RAB-11 recovered a Type-54 (7.62) pistol looted from a police station during the 2024 mass uprising from an unfinished building in Fatullah, Narayanganj. The weapon was recovered at about 12:30am on Saturday from the Kathpul area under Fatullah police station, according to RAB-11 Company Commander Lieutenant Commander Nayeem Ul Haq.

RAB said the unfinished building had been used as a gathering place for muggers and drug users. Several people who were present at the site fled quickly after detecting the presence of RAB personnel. The force then searched the building and recovered the firearm.

Along with the pistol, the search recovered one magazine, four CCTV cameras, two slingshots and a hand microphone. RAB said the pistol was among weapons looted from a police station during the July mass uprising. Lieutenant Commander Nayeem Ul Haq said the recovered weapon and other evidence had been handed over to Fatullah police station for further legal action.

Farhad Hossain, a second-year history student at Chittagong University, was killed after being shot in the head during the anti-discrimination student movement in Magura on August 4. A resident of Raynagar village in Sreepur upazila, he joined the protest with five to seven college friends in an easy-bike. Gunfire began against protesters near Parnanduali Bridge on the Dhaka-Magura highway. He was declared dead by doctors after being taken to hospital and was buried that night at Raynagar cemetery.

His elder brother Golam Kibria said Farhad had discussed the country’s situation with family members that morning and said, “Let’s go brother, let’s become martyrs. We will not get such a time in life again.” After being hit, Farhad asked people nearby to deliver his phone and body to his mother, according to the report. His mother had called him to return home before the incident, Kibria said.

A murder case was filed at Magura Sadar police station on August 21, 2024, naming 69 people, including two former members of parliament. No charge sheet has been filed nearly two years later. Police said the investigation remains ongoing to identify actual suspects and avoid harassment of innocent people, while the family seeks swift and fair justice.

A cocktail attack was alleged at the Bharashimla Union BNP office in Kaliganj, Satkhira, with one person reported injured, BNP leaders said. The incident occurred at about 12:30am on Saturday night. BNP leaders said two bombs exploded and that two unexploded cocktails were recovered from the site. The blasts spread panic in surrounding areas.

Bharashimla Union BNP general secretary Sohel Rana, organising secretary Jahangir Alam Dhali, joint organising secretary Mahbubur Rahman Hasu and union Krishak Dal convenor Ramzan Ali confirmed the incident. They said the BNP office was targeted in a bombing at some point during the night, creating fear and concern among party activists. Former Kaliganj upazila BNP joint convener Aktaruzzaman Bappi visited the site after receiving the news.

A police team led by Kaliganj police station Officer-in-Charge Md Shahidul Islam Howlader and Sub-Inspector Matin went to the scene. Fire Service personnel also inspected the area, secured the site, brought the situation under control and examined the blasts. Local BNP leaders and activists demanded a prompt, fair and impartial investigation and punishment for those involved. The officer-in-charge said the matter remains under investigation and legal action will follow its conclusion.

A Dhaka court rejected an application to show former Major Md Sadikul Haque, known as Major Sadik, arrested in a terrorism law case over a private car fire in the capital’s Bhatara area. Metropolitan Magistrate Mohammad Ehsanul Islam issued the order after a hearing on Sunday afternoon, August 16. His lawyer, Al Amin, said there would be no obstacle to his release if no other case remained against him.

Bhatara police sub-inspector Chand Ali, the investigating officer, had applied on August 7 to show Sadik arrested in the case. At a hearing on August 10, the defence argued that he was in jail when the incident occurred. The court sought an explanation from Bhatara police officer-in-charge Mazharul Islam and the investigating officer, who later submitted written explanations claiming investigators found information of Sadik’s direct and indirect involvement.

The case concerns a fire set on Monir Hossain’s private car near Bitumin Gate on November 11, 2025, with 20 to 25 unidentified people accused. The written explanation also alleged that Sadik arranged secret meetings and training sessions. His lawyer said Sadik was jailed in another terrorism law case and recently received bail from the High Court.

A toxic gas explosion at Ferdous Steel Ship Recycling Industries in Bhatiari, Sitakunda, Chattogram, killed workers and injured several others, according to the report published on August 16, 2026. The incident reportedly occurred during hazardous cutting work on a scrap ship without required chemical testing and a gas-free certificate. The report said the explosion involved accumulated toxic gas and cast a shadow of grief across the industrial area.

BNP central leader Professor Aslam Chowdhury FCA attended funeral prayers for dead workers, visited bereaved families and checked on injured workers in hospital. With insufficient lighting, local residents and relatives reportedly used mobile-phone flashlights during the funeral prayers. Chowdhury offered condolences, promised support to the families and urged doctors to provide close care to workers affected by toxic gas poisoning.

At about 11 pm, Chowdhury visited the Ferdous Steel yard and said he observed security shortcomings and a lack of protective equipment. He demanded an impartial legal investigation, punishment for those responsible and full compensation for affected families. Local people also alleged that senior leaders of the Bangladesh Ship Breakers and Recycling Association, including president Mohsin Chowdhury, were not seen at families' homes, hospitals or the accident site.

