A mobile court in Lama upazila of Bandarban district sentenced Lokman Hossain, aged 35, to six months of imprisonment for illegally cutting hills. The operation took place on Tuesday afternoon in the Bashkhaillya Jhiri area following a report published in the newspaper Amar Desh. Lokman Hossain, son of Saleh Ahmed from Yangcha area, was found guilty of using two excavators to cut and sell soil from about 10 acres of hill land for brick kiln construction. The report titled “Preparation to build brick kiln by cutting 10 acres of hill in Lama” was published on Monday on Amar Desh’s online edition, drawing the attention of the upazila and district administrations. Following this, the administration conducted the drive and took legal action against the offender. Upazila Nirbahi Officer and Executive Magistrate Md. Moin Uddin stated that there would be no leniency for those destroying the environment and that such drives would continue in the public interest.

Three technicians were seriously injured when an air conditioner compressor pipe exploded during repair work at a hall room of the Engineering Institute in Dhaka’s Ramna area on Tuesday afternoon. The victims were rescued and admitted to the National Burn Institute. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m., leaving one of the technicians, Md. Mamun, with burns covering 35 percent of his body. Doctors described his condition as critical. According to eyewitness and colleague Abdul Malek, the explosion happened suddenly while the technicians were repairing the air conditioner. The injured were identified as Md. Mamun, 38, Mohammad Rusul, 30, and Ratan Chandra, 32. Local residents and coworkers quickly transported them to the hospital for treatment. Dr. Shawon Bin Rahman of the National Burn Institute confirmed the extent of their injuries and said all three are receiving treatment. The families of the injured have demanded full medical support. Authorities have evacuated the hall room and ordered a safety inspection following the explosion.

A private tutor was beaten to death with a tube-well handle in Chapainawabganj’s municipal area on Monday night. The incident occurred at Adhirnengra Mor, where teacher Morium Begum had gone to give lessons to a student. Police said the attack led to her death on the spot. The accused, identified as Fomi Khatun, allegedly carried out the assault. According to police and local sources, Morium Begum, wife of Abul Kalam from Choukpara area, was teaching Fomi’s daughter when the attack took place. Fomi had previously faced allegations of drugging women to steal their gold ornaments. Locals suspect the killing may have been motivated by an attempt to take Morium’s jewelry. Officer-in-Charge Ekramul Hossain of Sadar Model Police Station confirmed that the body was recovered and sent to the district hospital morgue. Two individuals have been detained for questioning as part of the investigation.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed authorities to recover all illegally occupied government land and bring it under full state control without compromise. He issued the order to Dhaka Deputy Commissioner Farida Khanam while visiting various stalls at the 'Land Service Fair 2026' in Tejgaon on Tuesday. The prime minister also assured full government support to the Dhaka district administration in its land recovery efforts. During the visit, Rahman praised the district administration for successfully reclaiming about one acre of government land in Lalbagh that had been under illegal occupation for over 20 years. The operation, led by Deputy Commissioner Farida Khanam on May 13, drew widespread local attention and was described by residents as a bold and unprecedented move. The prime minister also commended the launch of the 'Hello DC' service aimed at simplifying public access to administrative services. At the inauguration of the fair, compensation checks totaling Tk 366.78 million were distributed among 88 individuals for land acquisition. Dhaka district currently leads the country in e-mutation applications and disposals, with 23,063 of 30,000 applications resolved in the past month.

Stone imports from India through the Sonamasjid land port in Shibganj, Chapainawabganj resumed on Tuesday after a 17-day suspension. More than 150 Indian trucks carrying stones entered the port between morning and afternoon, confirmed Mainul Islam, port manager of Panama Sonamasjid Port Link Limited. The import halt had begun on May 2 and continued until May 18 due to protests over increased LC values. An online meeting between importers and exporters from both countries was held on Tuesday morning, where both sides agreed to set the customs valuation of stone at 14 dollars per ton. Previously, stones were imported at a maximum LC value of 13 dollars per ton, but Indian authorities had raised it to 15 dollars, prompting traders to stop imports in protest. With the resumption of stone imports, port workers have expressed relief as trade activities return to normal levels at the Sonamasjid land port.

