A government investigation has found evidence supporting 16 out of 22 allegations against Aminul Haque, principal of Mohammadpur Women’s College in Dhaka and proposer of banned Awami League leader Jahangir Kabir Nanak’s election nomination. The Directorate of Inspection and Audit (DIA) under the Ministry of Education conducted the inquiry from March 16 to 20 last year and finalized its report on December 2. The report cites proof of financial irregularities, misuse of college funds, threats to election officials, and forced dismissal of employees.

The investigation found that Haque took unauthorized commissions from exam funds, inflated vehicle purchase costs, and used political influence in recruitment. It also confirmed that he threatened presiding officers during a dummy election and misused college resources. However, some allegations, such as using college funds for private events, were not proven. Complainant lecturer Humayun Kabir accused Haque of delaying the inquiry by seeking changes in investigating officers.

Affected employees have demanded Haque’s removal, punishment, and reinstatement of dismissed staff. Haque denied the allegations, calling them false and politically motivated, and said he sought officer changes due to lack of confidence, not to delay the process.

A young man named Abdullah, aged 20, died following a motorcycle accident on the Dhaka–Bogura highway in Sirajganj’s Raiganj upazila. The incident occurred on Thursday in the Panchlia area when Abdullah lost control of his motorcycle and collided with a road divider. He was returning home to Langolmora Uttarpara village under Salanga police station after traveling from Sirajganj town.

According to police and family sources, Abdullah sustained severe head injuries in the crash. Locals rescued him and took him to Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital, where he died on Friday morning while undergoing treatment. Hatikumrul Highway Police Station Officer-in-Charge Ismail Hossain said that excessive speed was initially believed to be the cause of the accident.

Police stated that legal procedures related to the incident are currently underway.

Police in Kishoreganj upazila of Nilphamari district have arrested Jubo League leader Tarapada Roy in connection with an anti-terrorism case. The arrest took place on Thursday night at the Putimari Shoshan Bazar area based on a confidential tip-off. Police confirmed that the 40-year-old leader was sent to the district jail on Friday following his detention.

According to police sources, Tarapada Roy, who had been in hiding for a long time, is the joint convener of the Putimari Union Jubo League and the son of Jitendra Roy of Sadhupara village in the same union. Kishoreganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge Lutfor Rahman confirmed the arrest and subsequent transfer to jail.

The report did not provide further details about the specific allegations or the progress of the case beyond the arrest and detention process.

Joint forces have arrested top-listed criminal 'Belgium Suman' along with local weapons and ammunition in Lakshmipur. The arrest took place on Friday, January 2, 2026, during an operation led by Major Md. Rahat Khan of the Lakshmipur Army Camp. The operation was conducted in the Hanif Miaji’s Hat area of North Joypur Union under Sadar Upazila. Authorities recovered one rifle ammunition, one pistol ammunition, a binocular, two button mobiles, three local weapons, a router, a knife, and a hammer from his possession. He was later handed over to Chandraganj Police Station.

According to Major Rahat Khan, Suman, son of Siraj from Kansh Narayanpur village in North Joypur Union, faces multiple cases including murder and arms charges and was out on bail. Acting on secret information about his involvement in illegal arms trading, the joint forces carried out the operation. Although no firearms were found, Suman reportedly admitted his involvement in arms trading. He has been transferred to Chandraganj Police Station for further legal action.

Police in Dhaka’s Uttara West area conducted a daylong special operation on Friday, arresting 17 individuals linked to various criminal cases. According to Dhaka Metropolitan Police spokesperson and Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Talebur Rahman, a significant quantity of drugs was recovered during the operation. The arrests included suspects involved in regular cases, terrorism, and drug trafficking.

Police sources said the coordinated operation took place across multiple points under Uttara West Police Station. The detainees include Sheikh Monirul Islam, Abul Kalam, Robiul Islam, Zillur Rahman Ahad, Jahangir Alam Zidan, Al Bashar alias Bashir, Ibn Sina Akash, Saifur Rahman Miraj, Mahbub, Shakil, Shariful Islam, Rakib, Momin, Jewel, Sakib, Hasib Khan, and Zahid Hasan. Officers recovered five yaba tablets, five packets of heroin, and one packet of cannabis from them. All detainees were sent to court following legal procedures.

