Road Transport, Bridges, Railways and Shipping Minister Sheikh Robiul Alam has described this year’s Eid travel as satisfactory, despite the movement of around 15 million passengers and 8 million sacrificial animals across Bangladesh. Speaking to reporters after inspecting the Mohakhali Bus Terminal in Dhaka on Wednesday, he said passengers were reaching their destinations at fixed fares and in an orderly manner, and that the government had ensured a smooth travel experience amid multiple challenges.

The minister said the government was continuously monitoring the situation through the BRTA’s central monitoring cell. He acknowledged some congestion near Chandra before the Jamuna Bridge, caused by seven lanes merging into two, but termed it normal. He added that strict monitoring was in place to prevent overcharging, with fines imposed when violations were found. Special coaches for women were added to three intercity train routes, and 51 additional coaches were introduced for Eid travel.

Regarding reports of a cattle market under the Uttara Diabari metro station, the minister clarified that no such decision had been made and said the city corporation would need to address the issue.

US President Donald Trump has called on Muslim-majority countries to join the Abraham Accords and recognize Israel as part of his effort to end the Iran war. Officials from several of these nations have either mocked, rejected, or remained silent about the proposal. Some Middle Eastern diplomats view Trump’s demand as a political maneuver aimed at appeasing hardline Republicans concerned he may concede too much in talks with Iran.

A Gulf Arab diplomat described the move as a tactic to calm angry supporters, saying it would not become part of any peace deal. The proposal has added uncertainty to an already fragile situation marked by renewed US strikes on Iranian missile sites and Israeli attacks in Lebanon. A former US official said some Arab counterparts see Trump’s demand as a “poison pill” that could derail peace efforts.

Despite Trump’s push, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have reaffirmed their positions, emphasizing diplomatic solutions and rejecting normalization with Israel without progress toward a Palestinian state.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that India will no longer extend special treatment to Bangladeshis. He made the statement on Tuesday after an administrative meeting in Kalyani with officials from Nadia, Hooghly, and North 24 Parganas districts. Adhikari claimed that a large number of 'illegal Bangladeshis' had gathered at the Hakimpur checkpoint in North 24 Parganas and warned them to leave immediately, saying the government would take action otherwise.

He stated that he did not want to spend public money to feed or house these individuals in jail, accusing them of harming Indian citizens, particularly those in West Bengal. Adhikari said police had been instructed not to imprison them but to hand them directly over to the Border Security Force (BSF). He emphasized that India would no longer share its resources with them.

Earlier, the BJP-led government in West Bengal, under Adhikari’s leadership, had ordered the creation of ‘holding centers’ in every district to detain alleged Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltrators, a move similar to those implemented in other Indian states over the past year.

Bangladesh’s BNP-led government, headed by Tarique Rahman, has completed its first 100 days in office after taking power on February 17, 2026, amid political polarization and economic fragility. The administration claims to have implemented 62 percent of 60 cabinet decisions, focusing on social safety programs such as family and farmer cards, while facing challenges from inflation, energy shortages, and a measles outbreak that has caused over 500 deaths.

Economists describe the period as one of crisis management, noting limited progress in banking reforms, investment, and job creation. They highlight persistent inflation, low revenue-to-GDP ratio, and rising non-performing loans as major weaknesses. While remittance inflows show positive signs, experts say structural reforms in taxation and banking remain unclear. Law and order issues, including mob violence and crimes such as rape and robbery, continue to raise public concern despite government claims of improvement.

Political analysts note that the government has so far avoided major conflict with opposition parties and maintained parliamentary dialogue. However, they warn that failure to control prices, strengthen institutions, and uphold judicial independence could intensify political pressure in the coming months.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that unity among Muslim nations is the key to addressing threats. He made the remarks in a post on social media platform X, coinciding with Eid al-Adha. Pezeshkian said he had spoken with leaders of Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Turkey, Tajikistan, Egypt, Kyrgyzstan, and Azerbaijan on the occasion.

In his message, Pezeshkian expressed hope that God would bring the hearts of Muslims closer together and that cooperation and mutual support would expand in all areas when facing challenges. He emphasized the importance of solidarity among Muslim countries in confronting common threats.

