A mobile court in Satkhira sentenced a man named Anwar Hossain Khokon to two months of simple imprisonment and fined him 5,000 taka for illegally storing and selling fuel at inflated prices. The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained him on Monday from his residence in the Uttar Palashpol area of Satkhira town.

The mobile court, led by Executive Magistrates Md. Saiful Islam and Konoj Dewan under the district administration, delivered the punishment following the arrest. The operation was part of an enforcement drive against unauthorized fuel storage and price manipulation in the region.

The case highlights ongoing efforts by local authorities to curb illegal fuel trading and ensure compliance with government pricing and storage regulations in Satkhira.

Authorities in Sitakunda upazila of Chattogram seized approximately 25,000 liters of stolen diesel during a joint operation at the Jalil Gate area of Faujdarhat on Monday afternoon. The operation was conducted by the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation, the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence, and the upazila administration, led by Assistant Commissioner (Land) and Executive Magistrate Abdullah Al Mamun. Officials said the raid was based on secret information about an illegal fuel depot.

During the operation, around 22,000 liters of diesel stored in three oil vouchers and another 3,000 liters kept in a container were confiscated. No one from the depot ownership was found at the scene, though local sources claimed that two individuals named Anwar and Nasir had been running the illegal business for a long time.

Chattogram Deputy Commissioner Zahidul Islam Mia visited the site and stated that the administration maintains a zero-tolerance policy against illegal fuel storage and trading. He warned that both buyers and sellers must refrain from hoarding fuel or face legal action.

Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Police (DB) have arrested a man named Md. Ripon, aged 23, for allegedly creating fake Facebook accounts using the names and photos of senior government, police, and administrative officials. The arrest took place on Monday, March 30, near the Cancer Building of PG Hospital under Shahbagh Police Station. Two mobile phones were seized during the operation.

According to DB sources, a fraud ring had been using the identities of high-ranking officials to open fake Facebook accounts, post misleading content, and deceive the public. Analysis of the recovered phones revealed a logged-in fake account named “Doctor. Ayesha Khatun,” which was used to post deceptive materials featuring the Inspector General of Police and other key figures.

Preliminary interrogation indicated that Ripon had been conducting these fraudulent activities for a long time with the help of accomplices. Legal proceedings against him are currently underway.

A mobile court in Singra upazila of Natore fined a trader one lakh taka and sentenced him to two months in jail for illegally storing 11,000 liters of fuel. The operation took place around 3 p.m. on Monday at Asha Traders in Sherkol Bazar, owned by Altaf Sheikh. The court, led by Executive Magistrate and Upazila Nirbahi Officer Abdullah Al Rifat, found the trader guilty of hoarding fuel without valid documentation.

During the raid, officials recovered 49 barrels of diesel, 5 barrels of octane, 2 barrels of petrol, and 2 barrels of lubricants, totaling 11,000 liters. The magistrate stated that the action was part of efforts to address the ongoing fuel shortage in the area. The trader failed to produce legal papers for the stored fuel, leading to the fine and jail sentence.

Authorities ordered that the seized fuel be sold within seven days, aiming to prevent further disruption in local fuel supply.

Police in Noakhali have arrested eight people in connection with the killing of teenage gang leader Md. Nirab in the Andarchar area of Sadar upazila. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon following a dispute over territorial control and drug sales. Nirab was attacked in the Bangla Bazar area of Purba Maizchara village and later died while receiving treatment at Noakhali General Hospital. On Monday afternoon, the Chief Judicial Magistrate Court ordered the suspects to be sent to jail.

According to police and local sources, Nirab was involved in various criminal activities including theft, robbery, extortion, and illegal occupation. He was known locally as both a drug dealer and a gang leader. Following the incident, Abdul Gani, the victim’s father, filed a case with Sudharam Police Station on Sunday night naming 22 individuals as accused. Police subsequently detained eight of them for investigation.

Authorities continue to investigate the case to identify and apprehend the remaining suspects involved in the killing.

The Chattogram district administration seized 25,000 liters of illegally stored diesel from the Faujdarhat area on Monday evening. The operation took place in the Chalimpur residential area, where officials discovered three tanks filled with stolen fuel. Despite the recovery, no individuals involved in the illegal storage were arrested during the raid.

