Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Asaduzzaman announced that the verdict in the Ramisa rape and murder case was delivered within six working days. He made the statement on Sunday around noon while speaking to journalists at the Secretariat in Dhaka.

Responding to a question, the minister clarified that there is no legal provision specifying how many days a trial must take to conclude. He added that once the case documents reach the High Court, steps will be taken to ensure an expedited hearing. The minister expressed hope that the High Court will uphold the verdict.

According to the report, Ramisa’s father expressed satisfaction with the verdict and urged for its swift implementation. The minister described the quick judgment as a milestone in ensuring justice and reaffirmed that protecting children’s safety is a fundamental duty of a civilized nation.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Tribunal for Suppression of Violence Against Children has sentenced Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Khatun to death for the rape and murder of eight-year-old Ramisa in Pallabi, Mirpur. The verdict was delivered by Judge Masrur Saleqin on Sunday at around 11:30 a.m. State prosecutor Azizur Rahman expressed satisfaction with the ruling, stating that the prosecution successfully proved the charges through evidence and that the victim’s family has received justice.

According to case details, Ramisa, a second-grade student at Popular Model High School, was lured by Swapna Khatun into her home on the morning of May 19, where she was subsequently raped and killed. The case drew attention for its brutality and the swift judicial process leading to the verdict.

The prosecution and the victim’s family both welcomed the judgment, while the law minister expressed hope that the High Court would uphold the tribunal’s decision.

A Dhaka court has sentenced Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Khatun to death for the rape and murder of eight-year-old Ramisa in Pallabi, Mirpur. The verdict was delivered on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. by Judge Masrur Salehin of the Dhaka Metropolitan Tribunal for the Suppression of Violence Against Children. According to lawyers, the convicts have the right to appeal the judgment within seven working days.

The court imposed the maximum penalty under Section 9(2) of the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act. In addition to the death sentence, Sohel was fined 500,000 taka and Swapna 200,000 taka, with the compensation to be paid to Ramisa’s legal heirs. The court also ordered that if the fines are not paid, the convicts’ movable and immovable property be auctioned to provide compensation to the victim’s family.

The judgment has been described as a milestone for ensuring justice in child murder cases, with Ramisa’s father expressing satisfaction and calling for swift execution of the verdict. The law minister expressed hope that the High Court will uphold the ruling.

A Dhaka tribunal has sentenced Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Khatun to death for the rape and murder of eight-year-old Ramisa in Pallabi, Mirpur. The verdict was delivered on Sunday morning by Judge Masrur Salehin of the Dhaka Metropolitan Tribunal for Suppression of Violence Against Children. Sohel was also fined Tk 500,000 and Swapna Tk 200,000, with the compensation to be paid to Ramisa’s legal heirs. The court ordered that if the fines are not paid, the convicts’ assets will be auctioned to compensate the victim’s family.

The case stemmed from the May 19 incident when Ramisa, a second-grade student, was found dead in the suspects’ apartment. The murder sparked nationwide outrage and demands for swift justice. Police arrested Sohel from Narayanganj and Swapna from the crime scene, later filing charges under the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act and the Penal Code. The investigation included DNA, forensic, and witness evidence, which prosecutors said conclusively proved the charges.

The entire judicial process—from investigation to verdict—was completed in just 17 days, marking one of the fastest trials in recent memory. Observers believe the ruling sends a strong message against violence toward women and children.

A truck driver was killed when a covered van collided with the rear of another truck on the Dhaka–Chattogram Highway in the Amjad Bazar area of Chauddagram, Comilla, on Sunday morning. The deceased was identified as Kazi Zafar, 36, son of Zahirul Islam from Manikarhat village in Bhola’s Borhanuddin upazila. Witnesses said the accident occurred around 7 a.m. when the covered van, heading toward Chattogram, hit the moving truck from behind, leaving the front of the van severely damaged.

Locals rescued the injured driver and took him to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Police confirmed that traffic on the highway remained normal after the incident. Sub-Inspector Nazim Uddin of Miyabazar Highway Police Station stated that the legal process would be completed before handing over the body to the victim’s family.

Authorities have not reported any disruption to highway operations following the accident.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and local villagers have jointly prevented an illegal push-in attempt by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) along the Aditmari, Hatibandha, and Patgram borders in Lalmonirhat. A total of 33 people, including women and children, were stopped from entering Bangladesh. Villagers have joined BGB patrols to help secure the frontier and prevent further unauthorized crossings.

