A Jamalpur court has delivered verdicts in two separate cases, sentencing a man to death for murdering his wife and three others to life imprisonment for abducting a teenage girl. The rulings were announced on Monday by Judge Muhammad Abdur Rahim of the Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal-1 under the Jamalpur District and Sessions Judge’s Court. The convicted husband, Hafizul of Merurchar in Bakshiganj, was also fined Tk 500,000, while one of the abductors, Jalal Mia, received a Tk 100,000 fine.

According to the prosecution, Hafizul killed his wife Hanufa Begum on September 4, 2012, over dowry demands. Following a lengthy trial involving seven witnesses and evidence review, the court acquitted four other accused. In the second case, the court found Shamim, Sadek, and Jalal Mia guilty of abducting an SSC examinee from Haripur in Jamalpur Sadar on December 22, 2024. Police later rescued the girl from Gazipur.

Prosecutor Fazlul Haque stated that both verdicts were based on witness testimony and legal procedures, expressing hope that such judgments would strengthen public confidence in justice and help deter crime.

A Chattogram court has denied bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das, one of the accused named in the charge sheet of the murder case of lawyer Advocate Saiful Islam Alif. The decision was made by Judge Fazle Khoda Mohammad Nazir of the Chattogram Divisional Speedy Trial Tribunal on Monday, July 20, 2026. The court also set August 20 as the next hearing date, as the cross-examination of the prosecution’s second witness could not be completed.

During the hearing, the second prosecution witness, Advocate Shahidul Alam Rahat, became emotional while giving his testimony, creating a somber atmosphere in the courtroom. Many lawyers present were visibly moved. The accused Chinmoy Krishna Das appeared virtually, while other defendants were brought to court under tight security. According to case records, 27 of the 39 accused are in custody, while 12 remain absconding.

The case is currently at the stage of recording and cross-examining prosecution witnesses, with the next session scheduled for August 20, 2026.

The body of BNP leader Md. Masud, aged 53, was recovered from Kaptai Lake in Rangamati on Sunday afternoon, two days after he went missing. Masud was the president of Ward No. 6 under Union No. 4 of Kaptai Upazila BNP. Local residents spotted the body floating in the lake near Gorjontila area around 12:30 p.m. and informed the fire service, which later retrieved the body and handed it over to Kaptai police.

According to the fire service team leader Rezaul Karim, the body was formally transferred to police custody. Police and local BNP leaders suggested that Masud might have suffered a stroke and fallen into the water while on a business trip to Bilaichhari. Kaptai Union BNP general secretary Kamal Hakim stated that there were no complaints regarding the death. Officer-in-Charge Mahadul Hasan Rubel confirmed that the family raised no allegations, and the body was returned to them after examination.

Authorities have treated the incident as an accidental death, with no signs of foul play reported in the investigation.

Italian authorities have arrested 539 people in a large-scale police operation targeting youth and juvenile crime across 44 provinces, according to national media reports on Monday. Another 954 individuals have been charged. Among those arrested, 47 are minors. Police identified 973 social media profiles promoting hate, violence, and attacks on law enforcement, as well as the use of firearms and knives. Two accounts have been referred to judicial authorities for possible closure.

During the operation, police verified the identities of about 188,000 people, including more than 19,000 minors, focusing on areas known for drug trafficking and nightlife activities. Officers seized over 700 kilograms of narcotics, including cocaine, cannabinoids, ketamine, and various synthetic drugs. Searches were conducted at 1,182 locations, such as shelters for unaccompanied minors, gaming arcades, and commercial establishments.

Authorities also confiscated €307,000 in cash, 49 firearms, ammunition, and numerous bladed weapons. Police issued 506 administrative fines, mostly for drug use and selling alcohol to minors.

Abul Kalam Azad, a 50-year-old drug trader from Godagari in Rajshahi, has been arrested in connection with a case filed over attacks on students and citizens during the July uprising. Police detained him from his home in the Sagarpara area of Godagari municipality late Sunday night. He was sent to jail through the court on Monday morning following his arrest.

According to police, a joint operation by the district detective branch and Godagari police station led to his capture. Kalam had been in hiding since the uprising but recently returned to the area. After a photo of him visiting the police station with his wife Armina Akter spread locally and drew criticism, he was taken into custody. District police spokesperson and Additional Superintendent of Police (Special Branch) Sabina Yasmin confirmed his arrest and subsequent imprisonment.

