Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has removed a total of 148 tons of waste from the 300 Feet area in the capital, where the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) held a reception on May 25 to mark the return of its acting chairman, Tarique Rahman. DNCC Administrator Mohammad Ejaz ordered the cleanup on Thursday night, and a special cleaning drive began Friday morning with 350 sanitation workers participating. The collected waste was transported in 148 trips by 20 trucks and safely dumped at the Aminbazar landfill. By noon, the entire venue was cleared and reopened for public movement.

During the operation, some local BNP activists voluntarily joined DNCC workers from 10 a.m. to assist in the cleaning effort. Administrator Ejaz expressed gratitude to all participants, emphasizing that joint efforts by city authorities, citizens, and political activists after large gatherings can make the city cleaner and more livable.

The cleanup followed a massive public gathering celebrating Tarique Rahman’s return after 17 years, prompting DNCC’s immediate action to maintain environmental hygiene.

Police in Tangail’s Kalihati upazila arrested BNP’s former joint general secretary Mozammel Haque Hero, 55, on Saturday afternoon in connection with several cheque fraud cases. The arrest took place around 5 p.m. at the Sholakora Bazar area, according to Kalihati police. Hero, a resident of Rajabari area under Elenga municipality and son of the late Dr. Abdul Majid, was taken to Kalihati Police Station following his arrest.

Police sources confirmed that multiple court-issued warrants were pending against him in cheque fraud cases filed with Kalihati Police Station. Officer-in-Charge J. M. Toufiq Azam stated that the arrest was carried out in accordance with legal procedures based on the warrants. After completing necessary legal formalities, Hero will be presented before the court on Sunday morning.

The arrest marks a continuation of law enforcement actions in Tangail against individuals facing financial fraud allegations, as authorities emphasize adherence to judicial processes in such cases.

Ferry services on the important Daulatdia–Paturia route, connecting Rajbari’s Daulatdia and Manikganj’s Paturia, were suspended again from 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 27, due to dense fog. The suspension was announced by the terminal authorities after visibility on the river dropped sharply, making navigation unsafe. Earlier, ferry movement on the same route had been halted for about 15 hours from Friday evening until Saturday morning before resuming for around 12 hours.

According to the terminal authorities, the fog intensified after evening, obscuring the river’s marking lights and creating serious safety risks. As a result, the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) temporarily stopped all ferry and vessel operations to prevent possible accidents. The suspension led to long queues of passenger buses, trucks, and private cars at both terminals, causing hardship for drivers and passengers in the cold night.

Officials said ferry operations will resume once the fog density decreases and conditions are reviewed for safe navigation.

At least 22 people, including women, were injured in a violent clash between two groups over a land dispute in Dhanpur village under Madan upazila of Netrakona on Saturday morning. Five of the injured were admitted to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital in critical condition, while the rest received treatment at Madan Upazila Health Complex. Police said the clash erupted between the groups of Matiur Rahman and Taijul Islam, who have been in a long-standing dispute over land ownership.

According to local sources and police, the two sides had previously clashed about a month ago, leading to multiple cases being filed with the local police station. On Saturday, both groups reportedly used traditional weapons such as spears, sticks, and machetes during the confrontation. Law enforcement officers arrived at the scene and brought the situation under control.

Madan Police Station’s investigation officer Debangshu Kumar stated that police have been deployed in the area to prevent further violence. He added that legal action will be taken upon receiving a written complaint regarding the incident.

RAB-6 has arrested D.K. Shamim, also known as Dhakaiya Shamim, in connection with the shooting of NCP leader Motaleb Sikdar in Khulna city. The arrest took place on Friday night during a special operation in the Basupara area. Another suspect, Mahadin, was also detained in the same operation. At a press briefing on Saturday, RAB-6 Deputy Commander Major Md. Nazmul Islam confirmed that Shamim was directly involved in the shooting incident and had seven previous cases under narcotics, robbery, and special powers laws. Mahadin was reportedly present at the scene during the attack.

Both detainees have been handed over to Sonadanga Model Police Station. RAB stated that operations are continuing to apprehend the remaining suspects in the case. The attack occurred on December 22 at Mukta House in the Al Aqsa Mosque Lane of 109 Majid Sarani, where unidentified assailants attempted to kill Motaleb Sikdar by gunfire. Following the incident, Sikdar’s wife filed a case naming a woman named Nimmi and eight unidentified individuals as accused.

