Police in Jagannathpur, Sunamganj, recovered the hanging body of a young man on Sunday morning, May 10, 2026. The body was found in a tin-roofed shed adjacent to the southern boundary wall of Jagannathpur Model Government Primary School. The deceased was identified as Anas Ali, aged 32, son of the late Azman Ali from Aliabad village in Jagannathpur.

According to local sources, Anas Ali was unmarried and had been suffering from mental instability for several years. He often wandered the streets and occasionally stayed at home. Locals discovered him hanging with a rope inside the shed near the school wall.

Jagannathpur Police Station Officer-in-Charge Shafiqul Islam stated that police recovered the body and prepared an inquest report. The body was being sent to Sunamganj Sadar Hospital morgue for autopsy. Police suspect suicide, but the exact cause of death will be confirmed after the post-mortem report.

In Tangail’s Basail upazila, cracks have appeared on the approach road of a newly constructed bridge costing Tk 45.59 million before its official inauguration. The bridge, located at Saidampur Bazar in Kanchanpur Union, was built by contractor firm Bashed Engineering under the Local Government Engineering Department (LGED). The 70-meter RCC girder bridge project began on April 13, 2021, with an initial completion deadline of April 12, 2022, later extended.

Local residents reported that the roadbed was not properly compacted during construction, leading to cracks that worsened with rainfall. They warned that continued rain could cause the approach road to collapse. Bashed Engineering’s manager stated that heavy rainfall and overloaded traffic caused the damage, and repairs would be made. LGED’s upazila engineer confirmed that some areas lacked block installation and that the contractor had been instructed to fix the damaged sections.

Officials said payment for the approach road work has not yet been released and that the contractor must complete repairs before final settlement.

Prime Minister’s adviser Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed stated that India must stop border killings if it wants a lasting friendship with Bangladesh. He made the remarks on Sunday, May 10, during the 45th National Council of the Institute of Diploma Engineers Bangladesh in Dhaka. Rizvi questioned why Bangladeshis are repeatedly shot at the border and referred to a recent incident in Brahmanbaria where two people were killed. He said such actions are not desired by the Indian people and that continued bloodshed will not foster good relations.

Rizvi emphasized that to build a permanent and friendly relationship, Delhi must abandon its violent approach. He also praised diploma engineers, describing them as builders of the nation’s structure, and urged them to continue their work despite criticism. He added that the elected government values those contributing to national development and production.

The remarks came amid ongoing protests and calls from other political groups for effective diplomatic measures to stop border killings, reflecting growing concern over the issue.

Shipping Minister Sheikh Robiul Alam stated that the government is determined to ensure smooth travel for homebound passengers during the upcoming Eid holidays. He emphasized that coordinated preparations are being made across road, rail, and waterways to guarantee safe and comfortable journeys. The minister made these remarks on Sunday, May 10, at an event marking Maritime Safety Week 2026 at the Ladies Club in Eskaton, Dhaka.

He highlighted that Bangladesh’s economy remains largely labor-dependent, with garment workers, expatriate laborers, and domestic workers all contributing significantly to national development. The minister also noted that the country’s extensive 16,000-kilometer network of waterways is one of its greatest natural assets.

The government’s focus on integrated transport management aims to minimize disruptions during the Eid travel rush, particularly in the river transport sector, where strict monitoring has been promised.

Since assuming office on February 17, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has initiated a series of development and policy reforms aimed at creating a transparent, accountable, and efficient administration. Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milan, known for his earlier efforts to curb exam malpractice, is now leading efforts to modernize Bangladesh’s education system. His plans focus on improving quality, expanding research, promoting technology-based learning, and strengthening ethical values.

The education ministry has recently held high-level meetings to address teacher shortages, teaching quality, and infrastructure limitations. National newspapers have highlighted the ministry’s renewed momentum under Milan and State Minister Bobby Hajjaj. The article emphasizes that a modern education system should foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills rather than rote learning.

Key reform areas include integrating technology and artificial intelligence into classrooms, expanding technical and vocational education to reduce unemployment, and increasing research funding in higher education. The piece concludes that Bangladesh now faces a historic opportunity to build an inclusive, skill-based, and innovation-oriented education system.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. The most notable inclusion is Taj Nehar, while Sharmin Sultana, who played in the recent Sri Lanka series, has been left out. Following a disappointing home series against Sri Lanka, where Bangladesh lost both the ODI and T20I series, the team is now focusing on World Cup preparations. The training camp will begin on May 12.

