Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis reserved seat MP Engineer Mahbuba Hakim visited the family of Ramisa at their Pallabi residence on Sunday around noon. During the visit, she offered condolences to the grieving relatives and assured them that the perpetrators would face prompt and exemplary punishment.

Citing a hadith, Mahbuba Hakim said that the goal is to build a state where women fear only Allah and not criminals or oppressors. The meeting was also attended by several party leaders, including Dhaka North city general secretary Maulana Murshid Siddiqi, who later spoke to the media. He described the killing of child Ramisa as a deep wound to the nation’s heart and urged for exemplary punishment to prevent such crimes.

Murshid Siddiqi emphasized the need to eliminate judicial delays, ensure effective law enforcement, and end the culture of impunity to safeguard public security.

International Crimes Tribunal Chief Prosecutor Aminul Islam said he has no knowledge of whether any investigation is underway into alleged crimes against humanity by the Awami League as a political party. He made the remark on Sunday during a press briefing at his office in response to a journalist’s question about the progress of such an investigation reportedly mentioned by a former chief prosecutor. Aminul Islam clarified that only the responsible investigation agency could confirm whether such a probe exists.

Addressing questions about the arrest of two journalists, Farzana Rupa and Mozammel Babu, in connection with the Shaplachattar massacre case, Aminul Islam said they were shown arrested under the tribunal’s jurisdiction and that Amnesty International should not intervene in an ongoing judicial process. He emphasized that the investigation agency must be allowed to work independently and that no innocent person would be harassed.

The Chief Prosecutor also stated that verdicts in two crimes against humanity cases are expected after Eid in June, with 22 trials ongoing and 31 investigations nearing completion. He added that 150 enforced disappearance and crossfire cases are being prioritized for investigation.

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj has issued a stern warning that no negligence or irregularities will be tolerated in the supply and quality of nutritious food under the school feeding program. He made the remarks on Sunday in Dhaka while addressing a directive meeting with suppliers, project officials, and field-level officers involved in the initiative.

Hajjaj emphasized that the program is directly linked to children’s nutrition, health, and future, and therefore demands the highest level of responsibility from all parties, including government officials and suppliers. The program currently operates in 151 upazilas with a budget of about Tk 5,500 crore. He instructed suppliers to strictly follow new directives such as full supply chain mapping, appointment of food technicians, local sourcing, timely delivery, and strengthened quality control.

The meeting also discussed field-level challenges raised by suppliers. Hajjaj assured greater cooperation from teachers, headteachers, and local administration, noting that the pilot program’s current issues will be resolved before expanding it nationwide.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that no national decision will be made without the approval of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, particularly regarding any potential agreement between Iran and the United States. Speaking to the state-run Tasnim News Agency, Pezeshkian emphasized that any statement or stance causing division within society ultimately strengthens the enemy’s position.

He further clarified that all decisions in Iran must occur within the framework of the Supreme National Security Council and with the Supreme Leader’s authorization. According to Pezeshkian, the country’s administration functions through unified decision-making and collective loyalty.

Analysts cited in the report said Pezeshkian’s remarks reaffirm the Supreme Leader’s ultimate control over Iran’s policymaking, especially in the context of possible diplomatic talks with the United States.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that no decision regarding a potential agreement between Iran and the United States will be made without the approval of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. Speaking on May 24, 2026, he emphasized the need for unified decision-making and collective loyalty in governing the country.

Pezeshkian warned that any statements or positions that create division within society effectively aid the enemy’s harmful objectives. He reiterated that all national decisions must remain within the framework of the Supreme National Security Council and under the supreme leader’s authorization.

The president’s remarks underscore the central role of Iran’s supreme leader in shaping foreign and national policy, particularly in sensitive negotiations involving the United States.

An Awami League leader in Cumilla’s Brahmanpara upazila has been accused of illegally occupying a key road to set up a temporary cattle market ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. The market was reportedly established at Alua Chowmuhani in Malapara Union, defying government restrictions. Locals complained that the market has severely disrupted traffic and caused hardship for residents, particularly students, patients, and traders.

