Police in Chapainawabganj recovered the hanging body of Iman Ahmed Payel, a local Chhatra League leader, from his home in Shibganj municipality on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred around 4 p.m., and officers arrived at the scene after being informed by family members. Payel was the son of Silu Moharil from Pithalitla village and served as the joint general secretary of the Shibganj municipal unit of the Chhatra League.

According to family members, Payel had been suffering from depression due to personal and family issues. On Friday, before the Jumu’ah prayer, he reportedly had an argument with his disabled mother and later locked himself in his room, where he was found hanging. Police recovered the body and sent it to Chapainawabganj District Hospital morgue for autopsy.

Officer-in-Charge Matiur Rahman of Shibganj Police Station confirmed the recovery and said no complaint had been filed by the family. Legal action will be taken after receiving the autopsy report.

Armed assailants set fire to an excavator and other equipment used in the Pilak canal re-excavation project in Guimara upazila of Khagrachhari district. The incident occurred on Wednesday night, and local authorities, including the Upazila Nirbahi Officer Mishkatul Tamanna and police, inspected the site the following morning. Police confirmed that the excavator was completely destroyed by fire.

The canal re-excavation is part of the nationwide “Canal Re-excavation Program 2026,” initiated to fulfill Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s election pledge. The Pilak canal project, costing 18 million taka, covers five kilometers, while the Teimatai canal project, costing 15.4 million taka, spans 4.1 kilometers. Earlier this month, local leaders of the regional group UPDF were accused of threatening project workers to halt operations unless extortion demands were met. The two projects had created employment for 773 low-income residents.

UPDF local organizer Durjoy Chakma denied involvement, calling the allegations false and conspiratorial. Police and administrative officials stated that legal action would be taken if formal complaints are filed.

Police in Bhangura upazila of Pabna have arrested two people, a father and son, in connection with an attack on Jamaat-e-Islami leader Zillur Rahman. The detainees, identified as Ainal Hossain, 60, and his son Hafizul Islam, 35, were arrested early Friday, May 22, during a police operation. Authorities said both are involved with the banned Awami League politics. The attack took place on Thursday night around 8:30 p.m. on the Kalinjira Bridge in Khanmarich Union, leaving Rahman critically injured. He is now receiving treatment in the ICU of Rajshahi Medical College Hospital.

Following the incident, a case was filed with Bhangura Police Station accusing 10 named individuals and about 50 unidentified persons of attempted murder. Officer-in-Charge Shafiul Azam stated that the arrested duo were sent to Pabna Jail through court on Friday morning. Police operations are ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects.

The investigation is continuing as law enforcement seeks to identify and arrest others involved in the violent attack.

A member of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), identified as Imon Acharya, was killed in Sylhet after being stabbed by a mugger who was fleeing from police pursuit. The incident occurred on Friday morning in the Topkhana area of Sylhet city. Imon Acharya, who was in plain clothes and present in the area for personal reasons, attempted to help police apprehend the suspect. During the struggle, the mugger stabbed him in the left side of his chest.

He was taken to Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital in critical condition, where he died around 1:30 p.m. while receiving treatment. The incident was confirmed by Additional Superintendent of Police and RAB-9 media officer K.M. Shahidul Islam Sohag.

Following the attack, police successfully detained the mugger involved in the stabbing, according to the RAB official.

A police officer named Ariful Islam was found hanging in a room at the Bogura Police Lines on Friday morning. He served as an assistant sub-inspector in the wireless branch. Police believe he may have taken his own life late Thursday night. The deceased, aged 40, was from Padmabil Ghoria village in Naldanga upazila of Natore. The incident was confirmed by Bogura Superintendent of Police Mirza Sayem Mahmud.

According to police sources, Ariful shared a room with colleagues and was last seen around 1 a.m. on Thursday night. When he was not found in the morning, colleagues discovered a nearby workshop room locked from inside and saw his body hanging from a ceiling fan through the window. The superintendent of police visited the scene, and a magistrate prepared an inquest report before the body was sent to Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital for autopsy.

Police said Ariful’s wife and children live in their village home, and no family disputes were reported. Preliminary findings suggest financial stress from debt may have led to the incident.

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-11 has arrested the prime suspect, Abdur Rahim, aged 29, in connection with the attempted robbery and throat-slitting attack on an autorickshaw driver in Fatullah, Narayanganj. Rahim, son of Nasir Uddin from Kamaldi area under Matlab South police station in Cumilla, was detained early Friday around 2 a.m. from the Deobhog area. A knife allegedly used in the crime was also recovered from his possession.