Officials from Uttara West Police Station stated that such targeted operations will continue regularly to ensure public safety and curb criminal activities in the area.

Police have arrested Awami League leader Rashedul Islam Bhuiyan, 42, in connection with the murder of madrasa student Hafez Siam in Enayetpur, Sirajganj. The arrest took place on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Rashedul’s home in Gopinathpur village under Enayetpur Police Station. Officer-in-Charge Zahid Hossain confirmed that the arrest was made following a raid at his residence.

According to the case record, Hafez Siam was killed on August 4, 2024, during an anti-discrimination student movement in front of Enayetpur Police Station. Later, on August 21, 2024, Enayetpur unit Jubo Dal’s joint convener, Hazrat Ali Molla, filed a case over the incident. Rashedul, who serves as the office secretary of Enayetpur Thana Awami League and is the son of local rural physician Rafiqul Islam Bhuiyan, was named in that case.

Police said the arrest is linked to the ongoing investigation into the 2024 killing, which occurred amid student protests in the area.

RAB-4 has arrested three top criminals and a drug dealer during operations in Dhaka’s Pallabi and Shah Ali police station areas. The arrests were announced at a press conference at the RAB-4 headquarters in Mirpur’s Paikpara on Friday afternoon. The detainees were identified as Faizur Rahman Mukti alias Don Mukti, Shakir Ahmed Suman alias Hockey Suman, and Golam Mostafa Kamal Bappi alias Shooter Bappi. A foreign pistol, a revolver, a magazine, and 11 rounds of ammunition were recovered based on their information, along with yaba tablets seized from a drug dealer named Babu alias Picchi Babu.

According to RAB, the arrested individuals were involved in extortion, armed robbery, mugging, and other criminal activities across Mirpur, Pallabi, Rupnagar, and Shah Ali areas. They face multiple cases related to murder, weapons, and narcotics. RAB officials stated that the seized firearms were smuggled into Bangladesh through a neighboring country’s border and were used in at least four armed robberies and extortion incidents in the past six months.

RAB said further operations are planned to dismantle the wider criminal network and identify the sources of the smuggled weapons in coordination with other agencies.

Police in Shibaloy, Manikganj, have detained Khondaker Ziaur Rahman Sujon, 41, the joint general secretary of the Arua Union unit of the Chhatra League, during an operation titled 'Devil Hunt Phase-2'. The arrest took place on Friday night, and Sujon was later sent to Manikganj jail through a court order. He is the son of the late Khondaker Shah Alam from Ghonapara area of the upazila.

According to Shibaloy Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md. Monir Hossain, Sujon was detained on allegations of involvement in subversive activities. The officer stated that similar operations are continuing across different areas of the police station to maintain law and order.

The report indicates that the 'Devil Hunt Phase-2' operation is part of an ongoing law enforcement effort in the region, though further details about the broader campaign or specific charges against Sujon were not provided.

A mobile court in Araihazar upazila of Narayanganj conducted an operation against the sale of LPG gas cylinders at inflated prices. The drive took place on Friday afternoon at Kamranirchar Bazar, led by Assistant Commissioner (Land) and Executive Magistrate Mostafizur Rahman Imon. During the inspection, the court fined Satata Enterprise 10,000 taka for selling LPG cylinders above the government-fixed price.

Executive Magistrate Mostafizur Rahman stated that selling any product beyond the government-approved rate is a punishable offense under the law. He emphasized that such monitoring and enforcement drives will continue regularly to maintain discipline in the market and protect consumer interests.

The operation reflects ongoing efforts by local administration in Narayanganj to ensure price compliance and safeguard consumers from unfair trade practices.

A female police officer named Razia Sultana Mim, aged 28, was found dead in a rented apartment in the Koshaibari area of Dakshinkhan, Dhaka. The incident occurred late Thursday night, when she was discovered unconscious and taken to the emergency department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared her dead. Her father claimed that she had taken her own life.

According to her father, Mohammad Nasir Uddin Bachchu, Razia worked in the police force, as did her husband, Rajib Mia. The couple lived together with their daughter in the rented apartment. He alleged that a family dispute led Razia to hang herself from a ceiling fan using a scarf around 10 p.m. Her husband later found her unconscious and took her to the hospital.

