Three people, including two women, were killed and two others injured in a collision between a truck and a battery-powered autorickshaw in Mymensingh on Tuesday morning. The accident occurred around 11:30 a.m. on the Mymensingh-Kishoreganj road near the Shambhuganj Palli Bidyut office. According to police and local sources, the autorickshaw was heading from Shambhuganj toward Kishoreganj when it collided with a truck emerging from a nearby depot.

One male passenger of the autorickshaw died on the spot, while the driver and three women were injured. Locals took the injured to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared two women dead. Another woman remains hospitalized in critical condition, and the autorickshaw driver left after receiving primary treatment. Police confirmed that the bodies have been sent for autopsy and that legal procedures are underway.

The identities of the deceased have not yet been confirmed, and authorities reported that the situation at the scene is now normal.

The prosecution has filed a petition to frame formal charges against former leader Sheikh Hasina and seven others in connection with the killings of nine youths at Jahazbari in Kallyanpur, Dhaka. The case alleges that the incident was staged as a counterterrorism operation and constitutes crimes against humanity. The petition was submitted on Tuesday before the International Crimes Tribunal-1, chaired by Justice Golam Mortuza Mojumdar, with Justices Shafiul Alam Mahmud and Mohitul Haque Enam Chowdhury as panel members.

Prosecutor Gazi MH Tamim presented the charges and sought formal indictment of the accused. The tribunal scheduled August 2 for the defense hearing after the defense requested additional time. Two of the accused, former IGP AKM Shahidul Haque and former DMP Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia, were produced before the tribunal, while six others, including Sheikh Hasina, remain fugitives.

The case marks a significant development in the ongoing proceedings concerning alleged crimes against humanity linked to the 2016 Kallyanpur operation.

Three members of the same family, including a child, died from electrocution in Chapainawabganj on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 7 a.m. in the Barghoria-Badurtala area of Sadar upazila. The deceased were identified as Hasina Begum, wife of Mohammad Bhikhu of Badurtala, her niece Asha Khatun, and Asha’s daughter Mim, a sixth-grade student at LBC Ideal Girls High School. The information was confirmed by the local police and union parishad chairman.

According to Barghoria Union Parishad Chairman Harunur Rashid, a metal ladder at their home had become electrified after getting wet in the rain. Asha Khatun and her daughter Mim were electrocuted while climbing the ladder, and Hasina Begum was fatally shocked while trying to rescue them. Police from Sadar Model Station prepared inquest reports for all three bodies and stated that legal procedures would follow.

Authorities have not yet provided further details about the investigation or any safety measures to prevent similar incidents.

Multiple allegations have been brought against Muktadul Alam, the Officer-in-Charge of Khetlal Police Station in Joypurhat, for allegedly extorting money, demanding monthly payments, and abusing his authority. Victims claim that within months of his appointment, complaints began circulating locally. One small business owner, Shubha Saha, alleged that the officer visited his puffed rice factory late at night under the guise of a magistrate-led operation, interrogated him, and later demanded money at the station. Saha said he paid 10,000 taka to settle the matter but was subsequently asked for regular monthly payments.

Another woman, Rabeya Bashori, alleged that after she posted a video about her ex-husband online, the officer threatened her with a cybercrime case and possible imprisonment. Additionally, Rumi Khatun claimed her attempted rape complaint was not accepted by police and that a counter-complaint was filed against her in exchange for money.

Officer-in-Charge Muktadul Alam denied all allegations, stating he had no involvement in the incidents. Joypurhat Superintendent of Police Shahnaz Begum said appropriate action would be taken if the allegations are proven true.

A government investigation has concluded that inadequate pilot training and insufficient supervision contributed to the F-7 BGI training jet crash at Milestone School and College’s Diabari campus in Uttara, Dhaka, on July 21 last year. The accident killed 36 people, including 28 schoolchildren, and injured many others. The report, submitted after more than three months of inquiry, detailed the aircraft’s flight path and communication with air traffic control before it lost contact and crashed.

The nine-member commission, led by former secretary A.K.M. Zafar Ullah Khan, reviewed findings from the Air Force, Fire Service, and RAJUK before submitting its report to the interim government. It found that the building had only one exit, located where the aircraft struck, which worsened casualties. The commission dismissed allegations of body concealment but recommended compensation for victims’ families, which remains unimplemented a year later.

