Police in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj, arrested a local BNP leader named Salauddin, aged 55, on Sunday following allegations of extortion and vandalism. Salauddin, who serves as the general secretary of Ward No. 1 BNP, was detained after police verified the complaint and later sent to court, according to Siddhirganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md. Emdadul Haque.

The arrest followed a written complaint filed on Friday by fruit seller Md. Azizul Haque, who alleged that Salauddin and several others assaulted him for failing to pay extortion money during his illness. The group allegedly damaged his shop and destroyed fruits worth about 80,000 taka. Azizul Haque also claimed that the accused threatened to kill him and his son, leaving him in fear.

Police stated that preliminary investigation confirmed the validity of the complaint, leading to Salauddin’s arrest and court appearance.

A Dhaka court has sentenced Sayed Ahmed to death for killing his wife Rehana Begum over dowry demands in Kamrangirchar about fifteen years ago. The verdict was delivered on Sunday, April 26, 2026, by Judge Munshi Md. Moshiar Rahman of Dhaka’s Fourth Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal. Along with the death penalty, the court imposed a fine of two lakh taka and ordered that the amount be realized by selling Sayed’s movable and immovable property to be given to the victim’s son.

According to the case details, Sayed married Rehana on June 25, 2010, and soon began pressuring her for dowry and property transfer. On September 29, 2012, Rehana’s mother found her daughter dead at home with red marks on her face. Despite initial police refusal to register a case, she later filed one with the tribunal. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) later investigated and charged Sayed, while his brother Shafi Ahmed was cleared of involvement.

The tribunal heard testimony from eleven witnesses before delivering the judgment, concluding a prolonged legal process that began in 2012.

A newly married couple, Mahfuz (20) and Monika Begum (18), died by suicide after consuming poison in Mirzapur village of Rafinagar Union, Dirai upazila, Sunamganj. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. on Sunday, five months after their marriage. Mahfuz’s father, Azizur Rahman, discovered the couple unconscious in the kitchen after returning from work and took them to the local health complex, where Monika was declared dead. Mahfuz was later transferred to Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital, where he also died while undergoing treatment.

According to local sources, Mahfuz worked in the garment sector and had married Monika out of love, with both families later accepting the union. Dirai Police Station Officer-in-Charge Enamul Haque Chowdhury confirmed the incident and said the cause of the poisoning remains unknown. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the motive behind the suicide.

Police stated that the actual reason for the couple’s decision will be confirmed after the investigation concludes.

The Bangladesh Coast Guard detained six alleged smugglers along with 550 sacks of cement intended for smuggling into Myanmar. The operation was conducted on Saturday near Noachiri, off the coast of Maheshkhali in Cox’s Bazar, by the Coast Guard’s Matarbari station. Two boats used in the smuggling attempt were also seized during the operation.

According to Coast Guard media officer Lieutenant Commander Suman Al Mukit, the raid was carried out based on a tip-off. The cement, valued at approximately 275,000 taka, was being transferred illegally from a cargo boat to a fishing boat when intercepted. The seized goods, boats, and detained individuals are currently under legal processing.

Lieutenant Commander Mukit stated that such anti-smuggling operations will continue in the future to curb illegal trade along the coastal areas.

A 35-year-old man named Suman died after being struck by lightning in Gabtali upazila of Bogura on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred in Muchikhali village under Sonarai Union when Suman went to bring his goats from a nearby field amid stormy weather. Shortly after he reached the field, a loud thunderbolt struck, leaving him severely burned and dead on the spot.

Police confirmed the incident, stating that a team visited the scene soon after receiving the report. Gabtali Police Station’s investigation officer Md. Abu Musa said the body was handed over to the family after a preliminary examination. The victim was identified as the son of Md. Abdul Karim of the same village.

The report highlights the tragic consequences of venturing outdoors during thunderstorms, which remain a recurring hazard in rural areas during the rainy season.

A farmer named Abdul Hamid, aged 48, died after being struck by lightning in Tarash upazila of Sirajganj on Sunday. He was the son of the late Abdul Gafur from Betrasin village under Madhainagar Union. According to local sources, Hamid went to harvest Boro paddy in the eastern field of the village in the morning. Around 4:30 p.m., dark clouds gathered and rain with thunder began. A lightning bolt struck him directly, killing him on the spot.

