Chattogram Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (WASA) has initiated a plan to bring water from the Bhandaljhuri treatment plant across the Karnaphuli River into the city using the utility duct of the Karnaphuli Tunnel. The project, built during the Awami League government without prior survey, cost nearly Tk 1,994 crore and has a daily production capacity of 60 million liters. However, due to lack of customers, the plant has been operating at only 2.5 million liters per day, leaving 95 percent of its capacity unused.

The Bhandaljhuri project was originally designed to serve residential areas in Boalkhali, Patiya, Anwara, and Karnaphuli, as well as 13 major industrial clients. Most of these clients, except CUFL, did not opt for WASA’s water supply. Under new Managing Director Engineer Selim Mohammad Zane Alam, WASA has sought permission from the Roads, Bridges, and Local Government ministries to install pipelines through the tunnel duct.

If approved, the plan could supply an additional 30 million liters of water daily to Patenga, helping meet the area’s 90 million-liter demand and significantly easing water shortages within a year.

Khulna city has witnessed a surge in killings, with 51 murders recorded over the past 17 months, according to Khulna Metropolitan Police (KMP). Between January and May 2026 alone, 16 murders occurred across eight police stations, while 37 were reported in 2025. The most recent and shocking case took place on May 30, when three members of the same family were found murdered in Sonadanga. Police identified a suspect who remains at large, and a case has been filed by the victims’ family.

Police officials said most killings stem from disputes among drug dealers and criminal groups, as well as family conflicts and political rivalries. KMP’s additional commissioner noted that many offenders return to crime after being released on bail. A senior intelligence officer added that criminals now possess modern weapons, while police face restrictions in their use. Khulna City Corporation administrator Nazrul Islam Manju expressed concern over the deteriorating law and order situation, saying the city is overwhelmed by drugs.

Sociologist Dr. Selina Ahmed from Khulna University attributed the rise in crime to moral decline and cultural shifts driven by media and technology, which she said are influencing social behavior and increasing instability.

A 17-year-old boy named Rashedul Islam died after being struck by lightning while playing football in Dhamrai, Dhaka. The incident occurred in the Gaotara area on the evening of June 8, 2026. Rashedul was playing with friends when lightning struck the field, causing severe injuries. Locals rushed him to a private clinic in Kawalipara, but as his condition worsened, he was transferred to Saturia Upazila Health Complex, where doctors declared him dead.

Rashedul was the second of three siblings and the younger son of Akkas Ali from Gaotara village under Jadavpur Union. He worked as a mason. The sudden death has cast a pall of grief over the local community.

The report highlights the tragic nature of the incident but does not mention any official response or further investigation into the lightning strike.

The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and India’s Border Security Force (BSF) began their 57th director general-level border conference in New Delhi on Monday, June 8, 2026. The four-day meeting, running until June 11, marks the first such high-level dialogue since Bangladesh’s new BNP-led government took office. The BGB delegation, led by Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui, includes 15 senior officials and representatives from key ministries and agencies. Bangladesh is prioritizing seven unresolved and sensitive issues, including border killings and alleged forced push-ins by BSF personnel.

According to the source, Bangladesh intends to raise concerns over continued border shootings, illegal infiltration attempts, arms and drug smuggling, and the presence of armed groups in Indian territory. The government expects India to commit to non-disturbance along the border. Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said the meeting would focus on border management, cooperation, and recent push-in incidents, emphasizing dialogue for sustainable solutions.

The outcome of this conference is viewed as crucial for the depth of bilateral relations and the effectiveness of future border management between the two neighboring countries.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and local villagers jointly prevented multiple push-in attempts by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) along the Bokbanda and Jhaubari border points in Roumari upazila of Kurigram district. The incidents occurred on Saturday night and again on Sunday evening, when BSF allegedly tried to push several people across the border. BGB, supported by local residents, took a firm stance that forced BSF to retreat. To raise awareness and strengthen vigilance, BGB used loudspeakers in nearby villages.

According to local accounts, the situation along the border remained tense throughout the day. Residents claimed that BSF has repeatedly tried to create unrest in the area, recalling earlier failed attempts in previous years. A BGB official confirmed that patrols and joint watch efforts with villagers are ongoing to prevent any illegal entry, though poor road conditions are hampering rapid response.

Border residents expressed determination to resist any future push-in attempts, while BGB continues to maintain heightened alert along the affected frontier zones.

