Depositors from five banks staged a protest in Chattogram on Wednesday morning demanding the return of their deposits. The demonstration took place around 10 a.m. at the city’s New Market intersection under the banner of the ‘Combined Islamic Bank Depositors Association’—Chattogram Division.

Participants expressed anger over remarks by a Bangladesh Bank spokesperson, calling for the withdrawal of what they described as defamatory comments. One depositor said they were becoming destitute while being unfairly labeled as wrongdoers. The association’s president, Abul Kalam Azad, warned that the movement could expand if their demands were not met, emphasizing that depositors’ money sustains bank operations.

Kotwali Police Station’s officer-in-charge Aftab Uddin said the area is a VIP zone with key installations, so protesters were asked to gather at New Market intersection but later moved to Alkaran intersection. He confirmed that adequate police were deployed to maintain security.

The High Court has issued a rule asking why the cancellation of Monira Sharmin’s nomination for a reserved women’s seat in the 13th National Parliament should not be declared illegal. The rule was issued on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, by a bench led by Justice Razik Al Jalil. Monira Sharmin is the joint convener of the National Citizens Party (NCP) and a candidate from the 11-party alliance. Senior lawyers including Barrister Mostafizur Rahman Khan, Advocate Mohammad Hossain Lipu, and Advocate Mujahidul Islam Shaheen represented the petitioner in court.

Earlier, on May 4, another High Court bench comprising Justice Ahmed Sohel and Justice Fatema Anwar had expressed its inability to hear the writ petition challenging the legality of the cancellation of Monira Sharmin’s nomination. The current bench’s decision to issue a rule marks a new development in the legal process surrounding her candidacy.

Further proceedings will depend on the High Court’s subsequent hearing and responses to the issued rule.

Vast haor areas across Sunamganj, Habiganj, Netrakona, and Kishoreganj have been severely affected by sudden floods and prolonged waterlogging during the boro harvest season. The flooding submerged ripe paddy fields, destroying the only annual crop for many farmers. The article questions why sustainable solutions remain elusive despite recurring disasters and highlights that the crisis extends beyond individual losses to threaten national food security.

The report explains that haor agriculture is entirely dependent on natural cycles, making it highly vulnerable to upstream water surges, untimely rains, and climate change. It stresses that the damage to boro crops could disrupt the rice market, raise prices, and increase hardship for low-income households. The author urges the government to declare the affected areas as disaster zones to enable rapid relief, debt rescheduling, and distribution of seeds, fertilizers, and cash support.

The article further calls for regional water management cooperation, institutional accountability, and a context-specific agricultural policy. It warns that without transparency and effective oversight in embankment projects, recurring failures will persist, endangering both farmers’ livelihoods and national food stability.

Nusrat Tabassum, leader of the National Congress Party (NCP) and candidate from the Jamaat alliance, took oath as a newly elected Member of Parliament for a reserved women's seat in Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliament. The oath ceremony took place on Wednesday afternoon at the Parliament building, according to the Parliament Secretariat.

Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed administered the oath in his office, with Barrister Md. Golam Sarwar Bhuiyan, Secretary of the Parliament Secretariat, conducting the proceedings. After taking the oath, Nusrat Tabassum signed the official oath book as per parliamentary procedure. The event was attended by the Deputy Speaker, the Chief Whip of the opposition, and senior officials of the Parliament Secretariat.

The ceremony was held in accordance with Article 148 and Schedule 3 of the Constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, as well as Rule 5 of the Rules of Procedure of the National Parliament.

Former Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Abdul Jalil Mondal has expressed his intention to become a state witness in the murder case linked to the 2013 Hefazat-e-Islam rally at Shapla Chattar in Dhaka’s Motijheel area. Following his request, he also applied for bail. The hearing took place on Wednesday, May 6, before a three-member bench of the International Crimes Tribunal-1, chaired by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Majumder. After the hearing, the court rejected his bail plea.

The murder case was filed on May 5 of the previous year against twelve individuals, including Abdul Jalil Mondal, who is listed as the second accused. According to Detective Branch sources, Mondal previously held several key positions in the Bangladesh Police, including Commissioner of Chattogram Metropolitan Police, Additional Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police during the Shapla Chattar incident, and Additional Director General (Administration) of the Rapid Action Battalion.

The court’s decision leaves Mondal in custody as legal proceedings continue in one of the most high-profile cases stemming from the 2013 Hefazat-e-Islam rally.