Inspector Mohammad Faruk, in charge of the police camp at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, confirmed that the body was kept in the hospital morgue and that the local police station had been informed of the matter.

Police in Noakhali arrested two men with a foreign-made pistol and bullets from a residential hotel in Chaumuhani market. The detainees were identified as Md. Zahid Hasan Rasel, 40, of Hajipur village under Chaumuhani municipality, and Mohammad Bosu, 42, of Rajapur village under Durgapur union. Begumganj Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge M A Bari confirmed the arrests on Friday afternoon, stating that the raid took place at Hotel Riyad on Thursday night based on a tip-off.

During the search, police recovered one foreign pistol and two rounds of 7.65-caliber live ammunition. According to the police, Rasel has six previous cases and one arrest warrant against him. The two men were reportedly staying at the hotel with the intent to commit criminal activities.

A case has been filed under the Arms Act, and the arrested individuals were presented before the Noakhali District Chief Judicial Magistrate Court following their detention.

Police in Kishoreganj, Nilphamari, have arrested Youth League leader Tarapada Roy in connection with an anti-terrorism case. The arrest took place on Thursday night at the Putimari Shoshan Bazar area based on a secret tip-off. Police confirmed that Tarapada, aged 40, was sent to the district jail on Friday following his arrest.

According to police sources, Tarapada Roy had been in hiding for a long time before being captured. He serves as the joint convener of the Putimari Union unit of the Youth League and is the son of Jitendra Roy from Sadhupara village in the same union. Kishoreganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge Lutfor Rahman confirmed the arrest and subsequent transfer to jail.

The report did not provide details about the specific charges or the background of the anti-terrorism case, and no further official comments were included.

A Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) member was found dead from a rifle shot at the Gongerhat border outpost in Phulbari upazila of Kurigram early Thursday night. The deceased was identified as Nasim Uddin, 24, son of Abul Mondol from Khajura village in Jhenaidah. He was serving as a sepoy under Lalmonirhat BGB Battalion 15. According to police and BGB sources, Nasim was preparing for a border patrol when a gunshot was heard near the soldiers’ barracks around 12:45 a.m. Fellow members found him lying in a pool of blood and took him to Phulbari Health Complex, where doctors declared him dead.

Police and BGB officials believe Nasim may have taken his own life with his service rifle, as the bullet wound was found in the middle of his chest. However, the exact reason behind the suspected suicide remains unknown. Phulbari Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mahmud Hasan confirmed that an unnatural death case has been filed and the body sent for autopsy.

Attempts to reach the commanding officer of BGB Battalion 35 for an official statement were unsuccessful, leaving the force without a formal comment on the incident.

A hearing-impaired farmer named Akimuddin Kazi was killed after being struck by a Dhaka-bound train in Bhanga upazila of Faridpur district on Friday morning. The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. near the Brahmankanda railway bridge in Manikdah Union. The death was confirmed by local Union Parishad member Mohammad Alamgir Hossain. Railway station manager Zillur Rahman said the body was handed over to the family as no complaint was filed.

According to local sources, Akimuddin left his home early in the morning without informing anyone and was crossing the railway bridge when the moving train hit him. Family members, with help from locals, recovered the body before railway police arrived. Akimuddin, son of the late Hossain Kazi, was the father of three sons and one daughter. His death has cast a shadow of grief over the area.

Police confirmed that no further legal action was taken as the family did not lodge any complaint regarding the incident.

A fruit trader named Ershad Khan, aged 35, was killed in a road accident in Naria upazila of Shariatpur on Friday morning. The incident occurred around 7 a.m. in front of the Naria Livestock Office on the Naria–Shariatpur road when a truck ran over him. Police later conducted an operation and detained both the truck and its driver.

According to the report, Ershad Khan, son of Mesher Kha from South Naria village under Naria municipality, was heading to Naria market by motorcycle as part of his daily routine. While overtaking a cement-laden truck, his motorcycle collided head-on with an oncoming trolley. He lost control, fell onto the road, and was crushed under the truck’s rear wheel, dying instantly at the scene.

The accident caused temporary disruption to traffic and deep sorrow among local residents. Police quickly arrived, brought the situation under control, and recovered the body. Naria Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md. Bahar Mia confirmed the incident.