With just two days left before Eid-ul-Adha, cattle markets in Laxmipur’s Raipur are seeing heavy footfall. Buyers are mostly interested in small and medium-sized cows, leaving large cow traders worried about low prices. Some have yet to sell a single animal. Prices range from Tk 70,000 to Tk 2.5 lakh depending on size. Authorities report nearly 20,000 sacrificial animals are ready, with veterinary teams deployed for safety. Police remain vigilant to prevent extortion and counterfeit currency.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has seized 13 years of income tax records belonging to Tulip Siddiq in Bangladesh, along with documents related to a flat registered in her name at Janata Housing Society on Ring Road, Shyamoli.

ACC Director General Akhter Hossain confirmed the seizure, stating that investigators are authorized to confiscate any tax records necessary for an inquiry. Sources indicate that Tulip Siddiq has not submitted any income tax returns in Bangladesh since the 2018-19 fiscal year.

In response to the issuance of the Government Service (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, the interim government has formed a committee to formulate well-considered recommendations regarding the ordinance and related protests. The move aims to assess the evolving situation and engage in dialogue with protesting organizations.

The Cabinet Division announced on Wednesday that the committee will be led by legal adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul. Other members include Muhammad Fauzul Kabir Khan, adviser to the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, and Cabinet Secretary Dr. Sheikh Abdur Rashid.

The committee is tasked with holding discussions with protest leaders and submitting recommendations promptly.

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.

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.

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.