A Dhaka court has ordered the imprisonment of retired Additional Police Superintendent Md Fazlur Rahman in connection with the abduction of Sukharanjan Bali, a defense witness for Allama Delwar Hossain Sayeedi at the International Crimes Tribunal. Police presented Fazlur before the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court under Rule 34(1) of the International Crimes Tribunal Rules of Procedure after arresting him from his Dhaka residence on Thursday night. Following a hearing, Metropolitan Magistrate Mahbub Alam ordered his detention pending completion of the investigation.

According to the case documents, on November 5, 2012, plainclothes men allegedly forced Bali into a vehicle in front of the old High Court building as he arrived to testify. He was reportedly blindfolded, tortured for two months, and later detained in India’s Dum Dum Central Jail for five years before being released on bail. Investigators claim Fazlur Rahman and other officers from the Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Detective Branch were involved in the abduction and transfer of Bali across the border.

The court ordered Fazlur Rahman to remain in custody until the investigation concludes.

A 15-year-old girl named Iti was shot by unidentified assailants in the Rupsha embankment area under Khulna Sadar Police Station on Friday evening. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. when two helmeted youths arrived on a motorcycle and fired at her. The bullet pierced through her left leg. Locals rescued her and provided initial treatment before admitting her to Khulna Medical College Hospital. Police confirmed the incident and said an investigation is underway to identify those responsible.

According to local sources, Iti is the sister of Ashik, a police-listed top criminal in Khulna. However, law enforcement authorities have not commented on whether the shooting is connected to that relationship. The motive behind the attack and the identities of the attackers remain unknown.

Police are continuing their investigation at the scene, and further details are expected as inquiries progress.

Workers in Sylhet’s Jaintapur upazila blocked the Sylhet-Tamabil highway on Friday afternoon after Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized stone-laden trucks and allegedly assaulted a driver. The protest began following the detention of four trucks during a morning patrol in the Shreepur Khadampur area. As the trucks were being taken to the BGB camp, workers forcibly unloaded stones from three of them and clashed with BGB members. The situation escalated when BGB fired a blank shot to control the crowd.

The incident caused panic among locals and created long traffic jams on both sides of the highway, leaving passengers and tourists stranded for hours. BGB officials stated that the blank shot was fired for security reasons and confirmed that no one was injured. The blockade lasted for about two hours.

The protest ended after the Upazila Nirbahi Officer, Sunanda Roy, arrived at the scene and held discussions with workers, transport leaders, businesspeople, and local representatives. Following assurances of a fair resolution, the workers withdrew the blockade and traffic movement resumed.

A clash broke out in Ratdanga village of Narail Sadar upazila on Friday afternoon over a comment made on TikTok. The confrontation involved two groups from different parts of the village and left at least ten people injured. The injured were taken to Narail District Hospital for treatment.

According to police and local sources, the dispute began between Ashraful, son of Mannu Molya from Mallik Para, and Mizan, son of Kabir Fakir from Uttarpara, after an argument over a TikTok comment escalated into a physical altercation. Residents from both areas joined the fight, using local weapons during the clash.

Police later arrived at the scene and brought the situation under control. The injured individuals were rescued and admitted to the district hospital. The officer-in-charge of Narail Sadar Police Station, Ajay Kumar Kundu, stated that legal action is underway regarding the incident.

Four teenagers were detained in Chuadanga’s Alamdanga upazila on Friday evening after allegedly assaulting two police officers who had instructed them to slow down their motorcycles near Bondobil rail gate. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. when the officers attempted to control the reckless driving of several youths. Locals assisted police in detaining the four suspects, while others fled the scene on motorcycles.

The detained teenagers were identified as Sakib (17), Ahmed Hossain (17), Raj (18), and Abdul (16), all residents of Chuadanga municipality’s Islampara area. The injured officers were Sub-Inspector Shovon Kumar and Assistant Sub-Inspector Sohel Rana of Alamdanga Police Station. According to police and local sources, six to seven motorcycles carrying 12 to 14 teenagers were speeding noisily when the officers intervened.

Alamdanga Police Station’s investigation officer Bikash Chandra confirmed the arrests and said that a case will be filed over the attack. The matter has been reported to higher authorities.

