A fire was set at the 'July' monument located on the premises of Khagrachhari Government College on Friday night, July 3, causing widespread commotion across the district. Police arrested Nurul Alam Roni, a former senior vice president of the banned district unit of the Chhatra League, early Saturday from the Sabujbag area of the district town. Authorities said the act appeared to be a planned attempt at sabotage, but heavy rain and the monument’s iron structure prevented major damage.

A video of the incident showing a masked man pouring a flammable liquid from a plastic bottle and setting the monument ablaze spread rapidly on social media. Police recovered the bottle as evidence and are investigating whether others were involved. The college night guard reported that two young men entered the campus claiming organizational work before the fire broke out. Law enforcement officials described the act as an attempt to create fear and instability by attacking a symbolic structure.

Student representatives condemned the incident as disrespectful to the institution and national memory, demanding a full investigation, punishment for those responsible, and stronger campus security.

A case has been filed in Feni against local Jubo Dal leader Jahangir Alam and four others for allegedly hijacking a truck loaded with fish. The complaint was lodged on Saturday morning by fish farm owner Nurul Amin at Sonagazi Model Police Station. According to the case statement, the incident occurred at midnight on Friday when the truck, carrying fish from Char Khondkar fish enclosure, was intercepted in the Kechidia area. The driver was reportedly held hostage, and the truck was taken away.

After Nurul Amin reported the incident to the national emergency service 999, police conducted a raid early Saturday and recovered the truck from the health complex area. Police said the suspects fled before officers arrived. Nurul Amin claimed the attack stemmed from an ongoing dispute with Jahangir Alam over the fish farm. Jahangir Alam, a Sonagazi municipal Jubo Dal leader, denied the allegations, saying the case was fabricated due to a land dispute. Police confirmed receiving the written complaint and said efforts were underway to identify and arrest those involved.

The headteacher of Nukali Bahuporshik High School in Shahjadpur, Sirajganj, Md. Ruhul Amin, has been temporarily suspended after an objectionable video of him spread across various media and social platforms. The video reportedly showed him in an intoxicated state engaging in indecent behavior and incoherent speech. The Ministry of Education confirmed the authenticity of the incident and announced his suspension along with the suspension of his MPO benefits. The decision was communicated on Saturday by the ministry’s Public Relations Office.

According to the ministry, the Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister, Ehchanul Haque Milon, instructed officials to take appropriate action as soon as the matter came to his attention. The ministry stated that such behavior is unethical, unlawful, and damaging to the dignity of the teaching profession. The suspension was made under the 1979 employment regulations for recognized private secondary school teachers.

On the same day, Shahjadpur Upazila Executive Officer and school president Sabrina Sharmin appointed Assistant Headteacher Md. Abdur Rashid as acting headteacher to ensure smooth administrative, financial, and academic operations. The order took immediate effect.

A 25-year-old man named Mohammad Islam died after consuming poison in front of his girlfriend’s house in Sondra village under Ichapur Union of Ramganj upazila, Lakshmipur. The incident occurred on Thursday, and he passed away on Saturday morning while undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Islam, son of Motaleb Hossain, reportedly took the step after his marriage proposal was rejected by the girl’s family.

According to locals, Islam had been in a long-term relationship with 16-year-old Juthi Akter, daughter of expatriate Alamgir Hossain. When Islam’s family sent a marriage proposal, Juthi’s family refused it outright, leading to emotional distress for Islam. Overwhelmed by rejection, he drank poison in front of their house. Despite being taken to local and later Dhaka hospitals, he succumbed to his injuries.

Police confirmed that officers were sent to the scene. The Ramganj police chief stated that legal action would follow if a written complaint is filed.

Law enforcement officials in Satkhira seized drugs and Indian goods worth Tk 1.8 million and arrested one suspect. The operation was conducted by Bair-6 on Saturday morning in the Mathurapur area under Shyamnagar Police Station. The arrested individual was identified as Md. Abdul Majid, aged 36, son of Amjad Sheikh from Mathurapur village.

Authorities recovered 1,883 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup brands including Winserex, Escuf, and Fairdeal, valued at Tk 1,883,000. They also seized 1,500 strips of Indian Hist Mont medicine, 60 strips of Alpha-Kitozox medicine, and 320 bags of Indian Bappa cigarettes. The seized items were confiscated from a covered van during the operation.

