Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir stated that no nation can progress without skilled human resources, emphasizing education, hard work, and planned human resource development as the main drivers of advancement. He made these remarks on Friday at Shaheed Mohammad Ali Stadium in Thakurgaon during a Bangladesh-China Friendship event distributing school bags and educational materials to students.

The minister highlighted China’s transformation through education and skill-building, urging stronger focus on Bangladesh’s education sector. He called on teachers, parents, and community leaders to ensure moral education and competitiveness among children. He also mentioned ongoing government programs providing free educational materials. Fakhrul noted that children and youth must be developed as future assets through joint efforts of families, schools, and society.

Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen, attending as special guest, said China is pleased to support Bangladeshi students and will continue such cooperation. A Chinese delegation is scheduled to visit Thakurgaon later this year to assess agricultural and industrial investment opportunities, with future student exchange visits planned to strengthen bilateral ties.

Bangladesh Border Guard (BGB) officials have alleged that India’s Border Security Force (BSF) repeatedly attempted to push groups of people into Bangladesh across multiple border points since late May 2026. Brigadier General Mahmudul Hasan, BGB’s South-West Region Commander, said that before each attempted ‘push-in,’ lights along the Indian border are turned off, which serves as a key signal. He added that local residents have been assisting BGB in preventing such crossings, particularly in areas like Benapole, Chapainawabganj, and Naogaon.

According to BGB, at least 200 people were pushed toward Bangladesh at around 20 border points between late May and early June, but none were able to enter due to joint resistance by BGB and local villagers. Several incidents were reported where groups were stranded in no man’s land for days before being taken back into India. BSF has not issued any formal statement but has denied involvement in such activities during meetings with BGB.

BGB continues to engage local communities through awareness campaigns in schools, mosques, and markets, urging vigilance against night-time movements or light shutdowns near the border.

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that a deal with Iran has been finalized, stating that Tehran has agreed never to develop nuclear weapons. He also announced the cancellation of a planned military strike against Iran on Thursday night. The announcement suggests a potential shift in U.S.-Iran relations following heightened tensions.

According to Richard Weitz, an international security expert at NATO Defense College, Trump’s remarks indicate the possibility of a phased agreement. He told Al Jazeera that some measures, such as reopening the Strait of Hormuz, could be implemented quickly, while more complex issues like the nuclear question would be addressed later. Weitz cautioned that although the initial phase may progress smoothly, both sides could become entangled in details, potentially reversing early gains.

Weitz added that reopening the Strait of Hormuz is vital for Iran’s oil exports and equally important for U.S. Gulf allies and the global economy, underscoring the broader stakes of the emerging deal.

Iran has postponed the funeral and burial of its former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was reportedly killed in a joint attack by the United States and Israel. Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani announced on Thursday that the funeral will now take place at the end of June or the beginning of July.

Previously, Iranian authorities had planned a three-day ceremony at the start of the Islamic month of Muharram, which was expected to occur in early June. However, Zakani stated in a new announcement that the event will instead be held after the first ten days of Muharram.

This adjustment means that Khamenei’s funeral is now scheduled to occur during the second ten days of Muharram, between June 26 and July 5, according to the revised plan.

Thousands of people took to the streets across Israel on Thursday night to protest against mandatory military service and the arrest of individuals refusing to join the army. Demonstrators blocked highways and railways in central Israel, leading to disruptions in transportation. Two people were reported injured during the protests, which were organized by a group called the Jerusalem Faction.

The protests followed the police handover of 19 detainees to the Israel Defense Forces on Wednesday. These individuals had been arrested the previous week for refusing military service. Similar demonstrations were also held outside detention centers in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv on Wednesday night.

Participants were brought from Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, and other Haredi-populated areas. Police had earlier advised the public to avoid using private vehicles in the central region due to expected unrest. Train services in Tel Aviv were temporarily halted after protesters occupied railway tracks, but highways were later reopened as Jerusalem Faction leaders instructed demonstrators to disperse.