A housewife named Latika Sarkar, aged 45, died after being electrocuted while turning on a ceiling fan switch at her home in Khalisani village of Assasuni upazila, Satkhira. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026. Family members said she was electrocuted due to a fault in the electrical line and was seriously injured on the spot. She was taken to Satkhira Sadar Hospital by ambulance.

According to hospital sources, Latika was brought to the emergency department at 4:20 p.m., where duty doctor Anjan Kumar Chakraborty examined her and declared her dead. The doctor stated that she had died before reaching the hospital and that the cause of death was likely the severe electric shock.

Hospital authorities have sent a written report to the officer-in-charge of the local police station for necessary legal procedures. After completion of the formalities, the body will be handed over to the family.

A man named Abul Hasan Sheikh, aged 60, was allegedly hacked and beaten to death in Rupsha upazila of Khulna on Thursday night. The incident occurred around 7:45 p.m. at Jabusa intersection, reportedly due to previous enmity. Police have detained a youth named Rubel in connection with the killing.

According to police and local sources, Rashidul Islam, son of deceased Mojibur Rahman, along with three to four unidentified accomplices, attacked Abul Hasan Sheikh with hammers and sharp weapons. The victim was admitted to the surgery unit of Khulna Medical College Hospital at 9:10 p.m. in critical condition. His health deteriorated, and he died around 12:15 a.m. while being taken to Dhaka for advanced treatment.

Rupsha Police Station Officer-in-Charge Abdur Razzak Mir said a police team visited the scene, and the victim’s brother Hossain was asked to file a case. Police stated that efforts are ongoing to identify and arrest the remaining suspects.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) prevented an alleged push-in attempt by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) at the Kachurgul border in Juri upazila of Moulvibazar early on Friday, July 3. According to the report, BSF tried to send ten people, including two men and eight women, into Bangladesh without valid documents. With assistance from local residents, BGB detained the group during the early morning hours.

Lieutenant Colonel Ataur Rahman, commanding officer of the 52 BGB Battalion in Beanibazar, confirmed the incident. He stated that after verifying their identities, no valid Bangladeshi citizenship papers were found. The individuals were subsequently sent back to India through the same border point. The BGB official added that the force remains vigilant and continues to work tirelessly to protect the border.

The incident underscores ongoing border vigilance in the Moulvibazar region, where BGB maintains regular patrols to prevent illegal crossings and ensure national security.

Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Police (DB) have arrested four suspects in connection with a murder in the capital’s Adabor area following a minor dispute. The arrests were made within a day of the incident through analysis of CCTV footage, technology-based tracking, and intelligence operations. The detainees—Ripon, Nirab, Majnu Mia, and Mizanur Rahman—were captured in a raid at Sahebnagar in Mymensingh’s Ishwarganj upazila. Police also recovered a switch-gear knife allegedly used in the killing.

According to investigators, the conflict began on June 29 during a World Cup football match between Brazil and Japan, when an argument broke out over whistle blowing. The tension escalated over the following days, leading to a mediation meeting on July 1 at Adabor’s Nabodoy Housing area. The meeting turned violent, leaving local BNP leaders Abul Bashar and Saddam Hossain critically injured. Bashar later died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, while Saddam remains under treatment.

Authorities said multiple law enforcement agencies are continuing operations to identify and arrest others involved. Additional police have been deployed in the area to maintain order.

Police in Chattogram have uncovered that the killing of 25-year-old Md. Azad in the city’s Forest Gate area stemmed from a dispute over drug use. Investigators said the murder was planned, and Azad’s friend Isha, also known as Babu, has confessed under Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code. He was presented before a Chattogram court last Thursday, which ordered his detention following the confession.

According to police, Isha admitted his involvement and stated that he, Azad, and another person were taking drugs together when an argument broke out. The dispute escalated, leading to Azad being shot from behind. Isha also tried to hide his clothes to destroy evidence. Police have identified two other suspects and are conducting raids to arrest them, though their names have not been disclosed for investigative reasons.

The incident occurred last Wednesday afternoon when Azad was shot while walking along a busy road. He was taken to Chattogram Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Police said further arrests could reveal the weapon’s source and the full background of the murder.

