Bangladesh Health Minister Sardar Md. Shakhawat Hossain has announced that the Chandina Upazila Health Complex in Cumilla will be upgraded to a 100-bed hospital. He also pledged to demolish the old, risky building and construct a modern facility, install an electricity substation to keep the oxygen plant operational, and expedite other necessary development works. The announcement came during his unplanned visit to the hospital on Monday afternoon while returning from a tour of Cumilla.

During the visit, the minister inspected various wards, sanitation facilities, and overall infrastructure, and even tasted the food served to patients. He stated that paperwork had been prepared and instructions were given to start the work promptly. The hospital, currently a 50-bed facility, has long been awaiting expansion to meet local healthcare demands.

Local residents welcomed the minister’s announcement and urged for quick implementation of the promised development. Several officials, including the local MP, divisional health director, and district civil surgeon, were present during the visit.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has confirmed that the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) will resume on June 2, following the Eid-ul-Azha holiday. The competition will restart from the eighth round, with table-toppers Mohammedan Sporting Club facing Legends of Rupganj, while Abahani Limited will take on Gulshan Cricket Club. The ninth round is scheduled for June 5, featuring key fixtures including Abahani against Legends of Rupganj and Mohammedan against Gazi Group Cricketers.

According to the announced schedule, matches will be held across several venues including Mirpur, BKSP, Bashundhara, and the Cricketers Academy. The much-anticipated Dhaka derby between Abahani and Mohammedan will not take place until the 11th round. The BCB’s statement provides clarity on the league’s continuation after the festival break.

The updated schedule ensures that the DPL maintains its competitive momentum, with title-contending teams preparing for crucial encounters in early June.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has announced a month-long field campaign to begin after Eid-ul-Azha, aimed at countering negative propaganda against the government over the implementation of the July National Charter and state reform issues. The initiative seeks to revive grassroots political activity and strengthen organizational engagement across all levels. BNP’s affiliated bodies, including the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, Jubo Dal, and Swechchhasebak Dal, will actively participate in the campaign through rallies, leaflet distribution, yard meetings, and direct public outreach.

According to BNP leaders, the campaign will highlight the government’s progress in implementing its election manifesto and clarify its stance on the July Charter and referendum issues. Party Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman earlier instructed district and metropolitan leaders to coordinate with local MPs and activists to design area-specific programs. Letters signed by senior leaders have also been sent to strengthen coordination among organizational units.

BNP leaders said the campaign aims to dispel misinformation spread by opposition alliances and reaffirm the party’s commitment to fully implement the July Charter. The program is expected to reinvigorate BNP’s grassroots network and mark the beginning of broader organizational restructuring.

Customers of Islami Bank Bangladesh have warned that they will not accept former Bangladesh Bank deputy governor Khurshid Alam as the bank’s chairman. They declared that if Khurshid Alam is appointed, the current Bangladesh Bank governor must resign. The warning came during a human chain protest held on Monday afternoon in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka, organized by the Islami Bank Conscious Customers Forum.

Speakers at the event, including forum leaders, shareholders, and business figures, alleged that appointing Khurshid Alam would serve the interests of political and business groups they accused of conspiring against Islami Bank. They claimed that customers would defend their deposits and hold the central bank governor responsible for any untoward incidents. The protest also demanded that Islami Bank’s current managing director, Omar Faruq, remain in his position to ensure the bank’s progress.

Participants urged the government to prevent what they described as attempts to hand over the bank to corrupt individuals and reaffirmed that the institution’s ownership must remain with its genuine shareholders and depositors.

A massive traffic jam stretching about 23 kilometers has formed on the Dhaka-Tangail highway, causing severe suffering for homebound passengers ahead of Eid. Since Monday night, May 25, vehicles have been moving slowly through the Savar and Kaliakoir sections. Traffic congestion was reported from Jirani to Chandra, covering around 8 kilometers, and from Mouchak to Gorai, covering another 15 kilometers.

Eyewitnesses said the gridlock resulted from excessive vehicle pressure, breakdowns at several points, and the simultaneous movement of a large number of vehicles for Eid travel. The situation worsened due to the heavy presence of buses, trucks, and private cars. Passengers described long waits, with some forced to walk after being stuck for hours. Families with children and elderly members expressed particular distress.

Kona Bari Naojor Highway Police Station Officer-in-Charge Saugatul Alam stated that the slowdown was due to heavy traffic but assured that police officers were working continuously to manage the situation.

