Tension erupted in Baklia, Chattogram, on Thursday after a three-year-old girl was allegedly raped in a residential building on Abu Zafar Road. The incident occurred while the child’s mother was at work and her father was out driving a rickshaw. Locals accused a 32-year-old shop employee of committing the assault. When the crime became known, residents captured the suspect and locked him inside a nearby madrasa gate. Police arrived to rescue the accused, but the situation quickly escalated as the crowd demanded that he be handed over to them.

Eyewitnesses said police faced resistance while trying to take the suspect to the station, leading to clashes involving chasing, scuffling, and physical confrontation. Police fired bullets, sound grenades, and tear gas to disperse the crowd, injuring several people, though the exact number of casualties was not immediately confirmed. The area remained under public control for over an hour before additional forces were deployed.

The injured child was admitted to the One Stop Crisis Centre at Chattogram Medical College Hospital in critical condition. Authorities have increased police presence in the area and pledged a proper investigation.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s executive committee member Shishir Monir has announced that he will serve as the lawyer for the family of Ramisa, the child victim in a rape and murder case. He made the announcement in a Facebook post on Thursday night, confirming his decision to represent the family in court.

Law Minister Md. Anisul Haque has directed the Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner to submit the investigation report within seven days regarding the rape and murder of Ramisa. Ministry sources said that the main accused, Sohel Rana, confessed in court to raping and killing Ramisa. The ministry also indicated that steps would be taken to ensure a speedy trial.

Following his confession under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure before Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Aminul Islam Junayed, the court ordered Sohel Rana to be sent to jail. The case, filed by Ramisa’s father Abdul Hannan Mollah, names Sohel Rana, his wife Swapna Akter, and another unidentified person as accused, all of whom have been arrested and sent to prison by court order.

A farmer named Chalim Uddin, aged 40, died after being struck by lightning in Joydharkandi village of Pakshimul Union, Sarail upazila, Brahmanbaria. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. on Thursday when he went to the field to bring his cattle. During sudden rain and lightning, he was severely injured by a lightning strike. Locals rescued him and brought him home, where he was confirmed dead on the spot.

The death of Chalim Uddin, son of Nuru Mia, has cast a shadow of grief over the area. Local representatives and residents have expressed deep condolences to the bereaved family.

The report highlights the tragic impact of lightning incidents on rural communities, emphasizing the vulnerability of farmers working in open fields during sudden storms.

A housewife named Sumaiya Akter Sumi confessed in court to killing private tutor Morium Begum in Chapainawabganj. Her statement was recorded under Section 164 by Senior Judicial Magistrate Md Ashraful Islam on Wednesday evening. Police confirmed the confession on Thursday morning. Sumi admitted that she struck Morium with a wooden stick and later suffocated her to death. The victim’s body was found on May 19 inside a sack at Sumi’s home in the Namoshonkorbati area.

According to Additional Superintendent of Police ANM Wasim Firoz, Morium used to tutor Sumi’s child and had asked to borrow money to buy a laptop. When Sumi could not lend the money, Morium gave her gold earrings to sell. Sumi sold them for 12,000 taka and spent part of the money, leading to an argument that ended in the killing. Police also arrested Sumi’s husband Rubel, her father-in-law Anwar Hossain, and goldsmith Dipak Saha, who admitted to buying the earrings.

Police recovered the wooden stick, the earrings, and 7,500 taka from the sale proceeds as evidence.

Tension erupted in Dhaka’s Kadamtali area after the alleged suicide of Sabikun Nahar Sukannya, a tenth-grade student of Bright School and College. Students accused teachers of publicly humiliating her during a model test on May 20, which they claim led to her taking her own life later that day. On Thursday morning, hundreds of students gathered in front of the school, demanding justice and accountability. During the protest, they attacked the institution’s chairman, Masud Hasan Liton, who was later rescued by police and taken to hospital.

Videos circulating on social media showed students chanting slogans and holding placards, while some broke down in tears demanding justice. The incident quickly went viral, sparking widespread discussion online. Witnesses said several parents were also present, expressing concern over how students are treated in schools.

Police said an investigation is underway to determine the actual cause of the suicide. Additional forces have been deployed in the area to prevent further unrest. Education observers noted that the incident has reignited debate about mental health pressures and the need for counseling in educational institutions.