The government of Bangladesh has undertaken multi-dimensional initiatives to advance satellite, space, and drone technologies, according to Fakir Mahbub Anam, Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, and Science and Technology. Speaking at a seminar titled “Satellites, Drones and Future Space Technology in Bangladesh” held at the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) in Dhaka on Tuesday, he said the government is working on plans to establish a new low Earth orbit satellite. The minister emphasized that satellite and drone technologies are no longer luxuries but essential infrastructures for national development, disaster management, agriculture, fisheries, communication, and security. He noted that satellite technology can help forecast disasters, monitor river erosion, enhance agricultural productivity, and ensure the safety of coastal and deep-sea fishermen. The government has already initiated programs to deliver cyclone and weather alerts to fishermen more quickly. Regarding drones, he said they are now being used beyond photography and entertainment, serving as effective tools for border security, agricultural management, surveying, and disaster response. He called for collaboration among universities, research institutions, and technology sectors to enhance the use of space data and applications.

Workers in Khulna blocked a major highway on Tuesday morning demanding withdrawal of conditions imposed on raw jute exports and payment of overdue wages. The protest took place at Daulatpur Railgate intersection, where demonstrators set tires on fire and erected barricades, halting traffic. Organized under the banner of the Daulatpur Jute Press and Baling Workers’ Union, the protesters marched to the Bangladesh Jute Association (BJA) building and staged a sit-in. Some participants threw bricks and vandalized property before police and union leaders restored order. Union leaders said the export restrictions, introduced on 8 September 2025, had plunged the jute sector into crisis, leaving many workers jobless for nine months. The BJA had earlier announced the protest at a press conference, arguing that the Ministry of Commerce’s decision to list raw jute as a conditional export item effectively halted exports. According to BJA Chairman Khandaker Alamgir Kabir, the policy caused severe financial losses to exporters and unemployment for thousands of workers. The BJA claimed that despite sufficient domestic supply, Bangladesh could export 800,000–1,000,000 bales of raw jute annually, earning up to Tk 20 billion, but exports dropped sharply under the new restrictions.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain announced that a Central Emergency Alarm System will be introduced in government hospitals in Dhaka to enhance the safety of doctors and healthcare workers. The initiative will begin with Dhaka Medical College Hospital and Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital. The minister shared the plan on Tuesday at the Central Medical Stores Depot in Tejgaon during a ceremony to hand over donated ventilators and other medical equipment. Hossain explained that the system, referred to as a 'Code Blue' or emergency alarm, aims to ensure rapid security support during critical situations in hospitals. Additionally, the government plans to establish a separate police camp in the Mohakhali area to strengthen security for health-related facilities. Regarding the new medical equipment, the minister said that ten district hospitals will each receive a pediatric ventilator for their ICU units, which are expected to be inaugurated within a week after Eid-ul-Azha.

At least 20 people, including three journalists, were injured on Tuesday afternoon when two groups of workers clashed in the Chaumuhana area of Sreemangal, Moulvibazar. Witnesses said the confrontation erupted suddenly following a previous dispute, leading to chasing and counter-chasing between the groups. Shops in the area closed quickly as panic spread among residents, and traffic on key roads was severely disrupted. Law enforcement intervened after the situation escalated, dispersing both sides and restoring order. Sreemangal Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Zahirul Islam Munna confirmed that the situation was now under control and that legal action would follow after investigation. Upazila Nirbahi Officer Mohammad Ziaur Rahman stated that video footage was being collected to identify those involved, while local Member of Parliament Mujibur Rahman Chowdhury said he had spoken with both sides to resolve the issue through discussion. The clash also caused a three-to-four-hour traffic halt on the Dhaka–Sylhet regional highway, leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded and causing severe suffering for long-distance passengers and locals.

A Dhaka court has rejected the bail petitions of retired Justice AHM Shamsuddin Chowdhury Manik in two separate cases involving allegations of amassing wealth beyond known income and misusing power to seize a plot in Purbachal. The order was issued on Tuesday by Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Sabbir Foyez. Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) prosecutor Mohammad Tarikul Islam confirmed the decision, stating that defense lawyers sought bail in both cases, which the prosecution opposed. According to the case files, ACC Assistant Director Abdullah Al Mamun filed the two cases against Manik. One case accuses him of acquiring assets worth Tk 5.39 crore illegally during his tenure as a judge, leading to charges under the Anti-Corruption Commission Act, the Money Laundering Prevention Act, and the Prevention of Corruption Act. The second case also names several others, including the wife of former finance minister AHM Mustafa Kamal and former RAJUK officials, for allegedly collaborating to misappropriate a plot in the Purbachal New Town Project. The court’s decision means the former justice remains without bail as the corruption proceedings continue.

