A 60-year-old Canadian citizen, Kenneth Law, has pleaded guilty to 14 charges of aiding suicide by selling poison online. He entered the plea on Friday in an Ontario court as part of a deal with prosecutors, which led to the withdrawal of more serious murder charges. Authorities said Law, a former chef, sold about 1,200 poison packages to people in 40 countries through online suicide forums, with a quarter of the shipments sent to the United Kingdom.

All 14 charges against him relate to Canadian victims. Families in the UK expressed anger that British prosecutors did not charge him, despite reports that 79 deaths there were linked to his products. The UK’s Crown Prosecution Service stated it agreed with the Canadian plea deal, ensuring British deaths would be considered during sentencing. Law will not face trial in the UK, as he could challenge extradition after conviction in Canada.

Under Canadian law, aiding suicide carries a maximum penalty of 14 years in prison. His sentencing hearing will begin on September 23, where victim impact statements will be read in court.

Thirty-six Bangladeshi youths returned home on Thursday evening after serving 17 months in an Indian jail. They were handed over by Indian authorities through the Petrapole checkpoint under the repatriation law. The returnees are from various districts including Bogura, Khulna, Natore, Chattogram, Dhaka, and Cumilla. They were received by Bangladeshi police and the human rights organization Justice and Care for further legal assistance.

According to the returnees, they were taken to India by traffickers with false promises of garment jobs and were later arrested for illegal entry. Following court proceedings, they were imprisoned in Chennai Central Jail before being repatriated through legal channels. Some of them alleged that money had been taken from them at different times with false assurances of early release.

Justice and Care’s field officer Shariful Islam said the youths were victims of fraud and have now returned home on their own responsibility. Police at Benapole Port Station confirmed that necessary legal support was provided to all 36 returnees.

At least 22 people were killed in road accidents across 12 districts of Bangladesh on Eid day, according to local reports. The highest number of casualties occurred in Gopalganj, where six people, including three members of the same family, died after a bus overturned following a collision with a motorcycle. Fatal incidents were also reported in Natore, Chattogram, Dinajpur, Patuakhali, Faridpur, Tangail, Gaibandha, Narayanganj, Narail, and Madaripur.

In Gopalganj, witnesses blamed reckless driving and excessive speed for the crash, which prompted rescue operations by the fire service, police, and residents. Local authorities, including the district commissioner and police superintendent, visited the site and assured financial assistance to the victims’ families. Other districts reported multiple accidents involving buses, motorcycles, and autorickshaws, many occurring amid heavy traffic during the Eid holiday.

The incidents highlight ongoing road safety concerns during major holidays, as thousands travel across the country. Authorities have not yet released a consolidated national report on the total number of accidents or injuries.

A court in Cyprus has seized a property owned by Bangladeshi businessman Mohammad Saiful Alam, known as S Alam, and his wife as part of an ongoing investigation into bank fraud and money laundering. The Nicosia District Court issued the order on May 19 following a request from the Cypriot anti-money laundering unit MOKAS, acting under a mutual legal assistance process initiated by Bangladeshi authorities. The seized asset is a two-storey residential building located in Parekklisia.

According to documents submitted to Cypriot authorities, Bangladeshi investigators are examining allegations of fraudulent lending, illegal asset accumulation, and money laundering linked to a network of companies and financial transactions between 2009 and 2024. S Alam, founder and chairman of the S Alam Group, obtained Cypriot citizenship in 2016 through the now-defunct “Golden Passport” program.

A day after the seizure order, a Bangladeshi court sentenced Saiful, ten relatives, and associates to five months in jail over a loan case involving about 6 million euros from Islami Bank. Authorities in Dhaka allege that companies linked to him defaulted on large loans and transferred funds abroad through entities registered in Cyprus, the British Virgin Islands, and Jersey.

A fire erupted on the oil tanker Meghna Traders at the outer anchorage of Chittagong port on the morning of May 28, 2026. Upon receiving the alert, two Coast Guard units and the port authority’s firefighting team began efforts to extinguish the blaze. A naval rescue team also joined the operation to assist in controlling the situation.

According to Coast Guard sources, the fire started at 7:25 a.m. The Coast Guard’s firefighting vessels Shyamal Bangla and BCGT Promotta were deployed, along with support from BCG Base Chittagong, BCG Out Patenga, and high-speed boats for rescue operations. Later, several Navy firefighting ships joined the effort to contain the fire.

Officials reported that the vessel remained in a highly dangerous and heated condition. Rescue operations were being prioritized alongside firefighting, and further details were expected once the fire was brought under control.

