Police recovered three unidentified bodies from the Dhaka University and Dhaka Medical College Hospital areas on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Two bodies were found near the Amar Ekushey Hall area in Shahbagh around 10:30 a.m., while another was recovered from behind the emergency department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital earlier that morning. All three were declared dead after being taken to the hospital.

According to police sources, the deceased were believed to be homeless individuals who lived on the streets. Officers suggested that illness may have caused their deaths. The bodies were sent to the morgue for autopsy, and efforts to identify them are ongoing. Shahbagh police handled the recovery of the two bodies near Dhaka University, while the Dhaka Medical police camp oversaw the third case.

Authorities have not yet confirmed the exact causes of death, pending post-mortem results, but initial assessments indicate natural or illness-related causes.

Rajshahi University teacher, writer, and public intellectual Selim Reza Newton has reported receiving death threats and continuous online harassment targeting him and his family. In an interview published on July 12, 2026, he said his social media inbox has been flooded with threats, obscene messages, and calls to track his movements. Newton described the attacks as part of a coordinated campaign aimed at discrediting the July student uprising and intimidating those associated with it.

He alleged that the campaign involves doxing, vulgar comments, and manipulated photos of his family members, which he called a form of psychological terror. Newton linked the harassment to political motives, claiming it was orchestrated to deny and distort the history of the July uprising. He stated that he is collecting evidence and plans to consult lawyers and possibly file complaints with cyber authorities. University colleagues condemned the threats, calling them premeditated and urging the government to ensure his safety.

Rajshahi University officials acknowledged awareness of the issue but said Newton has not yet filed a formal complaint. They noted that identifying specific perpetrators in cyberbullying cases can be difficult without official reports.

A ten-year-old girl sleeping near a metro station in Delhi’s Mehrauli area was abducted by a taxi driver on June 22 and later found dead near the Gurugram-Faridabad border. Police have arrested the accused, who reportedly confessed to kidnapping, raping, and killing the child. The case has reignited concerns over the safety of homeless women and minors in India’s capital, where thousands live without shelter.

According to the group Shahri Adhikar Manch, around 300,000 people were homeless in Delhi in 2024, a large portion of them women. Many live on pavements, exposed to harassment, assault, and extreme weather. Social workers say sexual violence is rampant among street-dwelling women and girls, yet few cases are reported. Activists and residents describe nights spent half-awake out of fear, with parents keeping children close to prevent abductions.

Authorities say patrols have been increased and investigations are ongoing. Experts urge expanding shelter capacity, noting that Delhi has only 17 shelters for women out of about 200 total, far below the need.

Police in Debidwar, Cumilla, have arrested an acting head teacher and his student for allegedly allowing the student to evaluate SSC 2026 exam scripts. The arrests followed the circulation of a video on social media showing the student marking general science papers instead of the assigned examiner. The Education Ministry took notice after the video spread widely and ordered immediate legal action.

According to an official statement, the accused teacher, Md. Bachchu Mia, is a senior teacher and acting head of Abdullahpur Haji Amir Ali High School in Debidwar. The student seen grading the papers was identified as Mehedi Hasan, a student of the same school. Following the minister’s directive, the Deputy Controller of Examinations of the Cumilla Board filed a case at Debidwar Police Station.

Police confirmed that both suspects were arrested on Saturday night and that legal proceedings are underway. Authorities stated that further action will be taken through the court process.

A one-and-a-half-year-old boy drowned in floodwater accumulated in the yard of his home in Pekua upazila of Cox’s Bazar on Saturday night. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. in the Bholirpara area of Sadar Union. The deceased, Mushfiqur Rahim, was the son of expatriate Nasir. Family members were having dinner when the child accidentally fell into the waterlogged yard. After noticing his absence, relatives searched and found him floating in the water. He was taken to Pekua Upazila Health Complex, where doctors declared him dead.

Pekua Upazila Nirbahi Officer Rafiqul Islam confirmed the death and said that although the flood situation in the upazila had slightly improved, several areas remained waterlogged. He urged parents to keep constant watch over their children during the ongoing flood conditions.

The incident highlights the continuing risks faced by families in partially flooded areas of Cox’s Bazar, where stagnant water remains a hazard even as conditions begin to improve.