At least fifteen people were killed in violent clashes between protesters and security forces in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, according to local officials on June 12, 2026. The unrest erupted over opposition to reserved seats in the regional legislature for refugees who migrated from Indian-administered Kashmir decades ago. The protests were organized by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JSSC), a coalition of various groups opposing the reservation policy.

Authorities have accused the JSSC of sedition and violence, banned the organization, and announced rewards for the arrest of its leaders. Despite the ban, thousands of demonstrators began marching toward the regional capital, Muzaffarabad. Among the dead were eleven civilians and four security personnel, officials confirmed.

Local commissioner Sardar Wahid Khan said security forces were patrolling to maintain order and advised residents to stay indoors. He added that the convoy of more than ten thousand protesters, currently stationed four kilometers outside Rawalakot, would not be allowed to proceed toward Muzaffarabad.

Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing visited India from May 30 to June 3, 2026, marking his first official foreign trip as the country’s self-declared president. Despite his role in the 2021 coup and ongoing civil conflict, New Delhi received him as a legitimate head of state. For Min Aung Hlaing, the visit offered a rare opportunity to seek international legitimacy after years of bloodshed and isolation, while for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it was a strategic engagement with a volatile neighbor sharing a 1,643-kilometer border.

The visit highlighted India’s growing reliance on Myanmar’s junta for border security and infrastructure projects such as the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project and the Trilateral Highway. However, much of the planned route lies in rebel-controlled areas beyond the junta’s authority. Analysts argue that Modi’s government risks repeating China’s mistake of treating the junta as Myanmar’s sole sovereign power, ignoring ethnic armed groups and the opposition National Unity Government.

The report concludes that India should balance its engagement by pressing the junta to halt airstrikes near the border and by opening dialogue with ethnic forces controlling key transit zones, as current strategies may undermine both stability and democratic credibility.

US President Donald Trump has said that Iran has agreed not only to refrain from producing nuclear weapons but also from purchasing them. He described this as a major success in the ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Trump made the remarks during a phone call with his supporters, highlighting that earlier drafts of the agreement only prohibited Iran from making nuclear weapons, without explicitly banning their purchase.

According to Trump, he questioned the omission of a clause on buying weapons, and two days later, Iran agreed to include it. He stated that the United States achieved everything it sought in the negotiations. However, Iran has not yet made any public comment or confirmation regarding the details of the potential agreement.

The report, citing Middle East Eye, indicates that while the US side is presenting the development as a breakthrough, the absence of an Iranian response leaves uncertainty about the final terms and implementation of the deal.

Iran has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that a peace deal between the two countries has been finalized, ending their state of conflict. According to Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency, Tehran has not approved any draft agreement with Washington, though it may consider signing one in the future. Trump had earlier announced on social media that talks with Iran had reached the highest leadership level and were approved, prompting him to cancel a planned airstrike.

The proposed peace deal reportedly aims to reopen diplomatic channels and lift U.S. sanctions on Iran. However, both sides are expected to require further discussions on Iran’s nuclear program and the conditions for lifting sanctions before any agreement can be reached. Iranian news agencies Fars and Tasnim both dismissed Trump’s statement, noting that similar claims in the past had not produced results.

Reports suggest that until Iran officially announces a potential understanding, Trump’s statements should be treated as his previous unconfirmed messages.

Questions have intensified over U.S. President Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran issue, particularly his fluctuating approach to negotiations and military threats. Analysts say that over the past two and a half months, Trump has created a situation that obscures reality and reflects internal contradictions. Despite repeatedly claiming that Iran is desperate for a deal, he has eased deadlines, downplayed Iranian provocations, and softened his tone after issuing threats, including a recent reversal on a planned assault on Iran’s Kharg Island.

Critics argue that Trump’s reluctance to escalate militarily has allowed Iran to exploit the situation, prolonging both the conflict and its economic fallout. The issue is now intersecting with the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, potentially giving Iran political leverage. Trump’s muted response to the downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter and his mixed messages about deploying troops have further fueled debate.

