Police in Faridpur arrested Mohammad Tahsin Islam Siam, 23, also known as Teko Siam, who served as the assistant general secretary of the district unit of the banned Chhatra League. The arrest took place around 10 p.m. on Thursday near the Textile Engineering College on the city’s bypass road. A team from Kotwali Police Station carried out the operation.

According to police, Siam had previously been jailed in connection with a vandalism case at Kotwali Police Station. After being released on bail, he allegedly became involved in several violent incidents in the area. Officers detained him after responding to a report of a fight. Siam is the son of Mostafizur Rahman from the city’s West Khobaspur area.

Kotwali Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md. Shahidul Islam confirmed the arrest and stated that multiple cases were already filed against Siam. He will be presented before the court on Friday.

Several houses belonging to 10–12 Jamaat-e-Islami activists were vandalized and set on fire in Harinakundu upazila of Jhenaidah on Wednesday night. The attack reportedly followed the death of Abul Kashem, general secretary of the Kapashhatia Union Krishak Dal, with allegations that BNP supporters carried out the violence. Fire service units brought the blaze under control, and multiple homes, including those of Jamaat leaders Abdul Aziz, Nayeb Ali, and Matiar Rahman, were damaged.

Following the incident, the victim’s son filed a complaint naming 12 individuals and 10–15 unidentified persons, though police have yet to register the case. The BNP and its affiliated organizations held a protest rally demanding the arrest of those responsible for Kashem’s death. Police said the conflict began over a Facebook post that led to a dispute between BNP and Jamaat supporters, resulting in Kashem’s death during a clash.

In response, local Jamaat leaders denied involvement, claiming the death stemmed from a family dispute and accusing BNP activists of exploiting the situation for political gain.

Former Director General of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) Lt Gen (retd) Sheikh Mamun Khaled was arrested late Wednesday night from his residence in Mirpur DOHS, Dhaka, by the Detective Branch (DB) police. On Thursday, a Dhaka court granted a five-day remand in connection with the July murder case, where he is accused of ordering armed attacks that killed Delwar Hossain. The court decision followed a DB request for seven days of remand, citing the need for intensive interrogation.

According to the prosecution, Mamun Khaled was a key figure in the controversial 1/11 government and later served as DGFI chief during the Awami League era. He faces multiple allegations, including misuse of DGFI for political repression, corruption in the Jalshiri housing project, and involvement in secret detention centers such as “Aynaghar.” Journalist Syed Abdal Ahmad also accused him of torture during the 1/11 period. The prosecution claims he played a role in evicting former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia from her cantonment residence and in orchestrating violence against student protesters.

Mamun Khaled denied all allegations in court, asserting he was not present at the crime scene and had no political involvement since retirement. His lawyers sought bail, arguing his name was not in the case’s initial report.

Two motorcyclists were killed and another was seriously injured when a passenger bus hit two motorcycles on the Cox’s Bazar–Chattogram highway in Chakaria upazila early Thursday, March 26, 2026. The accident occurred in the Baniarchhara area of Baraitali Union. Police confirmed the incident after being informed by locals.

According to local sources, a ‘Lal Sobuj Paribahan’ bus traveling from Chattogram to Cox’s Bazar was moving at high speed when it struck two motorcycles from behind in the same lane. The collision killed two riders on one motorcycle on the spot and left another rider from the second motorcycle critically injured. The deceased were identified as Shariful Islam, 30, and Raisul Islam Shishir, 30, both from Uttarkhan Atipara in Dhaka. The injured person was taken to Chakaria Upazila Health Complex, but his identity was not known.

Police from Chiringa Highway Station reached the scene, brought the situation under control, and confirmed that the bus driver fled after the crash. Legal proceedings are underway.

Five people, including the driver of a private car, were killed in a collision between a Star Line Paribahan bus and a private car in front of Miami Hotel at Kalakchua in Burichong upazila of Cumilla. The accident occurred around 6 p.m. on Thursday, according to Md. Abdul Mumin, officer-in-charge of the Mainamati Highway Police Station. He confirmed that all the deceased were residents of Sonaiamuri upazila in Noakhali district.

Local sources said the Chattogram-bound bus hit the private car from behind, leaving the vehicle completely wrecked. Four of the bodies were taken to Eastern Medical College Hospital and Cumilla Medical College Hospital. One person was also injured in the crash. Police have contacted the victims’ relatives, who are on their way to the scene.

