Police have recovered the hanging body of a woman named Habiba Begum (29) from Puthia upazila in Rajshahi.

The incident took place on Thursday morning. Habiba Begum, daughter of the late Khalilur Rahman, was a resident of the local Ashrayan Project (government shelter housing).

According to police, initial evidence suggests that she died by suicide.

Inspector Dulal Hossain said that Habiba had returned to her father’s home from her in-laws’ residence after Eid and had been staying there. Early in the morning, her family members noticed she was missing and started searching for her. Eventually, they found her hanging inside the bathroom with a noose around her neck.

Police have launched an investigation into the incident.

A passenger aircraft reportedly crashed at India’s Ahmedabad airport on Thursday, with 242 passengers on board. Thick plumes of smoke were seen rising from the Adani-operated airport premises, causing panic in nearby areas. The type of aircraft and the extent of casualties or damage remain unconfirmed. Social media footage showed smoke engulfing the skyline of Ahmedabad's upscale neighborhoods. Roads surrounding the crash site have been sealed off as a safety measure.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday for a one-day official visit. During the trip, he is scheduled to meet with the President of the UAE, accompanied by his delegation. The prime minister is joined by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry has termed the visit as significant, highlighting its importance in strengthening bilateral ties.

As the Eid holidays draw to a close, workers are slowly making their way back to Dhaka. The joy of Eid celebrations still lingers on everyone’s faces.

After spending time with their loved ones, people are now heading back to their workplaces in the capital. Since early Thursday morning, crowds of returning passengers have been seen at Dhaka’s major transit hubs, including Joydebpur, Gabtoli, Kamalapur, and the airport. Some are traveling with family members, while others are alone.

Travelers expressed their happiness over a hassle-free Eid journey. They reported no significant traffic jams on the buses, and the absence of ticket scalping on the trains helped reduce travel difficulties this year.

After being closed for over two weeks, the outpatient department of the National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital reopened partially on Thursday. While emergency and outpatient services are now available, all other hospital operations remain suspended. Law enforcement, including police, RAB, and Ansar personnel, were visibly present at the facility. An Ansar member stated that the situation remains under control as of today. The hospital had been shut down following a violent clash between freedom fighters from July and hospital staff, which left several injured.

The World Bank will resume investments in nuclear energy after a long pause, aiming to help developing countries meet rapidly increasing electricity demand. President Ajay Banga confirmed the move, citing collaboration with the IAEA for safety and regulatory support. The initiative includes upgrading existing plants, expanding small modular reactor (SMR) use, and boosting grid infrastructure. Banga emphasized aligning energy access with national development goals. The World Bank will also support carbon capture and coal plant repurposing to enhance sustainable energy transitions.

At the Kalairag border in Companyganj Upazila, Sylhet, 13 Bangladeshis were pushed back by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) and subsequently detained by Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) around 3:30 a.m. on Thursday. The group includes men, women, and children from two families in Kurigram district. The detained individuals will be handed over to the police, according to the Kalairag BOP camp commander who confirmed the incident.

Khulna police conducted separate operations in Paikgachha and arrested a total of seven individuals, including six wanted in pending cases and one in a regular case. Idrisur Rahman, Officer-in-Charge of Paikgachha Police Station, stated that the arrested suspects have been sent to the Khulna court. The accused are Tarikul Islam, Babulur Rahman Babul, Rezaul Hossain, Shahinur Rahman Gazi, Al-Amin Mistri, Billal Sana, and Atiar Rahman.

A total of 8,606 Bangladeshi pilgrims have returned home over the past two days on 22 flights following the completion of the holy Hajj pilgrimage. According to the Hajj portal, this year 23 Bangladeshi pilgrims died while performing Hajj in Saudi Arabia. Among them, 15 passed away in Mecca, 7 in Medina, and 1 at the Arafat plain. The Hajj rituals took place on June 5 in Saudi Arabia, and the return flights began on Tuesday, June 10.

Thousands of tourists have visited Tanguar Haor in Sunamganj during the Eid-ul-Azha holidays, drawn by its natural beauty and monsoon charm. Houseboats were booked weeks in advance, bringing joy to local businesses. However, environmentalists are concerned about pollution caused by plastic waste, liquor bottles, and loud music from boats. Authorities have increased monitoring, warning boat owners against overloading and party activities. Local officials emphasize the need for eco-friendly tourism and assure that safety and environmental protection are being prioritized during the tourist surge.

The World Bank has maintained its forecast of 3.3% GDP growth for Bangladesh in FY2024-25, citing political instability and financial challenges as key factors. Earlier, in January, the projection was 4.1%. The Bank also revised the 2025-26 forecast to 4.9%, down from 5.4%. Meanwhile, the BBS estimates 3.97% growth for FY2024-25. Other global institutions like the IMF and ADB have also lowered their growth outlooks for Bangladesh, reflecting ongoing inflation, unrest, and weakening financial conditions.

82-year-old chess legend Rani Hamid, who frequently travels abroad to compete, faced difficulties while attending the Delhi Open Grandmaster Chess Tournament. Due to her age, she is always accompanied by a partner. This time, her companion was chess player Aciya Sultana.
However, Indian immigration denied Aciya entry and sent her back to Bangladesh.
Sources indicate that Aciya had previously entered India on a medical visa but participated in chess tournaments instead of undergoing treatment. She stated that she didn’t receive treatment as her doctor was unavailable. Although Aciya expressed willingness to pay a fine if her participation violated visa conditions, she was nonetheless deported.

Former press secretary to Khaleda Zia, Maruf Kamal Khan, commented on recent developments in a social media post:
“Following the asset seizure of Salman F Rahman’s son and nephew, the UK has now seized assets belonging to Hasina’s minister Saifuzzaman. This marks an unprecedented moment in Bangladesh’s history—foreign governments seizing wealth of corrupt and fallen rulers.”
He added, “Congratulations to Dr. Muhammad Yunus for this success. Yet the shamelessly corrupt officials of the fascist Awami League still speak, show their faces, and try to remain in politics. Shame on them.”

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has deployed more military personnel to Los Angeles to suppress ongoing protests against his harsh immigration policies than the number of American troops currently stationed in Iraq and Syria combined.
Approximately 4,000 National Guard members and over 700 active-duty Marines have been deployed in the city, bringing the total to about 4,800 troops. In comparison, the U.S. has 2,500 troops in Iraq and 1,500 in Syria.

Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, will receive the prestigious King Charles Harmony Award today at a ceremony in St. James's Palace, London. King Charles III will personally hand over the award. During his four-day official visit to the UK, Dr. Yunus will also meet King Charles III at Buckingham Palace and hold a meeting with the Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, at Westminster. The Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary confirmed the engagements to BSS.