Police in Tanore, Rajshahi, arrested a 23-year-old man named Anisur Rahman Imon for allegedly demanding extortion money while threatening a resident with a toy pistol. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the Westpara area of Tanore municipality. A case was filed at Tanore Police Station on Thursday following the arrest.

According to the case statement and police sources, the accused entered the home of Afzal Chowdhury, 48, and pointed a toy pistol at his head, demanding 20,000 taka. When the victim refused, the suspect allegedly issued threats. Locals rushed to the scene after hearing the victim’s cries and detained the suspect before handing him over to police.

Police recovered a toy pistol, a magazine, eight plastic bullets, and an Android mobile phone from the suspect. Tanore Police Station’s officer-in-charge said the accused was detained with local assistance and later sent to jail through court proceedings.

Public anxiety is mounting across Bangladesh as violent crimes, including murders, rapes, robberies, and abductions, continue to rise. Reports indicate that criminal incidents have increased in Dhaka and other regions, with social media videos showing mob justice and attacks on police. The situation worsened after the August 2024 mass uprising, which left law enforcement weakened. Despite hopes for improvement under a political government, killings and violent crimes have persisted, and over 1,300 looted police weapons remain unrecovered.

Police officials say motivational training and logistical upgrades, including new patrol vehicles, are underway to restore confidence and operational strength. Crime experts warn that delayed justice and political interference are enabling offenders. Data from police and rights groups show hundreds of killings, assaults, and sexual violence cases in recent months, highlighting a deepening crisis in public safety.

Authorities fear that unless the missing weapons are recovered and police capacity strengthened, the law and order situation could deteriorate further, intensifying public insecurity.

Airport authorities at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram detained a Dubai-bound passenger named Md. Abu Bakkar on Thursday night for carrying a large amount of foreign currency without valid documentation. The seized money, consisting of dirhams and riyals, is valued at approximately Tk 9,491,397 in Bangladeshi currency. Abu Bakkar, a resident of Bhabanipur in Lohagara upazila, was stopped at around 8:15 p.m. in the departure lounge after completing immigration formalities.

According to airport officials, the passenger was traveling on Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight BG147. Acting on a tip-off, security personnel searched his luggage and body, discovering 253,665 UAE dirhams worth about Tk 6.95 million and 4,790 riyals worth about Tk 1.46 million. The currencies were hidden in a concealed manner, and authorities suspect an attempt to smuggle the money abroad without legal clearance.

Airport authorities confirmed that legal action is underway, and a case is being prepared at the relevant police station regarding the attempted currency smuggling.

Police in Khagrachhari’s Guimara upazila have arrested a 38-year-old man named Mrasa Marma for allegedly raping a hill woman. The arrest took place on Thursday in the Kukichhara area of Hafchhari Union with the help of local residents. The victim’s younger brother filed a case at Guimara Police Station following the incident.

According to the complaint, on June 13, Mrasa Marma and two unidentified accomplices took the woman to Chattogram’s Hathazari area, promising her a job at a company under Akij Group. She was allegedly raped there that night. The next day, she received treatment at Matiranga Upazila Health Complex but did not disclose the assault. Her condition later worsened, and after the incident spread on social media, she was admitted to Khagrachhari Modern District Hospital, where she remains under treatment in the gynecology ward.

The victim is a resident of a hilly area in the upazila, while the accused lives in the same region’s Baraitali area.

Two young men were killed when a train struck their motorcycle while they were crossing the railway line in Dudhpatila village of Damurhuda upazila, Chuadanga, on Thursday evening. Witnesses and local sources said the speeding train hit the motorcycle as it attempted to cross the tracks, killing both riders instantly at the scene.

Sub-inspector Jagadish Chandra Basu of Chuadanga Railway Police confirmed the incident, stating that two people died in the collision between the train and the motorcycle. The identities of the deceased were not immediately known. Police arrived at the scene to collect information and initiate necessary legal procedures.

In the same incident, a man named Abdul Kader, son of Rahidul Islam from Dudhpatila village, was injured. Details about his condition were not yet available at the time of reporting.

