A surge in organized robberies has been reported along the Sitakunda section of the Dhaka-Chattogram highway, with incidents occurring almost nightly. Criminals have been throwing heavy objects at moving vehicles to force them to stop before robbing passengers of cash, phones, and jewelry. On May 8, robbers attempted to attack a police microbus in Bhatiari but one suspect was caught. The following night, a microbus carrying Hindu wedding guests was looted at gunpoint in Nunachhara.

Local residents and travelers allege that insufficient night patrols have emboldened the gangs, turning several highway stretches—including Nunachhara, Kumira, and Faujdarhat—into danger zones. Transport operators warn that continued insecurity could disrupt trade and logistics linked to Chattogram port, posing risks to the national economy.

Police officials said investigations are underway and patrols have been intensified. The Sitakunda Upazila administration pledged to monitor high-risk areas and take strict action against robbery and extortion, especially ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha festival.

The body of an eight-year-old girl named Muntaha Taslima was recovered from a septic tank in Eidgaon upazila of Cox’s Bazar on Monday, May 11. The discovery was made in the Pokkhali Union’s East Naikhongdia village, where the child had gone missing earlier that afternoon. She was the daughter of Sirajul Islam and Mostafa Khatun. Family members began searching after she disappeared around noon, eventually finding her body inside an uncovered septic tank at a house under construction belonging to Malaysia expatriate Nurul Alam. She was taken to a hospital, where doctors declared her dead.

Local residents believe the child accidentally fell into the unprotected tank while playing. Police from Eidgaon station arrived at the scene later that night, completed the necessary formalities, and allowed burial without an autopsy at the family’s request. The burial took place around 12:30 a.m. the same night.

Authorities have not reported any further investigation or safety measures following the incident.

A joint operation by the Coast Guard and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar, led to the recovery of bulletproof gear and weapons. The operation took place around 11 p.m. on Monday near Leda Lamarpara, based on secret intelligence. Coast Guard media officer Lieutenant Commander Sabbir Alam Sujon confirmed the recovery on Tuesday afternoon.

During the search of a suspected house in the area, authorities found one bulletproof jacket, two bulletproof helmets, one round of live ammunition, and a locally made weapon. The Coast Guard stated that legal procedures regarding the seized items are currently underway.

According to the Coast Guard official, similar operations will continue in the future to maintain stability in the country’s law and order situation.

Police in Kaliakair, Gazipur arrested seven suspected robbers early Tuesday while they were allegedly preparing for a robbery. The arrests took place around 4:30 a.m. in a forested area east of Chandra raw market. The detainees were identified as residents of Ratanpur area in Kaliakair.

According to the Officer-in-Charge of Kaliakair Police Station, officers recovered one machete, three knives, one saw, two daggers, and one iron rod from the suspects. A case has been filed against them for preparing to commit robbery, and police operations are continuing to apprehend other fugitives linked to the group.

The arrests mark an ongoing effort by local law enforcement to curb organized robbery activities in the region, with further investigations underway to identify additional accomplices.

Chattogram Metropolitan Police have arrested six suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of Nasir Uddin, a returning Jubo Dal leader from Kadolpur in Raozan. Deputy Police Commissioner (North) Amirul Islam confirmed the arrests, identifying the detainees as Syedul Karim, Abdul Mannan, Yunus Mia, Ayatullah Ali Adnan, Abu Bakkar Siddiq alias Khokon, and Azgar Ali. The murder occurred on May 7 near Roufabad Shaheed Minar, where armed assailants shot Nasir, leading his mother Sokina Begum to file a case at Bayezid Bostami Police Station on May 9.

Under the direction of Amirul Islam and leadership of Officer-in-Charge Md Abdul Karim, police formed a special team that analyzed CCTV footage and acted on intelligence to identify the suspects. The main accused, Syedul Karim, was arrested on May 11 from Cox’s Bazar’s Sugandha Beach area and reportedly confessed to shooting the victim. Police recovered his weapon, ammunition, and clothing from his residence. Subsequent operations led to the arrests of the other five suspects from various locations in Chattogram.

Police noted that Syedul Karim and Khokon have multiple prior criminal cases registered against them.

