A Rohingya teenager was seriously injured when a landmine, allegedly planted by Myanmar’s armed rebel group Arakan Army, exploded near the Balukhali border in Ukhiya upazila of Cox’s Bazar on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The incident occurred around 1 p.m. along the zero line of the Naf River. The victim, 15-year-old Abdul Hakim, is the son of Mohammad Ibrahim, a resident of Block A in Camp 19 of the Ukhiya Rohingya refugee settlement. Locals rescued him and took him for urgent medical treatment after the blast severed his leg.

According to Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) officials, the explosion happened when Hakim was returning to shore after fishing in the Naf River. The blast caused severe injuries, including the amputation of his right ankle. BGB’s Ukhiya Battalion 64 commander stated that such mines are planted inside Myanmar territory and pose a serious risk to people near the border.

Frequent landmine explosions in the border area have created widespread fear among local residents, who are urging authorities to identify dangerous zones and strengthen security measures.

Police have arrested Faisal Matubbar, a banned Chhatra League leader, for his involvement in an attack on the anti-discrimination student movement in Madaripur. The arrest took place on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in his home area of Ghatokchar under Kendua Union. Faisal faces multiple cases, including charges related to the killings of Roman Bepari and Tawhid Sannamat, obstruction of police duties, and violations of the Anti-Terrorism Act. He was previously arrested but resumed violent activities after being released on bail.

According to police, Faisal was sent to jail through the Madaripur court following his arrest. He was shown arrested in an anti-terrorism case and other pending cases without bail. Faisal, son of Zainal Matubbar, was previously associated with the Chhatra League and linked to activities under former Awami League minister Shajahan Khan’s faction. Videos of his armed attacks on students during the 2024 anti-discrimination protests in Mostafapur and near the Youth Development office had circulated widely on social media.

Authorities confirmed that Faisal remains an accused in multiple ongoing cases under the Anti-Terrorism Act.

A police officer in Jhenaidah’s Kaliganj upazila has been closed to the police lines following allegations of assault and misconduct against motorcyclists at a local filling station. The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at Ayesha Filling Station in Kaliganj town, where Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Abdullah Al Mamun was accused of beating several bikers with a baton, verbally abusing them, and damaging motorcycles. A video of the incident, recorded by journalists at the scene, later went viral on social media, prompting widespread criticism.

Following the viral video, senior officials of Jhenaidah district police ordered ASI Mamun’s removal to the police lines on Saturday evening. Local residents claimed he had faced similar misconduct allegations before. ASI Mamun denied the accusations, saying he was only maintaining order and that a biker accidentally ran over his foot, after which he pushed the person away. Kaliganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge Jellal Hossain confirmed the transfer but said it was unclear whether the decision was due to the video or other administrative reasons.

A violent armed attack took place at a businessman’s residence in Palongkhali Union of Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, late Sunday night after he allegedly refused to pay Tk 2 million in extortion money. During the assault, the attackers attempted to abduct the homeowner, Abdur Rashid Saudagar, and his two sons. Villagers intervened, prompting the assailants to fire indiscriminately before fleeing. At least five people, including a woman, were injured, and one victim, Abdul Majid, was hospitalized with serious stab wounds.

According to the victim, the attack was led by Syedul Bashar from the same union’s Ward 9, who had earlier demanded the extortion money before Eid. Local witnesses said the sound of gunfire caused panic across the area. Palongkhali Union Parishad Chairman Gafur Uddin Chowdhury described the incident as highly alarming and urged swift administrative action to maintain law and order.

Ukhiya Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mujibur Rahman confirmed that police visited the scene and said legal action would follow upon receiving a written complaint.

The trial of the 2019 FR Tower fire case in Dhaka, which killed 26 people and injured 71, has encountered delays as several accused have approached the High Court seeking to halt proceedings. One accused, BNP leader Tajvirul Islam, has already obtained a stay order on the trial. The case, currently under the Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge’s Court, began in August last year after charges were framed against seven defendants. The next hearing for witness testimony is scheduled for April 5.

