A school student died after being trapped in quicksand at a stream in the Kejuri Chhara tea garden area of Sreemangal upazila, Moulvibazar, on Tuesday afternoon. The deceased, Rudra Tanti, was the son of Kamal Tanti and a seventh-grade student at Sreemangal Runner High School. He went missing around 1 p.m. while bathing in the stream with friends. After an extensive search by locals and relatives, his body was recovered from underwater.

According to eyewitness Sanjay Bonarjee, Rudra went underwater while bathing and did not resurface. His friends alerted local residents, who, along with tea garden workers and family members, conducted a prolonged search before recovering the body. Rudra’s father said he could not understand how the incident occurred but suspected that his son got stuck in quicksand and could not escape.

Sreemangal Fire Service Station Officer Solaiman Akanji stated that a rescue team was dispatched after receiving the report but was informed 13 minutes later by a local union parishad member that the body had already been recovered by residents.

Inkilab Moncho has announced new protest programs demanding justice for the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, repatriation of the accused, and investigation into alleged domestic and foreign conspiracies behind the incident. The group declared intensified agitation due to a lack of visible progress in the investigation and urged swift trial proceedings. The announcement was made by member secretary Abdullah Al Jaber during an emergency press conference held Wednesday in front of Dhaka University’s Madhur Canteen.

According to Jaber, a torch procession will take place Thursday evening, followed by a protest rally after Friday prayers at the university’s central mosque. Similar programs will be held across the country. He alleged repeated delays in the investigation and claimed that various “tags” were used to shield those involved. He also raised suspicions of possible foreign involvement, citing remarks by a former West Bengal chief minister.

The group demanded accountability over delayed border sealing that allegedly allowed suspects to flee through the Haluaghat border and criticized intelligence agencies for failing to identify the killers. They also called for a UN-led international investigation and a clear timeline for bringing the accused back to Bangladesh.

Five Bangladeshi nationals were injured in a major fire that broke out at the ‘Flourish Stay’ hotel in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. The Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi confirmed the injuries, stating that three of the victims are being treated at Max Hospital in Saket and two at Safdarjung Hospital. The mission said it is maintaining regular contact with Indian authorities and monitoring the victims’ condition closely.

According to Indian media reports, the fire started around 8:50 a.m. in a restaurant located in the hotel’s basement before spreading rapidly through the five-story building and reaching the nearby ‘Mikasa Inn’ hotel. At least 21 people were killed and about 40 others injured, including several foreign nationals. Many guests were asleep when the fire began, forcing some to jump from the building to escape.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the hotel was operating more rooms than permitted and had only one entry and exit point, complicating rescue efforts. Authorities are examining whether fire safety regulations were properly followed. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed condolences and announced financial assistance for victims.

Actor Shirthaj Zebin has gained audience attention for her performance as Sumaiya in the Eid drama 'Maya Pakhi', written and directed by Zakaria Shaukhine. The drama portrays the dark side of corporate life through the rivalry between two women, Sumaiya and Maya, competing for their boss’s attention. Despite Sumaiya’s negative traits, Zebin’s portrayal has been widely discussed and appreciated by viewers.

Zebin stated that she is drawn to challenging roles that capture audience interest. She previously debuted under Shaukhine’s direction and has since worked with him on other projects. In 'Maya Pakhi', she expressed gratitude for the audience’s response, noting that the story reflects the hidden struggles within corporate environments. The drama also stars Shahed Sharif Khan, Apurba, and Niha in key roles.

Recently, Zebin completed her BBA from North South University. On her birthday, she chose to spend the day with children at an orphanage in Bashundhara, Dhaka, personally covering the expenses of the meal.

Chuadanga district experienced a sudden return of a moderate heatwave on June 3, 2026, with the temperature reaching 38 degrees Celsius and humidity at 47 percent. The heatwave followed a week of relatively lower temperatures after rainfall had eased conditions since May 18. On June 1 and 2, the district recorded temperatures of 37.8 and 36.5 degrees Celsius respectively.

According to the acting officer of Chuadanga’s first-class weather observatory, the temperature was recorded at 38 degrees Celsius at 3 p.m. on June 3. The official noted that a moderate heatwave is currently sweeping across the district and that the temperature may drop by one degree the following day.

Field observations showed that the intense sunlight caused difficulties for school students, day laborers, and rickshaw pullers working outdoors under the scorching heat.