Political tension has escalated in Dewanganj municipality of Jamalpur following allegations that activists of the banned Chhatra League detonated several crude bombs at multiple locations on Tuesday evening. In protest, local leaders and activists of the Chhatra Dal and BNP organized a motorcycle showdown across the town, demanding punishment for those responsible. The demonstration featured anti–Chhatra League slogans, and the situation in the area has since remained tense.

According to local sources, explosions reportedly occurred in the station area, Gabtoli, Kalitala, and other parts of Dewanganj, spreading panic among residents. Chhatra Dal leader Md. Biplob Mondal accused Chhatra League members, led by the organization’s upazila general secretary Sohel Rana, of orchestrating the blasts after failing to hold a rally two days earlier. However, Sohel Rana denied the allegations, claiming that neither he nor his associates were in the area and that BNP and Chhatra Dal members were attempting to defame them.

Dewanganj police chief Anwar Hossain stated that no physical evidence or eyewitnesses of explosions were found at the reported sites, but an investigation is underway to determine the cause and source of the alleged blasts.

Detective Branch (DB) police in Jhalakathi arrested Sumon Chakraborty, the priest of the Kalibari Temple, with 20 yaba tablets from the Shitalakhola area of the town on Sunday evening. The arrest took place around 7 p.m. during a DB operation. Following the incident, the Kalibari Temple authority issued a press release announcing Sumon Chakraborty’s expulsion from his position as priest.

The arrest of a priest from one of the city’s major temples with illegal drugs has become a widely discussed topic in Jhalakathi. Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md. Mahmud Hasan of Jhalakathi Sadar Police Station confirmed that Sub-Inspector (SI) Md. Tariful Islam filed a regular case against the accused under Section 36(1) Schedule 10(a) of the Narcotics Control Act, 2018.

The case is now under investigation, and local authorities are proceeding according to the legal framework outlined in the narcotics law.

Police in Boalkhali, Chattogram, arrested two members of the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) for chanting 'Joy Bangla' during a relative’s wedding ceremony. The arrests took place late Saturday night at a community center on Arakan Road in the Amtal area. The detainees were identified as Md Abdul Aziz, 26, assistant secretary of Haji Nurul Haque Degree College BCL unit, and Md Raihan, 23, a member of the same unit.

According to police, the two men shouted the slogan during the bride’s mehendi ceremony at a house in Paschim Gomdondi on Friday. A video of the incident was later uploaded to Facebook, leading to their arrest the following day. Boalkhali Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mahfuzur Rahman stated that both individuals were sent to court as suspects in a case related to the July movement attack.

The report did not include further details about the case or the broader political context surrounding the arrests.

Train operations on the Dhaka-Chattogram route resumed after nearly six hours following a collision between a sand-laden pickup truck and the Paharika Express train in Mirsarai, Chattogram. The accident occurred around 9 a.m. on Sunday at Sonapahar Darbartila in Jorarganj Union when the pickup attempted to cross the railway line. Although the vehicle was severely damaged, the driver and helper escaped unharmed. Rail traffic was restored around 4 p.m. after a relief train removed the wreckage.

According to railway officials, the up-line was reopened first, while the down-line remained closed until the debris was cleared. The Paharika Express later resumed its journey toward Sylhet. Police and railway engineers worked jointly to restore the line, and train movement is now fully normal. The railway authority announced an investigation into the cause of the incident.

Local residents alleged that illegal sand extraction from nearby streams has been ongoing and claimed that stricter administrative action could have prevented such accidents.

Police in Jorarganj, under Mirsarai upazila of Chattogram, arrested six individuals including four activists of the Jubo League and Chhatra League during a special operation targeting suspects in multiple cases. The arrests were announced in a press release issued by Jorarganj Police Station on Sunday. The operation was conducted to maintain law and order and curb criminal activities in the area.

According to police sources, Sakib Uddin, Mehedi Hasan, and Moin Uddin were detained as suspects in one case, while Zahidul Alam Bhuiyan was arrested from the Baraiyarhat Bazar area in connection with another case. Additionally, Nazrul Islam Jibon was apprehended from the Muhuri Project area, and Ainul Islam Limon was arrested in front of Moscow Bakers at Baraiyarhat Bazar.

Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Abdul Halim stated that the special operations would continue to prevent crimes such as theft and robbery and to ensure stability in the law and order situation. Legal action is being taken against those involved.

