Six people, including cattle market leaseholder Ariful Islam Mishu, were injured in an attack by assailants in Chandpur’s Wireless Bazar area on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. when armed attackers reportedly assaulted the victims with sharp weapons. Mishu, who sustained serious injuries, was later transferred to Dhaka for advanced medical treatment.

According to leaseholder Shafik Gazi, a group including Borhan Gazi, Ferdous Gazi, Emran Gazi, and Redwan Gazi had allegedly demanded extortion money from local traders, claiming rights to set up shops on public land. When Mishu and Shafik confronted them about the demand, the group became enraged and launched the attack. Police, led by Sub-Inspector Jahed, visited the scene following the incident.

Chandpur Sadar Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge Fayez Ahmed stated that police were dispatched immediately after receiving information and that legal action would be taken upon receiving a formal complaint.

A woman named Asiya Begum was injured by a stray bullet in Khulna on Sunday night when unidentified gunmen opened fire near the Gallamari Bridge. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. as several assailants on motorcycles reportedly targeted a man named Rasel. When Rasel fled into a nearby alley, one of the bullets struck Asiya Begum’s finger. Locals rescued her and took her to Khulna Medical College Hospital for treatment.

According to Sonadanga Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md Rafiqul Islam, Rasel is accused of involvement in various criminal activities, and the attackers are believed to have aimed at him. Police did not find any bullet evidence at the scene and have begun an investigation into the incident.

Authorities stated that further details will be disclosed after the investigation is completed.

A hotel worker named Sajib Sarkar, aged 43, was killed by a lightning strike while traveling on the roof of a train in Narsingdi on Sunday. The incident occurred as he was returning home during the Eid holidays on the Noakhali-bound Upakul Express. Sajib had boarded the train at Kamalapur Railway Station but climbed onto the roof due to lack of space inside. When the train reached Ghorashal amid rain, lightning struck, killing him instantly.

Upon arrival at Narsingdi around 5 p.m., the station master, Abdul Mannan, informed the Government Railway Police (GRP). Police recovered the body from the train roof, and Sajib’s relatives later identified it. According to Narsingdi Railway Outpost Inspector Md Nazim Uddin, the body was handed over to the family after verification through his mobile phone and documents.

The incident highlights the recurring risks faced by passengers who travel on train roofs during overcrowded holiday journeys.

Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir announced that law enforcement agencies, including the police and Rapid Action Battalion, will take swift and coordinated measures to maintain law and order in Sylhet. He also revealed plans to install face recognition–enabled CCTV cameras at key locations across the city to strengthen public safety. The minister made the remarks on May 24, 2026, after distributing special Eid grants from the Prime Minister to city sanitation workers at the Sylhet City Corporation office.

Muktadir stated that there are no shortcomings in the Ministry of Home Affairs or law enforcement in arresting those involved in recent crimes. He emphasized that technology-based surveillance would make crime control more effective and that exemplary punishment would be ensured after proper judicial proceedings. The minister further mentioned that a policy decision has been made to begin construction of the Akhaura–Sylhet railway line, while the government is also working on improving rail and road connectivity between Dhaka, Sylhet, and Chattogram.

He sought cooperation from Qawmi madrasas, the city corporation, and relevant ministries to support the leather industry ahead of Eid.

A Meherpur court has sentenced Shakil Hossain to death for raping a nine-year-old girl in Gangni upazila. The verdict was delivered on Sunday afternoon by Judge Md. Tajul Islam of the Meherpur Child Violence Suppression Tribunal. Public Prosecutor Mostafizur Rahman Tuhin confirmed the death sentence. Shakil Hossain is the son of Abdal Hasan from Chandpur village in Gangni.

According to the case details, on June 16, 2025, the victim, a fifth-grade student, was taking food to her father in a nearby field when Shakil threatened her with a sharp weapon and forcibly raped her in a jute field. After the assault, he fled as the child screamed. Villagers later caught and beat him before police rescued and arrested him. The victim’s father, Ishanul Haque, filed a case at Gangni Police Station.

The court examined testimonies from 12 witnesses both virtually and in person, along with medical evidence, which confirmed the charges beyond doubt. The convicted rapist was present in court during the verdict.

