A court in Cumilla has sentenced Abu Bakkar Siddique, aged 46, to life imprisonment for killing his elderly mother while she was praying. The verdict was delivered on Tuesday by Judge Sabrina Nargis of the Cumilla Tribunal for Crimes Disrupting Public Safety and Special Sessions Court. Siddique was also fined 100,000 taka, with an additional six months of rigorous imprisonment in case of non-payment. The convict was present in the dock during the announcement.

According to case documents, the murder occurred on October 11, 2020, in Pasakot village of Shubhopur Union, Chauddagram upazila. Siddique, reportedly addicted to drugs, attacked his 80-year-old mother, Khayera Begum, with an axe after she refused to give him money for drugs. Local residents detained him immediately and handed him over to police. His elder brother, Maulana Abul Kashem, filed the murder case the same day.

After investigation and testimony from ten witnesses, the court delivered the verdict. The plaintiff expressed satisfaction with the judgment and urged for swift execution of the sentence. Siddique was later transferred to Cumilla Central Jail under strict police security.

A mass robbery was reported on the Jamalpur Express train near the Tongi railway outer signal in Gazipur around midnight on Tuesday. According to reports, a group of 10 to 15 armed assailants boarded the train when it stopped at the Bonmala outer signal and held passengers at knifepoint. The robbers allegedly took mobile phones, cash, watches, and other valuables from passengers. Several passengers were injured after being attacked with sharp weapons when they tried to resist.

Sub-inspector Nur Alam Hossain, in charge of the Tongi Railway Police outpost, stated that no formal complaint had been filed regarding the incident. He added that necessary action would be taken upon receiving a complaint and that additional surveillance would be maintained at the Tongi railway outer signals to prevent such incidents in the future.

A tragic incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon in Khamar Paban Tair village of Saghata upazila, Gaibandha, when a drug-addicted youth allegedly stabbed his grandparents, killing his grandmother and seriously injuring his grandfather. The deceased was identified as Feroza Begum, 65, while her husband Abdul Karim sustained severe injuries. The accused, 19-year-old Shakil, son of Rafiqul Islam of the same village, was detained by locals and handed over to police.

According to local sources, Shakil had been addicted to drugs for a long time, which caused family disputes. His wife had left for her parents’ home due to these conflicts. On Wednesday, an argument broke out between Shakil and his grandparents over bringing his wife back. In a fit of rage, he attacked them with a sharp weapon, leaving both critically injured. Locals rushed to the scene, captured Shakil, and informed police.

Police said Shakil is being interrogated, and an investigation is underway. Feroza Begum died on the way to Bogura’s Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital, while Abdul Karim remains under treatment.

Testimonies from 14 of 28 witnesses have been completed in the illegal wealth case against former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed. On Wednesday afternoon, six witnesses gave their statements before Dhaka’s Special Judge Court-5, presided over by Abdullah Al Mamun. As the accused remains absconding, cross-examination of the witnesses could not take place. The court scheduled the next hearing for July 16, confirmed Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) lawyer Mir Ahmed Ali Salam.

The case was filed on December 15, 2024, by ACC Deputy Director Hafizul Islam, accusing Benazir Ahmed of acquiring wealth beyond known income sources, concealing asset information, and money laundering. Following investigation, a charge sheet was submitted on November 30, 2025. The court accepted the charges on March 8, 2026, issuing an arrest warrant, and began trial proceedings on May 3, 2026.

According to the charge sheet, Benazir declared assets worth about Tk 12.2 crore, while investigators found evidence of assets exceeding Tk 15.6 crore, indicating Tk 11 crore in unexplained wealth.

A devastating fire broke out on Wednesday morning at a jhoot (garment waste) warehouse named Ma Marjan Enterprise in Dakshin Sastapur area of Fatullah, Narayanganj. The blaze, which started around 7:30 a.m., caused an estimated loss of about Tk 4 million. Four units from the Shibu Market Modern Fire Station responded to the scene and brought the fire under control after nearly two hours of effort.

According to Abdullah Al Arifin, Deputy Assistant Director of Narayanganj Fire Service, the 150-foot-long warehouse was completely burned, while a nearby tea stall and a wood shop sustained partial damage. Initial investigations suggest that the fire may have originated from an electrical short circuit.

Local residents reported seeing smoke rising from the warehouse before the flames quickly spread, creating panic in the area. People from nearby houses moved their furniture to safety. Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the exact cause and total extent of the damage.