Local union parishad member Abdul Jalil confirmed the incident, stating that the death occurred while Hamid was working in the field. The sudden death has cast a shadow of grief over the area. Residents have emphasized the need to raise awareness among farmers about avoiding fieldwork during thunderstorms to ensure their safety.

The incident highlights the recurring risk faced by agricultural workers during the storm season and the importance of community-level safety awareness.

Customs officer Bullet Bairagi was found dead near Kotbari area on the Dhaka–Chittagong highway in Comilla after returning from basic training in Chittagong. He had last spoken to his family around 1:25 a.m. while passing Tomchom Bridge, after which contact was lost. Police recovered his body the following morning and filed a case at Sadar Dakshin Police Station. Multiple police teams are now investigating the circumstances of his death.

His wife, Urmi Hira, broke down in tears upon receiving the news, expressing deep grief. The body was later taken to his ancestral home in Tungipara, Gopalganj, for cremation after colleagues at his workplace paid their final respects. The atmosphere at the customs office was described as heavy with sorrow.

The victim’s mother, Nilima Bairagi, alleged that her son’s death was not an accident but a murder, demanding exemplary punishment for those responsible. Customs Commissioner Abdul Mannan Sardar assured full cooperation with the investigation, while Additional Superintendent of Police Istiak Hasan Amin confirmed that several teams are working to uncover the mystery behind the death.

The bodies of a woman and her newborn, found inside a sack buried near the Louhajang River in Mirzapur, Tangail, remain unidentified seven days after their recovery. Police discovered the bodies on April 20 from a pit along the riverbank in Gunthia village under Jamurki Union. Following autopsy on April 21, both were buried as unclaimed at the Mirzapur municipal cemetery.

According to Mirzapur police, the woman and her infant son were interred as unclaimed due to the absence of identification. Assistant Police Superintendent (Mirzapur-Nagarpur Circle) Adnan Mustafiz said preliminary findings suggest the woman was murdered, though confirmation of sexual assault awaits the autopsy report. The decomposed condition of the bodies has hindered identification efforts.

Police have circulated photographs of the deceased to all police stations across the country as part of the ongoing investigation to determine their identities and the circumstances of the killing.

At least ten people were injured in a clash between two groups in Alakpur village of Sadar upazila, Brahmanbaria, on Sunday afternoon. The incident stemmed from a longstanding dispute between Abdul Ali, a former member of the Samir Bari family group, and his cousin Mohammad Awal Mia. The confrontation spread panic across the village as both sides used local weapons and engaged in stone-throwing and chasing.

According to local residents and representatives, tensions had been building since Saturday night due to ongoing family and personal conflicts between the two sides. The violence escalated the following day, resulting in multiple injuries. The injured individuals received treatment at various hospitals.

Brahmanbaria Sadar Police Station Officer-in-Charge Shahidul Islam said police were dispatched to the scene after receiving reports of the clash. He confirmed that the situation was now under control and that an investigation was underway to determine the cause of the conflict. Legal proceedings are in progress.

An alleged extortionist named Sagar Hossain, aged 35, was beaten by locals and handed over to police in Shahjahanpur upazila of Bogura on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred around noon in the Chhoto Hindu Para area of Sabrul village when Sagar and his group reportedly attempted to seize a pond belonging to a local resident named Narendra Nath. Villagers gathered and attacked Sagar while his associates fled the scene.

According to local accounts, Sagar had long been extorting money from residents, and fear of him had forced about ten families to leave their homes. Shahjahanpur Police Station Officer-in-Charge Ashiq Iqbal confirmed that Sagar is a known criminal with previous cases involving murder and illegal weapons. He was injured in the mob beating and taken to a local hospital for treatment. Police are preparing to file a new case against him.

Authorities stated that efforts are underway to eliminate extortion and terrorism in the area with community cooperation.

