The health department has formed a three-member investigation committee following the rape of a child patient’s mother at Natore Modern Sadar Hospital. The committee has been instructed to submit its report within five working days. Civil Surgeon Dr. Mohammad Moshior Rahman confirmed the formation of the committee on Wednesday but declined to disclose the members’ names for the sake of the investigation. He stated that two members are officials from outside the health department and one is from the hospital.

According to reports, the incident occurred on Sunday night when a hospital cleaner named Amit allegedly lured the mother of a two-year-old patient to the lift area under the pretext of giving medicine and raped her. Two other cleaners, Anil and Prangan, reportedly recorded the assault and later tried to coerce her again using the video. Security personnel detained the suspects after reviewing CCTV footage, though allegations emerged that authorities initially released them.

Police have since arrested the three accused and recorded the victim’s statement. The case is being treated with high priority, and CCTV footage has been seized as evidence.

A police sub-inspector named Moinul Islam was injured in a knife attack by unidentified miscreants in Shahjahanpur upazila of Bogura on Tuesday night. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. near the Pepsi Company area between Banani and Phultala. According to police and local sources, the officer was returning to the Kaigari police outpost after completing an investigation when several attackers intercepted him and attempted to snatch important case documents. During a verbal altercation, the assailants stabbed him and fled the scene.

Sub-inspector Moinul Islam sustained a serious injury below his right knee. A local autorickshaw driver rescued him and took him to Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital in Bogura for treatment. The officer-in-charge of Kaigari police outpost, Sufian, confirmed the incident and said that Moinul Islam is currently under medical care.

Law enforcement agencies have launched an operation to identify and arrest the attackers, according to police sources.

The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) conducted extensive operations across border areas and other regions in May 2026, seizing smuggled goods valued at Tk 177.78 crore. The confiscated items included 3.6 kilograms of gold, 4.1 kilograms of silver, thousands of clothing items, cosmetics, imitation jewelry, fireworks, electronics, and vehicles. BGB also recovered various weapons, including pistols, rifles, rocket launchers, and ammunition.

In addition to contraband goods, BGB seized a large quantity of narcotics and intoxicants during the same period. These included over 1.6 million yaba tablets, nearly 4 kilograms of crystal meth, cocaine, heroin, phensedyl, foreign liquor, cannabis, and other drugs. The force detained 188 suspected smugglers, along with 92 Bangladeshi, 6 Indian, and 392 Myanmar nationals accused of illegal border crossings.

Legal actions have been initiated against those arrested, according to the report, as part of BGB’s ongoing efforts to curb cross-border smuggling and drug trafficking.

Police have detained 19 individuals in connection with an attack on highway police and vehicle vandalism in Burichang, Cumilla, along the Dhaka–Chattogram highway. The incident occurred on Tuesday around 11 a.m. when a group of 30 to 35 people reportedly shouted slogans before attacking a patrol team from the Moynamoti Highway Police Station. The attackers damaged police vehicles, causing temporary disruption to traffic on the highway.

Cumilla Superintendent of Police Md. Anisuzzaman confirmed the arrests on Wednesday afternoon, stating that operations were conducted across various parts of the district from Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday morning. The names of the detainees were not disclosed. A press briefing was scheduled later in the day at the Cumilla police superintendent’s office to provide further details.

The incident followed the seizure of an illegal three-wheeler by the highway patrol team, which reportedly triggered the attack. The situation caused tension in the area but was later brought under control by law enforcement.

The trial of former Member of Parliament Shamim Osman and 11 others has begun at the International Crimes Tribunal over alleged crimes against humanity linked to killings in Narayanganj during the July uprising. On Wednesday, Abul Bashar Anik, elder brother of slain activist Abul Hasan Swajan, testified as the first witness in the case.

In his testimony, Anik described that after the death of Abu Sayeed, he and his brother participated in anti-discrimination and mass movements. He alleged that on July 19, 150 to 200 armed men led by Shamim Osman, Ayon Osman, Azmeri Osman, and others attacked demonstrators at Jalkuri Link Road, killing two people and injuring several others. He further claimed that on August 5, another armed attack led by the same group left his brother fatally shot.