Police in Chattogram have arrested 11 people, including members of a banned student group, for alleged involvement in violence following the rape of a three-and-a-half-year-old child in the Baklia Chairman Ghat area. The arrests were made Monday night during coordinated raids across the city. Authorities said the suspects were involved in setting a police vehicle on fire, attacking a deputy police commissioner, and attempting to incite unrest.

Investigators revealed that the detainees had also planned to kill the rape suspect, Monir Hossain, either during court proceedings or while in custody, to embarrass the government and destabilize law and order. Police said they thwarted the plan through rapid deployment and arrests. The violence on May 21 had spread from Baklia to the Chattogram–Cox’s Bazar highway, prompting police to use rubber bullets, sound grenades, and tear gas to restore order.

Police confirmed that separate cases are being prepared, possibly under the Anti-Terrorism Act. Security has been tightened in the affected areas, and further suspects are being identified through video footage and witness accounts.

A massive fire broke out at the Kalshi slum in Dhaka’s Pallabi area on Monday evening, burning for nearly two hours before being brought under control by the Fire Service. The blaze started around 7:23 p.m. and was contained by 9:35 p.m. after 15 Fire Service units were deployed to the scene. Officials reported that water shortages and strong winds made firefighting efforts difficult.

According to the Fire Service’s media cell, more than 100 houses were likely destroyed in the fire. No casualties have been reported so far, and the cause of the blaze remains unknown. Authorities are currently assessing the extent of the damage and investigating the source of the fire.

The Fire Service stated that work is ongoing to determine the exact cause and total losses from the incident.

A passenger bus and a microbus collided head-on on Monday afternoon in Sonashur area of Gopalganj Sadar upazila, leaving the microbus driver dead and at least fifteen passengers injured. The accident caused a one-hour traffic halt on the Dhaka-Khulna highway, with over two hundred vehicles stranded on both sides. Traffic resumed around 2:30 p.m. after the road was cleared.

According to Gopalganj Fire Service Deputy Assistant Director Shiplu Ahmed, the collision occurred when a passenger bus from Dhaka, operated by Kotalipara Star Express, attempted to overtake another bus and hit an oncoming microbus. A private car then struck the microbus, causing the bus to lose control and fall into a roadside ditch while the microbus and car were severely damaged. Fire service personnel and locals rescued the injured and sent them to Gopalganj Medical College Hospital.

Thirteen of the injured were admitted to the hospital, while others received primary treatment. The deceased driver’s identity remains unknown.

An unidentified elderly man was beaten to death on Monday, May 25, in Raozan municipality’s 9th ward of Chattogram district after being suspected of cattle theft. Police recovered the body from a field near Rudra Palli in the Bainnapukur Par area. The victim’s identity remains unknown.

According to police and local sources, seasonal cattle traders allegedly assaulted the man early in the morning, leaving him severely injured. Locals said the deceased appeared to be a mentally unstable vagrant. A nearby resident, Delwar Hossain, reported hearing noise around 4 a.m. and mentioned that his home’s CCTV footage might help identify those involved.

Raozan police confirmed that the body bore multiple injury marks consistent with beating. Evidence was collected from the scene, and CCTV footage is being reviewed to identify suspects. The body has been sent to Chattogram Medical College Hospital for autopsy following the preparation of an inquest report.

Ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, thousands of people from 21 southern districts have begun returning home through the Dhaka-Bhanga Expressway and Padma Bridge areas. From Sunday afternoon, the expressway has seen a surge in long-distance buses, private cars, and motorcycles, creating a festive atmosphere along the route. Travelers were seen heading toward districts including Khulna, Barishal, Faridpur, Gopalganj, Madaripur, Jashore, and Patuakhali.

Transport operators reported that traffic pressure began increasing on Sunday afternoon as the government’s Eid holidays were set to start Monday. The number of vehicles rose further by evening, with expectations of heavier traffic on Tuesday and Wednesday. Many travelers preferred motorcycles for faster and easier journeys, a trend that has grown since the opening of the Padma Bridge.

Highway police have deployed additional personnel at key points to ensure smooth travel and prevent accidents. Measures include speed control, increased patrols, and nighttime security, along with special arrangements for livestock transport trucks. Despite the heat and congestion, travelers expressed joy and excitement about reuniting with their families for the festival.

Three leaders of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s student wing, Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), have been removed from their organizational posts following allegations of assaulting a physically disabled student at Dhaka University’s Jagannath Hall. The incident occurred on Sunday evening when Abhay Kumar Singh, a master’s student in the Bangla department, was allegedly beaten in his dorm room by four JCD members after a dispute at a tea stall. The accused include Chandan Das, Jhalak Das, Ripon Chandra Sarkar, and Sagar.

