Two days after the death of a student at a school hostel in Ramganj, Lakshmipur, the victim’s father, Zia Uddin, filed a murder case. He alleged that his son, Mehedi Hasan, a student of Farid Ahmad Bhuiyan Academy, died due to inhumane torture by senior students and negligence by teachers. The case, lodged on Thursday night, names the principal Khondkar Abdul Mannan and seven twelfth-grade students, along with ten unidentified individuals, totaling 18 accused.

According to the case statement, Mehedi Hasan had been a residential student since 2024 and was frequently harassed by senior students. The incident escalated when he and other junior students were accused of stealing an iPhone belonging to a senior named Apon. They were allegedly tortured repeatedly by several twelfth-grade students. When Mehedi reported the abuse to the principal, he was told to submit a written complaint, which was later ignored. Following this, Mehedi was again tortured from Monday night until early morning, leading to his death.

Police confirmed that the case has been accepted and that an investigation is underway.

A viral audio recording has triggered controversy in Chattogram’s Hajirpul area, involving alleged financial dealings between a police officer and an associate of the notorious criminal group led by 'Boro Sajjad'. The conversation, which spread on social media, features a woman identified as the wife of a man named Rased and Sub-Inspector (SI) Liton of Chandgaon Police Station discussing money transactions and legal cases. Following the audio’s circulation, Chattogram Metropolitan Police (North) Deputy Commissioner Amirul Islam summoned SI Liton for questioning and confirmed that an internal investigation is underway.

The audio, reportedly recorded around Eid-ul-Azha, captures Rased’s wife expressing frustration over past dealings and multiple cases filed against her husband. Rased, who recently left jail, told Amader Desh that the SI had taken 70,000 taka from him in exchange for not filing cases. SI Liton disconnected calls from reporters seeking comment. Meanwhile, Boro Sajjad denied any connection with Rased, alleging that police were exploiting his name for “case trading.”

Authorities have not disclosed details about the investigation’s progress or potential disciplinary actions.

Police in Sherpur district seized 33,100 kilograms of government rice under the Food Friendly Program during a raid at a rice processing mill in the town’s Chapataly area early Thursday night. The operation, led by Assistant Commissioner (Land) Md Mahmudul Hasan, resulted in the detention of one individual identified as Md Borhan Uddin, son of the late Babul Talukdar from Kasba Bhatipara village.

According to police sources, the confiscated rice was packed in 770 sacks—500 of 50 kilograms and 270 of 30 kilograms—with an estimated value of Tk 1.62 million. Officials said the rice was being repackaged from 50-kg government sacks into smaller 30-kg bags labeled “Food Friendly Program – June 2026” for resale. The storage facility was sealed after the raid.

Authorities stated that legal proceedings are underway against the detainee, and the seized goods will be handled according to court directives following the filing of a case.

A series of shootings in Kansas City, Missouri, left one person dead and four others injured on Tuesday evening, June 16. Among the injured was an Uber driver transporting Argentina football supporters to Arrowhead Stadium, located about four miles from the shooting sites. Police identified a 22-year-old suspect who remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous. The incidents occurred between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m. across a five-mile area, including three shootings on Interstates 70 and 670.

According to police, three adults and one teenager were hospitalized, with one adult in critical condition. The fatality occurred when a driver crashed into a pole on Truman Road and was later found to have gunshot wounds. Witnesses reported that shots were fired at vehicles traveling eastbound on the highways. Investigators believe the shootings were carried out by the same suspect within a short time span.

Police later raided a house in Independence, Missouri, where the suspect was believed to be hiding, but he was not found. Authorities also confirmed that the same suspect is wanted in connection with an earlier illegal weapons case dated June 11.

Bangladesh is witnessing a surge in violent crimes, including murders, rapes, abductions, and robberies, amid growing public unrest and attacks on police. Reports indicate that after the August 2024 mass uprising, law enforcement agencies became weakened, and police officers at the field level are now operating under fear. Despite expectations that a political government would restore order, killings and violent incidents continue to rise, with several recent murders in Dhaka, Khulna, and Chattogram drawing public alarm.

According to police and human rights organizations, hundreds of killings, rapes, and abductions have occurred in recent months. Over 1,300 weapons looted during the 2024 uprising remain missing, raising fears that they are in criminal hands. Police officials say motivational training and logistical improvements, including the purchase of 212 new vehicles, are underway to boost morale and operational capacity. Experts warn that without addressing social disorder and political interference, the situation may worsen.

