The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) distributed education scholarship cheques totaling 9,204,600 taka among 731 students under its Education and Merit Scholarship Policy 2017. The ceremony took place on Monday afternoon at the Gulshan-2 Nagar Bhaban, where DNCC Administrator Shafiqul Islam Khan handed over the cheques to the recipients.

During his speech, the DNCC administrator said the scholarship program is conducted regularly to promote education and nurture talent, especially among students from low-income families. He emphasized that students should aim to become skilled human resources in various professions and urged parents to take responsibility for their children’s proper care and intellectual development. He also called for public awareness and participation in dengue prevention during the monsoon season.

DNCC Chief Executive Officer Muhammad Asaduzzaman stated that the scholarship program, based on the 2017 policy, expanded from 69 recipients last year to 731 this year, with plans for further expansion. Chief Engineer Brigadier General Syed Rakibul Hasan highlighted the importance of parental care in students’ overall development.

Authorities in Chapainawabganj have decided not to impose any fixed schedule for mango harvesting this year. Farmers will be allowed to pick and market mangoes once they are fully mature. The decision was made at a meeting held on Monday afternoon at the district administration conference room, focusing on the mango calendar and the safe, chemical-free production, marketing, transport, and sale of mangoes. Officials warned that strict action would be taken against anyone found marketing immature mangoes.

The meeting was chaired by District Commissioner Abu Saleh Md Musa Jangir and attended by officials from the Department of Agricultural Extension, the Regional Horticulture Research Center, and local mango growers and traders. According to the agriculture department, mango orchards cover 37,487 hectares in the district this season, with a production target of 458,012 metric tons.

The decision aims to ensure quality mango production and maintain the district’s reputation as a leading mango-producing region in Bangladesh.

Health Minister Sardar Shakhawat Hossain Bakul announced that all 50-bed hospitals in the country’s upazilas will gradually be upgraded to 100-bed facilities. He said the government is working tirelessly to ensure quality healthcare reaches rural communities. The minister made the announcement during an unannounced visit to the Rajair Upazila Health Complex in Madaripur on Monday, May 11, 2026.

During the visit, the minister inspected the emergency department, male and female wards, operation theater, storeroom, and outpatient section. He reviewed medical services, patient attendance, medicine supply, and the duties of doctors and nurses. He also spoke with patients and their relatives to gather feedback on service quality and urged doctors to be more attentive to patients.

Sardar Shakhawat Hossain Bakul assured that necessary steps will be taken to further improve the services at Rajair Upazila Health Complex and mentioned that the government is implementing long-term plans for the overall development of the health sector.

Jamaat-e-Islami Member of Parliament Syed Zainul Abedin has taken an unusual initiative to work jointly for development and to ease public suffering. On Monday, he met with his political rival, BNP Dhaka South member secretary Tanvir Ahmed Robin, and called for united efforts to improve the Dhaka-4 constituency.

Abedin stated that solving issues such as gas and water shortages, drug abuse, extortion, teenage gangs, terrorism, and mugging requires collective action. He emphasized that no representative can address all social problems alone and urged all political leaders, regardless of party affiliation, to work together for the welfare of the people. He expressed hope that coordinated efforts could transform Dhaka-4 into a peaceful and prosperous area.

The MP also pledged mutual cooperation to ensure public safety, maintain social order, and restore peace in the constituency. Local leaders from both Jamaat and BNP were present during the meeting.

The Minister of Shipping, Road Transport and Bridges, and Railways, Sheikh Robiul Alam, announced that no passenger will be allowed to board launches from boats or speedboats in the middle of the river during the upcoming Eid travel period. The decision was revealed on Monday during a meeting with journalists at the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges. The restriction follows two unwanted river accidents during the previous Eid, after which two high-level investigation committees were formed and several safety measures were recommended.

According to the ministry, passengers may still use boats or speedboats to reach launches through terminal pontoons. Additional measures include requiring drivers to unload passengers before vehicles board ferries, strengthening ferry pontoon safety barriers, and suspending sand-carrying bulkhead operations for five days before and after Eid. Nighttime speedboat operations will also be halted. To ease congestion at Sadarghat, new launch services will operate from Bosila and Shimulia, with BRTC shuttle buses connecting Kuril to Shimulia.