A protest and human chain were held in Charfassion, Bhola, demanding the arrest and exemplary punishment of those involved in humiliating a madrasa teacher and mosque imam by placing a garland of shoes around his neck. The demonstration took place on Tuesday morning, May 12, on the Charfassion Bazar Sadar Road, organized by the local community of Islamic scholars. Several hundred clerics and residents participated in the event.

Speakers at the protest described the incident as a deep conspiracy against the religious community and urged authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice swiftly. According to local sources, the humiliation occurred on the night of May 9 after allegations of sexual misconduct were raised against the imam, identified as Mufti Abdullah Al Noman, a teacher at a local Hafizi and Nurani madrasa.

Participants condemned the act as a severe violation of human rights and warned that if the main culprits were not arrested within 24 hours, they would launch a stronger and continuous movement. A delegation of clerics later submitted a memorandum to the Upazila Executive Officer outlining their demands.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md. Ali Hossain Fakir stated that any police member found involved in drug use or trafficking will face strict action without leniency. He made the remarks on Tuesday at the Rajarbagh Police Lines field while addressing the IG’s Badge, Shield Parade, and awards ceremony for arms and drug recovery. The IGP emphasized that drugs pose a major challenge to the nation’s youth and future, and the Bangladesh Police is working with utmost sincerity and professionalism to combat this threat.

He described the police as a traditional and professional force dedicated to maintaining law and order, ensuring public safety, and preventing crime. The IGP praised award-winning officers for their courage, dedication, and professionalism, urging all members to continue serving the nation with greater commitment. A total of 341 officers received the “Police Force Exemplary Good Service Badge-2025” for their outstanding performance between March 1, 2025, and February 28, 2026.

Awards were also given to police and RAB units for successful operations in recovering illegal firearms and drugs during 2025, with top-performing units recognized across multiple categories.

A former leader of the Badarganj municipal unit of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, Gopal Banerjee, was arrested late Monday night from a border area in Naogaon in connection with the murder of a van driver in Rangpur’s Badarganj. The arrest was made during a joint operation by the Rapid Action Battalion and police. According to police, Banerjee was brought to Badarganj Police Station and will be sent to court after legal procedures.

The murder occurred on April 5 of the previous year amid clashes between two factions of the BNP over local dominance and the construction of a tin shop. During the violence, a worker named Lavlu Mia was killed, leading to two murder cases. Later that day, a van driver named Ariful Islam was stabbed to death after being mistaken for a rival group member. His father filed a case naming 21 accused and several unidentified persons.

Following the arrest, the Rangpur district Chhatra Dal expelled Gopal Banerjee and another leader, Mujahidul Islam Samrat, citing involvement in violent and disciplinary breaches. Police said efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects.

Police in Neserabad, Pirojpur arrested three individuals, including Md. Russel Khan, who is accused in five cases, during a late-night operation on Monday, May 11. The arrests took place near Green Road in East Sohagdal village, where officers recovered 20 yaba tablets from the suspects. The detainees were identified as Md. Russel Khan, Md. Mehrab Hossain, and Shakir Molla, all residents of South Kaurikhara village.

According to police, Russel Khan had an outstanding arrest warrant in one of his five cases. Acting on a tip-off about a yaba transaction in the Inderhat Green Road area, police conducted a raid. When the suspects attempted to flee, officers chased and detained them, recovering the drugs during a search.

Neserabad Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md. Mehedi Hasan stated that anti-narcotics operations are ongoing. The three detainees were charged under the Narcotics Control Act and sent to the Pirojpur court on Tuesday morning.

An assistant registrar of Khulna University’s Business Administration Discipline, Yusuf Raihan, has been accused of embezzling around Tk 1.8 million by forging the signatures of the discipline head and course coordinator. The alleged fraud involved funds from the Executive MBA (EMBA) program, including semester and examination fees. The incident came to light on May 11 when students discovered irregularities during semester registration checks. Raihan has reportedly gone into hiding since the allegations surfaced.

Professor Dr. Md. Nur Alam, head of the discipline, confirmed that the assistant registrar withdrew money from the bank using forged signatures. He said two investigation committees were formed to probe the matter, and their reports are expected to be submitted to the university administration soon for legal and administrative action. Course coordinator Professor S. M. Zahidur Rahman also stated that the funds were withdrawn through check forgery.

