Armed assailants attacked the house of former central Jubo Dal member Haji Billal Hossain in Tongi, Gazipur, on Friday night, reportedly over a land inheritance dispute. The attackers, numbering between 150 and 200, vandalized the property and fired several blank shots. At least four people, including Billal’s son Abir Hossain Alok, were injured. Police from Tongi East Station visited the scene after receiving reports of gunfire.

According to Billal Hossain, the conflict stemmed from a long-standing dispute over inherited land. A settlement and registration were scheduled for Thursday, but the opposing party did not appear. Later, a group led by local men identified as Adnan Khan, Khokon Patowary, and Kawsar allegedly carried out the attack using local weapons and explosive-like devices. The injured were taken to Tongi Shaheed Ahsan Ullah Master General Hospital, while one victim was transferred to Dhaka Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment.

Tongi East Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md. Mehedi Hasan confirmed that police were dispatched to the scene and that legal procedures are underway.

A man in Cox’s Bazar’s Chakaria upazila allegedly hacked his disabled father to death on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. in the Moulvirkum area. The victim, identified as Khalilur Rahman Saudagar, 65, died at the scene after his son, Minarul Islam Russell, 30, attacked him with a sharp weapon, severing one of his hands. Locals detained the suspect immediately after the attack and handed him over to police.

According to local sources, family members and neighbors took the victim to the Chakaria Upazila Health Complex, where doctors declared him dead. A local rural physician said Russell had been quarrelling frequently with family members since separating from his wife several years ago. Chakaria Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md Monir Hossain confirmed that the accused was arrested with the help of residents and that the body was being sent to the Cox’s Bazar Sadar Hospital morgue.

Police stated that legal action would be taken once a written complaint is received from the family.

Two people were killed in a head-on collision between a truck and an auto-van in Domar upazila of Nilphamari district on Thursday evening. The accident occurred around 6:30 p.m. in front of Sonaray Bazar on the Domar-Debiganj highway. The deceased were identified as Mominul Islam, 38, son of the late Mofiz Uddin of Chilahati Sabujpara area, and pedestrian Bikash Chandra, 25, son of Okindra Chandra Roy of Mahiganj area.

According to police and local sources, a truck traveling from Debiganj toward Nilphamari collided head-on with an auto-van. The auto-van driver, Mominul Islam, died on the spot. The truck then lost control and hit pedestrian Bikash Chandra, who was standing by the roadside. He was rescued by Domar Fire Service and taken to Domar Upazila Health Complex, where doctors declared him dead.

Police and traffic officers arrived at the scene shortly after the incident and brought the situation under control. Despite the accident, traffic on the highway remained normal. Domar Police Station Officer-in-Charge Habibullah confirmed the deaths.

Police in Rajarhat, Kurigram detained a young man named Maidul Islam Manik on Friday afternoon for allegedly posting offensive remarks about Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his wife Ayesha (may Allah be pleased with her) on Facebook. The arrest took place in Nowdabash Barobari village under Umormajid Union after the post spread online and drew public anger.

According to police and local sources, the post shared from Manik’s personal Facebook account contained objectionable content that quickly circulated on social media, sparking outrage among local worshippers and residents. Fearing unrest, Rajarhat police promptly reached the area, brought the situation under control, and took the accused into custody.

Rajarhat Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md Mamunur Rashid stated that the man was detained for allegedly hurting religious sentiments. He confirmed that the suspect had been interrogated and that a case was being processed. The situation in the area is currently calm and stable.

A seven-year-old girl was allegedly subjected to an attempted rape in the Hajipara Sunnia Madrasa area of Chattogram’s Double Mooring police station on Friday around noon. Locals caught the accused young man and beat him before police arrived. When officers tried to control the situation, an angry crowd surrounded them, leaving the police trapped for nearly two hours. The child was taken to the One Stop Crisis Center at Chattogram Medical College Hospital in critical condition and is under intensive observation.

According to Double Mooring Police Station Officer-in-Charge Jamal Uddin, the police team reached the scene after receiving the report but faced strong resistance from residents. The accused was later rescued and taken to the police station for questioning. Witnesses said the man tried to drag the child to a secluded spot before locals intervened.

Chattogram Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner (Media) Aminur Rashid stated that the case is being investigated seriously, and the victim’s family has been provided with necessary medical and support services.

