A Dhaka court has ordered four members of an organized human skeleton theft ring to be sent to jail after their arrest in the Tejgaon area. The order was issued on Tuesday by Metropolitan Magistrate Mohammad Ehsanul Islam. The accused are Kazi Zohurul Islam alias Soumik, Md. Abul Kalam, Asadul Munshi alias Jasim alias Ershad, and Faisal Ahmed. Police recovered a total of 47 human skulls and bones during multiple operations.

According to case details, Tejgaon police acted on a tip-off and first arrested Kazi Zohurul Islam near the Manipuripara cemetery early Sunday, recovering one skeleton. Based on his information, two more suspects were detained near Tejgaon College with two skeletons. Later, police raided the Sapporo Dental College Hospital hostel in Uttara, where Faisal was arrested with 44 skeletons allegedly stolen from cemeteries across the country.

Investigators said the group collected human skeletons from cemeteries in Gazipur and other areas and sold them at high prices. A case has been filed at Tejgaon Police Station over the incident.

A Dhaka court has accepted the charge sheet against 28 accused in the case over the fatal beating of Tofazzal Hossain, a mentally unstable man, at Dhaka University’s Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall. On March 10, 2026, Metropolitan Magistrate Jewel Rana issued arrest warrants for 22 fugitives while taking cognizance of the charges. Among the accused, four are in jail, two are on bail, and the rest remain absconding.

The incident occurred on September 18, 2024, when Tofazzal was beaten to death by students who suspected him of theft. The following day, a case was filed at Shahbagh Police Station by a university estate office supervisor. After initial investigation and dissatisfaction from the university administration, the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) was ordered to reinvestigate. PBI later submitted a new charge sheet on December 15, 2025, naming 28 individuals, including seven new suspects.

The court’s latest order advances the legal process against those accused in the killing, with further proceedings expected following the execution of the arrest warrants.

A Dhaka court has issued a travel ban on retired Lieutenant Colonel Asadul Islam and his wife Nasreen Shams amid corruption allegations. The order was given on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, by Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Sabbir Foyez. Court bench assistant Riaz Hossain confirmed the decision. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), represented by Assistant Director Abdul Malek, had petitioned for the restriction.

According to the ACC’s application, Asadul Islam is accused of acquiring wealth beyond known income sources and conducting suspicious transactions through his bank accounts. The commission is currently investigating these allegations. Reliable sources reportedly informed investigators that Asadul Islam and his wife were attempting to leave the country.

The court imposed the travel ban to ensure an unhindered investigation into the corruption allegations. The order prevents both individuals from traveling abroad until further notice.

Bahrain police have arrested six expatriates, including a Bangladeshi national, for allegedly posting and sharing videos supporting Iran on social media. The arrests took place amid heightened tensions in the Middle East related to ongoing conflict. The Bangladeshi detainee has been identified as Mohammad Israfil Mir, while the other five individuals are Pakistani nationals. The arrests were reported on Monday by Bahrain’s state news agency and local media, citing the country’s Ministry of Interior.

According to the reports, the arrests were carried out following an investigation by the Ministry of Interior’s Anti-Corruption and Cybercrime Directorate. The ministry stated that the individuals were detained for their online activities that allegedly supported Iran during a period of regional unrest.

The incident highlights Bahrain’s continued monitoring of online content and its enforcement of cybercrime laws, particularly in the context of regional political sensitivities.

Abdullah Al Jaber, member secretary of Inquilab Monch, stated that the planner behind the murder of Sharif Osman Hadi remains at large. Speaking at a press conference in Shahbagh, Dhaka, on Monday afternoon, he said that although the main accused has been arrested, the key planner and accomplices have not yet been detained. The organization also expressed a lack of confidence in the current administration’s handling of the case.

Jaber called for a separate investigation under the supervision of the United Nations to ensure impartial justice for Hadi’s killing. He said the group would formally request UN intervention from the government. According to him, recent political remarks and police behavior have created confusion and reduced the organization’s trust in the judicial process.

Authorities have arrested two individuals from West Bengal in connection with the murder, including prime suspect Faisal Karim Masud. The state police have filed a case against them for illegal entry into India, and both have been placed in 14-day police custody following their court appearance.

Inqilab Mancha has alleged that the masterminds and financiers behind the killing of Shahid Osman Hadi remain at large despite the arrest of the main shooter. At an emergency press conference held in Dhaka’s Shahbagh on March 9, the group’s member secretary Abdullah Al Jaber said they had confirmed the arrest of the prime accused, Faisal Karim Masud, in India. He described the arrest, which came 87 days after the murder, as a significant step forward but insisted that those who planned and financed the attack must also be exposed.