Police have arrested Hasibur Rahman, the boyfriend of actress and model Ridhika Ridhi, in an abetment-to-suicide case after her body was recovered in the Bhatara police station area of the capital. Ridhi’s mother filed the case on Saturday, naming Rahman as the sole accused. Police said he was arrested and sent to court. Bhatara police station Officer-in-Charge Mazharul Islam confirmed the information on Sunday morning.

According to police, Ridhi’s body was recovered from a residence in the Bhatara area early Saturday. Before her death, she had been on a video call with Rahman. Preliminary information indicates that the two had an argument and quarrel during that time. Her body was later taken to Kurmitola General Hospital, where the duty doctor declared her dead.

Police initially believe the incident was a suicide, but said an investigation is continuing to determine the actual cause of death and the circumstances behind it. The case alleges that Rahman abetted her suicide. Police said he has been sent to court following his arrest.

No case had been filed three days after nine workers died from toxic gas exposure at Ferdous Steel Shipyard in Sitakunda, Chattogram. The incident occurred on Thursday morning, while Sitakunda police officer-in-charge Mohinul Islam said on Sunday afternoon that no affected family had come to file a case. He said police were preparing to file a case themselves if the families did not do so.

The Shipbreaking Workers Trade Union Forum held a protest gathering and human chain outside Chattogram Press Club, blaming the owners for the deaths and demanding a proper investigation. Speakers said workers’ lives must not be valued below industrial production and profit. They also said both owners and the state were responsible for ensuring workplace safety.

The Bangladesh Ship Recycling Board temporarily closed Ferdous Steel Shipyard and ordered all operations halted until further notice. Four investigation committees have been formed, including a newly announced three-member specialist panel with representatives from BUET, Bangladesh Maritime University and the Department of Explosives. Board Director General A. S. M. Shafiul Alam Talukdar said the investigation was ongoing and an expert team from Dhaka would arrive on Sunday.

Nine people, including former minister Dipu Moni and dismissed military officer Ziaul Ahsan, were produced before International Crimes Tribunal-2 on Sunday in a crimes-against-humanity case over alleged killings at a Hefazat-e-Islam gathering at Shapla Chattar in Motijheel on May 5, 2013. Prosecutor Zahirul Amin presented an update on the case to the tribunal.

The prosecution said the case has 41 accused, with 11 in custody. Arrest warrants were issued on July 27 against 31 people, including Sheikh Hasina, who the report says has been sentenced to death. Of 30 fugitives, authorities did not find 20 at their listed addresses and received non-execution reports. Reports for the remaining 10 were still unavailable.

Hasanul Haq Inu and former minister Abdur Razzaq, both held in other cases, could not be produced because of procedural complications. The tribunal ordered that the 11 detained accused be produced on September 3 along with non-execution reports for the remaining 10. The prosecution brought two allegations, covering alleged killings of 32 people in Dhaka on May 5 and 20 in Siddhirganj on May 6, alongside incidents elsewhere.

Local veterinary practitioner Mehedi Hasan Sakib, 34, died after an alleged attack by opponents in Matamuhuri upazila of Cox's Bazar, the report said. Sakib was attacked at his home in Satdaliyapara, Ward 7 of coastal Badarkhali union, on Saturday morning. He was first taken to Chakaria উপজেলা Health Complex and later admitted to Chattogram Medical College Hospital in critical condition, where he died at about 1am while receiving treatment.

Sakib's father, Waz Uddin, and his two brothers, Morsharaf and Arfat, were also injured and are receiving treatment at Chakaria উপজেলা Health Complex. Police and local sources said an argument over a trivial matter took place on Friday afternoon between Morsharaf and Tannu, Helal and Belal from the same area. The following morning, the three men and several others allegedly went to Sakib's home and carried out the attack.

Chakaria police station officer-in-charge Arifur Rahman said police conducted raids at the scene and nearby areas on Saturday night after receiving information, but no one was detained because the accused had fled. He said preparations were under way on Sunday morning to send the body to the Cox's Bazar Sadar Hospital morgue for post-mortem examination after an inquest report. The family had not yet filed a written complaint, and police said legal action would follow if a complaint was submitted.

Police in Mirsarai, Chattogram, recovered 130 kilograms of cannabis and 100 bottles of Phensedyl from an abandoned Toyota Noah microbus after suspected drug traffickers fled during a police pursuit. The vehicle, which police said had been used to transport the drugs, was also seized. Chattogram District Police Superintendent Masud Alam disclosed the information at a media briefing on Saturday night.

Alam said police began pursuing the Toyota Noah after observing its suspicious movements. At one stage, unidentified suspected traffickers allegedly left the microbus beside the road and escaped. Police later searched the abandoned vehicle and recovered the cannabis and Phensedyl.

