Saudi Arabia has officially confirmed that Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Sunday after sighting the Shawwal moon. With this confirmation, Saudi Muslims will observe 29 days of fasting this year. The announcement came after an official moon-sighting effort, with astronomers verifying the visibility based on lunar calculations.

In Natore, police recovered a large number of official ballot papers from the 12th parliamentary elections, buried near an old Deputy Commissioner's bungalow. Deputy Collector Md. Rashedul Islam confirmed the discovery of at least 100 bags of ballot papers. According to election regulations, unused ballots are stored for six months before disposal. Previously, authorities had also recovered six firearms from the nearby pond.

Unlike previous years, the Dhaka-Chattogram highway has seen minimal traffic congestion during the Eid rush. Some traffic buildup was reported in the Cumilla region, but overall, the highway remains smooth. Authorities, including the army, police, students, and volunteers, have been deployed to ensure smooth traffic flow. Illegal roadside stalls have been removed, and executive magistrates are monitoring the situation.

A 40-year-old man, Shah Alam Mia, has been jailed for attempting to rape an 8-year-old girl in Kasba. The victim, who lives with her grandmother, was left alone when the incident occurred. A child witness raised an alarm, prompting the suspect to flee. Police later arrested him, and he was sent to court.

A Pakistani court has sentenced five people to death for posting blasphemous content online. Legal Commission on Blasphemy lawyer Rao Abdur Rahim stated that the convicted individuals were found guilty of spreading defamatory content against the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Additionally, they received life imprisonment for desecrating the Quran and 10-year sentences for hurting religious sentiments. Among the convicted, one is an Afghan national, while four are Pakistanis.

In a counterinsurgency operation in Chhattisgarh, Indian security forces killed 16 Maoist rebels. Two security personnel were injured. Acting on intelligence, a joint operation by the DRG and CRPF was launched in Sukma district, leading to a gunfight. Authorities recovered AK-47s, SLRs, Insas rifles, rocket launchers, and explosives from the site.

In an interview with China's Xinhua News Agency, Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, emphasized the country's strong trade and economic ties with China. He highlighted Bangladesh's goal of national reconstruction and learning from China's development model. China has been Bangladesh's largest trade partner for 15 years, with nearly 1,000 Chinese companies operating in Bangladesh, creating over 550,000 jobs. Recently, Bangladeshi businesses have also begun entering the Chinese pharmaceutical market.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the State Department and USAID have informed Congress about their restructuring plans. By July 1, certain USAID functions will be reorganized within departments. The State Department also plans to shut down USAID operations that do not align with administrative priorities. Rubio criticized USAID for deviating from its core mission, leading to high costs with minimal benefits. Earlier this year, the US administration had already paused foreign aid for 90 days through an executive order.

Following two powerful earthquakes in Myanmar and Thailand, Bangladesh faces the risk of a similar magnitude earthquake, warns the Fire Service and Civil Defense. Fire Service official Talha Bin Jasim stated that regions such as Chattogram, Sylhet, Mymensingh, and Dhaka are at high risk. Authorities urge adherence to the Bangladesh National Building Code 2020 for earthquake-resistant structures, reinforcement of old and risky buildings, strengthening fire safety measures, securing gas, water, and electricity lines, raising awareness, keeping emergency hotlines handy, training volunteers, storing emergency supplies, and cooperating with disaster management authorities.

Security Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury assured that there are no imminent security threats in Dhaka during Eid-ul-Fitr. He emphasized that law enforcement agencies, including police, BGB, and Ansar personnel, are ensuring tight security despite not having holidays. Chowdhury also monitored ticket sales to prevent overpricing in transport hubs.

A private hospital in Kasba, Brahmanbaria, was vandalized by enraged relatives after a 20-year-old woman, Shakiba Akter, died following a C-section surgery. Her family accused the hospital of medical malpractice, claiming that staff fled after the death. Police intervened to control the situation and sent the body for an autopsy. Legal proceedings are underway.

Ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, a surge in travelers crossing the Jamuna Bridge resulted in toll revenues of 3.38 million dollars in just 24 hours. A total of 48,335 vehicles used the bridge, as people from 23 northern districts returned home for the holiday. Despite the heavy traffic on the Dhaka-Tangail-Jamuna Bridge Highway, authorities managed to prevent major congestion, ensuring a smooth journey for homebound travelers.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that America must "take over" Greenland to ensure global stability. During a visit to a U.S. military base in Greenland, Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance discussed Arctic security with stationed troops. Vance emphasized that without American leadership, China and Russia would dominate the region. He criticized Denmark’s leadership for underinvesting in Greenland’s security infrastructure, stating, "Our dispute isn’t with the people of Greenland but with Denmark’s leadership."

The death toll from Friday’s 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has surged to 1,002, according to the country’s military government. Thirty people remain missing, and over 1,600 have been injured. Images from hospitals show patients lying outside as facilities struggle to accommodate the wounded. Many victims, covered in dust and blood, arrived from remote areas via cars and pickup trucks. The earthquake also caused significant damage to infrastructure, including roads and hospitals. Myanmar’s military chief Min Aung Hlaing has visited hospitals to assess the situation.

Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has urged young people to embrace entrepreneurship, calling salaried employment "a modern form of servitude." Speaking at Peking University in China, he emphasized that eradicating poverty is the primary goal of the new Bangladesh administration. He acknowledged numerous challenges ahead but stressed that overcoming them requires the collective participation of all citizens. "Many young people in my country are fighting against an economic system designed to suppress them. That is the root cause of our problems," Yunus stated.