Earlier, Pezeshkian said regional countries were realizing that the United States’ military presence had failed to ensure long-term security. He added that relying entirely on the United States for security was an unrealistic and ineffective concept.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has strengthened patrols along the Satkhira border to prevent any push-in attempts by India’s Border Security Force (BSF). The enhanced surveillance continued late into the night on Tuesday, May 26, according to local reports. Lieutenant Colonel Kazi Ashiqur Rahman, commanding officer of the 33 BGB Battalion, confirmed that members of the force remain on high alert and are prepared to respond to any situation.

Rahman stated that additional forces have been deployed to reinforce patrols and that BGB personnel are maintaining strict vigilance along the international boundary. He emphasized that any attempt by the BSF to violate international border laws through push-in actions would be resisted.

The measures reflect heightened security concerns in the Satkhira frontier area, where cross-border tensions occasionally arise. The BGB’s increased presence aims to ensure border integrity and prevent unauthorized movements across the line.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the upcoming cabinet meeting, originally scheduled for Camp David, will now be held at the White House due to bad weather. The announcement was made through a brief post on his social media platform, Truth Social, where Trump cited adverse weather conditions as the reason for the venue change.

In a separate post on the same platform, Trump sharply criticized U.S. media outlets for their coverage of the Iran war. He accused The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNN of biased reporting and claimed they were taking sides with Iran. Trump also mocked his political opponents, the Democrats, saying that both the media and the Democratic Party had lost their way and gone crazy.

The comments reflect Trump’s ongoing confrontational stance toward mainstream media and his political rivals, as reported by Al Jazeera.

In Lalmonirhat’s Patgram upazila, allegations have surfaced that rice allocated under the Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) program for poor residents of Dahagram Union was diverted to a Jubo Dal playground. On May 24, during official distribution at the union council, locals reported seeing 8 to 10 sacks of rice being taken by van to the field, sparking public outrage. Residents claimed that around 50 sacks were misappropriated through collusion among union officials, depriving genuine beneficiaries.

According to the report, 1,400 people were each supposed to receive 10 kilograms of rice. However, the union secretary and several members allegedly redirected portions to Jubo Dal affiliates. The union’s chairman has been absconding since August 5, and the acting administrator, the Patgram education officer, was absent during the distribution. A ward member admitted that Jubo Dal supporters submitted voter ID cards and were included in beneficiary lists. The union secretary defended the action, saying the recipients were also poor.

Lalmonirhat’s deputy commissioner stated that an investigation has been ordered and that strict legal action will follow if the allegations are confirmed.

Bangladesh’s Water Resources Minister Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anee has come under public scrutiny after reports surfaced that he purchased a cow worth Tk 3.2 million ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. The news triggered widespread debate on social media and prompted the National Citizen Party (NCP) to question the source of the expenditure. At a press conference on May 26, NCP’s chief organizer Nasiruddin Patwari asked how a minister with an annual salary of Tk 4.2 million could afford such a purchase while managing family expenses.

Later that day, the minister’s son, Sarian Chowdhury, defended his father in a Facebook post, explaining that their family traditionally buys six to eight cows each year for both family sacrifice and donations to the Haji Basir Ullah Orphanage and Madrasa. He stated that this year they bought six cows and that the animals were intended for the poor. Sarian also questioned whether similar criticism would persist even after his father left office.

The controversy emerged after the minister was seen purchasing the cow at a local market, sparking intense online reactions.

Nasiruddin Patwari, chief coordinator of the National Citizens Party (NCP), stated that people living along Bangladesh’s borders feel unsafe due to what he described as Indian aggression. Speaking at an emergency press conference on Tuesday, May 26, in Banglamotor, Dhaka, he said the NCP would ensure border protection if it came to power. Patwari also accused India of spreading drug-related terrorism aimed at harming Bangladesh’s youth.

He criticized the exclusion of voters in India’s West Bengal on religious grounds, calling it a crime against humanity and a violation of human rights. Referring to the construction of barbed-wire fences along the border, he suggested that both countries should hold meetings to settle land issues before building fences. Patwari urged the government to take stronger initiatives to secure the borders and to strengthen the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB).

He further alleged that the government becomes nervous when reform is discussed and that the ruling Awami League continues to organize rallies and attacks despite being banned. He demanded the return of his confiscated camera, saying it contained family photos.