The police headquarters has pledged immediate legal action against mob justice, while criminologists stress the need for exemplary punishment and stronger institutional capacity to restore public confidence.

Police in Narsingdi recovered the body of Latif Molla, 32, from the Meghna River near Haripur village in Nilaksha Union on Thursday afternoon, raising the death toll from a violent clash in Raipura to three. The confrontation erupted early Tuesday between groups led by Nazim Uddin and Alal Munshi over local dominance. The deceased Latif, a Malaysia expatriate who recently returned home, had been missing since the clash.

According to police and residents, the two rival groups engaged in hours-long fighting using firearms and traditional weapons, leaving at least ten people injured and several houses vandalized or set on fire. The victims include Anik Mia, Kawsar Ahmed, and Latif Molla, whose bodies were recovered on separate days following the violence.

Raipura Police Station’s officer-in-charge said a case has been filed by Anik’s mother, naming 30 individuals and several unidentified suspects. No arrests have been made so far, and police operations to apprehend the perpetrators are ongoing.

A shooting occurred at New York’s Times Square on Thursday afternoon, causing panic among tourists and pedestrians. According to the New York Police Department, the incident took place around 3:40 p.m. local time near Broadway between West 44th and 45th Streets. One person was injured and taken to the hospital, the New York Fire Department confirmed.

The shooting happened shortly after a parade celebrating the NBA champion New York Knicks filled the streets of Lower Manhattan with crowds. Officials said about 10,000 police officers had been deployed for the event. Police also noted that Times Square had larger-than-usual crowds due to the World Cup festivities.

Authorities said one juvenile suspect was arrested shortly after the shooting, and a firearm was recovered. Videos shared on social media showed people running for cover as gunfire erupted in the busy tourist area.

Police in Tanore, Rajshahi, arrested a 23-year-old man named Anisur Rahman Imon for allegedly demanding extortion money while threatening a resident with a toy pistol. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the Westpara area of Tanore municipality. A case was filed at Tanore Police Station on Thursday following the arrest.

According to the case statement and police sources, the accused entered the home of Afzal Chowdhury, 48, and pointed a toy pistol at his head, demanding 20,000 taka. When the victim refused, the suspect allegedly issued threats. Locals rushed to the scene after hearing the victim’s cries and detained the suspect before handing him over to police.

Police recovered a toy pistol, a magazine, eight plastic bullets, and an Android mobile phone from the suspect. Tanore Police Station’s officer-in-charge said the accused was detained with local assistance and later sent to jail through court proceedings.

Public anxiety is mounting across Bangladesh as violent crimes, including murders, rapes, robberies, and abductions, continue to rise. Reports indicate that criminal incidents have increased in Dhaka and other regions, with social media videos showing mob justice and attacks on police. The situation worsened after the August 2024 mass uprising, which left law enforcement weakened. Despite hopes for improvement under a political government, killings and violent crimes have persisted, and over 1,300 looted police weapons remain unrecovered.

Police officials say motivational training and logistical upgrades, including new patrol vehicles, are underway to restore confidence and operational strength. Crime experts warn that delayed justice and political interference are enabling offenders. Data from police and rights groups show hundreds of killings, assaults, and sexual violence cases in recent months, highlighting a deepening crisis in public safety.

Authorities fear that unless the missing weapons are recovered and police capacity strengthened, the law and order situation could deteriorate further, intensifying public insecurity.

Airport authorities at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram detained a Dubai-bound passenger named Md. Abu Bakkar on Thursday night for carrying a large amount of foreign currency without valid documentation. The seized money, consisting of dirhams and riyals, is valued at approximately Tk 9,491,397 in Bangladeshi currency. Abu Bakkar, a resident of Bhabanipur in Lohagara upazila, was stopped at around 8:15 p.m. in the departure lounge after completing immigration formalities.

According to airport officials, the passenger was traveling on Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight BG147. Acting on a tip-off, security personnel searched his luggage and body, discovering 253,665 UAE dirhams worth about Tk 6.95 million and 4,790 riyals worth about Tk 1.46 million. The currencies were hidden in a concealed manner, and authorities suspect an attempt to smuggle the money abroad without legal clearance.