The case was filed following the March 28, 2019 fire at the FR Tower on Banani’s Kamal Ataturk Avenue. After investigation, police charged eight individuals in December 2022, excluding Rupayan Group chairman Liakat Ali Khan Mukul. The court later ordered further investigation by the Police Bureau of Investigation. Two of the accused have since died.

Defense lawyers argue that the accused were flat owners, not involved in the building’s construction, and that the real culprits were excluded from the charge sheet. The prosecution maintains readiness to proceed with witness testimony unless the High Court’s stay order prevents it.

A major fire broke out on Sunday afternoon at the BD Food BD Sea Foods cold storage in Chattogram’s Sagorika area. The blaze spread rapidly throughout the facility after it started suddenly, fueled by a large stock of fish stored inside. Fire Service and Civil Defense units from Agrabad and Bandar stations initially responded, but as the situation worsened, the number of deployed units increased to eight. After nearly two hours of continuous effort, firefighters managed to bring the fire under control.

According to Fire Service Deputy Director Md. Jasim Uddin, more than two thousand tons of fish and cartons were stored in the cold storage, intensifying the flames. Firefighters faced difficulties due to narrow passages inside the facility while removing cartons, clearing smoke, and reducing internal heat. Preliminary reports indicated that no one was trapped inside during the incident, though rescue teams continued to search the area to confirm. The exact cause of the fire remains unknown, and authorities are assessing the extent of the damage.

A Dhaka court has ordered a six-day remand for retired Lieutenant General and former MP Masud Uddin Chowdhury in a human trafficking case filed at Paltan Police Station. The order was issued on Sunday, March 29, 2026, by Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Joshita Islam after the accused was produced before the court following a previous five-day remand. The investigating officer, DB Police Sub-Inspector Md. Raihanur Rahman, had sought a seven-day remand for further interrogation.

According to the prosecution, Chowdhury’s name appears in the case’s first information report, which accuses him of involvement in a syndicate that dominated the overseas labor market and extorted large sums from recruiting agencies. The plaintiff, Altab Khan, owner of Afia Overseas, alleged that the group forced him to pay Tk 12.56 crore and caused business losses worth Tk 20 crore. The defense argued that there were no specific allegations beyond the FIR and that the repeated remands were intended to humiliate the 72-year-old accused.

The court granted six days of remand, citing the need to question Chowdhury about agency selection processes, FWCMS operations, and recovery of embezzled funds.

Aviation Security (Avsec) officials seized 153 gold bars from the cargo compartment toilet of a Biman Bangladesh Airlines aircraft at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. The seizure took place on Saturday night, according to an airport authority statement released on Sunday. The flight, BG-348, had arrived from Dubai around 9 p.m. and was parked at boarding bridge C-2. No arrests were made in connection with the incident.

Authorities said the aircraft had been under surveillance based on intelligence information before landing. After arrival, a joint operation involving intelligence agencies and Avsec personnel was conducted. During the search, officials found the gold bars wrapped in white cloth behind a toilet panel in the cargo hold. Each bar weighed 116 grams, totaling 17.784 kilograms, with an estimated market value of about Tk 38 crore.

The seized gold has been handed over to the airport customs authorities. Intelligence agencies have launched a detailed investigation to identify those involved in the smuggling attempt.

Police in Naogaon recovered 325 rounds of .303 rifle ammunition buried underground in a crop field in Badalgachhi upazila. The discovery was made on Sunday morning, March 29, 2026, in Deuliya village under Adhaipur Union. Local farmers found the ammunition while digging soil and immediately informed the police, who then retrieved the bullets from the site.

According to the investigation officer of Badalgachhi Police Station, the ammunition was found in an abandoned condition. The bullets were hidden beneath the soil and were noticed accidentally by the farmers during their fieldwork. Law enforcement officials collected all 325 rounds from the location for further examination.

Authorities have not yet disclosed how the ammunition came to be buried in the area or whether any investigation has been launched to trace its origin.

A major fire erupted at a cold storage facility in the Sagorika area of Chattogram on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The blaze spread rapidly throughout the warehouse, filling the surrounding area with thick smoke and causing panic among local residents. Eight units of the Fire Service are currently working tirelessly to bring the fire under control.

