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.

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Anisul Huq has expressed hope that the High Court will uphold the tribunal’s verdict in the Ramisa murder case. Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat on Sunday after the verdict was announced, he said the judgment was delivered within six working days of the trial’s start, and the government is satisfied with the death sentences handed to the two accused, Sohel Rana and Swapna Khatun.

The minister noted that there is no legal provision specifying how quickly a trial must conclude, but the government will take steps to ensure a prompt hearing once the case reaches the High Court. He added that although Ramisa cannot be returned to her parents, the authorities acted swiftly, completing the investigation by May 24 after the incident on May 19 and submitting the charge sheet within that time.

He also recalled that the Prime Minister had pledged to complete the trial within a month, and the lower court’s verdict fulfilled that commitment.

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Asaduzzaman announced that the verdict in the Ramisa rape and murder case was delivered within six working days. He made the statement on Sunday around noon while speaking to journalists at the Secretariat in Dhaka.

Responding to a question, the minister clarified that there is no legal provision specifying how many days a trial must take to conclude. He added that once the case documents reach the High Court, steps will be taken to ensure an expedited hearing. The minister expressed hope that the High Court will uphold the verdict.

According to the report, Ramisa’s father expressed satisfaction with the verdict and urged for its swift implementation. The minister described the quick judgment as a milestone in ensuring justice and reaffirmed that protecting children’s safety is a fundamental duty of a civilized nation.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Tribunal for Suppression of Violence Against Children has sentenced Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Khatun to death for the rape and murder of eight-year-old Ramisa in Pallabi, Mirpur. The verdict was delivered by Judge Masrur Saleqin on Sunday at around 11:30 a.m. State prosecutor Azizur Rahman expressed satisfaction with the ruling, stating that the prosecution successfully proved the charges through evidence and that the victim’s family has received justice.

According to case details, Ramisa, a second-grade student at Popular Model High School, was lured by Swapna Khatun into her home on the morning of May 19, where she was subsequently raped and killed. The case drew attention for its brutality and the swift judicial process leading to the verdict.

The prosecution and the victim’s family both welcomed the judgment, while the law minister expressed hope that the High Court would uphold the tribunal’s decision.

A Dhaka court has sentenced Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Khatun to death for the rape and murder of eight-year-old Ramisa in Pallabi, Mirpur. The verdict was delivered on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. by Judge Masrur Salehin of the Dhaka Metropolitan Tribunal for the Suppression of Violence Against Children. According to lawyers, the convicts have the right to appeal the judgment within seven working days.

The court imposed the maximum penalty under Section 9(2) of the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act. In addition to the death sentence, Sohel was fined 500,000 taka and Swapna 200,000 taka, with the compensation to be paid to Ramisa’s legal heirs. The court also ordered that if the fines are not paid, the convicts’ movable and immovable property be auctioned to provide compensation to the victim’s family.

The judgment has been described as a milestone for ensuring justice in child murder cases, with Ramisa’s father expressing satisfaction and calling for swift execution of the verdict. The law minister expressed hope that the High Court will uphold the ruling.

A Dhaka tribunal has sentenced Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Khatun to death for the rape and murder of eight-year-old Ramisa in Pallabi, Mirpur. The verdict was delivered on Sunday morning by Judge Masrur Salehin of the Dhaka Metropolitan Tribunal for Suppression of Violence Against Children. Sohel was also fined Tk 500,000 and Swapna Tk 200,000, with the compensation to be paid to Ramisa’s legal heirs. The court ordered that if the fines are not paid, the convicts’ assets will be auctioned to compensate the victim’s family.

The case stemmed from the May 19 incident when Ramisa, a second-grade student, was found dead in the suspects’ apartment. The murder sparked nationwide outrage and demands for swift justice. Police arrested Sohel from Narayanganj and Swapna from the crime scene, later filing charges under the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act and the Penal Code. The investigation included DNA, forensic, and witness evidence, which prosecutors said conclusively proved the charges.