The ministry also decided to restrict general trucks and covered vans from ferry crossings during peak Eid days, prioritize livestock transport, and ensure regulated fares and passenger support services at terminals.

A five-member medical delegation from the Chinese government visited the Puthia Upazila Health Complex in Rajshahi on Monday morning. The team arrived around 11:30 a.m. and spent about an hour inspecting various departments, including patient services and hospital infrastructure. Their visit focused on evaluating the existing facilities and healthcare management at the complex.

According to hospital sources, the visit was part of an assessment related to the proposed 1,000-bed Bangladesh-China Friendship Hospital. The delegation, comprising medical experts Chen Xiuwen, Zhao Yannan, Li Hong Kun, Liu Jun, and Dong Li, discussed patient load, bed capacity, medical equipment, and future expansion possibilities. They also toured the wards and emergency department.

During the visit, several local health officials, including Dr. Habibur Rahman and Dr. S.I.M. Rajiul Karim, were present. The Chinese team also attended a project-related meeting at the Rajshahi Divisional Health Office and later participated in a separate program at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital.

The Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB) has expressed concern over a clause in the amended Bank Resolution Act that allows former bank owners to return to the sector. Following a meeting with Bangladesh Bank Governor Mostakur Rahman on Monday, BAB President and Dhaka Bank Chairman Abdul Hai Sarker told reporters that the provision could enable individuals previously involved in irregularities and misappropriation to re-enter the banking industry, potentially causing new instability.

Sarker warned that public confidence in the banking sector could further erode if those who had taken money from banks are allowed to return. He urged the government to reconsider the clause carefully to prevent renewed crises. The meeting was attended by several prominent bank chairmen and directors, including A K Azad, Sharif Zahir, Manjurur Rahman, and Romo Rouf Chowdhury.

According to Sarker, the central bank governor assured them that the return of former owners would not be permitted without fulfilling all conditions under section 18(a) of the amended law. He also confirmed that the ongoing merger process of five banks would continue as planned.

A local BNP leader was killed in a road accident in Bahubal upazila of Habiganj district on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. in front of the Mohona Community Center on the Dhaka–Sylhet highway. The deceased was identified as Moniruzzaman Khan Faruk, aged 50, a member of the BNP in Bahubal upazila.

According to Bahubal Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md Saiful Islam, Faruk was returning home to Mirpur on his motorcycle when a bus of Hanif Paribahan ran him over. He died on the spot. Police later recovered the body, but the bus involved in the accident could not be seized.

Authorities have not yet confirmed whether any further investigation or legal action has been initiated regarding the incident.

A municipal female worker named Bhola Rani Das died from electrocution in Madhupur, Tangail, on Monday morning. The incident occurred around 7 a.m. when she was attempting to pick fruit from a tree using a stick from the third floor of her office. Bhola Rani Das was the wife of the late Niranjan Das from Ward No. 6 and worked as a contractual cleaner for the Madhupur Municipality.

According to Madhupur Municipality Administrator and Upazila Nirbahi Officer Md. Jubayer Hossain, she died on the spot after being electrocuted. Madhupur Officer-in-Charge (OC) A.K.M. Fazlul Haque confirmed that an unnatural death case has been filed in connection with the incident.

Authorities have not provided further details about the investigation or any additional safety measures following the incident.

Dr. Zubaida Rahman, spouse of the Prime Minister, emphasized the need to encourage women entrepreneurs in small, cottage, and medium industries based on merit to achieve self-reliance. She made the remarks on Monday at the annual gathering and fair of the Bangladesh Police Women’s Welfare Association (PUNAK), held at the Police Auditorium in Rajarbagh as part of Police Week 2026. She highlighted that providing women with training, development, and marketing support would help improve family well-being, children’s education, and poverty reduction.

Dr. Rahman praised PUNAK members for their contributions to society and said their dedication helps guide future generations toward social responsibility. She noted that coordinated social service initiatives can form the foundation of a healthy and humane society. She also stressed that women can play a central role in health and rural development, ensuring the safety and growth of girls.

