Nahid Islam, the convener of the National Citizens Party (NCP), expressed condolences to the family of a child who was brutally murdered in Rampura. On Friday night, February 27, he met the grieving family and assured them of his full support, pledging that justice would be ensured regardless of the perpetrator’s influence.

During his visit, Nahid Islam described the killing as a planned act and emphasized that those involved would face severe punishment. He urged the police administration to conduct an impartial investigation and ensure the swift arrest and prosecution of the offender. He also confirmed that one suspect had already been detained for questioning.

The visit highlighted the NCP leader’s call for accountability and justice in the case, as the investigation continues under police supervision.

International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors have accused former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte of killing thousands of people during his anti-drug campaign. The allegations were presented at the ICC in The Hague on Friday, during the final day of hearings on crimes against humanity. Prosecutor Julian Nichols stated that Duterte was proud of the killings and wanted to be remembered for them. The prosecution claimed Duterte led a 'death squad' while serving as Davao City mayor and continued similar actions as president.

A three-judge panel heard arguments from the prosecution, defense, and victims’ representatives throughout the week. Duterte did not attend the hearing, with his lawyers citing illness, while victims’ representatives said he avoided facing the families of those killed. The prosecution presented evidence of 76 killings as symbolic of thousands more, while the defense argued there was no direct proof linking Duterte to the murders.

Judges now have up to 60 days to issue a written decision, which could lead to a full trial, partial dismissal of charges, or complete acquittal.

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested Md. Anwar, the prime accused in the rape of a six-year-old girl in Jorarganj, Chattogram. The arrest took place on February 27, 2026, at Khan City Center in the Baraiyarhat area, following a directive from Chattogram-1 (Mirsharai) Member of Parliament Nurul Amin. The victim’s parents had sought justice from the MP on February 23, prompting him to instruct authorities to ensure the suspect’s swift arrest.

According to RAB, the incident occurred on February 11 when the child went to play at Anwar’s house and was later found crying, alleging that he had assaulted her. The victim’s mother discovered signs of physical harm, and the child was taken first to Mirsharai Upazila Health Complex and later referred to Chattogram Medical College Hospital. A case was filed under the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act on February 13.

RAB-7 officials confirmed that Anwar was handed over to Jorarganj police for legal proceedings, and the police later produced him before the court.

Three police officers, including a sub-inspector, were injured when a team from the district detective branch (DB) came under attack during an anti-drug operation in Charulail village of Dhalla Union, Singair upazila, Manikganj. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon when the team led by SI Md. Anwar Hossain detained a suspect, Md. Lablu Mia, with 20 yaba tablets. As police were returning with the detainee, his relatives and several locals allegedly attacked them and snatched him away. Two constables were hospitalized, while the SI received primary treatment.

Following the attack, SI Anwar Hossain filed two separate cases at Singair Police Station on Friday—one under the Narcotics Control Act naming Lablu as an accused, and another for assaulting police officers, naming 19 individuals and 15–20 unidentified persons. Police have so far arrested nine people, including several women and elderly individuals. The officer-in-charge stated that initial evidence links the detainees to the attack, while relatives of the arrested claim innocent people were detained. Police said further legal action will follow based on the investigation.

Authorities confirmed that operations to apprehend the remaining suspects are ongoing.

In Pabna’s Bhangura upazila, police have been accused of assaulting the wife, brother, and sister-in-law of a check dishonor case suspect after failing to find him at home. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Thursday night in Jhobjhobiya village. According to local sources, a police team led by Sub-Inspector Anis conducted a raid to arrest Abdur Rahim Rubel, a warrant-listed suspect and local Jamaat activist. When the family delayed opening the door, officers allegedly broke in.

Family members claimed that Rubel’s wife, Fazila Khatun, showed bail documents, but police verbally abused and beat her, Rubel’s brother Roni Islam, and sister-in-law Swapna Khatun, accusing them of helping Rubel escape. The injured were admitted to Bhangura Upazila Health Complex. Jamaat-e-Islami’s upazila leader Dr. Mohir Uddin visited the victims and condemned the incident, demanding punishment for those responsible.

Officer-in-Charge S.M. Mostafizur Rahman denied the allegations, stating that the family obstructed the arrest and behaved aggressively, injuring two police members who received treatment that night.