Residents of Durgapur in Aditmari expressed their determination to resist any illegal infiltration from India, stating that they would continue to support BGB in protecting the border. According to the 15 BGB media cell, all individuals brought for the push-in were taken back by Indian authorities, and the situation at all three border points is now normal. BGB has maintained strict surveillance and patrol operations to prevent future incidents.

A press release from the Rangpur Sector Headquarters stated that attempts to enter Bangladesh through unfenced areas or gates without following legal repatriation procedures violate international border management norms and existing bilateral agreements.

A group of Awami League leaders and activists, whose political activities are currently banned, organized a sudden procession in the Premtola area of Shariatpur town on Saturday afternoon. The march took place along the Dhaka–Shariatpur road, where participants carried party banners and the national flag while chanting slogans. Selim Sheikh, a member of the Palong Union Parishad’s Ward No. 1, was seen leading the procession and broadcasting it live on his personal Facebook account.

According to local sources and video footage, the demonstrators demanded the return of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the withdrawal of restrictions imposed on the Awami League. They also chanted slogans in the names of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Sheikh Hasina, and former MP Iqbal Hossain. Attempts to reach Selim Sheikh for comment were unsuccessful. An unnamed Jubo League leader said the protest was against what they viewed as harassment of party members and part of ongoing political programs.

Palong Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge Shah Alam stated that the police had not received any official report of a banned organization’s procession but were investigating the matter and would take action if any illegal activity was confirmed.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has strengthened patrols and surveillance along the Sunamganj border to prevent illegal push-ins from India. On Sunday midnight, BGB personnel conducted patrols in the Bishwambharpur upazila border area and used loudspeakers to alert and raise awareness among local residents.

According to BGB sources, the Sunamganj border spans 120 kilometers, with 90 kilometers under the jurisdiction of the 28 BGB Battalion and the remaining 30 kilometers under the 48 BGB Battalion in Sylhet. The 28 BGB Battalion Commander, Lieutenant Colonel A K M Zakaria Kadir, stated that six points within the 90-kilometer stretch lack barbed wire fencing, making them relatively vulnerable. Additional security measures have been implemented in these unprotected areas, alongside awareness campaigns urging border residents to remain vigilant.

The initiative reflects BGB’s ongoing efforts to enhance border security and community cooperation in preventing unauthorized cross-border movements.

Bangladesh’s apparel exports have continued to decline in the current fiscal year, with earnings from July to May totaling 35.31 billion dollars, down 3.41 percent from the same period last year. The Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) reported that exports to the European Union, the country’s largest market, fell by 4.88 percent to 17.36 billion dollars. In May alone, total exports dropped 7.07 percent year-on-year, while apparel exports fell 8.29 percent.

Industry representatives said the sector’s earlier signs of recovery in April could not be sustained due to reduced orders from key markets, particularly in Europe. Mohammad Hatem of the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association noted that export orders have fallen by about 30 percent, citing aggressive competition from China and India in the EU market. Former BGMEA director Mohiuddin Rubel added that overall demand for apparel in the EU has weakened, increasing price competition among suppliers.

Analysts warned that if the downturn in the EU market persists, it could have broader negative effects on Bangladesh’s export-driven economy, which relies heavily on apparel shipments to Europe.

After seven months of uncertainty and detention, 91 Bangladeshi fishermen were released from Indian custody and repatriated on Saturday. They had been imprisoned in India on charges of crossing the international maritime boundary while fishing in the Bay of Bengal. Following completion of all legal procedures, the fishermen were sent from Fraserganj fishing port in South 24 Parganas aboard four trawlers toward international waters, where they were formally handed over to Bangladeshi authorities in the presence of senior naval officials from both countries.

According to administrative and police sources, the fishermen were detained about seven months ago when four Bangladeshi trawlers unintentionally entered Indian waters. The Indian Coast Guard apprehended them and handed them over to Fraserganj Coastal Police. They remained in Indian prisons under court orders until diplomatic and administrative processes between the two nations enabled their release.

The handover operation was conducted peacefully under tight security. The four trawlers, owned by individuals from Kutubdia and Patuakhali, were also returned along with the fishermen.