Following the incident, the JCD’s Dhaka University unit issued a statement announcing the removal of Chandan, Jhalak, and Ripon from their positions as joint conveners of the Jagannath Hall unit for violating organizational discipline. The decision was approved by the unit’s president and general secretary. Jagannath Hall Provost Professor Debashish Pal confirmed that a six-member committee has been formed to investigate the incident using available evidence and CCTV footage.

One of the accused, Chandan Das, denied the allegations, claiming the incident was a misunderstanding and possibly politically motivated. The victim has demanded swift justice and threatened legal action if no steps are taken soon.

At least fifteen people were killed early Monday when a rod-laden truck overturned on the Dhaka-Tangail highway near Saratail in Kalihati upazila, Tangail. Police confirmed that twelve of the deceased have been identified, while three remain unidentified. The victims were mostly from Naogaon, Rajshahi, and Chapainawabganj districts. Nine others were injured and taken to Tangail General Hospital for treatment.

According to eyewitnesses, the accident occurred at dawn when the truck suddenly lost balance and overturned, trapping passengers under the load of rods. Locals rushed to the scene and used tools to recover bodies from beneath the wreckage. Many of the victims were hawkers returning home for Eid celebrations. Tangail’s Additional Superintendent of Police Fauzia Habib confirmed the casualty figures and said rescue operations were carried out immediately.

Tangail Deputy Commissioner Sharifa Haque stated that coordination has been made with the administrations of Naogaon, Chapainawabganj, and Rajshahi to return the bodies to their families and ensure medical support for the injured.

A newly built drain in Ukhiya upazila of Cox’s Bazar, constructed at a cost of about 3.5 million taka under the Roads and Highways Department (RHD), collapsed before its inauguration. The 240-foot-long structure tilted and was partially damaged after only 30 minutes of rainfall. Locals alleged that poor-quality bricks, cement, and sand were used, and that the walls were built without reinforcement rods, leading to the collapse. The project was implemented by Hasan Enterprise, owned by Shahab Uddin Chowdhury.

Residents questioned how such irregularities occurred despite RHD supervision. Local businessmen said the use of substandard materials caused public money to be wasted and demanded an investigation and accountability. When contacted, the contractor disconnected the call, citing busyness. RHD’s sub-divisional engineer Mostafa Munsi stated that the work was still ongoing and that rainwater pressure caused a slight tilt. He added that the contractor had been instructed to repair the damaged section at their own expense.

The incident has raised concerns about construction quality and monitoring in government-funded infrastructure projects in the region.

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has begun trials against several current and former military officers accused of enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and torture during the rule of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The proceedings, which started after formal charges were filed in October of the previous year, involve multiple cases linked to the Rapid Action Battalion’s Taskforce for Interrogation and the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence’s Joint Interrogation Cell. Prosecutors and witnesses have alleged that the accused and their supporters are attempting to delay and discredit the process.

According to the report, Indian media outlets and social media platforms sympathetic to India have been accused of spreading misinformation portraying the accused officers as innocent victims. Specific reports by North-East News and online commentators allegedly sought to undermine witness credibility and weaken the tribunal’s legitimacy. Prosecutors claim that such propaganda is being financed by individuals linked to the former ruling party now in exile.

Officials from the tribunal maintain that the trials are progressing despite attempts to obstruct them. The chief prosecutor stated that no external pressure is hindering the process and called for continued cooperation to ensure justice for victims of enforced disappearances and torture.

Heavy traffic congestion was reported on the Dhaka-Tangail highway on May 25, 2026, as thousands of homebound passengers left the Savar-Ashulia industrial area following the closure of garment factories for the Eid holidays. Despite rain, large crowds gathered at bus stands along the Nabinagar-Chandra, Abdullahpur-Baipail, and Dhaka-Aricha routes. Traffic slowed to a crawl or stopped entirely in several sections, with an eight-kilometer stretch of the Nabinagar-Chandra highway particularly affected.

Passengers faced long delays, with many unable to reach their destinations on time. Some travelers alleged that transport operators were charging double fares due to the high demand. According to Dhaka District Police Superintendent Shamima Parvin, around 3,000 police officers were deployed to ensure smooth and safe Eid travel. Several volunteer organizations were also assisting in traffic management.

Officials warned that congestion could worsen as the evening progressed, given the increasing number of outbound travelers on the major highways.