Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir has expelled its central leader Md. Zisan Ahmed Pradhan after his arrest in a rape case filed at Daudkandi Police Station in Cumilla. The organization announced the decision on Saturday, June 13, 2026, citing preliminary evidence of a romantic relationship between Zisan and the complainant. The expulsion was confirmed in a Facebook statement by the group’s central publicity secretary, S M Forhad, who added that the organization would provide legal support to the victim if the allegations are proven.

The statement also raised concerns about the handling of the case, claiming that police did not allow Shibir representatives or Zisan’s family to meet him after his recovery and that the complainant and her father were being held separately under police custody. The organization said it could not verify the full circumstances due to limited access to the involved parties. Police officials confirmed Zisan’s arrest under a specific rape case and said legal proceedings are ongoing.

The case was filed by a widow who accused Zisan of rape and forced abortion under the pretext of marriage. Zisan previously served as assistant secretary for international affairs in Shibir’s central committee and as president of its Cumilla West unit.

A 47-year-old Muslim street vendor named Akbar Mondal was killed with an axe in Purulia district of West Bengal on June 9, according to a report by The Wire. His family claimed that the murder was linked to rising anti-Muslim sentiment and fear-based politics in the state. Police, however, denied any communal motive behind the killing.

Akbar’s son, 20-year-old Julfikar, said his father was attacked while selling steel utensils in Supurdihi village. He was allegedly beaten with a stick and then struck with an axe by an unknown assailant. Julfikar, who also works as a hawker due to poverty, said the incident has deeply shaken their family and community. He added that some locals had previously forced them to chant religious slogans and threatened their livelihood.

Julfikar has demanded a thorough investigation and exemplary punishment for those responsible. The area, known as Jangalmahal, has a history of political movements and remains economically vulnerable.

Ten people were injured in a clash between two groups in the Kadamtali area of Kasba upazila, Brahmanbaria, on Saturday morning. The confrontation began around 9:45 a.m. between residents of Shahpur and Araibari villages over a dispute involving a Hajj pilgrim’s luggage left behind in Saudi Arabia.

According to police and local sources, an elderly woman from Shahpur village went on Hajj this year through the Kasba Hajj Kafela. She accidentally left one of her suitcases in Saudi Arabia. When her family pressed the Hajj agency to retrieve it, the agency said the responsibility lay with the pilgrim. The disagreement escalated when the woman’s relatives vandalized the agency’s office on Thursday, leading to renewed violence on Saturday.

Kasba Police Station Officer-in-Charge Nazneen Sultana said the clash stemmed from tensions over the luggage issue and that police were working to bring the situation under control.

Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) Commissioner Hasan Md. Shawkat Ali has announced that strict action will be taken against those involved in the assault and detention of national cricketer Nayeem Hasan. The commissioner visited Nayeem’s residence in Bahaddarhat’s Faridarpara area on Saturday afternoon to express regret over the incident. He stated that he personally heard the details from Nayeem and had already directed action against the responsible police officers.

According to the report, the incident occurred on Friday night when police stopped Nayeem’s CNG-run autorickshaw at Lalkhan Bazar intersection in Chattogram. Despite locals identifying him, police allegedly tried to force him into the vehicle, assaulted him with sticks and pipes, and later took him to Khulshi Police Station. Nayeem’s father, former ward councillor Mahbub Alam, and relatives arrived at the station late at night, where police reportedly mistreated Nayeem until calls from senior Bangladesh Cricket Board officials.

Two police officers—Sub-Inspector (unarmed) Md. Shafiqul Islam Bhuiyan and Constable Md. Russell Chowdhury—have been temporarily suspended, and a three-member committee has been formed to investigate the incident.

A surge in landmine explosions along the Bandarban border has caused rising fatalities and panic among residents. The latest incident occurred on Tuesday in Ghumdhum union near Bangladesh-Myanmar border pillar 40, where a Rohingya laborer named Abdul Khalek was killed after stepping on a buried mine while working in a garden. The area falls under the jurisdiction of the 34th Border Guard Battalion. Locals report living in constant fear as mine-related deaths continue to increase.

The explosions are linked to ongoing clashes between Myanmar’s government forces and Rohingya rebel groups in Rakhine State, where the Arakan Army reportedly controls territory near the border. Residents claim that mines have long been planted along the frontier, possibly by armed groups seeking to secure their positions or prevent infiltration. Despite repeated incidents, Bangladesh’s border authorities have not yet issued a formal statement.