The arrest follows growing public attention over his reappearance and the pending case related to the July uprising violence.

A Magura court has sentenced Hasan Sheikh, 28, to death for the rape and murder of 15-year-old Razia Khatun in Shreepur. The verdict was delivered on Monday afternoon by Judge Mizanur Rahman of the Magura District and Sessions Judge Court. Hasan Sheikh is the son of Fazlu Sheikh from Shreekol village in Shreepur upazila.

According to the case details, police recovered Razia Khatun’s body on March 17, 2022, from beneath a bamboo grove near a papaya garden by the Kumar River in Shreekol village. Her father, Mikij Sheikh, filed a rape and murder case against Hasan Sheikh two days later at Shreepur Police Station. Razia was a sixth-grade student who went missing after going to check a garlic field near her home.

Razia’s mother, Chhabiron Nesa, expressed satisfaction with the verdict and demanded its swift execution. Public Prosecutor Advocate Sakhawat Hossain represented the state, while Advocate Monir Hossain Bablu defended the accused.

A Chuadanga court has sentenced Abul Hossain, also known as Fatik, to death and fined him 200,000 taka for the rape and murder of a 10-year-old schoolgirl named Morium in Jibannagar upazila. The verdict was delivered on Monday by Judge Md. Moktagir Alam of the Chuadanga Women and Child Repression Prevention Tribunal in the presence of the accused.

According to court and case documents, on December 21, 2023, Morium went to a field in Goalpra village with other children to collect vegetables. The accused lured her into a cornfield under the pretext of helping and then raped and killed her. Following investigation, police filed a charge sheet against Abul Hossain, a resident of nearby Goyeshpur village, who later gave a confessional statement under section 164.

Public Prosecutor M.M. Shahjahan Mukul stated that the court reached its decision after hearing testimony from 31 witnesses. Both the plaintiff and the prosecution expressed satisfaction with the verdict.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) conducted a raid at the Jolsiri residence of suspended army officer Ziaul Ahsan in Rupganj, Narayanganj. The operation took place on July 20, 2026, and was confirmed through a brief message issued by the ACC. The raid was led by ACC Deputy Director Md. Hafizul Islam, according to the agency’s statement.

During the operation, the ACC team carried out an inventory of the items stored in the Jolsiri house. The commission did not disclose further details about the nature of the investigation or any findings from the raid. The action is part of the ACC’s ongoing efforts to address allegations of corruption and ensure accountability among public officials.

No additional information was provided regarding the next steps or whether any legal proceedings would follow the raid.

Questions have arisen over police conduct in Godagari, Rajshahi, after a photo surfaced showing Abul Kalam Azad, a convicted drug dealer sentenced to 30 years in prison, waiting with his wife in the office of the local police officer-in-charge (OC). The incident reportedly occurred in early July when Azad and his wife visited the Godagari Model Police Station. Local residents criticized the sighting, saying it undermines ongoing anti-drug efforts.

Sources alleged that despite recent anti-drug meetings and community policing programs, police operations have weakened, and some known drug dealers maintain close contact with law enforcement. Allegations also emerged against two sub-inspectors for leaking information about anti-drug operations. Both officers denied the claims, citing their recent postings.

Local civic leaders called for transparent investigations into any police links with drug traders and demanded stronger anti-drug drives. Residents also questioned Azad’s unexplained wealth, urging authorities to trace the sources of his assets. The OC denied all allegations and invited verification through CCTV footage.

Regent Group owner Mohammad Shahed Karim has been arrested again in Dhaka. Police from Cantonment Police Station detained him on Monday afternoon at the ECB Chattar area in connection with a case filed at Pallabi Police Station.

Earlier, on 21 August 2023, a Dhaka court sentenced Shahed Karim to three years in prison in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission over illegal wealth acquisition. The verdict was delivered by Judge Pradip Kumar Roy of Dhaka Special Judge Court-7.

In July 2020, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) raided the Uttara and Mirpur branches of Regent Hospital, uncovering fake COVID-19 test reports and financial irregularities. Following the raids, Shahed fled but was later arrested by RAB on 15 July from a border area in Satkhira.