Milestone College has marked the first anniversary with two days of mourning programs, including prayers and tributes at the crash site.

During the peak of the anti-discrimination student movement, one of its coordinators, Nahid Islam, was abducted and subjected to severe physical abuse. The incident came to light on July 21, 2026, when images of his injuries—bruises on his thigh, arms, and shoulder—were revealed as he received treatment at Gonoshasthaya Hospital in Dhanmondi, Dhaka. Nahid stated that two days earlier, a group of men in plain clothes had taken him from a friend’s house late at night and tortured him both physically and mentally.

According to Nahid, around 20 to 25 men raided the house where he was hiding, blindfolded him, and transported him for about 30 to 35 minutes before detaining and interrogating him. He was beaten with iron rods and lost consciousness for nearly a day. Upon regaining consciousness, he found himself on a roadside in Purbachal and managed to return home before being hospitalized. His parents had spent the previous day outside the Detective Branch office, alleging that police had detained him but were denying it.

The report did not mention any official response or investigation into the abduction and torture allegations.

A third-grade student named Farzana Sultana, aged nine, was found dead inside a wardrobe drawer in Kaliganj upazila of Satkhira on Monday night. Police recovered the body from the home of a woman named Sumaiya, 26, who lived in the same area. Following the discovery, an enraged crowd beat Sumaiya to death at the scene. Police later arrived and brought the situation under control.

According to family and local sources, Farzana had gone to school in the morning but did not return home after classes ended. Her relatives searched for her and informed Kaliganj police when she could not be found. Acting on the report, police and locals conducted a search and discovered her body in Sumaiya’s house in the evening.

Locals suspect the murder was committed to steal the gold earrings the child was wearing. Kaliganj police have launched an investigation to determine the actual motive and have stated that legal action is being taken regarding the mob killing.

Local contractors in Narsingdi have accused Atikur Rahman Khan, General Manager of the commercial division at Ghorashal-Polash Urea Fertilizer Factory, of irregularities in selling unusable lubricating oil. They claim that oil worth several crores of taka was sold without an open tender, violating procurement rules. Factory authorities, however, maintain that the sale followed all government regulations.

According to factory sources, about 37,800 liters of unusable lubricating oil stored in 189 drums were being taken out of the factory in three trucks when local contractors intervened, forcing the materials to be returned to secure storage. Atikur Rahman Khan stated that the tender process had been completed earlier based on a committee’s recommendation, and the contract was awarded to Dhaka Min Wells Limited. He dismissed the allegations as baseless, asserting that only authorized government institutions can participate in such sales.

Local contractors, including owners of M/S Business International and M/S Osman & Brothers, have demanded a new tender through online or national newspaper announcements to ensure transparency and equal participation. The incident has sparked discontent among local business groups, who are calling for an investigation to ensure transparency and accountability.

Students of Rajshahi University blocked the railway line near the campus’s Fine Arts area on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, protesting the alleged assault of a student by train ticket examiners (TTIs). The incident reportedly occurred around 3 a.m. Monday night on the Padma Express when law student Forkan Uddin objected to TTIs collecting money from passengers without issuing receipts. He alleged that six to seven TTIs took him between two compartments, beat him on the neck and back, and tried to push him out of the train window.

The protesters demanded punishment for the accused, permanent dismissal for corruption, legal action for attempted murder, compensation for the victim, and mandatory train stops at Rajshahi University station. The Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union (RACSU) expressed concern, supported the protest, and reiterated the same four-point demand. University authorities acknowledged the incident and said they were working to resolve the issue through discussion with both sides.

Rail communication between Rajshahi and the rest of the country remained suspended as students vowed to continue the blockade until their demands were met.

A new United Nations report has revealed that consumers across East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand lost as much as $114.1 billion to international online scams last year. The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said the losses, driven by fraudulent investment and romance schemes, have tripled compared to 2023, when the total ranged between $18 billion and $37 billion.

According to the report, the surge in losses highlights the rapid expansion of organized criminal networks in the region. Southeast Asia, particularly Cambodia and Myanmar, has become a major hub for such operations, where scams are run from fortified compounds using cryptocurrency and fake romantic lures. Some workers participate voluntarily, while others are victims of human trafficking. China, South Korea, and Taiwan suffered the most financial damage over the past two years.