According to RAB, the incident occurred on Thursday, May 21, around noon in the Kashipur Banglabazar area of Fatullah. Two men, posing as passengers, boarded the autorickshaw of driver Aminul Islam and later tried to snatch the vehicle at a secluded spot. When Aminul resisted, one of the attackers struck him in the neck with a sharp knife, severely injuring him. Locals rushed to the scene after hearing his screams, and the assailants fled. The injured driver was taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital.

Following the attack, RAB-11 intensified surveillance and launched an operation to identify and capture those involved, leading to Rahim’s arrest.

Chattogram District Commissioner Zahidul Islam Miah said authorities are investigating whether any opportunist group was involved in Thursday night’s violence in Bakolia, which followed a child rape incident. He made the remarks on Friday afternoon while visiting the injured journalists and the assaulted child at Chattogram Medical College Hospital.

The commissioner stated that instead of reacting violently after such incidents, people should unite to prevent them in the first place. He noted that the administration handled the situation with patience, but several journalists and pedestrians were injured, and both public and state property were damaged, including a police vehicle that was set on fire. He warned that certain groups might exploit public anger for their own benefit and said the matter is being seriously investigated.

Zahidul Islam Miah added that if any opportunist group is found involved, action will be taken against them. The district administration has also taken responsibility for the medical treatment of the assaulted child and injured journalists.

British police have appealed to the public for information regarding alleged misconduct by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of King Charles III. Thames Valley Police announced on Friday that they are examining several aspects of Andrew’s behavior based on files released by the U.S. Department of Justice related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The force has already spoken with several witnesses and is also investigating a serious allegation that a woman was taken to a Windsor address in 2010 for sexual purposes.

Investigators have contacted the woman’s legal representatives, assuring that her case will be treated with care if she chooses to come forward. Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright described the inquiry as complex and urged anyone with information to contact police. The force is also assisting other UK police units in reaching out to Epstein’s victims and survivors.

The renewed appeal follows the release of government documents showing that Andrew’s 2001 appointment as special trade envoy occurred without background or security checks. Andrew, arrested in February 2026 on suspicion of misconduct but not formally charged, continues to deny all allegations.

The Bangladesh Coast Guard rescued 21 fishermen held hostage by the notorious Dayal Bahini and Boro Jahangir Bahini during two separate operations in the Sundarbans. The operations were conducted under the ongoing campaigns “Operation Restore Peace in Sundarbans” and “Operation Mangrove Shield.” A single-barrel gun and several rounds of ammunition were seized during the raids, according to a press release issued on May 22, 2026.

The first operation took place early on May 21 in the Andarmanik area of Koyra, Khulna, where 10 fishermen were freed after the gang fled into the forest. Later that day, another operation was carried out in the Boro Dudhmukh canal area of Dakop, Khulna, where 11 more fishermen were rescued following an exchange of gunfire. The armed robbers managed to escape, leaving behind the seized weapon and ammunition.

Authorities stated that legal action regarding the recovered arms is underway and that the rescued fishermen are being returned to their families. The Coast Guard reaffirmed its commitment to continue such operations until the Sundarbans region is completely free of bandit activity.

A Jamaat-e-Islami leader named Zillur Rahman was critically injured in an attack allegedly carried out by activists of the banned Awami League in Bhangura upazila of Pabna on Thursday night. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on the Kalinjira Bridge in Khanmarich Union. Locals rescued the bloodied victim and took him to the upazila health complex, from where he was later referred to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital in critical condition. The identities of the attackers were not immediately known.

Earlier that morning, Zillur Rahman reportedly had an argument with several Awami League workers and slapped one of them, which is believed to have triggered the later assault. Following the attack, local Member of Parliament Maulana Ali Asgar and his supporters went to the police station around 10 p.m. to express anger and demanded the arrest of the attackers within 24 hours, warning of tougher action if their demand was not met.

Bhangura Police Station Officer-in-Charge Sakiul Azam confirmed the incident and said a case was being filed. He declined to reveal the attackers’ names for investigation purposes.

Nearly 80-year-old Jamal Uddin continues to travel monthly from Lohagara to the Chattogram court seeking justice for his slain son, lawyer Saiful Islam Alif. Despite his frail health, he attends every hearing of the murder case, which is being tried at the Chattogram Divisional Speedy Trial Tribunal. However, repeated adjournments have left him disheartened, as the case remains stalled at the witness examination stage.