According to local sources, the market was set up directly on a busy road, obstructing vehicle movement. Residents questioned how a school employee could obtain the lease for the market. The accused, Md. Yunus Mia, serves as the assistant organizational secretary of the Malapara Union Awami League, a union council member, and a night guard-cum-office assistant at a local high school.

Brahmanpara Upazila Nirbahi Officer Mahmuda Jahan stated that setting up a cattle market on a school playground or road is illegal and that authorities will take necessary action after investigation. Local residents have demanded the immediate removal of the illegal market to restore normal movement.

Thousands of protesters filled the streets of Madrid on Saturday demanding the resignation of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The demonstration, organized by the Spanish Civil Society Association, saw participants from the opposition People’s Party and the far-right Vox party. Clashes broke out when protesters attempted to breach security barriers near Sánchez’s official residence, Moncloa Palace, leaving at least seven police officers injured. Police arrested three individuals during the unrest.

The protests erupted after a Spanish court announced an investigation into former Socialist Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, a close ally of Sánchez, on charges of influence peddling and money laundering. Zapatero has denied all allegations. The development has reignited political tensions in Spain, where Sánchez previously faced scrutiny in 2024 over corruption allegations involving his wife, which he dismissed as politically motivated.

Organizers claimed around 80,000 people joined the protest, while government officials in Madrid estimated the turnout at about 40,000, reflecting differing accounts of the scale of public dissent.

Villagers in Gopinathpur of Tukuria Union, Pirganj, Rangpur, have protested after a government project signboard was suddenly placed on a culvert they claim to have built with their own money and labor about two years ago. The incident has sparked anger and tension in the area, with residents accusing the local Union Parishad chairman of attempting to misappropriate funds by labeling their community-built structure as a government project. The chairman, Ataur Rahman Mondal, has denied all allegations.

According to local residents, the culvert was constructed to improve water drainage in the area. They allege that the signboard, claiming the culvert was built under a government allocation, was installed secretly at night. Many villagers said they fear speaking publicly due to the chairman’s influence. Ataur Rahman Mondal, a long-time Awami League leader, stated that the culvert was built under the Local Government Ministry’s Development Assistance Fund in the 2022–23 fiscal year with a budget of 225,000 taka.

Upazila Nirbahi Officer Popi Khatun said the Development Assistance Fund is no longer active and that the allegation will be investigated, with legal action to follow if wrongdoing is confirmed.

Former Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of humiliating Israel. Speaking on Channel 12, Lieberman criticized Netanyahu’s approach to halting the war with Iran and warned that any agreement allowing Iran’s current leadership to remain in power would be disastrous for Israel.

He also objected to reported terms of a potential deal, including the release of frozen Iranian assets and the possible lifting of restrictions on Iran’s oil and gas exports. Lieberman further claimed that former U.S. President Donald Trump humiliated Israel with Netanyahu’s blessing.

The remarks, reported by Middle East Eye and aired on Israeli television, highlight internal divisions within Israel’s political leadership over how to handle Iran and its regional influence.

Serbia witnessed large-scale anti-government protests on Saturday as thousands of people, led by university students, gathered in the capital Belgrade demanding early elections. Demonstrators chanted slogans against President Aleksandar Vucic, accusing him of authoritarian rule. The rally, which began peacefully at a central square, later turned tense when a group of young protesters clashed with riot police. Stones and bottles were thrown at police barricades, prompting officers to use pepper spray to disperse the crowd. Authorities reported that 23 people were detained following the confrontation.

The protests come amid growing discontent with Vucic’s government, which has faced criticism for its strict control over the Balkan nation. Demonstrations initially began in November 2024 after a tragic train station accident in northern Serbia sparked demands for accountability. More than a year later, the renewed mass turnout in Belgrade indicates that public frustration remains strong.

The continued unrest suggests that political tensions in Serbia are unlikely to subside soon, as citizens persist in calling for greater transparency and democratic reforms.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has alleged that new conspiracies are being plotted against his government and called on citizens to remain alert. Speaking at a public gathering in Trishal, Mymensingh, on Saturday, he accused opposition groups of secretly renewing ties with those ousted on August 5 and attempting to create unrest similar to past political turmoil. The event marked the inauguration of the re-excavation of the four-kilometer Dhara Canal, which he said would benefit over 4,300 farmers and improve the livelihoods of around 20,000 people.