Jaber claimed that an earlier investigation by the Detective Branch attempted to suppress the case, but the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has since taken over. He said the CID confirmed efforts to bring the shooter back to Bangladesh and identify others involved. While thanking investigators for progress, he warned against political bargaining over the arrest and urged swift completion of international legal processes.

Reiterating the call for a UN-supervised investigation, Jaber said the government should update the public on whether the UN has agreed to take charge and what cooperation will be provided to ensure impartial justice.

West Bengal Police have filed a case against two Bangladeshi nationals, Faisal Karim Masud and Alamgir Hossain, for illegal entry into India after their arrest in connection with the murder of Sharif Osman Hadi, convener of Inquilab Manch. The two were detained near Bongaon, close to the India-Bangladesh border, and were found without Indian identification documents. They have been remanded to 14 days of police custody following their court appearance.

A police officer told BBC Bangla that the decision to hand over the suspects to Bangladesh does not fall under the jurisdiction of the state police. The Bangladeshi Deputy High Commission in Kolkata has requested consular access to meet the detainees through the Indian government. The officer added that, given the sensitive and serious nature of the case, the process could be completed swiftly through administrative cooperation between the two countries.

Preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspects fled Bangladesh after Hadi’s killing and entered India illegally through the Meghalaya border. Police are investigating whether others were involved in the illegal entry.

Chattogram Range Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ahsan Habib Palash stated that cannons would be deployed if necessary to ensure security in Jungle Salimpur. He announced that two permanent checkpoints would be established in the area, each equipped with necessary police weapons. The DIG made the remarks on Monday afternoon at the entrance of Jungle Salimpur while briefing reporters about the ongoing joint security operation.

According to the DIG, the joint operation began at 6 a.m. Monday with participation from the army, police, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). By noon, 15 individuals had been detained, though none were identified as major suspects. The main accused in a RAB officer murder case, Yasin, reportedly escaped before the operation began. A total of 3,057 personnel from multiple forces took part, and two camps—one for police and one for RAB—have been established to maintain security.

The DIG urged the divisional commissioner and administration to expedite implementation of development plans for the large area, emphasizing continued law enforcement presence and regular searches from the new camps.

Bangladesh’s Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said the government is taking steps to bring back two suspects in the murder of Inquilab Mancha leader Shahid Sharif Osman Hadi. The main accused, Faisal Masud, and his associate, Alamgir Hossain, were arrested in West Bengal, India. Speaking to reporters after a district law and order committee meeting in Cox’s Bazar on Monday, the minister confirmed that discussions are underway with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ensure their return.

He explained that Bangladesh and India have a bilateral agreement on the extradition of accused persons, under which the two suspects can be repatriated soon. The Home Ministry has already initiated the necessary procedures in this regard. Responding to another question, the minister said it is wrong to label every incident as mob violence, adding that the government does not tolerate such acts and is working to prevent them.

Salahuddin Ahmed also announced that the government has decided to launch a nationwide anti-terror operation immediately after Ramadan, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to ensuring that no criminal operates outside the law.

Authorities in Chattogram closed the Bayezid–Faujdarhat Link Road early Monday ahead of a joint forces operation in Sitakunda’s Jungle Salimpur to arrest suspected criminals and recover weapons. Police set up checkpoints at both ends of the road, halting all civilian traffic from morning to evening except for administrative vehicles. The closure caused major inconvenience for university students and city-bound commuters who rely on the route for quick access to Chattogram.

Residents and students expressed frustration that the road was sealed without prior notice. Two private universities, Asian Women’s University and Southern University, were particularly affected as hundreds of students struggled to reach their campuses. Local businesses reported that shops and restaurants along the road were ordered to remain closed, while vehicles bound for other districts were forced to take longer routes through congested city areas.

Police officials said the restrictions were temporary and would be lifted once the operation concluded. They confirmed that Jungle Salimpur was now under full control, with two temporary camps established to prevent the return of armed groups.

A fire that broke out on Monday afternoon at the third floor of an 11-storey commercial building, LA Plaza, opposite the stadium in Mirpur-2, Dhaka, has been brought under control after about one and a half hours of effort by the Fire Service and Civil Defence. The blaze, reported at 1:52 p.m., was tackled by seven fire service units and fully controlled by 3:22 p.m. A total of 23 people, including 13 men and 10 women, were rescued from different floors of the building.