A case has been filed against the suspect under the Narcotics Control Act at Shyamnagar Police Station following the seizure and arrest.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and local residents stopped an attempt by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) to push an Indian citizen into Bangladesh through the Jimonal border area of Patgram upazila in Lalmonirhat. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. on Friday near the Nayabari area of Ward 3 under Patgram Union.

According to BGB and local sources, members of the BSF’s Bagdobara camp tried to push the Indian citizen across the border between pillars 818 and 819, which fall under the jurisdiction of the Rangpur Battalion 51 BGB’s Patgram Border Outpost. BGB patrol members and local residents intervened, prompting the BSF personnel to retreat and take the individual back into Indian territory.

No official statement from the BGB regarding the incident was available at the time of reporting.

The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) has ordered an investigation into allegations of misappropriation of donation materials at the Badrinath Dham in India. The directive came on Friday following social media claims of financial irregularities, shortly after similar accusations surfaced regarding donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple. BKTC President Hemant Dwivedi said the committee is taking the matter seriously and has asked for written explanations from concerned officials and employees.

The allegations were raised by an organization named Bhairav Sena, which also demanded a fair inquiry into claims against the president’s personal assistant. Dwivedi denied that the accused individual was his personal secretary, clarifying that the person is a permanent government employee who previously served under three former presidents. BKTC CEO Sohan Singh Rangad confirmed that CCTV footage from the temple premises was reviewed but found to be unclear.

Rangad added that an internal committee has been proposed to conduct a detailed investigation. He warned that if wrongdoing is proven, strict disciplinary and legal action will be taken under the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee Act, 1939, and employee conduct rules.

Local residents of Ward No. 5 in Katiadi Municipality, Kishoreganj, organized a human chain and protest program on Saturday afternoon at Kadamtala area beside the Kishoreganj–Bhairab regional road. The event was held under the banner of the local Anti-Drug Committee and community members to demand action against the growing spread of drugs and gambling in the area.

Speakers at the protest, including committee leaders and local dignitaries, alleged that the rise of drugs and gambling has worsened law and order, leading to increased theft, robbery, and insecurity among residents. They said that despite changes in government and local representatives, criminal activities have not decreased. The speakers added that a community-based Anti-Drug Committee has been formed to combat the issue, and its members regularly detain drug users and dealers for handover to authorities.

Participants further claimed that those involved in drugs and gambling have no political identity but are being protected by an influential group. They urged the administration to take strict and effective measures to restore safety in the area.

An attack was reported at the family home of Mahabub Hossain Samir, the recently former general secretary of the Savar unit of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, a day after his detention. According to the victims, the assault, vandalism, and attempted occupation were led by Sathi Akter, wife of alleged drug figure Shamim Reza. Five women were injured in the incident.

On Saturday, Shirin Akter filed a written complaint with Savar Model Police Station, naming Sohrab, Sathi Akter, Nilufa Yasmin, James Gomez alias Gupta Kajol, Shakib, Rakib, and Monir among the accused, along with several unidentified individuals. The complaint stated that the attack stemmed from a land dispute and involved looting and assault on women, including Rumi Akter and Minara Begum, who were hospitalized.

Police confirmed receiving the complaint and said they had visited the scene. The investigating officer, Nur Mohammad, stated that legal action would follow upon completion of the investigation.

A female worker of Uttara EPZ, Sumi Rani Roy, aged 35, was killed in a road accident in Nilphamari’s Jaldhaka upazila on Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 6 a.m. at Chowdhuryhat Bazar area of Shimulbari Union when the motorcycle she was riding on lost control and slipped due to sand scattered on the road. The motorcyclist, Swapan Roy, 30, sustained serious injuries and was admitted to Rangpur Medical College Hospital.

According to local sources, Sumi Rani Roy was traveling to her workplace on a motorcycle driven by her nephew-in-law, Swapan Roy. As they reached Chowdhuryhat Bazar, a night coach named ‘Mayer Doa Paribahan’ approached from the opposite direction. In an attempt to avoid collision, the motorcycle skidded, causing Sumi to fall under the rear wheel of the bus and die instantly.

Locals expressed concern that sand left on the road has long increased accident risks in the area. They demanded immediate removal of sand, enhanced monitoring of risky spots, and action against those responsible. Police recovered the body and initiated legal procedures.