The Narayanganj district unit of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has expelled Salauddin, general secretary of the party’s Ward No. 1 unit in Siddhirganj, from all party positions. The decision was announced in a press release issued on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, by district BNP convener Professor Mamun Mahmud. Salauddin had been arrested in connection with an extortion case filed at Siddhirganj Police Station.

According to the statement, Salauddin was expelled for engaging in extortion, disorderly conduct, and activities that violated party discipline and principles. Copies of the expulsion notice were also sent to BNP Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi and the party’s Dhaka divisional organizing secretary.

The case against Salauddin was filed on April 26, 2026, after a businessman accused him of demanding money and assault. Police later arrested him and sent him to jail through the court. Local media and social platforms have previously reported allegations of criminal activities involving him.

A Dhaka court has postponed the hearing on charge framing against Tulip Rizwana Siddiq, daughter of Sheikh Rehana, and former RAJUK assistant legal adviser Sardar Mosharraf Hossain in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The case involves allegations of illegally acquiring a flat in Gulshan-2. The hearing, originally scheduled for Wednesday, was deferred to June 28 as the presiding judge was occupied with other matters.

According to the case, the accused allegedly misused their authority to take possession of a flat from Eastern Housing Limited without payment and later registered it under their names. The ACC filed the case on April 15 of the previous year, and the court accepted the charge sheet on February 18, issuing arrest warrants against both accused. Subsequently, the ACC sought and received court approval to request an Interpol red notice for Tulip’s arrest.

Earlier, Tulip Rizwana Siddiq had been sentenced to six years in prison in three separate cases related to alleged fraud in RAJUK plot allocations.

The crude oil carrier MT Ninemiya entered Chattogram waters on Wednesday, heading to the Kutubdia channel anchorage before noon. According to Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC), customs formalities will be completed there, and lightering will begin before evening to transport the crude oil to the Eastern Refinery jetty. Two lighter tankers were dispatched early Wednesday, and unloading at the refinery depot is expected to finish by night. Preparations are underway to restart all refinery units on Thursday morning.

BPC sources said Eastern Refinery, the country’s only state-owned oil refinery, imports crude oil from Saudi Arabia for processing and marketing through BPC. The Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) handles crude transport. Due to a two-month supply disruption, two of the refinery’s three main units were shut down. The refinery is now preparing to resume full operations after 22 days of closure.

BSC officials explained that shipping through the Hormuz Strait was suspended due to war, prompting Bangladesh to use Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu port as an alternative route. The refinery used the downtime to repair two major units, which are now expected to increase production capacity.

A commentary published on May 6, 2026, in the Bangladeshi outlet *Amar Desh* warns that the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) victory in India’s West Bengal could have serious political, social, and cultural consequences for Bangladesh. The article argues that the BJP’s success followed large-scale voter exclusions under the NRC process, which disproportionately affected Muslims. It also claims that an informal alliance between leftist groups and the BJP helped consolidate the party’s power in the state.

The writer suggests that the rise of Hindutva politics in West Bengal may destabilize Bangladesh by inflaming religious tensions and potentially triggering refugee movements. The piece further warns of renewed cultural dominance from across the border, with Hindu religious festivals and Sanskrit influence possibly spreading into Bangladesh’s cultural space. It also raises concerns about increased border conflicts and the revival of expansionist ideas linked to the “Nehru Doctrine.”

The commentary concludes by urging Bangladesh to remain vigilant and united in the face of these perceived threats, emphasizing national preparedness and political cohesion as essential defenses.

Six months after the long-awaited revival of the Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union (RAKSU), students are expressing frustration over the limited progress in fulfilling election promises. The council, led by the Shibir-backed Combined Student Alliance that won 20 of 23 posts in the October 16 election, pledged to implement 24 commitments within a year. However, only about 16.67 percent of those pledges have seen partial implementation, leaving 83 percent still pending.

Students report little visible progress on key issues such as housing shortages, transport facilities, academic quality, and campus democracy. Many cite ongoing problems with dormitory capacity, poor dining standards, inadequate medical services, and administrative inefficiency. RAKSU leaders attribute the slow progress to administrative non-cooperation, while the general secretary and vice president claim that cultural, sports, and advocacy activities are continuing despite obstacles.

The university vice-chancellor, who also serves as RAKSU president, urged the council to work beyond ideological lines for students’ welfare. Students, however, remain skeptical about whether the council can deliver on its promises within the remaining term.