Traffic movement on the Dhaka-Chattogram highway remained normal after the accident, according to the highway police official.

The Ministry of Shipping has formed a six-member investigation committee following a fatal bus accident at Daulatdia Ghat in Rajbari’s Goalanda upazila. The incident occurred on March 25 when a passenger bus fell into the Padma River while boarding a ferry. According to the ministry’s order issued on Thursday, at least 26 people have been confirmed dead, and the toll may rise further.

The committee is led by Additional Secretary Md. Mahidul Islam of the Ministry of Shipping. Other members include representatives from the Rajbari district administration, the river police, the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA), the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC), and the Fire Service and Civil Defence Department. The committee has been tasked with identifying the cause of the accident and determining those responsible.

The ministry has instructed the committee to submit its report within three working days. It may co-opt additional members if necessary to complete the investigation.

A Rohingya youth was seriously injured when a landmine exploded inside Myanmar near the Ukhiya border in Cox’s Bazar on Thursday afternoon. The explosion occurred in the Chakmakata area along the Naf River, opposite the Palongkhali Border Outpost (BOP). The blast severed one of the victim’s legs. The injured man, identified as Mohammad Shahid, 26, from Block 5-E of Camp 16 in Ukhiya, was rescued by locals and given initial medical treatment.

According to the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), the explosion took place about 2.5 kilometers southeast of the BRM-19 pillar and roughly 2 kilometers northeast of the Palongkhali BOP, inside Myanmar territory. Lieutenant Colonel Md. Zahirul Islam, commanding officer of the 64 BGB Battalion, confirmed that the injured man had entered Myanmar before the explosion and later returned near the border area.

Authorities are investigating why the youth entered Myanmar. The BGB stated that necessary actions will be taken after the investigation is complete.

A construction worker named Samaul Islam, aged 55, died after being buried under a soil collapse in Chowgacha upazila of Jashore on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred at Sonu Doctor Mor in Chowgacha town while piling work was underway at an under-construction building. Samaul, a resident of Godadharpur village in Swarupdaha Union, was the son of Chatur Ali.

According to eyewitnesses, the soil suddenly caved in during the piling work, leaving Samaul trapped and injured. He was rescued and taken first to Chowgacha Hospital and later transferred to Jashore General Hospital for advanced treatment. He succumbed to his injuries around 3 p.m. while undergoing treatment.

Police confirmed the incident, and the body has been kept at the hospital morgue for further procedures.

Armed assailants looted electrical equipment worth about Tk 19.26 million from an under-construction power grid substation in Baraigram upazila of Natore late Wednesday night. The incident occurred at the Khazurtala area of Joari Union, where four night guards were tied up before the looters took away batteries, copper wires, and other materials. Police officials, including the Additional Superintendent of Police (Crime) Suman Kumar and Baraigram Circle’s Additional Superintendent Shovon Chandra Hor, visited the site on Thursday morning.

According to the sub-assistant engineer of the project, the substation is being built under Power Grid Company of Bangladesh PLC, with civil and electrical works ongoing. The electrical section is being handled by China National Wire and Cable Import Export Corporation (CC Company). The company’s local representative said the looters took 368 batteries, 2,000 meters of copper wire, and other items, also removing CCTV hard drives and guards’ mobile phones.

Police have begun an investigation, and a case is being prepared. Officials said the theft may delay the planned June inauguration of the substation, which was expected to supply power to several upazilas in Natore district.

Law enforcement officials from RAB-8 have arrested four suspects, including the prime accused, in connection with the killing of fruit trader Zakir Sheikh in Rajair, Madaripur. The arrests were made within 24 hours of the incident through separate operations in Gazipur and Munshiganj. According to RAB-8, the murder occurred on the morning of March 24 in Amgram Madhyapara area, reportedly over a land dispute and prior enmity.

The case was filed the following day at Rajair Police Station, naming 18 individuals and 20 to 25 unidentified suspects. The incident drew significant attention on social media and in local media outlets, prompting RAB-8 to launch a shadow investigation using information technology to locate the suspects. The arrested individuals were later handed over to local police stations in Gazipur and Munshiganj.

On Thursday morning, the detainees were transferred to Rajair Police Station and subsequently presented before court, which ordered their placement in jail custody.

