US Vice President JD Vance stated that a potential war involving Iran would not turn into a prolonged quagmire for Washington similar to Iraq or Afghanistan. In an interview with USA Today, he expressed strong confidence that the United States would not face renewed debates over deep involvement in Iran in the coming years.

Vance emphasized that he believes the US will succeed in its current approach. He added that even if ongoing diplomatic efforts fail, the President still has alternative options available. According to him, as long as the administration remains focused on preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons, the situation will not evolve into a long-term entanglement.

The remarks, reported by Al Jazeera, reflect the administration’s assurance that its Iran policy will remain controlled and limited in scope.

Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) Vice President Sadiq Kayem has publicly questioned why the Home Ministry is intervening in the Islamic banking system instead of focusing on its official duties. In a Facebook post on Tuesday night, he described the move as an unwarranted interference and criticized the ministry for assuming authority over defining what qualifies as Islamic banking.

Kayem argued that the Islamic banking system is an internationally recognized and balanced economic model, supported by global Islamic scholars and economists. He accused the government of neglecting pressing national issues such as crime, rising fuel and gas prices, and extortion, while allegedly attempting to manipulate the banking sector and destabilize the economy.

The post reflects growing criticism from student leadership regarding government involvement in financial and religious economic matters, though no official response from the ministry was mentioned in the report.

A US federal court in Boston has struck down former President Donald Trump’s executive order imposing a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications, ruling that the president lacked constitutional authority to levy such a charge. District Judge Leo Sorokin issued a 42-page decision declaring the fee illegal, stating that it functioned as a tax rather than a regulatory fee, and that only Congress has the power to impose taxes under the US Constitution. The ruling followed a lawsuit filed by 20 Democratic attorneys general after the Trump administration introduced the fee in September of the previous year.

The court found that the administration’s reliance on the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) did not grant authority to impose taxes. Judge Sorokin also referenced a 2026 Supreme Court precedent that questioned the legal basis of Trump’s earlier tariff policies. The Trump administration had justified the fee as a measure to protect American workers from foreign competition under the H-1B program.

The decision is viewed as a relief for the US technology sector, which depends heavily on skilled foreign workers. Companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta had secured thousands of H-1B visas in early 2025, underscoring the program’s importance to the industry.

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister’s Defense Adviser A.K.M. Shamsul Islam on Tuesday at the Armed Forces Division office in Dhaka Cantonment. The meeting was attended by a three-member delegation, according to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) release issued the same day.

During the discussion, both sides reviewed the existing strong bilateral relations between Bangladesh and the United States and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest. They focused particularly on enhancing military cooperation, sharing experiences, and expanding training programs between the two countries.

The Defense Adviser recalled the long-standing friendship between Bangladesh and the United States and expressed optimism that defense cooperation would further strengthen in the coming days. The US Ambassador praised the professionalism of the Bangladesh Armed Forces and their contributions to peacekeeping missions.

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has dismissed the home minister’s remarks about its recent report titled “100 Days of the 13th National Parliament: Monitoring the Government’s Commitments on Good Governance and Anti-Corruption.” In a press release issued on Tuesday, TIB said the minister’s claim that the report was based only on newspaper clippings was baseless. The organization clarified that it is not an investigative agency but a research-based body focused on governance and anti-corruption.

TIB explained that it collects data from both direct and indirect sources using recognized qualitative and quantitative research methods. For the section on law and order, the organization said its sources included the Bangladesh Police and three well-known human rights organizations, which were clearly cited in the report. TIB emphasized that while it uses media reports as part of its data collection, all information is verified through a multi-layered process before analysis.

The organization further argued that dismissing media-based information is unreasonable, noting that government institutions and public representatives also rely on media reports for decision-making and communication.

Senior lawyer Mohammad Siddiq Ullah Mia has issued a legal notice demanding the immediate activation of a Tk 400 crore power distribution project in Bhola to alleviate severe electricity shortages affecting residents. The notice calls for uninterrupted power supply, particularly in remote areas such as Charfassion and Monpura upazilas, where outages have been most acute.

The notice names as respondents the secretary of the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, the chairman of the Rural Electrification Board, the general manager of Bhola Palli Bidyut Samiti, and the managing director of the West Zone Power Distribution Company. It states that despite Bhola being a major producer of natural gas and electricity, the district is suffering from extreme and unequal power disruptions, leaving much of the area without electricity for most of the day. This has severely affected public health, education, and local businesses.

If no satisfactory response or visible action is taken within seven days, the lawyer intends to file a public interest writ petition with the High Court under Article 102 of the Constitution to protect citizens’ fundamental rights.

A local BNP leader named Shafi Sikder was detained by residents in Mirzapur, Tangail, after being found in a compromising situation at the house of his lover, Sabina Akter, around midnight on Monday. Locals surrounded the house in Sonalia village and caught the pair, later subjecting Shafi to a public beating. Following the incident, the two agreed to marry, and the marriage was completed with a dowry of five lakh taka in the presence of local leaders and police.

The incident quickly spread on social media, prompting the Mirzapur upazila BNP to expel Shafi Sikder from the party the next day. The expulsion was confirmed through a letter signed by the upazila BNP office secretary, Harun-or-Rashid. Shafi, a joint general secretary of the Bashhtoil Union BNP, is a resident of Kotamara village.

