A violent dispute erupted among siblings over the burial site and inheritance following the death of Abdul Jalil Pandit in Rasulpur Union under Shashibhushan Police Station of Charfassion upazila, Bhola. The conflict involved the children of his five wives, leading to repeated clashes. Police were eventually deployed to ensure the burial took place under security at the family homestead on Wednesday night.

Local sources reported that Jalil Pandit died suddenly around 3 a.m. His children from previous marriages arrived demanding their share of inheritance, while his youngest daughter, Khadija Akter Smriti, claimed no property remained for division. The dispute intensified when Smriti’s former brother-in-law, Khokon, alleged that his earnings and gold were held by Jalil and Smriti, and he refused to allow burial until his assets were returned.

Police intervened after renewed clashes during the burial preparations. The body was buried under police guard in front of the house, as per the claim of the elder siblings. Authorities confirmed no written complaint had been filed yet but said legal action would follow if one is received.

A mobile court led by the Department of Shipping conducted an inspection on sand-carrying vessels operating between Dhaka’s Sadarghat and Fatullah in Narayanganj. During the operation, nine vessels were fined a total of 170,000 taka for various irregularities. The inspection took place on Saturday under the supervision of Commodore Md Shafiul Bari, Director General of the Department of Shipping, and Executive Magistrate Lusikant Hajong. The team examined 11 vessels in total.

Officials found that most vessels’ actual measurements did not match their registration documents. Several vessels also lacked mandatory life-saving equipment and navigational tools, posing safety risks. The Director General stated that monitoring and legal actions against unregistered or modified vessels without safety gear would continue to ensure navigational safety. He urged vessel owners and operators to comply with all maritime regulations.

The Department of Shipping confirmed that similar inspection and mobile court activities will be carried out regularly to protect passengers and waterway users. Senior officials, including the Chief Engineer and Ship Surveyor Mirza Saifur Rahman, were present during the operation.

A fisherman was killed and another person injured after a lightning strike hit the Malancha River in Shyamnagar upazila of Satkhira on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. in the Dakshin Kadamtala area of Munshiganj Union. The deceased was identified as Nur Hossain Gazi, 40, son of the late Ismail Gazi of Dakshin Kadamtala village. He was fishing in the river when the lightning struck, killing him on the spot. Another man, Jahir Hossain, 40, son of Hasan Gazi from the same area, was seriously injured while standing on the riverbank.

Local residents rescued the injured man and took him to Shyamnagar Upazila Health Complex, where he is receiving treatment. Witnesses said the weather was stormy at the time, and heavy rain with thunder began suddenly, leading to the fatal lightning strike.

The incident has cast a pall of grief over the Dakshin Kadamtala area, according to local sources.

Detectives in Rangpur have arrested six individuals accused of involvement in leaking and manipulating question papers for various government recruitment and educational institution exams. The arrests were made following a raid at a house in the Dhap area based on secret intelligence, according to Deputy Police Commissioner Sanatan Chakraborty. Among those detained is a former primary school teacher from Dinajpur.

Police recovered 15 stamps, eight signed blank cheques, three national identity cards, four original educational certificates, and five smartphones from the location. During initial questioning, the suspects reportedly admitted to participating in exam fraud and forgery. Authorities are in the process of filing a case against them.

Investigators stated that one detainee had previously been arrested for fraud, while another joined the group after failing to secure employment despite holding a postgraduate degree. Police are examining the seized mobile phones to identify additional individuals linked to the network, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Residents of Dhalchar in Hatiya upazila, Noakhali, organized a human chain protest on Saturday morning at Sukhchar Union to demand action against local land grabbers and armed groups. The event drew participation from over a thousand men and women, including local figures such as Ismail Hossain, Miraj Uddin, Altaf Sardar, and others.

Speakers at the protest accused individuals named Sohel, Jahir, Parvez, and Yusuf of leading a gang responsible for extortion, illegal land occupation, and destruction of forest resources. They urged authorities to arrest the accused and ensure exemplary punishment. According to participants, the group’s activities have created widespread fear and disrupted daily life in the area.

Residents expressed their desire to live freely and safely, emphasizing their right to a peaceful environment free from extortion and land grabbing. They called for immediate government intervention to restore security and protect their livelihoods.

