A violent clash erupted on Tuesday morning at the Boro Kapon point of the Sylhet-Sunamganj road over passenger pickup disputes between bus and CNG-run autorickshaw stand managers. The confrontation began around 11 a.m. when an argument escalated into a physical fight, leaving at least 12 people injured. During the incident, 10 autorickshaws were vandalized.

According to local sources, the altercation started as a verbal dispute over passenger collection rights but quickly turned violent as both sides used local weapons. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals and clinics for treatment. Police were dispatched to the scene following reports of the clash.

Authorities confirmed that additional police forces have been deployed to maintain order in the area. Law enforcement officials stated that an investigation is underway and necessary legal actions will be taken to prevent further unrest.

Customers of Islami Bank Bangladesh held a human chain and protest in Chattogram on Tuesday demanding the removal of the bank’s chairman, Khurshid Alam. The demonstration took place around 11 a.m. in front of the bank’s regional office in Agrabad under the banner of the Islami Bank Conscious Customers Forum.

Participants alleged that the current management system of the bank does not adequately protect customer interests and called for the chairman’s removal. They urged authorities to intervene and ensure good governance, transparency, and accountability within the institution. Protesters emphasized the need to restore customer confidence and safeguard depositors’ expectations.

Leaders of the Islami Bank Conscious Customers Forum and clients from various professions joined the event. Police from Double Mooring Police Station maintained a watchful presence to ensure order, and the protest concluded peacefully with participants leaving the area afterward.

A reception and exchange meeting was held in Goaland, Rajbari, to welcome Nurunnisa Siddika, a reserved seat Member of Parliament in the 13th National Parliament and Secretary of the Women’s Division of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. The event took place on Tuesday morning at the Haji Bari Mosque field in Kewtil area of Chhoto Bhakla Union, organized by the Haji Bari Social Welfare Council. The meeting was presided over by Sheikh Mohiuddin, a former professor of Tejgaon College, and attended by several central and local leaders of Jamaat-e-Islami.

In her address, MP Nurunnisa Siddika stressed the need to modernize and make the country’s judicial system more time-appropriate. She stated that Bangladesh has become a modern state, and therefore, its judicial and administrative structures should also evolve accordingly. She called for governance based on justice and the ideals of the Quran.

She further emphasized establishing justice in society, preventing corruption, and promoting human values. Local residents shared their concerns and expectations during the meeting, which the MP attentively listened to.

Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain stated that the prime minister was misinformed about his planned visit to Florida, United States. He made the comment on Tuesday through a Facebook post, following a viral note from the prime minister suggesting that mosquito control methods could be developed locally without traveling abroad.

In his post titled “Will misinformation and conspiracy ruin the revolutionary potential of mosquito control?”, the mayor explained that since October last year, CCC had been using mosquito larva-killing chemicals from the U.S.-based company Valent BioSciences. To reduce dependency on costly imports, he proposed establishing a joint-venture factory in Bangladesh. Valent BioSciences responded by inviting a delegation led by the mayor to visit its facilities in Chicago and Florida for feasibility assessment, with no expenses to be borne by the government or CCC.

The mayor alleged that a vested group provided false and misleading information to the prime minister, causing uncertainty over the planned visit. A government letter earlier confirmed that the summary for travel approval had been returned without authorization.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed stated that most witness testimonies have been completed in the murder case of child Ramisa in Dhaka’s Pallabi area. He said the government is assisting the court in ensuring the presence of the remaining witnesses. The minister made these remarks on Tuesday afternoon during an emergency press briefing at the Ministry of Home Affairs in the Secretariat.

He emphasized that it would not be appropriate to comment on a case that is still under trial, adding that everyone expects a speedy conclusion of the proceedings. The government, he said, is working to create the necessary environment for that. However, the timing and outcome of the verdict are entirely matters for the court.

In response to a question about whether new individuals have been implicated in the investigation, the minister said there is no specific information on that. He added that some formalities, including testimonies from doctors and forensic experts, are still pending.

