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Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has destroyed drugs worth over Tk 3.18 crore in Chuadanga. The destruction took place on Wednesday at 11:00 am at the headquarters of Chuadanga Battalion (6 BGB) under the “Drugs Destruction Programme 2026”. Jashore Region Commander Brigadier General Mahmudul Hasan attended the programme as chief guest. In his address, he said BGB remains firmly committed to building a drug-free Bangladesh. He added that, under the force’s “zero tolerance” policy, BGB members are working day and night along the border to prevent drug smuggling. He described drugs as a complex social problem and stressed that tackling it requires cooperation from all sections of society alongside law enforcement agencies. He urged the public to raise awareness and strengthen social resistance against drugs. The chief guest also praised the professionalism, dedication and efficiency of the members of Chuadanga Battalion (6 BGB) and formally inaugurated the drug destruction programme. According to BGB, between 1 August 2024 and 31 July 2025, drugs and smuggled goods worth about Tk 34.2 crore were seized in various operations in the border areas of Chuadanga and Meherpur. During this period, 49 people were arrested. The seized items included 3,983 bottles of foreign liquor, 10,617 bottles of Indian Phensedyl, 29 bottles of Indian beer, 238.79 kg of cannabis, 1.857 kg of heroin, 1.89 kg of cocaine, 25,485 pieces of narcotic tablets (including Viagra, Senegra and Tapentadol), and 19 injectable narcotic items. BGB continues to conduct regular operations to seize illegal drugs and carries out destruction programmes in the presence of officials to raise awareness and strengthen social resistance against narcotics. Deputy Commissioner of Chuadanga, Chief Judicial Magistrates from Chuadanga and Meherpur, the Additional Superintendent of Police of Chuadanga, other senior officials, and journalists from print and electronic media, also attended the event.

A man has been arrested for allegedly killing his wife when she was asleep at a relative’s house at Bahirgram area under Kolora union of Narail Sadar upazila. The deceased identified as Chandni Akhter Khadija, 20, daughter of Kalam Sheikh from Alka village in Phultala upazila of Khulna, was killed on Tuesday midnight, said Narail Sadar Police Station Inspector (Investigation) Ajoy Kumar Kundu. Police said Chandni had travelled to her aunt-in-law’s house in Narail on Monday along with her husband Sakib Sheikh, a resident of Damodar village in the same upazila, who is reportedly addicted to drugs and unemployed, had frequent domestic disputes with his wife. He allegedly attacked Chandni while she was asleep and hacked her with the a sharp weapons (Boti), leaving her critically injured. Family members later rescued and took her to Narail District Hospital where doctors declared her dead. The Inspector said legal procedures in the case are underway.

A van driver was hacked to death during a clash between two rival teenage gangs in Badarganj upazila of Rangpur on Tuesday evening. The deceased was identified as Ariful Islam, 25, son of Rezaul Islam of Pathanpara village under Ward No. 9 of the municipal area, was attacked around 6:30pm in the Baluavata area. According to police and local sources, members of a teenage gang, including Mominul, had appeared before a Rangpur court earlier in the day in connection with a case. At the court premises, a rival group led by Firoz Shah, also known as “Murder Firoz,” allegedly attacked Mominul’s group, leaving several people injured. The matter was later settled there. However, tensions flared again later in the day when Mominul’s group, reportedly seeking revenge, went out with locally made weapons in search of the rival group. At one stage, a clash broke out between the two groups in Badarganj, during which Ariful, who was not involved in the conflict, was critically injured. He was declared dead after being taken to the hospital. A doctor at Badarganj Upazila Health Complex said Ariful died on the way to the hospital. Officer-in-Charge of Badarganj Police Station Hasan Zahid Sarkar said the victim was attacked after being identified as a resident of Pathanpara. He added that Firoz has multiple cases, including three murder cases, filed against him. A new case has been filed over the incident.

An alleged fraud suspect has been arrested along with a foreign-made revolver, bullets, sharp weapons, mobile phones and SIM cards during a drive in Lalpur upazila of Natore. During the drive, police arrested him at around 2pm. The arrestee was identified as Arif Hossain, 27, son of Ataur Malitha of Biropara area under Gopalpur Municipality in Lalpur upazila. A special team of Dinajpur District Detective Branch (DB) Police conducted the raid in coordination with Lalpur Police Station on Tuesday afternoon, acting on information obtained through an ongoing investigation under the Cyber Security Ordinance 2025. Muhammad Alamgir, Officer-in-Charge (OC), PPM, said the raid was carried out following directives from Dinajpur Superintendent of Police Jeddan Al Musa, PPM, in connection with Case No. 2 of Chirirbandar Police Station. During the drive, police recovered a foreign-made revolver (Made in Pakistan) loaded with six rounds of bullets. They also seized a 13.5-inch gear knife, two Android mobile phones and SIM cards. Meanwhile, another suspect-Bijoy Islam, son of Rakibul Islam of Delua Ruiga village in the same area- managed to flee by jumping over a wall after sensing the presence of law enforcers. Police said the arrested Arif and fugitive Bijoy had been involved in fraud by opening a fake WhatsApp account named “MD Jalal SI”, using photos of senior police officials in uniform, including the Superintendent of Police of Dinajpur, and using multiple mobile numbers to deceive people and embezzle money.