Bangladesh has joined several countries in condemning Israel’s interception of the Gaza-bound humanitarian mission known as the Global Sumud Flotilla. The flotilla, carrying aid and over 50 vessels, was stopped by Israeli forces in international waters off western Cyprus, according to pro-Palestinian activists. The incident has drawn sharp reactions from multiple nations. A joint statement released by Jordan’s Foreign Ministry included Bangladesh, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Spain, Brazil, Colombia, Libya, and the Maldives. The statement expressed deep concern for the safety of the flotilla’s civilian participants and called for the immediate release of all detained workers. Jordan’s ministry added that repeated attacks on peaceful humanitarian initiatives reflect Israel’s continued disregard for international law and freedom of navigation. The participating countries urged the international community to take effective measures in response to the incident, emphasizing the need to protect humanitarian missions and uphold maritime rights.

Israeli military operations and settler violence continued overnight across the occupied West Bank, with reports describing the actions as 'ethnic cleansing'. On Monday, several incidents of violence were recorded in multiple areas, including raids, arrests, and property searches by Israeli forces. In Abu Nujaym village southeast of Bethlehem, Israeli settlers drove all-terrain vehicles recklessly through neighborhoods, spreading fear among residents. In nearby Za’atara, Israeli forces searched several homes belonging to the Thuwaib family. Two brothers, one aged 15, were arrested in Tal near Nablus, while additional raids were conducted in surrounding villages. In Yabad near Jenin, shops were searched and residents questioned, and infantry units were deployed in the nearby Kafr Qud area. In Hebron, four Palestinians, including a child, were detained after home raids and beatings. Armed settlers, reportedly protected by Israeli troops, attacked Palestinian homes in Wadi al-Rakhim, setting fire to a sheep farm and traditional oven. A video published by Quds News Network showed Israeli forces blindfolding and detaining Palestinians in the Far’a refugee camp near Tubas.

Several countries have condemned Israel after its navy intercepted the Gaza-bound humanitarian convoy known as the 'Global Sumud Flotilla' in international waters. The incident, which occurred on Monday, involved the detention of multiple ships and activists, sparking a joint statement led by Jordan that labeled the action a violation of international law and human rights. According to Jordan’s foreign ministry, Jordan, Indonesia, Spain, Pakistan, Brazil, Bangladesh, Turkey, Colombia, Libya, and the Maldives jointly denounced Israel’s move. The statement expressed deep concern over the attack on the flotilla and the detention of its participants, urging the immediate release of all detained personnel and respect for their rights and dignity. The ministry further stated that repeated attacks on peaceful humanitarian missions reflect Israel’s ongoing disregard for international law and freedom of navigation. The leaders called on the international community to take effective measures in response to the incident.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General and former MP Mia Golam Porwar held a meeting with Tuan Abdul Hadi Awang MP, President of Malaysia’s largest political party, Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS). The exchange took place during Porwar’s visit to Malaysia on Tuesday. Barrister Najibur Rahman Momen MP and PAS Assistant Secretary General Saheer Sulaiman MP were also present at the meeting. During the discussion, both sides addressed topics of mutual interest, contemporary challenges facing the Muslim ummah, and ways to strengthen the longstanding fraternal ties between the peoples of Bangladesh and Malaysia. The meeting emphasized cooperation and understanding between the two nations’ political and social communities. Earlier, Mia Golam Porwar also paid a courtesy call on Nurul Izzah Anwar, Vice President of Malaysia’s ruling Justice Party and daughter of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, accompanied by Barrister Najibur Rahman Momen MP.

Nasiruddin Patwari, chief coordinator of the National Citizen Party (NCP), strongly condemned the ongoing killings along the Bangladesh-India border and criticized the government’s silence on the issue. Speaking on Tuesday afternoon at the Uttar Amjhol border in Hatibandha, Lalmonirhat, after visiting the family of Khadimul, who was reportedly shot dead by India’s Border Security Force (BSF), Patwari said the home minister should resign if he fails to stop border killings. Patwari accused India of committing atrocities against Bangladeshi citizens and deliberately supplying drugs across the border to destroy the youth. He alleged that the government remains silent despite repeated incidents, including four recent killings in Kasba. He also claimed that the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) press release on Khadimul’s death echoed the BSF’s version of events and demanded stronger border protection. Patwari further urged the government to compensate families of all those killed at the border and pledged that if his party came to power, it would build houses for every such family.