BNP Standing Committee member and parliamentarian Dr. Abdul Moin Khan has questioned why Bangladesh has not yet established a research institution dedicated to Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, even after 55 years of independence. He raised the issue on Sunday at a discussion marking the 45th death anniversary of Ziaur Rahman, held at the Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh (IDEB) auditorium in Kakrail, Dhaka. The event was organized by the Jatiyatabadi Muktijoddha Dal.

During his address, Moin Khan reflected on Ziaur Rahman’s role in the 1971 Liberation War and his earlier military service during the 1965 Indo-Pak war, for which he received the Hilal-i-Jurat. He argued that Bangladesh’s journey since independence has been marked by challenges and that the nation cannot continue to excuse its shortcomings as those of a “young state.” He emphasized the need for the new generation to take responsibility for the country’s progress.

The discussion was chaired by Jatiyatabadi Muktijoddha Dal president Ishtiaq Aziz Ulfat, with participation from Liberation War Affairs Minister Ahmed Azam Khan and BNP Liberation War Affairs Secretary Joynal Abedin.

A man named Sohag Mia, aged 38, died after consuming alcohol in Gobindaganj of Gaibandha district. Two others, including his brother, were hospitalized in critical condition. The incident occurred on Saturday night in Torofkamal village under Sapmara Union. The three men reportedly fell ill after drinking together and were first admitted to Gobindaganj Upazila Health Complex. Sohag and Mojibur were later referred to Bogura for advanced treatment, but Sohag died around 7 a.m. on the way to Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital.

According to relatives and hospital officials, Saikat is currently receiving treatment at Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital, while Mojibur’s condition deteriorated further. Due to a shortage of ICU beds, he was transferred first to TMSS Hospital in Bogura and then to Rangpur Medical College Hospital. Mojibur remains in critical condition.

Local health authorities confirmed the incident on Sunday evening. The deceased and the two hospitalized men are residents of the same village in Gobindaganj.

A congratulatory letter allegedly sent by Md. Mirajul Islam, general secretary of the Bhola Upazila Awami League and former upazila chairman, to the Prime Minister has gone viral on social media, stirring widespread discussion and criticism in political circles. The letter, reportedly sent on April 20 and received on April 27, was written on the official pad of his contracting firm rather than a political letterhead.

According to the circulated copy, Mirajul Islam congratulated the Prime Minister for forming a government with a two-thirds majority in the February 12 national election and praised the “31-point state structure reform” and “Bangladesh First” slogan. The letter also claimed that after the February 17 oath-taking, public confidence in the government had increased. Allegations suggest that the letter included a request to extend deadlines for some of his company’s projects.

Efforts to contact Mirajul Islam for comment were unsuccessful. Reports indicate that the Anti-Corruption Commission has filed multiple cases against him and his family over alleged embezzlement in LGED projects. The viral letter continues to draw reactions in local political circles.

Two meat sellers in Foyla market of Rampal upazila, Bagerhat, were sentenced to seven days of simple imprisonment and fined a total of 20,000 taka for selling rotten beef. The mobile court, led by Rampal Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land) and Executive Magistrate Abhijit Chakraborty, delivered the verdict on Sunday morning. Veterinary surgeon Dr. Abhijit Kumar was present during the operation.

The convicted sellers were identified as Harunur Rashid, 45, from Gobindapur village in Rampal, and Yamin Howlader, 30, from Khanpur area of Bagerhat Sadar. The mobile court acted on a complaint and veterinary prosecution under the Consumer Rights Protection Act, 2009. The seized rotten meat was later buried and destroyed.

Local residents alleged that Harunur Rashid had long been selling meat from dead or spoiled cattle under the guise of a regular beef business. They demanded the cancellation of his trading license and called for regular market monitoring to protect consumer health.

Police in Sitakunda, Chattogram, have filed a case against 72 individuals following a sudden rally, explosions, and gunfire near DC Park in Salimpur. The case names 37 people and lists 35 others as unidentified. Three suspects have been arrested and sent to jail through court orders, while operations continue to apprehend the remaining accused.

According to the case details, the incident occurred on Friday afternoon when a group of individuals, identified as members of the banned Awami League, Chhatra League, and Jubo League, staged a sudden rally on the port-bound road in front of DC Park. They reportedly chanted slogans against the state and government, detonated crude bombs, and fired several blank shots, causing panic among locals. Police later recovered evidence including exploded bomb remnants, cartridge shells, and wooden sticks.

Police officials stated that the rally participants had gathered with the intent to create unrest. Authorities have vowed to bring all involved under the law and to suppress any attempts to disrupt public safety and order.