Local elders recall that the once-forested border area has become barren and fenced with barbed wire, cutting off traditional livelihoods. Without a sustainable solution, residents fear further casualties from continued mine explosions.

In May 2026, Bangladesh recorded 613 road accidents that left 622 people dead and 1,652 injured, according to a report released by the Bangladesh Passenger Welfare Association. The report, signed by the association’s secretary general Md. Mozammel Haque Chowdhury, stated that motorcycle accidents accounted for the highest number of fatalities. Across road, rail, and waterways, a total of 676 accidents caused 671 deaths and 1,696 injuries.

The report found that 37.13 percent of all road accident deaths involved motorcycles, with 231 killed and 219 injured. It also detailed that 28.69 percent of accidents involved motorcycles, followed by trucks, buses, and battery-run vehicles. Most accidents occurred on national highways, particularly in Dhaka Division, which saw 180 incidents resulting in 185 deaths and 558 injuries. The association attributed the crashes to poor road conditions, unfit vehicles, unskilled drivers, and reckless behavior.

To reduce accidents, the organization recommended halting the import and registration of small vehicles such as motorcycles and e-bikes, improving road infrastructure, enforcing traffic laws, training drivers, strengthening BRTA capacity, conducting road safety audits, and ensuring fair wages and working hours for drivers.

Two police officers, Sub-Inspector Shafiqul Islam and Constable Russell, have been withdrawn following allegations of negligence in an incident involving national team spinner Nayeem Hasan in Chattogram. According to Assistant Commissioner Amirul Rashid, the officers were removed after Nayeem was detained overnight on suspicion of smuggling and later released when police realized their mistake.

Police from Khulshi Station said Nayeem was brought in based on incorrect information and released after the officer-in-charge recognized him. However, his bag and personal belongings were searched the following morning, raising questions about the consistency of police actions. Officials admitted both to a mistaken detention and to conducting a subsequent search, prompting public discussion about contradictions in their statements.

Senior police officials described the incident as regrettable and promised strict action against those responsible. The case has sparked debate over the reliability of intelligence information, the standards of police verification, and the protection of citizens’ rights in law enforcement procedures.

Bangladesh national cricket team off-spinner Nayeem Hasan was mistakenly detained by police in Chattogram on Friday night after officers acted on a false tip about smuggling. Returning from the airport, he was stopped near Lalkhan Bazar, questioned, and taken to the police station despite repeatedly identifying himself as a national player. Nayeem later said he was pushed and called a suspect before being released once police realized his identity through phone calls.

According to Chattogram Metropolitan Police, the incident stemmed from an unverified intelligence report about smuggling through a CNG-run autorickshaw. Khulshi Police Station’s Officer-in-Charge Ariful Islam stated that Sub-Inspector Shafik conducted the operation without proper verification, leading to the wrongful detention. Nayeem’s belongings were searched, but nothing illegal was found.

Deputy Commissioner Amirul Islam described the event as deeply regrettable and confirmed that the responsible officer had been withdrawn pending a full investigation. Police officials said departmental action would follow, while the case raised broader concerns about accountability and the safety of ordinary citizens facing similar treatment.

Controversy has erupted in Narayanganj’s Fatullah over the charge sheet in the murder case of Rakib, who was shot dead during the July uprising. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Narayanganj police submitted the charge sheet to court in March, naming deceased individuals as accused while releasing 35 living leaders of the Awami League, Jubo League, Chhatra League, and Swechchhasebak League. The move has raised questions about the impartiality of the investigation.

The case was filed by Rakib’s father, Mosharraf, on August 25 of the same year, naming 194 people including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and former MP Shamim Osman. The CID’s charge sheet accused 166 people, including three who had died before submission. Those released include several influential local leaders. The investigating officer stated that the deceased were not reported as such during the investigation and declined detailed comment on the exemptions.

Local residents and the victim’s family have expressed anger, alleging that the inclusion of deceased persons and the release of active leaders suggest an attempt to shield living offenders.

Police in Cumilla’s Daudkandi have stated that Islami Chhatra Shibir leader Jisan Pradhan was not abducted but had gone into hiding voluntarily. Jisan was found in Laksam after claiming he had been kidnapped by car. However, a police press release issued late Thursday clarified that he had concealed himself following personal disputes. The statement detailed that Jisan allegedly raped a woman at his rented home on May 20 after luring her with a false promise of marriage.

According to the police, the woman later became pregnant and was forced to terminate the pregnancy under pressure from Jisan, who also threatened her. When she demanded marriage, Jisan agreed to wed on June 12 but disappeared the previous evening. After his recovery, the woman filed a case at Daudkandi Model Police Station accusing Jisan and three others of rape, assisting in rape, and forced abortion.

