In the first 11 months of the 2024-25 fiscal year, Bangladesh received $27.5 billion in remittances. Dhaka district led with $9.26 billion, while Lalmonirhat received the lowest at $24.1 million. The Dhaka division accounted for nearly half of the total remittances, followed by Chittagong and Sylhet. Other low-income districts include Rangamati and Bandarban. Since the interim government took charge, remittance inflows have remained strong, helping maintain stable foreign currency reserves.

Comilla City Corporation failed to remove sacrificial animal waste within the announced 12-hour deadline after Eid-ul-Adha, leaving streets polluted with garbage and causing discomfort for residents. Despite proper waste collection by citizens, cleaning staff did not clear the waste on time, leading to foul odors and attracting stray animals. Officials claim timely cleanup but admit some new waste caused delays. Residents demand accountability and urgent action to improve waste management and city cleanliness.

Three Bangladeshi women were trafficked to Mumbai with the false promise of hospital jobs but were forced into immoral activities. Police arrested one suspect, Manasar Ahmed Sheikh, and are searching for three others involved. The women were rescued and sent to a shelter. They crossed the border illegally last month, with traffickers bribing officials to facilitate their entry. Authorities are investigating if more women were trafficked by the group and coerced into prostitution.

Farida Khandaker, wife of former army chief and Bir Uttam recipient AVM (Retd) AK Khandaker, passed away at 12:15 PM on Sunday at Dhaka’s Combined Military Hospital (CMH). She was 82. Admitted the previous day, she had been suffering from multiple health conditions, including pneumonia, breast cancer, diabetes, and hypertension. Her funeral prayer will be held on Wednesday after Asr prayers at BAF BSR Shaheen Mosque, and she will be buried at the BAF Shaheen Cemetery in Tejgaon. Prayers are requested for the departed soul.

A tragic head-on collision between a passenger bus and a CNG auto rickshaw occurred on Motlob-Pennai Road in Chandpur, resulting in two deaths and six injuries, including a child. The accident happened near Bardia Bridge in Motlob South Upazila on June 8. The deceased include the auto rickshaw driver Abu Bakar Siddique and passenger Tapan Chowdhury. Several injured are receiving treatment locally, while one seriously hurt passenger has been transferred to Dhaka for advanced care. Authorities have seized both vehicles involved.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched investigations against 10 former top military officers, including ex-Army Chief Aziz Ahmed and former Air Force Chief Sheikh Abdul Hannan, over allegations of abuse of power, bribery, illegal wealth accumulation, and money laundering. Several bank accounts and assets have been frozen, and travel bans imposed. Investigations are ongoing with ACC officials collecting evidence and conducting interrogations. The probe has sparked nationwide attention amid the government’s zero-tolerance stance on corruption.

COVID-19 cases, including a new Omicron variant, are increasing in India, prompting Bangladeshi health authorities to tighten screenings at all entry points. At Benapole immigration, passengers arriving from India are being checked for symptoms to prevent virus spread. Passengers reported no testing in India before travel. Health officials have instructed isolation for symptomatic individuals and emphasized strict health measures during Eid train travel. Authorities urge vigilance to stop the new variant from entering Bangladesh.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX faced a third failure with its Starship test flight on May 27, despite reaching orbit for the first time. The spacecraft lost control and broke apart during re-entry. While the mission outperformed previous attempts, key issues like payload door malfunction and loss of orientation remain. Experts warn more setbacks may follow but note progress. SpaceX views failure as a learning step and remains committed to its Mars and Moon goals. NASA plans to use Starship for its Artemis lunar mission.

A pedestrian named Didarul Alam, 45, was killed after being hit by a speeding Shahib Paribahan bus while crossing the road in the Madam Bibir Hat area of Bhatiari Union, Sitakunda. The accident occurred around 12:45 PM on Sunday on the Chattogram-bound lane. Didarul was a resident of Madhyam Azam Nagar in Mirsarai upazila. According to police, he died on the spot. The bus and its driver have been taken into custody, and legal action is underway, said the Baro Awlia Highway Police Station OC.

A 10-month-old girl named Madina drowned after falling into a water-filled bucket at her home in Darihasmarhi village of Gurudaspur, Natore. The incident occurred around 12:30 PM on Sunday while the baby was playing on the veranda and her mother was asleep. Locals questioned how such a small child could climb into a bucket without tipping it over. Local Awami League leader cited negligence, while the Mashinda Union chairman confirmed the incident. No other family members were present at the time.

Eighteen-year-old CNG driver Naeem was brutally killed after being called out from his home in Dhaka's Kadamtali area on Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 10:30 AM near Rahela Manzil in Smritidhara Lane No. 8. His mother said he was sleeping when she left for work. Locals found him wounded and took him to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where he died. Police suspect previous enmity as the motive. One person has been detained. Locals blame rising crime on lack of effective policing.

India has built the world’s highest railway bridge over the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir, marking a major engineering milestone. Central to the project’s success is Professor G. Madhavi Latha, a civil engineering expert from IISc Bengaluru, who served as the geotechnical consultant for 17 years. Her adaptive design strategies overcame extreme geological and weather challenges. Recognized nationally, she’s received several awards for her work. The bridge now connects Kashmir to mainland India and stands taller than the Eiffel Tower.

In Cumilla, over a hundred seasonal hide traders are facing losses as syndicates of wholesalers refuse to buy cowhides at government-fixed prices. Despite salting and storing the hides, traders are being offered prices far below cost. The lack of local monitoring has worsened the issue, raising fears of smuggling hides to India. Traders allege that certain syndicates may be involved in illegal cross-border trade. Authorities have increased border surveillance to prevent smuggling, but traders demand stronger action and direct access to tannery owners.

WhatsApp is introducing a new feature that allows users to copy specific parts of messages, such as a word or a sentence, instead of the entire text. This enhancement aims to make the app more user-friendly and efficient, especially during work. The feature works through a simple tap-and-hold gesture, followed by selecting the desired text and using the copy option. It will be available across personal chats, group chats, and channels. iOS users have already started receiving the update.

Saudi Arabia has temporarily halted the issuance of work and Umrah visas for citizens of 14 countries, including Bangladesh, from May 31 to June 30. The move also includes restrictions on family visit visas. This decision aims to ensure smooth Hajj operations and pilgrim departures. Those who obtained visas before May 31 but haven't yet traveled may also face entry issues. Affected countries include India, Pakistan, Egypt, and Indonesia—nations with the highest number of visa applicants to Saudi Arabia.