Police in Chapainawabganj recovered the hanging body of Iman Ahmed Payel, a local Chhatra League leader, from his home in Shibganj municipality on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred around 4 p.m., and officers arrived at the scene after being informed by family members. Payel was the son of Silu Moharil from Pithalitla village and served as the joint general secretary of the Shibganj municipal unit of the Chhatra League.

According to family members, Payel had been suffering from depression due to personal and family issues. On Friday, before the Jumu’ah prayer, he reportedly had an argument with his disabled mother and later locked himself in his room, where he was found hanging. Police recovered the body and sent it to Chapainawabganj District Hospital morgue for autopsy.

Officer-in-Charge Matiur Rahman of Shibganj Police Station confirmed the recovery and said no complaint had been filed by the family. Legal action will be taken after receiving the autopsy report.

Armed assailants set fire to an excavator and other equipment used in the Pilak canal re-excavation project in Guimara upazila of Khagrachhari district. The incident occurred on Wednesday night, and local authorities, including the Upazila Nirbahi Officer Mishkatul Tamanna and police, inspected the site the following morning. Police confirmed that the excavator was completely destroyed by fire.

The canal re-excavation is part of the nationwide “Canal Re-excavation Program 2026,” initiated to fulfill Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s election pledge. The Pilak canal project, costing 18 million taka, covers five kilometers, while the Teimatai canal project, costing 15.4 million taka, spans 4.1 kilometers. Earlier this month, local leaders of the regional group UPDF were accused of threatening project workers to halt operations unless extortion demands were met. The two projects had created employment for 773 low-income residents.

UPDF local organizer Durjoy Chakma denied involvement, calling the allegations false and conspiratorial. Police and administrative officials stated that legal action would be taken if formal complaints are filed.

Police in Bhangura upazila of Pabna have arrested two people, a father and son, in connection with an attack on Jamaat-e-Islami leader Zillur Rahman. The detainees, identified as Ainal Hossain, 60, and his son Hafizul Islam, 35, were arrested early Friday, May 22, during a police operation. Authorities said both are involved with the banned Awami League politics. The attack took place on Thursday night around 8:30 p.m. on the Kalinjira Bridge in Khanmarich Union, leaving Rahman critically injured. He is now receiving treatment in the ICU of Rajshahi Medical College Hospital.

Following the incident, a case was filed with Bhangura Police Station accusing 10 named individuals and about 50 unidentified persons of attempted murder. Officer-in-Charge Shafiul Azam stated that the arrested duo were sent to Pabna Jail through court on Friday morning. Police operations are ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects.

The investigation is continuing as law enforcement seeks to identify and arrest others involved in the violent attack.

A member of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), identified as Imon Acharya, was killed in Sylhet after being stabbed by a mugger who was fleeing from police pursuit. The incident occurred on Friday morning in the Topkhana area of Sylhet city. Imon Acharya, who was in plain clothes and present in the area for personal reasons, attempted to help police apprehend the suspect. During the struggle, the mugger stabbed him in the left side of his chest.

He was taken to Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital in critical condition, where he died around 1:30 p.m. while receiving treatment. The incident was confirmed by Additional Superintendent of Police and RAB-9 media officer K.M. Shahidul Islam Sohag.

Following the attack, police successfully detained the mugger involved in the stabbing, according to the RAB official.

A police officer named Ariful Islam was found hanging in a room at the Bogura Police Lines on Friday morning. He served as an assistant sub-inspector in the wireless branch. Police believe he may have taken his own life late Thursday night. The deceased, aged 40, was from Padmabil Ghoria village in Naldanga upazila of Natore. The incident was confirmed by Bogura Superintendent of Police Mirza Sayem Mahmud.

According to police sources, Ariful shared a room with colleagues and was last seen around 1 a.m. on Thursday night. When he was not found in the morning, colleagues discovered a nearby workshop room locked from inside and saw his body hanging from a ceiling fan through the window. The superintendent of police visited the scene, and a magistrate prepared an inquest report before the body was sent to Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital for autopsy.

Police said Ariful’s wife and children live in their village home, and no family disputes were reported. Preliminary findings suggest financial stress from debt may have led to the incident.

