A Dhaka court has sentenced Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Khatun to death for the rape and murder of schoolgirl Ramisa Akter in Pallabi. The verdict was delivered on Sunday, June 7, 2026, by Judge Masrur Salehin of the Dhaka Metropolitan Tribunal for the Suppression of Violence Against Children. Ramisa’s father, Abdul Hannan Molla, expressed satisfaction with the ruling and urged for its swift execution, thanking all who supported his family during the case.

The court observed that evidence confirmed rape and multiple injuries before the killing, and noted that Sohel voluntarily confessed without later retracting his statement. Swapna was found to have helped her husband escape. The trial concluded in just four working days, with heightened security around the court during the verdict announcement. The case stemmed from the May 19, 2026, incident when Ramisa, a second-grade student, was lured into the couple’s home and later found murdered.

Police arrested Swapna at the scene and later detained Sohel in Narayanganj using digital tracking. Ramisa’s father filed the case at Pallabi Police Station on May 20, 2026.

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Anisul Huq has expressed hope that the High Court will uphold the tribunal’s verdict in the Ramisa murder case. Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat on Sunday after the verdict was announced, he said the judgment was delivered within six working days of the trial’s start, and the government is satisfied with the death sentences handed to the two accused, Sohel Rana and Swapna Khatun.

The minister noted that there is no legal provision specifying how quickly a trial must conclude, but the government will take steps to ensure a prompt hearing once the case reaches the High Court. He added that although Ramisa cannot be returned to her parents, the authorities acted swiftly, completing the investigation by May 24 after the incident on May 19 and submitting the charge sheet within that time.

He also recalled that the Prime Minister had pledged to complete the trial within a month, and the lower court’s verdict fulfilled that commitment.

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Asaduzzaman announced that the verdict in the Ramisa rape and murder case was delivered within six working days. He made the statement on Sunday around noon while speaking to journalists at the Secretariat in Dhaka.

Responding to a question, the minister clarified that there is no legal provision specifying how many days a trial must take to conclude. He added that once the case documents reach the High Court, steps will be taken to ensure an expedited hearing. The minister expressed hope that the High Court will uphold the verdict.

According to the report, Ramisa’s father expressed satisfaction with the verdict and urged for its swift implementation. The minister described the quick judgment as a milestone in ensuring justice and reaffirmed that protecting children’s safety is a fundamental duty of a civilized nation.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Tribunal for Suppression of Violence Against Children has sentenced Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Khatun to death for the rape and murder of eight-year-old Ramisa in Pallabi, Mirpur. The verdict was delivered by Judge Masrur Saleqin on Sunday at around 11:30 a.m. State prosecutor Azizur Rahman expressed satisfaction with the ruling, stating that the prosecution successfully proved the charges through evidence and that the victim’s family has received justice.

According to case details, Ramisa, a second-grade student at Popular Model High School, was lured by Swapna Khatun into her home on the morning of May 19, where she was subsequently raped and killed. The case drew attention for its brutality and the swift judicial process leading to the verdict.

The prosecution and the victim’s family both welcomed the judgment, while the law minister expressed hope that the High Court would uphold the tribunal’s decision.

A Dhaka court has sentenced Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Khatun to death for the rape and murder of eight-year-old Ramisa in Pallabi, Mirpur. The verdict was delivered on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. by Judge Masrur Salehin of the Dhaka Metropolitan Tribunal for the Suppression of Violence Against Children. According to lawyers, the convicts have the right to appeal the judgment within seven working days.

The court imposed the maximum penalty under Section 9(2) of the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act. In addition to the death sentence, Sohel was fined 500,000 taka and Swapna 200,000 taka, with the compensation to be paid to Ramisa’s legal heirs. The court also ordered that if the fines are not paid, the convicts’ movable and immovable property be auctioned to provide compensation to the victim’s family.

The judgment has been described as a milestone for ensuring justice in child murder cases, with Ramisa’s father expressing satisfaction and calling for swift execution of the verdict. The law minister expressed hope that the High Court will uphold the ruling.

