) arrested two Rohingya nationals with 8,200 yaba pills during an operation in Dhaka’s Jatrabari area. The detainees were identified as Md. Jubayer, 29, and Md. Hedayetullah, 22, both residents of the Leda Camp in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar. The arrests were confirmed by Shamim Ahmed, Deputy Director of the DNC’s Dhaka Metro (North) office.

According to the DNC, the arrests were made based on secret information through separate operations. During preliminary interrogation, the two admitted to collecting yaba tablets from Teknaf and distributing them in Dhaka and other parts of the country. Two separate cases have been filed against them.

The operation highlights the continued efforts of the DNC to curb drug trafficking networks linking Cox’s Bazar and the capital.

A mobile court in Ishwardi, Pabna seized 6,000 liters of hoarded fuel and fined a trader for underweight sales. The operation took place on Saturday afternoon at the Railgate area of the municipal town, where the owner of Messrs Karim Petroleum Agency, Md. Abdul Karim, was fined 20,000 taka. The mobile court was led by Ishwardi Upazila Nirbahi Officer and Executive Magistrate Md. Asaduzzaman Sarkar.

The raid was conducted based on information from the National Security Intelligence (NSI). According to the executive magistrate, evidence was found that the trader had stored fuel illegally and sold less than the proper amount to customers. The seized fuel was ordered to be sold immediately to the public at the government-fixed price.

Authorities stated that the action aimed to ensure fair fuel distribution and prevent manipulation in the local market.

A mobile court in Bilmaria Bazar of Puthia upazila, Rajshahi, fined an oil trader for selling petrol at a higher price than allowed. The operation took place on Saturday afternoon, led by Puthia Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land) and Executive Magistrate Shibu Das. During the inspection, price lists of various oil sellers were checked, and trader Adil Hossain was fined 2,000 taka for overpricing petrol.

According to the Puthia upazila administration, such drives will continue to ensure compliance with official pricing and to prevent unjustified price hikes. The administration also stated that strict measures will be taken against those responsible for increasing prices unlawfully.

The fine reflects ongoing local enforcement efforts to stabilize fuel prices and maintain transparency in market operations, as part of broader administrative monitoring in the region.

A murder suspect was seen accompanying BNP lawmaker Shafiqul Haque Milon of Rajshahi-3 (Paba-Mohonpur) constituency at a public iftar event in Rajshahi. The suspect, Raisul Islam Russell, accused in the killing of Jamaat activist Md Alauddin, reportedly received the MP at Rajshahi airport last Friday and later joined his motorcade to attend an iftar gathering in Kesharhat. Russell had posted a selfie with the MP on Facebook before deleting it.

MP Milon said he was unaware of any murder case against Russell, describing him as a known local party activist without a criminal record to his knowledge. The murder case was filed on March 7 after a clash between BNP and Jamaat members in Mohonpur’s Sankoa area left Alauddin dead. Police confirmed Russell as the prime accused and said he remains at large.

Local Jamaat leaders expressed surprise that the suspect could appear publicly while police claim he is missing. Police officials said they have not received any bail documents and are continuing efforts to arrest the accused.