A Noakhali court has postponed the verdict in the widely discussed case of five-year-old Asma Akter’s rape and murder for the third time. The Special Child Tribunal in the district, presided over by Judge Farzana Akter, set a new date of July 6 for the verdict announcement. The decision was confirmed by the plaintiff’s lawyer, Advocate Shukla Saha.

According to the case details, Asma, daughter of Maulana Md. Shahjahan from Megha village in Chatkhil upazila, went missing on March 24, 2022. Nine days later, police recovered her body from a septic tank behind the house based on information from the accused, Shahadat, her 26-year-old cousin. During investigation, Shahadat confessed in court that he raped and then strangled the child to death before hiding the body.

The brutal killing sparked widespread outrage across Noakhali, prompting protests, human chains, and demonstrations organized by political, social, and educational groups. Locals have consistently demanded swift justice and the death penalty for the accused.

A human chain was organized in Parbatipur upazila of Dinajpur to protest alleged home grabbing, vandalism, looting, and physical abuse by a local influential person. The event took place on Wednesday morning at Purba Huglipara village, led by victim Motahara Begum. She claimed that the disputed property, recorded under SA Khatian No. 119, originally belonged to her late father-in-law Nasir Uddin Sarkar and was inherited by her mother-in-law, Nasimon Khatun.

According to the affected family, their rival Nurul Amin, with the help of local miscreants, attacked their home, causing damage and inflicting physical and mental abuse. They also alleged that Amin blocked their only access road by building a wall, leaving the family confined for nearly three years and forcing them to move through a rear window. A written complaint was submitted to the Parbatipur Assistant Commissioner (Land) seeking redress and reopening of the road.

Local leaders, including the acting president of the Parbatipur Upazila Mahila Dal, expressed solidarity with the victims and demanded immediate administrative action. Nurul Amin denied the allegations, claiming he lawfully purchased the land and built a boundary wall within his property.

At Chittagong University, Ulfatur Rahman Rakib, chief organizer of the Chhatra Shakti unit, was assaulted by activists of the Chhatra Dal on Tuesday night near Shahjalal Hall. The university’s proctor, Professor Dr. Hossain Shahid Sarwardi, was also reportedly pushed and hit while trying to control the situation. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m., and allegations were raised against 20 to 25 Chhatra Dal members, including sports secretary Abdullah Al Mamun and joint general secretary Mohammad Javed.

The violence stemmed from a dispute during a football match screening organized by Chhatra Dal on June 29, when a quarrel broke out between students Dishan, Yafir, and Mamun. Following that, Dishan and Yafir were allegedly beaten by Chhatra Dal activists. On Tuesday, Dishan and his associates reportedly attacked Mamun, prompting further clashes. Rakib was later called to the scene and beaten.

University authorities said they were collecting information and would take legal action if necessary. Chhatra Dal leaders acknowledged tensions and promised organizational measures if any member was found guilty.

Local administration in Kaukhali, Pirojpur, conducted an eviction drive under the eighth China Maitree Bekutia Bridge on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. The operation targeted illegal restaurants and food stalls built with concrete and iron structures on government land and river areas beneath the bridge, which had been turned into a tourist spot.

According to the report, the illegal establishments were damaging the environment and beauty of the area. After issuing prior notices to the occupiers, the Upazila Nirbahi Officer and Executive Magistrate Md. Asaduzzaman led the eviction when the encroachers failed to remove the structures voluntarily.

The official stated that the Bekutia Bridge area, now recognized as a tourist destination in the southern region, will not allow any unauthorized construction in the future.

A land boundary dispute between Finlay Tea Estate authorities and a resident of Rampur village in Bahubal upazila of Habiganj has escalated. On June 30, local resident Rafiqul Islam filed a written complaint with the district commissioner, alleging that the tea estate authorities repeatedly created unnecessary disputes and attempted to occupy his land adjacent to the Rampur Tea Estate. He claimed that as an ordinary citizen, he was unable to seek redress against a powerful company and that his family was facing harassment and insecurity.

In his petition, Rafiqul Islam requested that the district administration determine the actual boundary of his land through an on-site investigation by the assistant commissioner (land) and a surveyor to prevent future conflicts. Local sources said disputes between tea estate authorities and residents over land in Bahubal are longstanding. The manager of Rampur Tea Estate, Omar Faruk, denied any land grabbing, stating that the boundary issue with Rafiqul Islam is under administrative review.

Residents are now awaiting the administration’s decision on the matter, which they hope will ensure fair resolution of the boundary dispute.

