A Dhaka court has scheduled May 11 for the hearing on charge framing against former National Board of Revenue (NBR) official Matiur Rahman in a corruption case involving illegal wealth of Tk 5.5 crore. The order was issued on April 20 by Divisional Special Judge Sharmin Afroze. Matiur’s lawyer, Md Wahiduzzaman Liton Dhali, confirmed the court’s decision.

According to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) charge sheet, Matiur Rahman concealed assets worth Tk 1.24 crore in his wealth statement and amassed Tk 5.40 crore in illegal assets through abuse of power, bribery, and corruption. The ACC had earlier filed two separate cases against Matiur and his second wife, Shammi Akhter Shibli, on December 15, 2024, for concealing information and acquiring illegal wealth.

The first case against Matiur involves Tk 5.28 crore in illegal assets, for which the charge sheet has been approved. The second case, involving Tk 1.87 crore in illegal wealth and Tk 2.75 crore in undisclosed assets, is still under investigation. Matiur and his first wife, Laila Kaniz Lucky, were arrested on January 14, 2025, and remain in custody.

Two employees of the Rajapur Upazila Youth Development Office in Jhalakathi have allegedly been absent from work for seven years while continuing to draw their salaries through hired proxies. According to the report, cashier Abdur Rob and office assistant-cum-computer operator Md. Anwar Hossain have not attended the office during this period. Instead, a woman named Jhumur and a man named Isa have been working in their place for a monthly payment of seven thousand taka.

Officials and locals said that office operations have been disrupted due to the use of proxies, causing difficulties for service recipients and delays in official work. The situation has sparked anger among local residents, who have demanded an immediate investigation. Abdur Rob denied the allegations, claiming he stayed away from the office at the request of authorities, while Anwar Hossain cited illness and accused an official of demanding money.

Upazila Youth Development Officer Md. Kamrul Islam stated that the matter has been reported to higher authorities. Deputy Director Md. Alauddin confirmed that action will be taken soon, emphasizing that proxy employment is not permitted.

Fresh allegations have surfaced of harassment against first-year students at the Dr. Kudrat-e-Khuda Hostel of Dhaka University’s Institute of Leather Engineering and Technology. According to victims, senior students forced them to attend late-night guestroom sessions under the pretext of teaching manners, where they were subjected to intimidation, insulting remarks, and coercive behavior. The incidents reportedly took place between 11:30 p.m. and 2:30 a.m. over four consecutive nights, involving members of the 43rd batch, with some seniors denying the accusations.

Victims described the sessions as psychological abuse akin to ragging, including pressure to follow arbitrary rules and endure offensive comments about female classmates. The activities were said to occur mainly in rooms 1003 and 1004, but the latest session was held openly in the dining room with participation from older batches. Some students claimed that individuals linked to a political student group were present.

The hostel’s vice president of the hall council confirmed awareness of the issue and said it would be discussed with university authorities. The hostel warden stated that no formal complaint had yet been received but promised strict action if the allegations were proven.

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 has ordered the start of trial proceedings against former Jashore Superintendent of Police Anisur Rahman and seven others in connection with a 2016 incident in Chowgacha, Jashore. The case involves allegations that police staged a gunfight after arresting two Islami Chhatra Shibir leaders and shooting them in the legs. The tribunal, led by Justice Shofiul Alam Mahmood with Judge Mohitul Haque Enam Chowdhury, fixed June 1 for opening statements and the first witness testimony.

Three accused—then Sub-Inspector Akikul Islam and constables Sajjadur Rahman and Jahurul Haque—are in custody, while five others, including the former SP, remain absconding. The tribunal rejected the defense’s plea for discharge, which argued that the incident was isolated and not a crime against humanity. Chief Prosecutor Aminul Islam countered that the case was part of a wider pattern of systematic attacks between 2009 and 2015.

According to the case details, the two victims were allegedly tortured for two nights and shot under the direction of the former SP, leading to severe injuries that required amputation.

Eight children aged between one and fourteen were killed early Sunday in a shooting across several homes in Shreveport, Louisiana, according to local police reports cited by multiple media outlets. The incident left a total of ten people shot. Police believe the attack may have been linked to a family dispute. The suspected gunman was killed during a police chase after allegedly hijacking a vehicle while attempting to flee.

Authorities have not released the identity of the shooter but confirmed that some of the victims were members of the suspect’s own family. Shreveport Police spokesperson Christopher Bordelon provided details of the pursuit and the suspect’s death. Local resident London told CNBC that such violence was unprecedented in the neighborhood, expressing deep shock and sadness over the children’s deaths.