According to the district administration, the raid was conducted based on confidential information at a tin-fenced site near the Chalimpur residential gate. Alongside hundreds of oil drums, three large tanks containing the stolen diesel were found. The report indicates that the operation targeted a group allegedly trading stolen fuel using tanks labeled with the names Padma, Meghna, and Jamuna.

Chattogram Deputy Commissioner Zahidul Islam Miah stated that the government is taking strict action against illegal fuel hoarders, with around fifty cases filed so far. He also assured that the government maintains an adequate reserve of fuel.

A Dhaka court has granted a six-day remand for dismissed Lieutenant Colonel Afzal Naser, a former officer of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), in connection with the murder of Delwar Hossain. The order was issued on Monday, March 30, 2026, by Metropolitan Magistrate Md Hasib Ullah Piyash after a hearing. The investigating officer, DB Sub-Inspector Kofil Uddin, had sought a seven-day remand, supported by Public Prosecutor Omar Faruk Faruki.

During the hearing, the prosecution alleged that Afzal Naser had previously participated in the arrest and torture of political figures, including Tarique Rahman, and obstructed medical treatment for former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. The defense lawyer, Helal Uddin, argued that there were no specific allegations against his client and requested bail, noting that Naser had been dismissed from service and was working at United Group for livelihood.

According to the case file, Delwar Hossain was shot during an anti-discrimination student movement in Mirpur on July 19, 2024, and died two days later. His wife filed the murder case on July 6, 2025.

Journalist Shawkat Mahmud has been shown arrested in an anti-terrorism case filed at Shahbagh Police Station in connection with the launch of the organization 'Manch 71'. The order was issued on Monday, March 30, 2026, by Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Jewel Rana following a police petition. State lawyer Shamsuddoha Suman confirmed the court’s decision. Before the order, Mahmud was produced before the court, and the investigating officer, Inspector Md Akhtar Morshed, requested that he be shown arrested as an accused identified during the investigation.

According to the case statement, 'Manch 71' was formed on August 5 of the previous year to prevent distortion of Bangladesh’s Liberation War history. As part of its activities, a roundtable discussion was held on August 28 at the Dhaka Reporters Unity. During the event, a group of individuals entered the venue, created chaos, and confined some participants, including Abdul Latif Siddique and Professor Sheikh Hafizur Rahman. Police later detained 16 people and a case was filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act by Sub-Inspector Amirul Islam.

The case petition stated that showing Mahmud arrested was necessary for proper investigation and justice.

RAB-12 members arrested two individuals in Sirajganj’s Salonga area with counterfeit currency worth 1,269,700 taka. The detainees were identified as Robiul Islam, 20, and Abul Hasan, 29, both residents of Berabajua village in Raiganj upazila. The arrests were announced by RAB-12 Commander Additional DIG Md. Atikur Rahman Mia during a press briefing at the Sirajganj headquarters on Monday afternoon.

According to RAB-12, the operation was conducted on Sunday afternoon near the New Mayer Anchol Hotel in Hatikumrul following a tip-off about illegal trading of fake notes. The suspects were initially caught with 5,000 taka in counterfeit bills and two mobile phones. Based on their information, RAB later recovered an additional 1,264,700 taka in fake notes from a rented house in Dhopakandi area.

During preliminary questioning, the detainees reportedly admitted to running a counterfeit currency business across Sirajganj and nearby areas for an extended period. A case has been filed against them at Salonga Police Station.

Former Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) Commissioner Abdul Jalil Mandal was arrested by the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police on Monday evening from his residence in the capital’s Sabujbagh area. According to DB sources, he was wanted in a case related to the 2013 violence and casualties at Shapla Chattar in Motijheel, for which an arrest warrant had been issued earlier. The arrest was carried out based on that warrant.

DB Chief Additional Commissioner Shafiqul Islam confirmed the arrest, stating that Mandal was accused in a case filed with the International Crimes Tribunal over the Shapla Chattar incident. He added that the former police official would be produced before the court. Police sources said the investigation into the case had recently gained momentum, leading to renewed legal actions against those involved.

Abdul Jalil Mandal served as CMP Commissioner from 2014 to 2016 and previously held senior positions in the CMP, Rapid Action Battalion, and Dhaka Metropolitan Police.

