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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.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested a total of 152 alleged extortionists during a special drive conducted across the capital over the 48 hours. The information was disclosed by DMP acting Commissioner Md Sarwar at a press briefing held at the DMP Media Centre on Sunday noon. He said ensuring security, comfort and a peaceful life for city residents remains a key commitment of the police. “As part of that effort, a coordinated special drive has been intensified since May 1 targeting extortionists, drug traffickers, armed criminals and online gambling networks across the city.” According to the acting DMP chief, the operation is part of a broader security strategy aimed at improving law and order and curbing crime nationwide in line with the government’s commitments. He said law enforcement agencies are conducting targeted operations in crime-prone areas, including sudden block raids, setting up checkpoints, and increasing intelligence surveillance alongside CCTV monitoring to restrict escape routes of offenders. Sarwar said suspected persons are being punished through mobile courts after scrutinising their offences, while major offenders are being processed through regular case procedures and sent to court. He added that joint efforts involving local thana, Detective Branch, Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime, plainclothes officers and cyber monitoring teams are being carried out using modern technology to track criminal activities, particularly online fraud and gambling. During the 48-hour drive, police arrested 58 listed extortionists and 94 associated members based on specific intelligence. Highlighting other successes, the acting DMP chief said 80 kilograms of cannabis were recovered in a drive on Saturday, alongside arrests of active drug traffickers. In recent weeks, law enforcement has shifted focus from small drug users and petty dealers to larger consignments, recovering over 100,000 Yaba tablets, around half a kilogram of heroin, and more than 200 kilograms of cannabis in separate operations, he said. Sarwar also said investigations are underway to identify and prosecute the “godfathers” behind drug networks, with steps being taken to file cases, including money laundering, in coordination with relevant units such as Criminal Investigation Department. He reaffirmed a zero-tolerance policy on illegal arms holders, saying operations against online gambling operators and digital fraud rings are ongoing. To strengthen area-based security, police have already set up two camps in Bosila and Karwan Bazar, with plans to establish more in other important locations soon, the acting DMP chief added.

Police have arrested four people in connection with the murder of Asadul Haque, also known as “Lambu Asadul,” in the capital’s Mohammadpur area, saying the killing was driven by prior clashes and financial disputes. The arrests were made by Dhaka Metropolitan Police from Keraniganj, officials said at a media briefing on Saturday. The arrestees were identified as Munna, 24, Akhtar Hossain, 45, Miraj Fakir, 22, and Nayan alias Khokon, 24. Four arrested over murder of 'Lambu Asadul' in Mohammadpur; revenge cited as motive Police also recovered a Swiss gear knife used in the murder and a motorcycle based on information provided by the suspects. The DC (Tejgaon Division) , Md. Ibn Mizan, said investigators initially identified the suspects using technology and conducted drives in Mohammadpur and surrounding areas before tracking them down in Keraniganj. He said the murder occured due to an earlier altercation between victim Asadul and arrested Akhtar, which led to a case filed by Akhtar. Asadul was later arrested and jailed in that case before securing bail recently. In addition, there had been a financial dispute between the duo. According to police, Akhtar, seeking revenge, allegedly lured Asadul out at midnight with the help of acquaintances and attacked him with sharp weapons and bricks, leading to his death. Authorities said more suspects have been identified and a drive is ongoing to apprehend them. A murder case has been filed with Mohammadpur Police Station by the victim’s cousin, and the arrested individuals are being prepared for court appearance with a remand prayer to be sought. Police said Asadul had six cases against him, including four narcotics-related cases, one under other sections, and one under the speedy trial act.  Among the accused, Munna has seven cases involving drugs and robbery, Miraj has one case, and Nayan has two. No prior case has been found against Akhtar so far. Responding to questions about crime control in Mohammadpur, the DC said the police station is one of the largest under Tejgaon Division and regular drives are conducted in areas such as Rayerbazar, Bosila, Dhaka Udyan and Chand Udyan. He added that in this case, suspects came from outside the area, committed the crime, and fled, which is why they were arrested from outside Dhaka. police plans to strengthen checkpoints and intensify areas to prevent such incidents. On political affiliation, he said Akhtar’s possible political affiliation has been identified and is being verified. The murder took place around 12:50am on Thursday night (Friday morning) in the Rayerbazar embankment area near Sadeq Khan’s brickfield road. Asadul, a resident of Metro Housing in Mohammadpur, hailed from Gournadi in Barishal. Meanwhile, Rapid Action Battalion-2 has also arrested two persons—Asadul Islam and Md. Shawon—from the Metro Housing area in connection with the incident.