The entire judicial process—from investigation to verdict—was completed in just 17 days, marking one of the fastest trials in recent memory. Observers believe the ruling sends a strong message against violence toward women and children.

A truck driver was killed when a covered van collided with the rear of another truck on the Dhaka–Chattogram Highway in the Amjad Bazar area of Chauddagram, Comilla, on Sunday morning. The deceased was identified as Kazi Zafar, 36, son of Zahirul Islam from Manikarhat village in Bhola’s Borhanuddin upazila. Witnesses said the accident occurred around 7 a.m. when the covered van, heading toward Chattogram, hit the moving truck from behind, leaving the front of the van severely damaged.

Locals rescued the injured driver and took him to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Police confirmed that traffic on the highway remained normal after the incident. Sub-Inspector Nazim Uddin of Miyabazar Highway Police Station stated that the legal process would be completed before handing over the body to the victim’s family.

Authorities have not reported any disruption to highway operations following the accident.

A fire broke out late Friday night at the cargo village of Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, marking the second such incident in eight months. The blaze started around 11:25 p.m. near Gate 9 in a courier shed storing imported goods. Airport and fire service units, along with air force personnel, brought the fire under control within minutes, preventing major damage. Civil Aviation State Minister Rashiduzzaman Millat formed a five-member investigation committee, noting that negligence could be a factor if short circuit is again found to be the cause.

Investigators described the incident as suspicious, questioning five DHL employees after finding inconsistencies in their accounts. CCTV footage showed one worker near the site moments before the fire, which erupted suddenly without signs of electrical sparks or power failure. The same DHL shed was also the source of a major fire last October, intensifying scrutiny over safety lapses in the high-security area.

Authorities said flight operations were unaffected, but business leaders expressed concern over repeated fires in a zone meant to be tightly secured. The investigation’s findings are now awaited to determine accountability and prevent recurrence.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Tribunal for Suppression of Violence Against Children is set to announce its verdict today, June 7, in the case of the rape and murder of schoolgirl Ramisa Akter in Pallabi. Judge Masrur Salekin will deliver the verdict in the presence of the accused, Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Akter. The case has drawn nationwide attention for its swift investigation and trial, with the verdict coming just 20 days after the crime.

According to the case record, Ramisa, a second-grade student, went missing on May 19 and was later found murdered in her neighbor Sohel Rana’s apartment. Sohel was arrested the next day, confessed to the crime, and was charged along with his wife for destroying evidence. The investigation was completed in five days, and the trial began on June 1. Sixteen witnesses testified within one day, and all legal proceedings concluded within four working days.

Security has been tightened around the court premises ahead of the verdict, with additional police deployed and media presence reported. The case has been described as a landmark in judicial speed within Bangladesh.

A collision occurred between the Paharika Express train and a truck at Bartakia in Mirsarai, Chattogram, on Sunday morning. Following the accident, rail communication between Dhaka and Chattogram has been suspended. The incident took place early in the day, disrupting one of the country’s busiest railway routes.

The report, published by Amar Desh Online, confirmed the disruption but did not provide details about casualties or the extent of the damage. The collision site, Bartakia, lies along a key section of the Dhaka-Chattogram railway line, which connects the capital with the major port city of Chattogram.

Further information regarding rescue operations, restoration of train services, or the cause of the collision was not immediately available at the time of reporting.

A tile worker named Rafiqul Islam died after being struck by lightning while cutting grass in a field in Ullapara upazila of Sirajganj district on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred in the Charimuri area of Koyra Union. Rafiqul, son of Dulal Hossain from Charimuri village, was collecting grass for his cattle when sudden rain and lightning struck, killing him on the spot.

Family members said Rafiqul was the only earning member of the household, and his sudden death has left the family in deep grief. Local police confirmed visiting the scene after receiving information about the incident.

The report highlights the vulnerability of rural workers to lightning strikes during seasonal weather changes in the region.