Railway police in Kushtia recovered the bloodied body of a young man from the roof of the Dhaka-bound Sundarban Express train on Saturday afternoon. The deceased was identified as Nurul Islam, aged 30, son of Bajal Ahmed from Sadhanpur area of Banshkhali upazila in Chattogram. The body was found around 12:30 p.m. near the Kushtia Court Station area, and police confirmed his identity through a photocopy of his national identity card found in his pocket.

According to local sources, workers constructing a gate for an Eid festival near the Millline rail crossing noticed the man lying injured on the train roof as it passed. Police from the Poradah Railway Station arrived at the scene and retrieved the body. The remains were later sent to Kushtia General Hospital morgue for legal procedures.

Railway police stated that an investigation is underway to determine the actual cause of the incident.

A farmer was killed by lightning while tending ducks in a haor area of Dowarabazar upazila in Sunamganj on Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 11 a.m. in Lakhipur Union. The deceased was identified as Shafik Mia, 32, son of Biraj Mia from Surigaon village in the same union.

According to local sources, Shafik Mia had gone to the nearby haor as usual to release his flock of ducks when the weather suddenly turned stormy. A severe lightning strike hit the area, leaving him fatally injured on the spot. Upazila Project Implementation Officer Md Lutfor Rahman said the administration is monitoring the situation and that financial assistance for the victim’s family is being processed according to government regulations. Dowarabazar Police Station Officer-in-Charge Tarikul Islam Talukder confirmed the incident.

Authorities have assured that the victim’s family will receive support as per official guidelines.

A journalist was attacked in Bogura’s Shakharia Union of Sadar upazila after publishing reports critical of Awami League leaders. The victim, Shafayat Sajal, a correspondent for the daily Amar Desh and staff reporter for Dainik Duronto Sangbad, was assaulted while on duty and is now receiving treatment at Mohammad Ali Hospital. Police have arrested one suspect, Abu Sayeed, while a local Jubo League leader named Mahal, accused in multiple drug cases, remains at large.

According to the case statement, the attack was premeditated and carried out by Mahal and his associates, including Abu Sayeed, who allegedly used knives and iron rods to injure Sajal. Another journalist, Rasul Khondokar, was also beaten when he tried to intervene. Locals captured Abu Sayeed and handed him over to police, while the others fled. Police have sent the arrested suspect to court and continue operations to apprehend the remaining attackers.

Journalists in the area have demanded the immediate arrest of the fugitive Jubo League leader and his accomplices to ensure justice for the assaulted reporter.

District Detective Branch (DB) police in Madaripur arrested three active members of an inter-district gang involved in drugging and robbing people. The arrests were made during a special operation based on secret information, and police recovered toxic halwa and materials used to make it. The detainees were identified as Md. Kalam Hossain, Md. Jahangir Molla, and Md. Zakir Hawlader. The operation was led by Additional Superintendent of Police Fariha Rafique Bhavna under the direction of Md. Habibur Rahman.

According to DB police, the arrested individuals were part of a gang that targeted passengers in crowded markets and buses across different districts. They befriended victims and then offered them halwa laced with sedatives, causing them to lose consciousness before stealing their money and valuables. Police said the group had planned to target travelers and livestock traders ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha festival.

Legal proceedings are underway against the arrested suspects, and police operations continue to capture other fugitive members of the gang.

A fire broke out early Saturday morning at the rickshaw garage of Messrs Sumona Traders on Osmani Road in Nabiganj town, Habiganj, causing an estimated loss of around half a crore taka. The blaze erupted suddenly, and its exact cause remains unknown. Local residents and fire service personnel managed to bring the fire under control, but the stored goods were completely burned.

According to local sources, Sabuj Mia, son of Adam Ali from Murar Patli village, has been operating the garage for a long time. Each night, 15 to 20 rickshaws are kept there for charging, along with new and old batteries and other valuable materials. Sabuj Mia stated that he had checked everything at around 1 a.m. before leaving for home and later learned about the fire at dawn. He suspects foul play and estimated his losses at nearly half a crore taka.

Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the fire, and an investigation may be required to identify the source of the incident.

The Department of Narcotics Control has arrested a local Chhatra League leader with two kilograms of cannabis in Chauddagram upazila of Cumilla. The detainee, identified as Arifur Rahman, 37, is the son of the late Saheb Mia from King Chupuya village in Kalikapur Union and serves as the union’s Chhatra League vice-president. The arrest was confirmed on Saturday afternoon by Bazlur Rahman, deputy director of the department’s Cumilla office.