Airport authorities confirmed that legal action is underway, and a case is being prepared at the relevant police station regarding the attempted currency smuggling.

Police in Khagrachhari’s Guimara upazila have arrested a 38-year-old man named Mrasa Marma for allegedly raping a hill woman. The arrest took place on Thursday in the Kukichhara area of Hafchhari Union with the help of local residents. The victim’s younger brother filed a case at Guimara Police Station following the incident.

According to the complaint, on June 13, Mrasa Marma and two unidentified accomplices took the woman to Chattogram’s Hathazari area, promising her a job at a company under Akij Group. She was allegedly raped there that night. The next day, she received treatment at Matiranga Upazila Health Complex but did not disclose the assault. Her condition later worsened, and after the incident spread on social media, she was admitted to Khagrachhari Modern District Hospital, where she remains under treatment in the gynecology ward.

The victim is a resident of a hilly area in the upazila, while the accused lives in the same region’s Baraitali area.

Two young men were killed when a train struck their motorcycle while they were crossing the railway line in Dudhpatila village of Damurhuda upazila, Chuadanga, on Thursday evening. Witnesses and local sources said the speeding train hit the motorcycle as it attempted to cross the tracks, killing both riders instantly at the scene.

Sub-inspector Jagadish Chandra Basu of Chuadanga Railway Police confirmed the incident, stating that two people died in the collision between the train and the motorcycle. The identities of the deceased were not immediately known. Police arrived at the scene to collect information and initiate necessary legal procedures.

In the same incident, a man named Abdul Kader, son of Rahidul Islam from Dudhpatila village, was injured. Details about his condition were not yet available at the time of reporting.

A Youth Dal activist named Shahidullah Russell, aged 41, died on Wednesday afternoon while receiving treatment under prison custody at Comilla Medical College Hospital. He had been arrested on May 10 from Shasanpara village in Lalmai upazila with 102 yaba pills and was sent to Comilla Central Jail the following day. Prison authorities stated that Russell had been suffering from pneumonia and other illnesses before his incarceration. After his condition worsened, he was transferred to the hospital on June 17, where he died around 3 p.m. The body was handed over to his family after autopsy.

Russell was a resident of Perul Uttar Union in Lalmai upazila and an active member of the local Youth Dal. His wife, Halima Akter, alleged that he had been falsely implicated in the drug case and denied proper care. Lalmai Upazila BNP General Secretary Yusuf Ali Mir Pintu described Russell as a dedicated party worker and called for an investigation into any irregularities or conspiracy surrounding his arrest and death.

Authorities have not yet announced any formal inquiry into the circumstances of his death.

A leaked audio recording has triggered widespread concern in the Lohagara–Satkania area after it allegedly revealed a plan to shoot Chittagong-15 Member of Parliament Shahjahan Chowdhury in the leg. The conversation, which spread on social media, reportedly features Arman Uddin, the MP’s longtime personal assistant, discussing the plan with another unidentified person. Local discussions suggest the audio indicates a violent intent toward the elected representative.

Reporter investigations confirmed that one of the voices in the audio belongs to Arman Uddin, though the identity of the other speaker remains unverified. When questioned, Arman denied any involvement and stopped responding after being sent the audio clip. The recording includes remarks about preventing the MP from visiting Lohagara and references to armed readiness. Local sources claim the unidentified speaker may be linked to influential groups involved in sand and soil extraction.

Chittagong District Police Superintendent Md. Masud Alam stated that authorities are taking the matter seriously and are verifying the authenticity, source, and roles of those involved before taking legal action.

Two children who went missing while bathing in the Jamuna River at Sarishabari upazila of Jamalpur were found dead seven hours later. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon when the children entered the river at Radhanagar Sunset Point area and were swept away by a strong current. A diving team from the Fire Service recovered their bodies after an extensive search lasting about seven hours.

The victims were identified as Israfil, aged seven, son of Firoz Mia, and Osman Gani, aged eight, son of Shamim Mia, both residents of Radhanagar village in Pingna Union. Following the recovery, police confirmed that the bodies would be handed over to their families after completing necessary legal procedures.

Authorities said the rescue operation began immediately after receiving the report of the disappearance, with both the Fire Service and local residents participating in the search effort.