Actress Toma Mirza has voiced strong condemnation following the rape and murder of a child named Ramisa in Mirpur, Dhaka. The incident has sparked nationwide anger and grief, with widespread calls on social media for swift justice and harsh punishment for the perpetrator. In a Facebook post, Toma demanded that justice for rape victims be delivered before their funerals, emphasizing the need for deterrent punishment so that such crimes are not even imagined.

She also questioned why lawyers defend accused rapists, expressing frustration over what she described as unnecessary investigations and delays. Referring to the victim as her own sister, Toma urged for justice on behalf of all who share in the collective grief.

According to the report, the arrested suspect, Sohel Rana, confessed in court to the crime and admitted to consuming yaba before committing the act.

A six-hour clash erupted in Chattogram’s Baklia area on Thursday evening after locals accused a 32-year-old shop employee, Md Monir, of raping a three-year-old girl. The unrest began when residents refused to hand over the suspect to police, demanding immediate vigilante justice. As tensions escalated, police fired sound grenades, tear shells, and live rounds to disperse the crowd. Two journalists from 'Chattogram Protidin' were shot while broadcasting live, and one police officer was seriously injured. Enraged protesters later set fire to a police pickup truck.

The incident took place at Bismillah Mansion on Abu Zafar Road, where the child was allegedly assaulted while her parents were away at work. Witnesses said locals detained the suspect inside a nearby madrasa before police arrived. Law enforcement and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) units struggled for hours to regain control. Around 10 p.m., additional forces subdued the crowd and took Monir into custody.

Police stated that the child was sent to hospital and a case is being prepared. Security patrols were reinforced overnight to prevent further unrest.

The National Olama Alliance has demanded exemplary punishment and a speedy trial for Sohel Rana, accused in the brutal rape of a child named Ramisa. In a joint statement issued by convener Maulana Ashraf Uddin Mahdi and member secretary Maulana Sanaullah Khan, the organization expressed deep concern, outrage, and condemnation over the incident. They emphasized that the country's law and order situation has deteriorated sharply, with rising incidents of murder and rape causing widespread public fear.

The statement accused the government and law enforcement agencies of negligence, saying that delays in justice allow criminals to exploit legal loopholes and escape punishment. The alliance urged the authorities to immediately arrest the accused and ensure the highest punishment through a fast-track trial. They warned that failure to ensure justice would increase crime rates and deepen insecurity among citizens.

The organization also expressed sympathy for Ramisa’s family, wishing for their safety and well-being, and called on the government to take effective measures to protect women and children nationwide.

A BNP leader named Osman Gani, aged 40, was allegedly hacked to death in a dispute over illegal soil extraction in Araihazar upazila of Narayanganj. The incident occurred around 12:45 a.m. on Wednesday night in the Kaoundar Chak area near the Bil of Panchgaon Charpara under Duptara Union. Gani, the general secretary of Brahmandi Union BNP, was attacked following a conflict with Duptara Union Swechchhasebak Dal member-secretary Ramzan Ali over the use of an excavator for unauthorized soil cutting.

Following the killing, relatives and BNP activists blocked the Araihazar-Gausia road in the Binairchar area on Thursday morning, vandalizing several vehicles and causing severe traffic congestion. Police detained four individuals for questioning. Local residents alleged that illegal soil extraction had been ongoing in the area for a long time without administrative action.

Araihazar Police Station Officer-in-Charge Alauddin said additional police forces were deployed to control the situation and that efforts were underway to identify and arrest those involved in the murder.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited the family of eight-year-old Ramisa, who was raped and murdered in Dhaka’s Pallabi area. The visit took place on Thursday night, where the Prime Minister spoke with Ramisa’s parents and relatives, offering condolences. Earlier, the State Minister for Sports had also visited the family to express sympathy. The Law and Home Ministers assured that justice for Ramisa’s killing would be ensured swiftly.

Law Minister Asaduzzaman instructed the Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner to submit the investigation report within seven days. Ministry sources confirmed that the main accused, Sohel Rana, confessed in court to raping and killing Ramisa. The authorities have pledged to complete the trial quickly. Following his statement under Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code, a Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate ordered Sohel Rana to be sent to jail.