Anik stated that Swajan was taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where he underwent surgery but died the next day, August 6. He also said no inquest or autopsy was conducted before burial on August 7.

At least twelve people were killed and nine others injured in a shooting at a slum in Johannesburg, South Africa, on the night of June 10, 2026. Police said the attack occurred near a petrol station in the Cleveland area when ten suspects arrived in a white Toyota Quantum vehicle. The attackers entered the slum through two access points and opened fire on residents before fleeing in the same vehicle. Authorities have launched a search operation to locate the suspects, though the motive for the attack remains unclear.

According to police, eight men and three women died at the scene, while one person succumbed to injuries at the hospital. South Africa is among the countries with one of the highest murder rates globally, with an average of about sixty killings per day. Shootings in informal settlements are reported to be common, reflecting ongoing challenges with violent crime and public safety.

Police investigations are ongoing as authorities work to identify the perpetrators and determine the cause of the attack.

Two men were killed and another injured after being electrocuted while installing an irrigation pump in a pond at Kochukata in Nilphamari Sadar upazila on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. at Babur Bazar in Kochukata Union. The deceased were identified as Jalal Uddin, 45, of Hajipara village, and Mujibur Rahman, 50, of Kutipara Nadirpar village. The injured, Mithu Islam, 30, was admitted to Nilphamari Modern Sadar Hospital in critical condition.

According to Kochukata Union Parishad Chairman Abdur Rauf, the accident happened when the victims were connecting electricity to a pump set up to drain water from a pond for fishing. Nilphamari police recovered the bodies and sent them to the morgue for autopsy.

Local authorities have not yet provided further details about the cause of the electrocution or any ongoing investigation into the incident.

Vandals set fire to the July Memorial in Netrokona town, according to a report published on June 10, 2026. A 25-second video circulating on social media shows three young men descending from the base of the monument near the Mogra River bridge in Moktarpara area at night, while slogans of 'Sheikh Hasina' and 'Joy Bangla' are heard. Burn marks were visible on the monument the following morning.

Officer-in-Charge Md. Al Mamun Sarkar of Netrokona Model Police Station said that Superintendent of Police Tarikul Islam and other senior officials visited the site in the morning. He confirmed that kerosene was used to ignite the fire, but the steel structure of the monument prevented any significant damage. Authorities have begun an investigation into the incident.

The police have not yet identified the individuals involved, and the motive behind the act remains under investigation.

A former pilot of a Canadian airline has been arrested for allegedly operating flights for 17 years using a forged license. According to Canadian police, 59-year-old Geoffrey Wall flew more than 900 domestic and international flights between 2009 and 2025. Air Canada stated that he was removed from duty immediately after the forged documents were discovered last year and that the company voluntarily reported the matter to Transport Canada.

Police evidence indicates that Wall deceived both Air Canada and the country’s civil aviation authority by presenting false qualification certificates until his retirement last year. Peel Regional Police Deputy Chief Nick Milinovich said Wall began his career in 1998 and had a valid commercial pilot license but lacked the higher-level Airline Transport Pilot License required for captains. The fraud was detected during a routine review when inconsistencies were found in his records.

On June 1, Wall was charged with seven counts, including fraud, document forgery, and possession of a fake trademark. Transport Canada has launched an investigation into the case.

Three people were killed in a road accident in Mohanpur upazila of Rajshahi on Wednesday morning. The collision occurred in front of Kharail Mill Ghar on the Rajshahi-Naogaon highway when a Mahindra vehicle and a truck crashed head-on. One person, identified as Maruf Hossain, son of Mohammad Ali from Manda in Naogaon, died at the scene, while two others succumbed to their injuries at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital.

According to Mohanpur Police Station Officer-in-Charge Modachher Hossain Khan, the accident also left three others injured. He stated that a case over the road accident will be filed and necessary steps are being taken to hand over the bodies to their families.

The incident highlights ongoing road safety concerns in the region, as authorities continue to investigate the cause of the collision and process legal formalities.