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-9 recovered a locally made one-shooter gun during an operation in the Naya Bazar area of Fenchuganj upazila, Sylhet. The operation took place on Saturday night following a tip-off. According to RAB, the firearm was found abandoned inside a shopping bag placed on a wall of an under-construction building.

RAB officials stated that no individuals connected to the weapon were found at the scene. The recovered gun has been handed over to Fenchuganj Police Station for further legal action. Authorities confirmed that an investigation into the incident is currently underway to determine the source and ownership of the weapon.

The recovery highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts to curb illegal firearms in the region, though no arrests or suspects have yet been identified in connection with the case.

Thirteen years after the murder of Narayanganj student Tanvir Muhammad Taqi, the charge sheet in the case has still not been submitted to court. The investigation report has been deferred 105 times, most recently on July 1, when the Rapid Action Battalion’s investigating officer sought more time. The court granted an extension until August 12. Despite the prolonged delay, Taqi’s father, Rafiur Rabbi, expressed continued hope for justice under the current political leadership.

The case dates back to March 2013, when Taqi went missing and was later found dead in the Shitalakkhya River. Several suspects were arrested, and confessional statements implicated Azmeri Osman and others. In 2014, RAB publicly stated that Osman family members were involved and promised a swift charge sheet, but no progress followed. Taqi’s family and human rights activists allege that political protection and administrative negligence have stalled the investigation.

The repeated delays have deepened frustration among justice seekers, as the absence of a charge sheet has prevented the trial from beginning even after more than a decade.

A Youth Dal leader was severely injured in Chuadanga when a group of assailants attacked him with sharp weapons late Saturday night. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. near the Homeopathy College area of the municipal town. According to local sources, Jahin Sheikh, former assistant sports secretary of the district Youth Dal, was ambushed by several attackers who struck him repeatedly, severing his left wrist and inflicting deep wounds on his ankles and other parts of his body.

Local residents rescued the bloodied and critically injured Jahin Sheikh and rushed him to Chuadanga Sadar Hospital. The attending physician reported that his condition was extremely critical due to excessive bleeding. After initial treatment, he was urgently referred to the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (NITOR) in Dhaka for advanced medical care.

The report did not mention the motive behind the attack or whether any suspects had been identified or detained by authorities.

In Madhya Pradesh, India, Muslim judge Tabassum Khan has received death and rape threats following her verdict sentencing 14 self-proclaimed cow vigilantes to life imprisonment for the 2022 killing of truck driver Nazir Ahmed. The Additional District and Sessions Judge delivered the ruling on June 12, 2026, after finding the accused guilty of murder, attempted murder, rioting, and unlawful detention. The court described the attack as extremely brutal and barbaric.

Following the verdict, extremist Hindu groups and relatives of the convicts protested outside the court, burning effigies of the judge. Hate campaigns targeting her religion spread across social media, including violent and inflammatory videos. The Madhya Pradesh High Court intervened on its own initiative, ordering police to ensure the judge’s safety and take strict action against those spreading hate. Several individuals have already been arrested.

India’s top legal bodies, including the Supreme Court Bar Association and the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association, condemned the threats and expressed strong support for judicial independence.

Two people were killed and five others injured in a shooting at the popular 'Salsa on St. Clair' festival in Toronto, Canada. The incident occurred around 8:12 p.m. local time on Saturday along St. Clair Avenue. Police arrived at the scene and found six people with gunshot wounds, two of whom were pronounced dead on site. The injured were taken to hospital for treatment.

Toronto police have tightened security around the area and urged the public to avoid it. No arrests have been made so far, and an investigation is underway to identify and apprehend the shooter or shooters. A police spokesperson declined to provide further details beyond the official statement.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford condemned the attack as “senseless violence,” expressing condolences to the victims’ families and gratitude to emergency responders. The shooting, which took place during the 22nd annual festival featuring Latin music and dance, has cast a shadow of grief and concern over the city.

Two Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) candidates in Noakhali were unable to attend their scheduled exam after being targeted by a criminal group known as an 'unconsciousness gang'. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026, near Mehran Dine Restaurant in Maijdee town. The victims, Jannatul Naima and Fahima Akter Shoshi, both 19 and science students from Noakhali Government College, lost their exam admit cards, gold ornaments, and other documents.