A rickshaw driver named Golam Hossain, aged 46, was killed in Meherpur’s Shekhpara area on Tuesday night following a dispute over a minor incident. The altercation began when his rickshaw allegedly hit an under-construction wall, causing it to collapse. The incident occurred around 8 p.m., according to local sources.

Meherpur Sadar Police Station Officer-in-Charge Humayun Kabir stated that during the argument, a man named Kalu attacked Golam Hossain with a sharp weapon, resulting in his death. Police have launched an operation to arrest the suspect. The victim was the son of Rehesan Ali from the same area.

Golam Hossain’s wife, Aleya Khatun, said her husband was killed without any reason and demanded justice for the incident.

Serious allegations have emerged of large-scale financial irregularities in the market accounts of the Daksu cafeteria adjacent to the Arts Building of Dhaka University. According to an analysis of purchase vouchers, prices of essential items such as rice, chicken, and potatoes were shown significantly higher than actual market rates, with fake vouchers allegedly used to misappropriate large sums of money each month. The cafeteria’s purchases are reportedly handled by a third-class employee, Mahmudullah Sarkar, instead of the designated market buyers.

Verification from several related shops confirmed discrepancies between voucher prices and actual sales. Evidence suggests that some vouchers were prepared outside the shops using their seals, enabling fraudulent withdrawals. Estimates indicate that daily irregularities amount to Tk 2,000–3,000, leading to an annual misappropriation of around Tk 500,000, possibly reaching Tk 1–1.2 million over two years.

Mahmudullah Sarkar denied wrongdoing but later shifted responsibility to cooks. TSC Director Farzana Bashar also denied involvement, blaming cafeteria staff for poor food quality. Daksu cafeteria secretary Umme Salma cited lack of oversight in market management and record-keeping. The Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration) Saima Haque Bidisha stated that action would be taken against those responsible.

A madrasa teacher named Aman Ullah Sagar has been arrested by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in connection with a widely discussed rape case in Madan upazila of Netrakona. The arrest took place early Wednesday around 4 a.m. in Gauripur, Mymensingh. According to police, Sagar is the director of a women’s madrasa in Pachhat village under Kaitail Union. The Madan police confirmed that legal proceedings are underway following his arrest.

Local residents and police sources said Sagar established the madrasa four years ago. The victim, a child, studied there while living at her grandfather’s house, as her mother worked in Sylhet. The child’s mother alleged that on November 2 last year, Sagar called her daughter to clean a mosque near the madrasa and later raped her. The girl was later found to be seven months pregnant, prompting the mother to file a case.

After the case, a video of the child’s medical examination went viral on social media, sparking criticism. Before his arrest, Sagar appeared online claiming innocence and demanded a DNA test to identify the real perpetrator.

A journalist was seriously injured in a terrorist attack while collecting news in Rajapur upazila of Jhalakathi district. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. on Tuesday in Ward No. 1 of the Sadar Union. The injured journalist, Md. Moinul Haque Lipu Matubbar, aged 45, is the Jhalakathi district correspondent for ATN News and the daily Desh Rupantor, as well as the president of Rajapur Reporters Unity.

According to police and local sources, several individuals identified as Md. Shanto Sikder, Md. Rizon Sikder, Md. Shakil Sikder, Md. Bappi Sikder, and Md. Jony attacked the journalist with local weapons while he was on duty. Locals rushed to the scene after hearing his cries for help, prompting the attackers to flee. The injured journalist was rescued and taken to Rajapur Upazila Health Complex for treatment.

Rajapur Police Station Officer-in-Charge Sujon Biswas confirmed that a written complaint has been filed. The process of registering a case is underway, and operations are ongoing to arrest the suspects.

According to a report by Amar Desh on May 6, 2026, the banned Awami League is allegedly attempting to reorganize its prohibited student and youth wings, Chhatra League and Jubo League, across Bangladesh. Intelligence sources cited in the report claim that fugitive party leaders based in India are directing the formation of new committees and coordinating secret activities through digital platforms. Around 50 local units of the banned Chhatra League have reportedly been reconstituted, with plans to revive Jubo League units next.

The report states that these efforts include sudden processions, secret meetings, and social media propaganda aimed at signaling the groups’ continued presence. Law enforcement agencies have reportedly arrested several members involved in clandestine gatherings and are monitoring suspicious activities nationwide. Security agencies view these developments as part of an organized counterrevolutionary effort and have advised against lifting the ban on the Awami League.

Authorities have increased surveillance and urged public vigilance against misinformation. Security sources warn that lifting restrictions on the banned organizations could endanger public safety and destabilize campuses and communities.