Police in Rangamati detained 21 individuals, including three leaders of the banned Awami League, during a special operation conducted from Sunday evening until night across various areas of the municipal town. The detainees include Jasim Uddin, president of the Jubo League’s Ward No. 1 unit of Rangamati Municipality, Babu Tripura, its general secretary, and Naresh Majumder, general secretary of the Awami League’s Ward No. 6 unit. Others arrested include members of youth gangs, drug users, and gamblers.

According to Kotwali Police Station Officer-in-Charge Jasim Uddin, the operation was carried out under the direction of Superintendent of Police Muhammad Abdur Rakib Uddin. He stated that the drives will continue to maintain law and order in the district.

The report indicates that the police plan to sustain similar operations in the coming days to ensure stability in Rangamati.

A devastating fire broke out late Friday night at the home of expatriate Jubo Dal leader Abdul Khalek in Bhavbhadri village of Alaiyarpur, Begumganj, Noakhali. According to local reports, unidentified individuals allegedly set the house ablaze over previous enmity while the family was away visiting relatives. The entire house was reduced to ashes, leaving Khalek’s wife and three children living under the open sky.

Local representatives and political leaders visited the site following the incident. Alaiyarpur Union Parishad Chairman Gias Uddin Patwari and Ward Member Kamrul Hasan Komol urged authorities to ensure exemplary punishment for those responsible and called on affluent individuals to assist the affected family. Leaders from BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami also pledged support for Khalek’s family. Police confirmed that an investigation has begun and legal action will follow upon receiving a written complaint.

The fire destroyed all household belongings, including furniture and appliances, leaving the family destitute. Local officials and community members appealed for administrative and humanitarian assistance to help them rebuild their lives.

The trial of former Dhaka South City mayor Fazle Noor Taposh, former textiles and jute minister Jahangir Kabir Nanak, and 26 others began on June 8, 2026, before International Crimes Tribunal-1 in Dhaka. The case involves the killing of nine people, including Farhan Faiyaz and Mahmudul Rahman Soikat, during the July Revolution in Mohammadpur. The three-member tribunal, led by Justice Golam Mortuza Majumder, opened proceedings with introductory statements and the first witness testimony.

Earlier, on May 10, the tribunal had framed formal charges and set June 8 for the trial’s opening. Four accused are currently in custody and were brought to court from prison. The tribunal rejected discharge petitions before reading out three charges against the defendants, who all pleaded not guilty and sought justice.

The prosecution alleges that the accused, including senior police officials and leaders of banned local Awami League, Jubo League, and Chhatra League units, ordered and participated in shootings on July 17–19, 2024, that killed and injured protesters. The charges include crimes against humanity for the killings and attacks carried out in Mohammadpur during that period.

A man named Rajib, aged 40, was killed in a mob beating in Bandail (Jiangar) village under Sayesta Union of Singair upazila, Manikganj, early Monday morning. The incident occurred after he was accused of breaking into the house of Mohammad Hakim Ali and stealing cash and gold ornaments. Rajib, a resident of Dattakhanda village in Nawabganj upazila of Dhaka district, reportedly entered the house by cutting the window grill while four to five accomplices waited outside.

According to local sources, Rajib allegedly handed over about four lakh taka and four bhori of gold to his accomplices before they fled. When the homeowner noticed the intrusion and tried to resist, a scuffle ensued, leaving him injured. Locals later caught Rajib and beat him to death at the scene. Police recovered the body and sent it for autopsy. The homeowner is currently receiving treatment at Singair Upazila Health Complex.

Singair police stated that an investigation is underway, and legal action, including case preparation, is in progress.

A 20-year-old youth named Zobayer died on Sunday morning at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, four days after being stabbed by muggers in Bandar, Narayanganj. According to the report, when his relatives went to file a complaint at Bandar Police Station, Sub-Inspector (SI) Masud Rana allegedly demanded a bribe. Later that night, locals surrounded the police station with the victim’s body, demanding justice for both the killing and the alleged misconduct.

Following the protest, Bandar Police Station’s Officer-in-Charge Golam Mukter Ashraf Uddin confirmed that SI Masud Rana had been withdrawn to the police lines and that an investigation into the bribery allegation was underway. The victim, son of rickshaw puller Jahangir from Rajapur in Pabna, had been living in Enayetnagar, Bandar, for work. The attack occurred on June 3 when three unidentified assailants stabbed him and took his mobile phone.