A mobile court in Feni fined a fish trader Tk 40,000 for selling prawns injected with jelly to increase their weight. The operation, led by Feni Sadar Upazila Executive Officer and Executive Magistrate Sultana Nasrin Kanta, took place on Saturday at the municipal fish market. Authorities seized around 80 kilograms of adulterated giant freshwater prawns from the trader operating under the name 'Bangladesh Fishing'. The seized prawns were immediately destroyed by burial.

According to officials, dishonest traders had been injecting harmful jelly into prawns to fraudulently increase their weight and alter grading. The fine was imposed under Section 31 of the Fish and Fish Products (Inspection and Quality Control) Act, 2020. After the operation, magistrates and fisheries officers addressed traders and buyers, warning them about the health risks and fraudulent practices associated with jelly-injected prawns.

Officials confirmed that similar drives against food adulteration and consumer deception will continue in the public interest.

A junior student at Islamic University has alleged that Badhan Biswas Sparsh, joint member secretary of the university’s Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, threatened him with expulsion from the dormitory following a Facebook comment. The incident reportedly began after Sparsh criticized an Argentina Fan Unity committee on social media, calling it a rehabilitation group for student leaders. In response, student Sajib Hasan commented critically, prompting Sparsh to call him and allegedly use abusive language and issue threats.

According to Sajib, Sparsh demanded proof of the comment and warned of consequences if it was not provided by the evening. Sajib claimed that Sparsh threatened to have him removed from the hall and questioned his departmental connections. Attempts to reach Sparsh for comment were unsuccessful, as his phone was later found switched off. The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement’s convener also could not be reached for remarks.

Proctor Professor Dr. Shahinuzzaman confirmed that Sajib had submitted both verbal and written complaints. The proctorial body will discuss the matter before deciding on further action.

A primary school head teacher named Shatabdi Chakma, aged 50, died after being electrocuted in Rangamati’s Naniarchar upazila on Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. in the Samaj Kalyan area of Ghilachhari Union when she was on her way to work. While waiting for a CNG-run autorickshaw, she attempted to pick jam fruit using a green bamboo stick, which accidentally touched a high-voltage electric wire. She collapsed on the spot and was later declared dead at Rangamati General Hospital.

According to hospital officials, Shatabdi Chakma was brought in dead with minor burn marks on her hand. Police confirmed the incident and stated that her body would be handed over to her family after completing legal procedures. The deceased was the head teacher of Ramharipara Government Primary School and a resident of Sukhineelganj area under Rangamati municipality.

Her sudden death has cast a shadow of grief over her family, colleagues, students, and local residents.

An armed robbery attack in Araihazar upazila of Narayanganj left six people, including Sakib Hasan Khan, Assistant Commissioner (Land) of Muradnagar upazila in Cumilla, injured early Friday night. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. in the Dhandi and Rainadi-Atadi areas of Haizadi Union. According to police and local sources, the official was on leave and sitting by the roadside with friends during a power outage when 10 to 12 armed robbers attacked them.

The assailants reportedly used sharp weapons, injuring Sakib Hasan Khan, Mukul (38), Rajib (32), Rubel (36), Faruk (32), and Mukul’s wife Dalia (33). Locals rushed to the scene after hearing screams, prompting the robbers to flee. The injured were first taken to Araihazar Upazila Health Complex and later transferred to Dhaka for advanced treatment.

About an hour later, the same gang allegedly raided a nearby house in Rainadi-Atadi area, looting 270,000 taka in cash and about 14 bhori of gold ornaments. Araihazar Police Station Officer-in-Charge Sabjel Hossain said police visited the site and would take legal action upon receiving a written complaint.

Police in Taraganj upazila of Rangpur recovered the body of a nine-year-old girl named Sanjida on Saturday morning, a day after she went missing. The body was found in a jute field beside the Dalia canal near her home in Bhimpur Karani Para village under Alampur Union. The discovery has cast a shadow of grief over the local community.

According to family and local sources, Sanjida had been playing with other children near her home on Friday afternoon when she went missing. Despite overnight searches by relatives and villagers, she could not be found. Locals discovered her body the next morning and informed the family and police.

Taraganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge Ruhul Amin stated that the body was sent for autopsy and that an investigation is underway to determine the cause of death.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) stopped an attempt by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) to push 20 people into Bangladesh through the Chouka border area of Shibganj upazila in Chapainawabganj. The incident occurred on Friday night, and the individuals are currently positioned on the zero line within Indian territory.

Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Tajul Islam Chowdhury, commanding officer of BGB Battalion 59, confirmed the development on Saturday morning. He stated that the BGB patrol team’s prompt action successfully prevented the push-in attempt. Further details about the individuals and the incident are expected to be released later.

The report indicates that the situation remains under observation, with the 20 people still at the zero line pending further clarification from authorities.

Seven people were killed and three others injured in two explosions in the mountainous semi-tribal area of Bannu district in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on June 20, 2026. District Police Officer Yasir Afridi confirmed the casualties and said security and law enforcement agencies immediately reached the scene. The blasts occurred in the Fang Musa Khel area, where two vehicles were targeted by remote-controlled explosives.

According to police statements, the first explosion hit a private car, killing five people as it was heading toward Domel. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The second explosion occurred about one kilometer away while the injured were being taken to a hospital, killing two more people and destroying another car. Witnesses corroborated the sequence of the two blasts.

Security forces have cordoned off the area and launched a search operation. Authorities have begun an investigation to determine those responsible for the attacks.

A teacher named Alamgir Hossain from Gopalnagar in Chauddagram, Comilla, has allegedly gone missing with a madrasa student for the second time, causing alarm in the area. The student’s mother filed a complaint on Saturday at the local police station, naming the teacher and three associates. According to the complaint, the 15-year-old ninth-grade student of Gopalnagar Mohila Alim Madrasa had been harassed and pressured with romantic proposals by Alamgir Hossain, a teacher from the madrasa’s Nurani section.

After the student’s mother reported the harassment to two other teachers, Alamgir allegedly abducted the girl on Thursday morning, forcing her into a CNG autorickshaw near the madrasa. Both have been missing since. Local sources said Alamgir had previously abducted the same student, but she was rescued by her family. A short video message later surfaced, reportedly sent by Alamgir to one of the girl’s relatives.

The madrasa’s acting principal said he had heard about the incident but was unaware of any previous case. Police stated that an investigation is underway and necessary action will be taken.

A serious allegation has been raised in Rangpur’s Mahiganj area against several local leaders of the BNP, Jubo Dal, and Chhatra Dal for allegedly abducting a driver and forcibly seizing a land deed worth Tk 1.8 million. The victim, Alal Hossain, filed a written complaint with Mahiganj Police Station, claiming he was threatened with death and false criminal charges unless he handed over the deed. The incident has sparked outrage and fear in the local community.

According to the complaint, the dispute began after Alal paid Tk 1.8 million to buy land from a man named Ful Mia, who later demanded an additional Tk 1 million. When Alal refused, local BNP-linked figures allegedly intervened and coerced him into accepting only Tk 6 million after threats and confinement. Several accused leaders denied involvement, while local BNP officials confirmed the authenticity of the complaint.

Police said the case is being investigated with priority, and legal action will follow based on findings. Alal and his family remain in fear and have sought protection from higher authorities.

Four people, including a father and son, died in Tangail’s Madhupur area on Saturday morning while trying to rescue a baby goat that had fallen into an abandoned well. The incident occurred around 8 a.m. in Telki, near the Tangail-Mymensingh regional highway. Fire service personnel later recovered the bodies from the well. The deceased were identified as Bablu Hadima, 40, his son Neymar Mrong, 12, their relative Gabriel, 40, and neighbor Ratan Nokrek, 27.

According to the local fire service and residents, the goat belonging to Bablu Hadima fell into a disused well near a mosque in Telki Bazaar. Neymar first entered the well to retrieve it but did not respond after some time. Bablu, Gabriel, and Ratan followed one after another, but none returned. Locals alerted the fire service and police, who found the well lacked oxygen. Firefighters recovered the bodies after a rescue operation.

Police confirmed that legal procedures were underway after receiving the bodies from the fire service.