A fire broke out late Friday night at the cargo village of Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, marking the second such incident in eight months. The blaze started around 11:25 p.m. near Gate 9 in a courier shed storing imported goods. Airport and fire service units, along with air force personnel, brought the fire under control within minutes, preventing major damage. Civil Aviation State Minister Rashiduzzaman Millat formed a five-member investigation committee, noting that negligence could be a factor if short circuit is again found to be the cause.

Investigators described the incident as suspicious, questioning five DHL employees after finding inconsistencies in their accounts. CCTV footage showed one worker near the site moments before the fire, which erupted suddenly without signs of electrical sparks or power failure. The same DHL shed was also the source of a major fire last October, intensifying scrutiny over safety lapses in the high-security area.

Authorities said flight operations were unaffected, but business leaders expressed concern over repeated fires in a zone meant to be tightly secured. The investigation’s findings are now awaited to determine accountability and prevent recurrence.

Bangladesh and Turkey have agreed to establish a joint ministerial committee to strengthen defense and strategic political cooperation. The understanding was reached during a courtesy meeting between Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tejgaon on Saturday, according to statements from the Foreign Ministry and the Prime Minister’s Press Wing. Both countries also agreed to hold annual foreign office consultations and a 2+2 dialogue involving their foreign and defense ministers to deepen strategic ties.

The meeting covered issues including the Rohingya crisis, climate change, trade and investment, joint production, and regional and international matters of mutual interest. Fidan conveyed greetings from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and described his visit as the first step toward elevating bilateral relations to a strategic level. Prime Minister Rahman thanked Turkey for its continued support, particularly for backing Bangladesh’s candidate for the presidency of the 81st UN General Assembly.

Before leaving Dhaka, Fidan reaffirmed Turkey’s commitment to strengthening ties with Bangladesh and praised the country’s efforts in hosting over one million Rohingya refugees. His three-day official visit included meetings with government and opposition leaders and a field visit to refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Tribunal for Suppression of Violence Against Children is set to announce its verdict today, June 7, in the case of the rape and murder of schoolgirl Ramisa Akter in Pallabi. Judge Masrur Salekin will deliver the verdict in the presence of the accused, Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Akter. The case has drawn nationwide attention for its swift investigation and trial, with the verdict coming just 20 days after the crime.

According to the case record, Ramisa, a second-grade student, went missing on May 19 and was later found murdered in her neighbor Sohel Rana’s apartment. Sohel was arrested the next day, confessed to the crime, and was charged along with his wife for destroying evidence. The investigation was completed in five days, and the trial began on June 1. Sixteen witnesses testified within one day, and all legal proceedings concluded within four working days.

Security has been tightened around the court premises ahead of the verdict, with additional police deployed and media presence reported. The case has been described as a landmark in judicial speed within Bangladesh.

A collision occurred between the Paharika Express train and a truck at Bartakia in Mirsarai, Chattogram, on Sunday morning. Following the accident, rail communication between Dhaka and Chattogram has been suspended. The incident took place early in the day, disrupting one of the country’s busiest railway routes.

The report, published by Amar Desh Online, confirmed the disruption but did not provide details about casualties or the extent of the damage. The collision site, Bartakia, lies along a key section of the Dhaka-Chattogram railway line, which connects the capital with the major port city of Chattogram.

Further information regarding rescue operations, restoration of train services, or the cause of the collision was not immediately available at the time of reporting.

Default loans in Bangladesh’s banking sector rose sharply during January–March 2026, with 44 of 61 banks reporting increases totaling Tk 31,487 crore. According to Bangladesh Bank data, total non-performing loans reached Tk 588,704 crore by the end of March, representing 32.26% of total loans, up from 30.60% in December. Officials said the rise followed post-inspection adjustments and sluggish business conditions that hindered loan recovery.

Among six state-owned banks, four saw defaults increase, led by Janata Bank, where bad loans rose by Tk 2,458 crore to Tk 74,996 crore. Private banks were hit harder, with 34 of 43 institutions reporting higher defaults. IFIC Bank recorded the largest jump of Tk 4,683 crore, followed by Islami Bank and EXIM Bank. Specialized and foreign banks, including Bangladesh Krishi Bank and HSBC, also reported increases.

City Bank’s managing director attributed the trend to slower overall economic growth. The data indicate widespread stress in both public and private banking segments, despite regulatory efforts to curb defaults.