Three Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) members were injured after being attacked with sharp weapons in broad daylight during an anti-drug drive in Narayanganj on Tuesday. The incident took place around 1pm in the Masdair Bazar Boyalia Khal area of the city. Among the injured, two identified as Mahi and Ibrahim are receiving treatment at Narayanganj Sadar General Hospital, while Sub-Inspector Najibul, who was critically injured, has been sent to Dhaka for advanced treatment. 3 held with 16.5kg hemp at Jatrabari On receiving the information, RAB-11 Battalion Commander Lt Col HM Sazzad Hossain went to the hospital with additional forces to see the injured personnel. Later, a drive was carried out at the spot. However, RAB has not yet provided any details to the media. A briefing will be given later, said Lt Col Sazzad. According to locals, the three RAB personnel went to the Boyalia Khal area to collect information as part of an anti-drug drive when a group of assailants suddenly attacked them with sharp weapons. Confirming the incident, Additional Superintendent of Police (A-Circle) Hasinuzzaman said the RAB members were attacked while gathering information in the area.

Two minor siblings were allegedly beaten, tied to a tree and tortured over a theft charge in Rangabali upazila of Patuakhali district. The incident reportedly took place on Sunday afternoon in Kolagachia Char of the upazila. The victims were identified as Shamim, 7 and his younger brother Jihad, 5—two sons of Swapan Dalal. Lightning strikes leave 4 dead in Patuakhali According to family members, the two children were first beaten on allegations of theft at a shop and later tied to a tree with ropes.

The government has extended support to Muslima, the orphaned daughter of truck driver Hannan Sheikh who was killed in a mob attack following rumours of a road accident in Boalmari upazila on May 1. On Tuesday morning, Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Boalmari SM Rakibul Hasan visited the child’s home in Satair village and inquired after her wellbeing. He said the visit was made following instructions from the Prime Minister’s Office and assured full support for the child’s upbringing and welfare. At that time, the UNO handed over toys, cash assistance and food items to the child’s grandparents. Local Union Parishad Chairman Rafiul Alam Mintu also assured continued support. Upazila Project Implementation Officer Manash Bose and Upazila Social Services Officer Karizul Islam, among others, were present. UNO Rakibul Hasan said the incident involving the death of truck driver Hannan Sheikh reached the highest level of government. He added that instructions were issued from the Prime Minister’s Office to ensure financial and social support for the orphaned child, and initial assistance has already been provided. The incident took place on May 1 night in the Talma area of Nagarkanda upazila when a speeding truck allegedly hit several pedestrians, triggering rumours that around 20 people had been run over. The rumours spread rapidly on social media, creating panic and leading to road blockades. In the ensuing chaos, locals stopped the vehicle, pulled out driver Hannan Sheikh, and allegedly beat him severely. He was later taken to Faridpur Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead.

Coast Guard members on Tuesday detained a listed ‘criminal’ along with arms, ammunition and cannabis during a drive in Ilisha area of Sadar upazila in Bhola. The arrestee is Md Zakir Hossain,42, a resident of Koralya Khayerhat area and an accused in multiple cases. Lieutenant Commander Sabbir Alam Sujan, media officer of the Coast Guard, said tipped off, they conducted a drive around 3:00 am on Monday in Tulatuli estuary adjacent to Ilisha under Coast Guard Base Bhola. During the drive, Coast Guard members searched the launch and detained Zakir Hossain along with a single-barrel gun, four rounds of lammunition and 2 kg of cannabis. During preliminary interrogation, it was revealed that the accused had long been involved in drug trafficking and various criminal activities. Legal action has been taken against the detainee, the official added.

Two more infants showing measles-like symptoms have died in Sylhet, health officials said on Tuesday. The two infants – one aged six months and the other five months – died at Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital on Monday night. Officials said the six-month-old infant hailed from Bishwanath upazila of Sylhet, while the other infant was from Dirai upazila of Sunamganj. According to the divisional office of the Directorate General of Health Services in Sylhet, three children have so far died after being diagnosed with measles in Sylhet division since the outbreak in March. In addition, 15 more children have died with symptoms consistent with the highly contagious yet preventable disease during the same period. Meanwhile, around 200 patients suffering from measles or measles-like symptoms are currently undergoing treatment at different hospitals across Sylhet division. Of them, 83 are admitted to Shaheed Shamsuddin Ahmed Hospital, 10 at Osmani Medical College Hospital, six at Sylhet Women's Medical College Hospital, and others at various public and private healthcare facilities across Sylhet, Sunamganj, Habiganj and Moulvibazar districts. Health officials said one new measles case was confirmed through laboratory testing in the last 24 hours. During the same period, 63 new patients with measles or measles-like symptoms were admitted to hospitals across the division.

A 22-year-old woman died after being struck by lightning in Mohammadpur upazila of Magura district on Tuesday afternoon. The deceased was identified as Maria, daughter of Dabir Sheikh of Lankarchar village in Boalmari upazila in Faridpur district. Officer-in-Charge of Mohammadpur Police Station Ashraful Zaman said Maria was seriously injured after being struck by lightning while working at home. She was rushed to Mohammadpur Upazila Health Complex for treatment. Hospital sources said she died around 3:00pm while undergoing treatment at the health complex.