The police superintendent said police are conducting intelligence surveillance, collecting information, operating checkpoints and carrying out special operations to implement a zero-tolerance policy against drugs. He said intelligence activities and operations have been strengthened to identify groups involved in the supply, transport and sale of narcotics and bring them under the law. Several senior police officials attended the briefing.

Nine workers died after exposure to toxic hydrogen sulfide gas while cutting an abandoned ship at Ferdous Steel Ship Breaking Yard in Sitakunda, Chattogram. Officials from the Department of Explosives said the gas level was about 100 ppm at the time of the accident. A delegation led by the Industries Ministry secretary also confirmed toxic hydrogen sulfide in the vessel. The yard has been closed indefinitely following the incident.

Experts said hydrogen sulfide can form in oxygen-free enclosed areas of old ships and must be removed before cutting begins. Chittagong University chemistry professor Mohammad Nasir Uddin said high concentrations can halt normal breathing and that specialised masks might have reduced the harm. IPSA advocacy head Mohammad Ali Shahin said the deceased workers appeared to have worn uniforms but lacked essential protective equipment.

The Industries Ministry, district administration and BSBA have formed three separate committees to investigate. Industries Secretary Abdun Naser Khan ordered reports within seven days and said strict legal action would follow if negligence or safety failures are found. No case had been filed by Saturday evening; police said they would file one against the yard owner and others if relatives of the victims do not do so.

Matihar police detained Hasibul Islam Hasib, joint general secretary of the Rajshahi University unit of Chhatra Dal, with seven Indian Tapentadol pills on Saturday evening. He was being held at Matihar police station, according to Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Golam Kabir, who confirmed the detention.

University unit Chhatra Dal president Sultan Ahmed Rahi said he learned of the matter through journalists. He said the organisation is committed to building a drug-free campus, but he was not yet sure whether the drugs were in Hasib's possession or belonged to his friends. Rahi said the organisation would take appropriate action if such allegations were established.

University proctor Professor Dr Mahbubur Rahman said the use, purchase and sale of drugs are punishable offences under Bangladesh's law. He said action would be taken against Hasib under prevailing laws because he was caught with drugs, and that the university administration had been informed. The police officer said further details would be provided later.

Ten militants were killed in a security operation by Pakistani forces in the Shor Parod area of Khuzdar district in Balochistan, according to a report published on August 16, 2026. Several others were injured during the operation, the report said, citing security sources through Dawn.

The sources said the militants were positioned in three separate groups. Security forces surrounded their hideouts and exchanged intense fire with them. Forces then conducted extensive searches in surrounding areas, while operations continued to capture militants who had fled.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised security personnel for what he described as a successful operation. He said the entire nation stood with the security forces in the fight against terrorism and that the government remained determined to eliminate terrorism from the country. Earlier, nine people were injured in an attack on the convoy of Balochistan Interior Minister Mir Ziaullah Langove. In Surab district, eight militants were killed in an explosion while preparing explosives, followed by another operation in which 10 more were killed.

Three police officers were injured after being attacked during an operation to arrest wanted accused and alleged notorious robber Sahab Ali in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon in the Bau Bazar area of Aati Wapda Colony. The injured officers were Siddhirganj police station ASI Md Swapan and constables Abu Hanif and Monir Hossain, who were taken to Khanpur Hospital in Narayanganj city for treatment.

Police said a Siddhirganj police team raided a house after receiving information that Sahab Ali was there. When officers attempted to arrest him, his associates allegedly launched a surprise attack. Additional Superintendent of Police Tariq Al Mehdi said the attackers threw bricks and other objects at officers and struck them with rods.

Police detained Md Abdullah, 24, and Md Naim, 25, on suspicion of involvement in the attack. Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Emdadul Haque said Sahab Ali could not be detained during the operation and police efforts to identify and bring those involved under the law were continuing. Law enforcement information says Sahab Ali faces more than 20 cases, including murder, robbery, extortion and militant activities.

A 75-year-old man, Saleh Ahmed, was allegedly beaten to death following a dispute over cutting taro leaves in Joynagar village of Mohamaya Union, Chhagalnaiya upazila, Feni. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon at the home of Bokkor Driver. Relatives said Ahmed died while being taken to hospital after sustaining serious injuries.

According to the family, Ahmed was clearing jungle behind his home after Asr prayers when he accidentally cut two leaves from taro plants belonging to Dulal, who lived in the same house. An argument followed, and relatives alleged that Dulal struck Ahmed with a bucket. Relative Ripon said Ahmed and Dulal had been involved in a long-running dispute over land.

Police recovered the body at night and took it to Chhagalnaiya police station. The body was expected to be sent to Feni 250-bed Modern Sadar Hospital for an autopsy on Sunday morning. Family members said they would file a case after Ahmed's son Omar Faruk, who lives in Saudi Arabia, returns home. Duty officer ASI Altaf Hossain said the case process was under way. Dulal could not be reached for comment.