A violent clash erupted in Gopalganj’s Kotalipara upazila after three men were detained on suspicion of theft. The incident occurred in the Ghagarkanda area, where locals reportedly assaulted the detainees, leading to widespread tension. Following the confrontation, a case was filed at Kotalipara Police Station by local resident Jalil Gazi, naming 30 individuals and listing 200 to 300 others as unidentified suspects. Police later arrested three people and sent them to jail through the court.

According to local accounts, the conflict began when three men accused of stealing a battery were held at the office of a local anti-drug committee. Allegations of assault against the detainees spread quickly, triggering clashes, vandalism, and the forcible release of the detained men. Jalil Gazi claimed that attackers vandalized the committee office and nearby houses, while one detainee alleged he was tortured and pressured to confess to theft.

Police said additional forces were deployed to restore order and that the situation is now calm. An investigation is underway to determine responsibility for the violence.

Two brothers drowned while bathing in the Atrai River at Kalirbazar Ghat in Khansama upazila of Dinajpur on Wednesday morning. The victims were Manna Islam, aged 45, and Saddam Hossain, aged 32, both sons of the late Siraj Uddin from Mirpur-11 in Dhaka. The incident occurred around 11 a.m. when the brothers, along with family members, stopped to bathe in the river while returning from a visit to a lychee orchard in the Joar area.

According to family and local sources, Saddam Hossain had recently come to visit his in-laws in Champatali village of Chirirbandar upazila. During the bath, Manna Islam’s two sons managed to reach the shore safely, but the two brothers went missing. Local residents began rescue efforts and informed the fire service. The Khansama Fire Service team recovered Manna Islam’s body at 2:15 p.m., and a diver team from Rangpur later recovered Saddam Hossain’s body at 3:35 p.m.

Locals claimed that sand extraction by dredgers had created deep pits in the riverbed, which may have caused the drowning. Police confirmed that legal procedures are underway following the recovery of the bodies.

Prime Minister Tarek Rahman is scheduled to visit Cox’s Bazar on June 14 to attend the inauguration of a canal excavation program. The information was confirmed by Water Resources Minister Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anee after a high-level meeting with the Prime Minister at the Secretariat on Wednesday, June 3.

According to the minister, the Prime Minister convened a special meeting earlier in the day to find a permanent solution to waterlogging. Senior officials from the Water Resources Ministry and the Dhaka and Narayanganj City Corporations attended the meeting. It was decided that a completed project under the Water Resources Ministry would be handed over to the City Corporation within two weeks.

The minister expressed optimism that under the City Corporation’s management and through joint efforts, the initiative would yield the desired results. The City Corporation will also oversee waste removal and maintain a waste-free environment, marking what the minister described as a very positive discussion.

The government has withdrawn the additional monthly charge on prepaid electricity meters, according to an announcement shared by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) media cell on Wednesday. The BNP stated on its official Facebook page that the decision was part of the party’s first 100 days in government, aimed at reducing public hardship and ensuring financial relief for ordinary citizens.

Earlier, on March 29, the Minister of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku, had announced that the monthly rent or meter charge for prepaid electricity meters would be withdrawn. Previously, consumers were paying a monthly demand charge of 42 taka per kilowatt and a single-phase meter rent of 40 taka, along with an additional 5 percent VAT. These charges had caused widespread dissatisfaction among users.

The withdrawal of the extra charges is expected to provide immediate financial relief to electricity consumers who had long expressed frustration over the additional costs associated with prepaid meters.

Three men accused of attempted robbery in Feni were reportedly freed from police custody by individuals identifying themselves as Jubo Dal members. The incident occurred early Tuesday in Daganbhuiyan upazila after villagers captured the suspects during a robbery attempt at the home of expatriate Hamidul Haque. The suspects were beaten and handed over to police, but later that night, a group led by Jubo Dal affiliates allegedly pressured the victim to withdraw his complaint.

According to local accounts, the attackers had detonated several crude bombs before assaulting the family and snatching a gold chain from Hamidul Haque’s wife. Police confirmed that the three detainees were released after both parties signed a written agreement. The officer-in-charge of Daganbhuiyan police station stated that the incident was not a robbery but an attempt to apprehend a fugitive student leader.