Rahman emphasized that the government’s development initiatives, including canal restoration, rural education support, and technical training for youth employment, are aimed at strengthening the rural economy. He warned that attempts to spread chaos could disrupt these programs. Referring to the recent killing of a child named Ramisa, he vowed that the perpetrator would face the death penalty within a month and condemned efforts to exploit the tragedy for political unrest.

At a separate state event marking the 127th birth anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam, Rahman highlighted the poet’s role in national identity and proposed evaluating Trishal’s potential designation as “Nazrul Smriti City.”

Youth Shakti leader Ayon Rahman Khan was reportedly taken away by Detective Branch (DB) police in connection with a case filed by Chhatra Dal in Jhenaidah. The case was lodged after an attack on Nasiruddin Patwari, chief coordinator of the National Citizen Party (NCP), allegedly by activists of BNP, Chhatra Dal, and Jubo Dal. Ayon was named as an accused in that case. According to his sister Jerin Akhi, he was picked up around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday from beside his ailing father’s bed at Jonota Clinic in Jashore by individuals identifying themselves as DB officers.

NCP joint member secretary Tarek Reza stated that Ayon was being taken away under a false case while no arrests had been made in their own complaint. He accused the current government of behaving like the previous “fascist Awami government.”

The report did not mention any official police statement or confirmation regarding the detention.

A report by Amar Desh on May 24, 2026, highlights growing public and political demand in Bangladesh for the disclosure of secret agreements made between former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and India during her 15-and-a-half-year rule. Analysts, politicians, and citizens have urged that these deals be made public and debated, alleging that they prioritized India’s interests over Bangladesh’s. Despite the fall of the Awami League government two years ago, no initiative has been taken to release the agreements.

According to the report, at least 20 agreements and 66 memoranda of understanding were signed with India, covering areas such as transit, border fencing, power import, port use, and defense cooperation. Critics claim these deals undermined Bangladesh’s sovereignty and economic interests. Political leaders from BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and NCP have called for parliamentary review and publication of all such agreements. Government adviser Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman acknowledged that while some agreements contain confidentiality clauses, the current administration plans to evaluate those harmful to national interests.

Experts like Dr. Mahbub Ullah emphasized that the agreements should be presented in parliament for national scrutiny, arguing that they were made to appease India rather than protect Bangladesh’s interests.

Questions have emerged within the United States about what the country has actually achieved from its ongoing military operations against Iran. Despite active combat and sustained military pressure, even hardline Republican members of Congress are reportedly debating the extent of strategic results. President Donald Trump told reporters that Iran is now “very close” to what Washington wants in a peace agreement, adding in an interview with CBS that negotiations are improving daily.

At the same time, domestic criticism has intensified. Some Republican lawmakers have questioned whether the military campaign has delivered tangible outcomes. According to a New York Times report cited by Al Jazeera, intelligence assessments indicate that 30 of 33 missile bases along the Strait of Hormuz remain under Iranian control. Around 70 percent of Iran’s mobile missile launch systems and missile stockpile are also believed to remain intact.

Analysts suggest these findings show that Iran’s strategic capabilities have not been fully dismantled, raising sharper questions in Washington about whether the United States has met its objectives in the conflict.

Former US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard reportedly became increasingly marginalized within the Trump administration due to disagreements over foreign policy and military decisions concerning Iran and Venezuela. Appointed by President Donald Trump for her anti-interventionist stance and 'America First' outlook, Gabbard’s cautious approach to Iran’s nuclear program and opposition to aggressive strategies placed her at odds with senior officials.

Reports indicate that Gabbard was excluded from key national security meetings and decision-making processes, including discussions on potential military actions in Venezuela and joint operations with Israel against Iran. Her strained relationship with CIA leadership and reliance on a small circle of advisers further deepened her isolation within the intelligence community.

After months of internal tension and personal challenges, including her husband’s illness, Gabbard announced her resignation. Although Trump later praised her service, reports suggest that deep policy rifts over Iran and Venezuela defined her tenure and eventual departure.