A Dhaka tribunal has sentenced Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Khatun to death for the rape and murder of eight-year-old Ramisa in Pallabi, Mirpur. The verdict was delivered on Sunday morning by Judge Masrur Salehin of the Dhaka Metropolitan Tribunal for Suppression of Violence Against Children. Sohel was also fined Tk 500,000 and Swapna Tk 200,000, with the compensation to be paid to Ramisa’s legal heirs. The court ordered that if the fines are not paid, the convicts’ assets will be auctioned to compensate the victim’s family.

The case stemmed from the May 19 incident when Ramisa, a second-grade student, was found dead in the suspects’ apartment. The murder sparked nationwide outrage and demands for swift justice. Police arrested Sohel from Narayanganj and Swapna from the crime scene, later filing charges under the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act and the Penal Code. The investigation included DNA, forensic, and witness evidence, which prosecutors said conclusively proved the charges.

The entire judicial process—from investigation to verdict—was completed in just 17 days, marking one of the fastest trials in recent memory. Observers believe the ruling sends a strong message against violence toward women and children.

A truck driver was killed when a covered van collided with the rear of another truck on the Dhaka–Chattogram Highway in the Amjad Bazar area of Chauddagram, Comilla, on Sunday morning. The deceased was identified as Kazi Zafar, 36, son of Zahirul Islam from Manikarhat village in Bhola’s Borhanuddin upazila. Witnesses said the accident occurred around 7 a.m. when the covered van, heading toward Chattogram, hit the moving truck from behind, leaving the front of the van severely damaged.

Locals rescued the injured driver and took him to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Police confirmed that traffic on the highway remained normal after the incident. Sub-Inspector Nazim Uddin of Miyabazar Highway Police Station stated that the legal process would be completed before handing over the body to the victim’s family.

Authorities have not reported any disruption to highway operations following the accident.

A fire broke out late Friday night at the cargo village of Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, marking the second such incident in eight months. The blaze started around 11:25 p.m. near Gate 9 in a courier shed storing imported goods. Airport and fire service units, along with air force personnel, brought the fire under control within minutes, preventing major damage. Civil Aviation State Minister Rashiduzzaman Millat formed a five-member investigation committee, noting that negligence could be a factor if short circuit is again found to be the cause.

Investigators described the incident as suspicious, questioning five DHL employees after finding inconsistencies in their accounts. CCTV footage showed one worker near the site moments before the fire, which erupted suddenly without signs of electrical sparks or power failure. The same DHL shed was also the source of a major fire last October, intensifying scrutiny over safety lapses in the high-security area.

Authorities said flight operations were unaffected, but business leaders expressed concern over repeated fires in a zone meant to be tightly secured. The investigation’s findings are now awaited to determine accountability and prevent recurrence.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Tribunal for Suppression of Violence Against Children is set to announce its verdict today, June 7, in the case of the rape and murder of schoolgirl Ramisa Akter in Pallabi. Judge Masrur Salekin will deliver the verdict in the presence of the accused, Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Akter. The case has drawn nationwide attention for its swift investigation and trial, with the verdict coming just 20 days after the crime.

According to the case record, Ramisa, a second-grade student, went missing on May 19 and was later found murdered in her neighbor Sohel Rana’s apartment. Sohel was arrested the next day, confessed to the crime, and was charged along with his wife for destroying evidence. The investigation was completed in five days, and the trial began on June 1. Sixteen witnesses testified within one day, and all legal proceedings concluded within four working days.

Security has been tightened around the court premises ahead of the verdict, with additional police deployed and media presence reported. The case has been described as a landmark in judicial speed within Bangladesh.

A collision occurred between the Paharika Express train and a truck at Bartakia in Mirsarai, Chattogram, on Sunday morning. Following the accident, rail communication between Dhaka and Chattogram has been suspended. The incident took place early in the day, disrupting one of the country’s busiest railway routes.

The report, published by Amar Desh Online, confirmed the disruption but did not provide details about casualties or the extent of the damage. The collision site, Bartakia, lies along a key section of the Dhaka-Chattogram railway line, which connects the capital with the major port city of Chattogram.

Further information regarding rescue operations, restoration of train services, or the cause of the collision was not immediately available at the time of reporting.