A 26-year-old man named Md. Ilias Khan was killed in a stabbing incident in Kalinja village of Pangashi Union, Raiganj upazila, Sirajganj, on Sunday night. The attack occurred around 10:30 p.m. following a dispute related to a football game. Ilias, son of Sattar Khan, was reportedly attacked by local residents Russell and his son Siam Ahmed after an argument escalated.

According to local sources, the conflict began earlier in the evening during a discussion about a World Cup football match. Although villagers initially calmed the situation, the argument resumed later, leading to the fatal assault. Ilias was seriously injured and died on the way to the hospital. The incident caused tension in the area.

Raiganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md. Ahsanuzzaman said police arrived at the scene to restore order. The body was sent to Sirajganj Medical College Hospital for autopsy, and an investigation is underway to identify and bring the perpetrators to justice.

A general diary was filed against a journalist in Rangpur after he sought information on alleged irregularities involving Sumit Chowdhury, an Assistant Superintendent of Police at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). Several current and former CID inspectors accused Chowdhury of corruption, including misuse of government funds, fake vouchers, and fuel embezzlement. They also alleged that he had previously faced disciplinary actions for misconduct and was demoted from Additional Superintendent to Assistant Superintendent following proven charges.

Senior CID officials confirmed that Chowdhury had filed the diary mentioning a conversation between a transferred inspector and the journalist, but claimed the journalist was not directly blamed. However, Rangpur journalists and civic leaders condemned the move, calling it an unjustified act against press freedom. They demanded withdrawal of the diary and warned of protests if it remained.

CID headquarters officials acknowledged awareness of Chowdhury’s past controversies and stated that filing a diary against a journalist for seeking information was inappropriate. The matter has been reported to higher authorities for review.

Two years after the death of Sumaiya Akter, who was shot in Narayanganj’s Siddhirganj area on July 20, 2024, during an anti-discrimination movement, her two-year-old daughter remains without anyone taking responsibility for her care. Sumaiya’s mother, Asma Begum, said the family is struggling financially and emotionally, with her grandchild’s future uncertain. She appealed to the current government to ensure permanent support for the orphaned child.

Asma Begum’s family lives in hardship, with two sons working in factories and another still studying. One son suffers from seizures, adding to their difficulties. After Sumaiya’s death, local political activists from BNP and Jamaat visited and provided limited assistance, but no one has committed to long-term support for the child. Asma said she often falls ill from grief and worries about what will happen to her granddaughter after her death.

A murder case was filed following the incident, and Sumaiya’s body was exhumed in November 2024 for further investigation as ordered by the court.

Two years after the Narsingdi jail break, the district has seen a severe deterioration in law and order. Local reports indicate that more than 100 people have been killed in various clashes over the past year, driven by political rivalries, territorial disputes, and violence against women. Residents allege that weapons looted during the 2024 prison attack are being used in ongoing conflicts across nine river islands.

The 2024 incident occurred during an anti-discrimination student movement when 826 inmates, including seven militants, escaped after setting fire to the jail and looting 85 weapons and over 8,000 rounds of ammunition. Authorities have since recovered 59 weapons and 1,663 rounds, while 26 weapons and more than 6,000 rounds remain missing. Police have re-arrested 659 escapees, but 167 are still at large. Multiple investigation committees were formed, and two senior prison officials were suspended.

Police operations to recover the remaining weapons and fugitives are ongoing. Local residents and community leaders have expressed concern that the unrecovered arms continue to fuel violence and insecurity across the district.

Abdul Ahad, a four-year-old boy, was killed by a bullet during violent clashes in Dhaka’s Rayerbag area on July 19, 2024. According to his father, Abul Hasan, Ahad was watching the street unrest from their seventh-floor balcony when a bullet struck him in the right eye. He was taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, placed on life support, and died the following evening, July 20. The child was later buried in their village home in Faridpur.

Abul Hasan, a government employee, has since moved from Rayerbag to a staff quarter in Mirpur, haunted by memories of his son. He told Amar Desh that he had dreams of making Ahad a Hafiz, like his elder son who studies at a madrasa. Hasan said a case was initially filed against unidentified persons but was later dismissed. Police informed him he could file a new case, but he fears retaliation from potential accused individuals.

He urged the government to take responsibility for finding and prosecuting those responsible for his son’s death.