A 30-year-old man named Md. Jasim Uddin, identified as mentally challenged, died early Sunday, June 7, 2026, while undergoing treatment at Feni General Hospital. He had been brought to the hospital around 11 p.m. on Saturday by unidentified individuals after being found injured near the city’s Boro Mosque area. Hospital officials confirmed that he had visible injury marks and died during treatment.

Police later identified the victim as the son of the late Tomsir Ali from Ronkeli village in Golapganj, Sylhet. According to Feni Model Police Station’s officer-in-charge Gazi Muhammad Fouzol Azim, Jasim Uddin was involved in a scuffle and altercation in the Boro Mosque area on Saturday night, during which he was beaten. The Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) has confirmed his identity and is conducting an inquiry into the incident.

Authorities stated that legal procedures are underway, and the body has been kept in the hospital morgue pending further investigation.

Railway police in Ishwardi, Pabna, recovered 725 grams of heroin worth about Tk 7.25 million during a special anti-drug operation on the Dhaka–Rajshahi-bound Dhumketu Express on Sunday, June 7, 2026. The operation was conducted under the direction of Pakshi Railway District Superintendent of Police Md Mehedi Hasan and supervised by Rajshahi Railway Police Station.

Officers found a blue travel bag placed above seats 39 and 40 in coach Exta-2, which aroused suspicion. Upon inspection, they discovered eight packets hidden in the bottom of the bag—seven containing 100 grams each and one containing 25 grams of heroin. The total 725 grams were seized as evidence. Ishwardi Railway Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md Ziaur Rahman confirmed the recovery and said an investigation is underway to identify and arrest those involved.

Railway police stated that regular operations against drug trafficking and smuggling will continue, with priority given to identifying and prosecuting offenders.

A 17-year-old youth named Oliullah Farazi died after being struck by lightning while fishing with his father in the Payra River near the sluice gate area of Pachakoralia Union in Taltoli upazila of Barguna. The incident occurred around 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Oliullah, son of Lokman Farazi, was fishing from a boat when sudden rain and thunder began, leading to the fatal strike. He lost consciousness immediately and was later declared dead at Amtali Upazila Health Complex.

According to local sources, the tragedy unfolded before the eyes of his father, leaving the community in deep mourning. Police from Taltoli station were dispatched to the scene following the report. Officer-in-Charge Saeedul Islam confirmed that necessary legal procedures are underway.

The incident has cast a pall of grief over the area, highlighting the recurring dangers of lightning strikes during fishing activities in coastal regions.

Several activists of the Chhatra League were reportedly beaten after being caught stealing fish from a farm owned by a Chhatra Dal leader and freedom fighter in Gafargaon, Mymensingh. The incident occurred early Sunday at Sholposhapila village under Pagla Police Station. According to local reports, around 10 to 12 individuals, including Awami League leader Azizul Haque and Chhatra League leaders Nahid Hasan, Amit, and Zahid Hasan, were involved in the alleged theft. Members of the Chhatra Dal and freedom fighters apprehended them and administered a public beating.

During the confrontation, several villagers associated with the fish project were injured in an attack by armed Chhatra League members. In total, seven people from both sides were reported injured. Pagla Police Station Officer-in-Charge Aminul Islam confirmed that a clash occurred over fish catching in the village but said he was unaware whether Awami League or Chhatra League members were involved.

Police are investigating the incident, though no further details about arrests or legal action were provided in the report.

A businessman was shot and robbed of 17,000 US dollars in Dhaka’s Motijheel area on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred around 3:15 p.m. near Janata Bank adjacent to Shapla Chattar, when unidentified assailants on a motorcycle opened fire on the victim, Lokman Hossain, and snatched his bag containing the money. He was critically injured and taken to Mugda Medical College Hospital for treatment.

Motijheel Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md. Kamruzzaman Talukder confirmed the incident, stating that the injured man was involved in the money exchange business. According to initial reports, Lokman sustained one bullet wound below his elbow and two below his knee. Bystanders rescued him and transported him to the hospital immediately after the attack.

Law enforcement authorities have launched an operation to identify and arrest those responsible for the shooting and robbery, according to police statements.

Police in Noakhali’s Sadar upazila have arrested 47 activists of banned student and youth wings following a sudden rally that led to clashes, vandalism, and tension in the area. The arrests were made over two days under the Anti-Terrorism Act, and the detainees have been sent to jail through court proceedings. District Police Superintendent T M Mosharraf Hossain confirmed the arrests and said legal processes are ongoing.