According to local sources, Arifur Rahman had been running a hotel named ‘Bismillah Truck Hotel’ near the Al Amin petrol pump on the Dhaka–Chattogram highway, where drug trading reportedly took place for a long time. Acting on a tip-off, a special team led by Sub-Inspector Tuntu Moni Chakma conducted a raid on Friday evening under the direction of Deputy Director Bazlur Rahman and seized the cannabis from the hotel.

Local residents welcomed the operation and thanked the narcotics officials. A case has been filed against Arifur Rahman under the Narcotics Control Act, and he has been sent to jail following a court order.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan described the rape and murder of a child named Ramisa in Dhaka’s Pallabi area as a national pain and shame. He made the remarks on Saturday while speaking to journalists after a financial aid event for underprivileged children organized by the Sher-e-Bangla A.K. Fazlul Huq Foundation.

The minister said incidents like Ramisa’s are tragic and heartbreaking, adding that the entire nation is mourning and outraged. On behalf of the nation, the Prime Minister expressed deep sympathy and condolences to the victim’s family. Swapan stated that the government has taken all necessary measures to bring the perpetrators to justice swiftly under existing laws.

He also praised the media’s responsible role in raising public awareness and anger over such crimes, noting that public opinion shaped by journalists would help the government adopt stronger laws and actions to eliminate such heinous offenses from society.

A social and cultural organization named 'Cumillar Jomin Poribar' has submitted a memorandum to the Home Minister demanding a fair investigation and exemplary punishment for those involved in the murder of child Ramisa Akter in Dhaka’s Pallabi area. The memorandum was handed over through the Cumilla Deputy Commissioner on Saturday, who received it from the organization’s leaders.

The memorandum described the death of Ramisa, a second-grade student, as a matter of deep concern and sorrow for society. It stated that such brutal incidents involving children have created fear among the public about law and order and social safety. The organization urged authorities to ensure a swift, impartial investigation, bring the real perpetrators to justice, and complete the trial through a speedy tribunal.

The group also called for ensuring the safety and necessary support for the victim’s family and urged the government to take effective, long-term measures to protect children. Ramisa’s body was recovered from a house in Pallabi on May 19, and police later arrested two suspects in connection with the case.

A Dhaka court has ordered the arrest of Khadija Yasmin Bithi, daughter of top criminal Subrata Bain alias Fateh Ali, in a new attempted murder case filed at Vatara Police Station. The case relates to an attack on general students during the anti-discrimination student movement. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Mohammad Ehsanul Islam issued the order on Saturday following a petition by Sub-Inspector Aminur Rahman, who stated that preliminary investigation and intelligence reports indicated Bithi’s direct involvement in the assault.

The investigation officer claimed that Bithi was present at the scene and incited armed activists of the Awami League’s affiliated organizations to attack the protesters. The prosecution argued that her arrest was necessary to ensure a fair investigation and prevent her from fleeing if released on bail. Bithi, who appeared without legal counsel, told the court she was being repeatedly harassed because of her father’s identity and denied any political involvement.

The case stems from a 2024 incident during the nationwide quota reform and anti-discrimination movement, when protesters were allegedly attacked in Dhaka’s Badda area, leaving one woman seriously injured and permanently disabled.

Four people were killed and at least 20 others injured when a dump truck collided with a passenger bus in Shimulia Kuthipara area of Khoksa upazila, Kushtia, on Saturday morning. The crash occurred around 11 a.m. when the bus, traveling from Daulatdia in Rajbari, was struck by a sand-laden dump truck coming from the opposite direction, causing the bus to plunge into a roadside pond. Local residents and fire service personnel jointly carried out rescue operations, pulling passengers from the submerged vehicle.

Two of the deceased were identified as Nabil Hossain, 28, from Kamalapur in Khoksa, and Rafia Khatun, 15, from Philipnagar in Daulatpur. The identities of the other two victims remain unknown. Witnesses said the dump truck was speeding and lost control before hitting the bus. Police have seized both vehicles and are working to identify the remaining victims.