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-3 have arrested one of the accused in sensational murder Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Fazlul Karim Khan murder case from Demra area of the capital. The arrestee was identified as Md Shafiqul Islam Badsha, also known as Guja Badsha, 55. According to RAB-3, he was arrested during a special drive conducted on April 13 at around 9:10 am at a flat in New Town Residential Area under Demra Police Station. Sanad Barua, Senior Assistant Director (Media) of RAB-3 Headquarters, disclosed the information at a media briefing on Wednesday. During  interrogation and investigation, it was revealed that on August 29, 2013, a group of assailants entered the third floor of ASP Fazlul Karim’s residence on WAPDA Road in West Rampura and killed him before fleeing the scene. Although a case was filed against 25 accused, including the arrestee law enforcers had failed to capture Guja Badsha for years. RAB officials said the accused was a notorious terrorist in Rampura and Hatirjheel areas and had long been involved in drug and arms trading, extortion, and other criminal activities. Following intelligence inputs, RAB-3 initiated shadow investigation and finally succeeded in arresting him. The RAB official said  the accused has a total of 14 cases filed against him with Rampura and Hatirjheel thana including cases related to murder, extortion, under the Special Powers Act, and the explosives Substance Act. Several arrest warrants are also pending against him.

Iranian security forces have detained two individuals in northwestern Iran who are accused of transmitting information about sensitive sites to US and Israeli intelligence agencies, Tasnim news agency reported. According to the report, the suspects allegedly received cryptocurrency in return for providing details of secure locations. The arrests took place in the Osku area of East Azerbaijan province, and the two have been handed over to judicial authorities for further action.

Police in Nepal have arrested former Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak over their alleged roles in the deaths of dozens of people during violent protests in September that led to the topple of the government and fresh elections. Oli was detained early Saturday from his residence on the outskirts of Kathmandu, while Lekhak was also taken into custody for allegedly ordering security forces to fire on demonstrators. Home Minister Sudan Gurung announced the arrests, stating that the move was aimed at ensuring justice and that no one is above the law. A government investigation commission recommended prison terms of up to 10 years for Oli, Lekhak, and the police chief at the time of the unrest. Police in riot gear carried out the arrests and transported the two leaders to the Kathmandu District Police Office. The arrests come a day after a new government led by Balendra Shah took office following a landslide election victory by his Rastriya Swatantra Party. Shah and Gurung have pledged accountability for those killed and injured during the protests. The election was the first since large-scale youth-led demonstrations on September 8 and 9 that left 76 people dead and over 2,300 injured. The unrest, driven by anger over corruption and poor governance, saw mobs attack government buildings and the homes of senior politicians, forcing many to flee. The protests eventually led to the appointment of Nepal’s first female prime minister, Sushila Karki, who oversaw the transition period ahead of the elections.  

Police in a drive arrested three people in connection with their alleged involvement in violating a speech-impaired woman in Tajumuddin upazila of Bhola district on Tuesday. The arrestees were identified as Md Rakib, driver of the auto-rickshaw and his two associates—Md Jewel and Al Amin. Md Ibrahim, superintendent of Bhola (sadar circle) police said a joint forces team including DB police conducted a drive in the upazila on Monday and arrested them. Speech-impaired housewife gang-raped in Bhola Earlier on Sunday, a speech-impaired housewife was allegedly gang raped by three young men on her way to home from a programme of devotional song (kirtan) in Tajumuddin upazila of Bhola district.

Bangladesh River Police seized a huge quantity of illegal nets, fish and jelly-injected shrimp during a five-day nationwide drive aimed at protecting the country’s fisheries resources and ensuring security on waterways. A total of 21,334,330 metres of illegal nets and 2,409 kilograms of fish and 300 kilograms of jelly-injected shrimp were seized during the five day-drive continued till 8:00 am on Thursday, said a press release. Cases were also filed in the naval court against 23 bulkheads for lacking valid documents, the release said. A total of 64 people were arrested in the five-day drive. Besides, a total of 26 cases were filed in connection with the seizure and three death bodies were also recovered during the drive.

A case has been filed against 20 people in connection with the death of two people in a crude bomb blast in Sadar upazila of Chapainawabganj district. Additional Superintendent of Chapainawabganj Police NM Wasim Firoz said sub-inspector of Sadar Police Station filed the case against 10 identified and 10 unnamed people on Saturday night. The injured victims in the explosion were shown arrested in the case. 2 killed while ‘making bombs’ in Chapainawabganj With these, five people were arrested. They were—Bazlur Rahman, 20, Minhaz, 22, Yusuf, 45, Shakil, 37 and Subho, 20 of Sadar upazila. Police are investigating the incident, said ASP Wasim Firoz. Two people were killed and three others injured in an explosion while they were allegedly making bombs at Fatapara in Sadar upazila of Chapainawabganj district early Saturday. Gun powder, bomb-making materials seized in Chapainawabganj

Joint forces in a drive arrested three people and seized a microbus of an independent candidate along with Tk 10.49 lakh at Chandanaish municipality area in Chattogram district early Wednesday. The arrestees were Md Enamul Haque, Emran and driver of the microbus. Ilias Khan, Officer-in-Charge of Chandanaish Police Station, said a team of police and army members intercepted a microbus owned by independent candidate of Chattogram-14 Advocate Mizanul Haque at Abdul Bari Haat and seized Tk 10.49 lakh from the vehicle around 12 am. Later, the joint forces arrested three people in this connection. 10 bomb-like objects recovered near polling centre in Kushita During preliminary interrogation, they claimed that the money was being carried for the polling agents of independent candidate Advocate Md. Mizanul Haque (Football symbol). The driver also failed to present valid documents, claiming the vehicle was taken on a requisition slip but had not been reported to the relevant authorities.