In a dramatic move, the Trump administration has revoked Harvard University’s certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program, effective immediately. This decision bars the university from admitting international students. The administration accused Harvard of repeatedly ignoring government directives, tolerating antisemitic sentiments on campus, and fostering divisive policies sympathetic to Hamas. According to Harvard, nearly 27% of its 2024–25 student body consists of international students—now left in limbo.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that a list of suspected illegal Bangladeshi nationals has been sent to Dhaka, with 2,360 individuals awaiting verification. He stated that legal action will be taken against all illegal foreign residents under Indian law. Odisha’s Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan instructed state authorities to coordinate with the central government to identify undocumented Bangladeshis. Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the implementation of a “pushback” policy to deport illegal immigrants without legal proceedings.

During heightened India-Pakistan tensions, Turkey expressed strong support for Pakistan, both ideologically and militarily. Turkey reportedly supplied most of the 300–400 drones Pakistan used to target Indian military and civilian zones during “Operation Buniyanum Marsus” and sent warships to Karachi as a show of force—though it claims it was a “routine port call.” In response, Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We hope Turkey urges Pakistan to halt its support for cross-border terrorism and take verifiable action against terrorist infrastructure.”

Jagannath University has formed a probe committee to investigate irregularities in recruitment spanning the past 15 years. The committee is chaired by Professor Dr. Md. Rois Uddin, General Secretary of the Teachers’ Association. Members of the public and university community have welcomed the move as a step toward greater transparency and accountability. The committee has been asked to submit findings by June 30.

A group of SSC result-awaiting students have called for protests on Sunday in front of the Education Building, demanding two reforms: combined pass marks for written and MCQ sections, and the introduction of supplementary exams. Spokesperson Shahnewaz Parvez highlighted the unfairness of failing students based solely on MCQ performance despite passing the written part, a practice not followed before 2018.

The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) pushed seven Bangladeshi nationals—including two women and three children—across the Kulaura border in Moulvibazar. Local residents alerted the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), who took the individuals into custody. All of them are reported to be from Kurigram district. Legal action will be taken as per instructions from higher authorities, said Officer-in-Charge Md. Golam Afsar.

Israeli forces reportedly opened fire on a convoy of 35 foreign diplomats near the entrance to Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank. The diplomats, representing the EU, Arab, and Asian countries, were on a fact-finding mission to assess the humanitarian crisis following recent Israeli military operations. The attack has drawn widespread international condemnation. Although Israel claimed that around 100 aid trucks had entered the valley, the UN clarified that distribution remains suspended due to safety concerns.

The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education is forming a “District Expert Pool” to enhance training for education officers and primary school teachers. Each district will have a list of qualified experts to provide guidance in training programs. Interested individuals with a Master’s degree and expertise in areas like primary education, public administration, budget management, or public procurement can apply by June 30. Applications must be submitted to the district primary education officer.

Following a deadly school bus bombing in Khuzdar, Balochistan, that killed six—including four children—and injured 42 others, Pakistan accused India of orchestrating the attack through its agents. India rejected the claims. Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “Pakistan has developed a habit of blaming India for its internal issues.” Pakistan's military PR wing, ISPR, labeled the attack a "cowardly and heinous act" planned under India's "state-sponsored terrorism."

Taskin Ahmed, President of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry, stressed that while democratic protests are valid, they must not disrupt daily life and business, especially during economic uncertainty. Golam Mawla, President of the Edible Oil Traders Association, noted that despite a change in the political landscape, the law and order situation has not improved significantly. Importers continue to face rising costs due to reliance on brokers for truck rentals at land ports. Speakers urged immediate action to resolve these challenges.

Md. Moniruzzaman, a journalist for the daily Kalbela from Kaliakair, Gazipur, has been missing for two days. His mobile phone is switched off. His wife, Salma Akter, has filed a general diary with the police. Moniruzzaman reportedly left for Dhaka on Tuesday morning in a private car accompanied by Abdullah Al Mamun, the car’s driver Niranjan Sarker, and an unidentified individual. Around 5 PM, he contacted his wife and informed her that he had reached Dhaka. Since then, he has not returned home. The mobile phones of both Mamun and Sarker are also unreachable. It has been reported that a relative received a phone call demanding BDT 50,000 for Moniruzzaman’s return.

Planning Adviser Professor Dr. Wahiduddin Mahmud made an unannounced visit to Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU) to inspect ongoing development projects. He toured the campus and reviewed infrastructure development activities. Expressing satisfaction with the cleanliness, architectural design, and implementation quality, he commended the university’s progress. Vice Chancellor Professor Kazi Rafiqul Islam raised concerns about the lack of guide walls, warning that without them, hundreds of trees could fall and roads could collapse, disrupting student movement. He sought the Adviser’s assistance in securing emergency funding through the University Grants Commission (UGC).

The Ministry of Education has issued a directive warning against submitting letters directly to the Secretary concerning MPO (Monthly Pay Order) issues or personal complaints without proper authorization. It states that several teachers and institutional heads have violated protocol by bypassing official channels, thereby disrupting the ministry’s operations and complicating legal procedures. The notice explicitly prohibits all employees under the Ministry, including school heads, teachers, managing committee members, and governing body members, from submitting applications to the Ministry without prior approval through the appropriate channels.

Professor ASM Amanullah, Vice-Chancellor of the National University, was assaulted in Gazipur after stepping out of his car near the campus. The attackers were candidates of the 2022 undergraduate (pass) examinations demanding auto-pass. The VC sustained minor injuries, while several security personnel were also hurt while trying to protect him. The university is preparing to file a case with Gacha Police Station and noted this wasn’t the first such incident.

The Ministry of Education has issued a directive requiring all educational institutions in Bangladesh to begin daily assemblies with a patriotic oath. The purpose is to instill nationalism and moral values among students. The official oath reads:
“I pledge to devote myself to serving humanity, to remain loyal to my country, to always strive to uphold the unity and solidarity of the nation, to refrain from wrongdoing and corruption, and never to condone them. O Almighty God/Creator, grant me the strength to serve Bangladesh and help transform it into an ideal, just, and strong nation. Ameen.”