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-11 has arrested the prime suspect, Abdur Rahim, aged 29, in connection with the attempted robbery and throat-slitting attack on an autorickshaw driver in Fatullah, Narayanganj. Rahim, son of Nasir Uddin from Kamaldi area under Matlab South police station in Cumilla, was detained early Friday around 2 a.m. from the Deobhog area. A knife allegedly used in the crime was also recovered from his possession.

According to RAB, the incident occurred on Thursday, May 21, around noon in the Kashipur Banglabazar area of Fatullah. Two men, posing as passengers, boarded the autorickshaw of driver Aminul Islam and later tried to snatch the vehicle at a secluded spot. When Aminul resisted, one of the attackers struck him in the neck with a sharp knife, severely injuring him. Locals rushed to the scene after hearing his screams, and the assailants fled. The injured driver was taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital.

Following the attack, RAB-11 intensified surveillance and launched an operation to identify and capture those involved, leading to Rahim’s arrest.

Chattogram District Commissioner Zahidul Islam Miah said authorities are investigating whether any opportunist group was involved in Thursday night’s violence in Bakolia, which followed a child rape incident. He made the remarks on Friday afternoon while visiting the injured journalists and the assaulted child at Chattogram Medical College Hospital.

The commissioner stated that instead of reacting violently after such incidents, people should unite to prevent them in the first place. He noted that the administration handled the situation with patience, but several journalists and pedestrians were injured, and both public and state property were damaged, including a police vehicle that was set on fire. He warned that certain groups might exploit public anger for their own benefit and said the matter is being seriously investigated.

Zahidul Islam Miah added that if any opportunist group is found involved, action will be taken against them. The district administration has also taken responsibility for the medical treatment of the assaulted child and injured journalists.

British police have appealed to the public for information regarding alleged misconduct by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of King Charles III. Thames Valley Police announced on Friday that they are examining several aspects of Andrew’s behavior based on files released by the U.S. Department of Justice related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The force has already spoken with several witnesses and is also investigating a serious allegation that a woman was taken to a Windsor address in 2010 for sexual purposes.

Investigators have contacted the woman’s legal representatives, assuring that her case will be treated with care if she chooses to come forward. Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright described the inquiry as complex and urged anyone with information to contact police. The force is also assisting other UK police units in reaching out to Epstein’s victims and survivors.

The renewed appeal follows the release of government documents showing that Andrew’s 2001 appointment as special trade envoy occurred without background or security checks. Andrew, arrested in February 2026 on suspicion of misconduct but not formally charged, continues to deny all allegations.

The Bangladesh Coast Guard rescued 21 fishermen held hostage by the notorious Dayal Bahini and Boro Jahangir Bahini during two separate operations in the Sundarbans. The operations were conducted under the ongoing campaigns “Operation Restore Peace in Sundarbans” and “Operation Mangrove Shield.” A single-barrel gun and several rounds of ammunition were seized during the raids, according to a press release issued on May 22, 2026.

The first operation took place early on May 21 in the Andarmanik area of Koyra, Khulna, where 10 fishermen were freed after the gang fled into the forest. Later that day, another operation was carried out in the Boro Dudhmukh canal area of Dakop, Khulna, where 11 more fishermen were rescued following an exchange of gunfire. The armed robbers managed to escape, leaving behind the seized weapon and ammunition.

Authorities stated that legal action regarding the recovered arms is underway and that the rescued fishermen are being returned to their families. The Coast Guard reaffirmed its commitment to continue such operations until the Sundarbans region is completely free of bandit activity.

A Jamaat-e-Islami leader named Zillur Rahman was critically injured in an attack allegedly carried out by activists of the banned Awami League in Bhangura upazila of Pabna on Thursday night. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on the Kalinjira Bridge in Khanmarich Union. Locals rescued the bloodied victim and took him to the upazila health complex, from where he was later referred to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital in critical condition. The identities of the attackers were not immediately known.

Earlier that morning, Zillur Rahman reportedly had an argument with several Awami League workers and slapped one of them, which is believed to have triggered the later assault. Following the attack, local Member of Parliament Maulana Ali Asgar and his supporters went to the police station around 10 p.m. to express anger and demanded the arrest of the attackers within 24 hours, warning of tougher action if their demand was not met.

Bhangura Police Station Officer-in-Charge Sakiul Azam confirmed the incident and said a case was being filed. He declined to reveal the attackers’ names for investigation purposes.