A centenarian named Mofiz Uddin was found crying beside a bridge in Boilla area of Tangail Sadar upazila on Thursday evening after being abandoned by relatives. Locals informed police, who rescued him following instructions from Sultan Salauddin Tuku, State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock and Member of Parliament for Tangail Sadar. The minister announced he would personally bear all expenses for the elderly man’s treatment, food, and accommodation.

According to local sources, Mofiz Uddin, a resident of Enayetpur village, had three sons and three daughters. After his wife’s death eight years ago, he lived with his paralyzed eldest son’s family, who allegedly left him by the roadside. Police later placed him in the custody of his youngest daughter, Rina Begum, who agreed to care for him after speaking with the minister. The minister also directed police to take legal action against those responsible, leading to the detention of the granddaughter while her husband fled.

Authorities are arranging Mofiz Uddin’s old-age allowance and considering separate housing if needed, as part of the minister’s commitment to his welfare.

A human chain and protest rally were held on Friday in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka, demanding the immediate arrest and exemplary punishment of the accused in the murder case of Milon Hawlader from Banimardan village in Nazirpur Union, Muladi upazila of Barishal. Speakers said Milon had returned home on May 30 for Eid-ul-Azha with his wife and two-year-old child when a dispute broke out with neighbors over harassment of children. The accused allegedly attacked him with local weapons, leaving him critically injured.

Milon was first admitted to a local hospital and later transferred to a hospital in Dhaka, where he died on June 25 after 26 days in intensive care. According to the speakers, his family spent over 3.5 million taka on treatment and is now destitute. They alleged that none of the accused have been arrested and that the suspects are openly threatening the victim’s family to withdraw the case.

Protesters demanded immediate arrests, trial in a speedy tribunal, and maximum punishment for those found guilty, warning of tougher movements if their demands are ignored.

In Lohagara upazila of Chattogram, hundreds of makeshift shops have occupied footpaths and parts of the highway near the motor station, collecting daily extortion payments ranging from 200 to 1,000 taka per stall. The illegal occupation has led to severe traffic congestion and difficulties for pedestrians and passengers. Despite several eviction drives, the stalls reappear within hours, creating persistent disruption in the area.

Local residents and commuters have expressed frustration over the lack of effective action. Shopkeepers revealed that they must pay money three times a day to different groups, including shop owners, leaseholders, and the town management committee. The issue has sparked criticism on social media, while disputes continue between rival political groups over control of the market committees.

Authorities said multiple eviction operations have been conducted with the Roads and Highways Department, and a permanent clearance drive is being planned. Officials added that no written complaints about extortion have been filed yet, but investigations will follow if complaints are submitted.

A man identified as Debashish Chowdhury, 45, was detained at Jahangirnagar University for allegedly taking secret photos of two female students. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. near the Bot Tola area of the campus. Chowdhury, a resident of Dhamrai’s Baishakanda area and former joint general secretary of the Dhamrai Upazila Jubo Dal, was released by the university administration after signing a written pledge.

According to the university’s security office, Chowdhury admitted in a written confession that he had secretly photographed several female students after dining at Bot Tola. He apologized, acknowledged his wrongdoing, and promised not to repeat such actions without consent. Two cans of beer were also recovered from him and his companion, which were later destroyed in the presence of university officials.

Assistant Proctor Professor Dr. Mohammad Abdur Razzak stated that Chowdhury was released after pledging not to enter the campus again with his vehicle and after offering an unconditional apology to the students.

A fire broke out on a cotton-laden truck on Imam Bazar Road in Majdihi area of Bhairabganj Bazar, Sreemangal upazila of Moulvibazar district. The incident occurred around 7 a.m. on Friday, when the Sreemangal Fire Service team responded promptly and managed to bring the blaze under control before it could spread to nearby areas.

According to Sreemangal Fire Service Warehouse Inspector Solaiman Ahmad, firefighters reached the scene immediately after receiving the report and successfully contained the fire. The quick response prevented further damage and restored normalcy in the area.

The cause of the fire and the extent of the losses were not immediately known. Authorities have begun an investigation to determine the reason behind the incident and to take necessary measures.