According to the case filed by Ramisa’s father, Abdul Hannan Mollah, Sohel Rana, his wife Swapna Akter, and another unidentified person were accused. All have been arrested and sent to jail by court order.

Police in Narsingdi have arrested Sabuj Mia, the prime suspect in the murder of a nine-year-old boy named Ramim in Palash upazila’s Gajaria area. The arrest took place on Wednesday morning at the Arshinnagar railway station area. Sabuj, son of Lokman Hossain from Char Karardi village, had been on the run since the incident. Law enforcement officials said he was captured with the help of information technology while attempting to flee to another location.

According to police, on May 6, Sabuj and three others—Faisal, Shishir, and Babu—allegedly took Ramim to a rickshaw garage in Gajaria Bazar, where they pumped air into his body through his rectum and mouth using a machine. The child was critically injured and later died while undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Following the incident, Ramim’s father, Ripon Mia, filed a murder case against the four accused at Palash Police Station.

Police have sought a seven-day remand for Sabuj and are continuing efforts to arrest the remaining suspects.

Police in Brahmanpara upazila of Comilla arrested a suspected drug dealer named Kabir Hossain on Wednesday afternoon in connection with an attack on two journalists. He was detained in the Dakshin Shashidal area while allegedly attempting to flee to India. The arrest was confirmed by Brahmanpara Police Station Officer-in-Charge Faruk Hossain. Kabir Hossain, 35, from Dakshin Shashidal village, faces ten previous cases related to drugs and smuggling.

The attack occurred on Tuesday night at Shashidal Railway Station when journalists Akkas Al Mahmud Hridoy of Kaler Kantho and Shariful Islam Sumon of Dainik Comilla Protidin were filming footage of stolen goods and drug trafficking on the Chattala Express train. They were assaulted twice and later threatened with death if they published reports about the incident. Following the attack, a case was filed naming 11 individuals and 14 unidentified suspects.

Police said operations are ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects involved in the assault.

The highest level of the state has directed law enforcement agencies to swiftly arrest the suspect involved in the attempted rape of a Jahangirnagar University student. The university’s proctor, A K M Rashidul Alam, announced the directive during a press conference held at the university senate hall on Thursday. He said that since the May 12 incident, multiple law enforcement units have been jointly working to identify and capture the perpetrator, and that operations have intensified following the latest state-level instruction.

According to university administration sources, a high-level investigation committee was formed on May 16 as part of the ongoing response. The university has also announced a reward of Tk 50,000 for information leading to the suspect’s identification and arrest. Various agencies, including the district police, RAB, DB, PBI, CID, and DMP teams, are conducting both manual and technology-based searches nationwide.

Law enforcement’s cyber and intelligence units continue their technical investigation, expressing optimism about apprehending the suspect soon. The university administration is being regularly updated on the progress of the operation.

A fish trader named Abu Siddiq, aged 40, died after being struck by lightning in Tatuakanda village under Khagkanda Union of Araihazar upazila in Narayanganj. The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday when he was working in the yard of his home. Locals attempted to take him to a nearby hospital, but he died before reaching there.

Abu Siddiq was the son of the late Asmat Ali and had long been involved in the local fish trade. According to local sources, dark clouds gathered suddenly, followed by rain and a lightning strike that fatally injured him. His sudden death has cast a pall of grief over the area, with family members and neighbors mourning deeply.

Local representatives have expressed condolences to the bereaved family, and the community remains in shock following the tragic event.

A young man named Fazle Rabbi was beaten to death by a mob in Sherpur upazila of Bogura on May 20, allegedly over an attempt to steal a transformer. The incident occurred in Chandeshwar village under Kusumbi Union. Following the incident, the victim’s mother filed a murder case at Sherpur Police Station against 50 to 60 unidentified individuals on the night of May 20.

According to the case statement, Fazle Rabbi, a 24-year-old electrician from Nata Bari village in Dhunot upazila, left home on the evening of May 19 for work. The next morning, police informed his family that he and another man, Jahangir Hossain, had been caught and beaten by locals while allegedly trying to steal an irrigation pump transformer. Rabbi was declared dead at Sherpur Upazila Health Complex, while Jahangir remained hospitalized with serious injuries.

Police said the injured were rescued and sent to the hospital, and the deceased’s body was sent to Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital for autopsy. The investigation to identify those involved is ongoing.