Police in Fatullah, Narayanganj recovered a foreign-made pistol, a magazine, and seven rounds of live ammunition from an abandoned spot in front of the Ria Gop International Cricket Stadium on Monday morning. The operation was conducted around 10:30 a.m. by Sub-Inspector Ferdousur Rahman Imon and his team from Fatullah Model Police Station following a tip-off. No arrests have been made so far.

According to the Officer-in-Charge Abdul Mannan, the incident occurred amid a dispute between two local groups over unloading waste materials from the nearby Super Star factory. When one group gathered near a garment factory, locals chased them, prompting the suspects to flee and leave behind the weapon. Police have launched an investigation to trace the source of the firearm and identify those involved. Legal proceedings are underway.

Local residents reported that the conflict began when a man named Hamza was loading waste materials onto a truck and a rival group arrived, sparking the altercation that led to the recovery of the weapon.

A mobile court in Amtali upazila of Barguna fined the owner of Rahman Filling Station ten thousand taka for delivering less fuel than the paid amount. The operation was conducted on Sunday afternoon by Md. Ashraful Alam, the Assistant Commissioner (Land) and Executive Magistrate of Amtali. The owner, Abdur Rahman Talal, was penalized after the inspection confirmed the irregularity.

According to the magistrate, the fine was imposed following a complaint that the station sold only 800 grams of fuel instead of one liter. He stated that such drives would continue to ensure fairness in fuel distribution and protect consumer rights.

The incident highlights ongoing monitoring efforts by local administration to prevent fraudulent practices in fuel sales and maintain transparency in commercial transactions.

A joint team of the district administration, BSTI, and police conducted a raid at Anwar Zakaria Filling Station Limited on Portlink Road in Chattogram’s Halishahar area on Monday afternoon. The operation, led by an executive magistrate, began at 2 p.m. and uncovered 1,250 liters of octane and 14,000 liters of diesel, despite the station claiming to have suspended fuel sales.

Officials at the site said the fuel station had declared it was out of stock, but nearly 15,000 liters of fuel were found in storage tanks and a hidden storeroom. The team cross-checked the stock register and storage records to verify whether the fuel exceeded permitted limits. Station owner Md. Belal stated that his business was cooperating fully with the authorities and denied any wrongdoing, suggesting any discrepancies might be due to misunderstanding.

Fuel sales at the station were partially halted during the operation, causing traffic congestion on Portlink Road and nearby areas. Some customers alleged that the station had long been accused of short-measuring fuel.

A special team of RAB-5 recovered nine kilograms and 150 grams of gunpowder along with bomb-making materials during a raid in Shibganj upazila of Chapainawabganj. The operation took place on Sunday night in an orchard at Kathanipara area under Ghorapakhia Union, following a tip-off. The information was confirmed in a press release issued by the RAB-5 Chapainawabganj camp on Monday afternoon.

According to the RAB statement, the raid was led by company commander Fahaduzzaman Akand. No suspects were detained during the operation. The seized explosives were later handed over to Shibganj Police Station. Sub-inspector Abdul Alim of Shibganj police confirmed that the materials were deposited under a general diary entry and that legal action would follow.

Authorities have not yet identified those responsible for storing the explosives, and further investigation is expected to determine their source and intended use.

Assistant Sub-Inspector Jahangir Alam testified as the second witness in the murder case of Imam Hasan Taim, son of a police officer, at the International Crimes Tribunal-2 in Dhaka. He stated that Taim’s body was brought to the Rajarbagh Jame Mosque on July 21, 2024, after the July uprising. During the ritual washing, he observed multiple bullet wounds on the body, which appeared to have been caused by shotgun fire. The body was later handed over to Taim’s father, Moinal Hossain.

Two more witnesses also gave statements. Sub-Inspector Delwar Hossain said he was assigned to handle cases involving injured or deceased police personnel during the July movement. He recounted finding Taim’s body at a morgue near the new building of Dhaka Medical College Hospital after being informed that the victim had been shot. Inspector Nizam Uddin confirmed that the inquest report was prepared on July 21 in their presence.

The testimonies detailed the condition of the body and the official procedures followed after the incident.