Police in Jhenaidah arrested July fighter and NCP central joint member secretary Tarek Reza on Sunday evening in connection with a case filed by former district Chhatra Dal vice president Enamul Kabir. The arrest took place around 7 p.m. in front of the Family Zone auditorium near Jhenaidah Stadium, where Reza had called an emergency press conference. Officers from Jhenaidah Sadar Police Station, including OC Md Asaduzzaman, and members of a special police and intelligence team were present during the arrest.

According to police, the case against Reza and several others was filed on Saturday, accusing them of assault, vandalism, and issuing death threats. The OC stated that operations are ongoing to arrest the remaining accused. The case followed a violent clash on Friday between NCP and Chhatra Dal activists in Jhenaidah after the visit of NCP chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari. Following that incident, Reza filed a case against 115 people, including eight Chhatra Dal activists, which was later countered by Enamul Kabir’s case naming Reza and 21 others.

Reza’s arrest marks the latest development in the escalating political tension between NCP and Chhatra Dal in Jhenaidah.

Nasiruddin Patwari, the chief organizer of the National Citizen Party (NCP), stated that standing for human rights, justice, and dignity represents true patriotism. He made this remark in a Facebook post on Sunday, emphasizing that genuine national loyalty is rooted in defending these values.

In his post, Patwari criticized forms of nationalism that, in his view, betray the aspirations of the July martyrs, mock demands for justice and accountability, and attempt to legitimize the killing of citizens. He declared that he would not compromise with what he described as hypocritical nationalism and deceptive politics.

His statement underscores a call for moral integrity and accountability in political life, linking patriotism to the defense of justice and human dignity.

The Sonahat land port in Bhurungamari upazila of Kurigram will remain closed for eight days during the Eid-ul-Azha holidays. According to a notice signed by the convener and senior joint convener of the Sonahat Land Customs Station C&F Agents Association, all import and export activities at the port will be suspended from Monday, May 25, to Monday, June 1. Regular operations will resume on Tuesday, June 2.

The association stated that the decision was made in its monthly meeting to align with the Eid-ul-Azha holiday schedule. The Assistant Director of Traffic at the Sonahat Land Customs Station, Aminul Haque, confirmed that official administrative activities will resume on June 1 in accordance with the government holiday schedule, while import and export operations will restart on June 2.

The announcement ensures coordination between customs officials and trade representatives to manage the temporary suspension and smooth resumption of cross-border trade following the Eid holidays.

Chittagong University unit Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) joint general secretary Sakif Rahman has been expelled following his detention in an alleged compromising situation. The decision was announced on Sunday through a press release signed by central JCD office secretary Md Jahangir Alam. Rahman was detained late Saturday night from a residence near JM Tower by the university’s second gate area along with a female friend.

Earlier, Rahman had faced criticism from students after posting a satirical comment on Facebook about the newly launched 'female student corners' in university canteens, an initiative by the Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (Chaksu). Following his detention, a Facebook page attempted to link other students to the incident, but one of them publicly denied involvement.

University assistant proctor Dr Md Kamrul Hossain confirmed that authorities brought the pair back to campus and sought explanations. He added that a final decision regarding the matter would be made after the Eid holidays.

Armed assailants attacked a businessman’s residence in Masdair, Fatullah, Narayanganj, early Saturday night after failing to extort 1 million taka. The attackers injured three people, including the businessman’s driver, by hacking them with local weapons and detonated crude bombs that damaged the main gate and walls of the house.

Police from Fatullah Model Station responded to the scene, but the attackers exploded more crude bombs targeting the officers before fleeing. Later, police and a Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-11) team detained Antora Khatun, wife of suspect Sabbir, and recovered yaba tablets from her home. The injured were rescued by locals and police and admitted to Narayanganj 300-bed hospital.

A case was filed by injured driver Sharif, naming Sabbir alias Chashma Sabbir, Hridoy alias Chokh Hridoy, Jahin, and Selim Kasai as accused. Law enforcement agencies have launched an operation to apprehend the remaining suspects.

Bangladesh’s Minister of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Iqbal Hasan Mahmud announced that new oil and gas fields could be discovered in the country’s maritime areas through ongoing exploration efforts. He made the statement at a press conference organized by the ministry on the occasion of launching the Bangladesh Offshore Bidding Round 2026. The minister said the government would sign agreements that protect national interests while encouraging foreign investment.