A meeting was reportedly planned at the Silonia market in Jaylaskor to discuss the recovery of the stolen chain, mediated by the same group claiming Jubo Dal affiliation.

A woman named Jahanara Begum died in a road accident on Wednesday while returning home with her husband’s body from Dhaka to Jashore. The collision occurred between a bus and an ambulance at the Badsher Garage area on the Dhaka-Jashore highway in Narail Sadar. The ambulance driver, Akbar Hossain, was also killed, and five other family members traveling in the ambulance were injured.

Police reported that Jahanara was accompanying the body of her husband, Sub-Inspector Ismail Hossain, who had been under treatment at Rajarbagh Police Lines Hospital in Dhaka. The injured were first taken to Narail District Hospital for initial treatment and later referred to Jashore Medical College Hospital for advanced care.

According to Narail Sadar Police Station Officer-in-Charge Ajay Kumar Kundu, the accident occurred when the bus lost control due to reckless speed. After completing legal procedures, the bodies were handed over to their families.

Nasiruddin Patwari, chief organizer of the National Citizens Party (NCP), has called for effective measures to stop border killings and urged for international justice. He made the appeal on Wednesday, June 3, during a visit to the Sadipur border area in Benapole. Patwari also called for national unity beyond political divisions to strengthen border protection amid reports of attempted push-ins.

Speaking to journalists after inspecting the border, Patwari said that residents in frontier areas have long faced security challenges and that ensuring their safety is essential. He emphasized that all political groups must unite to defend the border and that local communities should remain alert and active in preventing any form of intrusion or push-in attempts. He also noted that border residents, alongside the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), must stay vigilant.

A delegation led by Patwari visited the Sadipur border to protest alleged push-in attempts and to observe the situation. Central and local NCP leaders and activists were present during the visit.

Serious allegations have emerged that luggage belonging to about 150 Hajj pilgrims was cut open and valuables stolen at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. The incident reportedly occurred around 3 a.m. on Tuesday when a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight carrying 419 pilgrims arrived from Jeddah. The claim was first made on Facebook by Mostafa Kamal Palash, son of one of the returning pilgrims, who urged the Prime Minister to take notice of the matter.

Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ General Manager for Public Relations, Bosra Islam, said that only four to five pilgrims had verbally raised such complaints but did not file any written reports. He added that the airline’s security and aviation security teams were investigating the issue. Airport Executive Director Group Captain S.M. Ragib Samad stated that CCTV footage was being reviewed and that the matter was being treated seriously, even though no formal complaint had been lodged.

Authorities have confirmed that both airport and airline security units are jointly examining the allegations to determine the extent of the reported thefts.

A land ownership dispute between the authorities of Karamatia Kamil Madrasa and the Charfassion Central Eidgah Mosque in Bhola’s Charfassion has intensified. The madrasa claims that individuals linked to the mosque recently began constructing a boundary fence on its registered land, despite police orders to halt the work. The incident occurred on May 31 when several people started erecting bamboo posts behind the madrasa’s honors building. Later that night, three shops near the madrasa market were reportedly locked, and tenants were told not to pay rent to the madrasa.

According to the madrasa, the land was originally allocated during the British period for the madrasa, mosque, Eidgah, and cemetery. In 1976, 75.33 decimals of land were legally transferred to the madrasa through a waqf deed. The madrasa accuses the opposing group of trying to seize the land by force and has sought administrative intervention. The mosque committee president, however, claims the madrasa occupies more land than recorded and that the disputed portion belongs to the mosque.

Police confirmed responding to the complaint and instructed both parties to stop work and maintain peace.

Police in Nabiganj upazila of Habiganj district have arrested a local student leader, Hossain Ahmed, aged 26, on charges of raping a married woman by luring her with a false promise of marriage. The arrest took place after the victim’s mother filed a case at Nabiganj Police Station on Tuesday night. On Wednesday afternoon, police sent the accused to jail through the court.

According to the case statement, Hossain Ahmed, a resident of Dakshin Gaznaipur village and a member of the Gaznaipur Union unit of the student organization, had developed contact with the victim from Dakshin Debpara village through mobile communication. He allegedly harassed her for a long time before entering her home late Monday night, threatening her, and forcibly raping her. The victim’s parents caught him after hearing her screams and handed him over to the police.

Nabiganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md. Monayem Mia confirmed that the accused was shown arrested and sent to court based on the complaint filed by the victim’s family.