Retired Lieutenant General Masud Uddin Chowdhury allegedly threatened a police officer during a virtual court hearing in Feni on Tuesday. The hearing, held before Senior Judicial Magistrate Md Hasan, concerned four separate murder cases linked to the July Movement. During the session, the court ordered Masud Chowdhury to be shown arrested in all four cases. He was connected virtually for security reasons.

According to court and police sources, the threat occurred when investigating officers presented updates on the cases. Witnesses said Masud Chowdhury became agitated and made remarks interpreted as a threat toward the officers. Following the incident, one of the investigators is expected to file a general diary at Feni Model Police Station. The court quickly concluded the hearing and disconnected the virtual link after issuing the arrest order.

Police officials confirmed that the incident involved heated exchanges but declined further comment without authorization. The Feni Model Police Station officer-in-charge said the matter is under verification and being handled by authorities.

A teacher at Nripendra Narayan Government High School in Debiganj upazila of Panchagarh has been accused of leaking tenth-grade half-yearly exam questions before the test. The assistant English teacher, Mahadev Roy, allegedly sent the English first paper question to a student via WhatsApp. When reporters visited the school on Wednesday morning, the distributed exam question matched exactly with the screenshot in their possession.

According to school sources, Mahadev Roy prepared the question paper as per school rules, which require subject teachers to set, print, and seal their own exam questions before submitting them to the acting head teacher. The sealed envelopes are opened only at the start of the exam. The acting head teacher, G.M. Ruhul Amin, confirmed awareness of the allegation and said an internal investigation would be conducted. Debiganj Upazila Executive Officer Indrajit Saha and the Rangpur regional deputy director of secondary education, Rokhsana Begum, also stated that investigations and necessary actions would follow.

The teacher had previously faced allegations of forcing students to attend his private coaching classes, which had drawn media attention earlier.

A daring burglary took place on Tuesday night at a rented apartment of two civil judges in the Amlapara area of Jamalpur municipality. According to the victims, the intruders cut through the window grill and stole around eight bhori of gold ornaments, a diamond ring, cash worth Tk 100,000, and other valuables. The victims, Civil Judge Ahmadul Kabir Sakil and his wife Civil Judge Nusrat Zerin Jenny, discovered the theft after returning home and finding the door locked from inside and the house ransacked.

The couple had been living for seven months on the third floor of a three-storey building owned by Anwar Hossain. The building’s CCTV cameras were reportedly non-functional at the time of the incident. The owner suggested that the cameras might have been deliberately disabled before the burglary. Local residents expressed concern that such a bold theft could occur in the home of judges, questioning the effectiveness of urban security and surveillance systems.

Police confirmed visiting the scene and said the case is under serious investigation. Legal action will follow upon receipt of a written complaint.

Police in Chauddagram, Cumilla, recovered the body of a woman named Rokeya Begum, aged 48, near the Indian border. The incident occurred after she went missing on Tuesday morning while collecting firewood and did not return home. Her body was later found near border pillar number 1413 by locals, who informed the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). Police retrieved the body following BGB’s report.

According to local sources, Rokeya Begum had been suffering from mental health issues for a long time and occasionally begged from people. The discovery was confirmed by Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Arif Hossain, who stated that the body was taken to the police station for further investigation. BGB Subedar Morshed from the Jagannathdighi camp also confirmed that locals had first spotted the body and notified them.

Police said the exact cause of death will be determined after an autopsy, and further details will be known following the investigation.

A tile worker named Sagar, aged 32, died while undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital after being stabbed in Lakshmipur’s Raipur municipality. The incident occurred on June 12 near the riverbank of Hall Road, where Sagar was attacked with a sharp weapon during an altercation over drug sales. He was initially taken to Raipur Upazila Health Complex and later transferred to Dhaka as his condition worsened. He died on Tuesday night at around 10:30 p.m. in the hospital’s ICU.

Sagar, originally from Ketuya in Chandpur Sadar, had been living in a rented house near Halima Madrasa in Raipur’s Ward 3, working as a tile mason. Locals and family members said that Nurul Amin, 45, from Denayetpur area, was accused in the stabbing and was detained by residents at the scene. Seventeen days after the incident, Sagar’s mother-in-law filed a case with Raipur Police Station, leading to the suspect’s arrest and imprisonment.

Raipur Police Station’s officer-in-charge Shahin Mia said the case would be updated following the post-mortem report and necessary legal procedures.