He recalled that the first successful bidding round was held in 1993 under Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, leading to major discoveries such as the Bibiyana and Sangu gas fields. The current government aims to build on that legacy by strengthening the capacity of state-owned Bapex and inviting foreign companies to explore offshore resources. The new Offshore Model PSC 2026 includes international-standard, investor-friendly provisions such as third-party gas sales, export options, and tariff arrangements for pipeline investments.

Under the 2026 bidding round, 26 offshore blocks—11 shallow sea and 15 deep sea—are open for bids. Officials expressed hope that the new incentives will attract strong international participation and enhance Bangladesh’s energy security.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) recovered the skeletons of a woman and her young son from a pond in Joyag village of Sonaimuri upazila, Noakhali, on Sunday, May 24, 2026. The remains were found two years after the pair were allegedly killed over a family property dispute. Three suspects—the woman’s two stepsons and a grandson—were arrested in connection with the case.

According to CID sources, the victims, Komola Begum, aged 32, and her nine-year-old son Noman, were murdered in January 2024 by Komola’s stepsons Raju and Sagar, and her grandson Tipu. Their bodies were buried in the pond during the dry season to conceal the crime. The recovery was made using an excavator based on information provided by the arrested suspects.

Additional Special Police Superintendent and Noakhali CID in-charge Md. Raisul Islam confirmed that a court case was initially filed, followed by a General Register (GR) case at Sonaimuri Police Station. Local residents reportedly demanded the death penalty for the accused.

Hasnat Abdullah, Member of Parliament for Cumilla-4 and leader of the National Citizens Party (NCP), stated that misuse of power never lasts. In a Facebook post on Sunday, he said that an old political culture of suppressing dissent, protecting attackers, and filing cases against victims is returning. He also alleged that courts are gradually being turned into tools for partisan advantage.

Abdullah mentioned that Tariq Reza was recently arrested in Jhenaidah, while those accused of attacking Nasiruddin Patwari and Tariq Reza are out on bail. He added that Ayon Rahman was taken by the Detective Branch last night but has not yet been presented in court. He warned that oppression accumulates like a mountain and eventually turns back on those who think they control everything.

The post reflects Abdullah’s criticism of current political and judicial practices, emphasizing that abuse of authority cannot sustain itself indefinitely.

BNP leaders in Bogarchar Union of Bakshiganj upazila, Jamalpur, have returned 4,024 Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) cards following public controversy. The cards were handed back to acting union chairman Sohel Rana Palash on Thursday after a video circulated on social media showing BNP activists receiving the cards, sparking widespread criticism. Local sources confirmed the return took place at the union council office.

BNP leaders, including acting union president Belayet Hossain Bulal and upazila general secretary Zahidul Islam Prince, denied that any party members had accepted the cards, stating that they left the cards with the chairman as there was no party directive. Acting chairman Sohel Rana Palash declined to comment despite multiple attempts to reach him.

Bakshiganj Upazila Nirbahi Officer Murad Hossain said the cards were retrieved from BNP leaders and would be redistributed to legitimate beneficiaries under government rules. He added that any proven irregularities would result in strict legal action against those involved.

The Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) Executive Committee has launched its first-ever Debating Club to strengthen journalists’ reasoning, analytical abilities, and intellectual engagement. The inauguration ceremony took place on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Shafiqul Kabir Auditorium of DRU, with State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj, MP, attending as chief guest. He emphasized the importance of allowing open criticism of the government to correct mistakes and pledged sponsorship and support for DRU’s initiatives.

Debate for Democracy Chairman Hasan Ahmed Chowdhury Kiron, attending as special guest, praised DRU’s unity and humanitarian role, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. He said the Debating Club would foster logical thinking and responsible journalism, helping society move toward positive change. DRU President Abu Saleh Akon and General Secretary Mainul Hasan Sohel highlighted the organization’s history of supporting democracy and professional development.

Speakers expressed hope that the new platform would enrich members’ analytical capacity and contemporary awareness, with cooperation from the government and related stakeholders ensuring its success.