The incident began on Friday afternoon when members of the banned Noannoi Union units of Chhatra League and Jubo League organized a surprise march at Bandherhat Bazar. Police initially tried to stop the rally but failed to disperse it, according to local accounts. Subsequent clashes broke out between rival groups, resulting in damaged vehicles and heightened unrest.

Following the incident, Sudharam Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Touhidul Islam was reassigned to the police lines, which authorities described as a routine administrative transfer. Kamrul Islam has been appointed as the new officer-in-charge. Law enforcement operations continue in the area to maintain order.

Two young men died and two others were injured after falling from the roofs of moving trains in Sreemangal upazila of Moulvibazar. On Sunday afternoon, an unidentified man aged around 35 fell from the roof of the Chattogram-bound intercity Paharika Express near Dwarika Pal Mohila Degree College and died on the spot. Another man named Shamsu Mia, 30, was injured in the same incident. Both were initially reported to be from Rangpur district.

A day earlier, on Saturday afternoon, two others—Enamul Mia Fahim, 25, and Md. Siam, 18—were seriously injured after falling from the roof of the Jayantika Express at the same location. Fire service and railway police rescued them and took them to Sreemangal Upazila Health Complex. They were later transferred to Moulvibazar Sadar Hospital for advanced treatment, but Fahim’s condition worsened, and he died on the way to Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital.

According to Sreemangal Railway Police Station Officer-in-Charge Jahangir Alam, the body from Sunday’s incident was recovered and brought to the railway station, but the victim’s identity has not yet been confirmed.

A man named Md. Ayaz, aged 70, was shot and killed by his son in Ramu upazila of Cox’s Bazar following a dispute over land. The incident occurred on Friday night in the Bardheba area of Khuniapalong Union. According to local sources, an argument broke out between Ayaz and his son, Zobair Uddin, which escalated when Zobair allegedly used an illegal firearm to shoot his father. Ayaz was initially taken to Cox’s Bazar Sadar Hospital and later transferred to Evercare Hospital in Chattogram, where he died on Sunday morning.

Police confirmed the incident and stated that Zobair Uddin has gone into hiding since the shooting. Ramu Police Station Officer-in-Charge Monirul Islam Bhuiyan said a special operation is underway to arrest the suspect.

Authorities have not yet disclosed further details about the weapon or the legal status of the land dispute.

A 35-year-old man named Achai Sardar was beaten by locals in Kushtia’s Char Milpara area on Sunday after being accused of raping a 10-year-old girl. The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m., and the child was taken to the hospital for medical examination. The accused is currently under police guard and receiving treatment at Kushtia General Hospital.

According to hospital authorities, initial medical findings indicate signs of sexual assault, though confirmation will depend on further examination. Local sources said the man lured the child to a nearby school, confined one child in a room, and sent another away, who then informed family members. The unconscious victim was later rescued and taken to the hospital.

Kushtia’s Additional Superintendent of Police Faisal Mahmud stated that preliminary evidence suggests the child was either raped or an attempt was made. The investigation is ongoing to confirm the details of the incident.

A public display of weapons by a teenage gang at Anand Pilot School field in Burichang upazila of Cumilla has triggered widespread concern, as more than 48 hours have passed without any arrests. The incident occurred on June 5, when a group of teenagers staged a show of force with local and firearm-like weapons. Despite clear images and videos identifying the participants, law enforcement agencies have yet to detain anyone, fueling anger and frustration among residents.

Local sources said the gang had hinted at their plan through a video message on June 3. Police later confirmed identifying the suspects but admitted they had fled the area. Burichang police station’s officer-in-charge Lutfor Rahman stated that operations to arrest them are ongoing. Cumilla-5 MP Haji Jasim Uddin said a zero-tolerance policy would be applied against such gangs, similar to anti-drug measures.

Residents and parents expressed deep concern over the growing influence of teenage gangs, alleging their involvement in extortion and violence. They demanded swift arrests and exemplary punishment to restore public safety.

Bangladesh’s Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said the government will draw the attention of the Supreme Court and the Attorney General’s Office to advance the death reference hearing in the Ramisa murder case, considering its brutality and significance. He made the remarks on Sunday at his office in the Ministry of Home Affairs in Dhaka while speaking to reporters.