A Youth Dal activist named Shahidullah Russell, aged 41, died on Wednesday afternoon while receiving treatment under prison custody at Comilla Medical College Hospital. He had been arrested on May 10 from Shasanpara village in Lalmai upazila with 102 yaba pills and was sent to Comilla Central Jail the following day. Prison authorities stated that Russell had been suffering from pneumonia and other illnesses before his incarceration. After his condition worsened, he was transferred to the hospital on June 17, where he died around 3 p.m. The body was handed over to his family after autopsy.

Russell was a resident of Perul Uttar Union in Lalmai upazila and an active member of the local Youth Dal. His wife, Halima Akter, alleged that he had been falsely implicated in the drug case and denied proper care. Lalmai Upazila BNP General Secretary Yusuf Ali Mir Pintu described Russell as a dedicated party worker and called for an investigation into any irregularities or conspiracy surrounding his arrest and death.

Authorities have not yet announced any formal inquiry into the circumstances of his death.

A leaked audio recording has triggered widespread concern in the Lohagara–Satkania area after it allegedly revealed a plan to shoot Chittagong-15 Member of Parliament Shahjahan Chowdhury in the leg. The conversation, which spread on social media, reportedly features Arman Uddin, the MP’s longtime personal assistant, discussing the plan with another unidentified person. Local discussions suggest the audio indicates a violent intent toward the elected representative.

Reporter investigations confirmed that one of the voices in the audio belongs to Arman Uddin, though the identity of the other speaker remains unverified. When questioned, Arman denied any involvement and stopped responding after being sent the audio clip. The recording includes remarks about preventing the MP from visiting Lohagara and references to armed readiness. Local sources claim the unidentified speaker may be linked to influential groups involved in sand and soil extraction.

Chittagong District Police Superintendent Md. Masud Alam stated that authorities are taking the matter seriously and are verifying the authenticity, source, and roles of those involved before taking legal action.

Two children who went missing while bathing in the Jamuna River at Sarishabari upazila of Jamalpur were found dead seven hours later. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon when the children entered the river at Radhanagar Sunset Point area and were swept away by a strong current. A diving team from the Fire Service recovered their bodies after an extensive search lasting about seven hours.

The victims were identified as Israfil, aged seven, son of Firoz Mia, and Osman Gani, aged eight, son of Shamim Mia, both residents of Radhanagar village in Pingna Union. Following the recovery, police confirmed that the bodies would be handed over to their families after completing necessary legal procedures.

Authorities said the rescue operation began immediately after receiving the report of the disappearance, with both the Fire Service and local residents participating in the search effort.

Three people have been killed in a violent clash between two rival groups in Raipura upazila of Narsingdi, police confirmed after recovering the body of Latif Molla, 32, from the Meghna River on Thursday afternoon. The conflict, which began early Tuesday in Nilaksha Union’s Haripur area, stemmed from a long-running dispute over local dominance between groups led by Nazim Uddin and Alal Munshi. A case has been filed naming 30 individuals and listing 50–60 others as unidentified suspects.

According to local sources, the clash involved the use of spears, firearms, and other weapons, lasting several hours and resulting in property damage and arson. Osman Member’s son Anik Mia, 20, was killed on the first day, while Kawsar Ahmed, 37, was found dead the following day. Police and locals said the long-standing rivalry between the two groups had periodically caused tension in the area.

Police stated that no arrests had yet been made but that operations were underway to detain the accused individuals.

Rear Admiral Md Ziaul Haq, Director General of the Bangladesh Coast Guard, stated that the force remains firmly committed to combating piracy, drug and human trafficking, and ensuring the overall security of coastal communities in the Sundarbans. He made the remarks on Thursday afternoon after inspecting the region’s security situation.

According to Ziaul Haq, under government directives, the Coast Guard is leading two special operations—‘Operation Restore Peace in Sundarbans’ and ‘Operation Mangrove Shield’—to establish law and order and eradicate forest piracy. Continuous operations, intelligence efforts, and coordination with other law enforcement agencies have cornered pirate groups, leading to the recent surrender of notorious bandit Chhoto Suman and his associates.

He added that the establishment of the Coast Guard Station Harbaria in Joymonir Ghol, previously known as a pirate stronghold, has effectively disrupted the supply of logistics, weapons, and other support to criminal groups. Ziaul Haq condemned a recent attack and vandalism at the Harbaria station, calling it a regrettable and alarming attempt to undermine security operations, and said immediate action was taken afterward.

