Two police officers, Sub-Inspector Shafiqul Islam and Constable Russell, have been withdrawn following allegations of negligence in an incident involving national team spinner Nayeem Hasan in Chattogram.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Commissioner Amirul Islam described the event as deeply regrettable and confirmed that the responsible officer had been withdrawn pending a full investigation.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.

Six people have been arrested in connection with an attack, vandalism, and looting at a Coast Guard floating station near Harbaria in Mongla upazila of Bagerhat district. The incident occurred on Thursday night, and the detainees include the wife, mother, and sister of missing fisherman Miraj, who has been named as the prime accused. The arrested individuals were detained during a special operation in the Joymoni area and later handed over to Mongla police before being sent to court.

According to reports, three Coast Guard members were seriously injured in the attack. Local residents said the assault may have been triggered by anger and dissatisfaction over the disappearance of fisherman Miraj, which had caused tension in the area. However, Coast Guard and administrative officials described the incident as a planned attack possibly involving an organized group.

Authorities have tightened security in the area as tensions remain high following the violent incident.

Soheli Islam, 42, died on Thursday after being injured in a snatching incident near Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital in Dhaka. The incident occurred around 6:15 a.m. on Sunday when two helmeted snatchers on a motorcycle pulled her vanity bag, causing her to fall from a moving rickshaw. She sustained severe head injuries and was hospitalized for four days before succumbing to her injuries.

Soheli was returning to her Dhanmondi home from a relative’s wedding in Parbatipur, Dinajpur, accompanied by her daughter Somaiya Alam. Locals rescued her after the fall and took her to a nearby hospital, later transferring her to Anwar Khan Modern Medical College Hospital as her condition worsened. Her body was later taken to Ishwardi in Pabna for burial.

Family members said they could not file a case immediately due to the absence of close relatives in Dhaka but are preparing to take legal action. Police stated they have not yet received any complaint and are investigating the incident after learning about it from media reports.

Six individuals were detained in Sadullapur upazila of Gaibandha after allegedly slaughtering horses and attempting to sell the meat. The incident occurred on Friday morning in Khodda Rasulpur village under Jamalpur Union. Locals, upon learning about the activity at a rice mill in Mongla Port area, detained the suspects and handed them over to police. Law enforcement officers seized the horse meat and buried it on site.

Sadullapur Upazila Nirbahi Officer Mahmudul Hasan visited the scene and brought the situation under control. He stated that the authorities would take the highest legal action against those involved. Officer-in-Charge Habibul Islam of Sadullapur Police Station confirmed the incident and said legal proceedings would follow.

Attempts to contact the upazila livestock officer for comment were unsuccessful, leaving some details about the animals and the motive behind the slaughter unclear.

Central Chhatra Shibir leader Jisan was rescued from Laksam, Cumilla, 23 hours after being abducted from Daudkandi. His elder brother, Advocate Russel Rafi, confirmed the rescue on Friday night, stating that Jisan’s physical condition was very critical. According to police, he was found at Laksam Railway Station and taken to a local hospital for initial treatment.

Jisan had returned from Dhaka to his home village in Daudkandi, Cumilla, on Thursday. He last contacted his father around 8 p.m., saying he had reached Daudkandi and would soon be home. His WhatsApp showed last online at 8:29 p.m., after which his phone was switched off and his Facebook account deactivated. Family members and associates could not locate him despite extensive searches, prompting his brother to file a complaint with the police.

Police officials confirmed the rescue operation and ongoing medical care, but no details were provided about the abductors or the motive behind the incident.

A Bangladeshi youth named Mujibur Rahman Mujib, aged 26, was shot dead by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) near the Dattagram border area of Sharifpur Union in Kulaura upazila, Moulvibazar. The incident occurred on Friday evening after 5 p.m. at the Manu River char near the Indian Tarbera area. Local sources reported that BSF members opened fire when Mujibur approached the riverbank, killing him on the spot.

Mujibur Rahman was the son of Azizur Rahman Ajib from Dattagram village. Local Union Parishad member Md. Harun Mia confirmed that the body remained at the scene after the shooting. Acting chairman of Sharifpur Union, Nipa Rani Das, also verified the incident. The report noted that tension has been prevailing in the border area following the shooting.

The source added that no immediate statement was available from the Indian BSF or other relevant authorities regarding the incident.

Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir has expressed deep concern over the disappearance of its central assistant international secretary and former Comilla West district president, Jisan Ahmed Pradhan, who has been missing for more than 20 hours. In a joint statement released to the media on Friday, the organization’s central president Nurul Islam and secretary general Sibgatullah demanded his immediate and safe recovery. According to the statement, Jisan went missing after leaving the Daudkandi Model Mosque in Comilla following the Isha prayer on Thursday night.

Shibir leaders said Jisan’s family informed the police immediately after his disappearance, but no progress was made. They alleged that despite providing the authorities with the phone number from which ransom was demanded, no effective action has been taken. The organization also claimed to have contacted the police headquarters, the inspector general of police, and the Rapid Action Battalion, but visible progress remains absent.

The statement further criticized the law enforcement agencies’ mysterious behavior, saying such incidents raise serious questions about the country’s law and order situation. Shibir urged the authorities to rescue Jisan unharmed and return him to his family without delay.