One woman suffering from breathing difficulties was sent to Shaheed Suhrawardy Hospital for treatment, while others received primary care and were reported to be in stable condition. Witnesses said smoke first appeared on the third floor before the fire spread quickly, causing panic among occupants. Firefighters used ladders and rescue equipment to bring people to safety.

Fire Service Inspector Anwarul Islam said the operation was conducted swiftly and in coordination. The exact cause and extent of damage are yet to be determined, though an electrical fault is suspected. A detailed investigation will follow once the building is fully secured.

Nearly three months after the killing of Inquilab Moncho convener Shahid Sharif Osman Hadi, his family has expressed frustration that no acceptable charge sheet has yet been submitted to court. At a press conference at Nalchity Press Club in Jhalokathi, Hadi’s sister Masuma Hadi demanded that the shooters—Faisal Karim Masud and his associate Alamgir Hossain, recently arrested in India—be brought back to Bangladesh quickly and that the entire network behind the murder be prosecuted.

Masuma Hadi recounted that on December 12, Hadi was shot in broad daylight and later died while under treatment at Singapore General Hospital. She criticized the investigation agency for failing to file a charge sheet even after 87 days and questioned how the suspects managed to flee to India. The family urged the government to use the prisoner exchange treaty with India to repatriate the accused and to identify those who financed or ordered the killing.

The family also called for an internationally transparent investigation, possibly under UN supervision, and warned that any superficial charge sheet would be rejected by the public.

Two students of Barishal University have been accused of demanding Tk 30,000 in extortion by using a Facebook page named after the university’s Master Coaching Center. The accused are former Management Studies student Mukhtadir Rizvi and current Marketing student Imran Munna, who serve as admin and moderator of the ‘Linkers in Barishal University’ page. The victim, Riaz Hossain, alleged that he was blackmailed with threats of defamation when he refused to pay. An audio recording reportedly contains a conversation suggesting financial negotiation and references to a Tk 60,000 settlement discussion.

Riaz claimed that on March 5, Munna and an associate visited his office and demanded Tk 30,000, threatening further defamatory posts if he refused. Under pressure, he allegedly paid Tk 5,000 immediately. Munna denied the allegation, saying no money was exchanged and that false propaganda was being spread. Page admin Rizvi stated that the page had posted about unpaid teacher salaries and that Riaz later sought a settlement, but he denied knowledge of any extortion.

Students have demanded action against the page, which has previously been accused of spreading misinformation and misusing the university’s name.

A Dhaka court has ordered the freezing of 445 bank accounts belonging to former City Bank officer Sheikh Md. Wajih Uddin, 61 other individuals, and their associated entities. The order was issued on Monday, March 9, 2026, by Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md. Sabbir Fayez. The court acted on a petition filed by the Criminal Investigation Department’s Cyber Investigations and Operations Center, represented by Additional Special Superintendent Suman Kumar Saha.

According to the petition, Wajih Uddin allegedly deposited about Tk 51.12 crore across five accounts. Investigators found that 61 related individuals, including SM Junaidul Haque, Omar Hit Hitlu, and Mehedi Hasan Talukder, collectively deposited Tk 1,212 crore and withdrew Tk 1,207 crore through 595 accounts in various scheduled banks. The transactions were reportedly linked to online gaming, betting, cyber fraud, hundi, currency smuggling, cryptocurrency trading, and customs evasion.

The court deemed the account freeze necessary to prevent further movement of funds suspected to be tied to these illegal activities.

A large-scale joint operation began early Monday in Jungle Salimpur and surrounding areas of Sitakunda, Chattogram, aimed at suppressing terrorism and recovering illegal weapons. According to police officials, ten suspected terrorists have been arrested so far, and the operation remains ongoing. The drive, initiated under the directive of the Ministry of Home Affairs, involves police, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), and army personnel.

More than 4,000 members of law enforcement agencies are participating across the district, with over 3,000 deployed specifically in Jungle Salimpur. The hilly and remote area has long been alleged to harbor armed groups and fugitives. Authorities said the operation was planned based on intelligence following several recent incidents, including efforts to capture suspects in the murder case of RAB officer Abdul Motaleb Bhuiyan.

Police officials stated that a permanent security camp may be established in the area to maintain law and order. Checkposts have been set up to block escape routes, and the Bayezid–Faujdarhat Link Road has been closed during the operation.