Students expressed frustration, saying they had regularly paid fees through Raihan and were unaware of the misappropriation until the registration discrepancies appeared.

A father and son were killed when a bus hit their motorcycle on the Dhaka–Chattogram Highway in Feni’s Hafizia area on Tuesday. The victims were identified as Nurul Alam, an ambulance driver at Feni Diabetes Hospital, and his son Nur Hasnat Nirab. They were returning home to Rajapur village in Sonagazi upazila after completing duty at the hospital when the accident occurred.

According to police, both victims died on the spot. The bodies were recovered and sent to the morgue of Feni General Hospital. The bus driver fled the scene, and police have launched an operation to arrest him. Legal proceedings are underway, and both vehicles involved in the accident have been taken into police custody.

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the cause of the collision and the circumstances leading to the driver’s escape.

An ancient Vishnu idol made of black stone was recovered during a Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) operation in Birganj upazila of Dinajpur on the night of May 11. Two individuals, Abdur Rouf, 62, and Osman Gani, 54, were arrested from the Gobindapur Natun Bazar area of Shibrampur Union. The idol, measuring about 16.5 inches in length and 7.5 inches in width, was found inside a bag during a search of Abdur Rouf’s fertilizer and pesticide shop. Two mobile phones were also seized from the scene.

According to RAB’s preliminary interrogation, the detainees admitted to collecting the idol with the intention of smuggling it to a neighboring country. Birganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge Saiful Islam confirmed that a case has been filed under the Antiquities Preservation Act. The arrested individuals were sent to court on May 12.

The recovery highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to prevent the illegal trade of cultural and historical artifacts in the region.

Police in Dhaka have arrested three top muggers involved in a recent robbery and murder case in Dhanmondi. The arrests took place early Monday morning during a joint operation by Dhanmondi and Mohammadpur police at the Town Hall area of Mohammadpur. According to police, the suspects attacked officers with weapons when they attempted to evade capture, prompting police to fire in self-defense, injuring one of the attackers.

Deputy Commissioner N M Nasiruddin of the DMP’s Media and Public Relations Division said the operation was based on intelligence linked to a case filed on April 5 at Dhanmondi Police Station. The arrested individuals are Palash Sarkar alias Palash, identified as the ringleader and a murder suspect, Sakib Sarkar, and Biplob Hossain. Police recovered weapons, eight mobile phones, and a motorcycle used in the crimes.

Preliminary investigation confirmed that the detainees are members of a major mugging gang operating in Dhaka. Police said legal proceedings are underway, and the injured officer is receiving medical treatment.

Mosharaf Hossain Rafi, aged 22, confessed in a Feni court to killing his mother with a knife in Daganbhuiyan. He gave his statement under Section 164 before Senior Judicial Magistrate Shahidul Islam on May 11, 2026. According to police, Rafi admitted that he attacked his mother, Lucky Begum, out of anger and frustration over feeling deprived of family affection and normal treatment.

In his confession, Rafi stated that he only smoked cigarettes but was often labeled as a drug addict and delinquent by his family, which caused him mental distress. On the night of the incident, after his mother pushed him away during a conversation, he stabbed her. When his sister Mithila Mostafa Sahara witnessed the attack, he stabbed her as well, and later injured his father, Mostafa Bhuiyan, who tried to intervene.

Rafi also revealed that he had ordered two knives online days earlier to intimidate his family. His aunt, Sharifa Begum, filed a murder case naming him as the sole accused. Police recovered two blood-stained knives as evidence, and Rafi was sent to jail following the court’s order.

Armed robbers looted valuables worth about Tk 1.8 million after holding a family hostage in Chakaria upazila of Cox’s Bazar early Tuesday. The incident occurred at the residence of Professor Abu Taher Sikder in Majherpara area of Laksharchar Union. According to his son Kamrul Ahsan, five to six masked men entered the house around 3:30 a.m., tied him up, and held his mother and wife at gunpoint before taking gold ornaments, cash, and a mobile phone.

Kamrul Ahsan said he reported the incident to the national emergency helpline 999 at around 6 a.m., after which a police team arrived at 8 a.m. to question the family. Later, police asked him to visit the station for further inquiry. Chakaria Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Monir Hossain confirmed that a team had visited the scene and that an investigation was underway.

Police said legal action would follow based on the findings of the ongoing investigation.