The tournament will take place in England from June 12, featuring 12 teams. Bangladesh has been placed in Group A alongside Australia, India, Pakistan, South Africa, and the Netherlands. The team, led by Nigar Sultana Joty, will play its first match against the Netherlands on June 14 at Edgbaston. The Netherlands will be making their debut in the T20 World Cup.

Bangladesh’s remaining group matches are scheduled for June 17, 20, 25, and 28, as the team aims to improve its performance after recent setbacks.

Four tourists, including a university student, were injured in an attack at Guliakhali Beach in Sitakunda upazila of Chattogram on Saturday afternoon. The incident began with an argument between local youths and tourists over the use of a swing, which escalated into physical assault. Police have filed a case naming five individuals in connection with the attack.

Local business owners and visitors alleged that a group of influential youths have long been creating disturbances at Guliakhali Beach, often clashing with tourists over parking, seating, and food bills. They said the absence of adequate security has allowed such incidents to increase. Despite the beach attracting thousands of visitors daily, there is still no permanent police outpost or effective beach management committee.

Sitakunda police confirmed that officers responded to the scene, rescued the injured, and arranged medical treatment. The upazila executive officer stated that measures will be taken to ensure the safety of tourists at all local attractions.

Over the past four and a half decades, 37 teachers and students have been killed in politically motivated violence at Rajshahi University. Among the victims were four teachers and 33 students from various political organizations. Most of these killings, which occurred between 1982 and 2026, remain unresolved, with perpetrators often escaping justice due to political influence, administrative inaction, or lack of proper investigation.

The incidents stemmed from campus power struggles, hall control, extortion, and national political movements. The first killing occurred in 1982 during a clash between the Islami Chhatra Shibir and a coalition of left-leaning student groups. Subsequent years saw repeated violence involving Shibir, Chhatra League, Chhatra Dal, and other organizations. Several teacher murders, including those of Professors Taher, Yunus, Shafiul Islam Lilon, and Rezaul Karim Siddique, also shook the campus.

University officials and student leaders expressed differing views on the causes and accountability. Police cited witness shortages and lack of follow-up by plaintiffs, while student leaders blamed political interference. The university proctor stated that student politics remains allowed but expressed hope that past patterns of violence will not return.

In Gazipur’s Kapasia upazila, five members of the same family were killed at their home in Rautkona village on Saturday morning, leaving the local community in shock. District Commissioner (DC) Md Nurul Karim Bhuiyan gained attention for his swift and humane response to the tragedy. Under his direct supervision, the victims’ bodies were sent for autopsy the same night and later transported to their home district, Gopalganj.

Senior administrative officials, including the Additional District Magistrate and the Upazila Nirbahi Officer, visited the scene on the DC’s instructions to support the grieving family. Considering the urgency and the risk of decomposition, the DC arranged for the post-mortems to be completed at night, despite regular hospital hours ending earlier. He also provided two refrigerated vans for safe transport and ensured financial assistance for burial and logistics.

Police suspect that Sharmin Khanam’s husband, Forkan, may have committed the murders before fleeing. The DC’s prompt and compassionate actions brought some comfort to residents amid the tragedy.

Begum Rokeya University (BRUR) in Rangpur has come under scrutiny as students allege that the university’s ban on political activities, declared in October 2024, remains largely unimplemented. The 108th syndicate meeting had unanimously prohibited all political activities by students, teachers, officers, and staff, warning of lifetime expulsion for violations. Despite this, reports suggest that political events, committee formations, and gatherings continue on campus, with allegations of administrative participation in partisan programs.

Students claim that the ban exists only on paper, pointing to the administration’s silence and alleged involvement in political activities. They argue that the prohibition was introduced after the July uprising and the death of student Abu Sayeed to prevent future violence and ensure a peaceful academic environment. However, the persistence of political programs and the absence of disciplinary action have raised doubts about the administration’s commitment.

The delay in holding the long-expected student union elections has further fueled frustration. Students have repeatedly urged the election commission to announce a new schedule, but no progress has been made, deepening uncertainty on campus.

