In the last 24 hours, 26 people were hospitalized with dengue across various regions in Bangladesh, though no new deaths were reported, according to DGHS. Among the patients, most were from areas outside major city corporations, including Dhaka and Chattogram. Meanwhile, 17 patients recovered and were released from hospitals. This year, 4,930 dengue cases have been recorded, with 4,486 recoveries. Men make up 59.5% of cases. So far, 23 people have died from dengue in 2025, compared to 575 deaths in 2024.

In Rangpur’s Taraganj, authorities seized 26 drums of sweets stored unhygienically in a potato cold storage intended for Eid sales. A joint raid by the military and Upazila administration uncovered the illegal storage at Brothers Storage in Bangalipur. The seized sweets were destroyed, and four businessmen were fined a total of 50,000 taka for violating health regulations. Officials emphasized that sweets should not be kept in cold storage due to health risks.

On the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman and Navy Chief Admiral M. Nazmul Hassan met Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka. Both chiefs were accompanied by their spouses as they exchanged Eid greetings. The meeting took place amid nationwide Eid celebrations marked by religious devotion, the spirit of sacrifice, and a message of compassion. The gatherings highlighted the cordial relationship between the country’s top military officials and the interim leadership during the festive occasion.

Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus, currently leading the interim government, continues to receive growing public support. During Eid prayers at the National Eidgah, a citizen was heard saying, “Sir, we want you for 5 more years.” Similar sentiments surfaced earlier in a hunger strike and even in a mosque donation note. As the country undergoes state reform, many are expressing trust in Dr. Yunus’s leadership and calling for his continued service beyond the interim term.

After leading Eid al-Adha prayers at the National Eidgah Ground near the High Court, Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus urged everyone to pray for the country's prosperity. He participated in the sermon and supplication led by Mufti Muhammad Abdul Malek of Baitul Mukarram Mosque. Exchanging Eid greetings with fellow advisers and officials, Dr. Yunus emphasized unity and collective prayers for the nation’s well-being. The event was attended by interim government advisers, diplomats, judges, and senior officials.

Metro rail services in Dhaka remain suspended today (June 7) due to the celebration of Eid-ul-Azha, according to Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL). Train operations will partially resume tomorrow (June 8) from 8:00 AM with 30-minute intervals. Regular holiday schedule will follow from June 9. The authorities have informed passengers accordingly. A 10-day government holiday is underway, starting from June 5, affecting all public and private offices. This year's Eid holiday is longer than during Eid-ul-Fitr.

Raju Mia, a rickshaw-puller from Dhaka, cycled 200 kilometers in 21 hours to deliver a used bicycle to his son in Gaibandha. Unable to afford transport costs, he rode from Mohakhali to Bogura before army personnel helped him reach home. His son, preparing for college, needed the bicycle for commuting. Raju’s selfless journey, driven by love and hope for his son's future, moved many. The army provided food and truck transport to support his mission. His dedication is now touching hearts nationwide.

At a high-level ministerial roundtable in Jeju, South Korea, Bangladesh’s Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan urged for global unity in sustainable plastic management. She emphasized collaborative efforts for carbon-neutral and zero-carbon development to combat climate change. Bangladesh expressed interest in partnerships on waste management, forest rehabilitation, and wildlife conservation. Rizwana Hasan also held bilateral meetings with South Korean officials and joined sessions on the Green Transition Initiative and plastic policy. The Korean side showed interest in long-term cooperation for a livable future.

On June 4, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation banning nationals from 12 countries from entering the United States, citing national security risks and insufficient vetting processes. The countries facing full restrictions are Afghanistan, Myanmar (Burma), Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Partial entry restrictions have also been imposed on Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela. The ban takes effect on June 9 at 12:01 a.m. EDT and exempts lawful permanent residents, valid visa holders, and certain international sports teams. Trump linked the decision to a recent attack in Boulder, Colorado, by an Egyptian national, although Egypt was excluded from the list. The measure mirrors the controversial 2017 travel ban, which was upheld by the Supreme Court in 2018. The new policy has provoked strong international backlash, with several affected countries, including Venezuela, denouncing the move.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is set to return to Bangladesh tonight following eye treatment in Bangkok, Thailand. After receiving care at Rutnin Eye Hospital, doctors advised him to come back home. He will depart from Bangkok at 11 PM Bangladesh time and is expected to arrive at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 1:20 AM. Mirza Fakhrul left Dhaka on May 13 due to eye complications and was accompanied by his wife, Rahat Ara Begum.

Rana Islam, 23, died after falling from the roof of a moving bus on the Sakhipur-Kalihati road in Tangail early Friday morning. Traveling with his wife and mother to celebrate Eid in his village, Rana had climbed onto the bus roof after feeling unwell. His family lost track of him when they got off the bus at Pabna bus stand. Police recovered his body near the road and are investigating the incident.

Jahangir Kabir alias Lipton, once a feared extremist leader in Kushtia, has been arrested by the army along with three associates. Formerly aligned with the banned group Gono Mukti Fouj and later linked to controversial RAB officer Ziaul Ahsan, Lipton allegedly ran a network involving contract killings and arms trade. After the fall of the Awami League government, he attempted to join BNP through local leader Zakir Sarkar. Recently reemerging from hiding, he was caught with weapons following surveillance and recovered video evidence.

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq has granted amnesty to 645 prisoners, including both Omani and foreign nationals, on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. The royal decree, announced Thursday, highlights the Sultan’s commitment to humanitarian values by releasing over six hundred inmates and arranging the repatriation of foreign prisoners at the state’s expense. Sultan Haitham, who ascended the throne in 2020, extended his Eid greetings to the released prisoners and their families, emphasizing Oman’s focus on mercy, unity, and social cohesion.

Dr. A.F.M. Shahen Shah, a Bangladeshi-Turkish researcher at Yildiz Technical University, has developed a multi-drone communication system that can restore mobile networks during natural disasters. These AI-powered drones act as mobile base stations in the sky, reconnecting people even when ground towers fail. His invention, praised internationally and published in the Drones Journal, aims to accelerate rescue operations and save lives. Dr. Shahen hopes to implement the technology in Bangladesh, a country prone to frequent floods and cyclones.

Home Affairs Adviser Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury confirmed that there are no security concerns across the country and patrols have been increased to ensure public safety. Speaking after a visit to the Sadarghat launch terminal, he said tickets are being sold at government-fixed prices and most launches are departing on time. Over the last five days, 824 launches have left the terminal, transporting nearly 800,000 passengers from the southern region to their homes ahead of the Eid holidays.