Health Minister Sardar Md. Shakhawat Hossain announced that dengue patients across Bangladesh will receive free medical treatment. He said strict mobile court operations will be conducted nationwide to control the spread of dengue. The announcement came on Tuesday afternoon during a meeting at the Secretariat with owners of private hospitals and diagnostic centers to discuss dengue prevention.

The minister stated that private medical colleges must reserve 10 percent of their beds for dengue patients, who will also receive an 80 percent discount on diagnostic tests. Treatment will be free, though patients will bear the cost of food and medicine. Special larvicidal drugs will be used to destroy mosquito larvae, and four dengue cases have been reported so far. He emphasized that dengue is a national problem requiring collective effort beyond government action.

A three-month nationwide awareness campaign will begin on Saturday, and doctors will receive training on dengue treatment protocols. City corporations will also work to prevent mosquito breeding in all residential and institutional areas.

A 22-year-old housewife named Nilufa Akter was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Darimukund Uttarpara village of Shahbandegi Union, Sherpur upazila of Bogura early Monday night. Police recovered her body from the floor of her home, while all members of her in-laws’ family went missing immediately after the incident, intensifying local suspicion. Nilufa’s husband, Ekhlas Ali, works as a truck helper and was reportedly away from home for three days.

According to police and local sources, Nilufa lived with her two-year-old child, father-in-law Monju, mother-in-law Ratna Begum, and brother-in-law Mostakin. Neighbors rushed to the house after hearing cries around 10:30 p.m. and found Nilufa’s body covered with cloth, with a candle burning beside her head. Before police arrived, her in-laws allegedly fled, taking her child with them.

Sherpur police said there were no visible injuries on the body except a mark around the neck. The body was sent to Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital morgue for autopsy, and investigators are focusing on the disappearance of family members to determine the cause of death.

A father and son were killed in a road accident in Karnaphuli, Chattogram, on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred near the first stair area of Shah Amanat Bridge when a pickup van and a motorcycle collided. The victims were identified as Durga Pada Mallik, aged 70, from Singhra village in Chatari Union of Anwara upazila, and his son Bidhan Mallik, aged 47, a science teacher at Daulatpur Multipurpose High School in Karnaphuli.

According to Moijjartek Traffic Police In-Charge Abu Sayeed Baker, the collision took place around 8 a.m. as both vehicles were traveling from the new bridge area toward Moijjartek. Durga Pada Mallik, who was riding on the back of the motorcycle, died on the spot. His son, the motorcycle rider, was taken to Chittagong Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

Sub-Inspector Alauddin Talukdar of the hospital police outpost confirmed that both bodies were brought to the hospital and that legal procedures are underway.

The Department of Social Services (DSS) under the Ministry of Social Welfare has issued a revised recruitment circular for 1,485 positions across 52 categories under the revenue sector. The online application process, to be completed through Teletalk Bangladesh Limited’s designated website, opened on June 2, 2026, at 10 a.m. and will continue until June 23, 2026, at 5 p.m. Both male and female candidates aged between 18 and 32 years as of June 1, 2026, are eligible to apply, with certain departmental candidates receiving age relaxation.

The circular covers a wide range of posts from grade 13 to grade 20, including positions such as principal assistant, computer operator, field supervisor, social worker, and office assistant. Applicants who previously applied under the March 27 and June 9, 2024, notices for the same posts do not need to reapply. Application fees range from 56 to 112 taka depending on the post category, payable via Teletalk prepaid numbers within 72 hours of form submission.

Detailed information and the application form are available through the DSS official website at https://dss.gov.bd/pages/notices.

A writ petition has been filed in the High Court challenging the schedule and voter list for the upcoming Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) election, scheduled for June 7. Six councillors submitted the petition to the bench of Justice Bhishmadev Chakraborty and Justice Md Asif Hasan on Tuesday.

According to the election commission’s earlier announcement, the schedule for the BCB Board of Directors Election 2026 was issued on May 16 by the Chief Election Commissioner’s office. The notice stated that the election and result announcement would both take place on June 7. The draft voter list was released on May 17 at 4 p.m.

The election will select 23 directors through direct voting, while two directors will be nominated by the National Sports Council (NSC). A total of 25 directors will then elect one president from among themselves.

Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury announced that the government plans to introduce a unified expatriate card, which will replace the existing BMET card. Speaking at a briefing at the ministry on Tuesday, he said the goal is to enable all necessary services through one card instead of multiple ones.

According to the ministry, the card will be available to all expatriates, including those living in Europe and Latin America. The minister explained that the card will function like a credit card, with applications processed through a dedicated cell for verification. Although the facilities are not yet finalized, the card is expected to include features for currency management, remittance benefits, and digital identity tracking.

The minister added that discussions are ongoing with the Land Ministry to allow expatriates to access land-related services using the card. Plans are also being considered to give cardholders priority in hospitals and other service areas. State Minister Nurul Haque, Secretary Mokhtar Hossain, and senior officials attended the briefing.

Comilla University, located at the foothills of Lalmai in southeastern Bangladesh, is facing a severe housing shortage as about 76 percent of its 6,484 students lack dormitory access. Despite the university’s two-decade history, residential facilities have not expanded proportionately. Only 1,239 seats are officially available, accommodating roughly 19 percent of students, though overcrowding has pushed the number of residents to 1,554. Many students are forced to share beds and study spaces, while nearly 4,930 others live off-campus in rented housing.

Students report that overcrowded dorms hinder study conditions and personal comfort, with two students often sharing one bed, table, and locker. Female students, in particular, face safety and financial challenges when renting outside housing. University officials acknowledge the crisis and note that four new ten-story dormitories are under construction on a 200-acre new campus, expected to add 4,206 seats once completed. However, the project requires an additional 2.41 billion taka and has been delayed due to funding complications with the University Grants Commission.

Administrators expect the new campus to ease the accommodation crisis once operational, though interim overcrowding remains a pressing concern.

A 17-year-old boy named Hamid was killed by his friend Shamim in Eidgaon upazila of Cox’s Bazar on Tuesday morning after a dispute over unpaid money. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. in the Lorabag area. Local residents detained Shamim along with his mother and sister and handed them over to the police.

According to local chairman Alomgir Taj Jony, both Hamid and Shamim were neighbors and friends. Hamid worked as a mobile mechanic, while Shamim was a tomtom driver. The argument began when Hamid demanded his due payment from Shamim, leading to a heated exchange. During the altercation, Shamim allegedly stabbed Hamid in the abdomen and fled. Locals later captured Shamim and his family members.

Eidgaon Police Station Officer-in-Charge A.T.M. Sifatul Majdar confirmed that the suspects were taken into custody and that the knife used in the killing was recovered from the scene.

Bangladesh Bank spokesperson Arif Hossain Khan confirmed on Tuesday that the wife of Islami Bank Chairman Khurshid Alam has defaulted on a loan taken under her company’s name from First Security Islami Bank. The loan, amounting to 30 million taka, has remained unpaid for a long period. However, there is no loan registered under Khurshid Alam’s own name.

The report indicates that the defaulted loan is tied to the wife’s business entity, but it remains unclear whether Khurshid Alam acted as a guarantor for the loan. The disclosure comes amid broader concerns over rising non-performing loans in Bangladesh’s banking sector.

Bangladesh Bank data show that defaulted loans have increased by 310 billion taka over the past three months, reflecting growing pressure on the financial system.

A clash between two factions of the Chhatra Dal in Brahmanpara upazila of Cumilla left an organizational secretary candidate hospitalized on Monday evening. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. at Asadnagar College Gate in Malapara Union. The injured, Mohiuddin Bhuiyan Afnan, is a candidate for the post of organizational secretary of the union unit, while the alleged attacker, Jewel Rana, is a candidate for the convenor post.

According to local sources, the dispute began during an Eid reunion event at Asadnagar College field, where Jewel Rana introduced himself as a former convenor and was interrupted by Mohiuddin. Although a central leader mediated the disagreement, tensions resurfaced later that evening when Jewel Rana called upazila convenor Didarul Alam to the college gate. Didarul allegedly slapped and beat Mohiuddin, who was later admitted to Brahmanpara Upazila Health Complex.

Police said no formal complaint had been received as of the report’s publication, but they would investigate if one is filed.