Shreveport Mayor Tom Arcenaux described the event as possibly the most tragic situation the city has ever faced. U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, who has represented Shreveport for nearly a decade, called the shooting a heartbreaking tragedy and said his team is in contact with local law enforcement.

A Dhaka court has accepted the charge sheet filed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in the case over the Bailey Road fire that killed 46 people two years ago. The court of Metropolitan Magistrate Jewel Rana issued arrest warrants against 13 fugitives among the 22 accused and set May 19 for the next report submission. Nine other accused are currently out on bail, according to the prosecution.

The CID’s investigation found that multiple restaurants and coffee shops had been operating illegally in the seven-story Green Cozy Cottage building on Bailey Road, which had been expanded up to nine floors in violation of approved designs. The establishments lacked valid trade licenses, fire safety systems, and emergency exits. The fire reportedly started at the Kacchi Bhai restaurant, where the main gate was locked to prevent customers from leaving without paying bills, trapping people inside.

The investigation also revealed that flammable interior materials, gas cylinders, and illegal rooftop structures accelerated the fire’s spread and hindered evacuation. The incident occurred on February 29, 2024, killing 20 men, 18 women, and 8 children, while 75 people were rescued alive.

The prosecution has requested the International Crimes Tribunal-1 to formally frame charges and begin trial against former Member of Parliament AKM Shamim Osman and 11 others in a case over crimes against humanity committed during the July Revolution in Narayanganj. The hearing took place on Sunday before a three-member panel led by Justice Golam Mortuza Mojumdar, with Prosecutor Abdus Sattar Palowan presenting three specific charges.

According to the prosecution, the first charge involves the killing of several unarmed protesters, including a child, on July 19 in multiple locations under Fatullah and Sadar police stations. The second charge concerns the shooting deaths of two men and injuries to many others on July 21, 2024, while the third charge relates to killings and assaults on August 5, 2024, in Narayanganj city. The prosecution alleged that the crimes were committed under the direction and presence of Shamim Osman and his associates.

After the prosecution’s submission, defense lawyers sought additional time to present their arguments. The tribunal granted the request and scheduled the next hearing for April 23.

Police arrested Sayeedur, an active member of the top-listed criminal outfit Group B, from Shibbari intersection in Khulna on Sunday afternoon. The arrest took place around 3:30 p.m. during a police operation based on secret information. Along with Sayeedur, a van driver named Arif Hossain, who was distributing sherbet in the area, was also detained.

According to Sonadanga Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge Rafiqul Islam, followers of Group B leader ‘Grenade Babu’ were distributing sherbet to pedestrians and drivers in the area when police intervened. Authorities confirmed that Sayeedur is listed by Khulna Metropolitan Police (KMP) as a top criminal and has an existing case under the Arms Act.

Police stated that Arif Hossain’s involvement is being verified. If found uninvolved in any criminal activity, he will be released following investigation.

A Dhaka court has granted a two-day remand for Md. Yusuf, who was arrested in a case filed over alleged extortion, intimidation, and obstruction of construction work at a house in the Gulshan area of the capital. The order was issued on Sunday, April 19, 2026, by Metropolitan Magistrate Sefatullah. The state prosecutor, Shamsuddoha Suman, confirmed the court’s decision.

According to the case details, Yusuf and 20 to 25 unidentified individuals allegedly entered a house in Gulshan-1 where boundary construction was underway. They reportedly forced the workers to stop work and demanded Tk 2 million from the homeowner. The prosecution argued that interrogation during remand could reveal information about other members of the extortion group.

The court approved a two-day remand instead of the ten days requested by the prosecution.

Iranian authorities arrested four individuals, including two foreign nationals, in the country’s northwestern region on Sunday. According to the Tasnim News Agency, the detainees are accused of being connected to a “U.S. and Israel-linked intelligence network.” They also face charges of importing satellite internet equipment similar to Starlink, which is considered a punishable offense in Iran.

The nationalities of the foreign suspects have not been disclosed. The arrests come amid heightened tensions following a joint attack on Iran by the United States and Israel on February 28, after which internet services across the country were reportedly shut down.

The report did not specify further details about the investigation or the current status of the detainees.

A rickshaw driver named Sabbir was detained in Brahmanbaria’s Sarail upazila on the night of April 18 while allegedly attempting to smuggle sacks filled with important government files from the upazila administration’s store. Gatekeeper Alamgir Mia stopped the vehicle when it tried to leave the compound and, upon inspection, discovered official documents inside. Police later arrived, detained the suspect, and seized the sacks.