Police in Rouzan, Chattogram, have arrested two suspects in connection with the killing of Kawsar-uz-Zaman Bablu, 36, who was murdered early on April 25 reportedly over a dispute involving soil and sand trading. The arrests took place in the early hours of Saturday, April 25, in the Purba Rouzan area, according to Officer-in-Charge Sajedul Islam. The detainees were identified as Md. Shafi, 39, and Md. Suman, 33, both residents of Ward 9 under Rouzan Municipality.

Bablu’s father, Abul Kalam Soudagar, filed a murder case with Rouzan Police Station (case no. 21), naming 12 individuals and several unidentified suspects. The victim, a father of two daughters, was killed around 3 a.m. on Friday night. Following the incident, local residents staged a protest on the road, demanding the arrest of the perpetrators within 24 hours.

Police said the arrested suspects have been produced before court with a remand petition, and operations are continuing to apprehend the remaining accused.

A tea worker named Sohrab Uddin, aged 40, was killed by lightning on Sunday morning while working in a tea garden in Sonapatila area of Dhamor Union, Atwari upazila, Panchagarh. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. when he and two other workers were collecting tea leaves. Another worker named Mostafa was seriously injured and taken to Panchagarh Modern Sadar Hospital for treatment.

Police and local sources confirmed that the lightning struck suddenly, killing Sohrab Uddin on the spot. The third worker who was with them was unharmed. Sub-Inspector Zahidul Islam of Atwari Police Station stated that the body would be handed over to the family after a preliminary report. A case of unnatural death (UD) is being processed at the police station.

Authorities are continuing formal procedures related to the incident, and the injured worker remains under medical care.

Residents of Gauripur in Gomastapur upazila, Chapainawabganj, held a human chain and protest rally on Sunday morning over allegations that a local primary school head teacher made derogatory remarks about Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The demonstration took place in front of the upazila office, where participants demanded exemplary punishment and administrative action against the accused teacher, Abu Raihan Kawser of Gauripur Government Primary School.

Local leaders including village head Nadimul Islam, former head Khos Mohammad, Imam Samoun Islam, and college student Nazir Hossain addressed the gathering. They said the teacher’s alleged comments deeply hurt religious sentiments and caused anger among devout Muslims in the area. A written complaint was submitted to the upazila administration on behalf of the residents.

Upazila Nirbahi Officer Zakir Munsi confirmed that the complaint had been received and that an investigation was underway. He stated that legal action would be taken if the allegations were found to be true.

Authorities in Madan upazila of Netrakona seized 29 sacks of government rice on April 1 from a house about 10 yards from a Food-Friendly Program distribution point. The rice, meant for low-income beneficiaries, was found stored illegally. Although officials initially announced a regular case would be filed, the person storing the rice was released after signing a bond. The administration later stated that the seized rice would be distributed among poor and destitute residents, five kilograms per person.

Twenty-five days after the seizure, no distribution or further action had taken place, raising public suspicion of an attempted cover-up involving local officials and black market traders. The rice remains stored under guard in the same location. Union Secretary Krishna Chandra Sarkar confirmed the rice was still in storage and said he could not distribute it alone. Assistant Land Officer Nurul Islam claimed no knowledge of the distribution process. Union Administrator and Agriculture Officer Mahmudul Hasan Mizan said a list was being prepared and distribution was planned for April 29.

Upazila Executive Officer Bedbati Mistri confirmed she had instructed the union administration to distribute the rice among the needy residents.

Police in Tongi, Gazipur recovered the bodies of a father and his teenage son early Sunday. The father, Sohel Hossain Darji, 55, was found dead on a nearby railway track, while his 17-year-old son, Sakib Hossain Darji, was discovered on the floor of their home. Both were residents of the Bonmala area in Dattapara. Following the discovery, police detained Sohel’s elder son, Sohan Darji, 30, for questioning.

According to relatives, Sohel had been living with his family in a tin-shed house in the Bonmala area for several years. Sohan reportedly called his aunt before dawn, claiming that someone had killed his father and brother. Locals found Sakib’s body bloodied inside the house and Sohel’s body on the railway line. Police later sent both bodies to the morgue at Tajuddin Medical College Hospital.

Investigators have collected CCTV footage from the area for analysis. Locals suspect that the victims were tortured before being killed, but police have not yet confirmed the cause of death.