The report noted that regional authorities have intensified crackdowns under pressure from the United States, the United Kingdom, and China. UNODC warned that these networks now operate globally, integrating money laundering, human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and data theft, posing a serious threat to regional security and economic stability.

A robbery suspect named Samrat escaped from police custody in Gazipur on Monday afternoon while being prepared for transfer to court. Police said he slipped out of his handcuffs and fled from the detention area. Samrat had been arrested the previous night in the Boardbazar area of Gazipur with the help of information technology. He faces multiple robbery cases in Gazipur and other police stations.

Gazipur Sadar Metro Police Officer-in-Charge Aminul Islam confirmed that Samrat’s thin wrists allowed him to free himself from the handcuffs. The police have launched a special operation to capture him. Gazipur Metropolitan Police Commissioner Israil Howlader stated that the incident is being treated with utmost seriousness, and multiple teams are working to locate the fugitive.

Authorities have strengthened surveillance using technology and intelligence resources to track Samrat. A departmental review is also underway to determine how the escape occurred.

A government investigation has concluded that inadequate pilot training and insufficient supervision contributed to the military jet crash at Milestone School and College’s Diabari campus in Uttara, Dhaka, on July 21 last year. The F-7 BGI training aircraft struck the Haidar Ali academic building, killing 36 people, including 28 children, three parents, three teachers, and one staff member. The anniversary of the tragedy is being marked with two days of mourning and remembrance programs organized by the school.

The nine-member commission, led by former secretary A.K.M. Zafar Ullah Khan, submitted its report after more than three months of investigation. It reviewed findings from the Air Force, Fire Service, and Rajuk. The report cited the pilot’s first solo flight, loss of communication with air traffic control, and a possible windshield mark from a bird strike. It also noted that the building had only one exit, worsening casualties.

The commission recommended compensation packages for victims’ families, but these have not been implemented after one year, causing frustration among affected families.

Police arrested a man named Russel at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka after he allegedly killed his wife, Shampa Akter, in the Safipur area of Kaliakoir upazila, Gazipur. The arrest took place on July 19, 2026, when Russel attempted to leave the country for Singapore. Police said the incident occurred on Friday night following a family dispute.

According to police and local sources, Russel reportedly killed his wife and then took her body to a local hospital, claiming she had committed suicide. He informed her relatives of the supposed suicide, but the family found the situation suspicious and alerted police. Investigators visited the scene and began an inquiry into the death.

Kaliakoir Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Shahidul Islam stated that Russel was detained with the help of immigration police based on secret information. Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the motive and full details of the killing before sending the suspect to court.

A government investigation has concluded that inadequate pilot training and insufficient supervision caused the Bangladesh Air Force fighter jet crash at Milestone School and College in Uttara, Dhaka, in July last year. The nine-member commission, led by former secretary A.K.M. Zafar Ullah Khan, submitted its report to the interim government after more than three months of inquiry. The crash killed 36 people, including 28 schoolchildren, the pilot, teachers, staff, and parents.

The report found that pilot Flight Lieutenant Towkir Islam lacked consistent flight training and failed to respond effectively during the emergency. It also cited a lack of proper oversight by his ground supervisor or commanding officer. Technical inspections showed no mechanical faults, but the aircraft stalled after exceeding its critical angle of attack. A possible bird strike or airborne object impact on the windshield may have contributed to the loss of control.

The interim government discussed the report and assigned ministries to implement its recommendations, though the full report was not made public.

The High Court has issued a contempt of court rule against Touhida Islam, Assistant Commissioner of Chattogram Customs House, for failing to release an imported consignment within the time specified by a previous court order. The bench of Justice Fahmida Kader and Justice Asif Hasan issued the rule on Monday after hearing a contempt petition filed by Yasir Arafat, owner of Warda & Zubair Agro Industries Limited. The court asked why contempt proceedings should not be initiated for non-compliance with its earlier directive and ordered Touhida Islam to respond within 14 days.

According to court documents, the company imported 28 tons of rock salt from Pakistan and submitted the bill of entry on May 5. Despite a High Court order on May 21 directing release within seven days, customs authorities delayed, citing the need for a no-objection certificate from the Ministry of Industries. The Appellate Division later dismissed the customs appeal on June 21, but the consignment remained unreleased.

The importer claims that the consignment’s prolonged detention at Chattogram Port has incurred storage and demurrage costs exceeding 2.2 million taka, more than double the product’s import value.