Three members of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Detective Branch (DB) South Division were seriously injured during a suspect arrest operation in the Gausia area of Rupganj upazila, Narayanganj. According to police, the incident occurred around 3 p.m. on Thursday when a four-member DB team went to arrest a suspect. Supporters of the suspect reportedly attacked the officers, injuring three of them.

The attackers allegedly forced the injured officers into a pickup truck and took them to Shantinagar Bazar in Ujithpura Union of Araihazar upazila, where they were beaten again. Local police later rescued the injured officers and admitted them to the Araihazar Upazila Health Complex. Among the injured, Sub-Inspector Mamun Matubbar’s condition was reported as critical.

Araihazar Police Station’s Officer-in-Charge Md. Sabjel Hossain stated that the injured officers were later sent to Dhaka for treatment and that an investigation is underway to identify those involved in the attack.

A team from RAB-14 recovered a homemade pistol during a late-night operation in Purbadhala upazila of Netrokona district. The raid took place around 1:10 a.m. on Thursday in the Manushura area of Jaria Union, following intelligence that several arms traders were present for illegal arms trading. No arrests were made during the operation.

According to RAB-14 sources, the suspects attempted to flee upon sensing the presence of law enforcement. In their haste, they left behind a red market bag at the scene. RAB members later recovered the bag and, in the presence of witnesses, found a locally made pistol inside. The weapon was seized, and legal procedures were initiated.

RAB stated that efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend the suspects who escaped. The recovered firearm has been handed over to Purbadhala Police Station for further legal action.

A group of activists from the banned Awami League, along with its prohibited student and youth wings, staged a sudden procession in Dhaka’s Mohakhali area on Thursday morning and detonated several crude bombs. The incident occurred around 9:15 a.m. near the Mohakhali Bus Terminal, spreading panic among locals. Police later detained three individuals identified as Mizanur Rahman Hawlader, Shamim Ar Baby, and Shamim Hossain.

Tejgaon Industrial Area Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mahbubur Rahman confirmed the incident, stating that the group set off four to five explosive devices before fleeing. Law enforcement launched an immediate operation and arrested three suspects from the scene. Authorities said legal action would be taken against those detained and that an investigation was underway to determine who was involved and the motive behind the explosions.

The report also noted that a similar flash procession by Awami League activists in Dhaka last Friday led to the arrest of eight people, who were later placed on four-day remand by the court.

Students of Khulna University staged a protest on June 18, 2026, demanding strict punishment for Professor Dr. Md. Rezaul Islam of the Agrotechnology Discipline, who faces allegations of sexual harassment. The demonstration, held at Hadi Chattar under the banner of general students of the discipline, included participants from various departments. Protesters chanted slogans calling for the professor’s permanent dismissal and later burned his effigy.

Student leaders stated that previous incidents of misconduct had ended with temporary suspensions, which they do not want repeated. They emphasized that student safety must not be compromised and warned of tougher actions if the accused is not permanently expelled. The allegations surfaced after a student accused the professor of sending indecent messages on social media, with several others later sharing similar experiences.

The university’s Sexual Harassment Prevention Cell has launched an investigation, and the administration has relieved the accused of his role as head of the discipline. Dr. Rezaul Islam denied the allegations, claiming his phone was lost earlier and his social media account may have been misused.

A Dhaka court has ordered the imprisonment of former Somoy Television managing director Ahmed Zobaer after rejecting his bail plea in a fraud case. The order was issued on Thursday by Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman following a hearing. Three other accused—Ahmed Rafid Kader Rivu, Sheikh Mahmud Yasin, and Sani Chowdhury—were granted bail. The case involves allegations of fraud, breach of trust, and document forgery against six individuals, including Zobaer, his wife Shamima Sultana Chowdhury, and their daughter Saraf Nawar Joyita.

According to the case details, the court had earlier issued summons on May 10, directing the accused to appear by June 17. When they failed to do so, arrest warrants were issued. During the surrender hearing, defense lawyer Farhad Hossain argued that the case was false and motivated by a dispute over ownership and management of Somoy Media Limited. The defense maintained that there was no evidence of fraud or embezzlement and assured full cooperation with the investigation.

Following the hearing, the court denied Zobaer’s bail but allowed bail for the other three defendants who appeared before it.