Police in Banshkhali, Chattogram, arrested a drug dealer with 30,000 yaba pills on Friday morning. The arrest took place in front of the Banshkhali police station gate, where officers had set up a checkpoint based on secret information. A red scooter used to transport the drugs was also seized during the operation. The detainee was identified as Mohammad Zia, 45, son of Abdul Hakim from Putuinnapara village in Kutubdia, Cox’s Bazar.

According to Sub-Inspector Mohammad Arif, the suspect attempted to flee when signaled to stop but was chased and caught by police. Upon searching the scooter, officers recovered the yaba pills. Officer-in-Charge Md. Robiul Haque stated that Zia is a major drug dealer who was transporting the consignment to Chattogram city. Legal proceedings are underway to file a case and present him before the court.

The operation highlights ongoing police efforts in Banshkhali to curb narcotics trafficking in the region.

Residents of Bardaha Bazar in Kaliganj upazila, Satkhira, held a protest rally and human chain on Saturday morning demanding justice for the death of 17-year-old Rafat Hossain. Despite adverse weather, hundreds of locals, including men, women, and youths, joined the demonstration calling for an impartial investigation, quick legal action, and exemplary punishment for those responsible. The event was presided over by Ruhul Kuddus Gazi.

Speakers, including Rafat’s mother Shahanara Khatun, alleged that Rafat, who worked at a local poultry farm, was murdered on June 13 and his death was falsely portrayed as suicide. They accused investigators of negligence and delay, which they said had fueled public anger. Several participants claimed that the farm owner’s son had a history of abuse and that Rafat’s poor family must not be denied justice.

Protesters vowed to continue peaceful demonstrations until a fair investigation is completed and the real perpetrators are brought to justice, urging authorities to end the culture of impunity.

Bangladesh police have sent four letters to Indian authorities seeking the return of suspects in the murder of Shahid Sharif Osman bin Hadi, a key figure of the Inquilab Moncho and July Revolution. The National Central Bureau and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) sent the letters to the Indian Police Service and West Bengal’s Special Task Force, but no response has been received. The main suspects, Faisal Karim Masud and Alamgir Hossain, were arrested in India, and their extradition delay has stalled the charge sheet process, according to CID officials.

The letters included detailed case information, suspect profiles, and evidence links. Despite diplomatic efforts under the Bangladesh-India prisoner exchange agreement, Indian authorities have not replied. CID continues its investigation and awaits India’s response, stating that legal procedures will proceed if no reply comes. The court has set July 15 for submission of the further investigation report after earlier dissatisfaction with the initial charge sheet.

Officials say questioning the detained suspects in India is crucial to uncovering the full motive behind Hadi’s killing, which occurred in Dhaka on December 12, 2025. The investigation remains stalled until their return.

Shariful Islam, Deputy Director of the Rajshahi District Youth Development Department, has been accused of residing with his family in the department’s guesthouse and using government property for personal purposes. Allegations also include marking absent trainees as present to withdraw allowances and irregular attendance at the office. These actions have reportedly caused dissatisfaction among staff and trainees.

According to the report, Shariful Islam took charge in October last year and has since been living in the guesthouse on the upper floor of the office building. He is alleged to have used office equipment such as a refrigerator, air conditioner, and CCTV monitor for personal use, with electricity bills paid under the office’s name. Some sources claim that trade instructors were involved in processing trainee allowances.

Shariful Islam stated that his official residence was not yet ready, prompting him to stay temporarily in the office guesthouse. He admitted using some office items personally but denied any misuse of trainee allowances. Stakeholders have called for an impartial investigation into the allegations and appropriate administrative action.

Police in Jamalpur have arrested five people, including two former leaders of the district Volunteer League and two domestic workers, in connection with a burglary at the rented home of a judge couple. The arrests followed an incident on June 30, when burglars broke into the residence of Judges Ahmadul Kabir Sakil and Nusrat Zerin Jeny in the Amlapara area and stole valuables worth about 1.9 million taka. The suspects were sent to court on Friday, where police sought seven days of remand for four of them, but the court ordered them to jail.

According to the case report, the burglary occurred while the couple was away, and the theft included cash, gold ornaments, and a diamond ring. Police said the arrested include Nilufa, Hawwa Begum, Chan Mia, Suman Mia, and Nazmul Ibne Hossain alias Biplob. Suman and Nazmul are former district Volunteer League officials. Police stated that the suspects confessed to involvement during preliminary questioning, and one domestic worker gave a statement under section 164.

Investigators are continuing efforts to identify the main planner and recover the stolen items.