RAB’s ongoing investigation aims to identify and capture the other suspects involved in the attempted murder.

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has announced a record increase in gold prices across the country, raising rates by up to Tk 1,575 per bhori. The new prices, effective from Sunday, December 28, set the cost of 22-carat gold at Tk 227,856 per bhori, marking the highest level in Bangladesh’s history. The announcement was made through a BAJUS press release on Saturday, December 27.

According to the association, the adjustment reflects a rise in the price of pure gold in the local market, aligned with global market trends. The main reason cited for the increase is the surge in international gold prices, which have exceeded USD 4,500 per ounce. Alongside gold, silver prices have also been raised, with 22-carat silver now priced at Tk 6,065 per bhori.

The new pricing structure indicates a broader response to global market pressures, suggesting continued volatility in precious metal prices as Bangladesh aligns its domestic rates with international movements.

A 22-year-old Indian-origin student, Manoj Sai Lella, was arrested by Frisco police in Texas on December 22. He is a senior student at the University of Texas at Dallas. According to authorities, police responded to his home after family members reported a mental health-related incident and alleged threats. Officials stated that Lella had attempted to set fire to his home a few days earlier.

NDTV reported that Lella faces charges of arson with intent to damage a residence or place of worship, classified as a first-degree felony. He was also charged with making 'terroristic' threats against family or household members, a Class A misdemeanor. However, police clarified that no evidence indicated any threat toward a place of worship.

Court documents show that bail was set at 100,000 US dollars for the arson charge and 3,500 US dollars for the threat charge.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained former Shibir upazila president Md. Atik Hasan, aged 25, along with a motorcycle and local weapons at Auliar Hat near the India border in Sreerampur Union of Patgram upazila, Lalmonirhat. The arrest took place on Saturday during an anti-smuggling operation conducted by the 61 BGB Teesta Battalion. The seized items and the detainee are in the process of being handed over to Patgram Police Station.

According to Patgram Police Station Officer-in-Charge Nazmul Haque, BGB filed a smuggling case and transferred the suspect with the seized weapons and motorcycle to the police. Patgram upazila Shibir president Khorhshed Alam confirmed that Atik Hasan had been expelled from the organization in 2022 for lack of dedication to party activities.

The BGB continues its anti-smuggling operations along the Lalmonirhat border, and legal procedures regarding the current arrest are underway.

A sit-in was held in Sylhet on Saturday, December 27, 2025, demanding justice for slain activist Sharif Osman Hadi. The event took place at the Sylhet Central Shaheed Minar, organized by Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) and the Sylhet Inquilab Mancha. Participants carried placards reading 'We are Hadi, We want justice' and called for the killers to be brought to trial.

Leaders and members of the SUST Inquilab Mancha, including Hafizul Islam, Hira Akter, Mahbub Hasan Anu, and others, joined the program along with a large number of students and people from various professions. The participants chanted slogans demanding justice for Hadi, who was described as an anti-hegemony July fighter and spokesperson of the Inquilab Mancha.

During the sit-in, Inquilab Mancha leaders urged the interim government to identify and prosecute those responsible for Hadi’s killing without delay.

A mobile court in Baliakandi upazila of Rajbari district fined three individuals Tk 200,000 on December 27 for illegally cutting and selling soil to brick kilns. The operation took place in the Amtala area of Baliakandi Sadar Union, led by Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land) Ehsanul Haque Shipon. The fined individuals were identified as Touhid Biswas, son of Moslem Biswas; Hasan Molla, son of Shukur Molla; and Rashed Sheikh, son of Sadek Sheikh. Police personnel from Baliakandi Police Station were present during the operation.

According to the Upazila Assistant Commissioner, the offenders violated Section 7(a) of the Balumahal and Soil Management Act 2010 and were penalized under Section 15(1) of the same law. He stated that similar drives would continue against anyone involved in illegal soil or sand extraction within the upazila.

The enforcement action underscores the local administration’s ongoing efforts to curb unauthorized soil extraction and protect land resources in the Rajbari region.

The Bangladesh Navy detained 11 individuals along with a motorized boat, 1,000 liters of diesel, and 650 sacks of cement allegedly being smuggled to Myanmar. The operation took place on Friday in the Kutubdia outer anchorage area of the Bay of Bengal during a routine patrol aimed at ensuring maritime security and sovereignty.