Police said operations to arrest the suspects involved in the killing are continuing, while the bribery complaint is under official investigation.

A Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal activist was injured in Madarganj upazila of Jamalpur following a dispute over the assault of a bus driver. The incident occurred on Sunday evening when a Dhaka-bound Rajib Paribahan bus reached Jorkhali Enpur Bazar in Gunaritala Union. Local sources said counter masters Shafiqul Islam and Rahmatullah slapped driver Mominul after a previous disagreement, leading to a halt in bus operations. When student leader Bijoy Ahmed requested that the bus continue its journey, an argument broke out with Gunaritala Union BNP publicity secretary Sohel Rana, which escalated into a physical altercation. Locals alleged that Bijoy was attacked with a sharp weapon and later hospitalized.

Following the attack, transport workers suspended all Dhaka-bound bus services from Madarganj, leaving passengers stranded. Police led by Sub-Inspector Kamal Sarkar visited the scene to maintain order, while locals staged a protest demanding Sohel Rana’s arrest. Transport committee president Anwar Zahid Makhan said efforts were underway to restore normal operations.

Bus services remained suspended as of Sunday night, causing significant travel disruptions for passengers in the region.

Khulna city has witnessed a surge in killings, with 51 murders recorded over the past 17 months, according to Khulna Metropolitan Police (KMP). Between January and May 2026 alone, 16 murders occurred across eight police stations, while 37 were reported in 2025. The most recent and shocking case took place on May 30, when three members of the same family were found murdered in Sonadanga. Police identified a suspect who remains at large, and a case has been filed by the victims’ family.

Police officials said most killings stem from disputes among drug dealers and criminal groups, as well as family conflicts and political rivalries. KMP’s additional commissioner noted that many offenders return to crime after being released on bail. A senior intelligence officer added that criminals now possess modern weapons, while police face restrictions in their use. Khulna City Corporation administrator Nazrul Islam Manju expressed concern over the deteriorating law and order situation, saying the city is overwhelmed by drugs.

Sociologist Dr. Selina Ahmed from Khulna University attributed the rise in crime to moral decline and cultural shifts driven by media and technology, which she said are influencing social behavior and increasing instability.

A 17-year-old boy named Rashedul Islam died after being struck by lightning while playing football in Dhamrai, Dhaka. The incident occurred in the Gaotara area on the evening of June 8, 2026. Rashedul was playing with friends when lightning struck the field, causing severe injuries. Locals rushed him to a private clinic in Kawalipara, but as his condition worsened, he was transferred to Saturia Upazila Health Complex, where doctors declared him dead.

Rashedul was the second of three siblings and the younger son of Akkas Ali from Gaotara village under Jadavpur Union. He worked as a mason. The sudden death has cast a pall of grief over the local community.

The report highlights the tragic nature of the incident but does not mention any official response or further investigation into the lightning strike.

Detective Branch (DB) police in Jhalakathi arrested Sumon Chakraborty, the priest of the Kalibari Temple, with 20 yaba tablets from the Shitalakhola area of the town on Sunday evening. The arrest took place around 7 p.m. during a DB operation. Following the incident, the Kalibari Temple authority issued a press release announcing Sumon Chakraborty’s expulsion from his position as priest.

The arrest of a priest from one of the city’s major temples with illegal drugs has become a widely discussed topic in Jhalakathi. Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md. Mahmud Hasan of Jhalakathi Sadar Police Station confirmed that Sub-Inspector (SI) Md. Tariful Islam filed a regular case against the accused under Section 36(1) Schedule 10(a) of the Narcotics Control Act, 2018.

The case is now under investigation, and local authorities are proceeding according to the legal framework outlined in the narcotics law.

On Sunday, separate suspected shooting attacks in Israel left one person dead and four others injured, according to the country's emergency service organization and military. The Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency service reported that a man around 30 years old was found dead near Tzur Natan, close to the West Bank. Another person from the same area was hospitalized in serious condition.

The MDA added that two men, aged 50 and 30, were treated for injuries following another shooting at a petrol station near the city of Kokhav Yair. Additionally, a man around 30 years old received treatment for a gunshot wound to the hand in Tzur Yitzhak. The Israeli army stated that troops were deployed to the areas of Sa’lit and Tzur Yitzhak after reports of multiple shootings.