Traders at the temporary Eid-ul-Azha cattle market in Uttara’s Diabari area have alleged large-scale extortion late Tuesday night. Around midnight, an announcement over loudspeakers instructed traders to pay Tk 1,000 for each cow, described alternately as a “shed cost” or “tip.” With an estimated 200,000 to 250,000 cattle at the market, the total amount could reach Tk 20–25 crore. The leaseholder, S F Corporation, is accused of forcing payments despite poor market conditions and inadequate facilities.

Farmers and traders from various districts reported financial losses due to mismanagement, including waterlogging, poor sanitation, and lack of security. Several traders said they were threatened or coerced into paying, even when their cattle were not under sheds. Attempts to contact S F Corporation owner Sheikh Farid Hossain were unsuccessful. Witnesses observed disputes between traders and volunteers over the payments.

City corporation officials stated that leaseholders are not permitted to collect money beyond official fees and that mobile courts would act if formal complaints are filed.

Indian cattle are reportedly entering Bangladesh through the Maheshpur border in Jhenaidah after sunset. The animals are brought from India’s Nadia and South 24 Parganas districts and enter Bangladesh through points near Lorai Ghat and Harighata. They are later sold in livestock markets across the country, including in Cumilla and Chuadanga. Allegations suggest that some members of India’s Border Security Force (BSF) are involved in facilitating the crossings.

Investigations indicate that an illegal trade worth millions of taka has developed around eight border points used for smuggling. Local sources claim that cattle, drugs, and other contraband are moved through these routes under a system of monthly payments. Past incidents of violence have also been linked to these smuggling operations.

Lieutenant Colonel Rafiqul Alam, commander of the 58th Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) battalion in Maheshpur, said the force remains on high alert to prevent smuggling, counterfeit currency trafficking, and illegal crossings. He added that patrols and intelligence surveillance have been intensified and that awareness programs are being conducted among border residents.

Three bodies, including a father and son, were recovered after a boat capsized in the Meghna River in Hizla upazila of Barishal. The Meghna River tragedy occurred on Monday afternoon near the Hizla ferry ghat when an engine-run boat sank, leaving three people missing. On Tuesday morning, the body of Harun Biswas was found in the Old Hizla area. Later, around 2 a.m. on Wednesday, naval police recovered two more bodies from the Bhasonchar area of Mehendiganj upazila.

According to Hizla naval police, local fishermen and police had been conducting search operations since the incident. Fishermen spotted two floating bodies in Bhasonchar and informed the police, who then recovered them. The deceased were identified by relatives as Nur Islam Jomaddar and his son Ibrahim Jomaddar. The bodies were handed over to their family members, police confirmed.

The recovery operation concluded with all three missing persons found, bringing closure to the families affected by the accident.

At least four people were killed and 10 to 12 others injured when an Islami Paribahan bus lost control and crashed into an Akash Paribahan bus in Dhaka’s Nadda area near Notun Bazar on Wednesday morning. The victims were identified as Laizu Begum, her husband Kabir Jamaddar, Khushi Begum, and Md. Robiul. Three of them were from Mongla in Bagerhat, and one from Mirzaganj in Patuakhali. The accident occurred around 6 a.m., causing severe traffic congestion and suffering for Eid travelers.

Police said the Islami Paribahan bus was speeding from Patuakhali toward Dhaka when the driver lost control, mounted the road divider, and hit the oncoming Akash Paribahan bus heading from Uttara to Gulistan. The Akash Paribahan bus sustained heavy damage, and most casualties occurred there. One passenger died on the spot, while others succumbed to injuries at Kurmitola Hospital.

According to police, the Islami Paribahan driver and helper fled after the crash. Injured passengers were taken to Kurmitola and Dhaka Medical College hospitals, with several reported in critical condition. Traffic resumed after police removed the damaged buses.

A fatal road accident occurred in Dhaka’s Nadda area early Wednesday morning when two buses collided head-on. The crash, which took place around 6 a.m. on May 27, 2026, left one woman named Laiju dead and injured between 10 and 12 others. Witnesses said a bus operated by Islam Paribahan, running on the Dhaka-Barishal route, struck another bus from Akash Paribahan from behind with great force, causing the Islam Paribahan bus to overturn on the road divider.

Following the collision, the rear right side of the Akash Paribahan bus was severely damaged, and one passenger died at the scene. Fire Service rescue teams arrived shortly after 6:15 a.m. and recovered the body. Local residents and firefighters jointly rescued at least 12 injured passengers and sent them to Kurmitola General Hospital and Baridhara General Hospital for treatment.