Jamiat Ulama-e-Islam Bangladesh has expressed deep concern and outrage over the brutal rape and murder of a child in Madhabdi, Narsingdi. In a statement issued to the media on Friday, the organization’s president Shaikhul Hadis Maulana Ubaidullah Faruq and secretary general Maulana Manjurul Islam Afendi strongly condemned the incident and demanded the immediate arrest and maximum punishment of the perpetrators.

The leaders described the crime as a grave affront to humanity, morality, and law, saying it has shocked and saddened the entire nation. They emphasized that ensuring children’s safety is a paramount duty of both the state and society, and called for a fair, swift, and influence-free judicial process to prevent such heinous acts in the future.

The statement urged all sections of society to unite in a social movement against child abuse and violence, stressing the importance of moral education, religious values, and family awareness. The leaders prayed for the deceased child’s soul and requested the government to ensure a fair investigation, speedy trial, and protection for the victim’s family while strengthening child protection nationwide.

Siam alias Imon, arrested in connection with the murder of schoolgirl Shahriar Sharmin Binti in Hazaribagh, has confessed to the crime before a Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate court on Friday, February 27, 2026. The confession was recorded by Magistrate Dilruba Afroz Tithi, confirmed by SI Abul Basar of the prosecution division. Siam was arrested by the Detective Branch police on Thursday morning from the Kathalbagan area and later produced before the court, where he voluntarily admitted his involvement.

According to the case details, Binti, a student of Rayerbazar High School, was attacked on Wednesday night near Haidar Hotel in Hazaribagh. CCTV footage showed her walking with Siam shortly before the incident. During an argument, Siam allegedly stabbed her multiple times with a sharp knife and fled the scene. Locals rescued the injured girl and took her to Sikder Medical and later to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared her dead.

Following the incident, Binti’s father, Md. Billal Hossain, filed a murder case at Hazaribagh Police Station on February 26, 2026.

Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating law and order situation across the country, citing recent incidents in Narsingdi and Rampura. In a joint statement issued on Friday, February 27, 2026, the organization’s central president Nurul Islam and secretary general Sibgatullah Sibga condemned the abduction and murder of a teenage girl in Narsingdi and the killing of a six-year-old child in Rampura after severe abuse.

According to the statement, the Narsingdi victim was abducted and killed after her family demanded justice for an earlier gang rape, while local political figures allegedly tried to protect the accused. In Rampura, police initially refused to register a case until public protests forced them to act, and the victim’s family later faced pressure to withdraw the case. The group claimed that such incidents reflect a broader pattern of violence, political impunity, and rising crime since the last election.

Chhatra Shibir urged authorities to ensure impartial investigations into all recent killings, rapes, and acts of violence, and to bring all perpetrators to justice regardless of political affiliation.

An imam from one of Utah’s largest mosques narrowly escaped injury after being targeted in a shooting on Monday evening during Ramadan. Imam Shuayb Din of the Utah Islamic Center was leaving his home for prayers when multiple bullets struck his car. Although he was unharmed, police recovered eight shell casings from the scene and released an image of a white passenger vehicle suspected to be involved. No arrests have been made, and the motive remains unconfirmed.

Din told local media that the attacker appeared to have prior knowledge of his residence, vehicle, and schedule. He said he had no personal enemies but feared the incident might be an Islamophobic hate crime. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) announced a $5,000 reward for information leading to the suspect’s arrest and urged stronger security for Muslim communities.

Utah State Senator Nate Blouin condemned the attack as an attempted murder, calling it horrific and unacceptable. He also suggested a possible link between the shooting and ongoing Islamophobic rhetoric in U.S. politics.

Police in Faridganj upazila of Chandpur recovered the throat-slit body of Nurjahan Begum, wife of a Kuwait expatriate named Abul Kalam, on Thursday in Bhaterhrit village under Rupsa Uttar Union. The body was found in the toilet of her home and later taken to the Faridganj Upazila Health Complex, where doctors declared her dead.

According to family members, Nurjahan’s daughter returned from college to find the house locked. After some time, she discovered the door open and found her mother’s body in the toilet. Local union council member Khorshed Alam said Nurjahan had taken loans from several NGOs, and representatives often visited to collect payments. He heard that some NGO workers had come to the house that morning, though their identities were not confirmed.

Faridganj Police Inspector (Investigation) Emdadul Haque stated that the body bore deep neck wounds and that legal procedures and autopsy were ongoing. Police have launched an investigation to uncover the motive behind the killing.