National Citizen Party (NCP) spokesperson and former interim government adviser Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan alleged that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), not the interim government, signed a trade agreement with the United States. He claimed the deal was arranged through current Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman before the election and later blamed on the interim administration. Bhuiyan made these remarks at a press conference held at the NCP’s temporary central office in Rupayan Trade Center, Banglamotor, Dhaka.

Referring to a previous interview, Bhuiyan noted that former interim foreign affairs adviser M Touhid Hossain had said he was unaware of any such deal, suggesting the agreement was executed without the interim government’s knowledge. Bhuiyan asserted that the deal was finalized three days before the February 9 election and that the NCP had not been informed or consulted. He urged a review or cancellation of any parts of the agreement harmful to Bangladesh’s interests.

At the same event, NCP chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari alleged that police joined BNP-affiliated groups in attacking him in Jhenaidah, adding to tensions between the parties.

Bangladesh’s Minister of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku, stated that the previous Hasina government left Tk 56,000 crore in unpaid electricity bills. Speaking on Tuesday afternoon at a preparatory meeting in Kamarkhand, Sirajganj, he said the current administration has been in power for three months and is still reviewing financial accounts. According to him, the Hasina government left a per capita debt of Tk 150 crore for Bangladesh’s 200 million citizens.

The minister made these remarks while addressing a meeting organized by the local BNP and its affiliated organizations to mark the 45th martyrdom anniversary of former President Ziaur Rahman. During his speech, he also discussed the upcoming local government elections, noting that the BNP would nominate candidates based on merit and capability rather than personal connections.

He urged party members to prioritize collective interests over personal gains and to select candidates who can effectively serve the people. Several BNP leaders and activists from different affiliated bodies attended the event.

After Suvendu Adhikari assumed office as Chief Minister of West Bengal, government stipends for teachers at 601 unregistered madrasas were discontinued, according to a report by India Today. These institutions collectively serve about 84,000 students and employ nearly 6,000 teachers. During Mamata Banerjee’s tenure, the state had provided financial assistance to these madrasas, but that support has now been withdrawn.

Following the suspension of stipends, a delegation of teachers met with Minority Morcha president Kamal Hossain, who assured them that he would look into the matter. The report also noted that Adhikari’s administration introduced new regulations on animal slaughter, which have affected cattle sales during the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha, causing concern among Hindu cattle farmers.

Additionally, the state government reduced the Eid al-Adha holiday from two days to one, citing adjustments based on moon sighting. The change marks a departure from the previous Trinamool Congress government’s policy, as the Bharatiya Janata Party now governs the state with a majority of 207 assembly seats.

A 20-member youth delegation from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is set to visit China from June 4 to 14, 2026, at the invitation of the Chinese government. The list, published by the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives and signed by Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, includes student leaders from various universities and organizations but excludes any elected representatives from the Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JAKSU). The omission has drawn attention and debate on social media.

Several JAKSU leaders expressed disappointment over their exclusion, noting that Jagannath University performed strongly in recent student elections. They voiced hope that future delegations would include their representatives. Some leaders emphasized that the selection was based on the party’s internal planning rather than election results, while others criticized the decision as undermining their institution’s contributions.

BNP’s Jagannath University student leaders reiterated their commitment to the party’s ideals and expressed confidence that future opportunities would reflect fair representation across institutions.

Law Minister Md. Anisul Huq stated that the judiciary in Bangladesh operates independently and that NCP leaders received bail because judges act freely. He made the remarks on Tuesday morning after visiting the Shailkupa Upazila Health Complex in Jhenaidah. The minister also assured that the state would provide all necessary support to expedite the trial of the Ramisa rape and murder case, though he acknowledged delays due to shortages of judges and lawyers across the country.

Responding to NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah’s claim that the Law Ministry controls the courts, the minister said such comments amount to contempt of court. He emphasized that judges in Bangladesh are more independent than in many other countries. The minister described the statements by Hasnat Abdullah and Nasiruddin Patwari as politically motivated and aimed at creating confusion.

He further noted that recent incidents involving NCP activists in Jhenaidah were handled responsibly by the police and that the judiciary functioned independently in those matters.