Cumilla Superintendent of Police Anisuzzaman confirmed that Jisan was found safe and that the case was filed under the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act.

Seventeen farmers were killed and five others injured when armed assailants attacked a rural village in Zamfara State, northern Nigeria, according to an AFP report published on June 13, 2026. The incident occurred in Goron Namaye village of Maradun district, where the attackers arrived on motorcycles disguised as tourists and opened fire on farmers working in their fields.

Local administrator Sanusi Dosara confirmed receiving reports of 17 deaths. Residents said the gunmen concealed their weapons and posed as visitors before launching the assault. Another resident, Nura Musa, suggested the attack might have been retaliation for an earlier clash in which 13 bandits were killed by village guards.

The AFP report noted that armed gangs frequently carry out raids in northern and central Nigeria, targeting communities for ransom kidnappings and cattle theft, highlighting ongoing insecurity in the region.

An Iran-linked hacker group named 'Hanzala' has claimed to have hacked drones used by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and issued threats targeting the World Cup that began on Thursday. According to CBS News citing SITE Intelligence Group, the group alleged that it had accessed every image and suspect data collected by the FBI’s first-person-view (FPV) drones over several months. These drones reportedly used facial and vehicle license plate recognition technologies for counterterrorism operations.

In a statement, Hanzala warned World Cup organizers to strengthen security, suggesting that FPV drones could pose threats to team buses. In response, the FBI has deployed drones around World Cup stadiums for protection. Additionally, US authorities plan to restrict drone flights over stadiums and event venues associated with the tournament.

The report highlights growing cybersecurity concerns surrounding major international sporting events, as authorities move to secure airspace and digital systems against potential threats.

Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh’s southernmost district, has become a focal point for yaba trafficking and tobacco cultivation despite ongoing law enforcement operations. The district’s proximity to Myanmar through land and sea routes has made it a key entry point for drugs. In recent months, authorities have seized millions of yaba tablets in multiple operations across Teknaf and Ukhiya, yet the flow continues. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to the district has prompted local calls for stronger anti-drug measures.

Law enforcement officials report that about 80 percent of yaba enters Bangladesh via sea routes along the Ukhiya-Teknaf and Naikhyangchhari borders. Despite frequent raids and court verdicts, many key traffickers remain at large. Meanwhile, economic hardship and unemployment have driven many locals into the drug trade. Police officials warn that enforcement alone cannot solve the problem without broader social and economic reforms.

Alongside the drug crisis, tobacco farming has rapidly expanded across 27 unions along the Bankkhali and Matamuhuri rivers, replacing food and flower crops. Experts and officials warn that the spread of tobacco cultivation is depleting soil fertility, damaging forests, and threatening local ecosystems.

Bangladesh national team cricketer Nayeem Hasan has alleged that he was assaulted and harassed by individuals identifying themselves as members of the Detective Branch (DB) in Chattogram late Friday night. According to Nayeem, he was stopped near Lalkhan Bazar after arriving from the airport, questioned, and then physically assaulted before being taken to Khulshi Police Station, where he faced further mistreatment. He said he was released only after the officer-in-charge recognized him.

The Khulshi Police Station officer-in-charge, Ariful Islam, confirmed that Nayeem was brought in based on information from another agency about alleged smuggling activities. He stated that Sub-Inspector Shafik acted without informing him and that a preliminary investigation found Shafik at fault, leading to his removal from duty. Police later searched Nayeem’s bag and found nothing illegal or suspicious.

The incident has sparked widespread discussion on social media, with many in the sports community calling for a proper investigation and accountability for the mistreatment of a national athlete.

A mobile court in Bahubal upazila of Habiganj sentenced a 32-year-old man named Ramzan Mia to one year of imprisonment and a fine of 500 taka for drug abuse. The sentencing took place late Saturday night in Paschim Joypur village, where Bahubal Upazila Nirbahi Officer and Executive Magistrate Ujjal Roy conducted the mobile court proceedings.

According to local sources, Ramzan Mia, son of Moin Ullah, had consumed drugs and behaved aggressively with his family members, causing panic at home. The family then informed the local administration, prompting officials to take immediate action. Upon receiving the report, the administration arranged a mobile court session that issued the jail term and fine, with an additional 15 days of imprisonment in case of non-payment.

Executive Magistrate Ujjal Roy stated that drug abuse poses a serious threat to both families and society, contributing to social unrest and domestic violence.