In a heart-wrenching incident, six teenage girls drowned while bathing in the Yamuna River in the Sikandra area of Agra, Uttar Pradesh. According to reports, the girls had gone to the river to rest after working in nearby fields. Eyewitnesses said they were initially playing and filming videos near the bank but eventually drifted into deeper waters and were swept away by strong currents. Four girls died on the spot, while two others succumbed during treatment.

Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam revealed that the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), particularly its intelligence wing, was the main actor behind incidents of enforced disappearances. “Those involved will be tried on Bangladeshi soil,” he stated. According to the Disappearance Commission, 1,837 complaints have been received, of which 1,350 have been verified. The Chief Adviser has proposed establishing a horror museum section in the Ganabhaban’s upcoming special museum to highlight such disturbing cases.

Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has mandated that all trucks transporting sacrificial animals must clearly display their destination cattle market on banners. Violations will result in strict actions. He added that for public safety, large deployments of Ansar personnel have been arranged at all markets, along with police and market leaseholder-controlled control rooms. Measures are also in place to prevent the entry of sick animals, and medical teams have been arranged for any health emergencies involving buyers or sellers. "We are hoping for stable prices in the interest of both buyers and sellers," he said.

Election Commissioner Brigadier General (Retd.) Abul Fazal Md. Sanaullah stated that the Election Commission has completed its responsibilities by publishing the gazette notification regarding the DSCC election. “We’ve reviewed the observations and references made by the Appellate Division and believe no further action is required on Ishraq Hossain’s swearing-in,” he said. Earlier, the Appellate Division, led by the Chief Justice, ruled that the EC should make a constitutional decision on Ishraq’s oath-taking as mayor.

Education Adviser Professor Dr. Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar announced that under the new national curriculum, Class 6 students will receive new textbooks starting in 2027. A phased development of the curriculum for Classes 6 through 11 is underway. He noted that while many university vice-chancellor positions had been vacant after July–August, progress has been made, and a high-level panel has been formed for upcoming appointments. The adviser also stated that no question paper leaks occurred during this year’s SSC exams. Additionally, 62 educational development projects worth Tk 1,957 crore are being implemented nationwide, and 1,519 madrasas are currently undergoing the MPO enlistment process.

Cultural Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki strongly refuted the viral claim that Liberation War leaders including Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Tajuddin Ahmad had their Freedom Fighter certificates revoked. "Dear brothers and sisters, this is fake news," he said, adding that the new ordinance clearly affirms the recognition of all members of the Mujibnagar Government as Freedom Fighters. To prove his point, Farooki shared a photo of the ordinance, where it explicitly states that the Mujibnagar Government falls under the definition of Freedom Fighters.

The Press Wing FACTS of the Chief Adviser’s Office has firmly rejected the reports circulating in some national media with headlines such as "Recognition of Over 100 Leaders as Freedom Fighters Revoked," labeling them as completely baseless, false, and misleading. Citing Chief Adviser Faruk-e-Azam, the statement clarified, “Members of the Mujibnagar Government are recognized as Freedom Fighters. Those who fought and led the Liberation War are Freedom Fighters, while the officials and staff of that government are considered 'Associate Freedom Fighters'.” According to Faruk-e-Azam, under the Jatiya Muktijoddha Council Ordinance, associates such as diplomats and members of Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra fall under this category, which in no way undermines their honor. The definition set in 1972 has been reinstated, after revisions in 2018 and 2022. Both Freedom Fighters and their associates will continue to enjoy equal respect, recognition, and benefits.

The body of four-year-old Lamia Khatun was recovered from the septic tank of an abandoned house belonging to Awami League leader Rupa Rahman in Shahjadpur, Sirajganj. Police found the child with her hands tied, a towel around her neck, and tape over her mouth and nose.

Lamia had been staying at her grandparents’ home while her parents worked in Dhaka. She went missing Tuesday afternoon. Locals noted that Rupa Rahman has been in hiding since the recent mass uprising. Police suspect the child was tortured before being murdered.

Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari compared Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a “cheap version” of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, dubbing him the “Temu edition”—a reference to the low-cost Chinese marketplace often associated with inferior products.

Bhutto accused India of emulating Israel’s oppressive policies and labeled Modi the “Butcher of Kashmir.” He warned that Modi is attempting similar repression in Pakistan’s Sindh province. He further stated that collaboration between Pakistan’s ISI and India’s RAW could significantly reduce terrorism in South Asia.

The Commission on Enforced Disappearances has submitted its second interim report to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. Following the submission, Yunus emphasized the need to publish the report both online and in book form. He remarked, “What you’ve uncovered warrants the creation of a horror museum. People must understand the brutality of being confined for months in a three-by-three-foot cell. This cruelty must be exposed.”

The commission reported that it has received 1,850 complaints to date, of which 1,350 have been verified. The total number could exceed 3,500. Over 300 victims remain missing.

The United Nations General Assembly has elected five new non-permanent members to the UN Security Council for a two-year term. The newly elected countries are:

Bahrain

Colombia

Congo

Latvia

Liberia

These nations will join the Security Council, the only UN body empowered to make legally binding decisions on matters such as sanctions and military action. The council’s five permanent members — the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Russia, and France — each hold veto power.

In the vote count, Bahrain received 186 votes, Congo 183, Liberia 181, Colombia 180, and Latvia 178.

Despite difficulties in finding new banknotes at commercial banks, they are being freely sold in open markets such as under the Gulistan Complex, near the Bangladesh Bank headquarters, and beneath the Sadarghat branch.

Although many bank branches are running out of new currency notes, the open market remains flooded with them. From Monday, ten additional banks have started distributing new notes on behalf of Bangladesh Bank. These banks include:

Sonali Bank

Janata Bank

Agrani Bank

Rupali Bank

Pubali Bank

Uttara Bank

Dutch-Bangla Bank

Islami Bank

Al-Arafah Islami Bank

BRAC Bank

Bangladesh Bank spokesperson Arif Hossain stated that local branches of these banks have been supplied with new notes. However, the specific branches distributing them will be determined by the banks themselves.

Dhaka’s state-of-the-art and fastest mode of public transport, the metro rail, will be suspended on June 7 in observance of Eid-ul-Azha.

According to AKM Khairul Amin, Director (Administration) of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL), the metro rail will remain non-operational on Eid day. Service will resume the next day, June 8, from 8:00 AM, operating on a 30-minute headway schedule. From June 9 onward, the metro will follow the regular holiday timetable.

The Rangpur Metropolitan Police has banned all public gatherings—including rallies, processions, and demonstrations—within the city without prior permission.

In a public notice signed by Commissioner Md. Majid Ali, authorities warned that various political and organizational groups have been staging unsanctioned road blockades, disrupting public movement and causing traffic congestion. All such gatherings must now be pre-approved by the police to maintain public order and ensure smooth traffic flow.

Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus is set to travel to the UK to receive the King Charles Harmony Award 2025. He may also meet King Charles III and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during the visit.

Yunus is scheduled to depart for London on June 9, the same day the award will be presented. A meeting at Buckingham Palace is expected, where Yunus may discuss reform, the Rohingya crisis, and money laundering, seeking international support for Bangladesh’s interim government. While a meeting with the UK Prime Minister has not been finalized, officials remain hopeful.