Several of the injured were taken to Khoksa Upazila Health Complex, where two were declared dead, and others in critical condition were transferred to Kushtia General Hospital, where two more succumbed to their injuries.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained a young man with 40,000 yaba tablets during a pre-dawn operation in a border area of Cumilla on May 23, 2026. The operation, conducted by a special patrol team from Lakshmipur Border Outpost under the 10 BGB Battalion, took place around 3:30 a.m. in Durlovpur, about four kilometers inside Bangladesh from the zero line. The suspect, identified as Md. Abu Sayeed, 24, from South Suryanagar village in Sadar Dakshin upazila, was apprehended after a search of his bag revealed the narcotics.

According to BGB sources, the seized yaba consignment was likely being smuggled into the country for distribution. The estimated market value of the drugs is several crore taka. The detainee reportedly admitted involvement in drug transport during initial questioning. A case under the Narcotics Control Act is being prepared, and both the suspect and the recovered drugs have been handed over to Sadar Dakshin Police Station.

BGB officials stated that surveillance and anti-smuggling operations along the border have been intensified to curb drug trafficking and protect youth from narcotics.

Social and cultural organization Azadi Mancha organized a human chain at Shahjadpur Azadi Mor in Dhaka on Saturday morning to protest the brutal killing of second-grade student Ramisa Akter in Pallabi, Mirpur. The event, held at 9 a.m., drew participation from local residents, teachers, students, rickshaw pullers, and people from various professions, expressing outrage over the incident.

Speakers at the protest said the murder of eight-year-old Ramisa had shocked the entire nation and reflected a deep moral crisis in society. They criticized the culture of impunity surrounding rape and child murder cases, demanding that Ramisa’s killers be tried in a speedy tribunal and given the maximum punishment. Participants, including academics and students, called for stronger state action to ensure child safety and for building social resistance against such brutality.

Protesters warned that if justice was delayed, larger demonstrations would follow. The area echoed with slogans demanding justice and an end to child killings, as participants vowed to continue their movement until Ramisa’s killers were punished.

Members of the Barishal District Detective Branch (DB) police came under attack during an anti-drug operation in Uzirpur on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred near the municipal ferry terminal area, where a DB constable was seriously injured after being struck with a sharp weapon. Police later detained four individuals in connection with the attack.

According to police and local sources, a seven-member DB team conducted the operation based on secret information. During the raid, Uzirpur Municipal Jubo Sramik Dal joint general secretary Md. Arif Molla and his associates allegedly obstructed the police. A scuffle ensued, and the suspects reportedly snatched the seized drugs and threw them into a nearby pond. When Constable Mrinal Chandra attempted to recover the drugs, he was attacked.

Uzirpur Model Police Station’s officer-in-charge Rakibul Islam confirmed the incident, stating that legal action is being taken against those involved and that anti-drug operations in the area will continue.

Former Chief Justice A B M Khairul Haque has been shown arrested in a murder case filed at Jatrabari Police Station in connection with the July uprising and the anti-discrimination student movement. The order was issued on Saturday afternoon by Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Sarah Farzana Haque. Additional Public Prosecutor Shamsuddoha Suman confirmed the development. The investigating officer, Sub-Inspector Ibrahim Khalil, had earlier sought the court’s permission to show Haque arrested in the case, and the court granted the request after hearing both sides.

Khairul Haque was initially arrested from his Dhanmondi residence on July 24 last year and has remained in custody since then. The High Court had earlier directed that he not be shown arrested or harassed without specific cases. He had secured bail in two murder cases related to the July uprising, but the state appealed to suspend that order. The Appellate Division had previously upheld his bail in seven other cases, including those involving alleged forgery and corruption.

The new case stems from an August 5, 2024 incident in which a protester named Khobaib was killed during a student demonstration in Jatrabari. The victim’s brother filed the case naming 80 accused, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Sheikh Rehana, and Obaidul Quader.

Police in Pirgacha, Rangpur, have arrested two teachers in connection with an attack on Abdul Kudduch Sarkar, the general secretary of the Pirgacha Press Club. The arrests were made late Thursday night under the leadership of Sub-Inspector Mostafa Kamal, and the suspects were sent to jail through court on Friday afternoon. The incident has caused widespread concern in the local area.

The arrested individuals are Lutfor Rahman, 55, a madrasa superintendent from Taluk Ishad village, and another Lutfor Rahman, 45, head teacher of Ramchandra Mouza Government Primary School. According to police, operations are ongoing to apprehend others involved. The attack reportedly followed a news report exposing fake examinees, forged certificates, and cheating in the Dakhil examination.

Local journalists have expressed strong anger and tension over the assault, while police continue their investigation into the incident.