The event, presided over by PUNAK vice-president Sabina Awlad, included certificate distribution to meritorious students and award-winning stalls, followed by a cultural program.

Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) Vice President and Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir’s Central International Secretary Sadiq Kayem has invited former interim government Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus to his wedding ceremony. Kayem shared the news on Monday afternoon through a Facebook post, noting that the invitation was extended during a meeting held to invite Dr. Yunus as a guest at the upcoming Second International Conference on the July Revolution.

During the meeting, Dr. Yunus congratulated and wished Kayem well for his new chapter in life. Kayem also presented him with a commemorative artwork honoring July’s martyr Nafiz and discussed DUCSU’s activities and plans, including the July Conference, aimed at advancing the nation through youth-led initiatives. Dr. Yunus reportedly expressed appreciation for the efforts of young people and extended his thanks and commendation.

Kayem further stated that he sought Dr. Yunus’s guidance and cooperation in realizing the vision of a reformed and inclusive Bangladesh, while also conveying national gratitude for his leadership during the post–August 5 crisis period.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has submitted a new complaint to the International Crimes Tribunal, alleging enforced disappearances and killings of its leaders and activists between 2008 and August 5, 2024, during the Awami League’s tenure. The complaint was lodged on Monday afternoon by Salahuddin Khan, a central executive member of the BNP and coordinator for case and information preservation, to Chief Prosecutor Aminul Islam.

According to the complaint, BNP and its affiliated organizations faced systematic repression, with members allegedly abducted, tortured, and killed under the guise of crossfire operations. The document claims that 2,276 people were killed in such incidents, including 1,776 BNP activists. The party had earlier submitted a 243-page complaint with supporting evidence to the then Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam on January 8, 2025, but no visible progress has been made despite repeated written reminders.

The BNP reiterated its demand for a fair investigation and prosecution of those responsible, stating that families of the victims are still waiting for justice.

Leaders of Bangladesh’s two major apparel industry associations, the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA), paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. The meeting took place on Monday, May 11, at the Prime Minister’s office in the Cabinet Division of the Secretariat. Senior central leaders from both BGMEA and BKMEA were present during the meeting.

The source report described the meeting as a courtesy visit, highlighting the participation of top representatives from the country’s leading garment export organizations. No further details were provided regarding the agenda, discussions, or outcomes of the meeting.

The report did not include any statements or reactions from the Prime Minister or the visiting delegation, leaving the specific topics of discussion or future implications of the meeting unspecified.

National Citizens Party (NCP) lawmaker and southern regional organizer Hasnat Abdullah has called for sufficient budget allocation to prevent police officers from being forced to 'manage' situations or seek personal funds while performing duties. In a Facebook post on Monday, he said corruption stems from the culture of managing police operations, which arises from institutional shortcomings and inadequate funding.

Abdullah highlighted that investigators receive only 6,000 taka for serious cases such as murder or robbery, and just 3,000 taka for complex money-laundering cases. He noted that these limited funds make it difficult to complete investigations properly, often compelling officers to cover expenses from their own pockets. He also emphasized the need for overtime pay, improved working conditions, and nutritious meals for police personnel who work long hours without regular weekly holidays.

He further urged that police be empowered to refuse unlawful orders and be legally protected from harassment when rejecting such directives. Abdullah stressed that merit-based promotions and professional independence are essential to restore public trust and eliminate corruption within the force.

Police in Jamalpur have arrested former Jamaat leader Professor Harunur Rashid in connection with a cheque fraud case. The arrest took place on Sunday afternoon, after which he was taken to Melandah Police Station. Rashid, aged 65, is from Fulchenna village in Melandah municipality and currently serves as a professor at Hazarabari Sirajul Haque Degree College and director of Jamalpur Evergreen Hospital.

According to Melandah Police Station Officer-in-Charge Obaidur Rahman, Rashid had been convicted and sentenced to one year in prison in a cheque fraud case filed by a man named Ershad involving 7.6 million taka. He was listed as a fugitive with an active arrest warrant. District Jamaat’s media affairs secretary Zakiul Islam stated that Rashid had been expelled from the party about four years ago following allegations of financial misconduct and other irregularities.

Police have sent Rashid to the Jamalpur court on Monday for further legal proceedings.