Local residents claimed the files were packed at night after office hours and that the suspect was caught while trying to remove them by autorickshaw. Observers noted that the storeroom’s doors and windows were open from the inside, suggesting possible insider involvement. The incident has raised questions about how the suspect accessed the secured area and whether others were involved.

Police said no case had yet been filed, while the upazila project implementation officer asserted that a case had already been lodged. The contradictory statements have deepened the mystery. Locals suspect the theft may be linked to attempts to destroy evidence of irregularities in development projects and have demanded a full, impartial investigation.

Officials and employees of the 'Madhyanagar Ruposhi Bangla Savings and Loan Cooperative Society Limited' in Sunamganj’s Madhyanagar upazila have gone into hiding after allegedly embezzling around Tk 6 crore. The cooperative, registered in 2022, was run by Rafiqul Islam of Netrokona and Amiya Bhushan Kar (Montu) of Madhyanagar. They attracted locals with promises of unusually high profits through savings and DPS schemes. About two months ago, both owners disappeared, leaving more than five hundred depositors unable to recover their money.

Victims, including small traders, teachers, and workers, have reported losing their life savings. Some alleged they were threatened when demanding refunds. On Sunday afternoon, defrauded customers held a human chain protest, urging authorities to recover their money. Local business leaders confirmed widespread losses and said they would seek administrative action. The Madhyanagar cooperative officer stated that the society’s registration had been canceled in November 2025 for operational irregularities, but it continued activities secretly afterward.

Local leaders also warned that another NGO in the area, 'Pollibondhu,' faces similar allegations, calling for stricter oversight of such organizations.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized a large consignment of narcotic syrup from an Indian truck loaded with stones at the Sonamasjid land port in Shibganj, Chapainawabganj. The seizure was confirmed on Sunday afternoon by Lieutenant Colonel Golam Kibria, commander of the 59 BGB Battalion. Acting on a tip-off, a patrol team led by Assistant Director Sheikh Monowarul Islam conducted the operation on Saturday night.

During the search, the team found 20 sacks wrapped in tarpaulin hidden inside the stones of the truck parked at the Alom Traders stone yard. The sacks contained 5,935 bottles of Indian narcotic syrup, including 3,897 bottles of Scap Dix and 2,038 bottles of Fire Deal, both used as alternatives to phensedyl. No one was arrested during the operation, but the truck was seized on charges of drug transportation.

Assistant Sub-Inspector Abdullah Al Mamun of Shibganj Police Station stated that the seized drugs and truck were handed over to the police, and necessary legal action has been taken.

Police in Shyamnagar, Satkhira, arrested a father and son during a special anti-drug operation late Saturday night in the Nawabeki Bazar area. The detainees were identified as Farukul Islam Bulbul, aged 33, and his father Shahanur Molya, aged 56, both residents of Paschim Biralakhmi in Atulia Union. Officers recovered 250 grams of cannabis and 45 yaba tablets from Farukul, and an additional 150 grams of cannabis were seized from a nearby shop based on his information.

According to police sources, the operation was launched following a tip-off. The suspects attempted to flee when officers arrived at a tea shop near the Nawabeki Bazar management committee office but were captured after a chase. Local sources reported that the pair had been running a drug business under the cover of the tea shop and supplying narcotics to local youths.

Shyamnagar Police Station Officer-in-Charge Khalekuzzaman said a case was filed under the Narcotics Control Act, 2018, and the suspects were being processed for court custody. He added that anti-drug operations have been intensified to curb such crimes.

A police constable was hospitalized after being assaulted by suspected drug dealers during a search operation in Tongi Bazar, Gazipur, on Saturday night. The injured officer, Rahat, serves at Tongi East Police Station and is currently receiving treatment at Shaheed Ahsan Ullah Master General Hospital. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. while a police patrol team was conducting body searches of suspicious individuals on the Dhaka–Mymensingh Highway.

According to eyewitnesses, several drug dealers suddenly attacked Constable Rahat, beating him with fists and sticks, leaving him seriously injured. Fellow officers rescued him and took him to the hospital for treatment. The attack took place while the police were performing their regular patrol duties in the area.

Tongi East Police Station’s officer-in-charge Mehedi Hasan stated that a case was filed on Sunday afternoon against 10 to 12 unidentified individuals. Police are working to identify and arrest those involved in the assault.