A tile worker named Rafiqul Islam died after being struck by lightning while cutting grass in a field in Ullapara upazila of Sirajganj district on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred in the Charimuri area of Koyra Union. Rafiqul, son of Dulal Hossain from Charimuri village, was collecting grass for his cattle when sudden rain and lightning struck, killing him on the spot.

Family members said Rafiqul was the only earning member of the household, and his sudden death has left the family in deep grief. Local police confirmed visiting the scene after receiving information about the incident.

The report highlights the vulnerability of rural workers to lightning strikes during seasonal weather changes in the region.

The Bangladesh Coast Guard arrested three suspected robbers with a locally made single-barrel gun, three rounds of live cartridges, and 800,000 taka in cash during a raid in the Meghna River area near Jonota Bazar in Ramgati upazila of Lakshmipur. The operation took place on the night of June 5, 2026, based on secret intelligence, according to Coast Guard media officer Lieutenant Commander Sabbir Alam Sujon.

The detainees were identified as Md. Azim Bepari, also known as Azim Dakat (32), Md. Bashir (40), and Rabbi (16). Azim is from Bhuiyar Hat in Subarnachar upazila, while the other two are residents of Ramgati. Authorities said Azim had previously been arrested in 2022 with weapons and faces multiple cases in different police stations. The seized items and detainees were handed over to Ramgati Police Station for legal action.

Ramgati Police Officer-in-Charge Liton Dewan stated that police and the Coast Guard are working jointly to maintain law and order. Cases under robbery and arms laws have been filed, and the suspects have been sent to court.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) prevented another push-in attempt of an Indian citizen at the Sappabari border in Patgram upazila of Lalmonirhat on Saturday around noon. The individual targeted in the incident is currently located about 50 yards inside Indian territory from the zero line.

According to BGB sources, members of India’s 156 BSF Battalion from the Dawarikamar camp tried to push one Indian national across the border. When a BGB patrol team intervened, the Indian Border Security Force personnel retreated and took the individual back inside India. Kalirhat BOP camp commander Nayeb Subedar Abdul Majed confirmed that BGB strongly protested the attempt and successfully prevented the push-in.

The incident highlights ongoing vigilance by BGB along the Bangladesh-India border in Lalmonirhat, where similar attempts have occurred in the past, prompting continued coordination and monitoring between the two border forces.

The Sylhet divisional committee of Nirapad Sarak Chai (NISCHA) reported that 51 people were killed and 65 injured in 42 road accidents across Sylhet Division in May 2026, marking the highest monthly death toll in recent months. The report, released on June 6, noted that 20 of the deceased were motorcyclists or their passengers. Sylhet district recorded the highest number of fatalities, while Moulvibazar saw the fewest. During Eid travel alone, nine accidents caused eight deaths.

According to the report, major causes of the fatalities included reckless driving, competitive speeding, overtaking without following traffic rules, lack of quality helmets among motorcyclists, poor pedestrian awareness, and road construction flaws. The data was compiled from local and national newspapers, online reports, and NISCHA’s branch organizations.

The report detailed that 21 people died in Sylhet district, 16 in Sunamganj, nine in Habiganj, and five in Moulvibazar. Of the 51 victims, 39 were men, six women, and six children. In comparison, April saw 15 deaths from 19 accidents in the division.

A fire broke out late Friday night at the cargo village of Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, marking the second such incident in eight months. The blaze began around 11:25 p.m. near Gate 9 and was brought under control by 11:38 p.m., with full extinguishment by 1:05 a.m. Fire service units, airport firefighters, and air force personnel jointly managed the operation. No major damage or disruption to flight operations was reported.

State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M. Rashiduzzaman Millat visited the site and formed a five-member investigation committee. He noted that while a short circuit is suspected, repeated fires in a high-security zone point to possible negligence. Airport Executive Director S.M. Ragib Samad confirmed that safety checks were ongoing even after the fire was contained.

Business representatives expressed frustration over recurring fires in a restricted area storing high-value goods. They demanded a thorough investigation and accountability to prevent future incidents. The latest fire has revived questions about the airport’s safety management and oversight systems.