The minister described the verdict in the case as a historic milestone in the country’s judicial and investigative history. He noted that DNA testing and autopsy were completed swiftly, and the charge sheet was submitted in record time. Judges and court officials even canceled their Eid holidays to complete the trial, which he called a unique example of national and social responsibility.

He further stated that police officers would be rewarded for exemplary performance and punished for negligence or misconduct. The minister praised the police for their professionalism in solving several complex cases, including the Ramisa murder, and highlighted recent instances where police actions saved lives and solved difficult cases.

Attorney General Barrister Ruhul Kudddus Kajol said the swift verdict in the Pallabi child rape and murder case would remain a milestone for the judiciary. He made the remark on Sunday afternoon at the Dhaka Metropolitan Court premises after the judgment was announced. Expressing satisfaction, he noted that the investigation officer had submitted the report promptly, preventing any delay in the trial. Kajol added that once the reference and paper book arrive from the trial court, the legal process in the higher court will begin quickly.

Earlier in the day, Judge Masrur Salehin of the Child Violence Prevention Tribunal sentenced the main accused, Sohel Rana, and his wife, Swapna Akter, to death for raping and murdering a schoolgirl in Pallabi. The verdict came just 19 days after the killing. Tight security was maintained around the court during the proceedings.

The case drew attention for its unprecedented speed, with the charge sheet filed on May 24 and the trial completed within six working days, including testimony from 16 witnesses in a single day.

During the Eid-ul-Azha travel period, Bangladesh witnessed 442 transport accidents that left 438 people dead and 1,340 injured, according to data released by the Bangladesh Passenger Welfare Association at a press conference in Dhaka Reporters Unity. Between May 21 and June 4, a total of 394 road accidents caused 402 deaths and 1,294 injuries, while 31 rail accidents killed 23 people and 17 waterway accidents claimed 13 lives.

The report showed a 3.95 percent rise in road accidents, 3.07 percent increase in fatalities, and 9.47 percent rise in injuries compared to the previous year. Motorcycles accounted for 38.83 percent of all road accidents, with 159 deaths and 180 injuries. The majority of accidents occurred on national highways, and most were caused by head-on collisions or loss of control.

The association attributed the rise in accidents to poor road conditions, reckless driving, driver shortages, and unfit vehicles. It urged long-term reforms, including modernizing public transport, implementing technology-based traffic control, and ensuring proper driver training and vehicle fitness enforcement.

CNG-run auto-rickshaw drivers staged a protest on the Bogura-Natore highway on Sunday, alleging extortion and harassment by Kundarhat Highway Police. The blockade began around 11 a.m. at Jamadar Pukur area in Shahjahanpur upazila and continued for about two hours. Witnesses said hundreds of auto-rickshaws were parked on the highway as drivers chanted slogans demanding an end to alleged extortion. The protest caused severe traffic congestion, leaving about 1,500 vehicles stranded and disrupting road communication between northern, southern, and western regions.

Police from Shahjahanpur station, led by Officer-in-Charge Ashiq Iqbal, arrived at the scene and held discussions with the protesters. The blockade was lifted after a mutual understanding was reached, restoring normal traffic flow. Kundarhat Highway Police Officer-in-Charge Hafiz Uddin denied the allegations, stating that no evidence of extortion by police personnel had been found and that legal action would be taken if any officer were proven involved.

The incident temporarily disrupted regional transport and highlighted tensions between local drivers and highway police authorities.

A Dhaka court has sentenced Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Khatun to death for the rape and murder of schoolgirl Ramisa Akter in Pallabi. The verdict was delivered on Sunday, June 7, 2026, by Judge Masrur Salehin of the Dhaka Metropolitan Tribunal for the Suppression of Violence Against Children. Ramisa’s father, Abdul Hannan Molla, expressed satisfaction with the ruling and urged for its swift execution, thanking all who supported his family during the case.

The court observed that evidence confirmed rape and multiple injuries before the killing, and noted that Sohel voluntarily confessed without later retracting his statement. Swapna was found to have helped her husband escape. The trial concluded in just four working days, with heightened security around the court during the verdict announcement. The case stemmed from the May 19, 2026, incident when Ramisa, a second-grade student, was lured into the couple’s home and later found murdered.

Police arrested Swapna at the scene and later detained Sohel in Narayanganj using digital tracking. Ramisa’s father filed the case at Pallabi Police Station on May 20, 2026.