A man named Sheikh Sohel, 45, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Afil Gate area under Khanjahan Ali Police Station in Khulna on Thursday afternoon. According to local sources, Sohel was sitting at a motorcycle garage when attackers arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire, leaving him dead on the spot. He was the son of Bacchu Sheikh from the same area and was involved in internet service and fish farming businesses.

Police from Khanjahan Ali Station recovered the body and began an initial investigation, while a CID team collected evidence and verified information at the scene. Officer-in-Charge Hawlader Sanwar Hossain Mashum confirmed that Sohel was shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants and that senior police officials were present during the investigation.

Authorities stated that the deceased was a member of the extremist group Purbo Bangla Communist Party and had multiple murder cases filed against him. The investigation into the killing is ongoing.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested Mohammad Al Said, the Project Implementation Officer of Sonagazi Upazila in Feni, along with his office assistant, for allegedly taking bribes. The arrest took place on Thursday at the local Project Implementation Office, where an eight-member ACC team conducted a raid and caught them red-handed with bribe money.

According to ACC Noakhali regional office Deputy Director Md Faruk Ahmed, the officials were detained with Tk 1 lakh in cash during the operation. He also stated that Mohammad Al Said had previously taken Tk 5 lakh from various projects in Sonagazi and demanded Tk 12 lakh in bribes for the construction of five bridges in the area.

The ACC official confirmed that the suspects have been detained, necessary paperwork is being processed, and they will be handed over to the police for further legal action.

An unapproved LPG filling station owned by an Awami League leader exploded in Cox’s Bazar’s Kalatali area on Wednesday night, injuring at least 15 people and damaging over 50 nearby houses and shops. The newly built ‘N Alam Filling Station’ caught fire while gas was being unloaded. Fire service, army, BGB, police, and air force units jointly brought the blaze under control after seven hours of effort.

Ten of the injured were admitted to Cox’s Bazar Sadar Hospital, while six were later transferred to Chattogram Medical College Hospital and Dhaka’s Burn Institute for advanced treatment. A three-member investigation committee led by Additional District Magistrate Mohammad Shahidul Alam has been formed and has already visited the site.

Fire officials stated that the station was operating without approval or safety measures and that legal action would be taken against its owner, Nurul Alam, who is known to be active in Awami League politics. Local authorities confirmed that several houses and vehicles were damaged before the fire was contained.

An allegation has surfaced that the father of a local BNP leader has illegally occupied land belonging to C.N.B. Degree College in Niamati Union of Bakerganj upazila, Barishal, and started constructing tin-shed shops there. The incident has sparked anger and concern among residents. According to reports, on Thursday, a group led by Adud Farazi, father of Niamati Union BNP president Sohel Farazi, forcibly took possession of part of the college’s property and began building structures within the boundary of the old college building.

College founder Jobed Ali Khan stated that constructing private establishments on land officially recorded under the institution’s name is completely illegal and lamented the encroachment on educational property for commercial use. He alleged that Adud Farazi, along with Ashok Nandi and Swapan Nandi, occupied the land and erected tin-shed shops, demanding swift administrative action. Acting principal Biplob Halder confirmed that a legal case over the property is ongoing, yet construction proceeded despite the dispute. Upazila Nirbahi Officer Rumana Afroze said she had not been informed earlier but promised an investigation and necessary measures.

Attempts to contact the accused for comment were unsuccessful, the report added.

A fire broke out on February 26, 2026, around 11:15 a.m. in Barakotha Union’s Ward No. 1 of Uzirpur upazila in Barishal, destroying the homes of five families. The blaze reportedly began at the house of Md. Jalil Mallik and quickly spread to nearby houses. Local residents attempted to extinguish the flames but failed to bring the situation under control before the fire service arrived and contained the fire. The affected families include those of A. Jalil Mallik, Kabir Mallik, Siddiq Mallik, A. Haque Mallik, and A. Rob Mallik.

According to the Uzirpur Upazila Nirbahi Officer Mohammad Ali Suza, humanitarian assistance will be provided promptly to the affected families. The officer-in-charge of Uzirpur Model Police Station, Md. Rakibul Islam, stated that the fire service’s initial assessment suggests the fire originated from an electrical short circuit. An investigation into the incident is underway.

Preliminary estimates indicate that the total damage amounts to several lakh taka, with all five houses completely destroyed.