A legal notice has been sent to several government ministries demanding compensation for the families of those killed in the Rajbari Daulatdia ferry bus accident. The notice, issued on Wednesday, March 25, calls for a minimum of Tk 10 million for each deceased victim and for proper treatment and rehabilitation of the injured. It was jointly filed by Advocate Newazul Asif Sad, Barrister Rafi G. Rahman, and Advocate Zayed Bin Naser against the ministers and secretaries of the Road Transport and Bridges and Shipping ministries.

The notice emphasizes the need for an impartial investigation to determine whether negligence by authorities, ferry terminal management, or transport officials contributed to the incident. The accident occurred when a bus from the “Souhardya” Paribahan line lost control while boarding a ferry at Daulatdia Ghat’s pontoon number 3, resulting in 26 confirmed deaths.

The notice urges the government to take coordinated action within seven working days to ensure compensation, medical care, and rehabilitation, warning of legal steps if no action is taken. It also calls for a high-level inquiry committee to publish its findings within the same timeframe.

Police in Comilla have arrested two individuals in connection with the train and bus collision that killed 12 people at the Paduar Bazar rail crossing on March 21. The arrests include main suspect Helal Uddin, detained Tuesday night, and temporary gatekeeper Kawsar, detained Wednesday night in Bijoypur under Sadar Dakshin upazila. Police claim both were involved in negligence that led to the crash.

According to investigators, Helal Uddin and Mehedi Hasan, who were assigned to duty on the night of the accident, had arranged for Kawsar and Nazmul to replace them for a payment of one thousand taka. The substitute gatekeepers reportedly failed to close the gate before the Dhaka Mail train arrived around 2:45 a.m. Police are also examining possible drug-related activities at the gatehouse and whether proper signals were received from the previous station.

Authorities have suspended the two on-duty railway employees and formed three investigation committees. Police said efforts are ongoing to arrest Mehedi Hasan, who remains at large.

An imam named Nahid Hasan, aged 20, was seriously injured in an attack by drug users and their associates in Sirajnagar Nayachar village of Adiabadh Union, Raipura upazila, Narsingdi, on Thursday morning, March 26, 2026. The assault occurred after he had been protesting against drug abuse in the area. Locals rescued the injured imam and admitted him to the Raipura Upazila Health Complex. The incident has sparked anger and tension in the locality.

According to the victim’s family, several young men in the area had been consuming drugs for a long time. When Nahid Hasan protested, a group of drug addicts attacked him with sharp weapons while he was on his way to the market with his niece. Family members accused 10–12 individuals, including Sulaiman, Siam, Pranto, Sagor, Maruf, and Sohan, of involvement in the assault. They are preparing to file a written complaint with the police.

Raipura police confirmed the incident and said officers were dispatched immediately. Preliminary names of suspects have been identified, and efforts are underway to arrest them.

Police have sought a seven-day remand for retired Lieutenant General Sheikh Mamun Khaled, former Director General of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), in connection with a murder case filed at Mirpur Model Police Station. The remand petition was submitted on Thursday, March 26, 2026, by Sub-Inspector Kofil Uddin, the investigating officer from the Detective Branch. The hearing on the petition is scheduled to take place at the court of Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md. Siddiq Azad. Mamun Khaled was arrested late Wednesday night from his residence in Mirpur DOHS, Dhaka.

According to the case statement, on July 19, 2024, a violent attack occurred during an anti-discrimination student movement at Mirpur-10’s fruit market area. The attackers reportedly opened fire from multiple directions, injuring participant Delwar Hossain, who later died on July 21, 2024, while under treatment. His wife, Mosha Liza, filed the murder case on July 6, 2025.

The court’s decision on the remand request will determine the next stage of the investigation into the 2024 killing incident.

A Dhaka court has granted a five-day remand for Lieutenant General (Retd.) Sheikh Mamun Khaled, former Director General of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), in connection with the murder of Delwar Hossain during the July uprising in Mirpur. The order was issued on Thursday, March 26, 2026, by Metropolitan Magistrate Md. Siddiq Azad after a hearing.

According to the case details, on July 19, 2024, a group of 500 to 700 armed individuals, including the accused, attacked protesting students and citizens at Mirpur-10’s fruit market area. Delwar Hossain was shot and critically injured during the assault. He was first taken to the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases and later to a private hospital in Shyamoli, where he died on the morning of July 21.

Police arrested Sheikh Mamun Khaled from his residence in Mirpur DOHS on Wednesday night. The investigating officer had sought a seven-day remand, while the defense requested its cancellation. After hearing both sides, the court approved a five-day remand for interrogation.