Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, visited the General Staff Headquarters in Tehran and met with Iran’s Chief of General Staff Mohammad Bagheri to discuss strengthening bilateral defense cooperation. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif continued his four-nation tour, arriving in Azerbaijan after stops in Iran. He is expected to visit Tajikistan next. During his Iran visit, he also met Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

To ensure smoother travel during the Eid-ul-Adha holiday, the Bangladesh Passenger Welfare Association has proposed shifting two days of public holiday—June 3 and 4—to before Eid, reducing post-Eid time off. The group has submitted 11 recommendations, including a crackdown on unfit buses and ferries, strict action against fare overcharging, removal of illegal vehicles like battery rickshaws from highways, prevention of extortion, and effective management of traffic at toll booths and makeshift cattle markets near highways.

A moderate earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale struck several parts of Bangladesh, including the capital Dhaka, in the early hours of Tuesday. The tremor was felt at 2:24 AM. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the epicenter was near Moirang city in India’s Manipur state, at a shallow depth beneath the earth’s surface. No immediate reports of damage have been received from any part of Bangladesh. Geographically, the epicenter was approximately 354 kilometers from Dhaka.

In a recent notification, the Ministry of Public Administration has transferred three additional secretaries. Among them, Additional Secretary Hawlader Md. Rakibul Bari has been appointed on deputation as the Secretary of the Information Commission, filling the post that remained vacant since the removal of Commissioner Masuda Bhatti on January 20. Meanwhile, Noor Md. Mahbubul Haque, Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment, has been transferred to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Shariful Islam, Director General and Registrar of the Department of Cooperatives, has been reassigned as Additional Secretary to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

Dr. A.F.M. Khalid Hossain, Adviser on Religious Affairs, stated that the government-managed Zakat fund is playing a significant role in poverty reduction. He stressed that strengthening this fund could further accelerate national efforts to combat poverty.

Addressing Zakat recipients, he urged them to utilize the funds wisely to become self-reliant. “Invest this money to establish yourself in society. Engage in income-generating activities such as livestock and poultry farming, fish cultivation, vegetable farming, or setting up cottage industries. These initiatives will help speed up poverty alleviation,” he said.

During the event, he distributed Tk 615,000 among 64 financially distressed individuals.

Adviser Farida Akhter emphasized that the government must proactively serve its citizens, not make them chase after services. Speaking at a public event, she said, “People shouldn’t have to go door to door; the government should come to them. Students have sacrificed their lives in the fight against inequality—some have even lost limbs and eyesight. This is not the time to stop the movement. Injustice must be eradicated from the country.”

She also criticized the leasing of waterbodies (bils and baors) under the guise of revenue collection by the Land Ministry, stating that such actions are harming the environment, livelihood, and local communities. “A corrupt group is profiting from these leases, while the fishing communities depending on these resources are being pushed into jeopardy. This is not acceptable,” she said.

She concluded by reaffirming the need for elections: “We all want elections. A government will be formed by the people’s choice, regardless of party.”

A low-pressure system developed over the Bay of Bengal on Tuesday, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department. This system is expected to intensify rainfall across the country, particularly over the next three days.

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in parts of northern, northeastern, and southeastern Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Water Development Board has issued warnings of possible flash floods and short-term inundation in these regions.

Due to intense rain, landslides are feared in hilly areas of Chattogram, Rangamati, Khagrachari, Bandarban, and Cox's Bazar. In anticipation of strong winds, the Meteorological Department has advised local ports—including Chattogram, Mongla, Payra, and Cox's Bazar—to hoist local cautionary signal number 3.

The Anti-Discrimination Employees’ Unity Forum has expressed solidarity with the ongoing protest against the newly introduced Secretariat employment ordinance. The forum also condemned the obstruction of its leaders from entering the Secretariat. It accused Cabinet Secretary Sheikh Abdur Rashid, Public Administration Secretary Md. Mokhlesur Rahman, and Home Secretary Nasimul Ghani of derailing the goals of the July Movement after receiving contractual appointments, allegedly with unethical support from controversial adviser Ali Imam Majumder. The forum demanded the cancellation of their appointments.

Telecommunications And Information Technology Ministry Reports That CID Has Launched Nationwide Crackdown On Online Gambling And Betting. The Government Has Issued A New Ordinance To Combat Cybercrime And Ensure Online Security. Over 1,000 Mobile Banking Agents Involved In Cybercrime Have Been Identified. According To The Cybersecurity Ordinance, 2025, Online Gambling Is Now A Punishable Cybercrime. Section 20 States That Anyone Who Develops, Operates, Promotes Gambling Apps, Or Participates In Gambling, Will Face Up To 2 Years Imprisonment Or A Fine Of 100 Million Taka, Or Both.

India has raised concerns over Bangladesh’s reported plan to reopen Lalmonirhat Airport, which has been abandoned for 54 years. Indian media outlet NDTV claims that the airport, located just 20 kilometers from India’s border and close to the strategically important Siliguri Corridor, is being revived with Chinese assistance. However, Google Maps shows the actual distance is approximately 160 kilometers. In response, India is reportedly planning to reopen Kailashahar Airport in Tripura, which was closed in the 1990s but played a significant role during the 1971 war. Bangladesh Army recently confirmed its interest in operationalizing Lalmonirhat Airport.

The body of Moshiar Rahman, a young convert to Islam who had been missing, was found hanging in Kishoreganj, Nilphamari. His father, Sirajul Islam, stated that their entire family had recently embraced Islam after converting from Hinduism. Moshiar went missing Monday evening, and his mobile phone was later found switched off. Officer-in-Charge Ashraful Islam confirmed the incident and said the body has been sent to the district morgue. The cause of death remains unknown.

In its verdict acquitting ATM Azharul Islam, the Appellate Division observed that his previous conviction ignored core principles of criminal justice and amounted to a severe miscarriage of justice. The court admitted that the original judgment failed to properly assess the broader context of alleged crimes against humanity and overlooked weaknesses in the prosecution’s evidence. The court stressed that such a significant criminal trial lacked the due diligence and fairness required by law, leading to the overturning of Azhar’s conviction and sentence.

Subrata Bain, once listed among 23 top criminals during the BNP-led coalition government, has been arrested along with an associate in a secret three-hour joint operation led by the military in Kushtia. He had been on the run for years. Earlier in January, his disciple Molla Masud was arrested in Murshidabad, India, by Kolkata police. Indian authorities discreetly informed Bangladeshi intelligence about the arrest. Masud faces over 30 criminal cases, including the high-profile murders of BNP leader Kamal Majumder's nephew Mamun and Old Dhaka's infamous 'Murgi Milon', as well as numerous extortion charges.

Following a petition by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), the court has imposed a travel ban on Tuhin, the former Personal Secretary (PS) to the Health Adviser, current PS Mahmudul Hasan, and NCP leader Gazi Salahuddin Tanvir. They face allegations of large-scale corruption, tender manipulation, and illegal accumulation of wealth amounting to hundreds of crores of taka. The ACC expressed concern that the accused might attempt to flee the country.

Veteran journalist Shafik Rehman has been acquitted in a case involving a conspiracy to abduct and murder Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. In his reaction, he thanked BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia for advocating for his release in various forums and encouraging lawyers to support him. Rehman also expressed deep gratitude and respect for the "July revolutionaries"—those who were killed, injured, or fought for justice—saying their sacrifices have led to this moment of truth. He also thanked his legal team and his son, concluding, “The judiciary is now truly independent.”