Two passengers were killed when a dump truck ran over a CNG-powered autorickshaw in Madhabpur upazila of Habiganj on Wednesday morning. The accident occurred around 10 a.m. in the Bejura area along the Dhaka-Sylhet highway. The victims were identified as Akkas Mia, son of Babu Mia from Bengadoba village, and Monowara Begum, wife of Dr. Kamrul Islam from Noyapara Sayham Nagar.

According to police and eyewitnesses, the autorickshaw was traveling from Noyapara to Madhabpur when it was struck by a sand-laden dump truck, killing two passengers on the spot and seriously injuring two others. Fire service personnel and highway police from Shayestaganj rescued the victims and took the injured to the upazila health complex for treatment.

Shayestaganj Highway Police Officer-in-Charge Anjan Chakma stated that legal procedures regarding the incident are underway.

A man named Pankaj Shil, aged 35, was killed and another person, Tilak Shil, aged 40, was critically injured after being stabbed by suspected muggers in Patiya upazila of Chattogram on Tuesday night. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. in the Chakrashala area of Kochuai Union. Locals apprehended one suspect, identified as Abidul Islam, a 40-year-old resident of Gaibandha district, and handed him over to police.

According to local accounts, three people, including one wearing a burqa, were seen standing suspiciously by the roadside. When Pankaj and Tilak approached them to ask about their identity, an argument broke out, leading to the stabbing. Both victims were taken to Patiya Upazila Health Complex and later referred to Chattogram Medical College Hospital, where Pankaj died on the way. Tilak remains in critical condition in the ICU.

Police said the attackers are members of a mugging group. The detained suspect is being interrogated, and efforts are underway to identify and arrest the remaining two suspects. Legal proceedings are in progress.

A mobile court of RAJUK conducted an operation on June 10, 2026, in the Baigartek area of Monowara Housing, Pallabi, Dhaka. The court, led by Executive Magistrate Shahnaz Parvin Beethi along with authorized officers and building inspectors, disconnected electricity connections to 10 out of 11 under-construction buildings. The action was taken because the buildings were not being constructed according to RAJUK-approved designs.

During the operation, DPDC representatives assisted in disconnecting the power supply and seizing electric meters from the buildings. The affected properties included structures ranging from one to ten stories, owned by various individuals such as Badrul Monir, Nasir Uddin, Kamrul, Monir Hossain, and others. In some cases, parts of unauthorized structures, including walls and cantilevers, were demolished.

The mobile court’s enforcement aims to ensure compliance with approved building plans under RAJUK’s jurisdiction in Bawnia Mouza, Subzone 3/1. The operation reflects ongoing efforts to curb unauthorized construction in Dhaka’s residential areas.

A fire broke out early Wednesday at Jamtoil Purbo Bazar in Kamarkhand upazila of Sirajganj, destroying seven shops and causing an estimated loss of around Tk 4 million, according to affected traders. The blaze, which started around 6 a.m., is suspected by locals to have originated from an electrical short circuit before spreading to a rice hotel, sweet shop, salon, electronics store, and other small businesses.

The affected shop owners include Lal Mohan, Ratan Das, Rezaul Karim, Chan Mia, Lal Mia, Ripon, and Shahjahan. Fire service, police, and local residents managed to bring the fire under control after more than an hour of effort, but by then all the shops had been completely burned. Traders reported losing all goods and cash in the incident.

Farid Uddin, warehouse inspector of Kamarkhand Fire Service and Civil Defense, said the extent of the damage would be confirmed after investigation. Several traders appealed for government assistance following the losses.

At least 30 passengers were injured when two passenger buses, Hanif Paribahan and Bauphal Travels, collided head-on on the Dhaka-Barishal highway in Uzirpur’s Notun Shikarpur area early Wednesday night. The accident occurred amid rain, damaging the front sections of both vehicles. Injured passengers were rescued and taken to Uzirpur Upazila Health Complex and Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital in Barishal.

Police and fire service teams from Uzirpur and the highway station responded immediately after receiving the report, assisting locals in rescuing the injured and sending them to hospitals. The identities of the injured were not immediately known. Both buses have been seized by authorities following the crash.

According to Uzirpur Model Police Station officials, traffic movement on the highway was restored after the damaged vehicles were removed. The situation on the Dhaka-Barishal highway has since returned to normal.