The court session on Wednesday again saw a delay when defense lawyer Apurba Kumar Bhattacharya sought time citing illness. The tribunal rejected the plea, closed Jamal Uddin’s testimony, and issued summons for the next witness, setting June 24 as the next hearing date. Since the charge was framed on January 19, the defense has sought time six times for cross-examination. The prosecution expressed frustration over the repeated delays, saying they have caused immense distress to the elderly plaintiff.

Human rights lawyer Jamal Hossain noted that over a hundred thousand cases remain pending in Chattogram courts, with frequent adjournments and procedural complexities prolonging trials. The 2024 killing of Alif by followers of sedition-accused Chinmoy Krishna Das continues to raise concerns about judicial delays and victims’ suffering.

Chattogram’s Bakolia area turned into a scene of unrest for more than eight hours following the alleged rape of a three-year-old girl. Protesters clashed repeatedly with police, throwing bricks while officers responded with rubber bullets, pellets, sound grenades, and tear gas, leaving at least ten people injured. The agitated crowd set a police vehicle on fire and attacked several cars and buildings. The situation calmed by morning, but additional police forces were deployed to maintain order.

Police took the accused, Monir Hossain, into custody late at night by cutting power to the area and disguising him in police uniform for security reasons. He is expected to be presented before court around midday, though the exact time remains undisclosed. Two cases are being prepared—one over the rape and another over the clashes. Authorities are also considering a virtual court appearance if security risks persist.

The incident occurred Thursday evening at a building in Bakolia when the child was alone with her grandmother. Local residents captured the suspect and handed him to police, sparking the violent confrontation that spread across nearby roads and lasted until early morning.

The Bangladesh Coast Guard rescued 14 fishermen who had been adrift in the deep sea for three days after their fishing boat’s engine failed. The rescue took place on Thursday, May 21, when the Coast Guard vessel 'Joy Bangla' detected the stranded boat by radar near the western waters of Kutubdia. The fishermen were provided with food and primary medical care after being brought to safety.

According to Coast Guard media officer Lieutenant Commander Sabbir Alam Sujon, the boat had departed from Alexander Canal in Lakshmipur on May 18, violating the government’s 58-day fishing ban in Bangladesh’s maritime zone, which runs from April 15 to June 11 to protect marine resources. The Coast Guard has been conducting regular patrols to enforce this ban and ensure sustainable fishing practices.

Authorities stated that legal procedures are underway against the rescued fishermen and their vessel. The Coast Guard reaffirmed its commitment to continue similar operations for marine resource protection and emergency rescues in the future.

A violent confrontation broke out in Chattogram’s Baklia area on Thursday following allegations that a 32-year-old shop worker raped a three-year-old girl inside a residential building. The incident triggered six hours of unrest involving clashes between residents and police, gunfire, and the use of sound grenades. Several people, including journalists, were injured, and an angry mob set fire to a police vehicle. The accused, identified as Md. Monir, was later taken into custody late at night after security forces regained control of the area.

According to local sources, the child’s mother works in a garment factory and her father is a rickshaw puller. Neighbors reportedly detained Monir inside a nearby madrasa after discovering the unconscious child. When police arrived to take the suspect, residents refused to hand him over, demanding immediate vigilante justice and expressing frustration over delays in rape case verdicts. The situation escalated into repeated confrontations between police and residents.

Police later confirmed that the child was sent to the hospital and that legal proceedings were being prepared. Additional police and Rapid Action Battalion units were deployed overnight to stabilize the area.

An identified motorcycle thief named Joy, aged 26, was killed in a road accident on Thursday, May 21, 2026, while fleeing on a stolen motorcycle in Rajnagar upazila of Moulvibazar. The incident occurred on the Kulaura–Sylhet highway near Kuchimora, where Joy lost control of the motorcycle and hit a bridge railing. Police and fire service personnel took him to Moulvibazar Sadar Hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

According to police, Joy was a resident of Dakshin Giasnagar village in Kulaura upazila and had multiple theft cases filed against him at Kulaura Police Station. The motorcycle involved in the crash had reportedly been stolen two days earlier from the Sagornal area of Juri upazila. Rajnagar Police confirmed the death and sent the body for autopsy at Moulvibazar Sadar Hospital morgue.

Kulaura Police stated that Joy was a known member of a local snatching and motorcycle theft ring with several cases pending against him.