Experts warn that Trump’s flexibility and premature disclosure of plans are strengthening Iran’s bargaining position, while rising domestic inflation could deepen political challenges for Republicans ahead of the elections.

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that the ongoing state of war with Iran has ended following the finalization of a new agreement between the two countries. Speaking during a tele-rally in support of Senate candidate Barry Moore, Trump announced that Iran had agreed never to develop nuclear weapons, which he described as the United States’ main demand.

In his remarks, Trump said that all issues with Iran had been resolved and expressed satisfaction with the deal, calling it a great agreement. He stated that there would be no nuclear weapons under the terms of the accord and that American personnel would soon begin returning home. According to Trump, the agreement was nearly complete and fulfilled all U.S. objectives.

The announcement marks a significant development in U.S.-Iran relations, though no further details of the agreement or Iran’s official response were provided in the source.

Sarjis Alam, the chief organizer of the National Citizen Party (NCP) for the northern region, publicly criticized Prime Minister Tarique Rahman for two recent actions he described as unbecoming of a national leader. In a Facebook post published on Thursday night, Alam said that while political differences and debates are natural, the prime minister must maintain restraint as the head of government.

Alam pointed to two specific incidents that he found objectionable. First, he said Rahman mocked a political party by repeatedly using the phrase “Gupta Gupta” during public rallies, which he argued encouraged disrespectful behavior among party activists and fostered hostility in politics. Second, Alam criticized Rahman’s recent parliamentary remark calling opposition members “landlords” after they stated they had no bank loans. He said such mockery was inappropriate, especially when some ruling party lawmakers were accused of defaulting on large loans.

Alam urged the prime minister and the ruling party to promote a culture of mutual respect and responsible political conduct beyond partisan divisions.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has criticized the government’s decision to cancel the license of Ad-Din Hospital, calling it inappropriate. In a Facebook post expressing grief over the recent deaths of six newborns at the hospital, he said that while the incident was tragic and required proper investigation, shutting down the entire institution was not the right solution.

He stated that if any negligence, fault, or crime was proven through investigation, legal action should be taken against the responsible individuals. However, revoking the hospital’s license would harm public interest. Dr. Rahman described Ad-Din Hospital as a long-standing institution known for providing affordable healthcare and earning public trust.

He further noted that Ad-Din is also a medical college hospital with around 400 to 500 students and a nursing program. Closing its operations would jeopardize the future of these students. He urged the government to reconsider its decision, emphasizing that punishment should target individuals found guilty, not the entire institution.

Bangladesh has announced a plan to introduce a special 'Pink Bus Service' aimed at ensuring safe travel for women and children. Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury revealed the initiative on Thursday while presenting the proposed national budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year in the Jatiya Sangsad. The service will be operated entirely by women, including drivers, assistants, and management staff, to strengthen safety measures for female passengers.

The proposed budget also reaffirmed the government's commitment to a 'zero tolerance' policy against workplace violence, abuse, and sexual harassment targeting female workers and professionals. It further outlined plans to expand safe housing and transportation facilities for women across the country.

According to the government, creating a secure environment is essential to increasing women’s participation in the workforce and public life. The introduction of the Pink Bus Service is part of broader protective measures designed to promote gender-inclusive mobility and empowerment.

The human rights organization Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) has expressed deep concern over recent incidents along the Bangladesh-India border where many people, including women, children, and elderly individuals, were reportedly forced toward Bangladeshi territory and made to remain in the zero line for extended periods. In a press release issued on Thursday, ASK described these actions as violations of human dignity and international human rights principles.

ASK stated that Indian authorities were attempting to push individuals into Bangladesh without transparent or lawful verification of their nationality or identity. The organization emphasized that no one should be subjected to inhuman, cruel, or degrading treatment, regardless of nationality, religion, or migration status. It warned that depriving people of food, water, medical care, and shelter in such uncertain border conditions could amount to inhuman treatment.

ASK urged that questions of citizenship or nationality be resolved through lawful, transparent, and mutually recognized diplomatic and administrative processes rather than through coercive measures that undermine the rule of law.