Dense fog unexpectedly covered Panchagarh early Tuesday morning, surprising residents amid ongoing summer heat. Locals reported light to moderate fog from pre-dawn hours until around 8 AM, despite recent temperatures reaching 37°C. Many said they had never seen such weather during summer. Weather officials explained that increased dust in the air contributed to the fog formation. The minimum temperature recorded at 9 AM was 27.8°C. Authorities also forecast rainfall starting from June 14, which may bring relief from the current heatwave.

Pakistan has increased its defence budget by 20 percent, allocating 2.55 trillion rupees ($9bn) for the 2025-26 fiscal year, despite cutting overall government spending by 7 percent. The move follows recent clashes with India, marking the most serious conflict between the two nuclear powers in decades. The fighting, triggered by an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, saw both sides exchange heavy fire before agreeing to a ceasefire. Analysts say Pakistan’s defence hike will likely come at the cost of development spending.

Austria has announced three days of national mourning following a horrific mass shooting at a high school in Graz, where a 21-year-old former student killed 10 people, including eight students and a teacher, before taking his own life. The attack, described by Chancellor Christian Stocker as a “dark day” in Austria’s history, has left the nation in shock. Authorities have yet to determine the motive, while tributes pour in from across Europe. Schools, officials, and citizens mourn this devastating tragedy.

The UK, along with Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Norway, has imposed sanctions on Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. The sanctions include travel bans and asset freezes, targeting them personally. The joint move emphasizes support for a two-state solution and condemns extremist settler violence. Israel’s government has rejected the sanctions, with Netanyahu vowing retaliation. This coordinated action highlights Israel’s growing international isolation over its policies toward Palestinians.

Hundreds of local residents staged a human chain protest on Monday in Tahirpur, demanding the rapid completion of the under-construction Jadukata Bridge. Speakers at the demonstration highlighted the importance of the bridge for improving communication between Sylhet, Sunamganj, Netrokona, and Mymensingh districts, as well as for boosting tourism, trade, socioeconomic development, and border security.

Despite receiving payments exceeding the billed amounts, the construction company has reportedly suspended work, citing various excuses. Protesters blamed the delay on the contractor’s negligence and the irresponsibility of LGED officials, pointing out that although the contract specified completion within two and a half years, the project has now dragged on for seven years without completion.

Three new COVID-19 cases, including two women and one man, have been identified in Chattogram. Following directives from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), authorities at Shah Amanat International Airport have intensified screening procedures at immigration and health checkpoints.

Thermal scanners have been installed at international arrival points to check passengers' temperatures through contactless methods. Additionally, the airport has stockpiled emergency supplies of masks and gloves for health workers. Public announcements and awareness campaigns are being conducted to educate incoming travelers on preventing virus transmission.

Shakil Ahmed, a final-year student of the Fine Arts Faculty at Dhaka University, tragically took his own life after posting a Facebook status stating, "I am not an atheist." Police recovered his body on Tuesday morning from his home in Dakshin Jamsha village of Sirajdikhan upazila.

Sources revealed that about seven to eight months ago, Shakil made a controversial comment involving the Prophet (PBUH) and his wife on Facebook. Although he later apologized and deleted the post, it resurfaced recently, triggering fresh backlash. Facing repeated threats and harassment, Shakil posted his final Facebook status before taking his own life.

Wouter van Wersch, Executive Vice President of Airbus, has met with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus for a courtesy meeting.

Meanwhile, preparations are underway for a significant meeting between Dr. Yunus and Tarique Rahman, the acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), scheduled to be held in London on June 13. BNP’s National Standing Committee has officially welcomed the planned meeting, viewing it as a positive step in the party’s ongoing diplomatic efforts.

An Indian student has reportedly faced police brutality at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey before being deported back to India. A video circulating online shows the young student with his hands and feet tied, as multiple police officers pin him to the ground.

Sharing the video on X (formerly Twitter), eyewitness Kunal Jain wrote, “Last night, I saw a young Indian student being deported through Newark Airport. His hands were handcuffed, and the officers treated him like a criminal. This is nothing short of a humanitarian disaster.”

The incident has sparked outrage on social media, raising questions about the treatment of deportees in the United States.

Police in Rajshahi's Bagha upazila have arrested four fugitives in connection with four separate cases. The accused are Azmira Begum (48), Kamal Hossain, Zahurul Islam (36), and Zakir Hossain (30).
OC Asaduzzaman said they had been evading law enforcement for a long time. All four were sent to jail via court on Tuesday following special operations.

The Chattogram City Corporation reported dumping nearly 100,000 raw hides as waste due to a steep price crash.
Seasonal traders like Mohammad Sabur, who brought Tk 2.5 lakh worth of Qurbani hides from Rangunia, were offered only Tk 20,000. In frustration, he dumped the hides on the street.
Many traders, reduced to tears, blame government mismanagement for the disastrous price drop and unsold inventory.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that from now on, anyone identified as a foreigner in the state will be pushed into Bangladesh, bypassing any legal procedures.

Speaking at the Assam Legislative Assembly on Monday, Sarma referred to an October 2024 ruling by the Supreme Court of India. In that verdict, the then Chief Justice declared that individuals who entered Assam after March 24, 1971, are not eligible for Indian citizenship. The ruling emphasized that no exceptions should be made for those who crossed the border during that time—they must be sent back to their country of origin. Drawing from this, Sarma asserted that Assam will implement a direct pushback policy for all detected foreigners.

Opposition parties have raised serious concerns about the legality of this unilateral decision by the Assam government.

The ship carrying Greta Thunberg and fellow activists is named Madlen, in honor of Madlen Kollab—a 31-year-old Palestinian woman, mother of four, and Gaza’s first female fisherwoman, who is expecting her fifth child.
Despite the Israeli blockade, boat damage, and lack of gear, Madlen continues her daily battle at sea—not just for livelihood, but for dignity and rights. Her resilience and courage inspired the naming of the ship.

An 18-year-old woman named Keya Akhter has died by suicide after reportedly consuming poison in Tongi, Gazipur. Following the incident, her husband has gone into hiding.

Keya, originally from Kakchira village under Patharghata police station in Barguna, was living in a rented apartment in East Arichpur, Turag Bazar area, with her husband. According to police, ongoing marital disputes led Keya to take poison late Monday night. She was rushed to Tongi Government Hospital by family members but succumbed to the poisoning early Tuesday morning. Police have launched an investigation and are searching for the absconding husband.

A man named Sajjad (35), recently released from prison on bail, has been arrested again in Cumilla with a cache of homemade weapons. According to the army, Sajjad resumed his criminal activities shortly after his release. On Monday night, a patrol team from the Cumilla Cantonment Army Camp conducted an operation in the Gobindapur area and arrested him. They seized four machetes, two knives, a grill-cutter, and five pairs of scissors. Sajjad was later handed over to Cumilla Sadar South Police Station.