Police said they identified a suspected vehicle involved in the Kokhav Yair attack and neutralized one suspect. However, Israeli media reported that at least one attacker remains at large, prompting an ongoing security operation to locate the individual.

Train operations on the Dhaka-Chattogram route resumed after nearly six hours following a collision between a sand-laden pickup truck and the Paharika Express train in Mirsarai, Chattogram. The accident occurred around 9 a.m. on Sunday at Sonapahar Darbartila in Jorarganj Union when the pickup attempted to cross the railway line. Although the vehicle was severely damaged, the driver and helper escaped unharmed. Rail traffic was restored around 4 p.m. after a relief train removed the wreckage.

According to railway officials, the up-line was reopened first, while the down-line remained closed until the debris was cleared. The Paharika Express later resumed its journey toward Sylhet. Police and railway engineers worked jointly to restore the line, and train movement is now fully normal. The railway authority announced an investigation into the cause of the incident.

Local residents alleged that illegal sand extraction from nearby streams has been ongoing and claimed that stricter administrative action could have prevented such accidents.

Police in Jorarganj, under Mirsarai upazila of Chattogram, arrested six individuals including four activists of the Jubo League and Chhatra League during a special operation targeting suspects in multiple cases. The arrests were announced in a press release issued by Jorarganj Police Station on Sunday. The operation was conducted to maintain law and order and curb criminal activities in the area.

According to police sources, Sakib Uddin, Mehedi Hasan, and Moin Uddin were detained as suspects in one case, while Zahidul Alam Bhuiyan was arrested from the Baraiyarhat Bazar area in connection with another case. Additionally, Nazrul Islam Jibon was apprehended from the Muhuri Project area, and Ainul Islam Limon was arrested in front of Moscow Bakers at Baraiyarhat Bazar.

Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Abdul Halim stated that the special operations would continue to prevent crimes such as theft and robbery and to ensure stability in the law and order situation. Legal action is being taken against those involved.

Two meat sellers in Foyla market of Rampal upazila, Bagerhat, were sentenced to seven days of simple imprisonment and fined a total of 20,000 taka for selling rotten beef. The mobile court, led by Rampal Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land) and Executive Magistrate Abhijit Chakraborty, delivered the verdict on Sunday morning. Veterinary surgeon Dr. Abhijit Kumar was present during the operation.

The convicted sellers were identified as Harunur Rashid, 45, from Gobindapur village in Rampal, and Yamin Howlader, 30, from Khanpur area of Bagerhat Sadar. The mobile court acted on a complaint and veterinary prosecution under the Consumer Rights Protection Act, 2009. The seized rotten meat was later buried and destroyed.

Local residents alleged that Harunur Rashid had long been selling meat from dead or spoiled cattle under the guise of a regular beef business. They demanded the cancellation of his trading license and called for regular market monitoring to protect consumer health.

Police in Sitakunda, Chattogram, have filed a case against 72 individuals following a sudden rally, explosions, and gunfire near DC Park in Salimpur. The case names 37 people and lists 35 others as unidentified. Three suspects have been arrested and sent to jail through court orders, while operations continue to apprehend the remaining accused.

According to the case details, the incident occurred on Friday afternoon when a group of individuals, identified as members of the banned Awami League, Chhatra League, and Jubo League, staged a sudden rally on the port-bound road in front of DC Park. They reportedly chanted slogans against the state and government, detonated crude bombs, and fired several blank shots, causing panic among locals. Police later recovered evidence including exploded bomb remnants, cartridge shells, and wooden sticks.

Police officials stated that the rally participants had gathered with the intent to create unrest. Authorities have vowed to bring all involved under the law and to suppress any attempts to disrupt public safety and order.

A preliminary investigation into the recent fire at the cargo village area of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport has indicated that the blaze may have originated from a short circuit. The finding emerged during a meeting held at the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) office on Sunday, attended by the civil aviation minister, state minister, CAAB chairman, airline executives, and business representatives. The fire broke out late Friday night near Gate 9 of the airport’s cargo section and was quickly brought under control, preventing major damage.

Investigators said the cause is not yet confirmed as the inquiry continues, focusing on technical and safety aspects. Officials noted that repeated fires attributed to short circuits raise questions about structural weaknesses and lapses in safety management. The state minister emphasized accountability, stating that negligence, if proven, would lead to strict action to prevent recurrence.

The final report will detail the confirmed cause, identify any responsible parties, and include recommendations to strengthen electrical and fire safety systems across the cargo operations.