Authorities have not yet provided further details about the cause of the accident or the condition of the injured passengers.

Law enforcement agencies in Chattogram’s Sitakunda have intensified a joint operation in Jungle Salimpur to arrest top criminal Md. Yasin. Police, RAB, and other forces have strengthened patrols after armed men attacked a RAB camp in Alinagar on May 24 night, firing repeatedly and destroying structures with bulldozers. Roads were cut off in several places to obstruct the operation, spreading fear among residents. Police Superintendent Masud Alam confirmed that multiple units are working together to locate Yasin.

Authorities said the Yasin group, previously expelled from the area in a March 9 joint operation, carried out the latest assault. Although several suspects have been detained for questioning, Yasin and other top gang leaders remain at large. Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed condemned the attack, vowing strict action and asserting that Jungle Salimpur is now under state control after years of lawlessness.

Intelligence sources believe Yasin is still hiding in the area, maintaining his network through phone communication. Residents report hearing gunfire and seeing flashes of light at night, reflecting ongoing fear despite the heavy security presence.

A 12-year-old girl from a poor family in Shibpur, Narsingdi, was reportedly raped by two young men named Arif and Alamgir while returning home from a madrasa. The incident occurred several days before it was disclosed, as the victim was threatened with death if she spoke out. After revealing the assault to her family, a case was filed at Shibpur Police Station against the two accused.

Following the report, allegations emerged that Alamgir’s elder brother, local BNP leader Milon, had repeatedly threatened the victim’s family. The accused and their families have since fled the area. Medical examination at Shibpur Upazila Health Complex confirmed evidence of rape. Police have yet to arrest the suspects but stated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend them.

The incident has caused widespread outrage in the area, with residents demanding the immediate arrest and exemplary punishment of those involved.

Police have filed a case against 242 individuals following an armed attack that destroyed a joint forces camp in Jungle Salimpur, Sitakunda upazila of Chattogram. The case names 42 people, including alleged local gang leader Md Yasin, as accused, while another 200 unidentified individuals are also implicated. The case was lodged on Monday by Inspector Sohel Rana of the Faujdarhat police outpost, confirmed by Sitakunda Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Mahinul Islam.

According to police, the charges include armed assault on law enforcement, obstruction of government duty, damage to state property, and violations under the Explosives Act. The attack occurred around 2 a.m. on Sunday night, when armed assailants opened fire on the camp and later demolished its walls and structures using bulldozers. To delay reinforcements, attackers reportedly cut roads at four points before fleeing as joint forces launched a counter-operation.

Earlier on March 9, authorities had conducted a major operation in Jungle Salimpur to arrest armed groups and seize weapons, establishing joint force camps afterward to maintain control of the area.

Three members of the same family were killed when a speeding bus hit their motorcycle at the Batajor bus stand area of Gournadi upazila in Barishal on Tuesday afternoon. The victims were identified as Firoz Mahmud, his wife Monira Begum, and their daughter Jannat Akter, residents of Uzirpur municipality. The accident occurred around 12:30 p.m. when the family stopped their motorcycle due to traffic congestion, and a bus of Taj Ananda Paribahan rammed them from behind, leaving all three dead at the scene.

Following the crash, angry locals vandalized the bus, while the driver and helper fled. The incident temporarily halted traffic on the Dhaka-Barishal highway, causing a long tailback. Fire service personnel arrived quickly and confirmed the deaths on-site. Police later seized the bus, and legal procedures are underway.

The tragic deaths of the husband, wife, and child have cast a pall of grief over the local community, with relatives mourning the loss.

Bangladesh’s Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced that the government will deliver an appropriate response to the recent terrorist attack on a Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) camp in Jungle Salimpur, Chattogram. Speaking at a briefing at the Police Headquarters on Tuesday, he said the area had long operated outside the rule of law, effectively becoming a state within a state. He confirmed that joint law enforcement operations had recovered a large cache of weapons and arrested several wanted suspects.

The minister outlined plans to establish an integrated training center in the area for police, RAB, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), and Armed Police Battalion (APBn), along with relocating the Chattogram Central Jail there. He emphasized that no space would be allowed for terrorists and that strict control would be maintained. The attack occurred around 2 a.m. on Sunday night when assailants opened fire on the RAB camp and destroyed parts of its infrastructure with bulldozers. RAB later reported that members of the ‘Yasin group’ were involved in the assault.

He added that border activities remain under observation and that BGB has been instructed to stay alert.