According to the Fire Service control room, multiple units were dispatched immediately after receiving the alert. As the intensity of the fire increased, additional units were deployed in phases. Rescue teams are also searching the facility to determine whether any workers or employees remain trapped inside.

The exact cause of the fire has not yet been determined, and assessments are underway to estimate the extent of the damage.

The International Crimes Tribunal-2 has ordered retired Lieutenant Generals Mamun Khaled and Masud Uddin Chowdhury to appear before the court on April 7. The order was issued around 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Mamun Khaled, a former director general of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), has been shown arrested in a disappearance case, while Masud Uddin Chowdhury has been shown arrested in a case related to a July killing incident.

Earlier in the morning, the prosecution filed petitions to show both retired officers arrested in their respective cases. The tribunal granted the petitions and subsequently issued the order for their appearance. The proceedings were conducted under the jurisdiction of International Crimes Tribunal-2.

The next hearing is scheduled for April 7, when both accused are expected to be presented before the tribunal as per the court’s directive.

A fuel station manager was killed in Narail’s Tularampur area after being allegedly run over by a truck driver following a dispute over fuel availability. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Saturday when the driver, identified as Sujat Molya, reportedly attacked the manager, Nahid Sardar, after being told that diesel was unavailable at the Messrs Tanvir Filling and Gas Station. Nahid’s companion, Jihadul, was seriously injured in the attack.

Police and witnesses said the driver had earlier argued with the manager and threatened him before waiting near the station. When Nahid and his friend left on a motorcycle, the driver allegedly chased them and ran them over about 150 to 200 yards from the station along the Jessore-Narail highway. Nahid died on the spot, and his injured companion was first taken to Narail Sadar Hospital and later transferred to Dhaka’s Pangu Hospital.

Highway police confirmed that the accused driver fled with the truck. Efforts are underway to apprehend him, and legal action has been initiated.

A fire broke out at the central July Memorial in Shariatpur district, according to a report published on March 29, 2026. The incident gained attention after Mohsin Madbor, identified as the district convener of a banned organization named Chhatra League, posted a video of the fire on his personal Facebook account last Friday.

Former convener of the District Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, Imran Al Nazir, criticized the local administration, saying repeated incidents like this occur due to administrative failure. He described the fire as not only an act of arson but also an insult to the memory of July. Nazir warned that if those responsible are not arrested promptly, the administration itself should be held accountable.

The report did not mention the extent of the damage or whether any arrests had been made following the incident.

The prosecution has filed a petition to show Lieutenant General (Retd.) Mamun Khaled, former Director General of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), and Lieutenant General (Retd.) Masud Uddin Chowdhury as arrested in cases pending before the International Crimes Tribunal. The application was submitted on Sunday morning to Tribunal-2, confirmed by prosecutor Gazi M H Tamim.

According to tribunal sources, Mamun Khaled faces a case related to enforced disappearance, while Masud Uddin Chowdhury is implicated in a case concerning the July killings. Both cases are being handled under the jurisdiction of the International Crimes Tribunal, which deals with serious offenses under international and domestic law.

The tribunal has also directed that Mamun Khaled and Masud Uddin Chowdhury appear before it on April 7, marking the next procedural step in the ongoing legal process.

A mobile court led by Sitakunda Upazila Nirbahi Officer and Executive Magistrate Md. Fakhrul Islam conducted an operation in the Bhatiari area on Saturday amid a nationwide fuel supply crisis. The court fined Bhatiari Filling Station Tk 50,000 under the Mobile Court Act for concealing government information and discrepancies in oil stock records. Officials found that the station reported 1,100 liters of octane but actually stored 1,069 liters more than declared.

To prevent illegal fuel hoarding or smuggling, the administration has appointed tag officers at every petrol pump for regular monitoring. While most stations maintained accurate records, irregularities were confirmed at Bhatiari Filling Station, prompting legal action. The same mobile court also fined three minibuses Tk 2,000 each for overcharging passengers on the Alangkar–Sitakunda route.

Officials said the trend of overcharging has recently increased, causing financial distress to passengers. They pledged to continue regular drives and urged passengers to report any fare violations immediately. Local residents welcomed the initiative as timely and beneficial for restoring discipline in the fuel and transport sectors.