According to relatives, the two friends were traveling by a CNG-run autorickshaw to their exam center at Sonapur Degree College when the gang rendered them unconscious and fled with their belongings. Locals later rescued the students and informed their families. They are now receiving treatment at a local hospital.

Sudharam Model Police Station’s officer-in-charge Nazrul Islam confirmed that the victims’ guardians filed a complaint. Police have sent a team to the scene, seized the autorickshaw, and launched an operation to arrest the suspects and take legal action.

A video showing an attack on a businessman inside his home in Mohammadpur, Dhaka, has gone viral on Facebook. The incident occurred on Friday evening at the residence of Abu Bakar near the Mohammadpur three-road junction. Police said Abu Bakar and two others were sitting in the garage when a group of eight to ten people entered and began talking to them. At one point, a teenager struck Abu Bakar with the blunt side of a machete.

According to Mohammadpur Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mezbah Uddin, Abu Bakar is involved in land trading, and the attack stemmed from a dispute over property. Abu Bakar filed a case on Friday night, naming four known individuals as accused. The case statement alleges that the assault was carried out due to ongoing land-related conflicts.

Police are investigating the incident, and the viral video has drawn public attention to the violent dispute in the residential area.

A legal notice has been issued against Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) Chairman Md. Shawkat Ali Chowdhury, accusing him of laundering 25 million US dollars. The notice, sent by Supreme Court lawyer A.H.M. Rezwanul Saeed, was addressed to eight senior government officials, including the Bangladesh Bank governor, the National Board of Revenue chairman, and the head of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU). It questions why no legal action was taken despite the suspicious transaction being flagged and demands action within seven days.

According to the notice, UK authorities discovered the funds in Shawkat Ali Chowdhury’s name during an investigation into former land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury’s assets. The money was later transferred to Dubai after BFIU allegedly failed to act within the required time. The notice also claims that Shawkat Ali Chowdhury attempted to legitimize the funds by declaring large tax payments, though such legalization is not permitted under the Money Laundering Prevention Act, 2012.

The notice further urges that all intelligence reports and documents related to the 25 million dollars be provided to the Anti-Corruption Commission and the Criminal Investigation Department, and calls for a review of Chowdhury’s eligibility to remain as EBL chairman.

A political worker named Azhar Mia has been accused of raping a 10-year-old girl in the Bangra Bazar area of Muradnagar upazila, Comilla. The incident allegedly occurred on July 1, when Azhar lured the child into a tin-shed room near his poultry farm and assaulted her. Locals rushed to the scene after hearing the victim’s screams, but the accused fled. The child later described the incident to her family, who filed a written complaint with Bangra Bazar Police Station. A case has been registered, and police confirmed that efforts are underway to arrest the suspect.

Local residents claimed Azhar had prior involvement in various criminal activities and used his influence to evade accountability. They also alleged that a local homeopathy doctor treated the victim and was involved in other antisocial acts. Police investigator Anwar Hossain stated that Azhar would be brought under the law regardless of political affiliation, and an SI has been assigned to the case.

Political groups mentioned in the report denied formal ties with Azhar, with both Jamaat and NCP representatives asserting that he is not their member.

At least seven people were killed in a road accident in Bhanga upazila of Faridpur on Saturday evening. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. at the Shuyodi bus stand area on the Bhanga-Bhatiapara highway when a speeding passenger bus ran over several people. The victims included five local residents and the driver and helper of an egg-laden pickup van that had overturned earlier in the rain. Police confirmed that four people died on the spot and three more succumbed to injuries at Faridpur District Medical College Hospital.

According to local sources, the pickup lost control and overturned on the road, prompting nearby residents to rush to rescue the trapped driver and helper. During the rescue effort, a bus from Narail Express Paribahan hit those at the scene, causing multiple fatalities. The deceased were identified as Zainal, Arif, Setu, Nurun Nabi, and Shahidul, while the identities of the pickup driver and helper were not immediately known.

Following the accident, angry locals blocked the Bhanga-Bhatiapara highway, set fire to five buses, and vandalized several other vehicles, halting long-distance and local traffic until late evening.