Students of Eden Mohila College in Dhaka staged a protest late on May 9, demanding a ban on student politics on campus. The demonstration began around midnight, with participants chanting slogans against political activities and attempting to break open the college’s main gate. Witnesses and police reported that students from several dormitories gathered near the main entrance, broke locks on multiple gates, and tried to burn a banner outside the campus. The banner reportedly contained the name of a student leader aspiring for a political post.

Protesters argued that political influence and party activities were disrupting the academic environment, calling for a completely politics-free campus. They painted slogans in black on the main gate demanding a “completely politics-free Eden campus.” One student said the protest was triggered after earlier slogans calling for a politics-free campus were erased from the gate.

Lalbagh Police confirmed that the protest lasted several hours before students returned to their dormitories around 2 a.m. The central general secretary of the student wing involved responded online, asserting that participation in student politics is a fundamental right and criticizing attempts to suppress it.

One passenger was killed and four others, including the driver, were injured when a CNG-run autorickshaw lost control and collided with a roller vehicle in Brahmanbaria. The accident occurred around 11 a.m. on Sunday at the Urshiura area along the Comilla–Sylhet highway. The deceased was identified as Romana, daughter of Baru Mia from Tetua village in Kasba upazila. The injured were Tohin from Sadar upazila, Hasina Begum and Halima from Kasba, and Pankaj Chakraborty from Debidwar, Comilla.

According to local residents, the autorickshaw was traveling from Kasba toward the district town when it lost control and hit the roller vehicle, leaving five people seriously injured. Locals took the victims to Brahmanbaria General Hospital, where one passenger died during treatment. Police from Sarail Khatihata Highway Station were dispatched to the scene following the incident.

Authorities have not yet provided further details about the cause of the accident or the condition of the injured.

A mobile court in Bhangura upazila of Pabna sentenced a factory owner named Sakayat to one year in jail and fined him two lakh taka for producing fake milk. His associate, Suman Ali, received a six-month prison sentence. The two were detained on Saturday night from a factory in Shahanagar village, where the operation took place under the supervision of Upazila Nirbahi Officer and Executive Magistrate Md Arifuzzaman.

During the raid, authorities seized 73 kilograms of jelly and 700 liters of fake milk, which were later destroyed in public. Sanitary Inspector Nurul Islam was also present during the operation. The convicted individuals were identified as residents of Chatmohar and Shahanagar villages in Pabna district.

The Upazila Nirbahi Officer stated that both the fake milk and its ingredients were confiscated and destroyed to prevent further distribution.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced that the government will fulfill the logical demands of the police force, considering financial capacity and priorities. He made the statement on Sunday at the Rajarbagh Police Auditorium in Dhaka during the 'Prime Minister’s Special Welfare Meeting' marking Police Week 2026. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman attended as chief guest, while senior officials from the Home Ministry and police also spoke at the event.

The minister said that some retiring police members will receive honorary promotions based on service records, and the government is considering overtime allowances for officers from inspector to constable ranks. He also emphasized improving physical and mental healthcare for police personnel by upgrading central and divisional police hospitals and constructing new facilities if needed. The government aims to address housing and infrastructure issues through land acquisition and funding support.

Salahuddin Ahmed added that visible improvements in law and order have occurred in the past two months, with special drives underway against criminals and drug traffickers. He said a committee has been formed to draft updated laws against cybercrime, online gambling, and money laundering, and existing laws will be revised to curb mob culture.

Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) in Sylhet has undergone major reforms over the past 18 months, improving research, infrastructure, administration, and student services. The university restored discipline after years of unrest, introduced transparent hall seat allocations, and reduced political influence in residential facilities. A new online system now requires updated faculty profiles for research grants, and postgraduate students are receiving research funding for the first time.

SUST has signed academic and research exchange agreements with universities in China and Malaysia and is expanding cooperation with institutions in Europe, Canada, and the United States. Digital initiatives include a smart recruitment system, online academic services, and an institutional repository for publications. A large development project worth about Tk 1,000 crore is progressing, covering new halls, academic buildings, and other facilities, with 35 percent of work completed.

Vice-Chancellor Professor A.M. Sarwar Uddin Chowdhury said the university is focusing on restoring stability, reducing inequality, and strengthening research and infrastructure development.