According to the report, the Navy acted on secret intelligence about a smuggling ring using sea routes to evade customs duties and transport cement to Myanmar. The naval ship Shahid Mohibullah identified a suspicious fishing boat about 42 miles from the Kutubdia lighthouse. When signaled to stop, the boat attempted to flee but was intercepted and seized. The detained individuals reportedly admitted they were transporting the goods to Myanmar for higher profits.

The seized materials and detainees were later handed over to the Patenga Model Police Station for legal action. The Navy stated that its patrols and operations against smuggling, terrorism, and other maritime crimes will continue in coastal and sea areas.

The Sylhet district administration honored 103 expatriate Bangladeshis for their contributions to remittances and professional success. The ceremony took place on Saturday afternoon at the Kabi Nazrul Auditorium in Rikabibazar, Sylhet city. The recognition was divided into six categories: successful professionals, businesspersons, community leaders, women entrepreneurs, achievers in sports, and importers of Bangladeshi products abroad. Abdul Nasher Khan, Secretary of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, presented the awards as the chief guest.

The event was attended by senior officials including the Divisional Commissioner Khan Md. Reza Un Nabi, Sylhet Metropolitan Police Commissioner Abdul Quddus Chowdhury, Deputy Commissioner Md. Sarwar Alam, Superintendent of Police Kazi Akhtarul Alam, and Additional Deputy Commissioner (Education and ICT) Masud Rana. The program began with a rally in honor of the remittance contributors, joined by expatriates, government officials, and people from various professions.

According to the district administration, 582 applications were submitted over the past 20 days, and after verification, 103 individuals were selected for the honor.

The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has cancelled the route permits of three launches operating in the Barishal region following two separate fatal river accidents. The affected vessels are Sundarban-16 on the Barishal–Dhaka route, Adventure-9 on the same route, and Zakir Samrat-3 on the Bhola–Dhaka route. The decision came after a head-on collision between Adventure-9 and Zakir Samrat-3 on the Meghna River in Chandpur’s Haimchar area early Thursday, which left four passengers dead. A separate incident occurred the same night in Narayanganj’s Fatullah, where Sundarban-16 collided with a sand-laden bulkhead on the Buriganga River, causing the bulkhead to sink and killing two workers.

BIWTA’s Barishal traffic inspector Md. Julfikar confirmed the cancellation and said a committee has been formed to investigate the accidents. Police have seized the Sundarban-16 launch and detained its staff following the Buriganga collision. Preparations are also underway to file legal cases related to the incidents.

The cancellations reflect BIWTA’s immediate response to the recent fatalities and aim to ensure accountability and safety in inland water transport operations.

Cumilla District Detective Branch (DB) police arrested seven members of an inter-district robbery gang, including its ringleader, while they were preparing for a robbery at Iliotganj Bazar in Daudkandi upazila. The operation took place at 1:05 a.m. on Friday night following a tip-off. Police seized an unregistered blue-yellow pickup truck, locally made weapons, and other equipment used for robbery. Several other suspects managed to flee the scene.

Based on interrogation, police later recovered a locally made firearm and two rounds of cartridges from the house of the gang leader, Md. Saddam Hossain. Officer-in-Charge M. Abdul Halim of Daudkandi Model Police Station said two separate cases were filed under Penal Code sections 399/402 and the Arms Act. The arrested individuals are accused in multiple robbery cases across Cumilla, Feni, Chattogram, Noakhali, Mymensingh, Gazipur, Chandpur, and Lakshmipur districts.

Police stated that operations are ongoing to capture the remaining fugitives involved in the gang’s criminal activities.

International Crimes Tribunal Chief Prosecutor Advocate Tazul Islam has reaffirmed his determination to capture those responsible for killings. On Saturday, he expressed this commitment through a verified Facebook post, declaring that justice will not be defeated and that the perpetrators will be brought to account regardless of where they hide.

The post, shared on December 27, 2025, reflects the prosecutor’s continued resolve to ensure justice under the tribunal’s mandate. His statement emphasized that no distance or concealment would protect the accused from facing justice. The message was framed as a strong assurance of accountability and faith in the judicial process.

The declaration comes amid ongoing discussions about justice and accountability in Bangladesh, underscoring the tribunal’s ongoing efforts to pursue those accused of serious crimes.