Police and local political figures intervened to resolve the situation. Shafi’s previous wife and children later assaulted him at the scene, after which he was taken to a hospital for treatment.

The Bangladesh Student Rights Council has warned that it will organize a long march toward the border or surround the Indian High Commission in Dhaka if illegal push-ins from India into Bangladesh are not stopped. The warning came from the organization’s central president, Nazmul Hasan, during a press conference held on June 9 at Dhaka University’s Madhur Canteen. He also expressed concern over the deteriorating law and order situation and the activities of the banned Awami League and Chhatra League.

During the event, Hasan alleged that despite being banned, these groups continue to engage in rallies, attacks, and violence in various areas. He accused a vested group within the administration of supporting the Awami League’s agenda. The council also demanded justice for victims of past movements and criticized the lack of progress in related tribunal cases.

The organization presented four demands, including stricter law enforcement against banned political activities, increased budget allocations for education and health, removal of pro-Awami League officials from the administration, and diplomatic action to stop illegal push-ins from India.

The Water Development Board (WDB) in Comilla’s Titas upazila has reportedly suspended an eviction drive at Asmania Bazar, where land acquired for a flood protection embankment in 1996 was later occupied by shops and houses. The operation, scheduled for June 9, 2026, aimed to remove about 122 illegal structures but was halted without prior notice, sparking local anger and speculation.

Local residents alleged that around 3 million taka was collected to stop the eviction, with claims of 25,000 taka taken per shop, though no credible evidence was found. Narandia Union Parishad chairman and local Awami League president Arifuzzaman Khoka denied any financial dealings, saying the delay was for humanitarian reasons following requests from traders and representatives. WDB executive engineer Md. Rashed Shahriar stated the suspension was temporary and made at the request of local representatives and the UNO, while the UNO denied involvement.

The WDB had earlier issued notices in January 2025 for voluntary removal of illegal structures and marked the sites on June 7. Locals are now demanding a transparent investigation and resumption of the eviction drive.

A high-level delegation from the European Union met with Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizens Party (NCP) and opposition chief whip, to discuss the implementation of key reforms approved in the recent referendum. The meeting took place on Tuesday afternoon at the NCP central office in Banglamotor, with EU Ambassador Michael Miller leading the delegation and Nahid Islam heading the NCP team.

According to the NCP, the discussion reviewed the EU Election Observation Team’s guidance to ensure transparent and credible elections. Both sides also exchanged views on institutional frameworks ahead of the upcoming local government elections. At the conclusion of the meeting, the two parties reaffirmed their commitment to continuing dialogue and strengthening constructive international cooperation.

Following the meeting, NCP leaders guided the EU delegation to view graffiti commemorating the historic July Revolution, reflecting the hopes and spirit of youth during that period.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed told Parliament on Tuesday that Islami Bank, Mirza Fakhrul Islam, and Jamaat-e-Islami should not be equated with Islam, warning against using religion to justify all actions. He made the remarks while addressing issues surrounding Islami Bank and its recent controversies.

Ahmed demanded investigations into the dismissal of employees from Islami Bank, urging reinstatement of those unfairly terminated and review of politically motivated appointments. He stated that under the Bank Company Act, Bangladesh Bank has the authority to remove the bank’s chairman and board of directors, and any objections should be addressed through legal amendments.

The minister alleged that a group was secretly instigating unrest in the bank by posing as customers. He assured Parliament that legitimate shareholders’ shares would be properly transferred and that borrowers, including Nabil Group, who failed to repay loans, would face investigation. He also confirmed that the dismissal of around 9,000 employees in violation of regulations would be examined.

In Karnataka, demands for appointing at least five Muslim ministers in the state cabinet have intensified, sparking protests across several regions. The issue has become a new political challenge for the ruling Congress, as Muslim community leaders argue that nearly 87 percent of Muslim voters supported the party in the last assembly election and that this support should be reflected in cabinet representation.

The demand follows earlier tensions between sections of the Muslim community and Congress leadership after the Davanagere by-election, when the party chose a candidate from the late Shamanur Shivashankarappa’s family instead of a Muslim nominee. Since then, Muslim leaders have sought greater influence in party decisions and protested disciplinary actions against Muslim politicians, viewing them as attempts to marginalize their leadership.

Fresh demonstrations began on Friday, with protesters insisting that five cabinet positions be reserved for Muslim representatives, including one for B.Z. Zameer Ahmed. Congress leaders acknowledged the community’s sentiments but said final decisions on cabinet expansion rest with the party high command.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has called for an investigation into the dismissal of employees from Islami Bank, demanding that all those who were wrongfully terminated be reinstated. Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, he also urged a review of politically motivated appointments to assess their legitimacy under existing regulations.

Salahuddin stated that Islami Bank should not be equated with Islam or any political entity, emphasizing that religious sentiment should not be misused in institutional matters. He noted that under the Bank Companies Act, Bangladesh Bank has the authority to remove the chairman and board of directors if necessary. He further alleged that a group was instigating unrest within the bank by posing as customers to create disorder.

The minister assured Parliament that legitimate shareholders’ interests would be protected and that proper investigations would be conducted into loan defaulters, including Nabil Group. He added that the previous termination of around 9,000 employees without due process would also be brought under investigation.

An eleven-party alliance in Bangladesh, including Jamaat-e-Islami, has expressed deep concern over border killings by India, push-in incidents, deteriorating law and order, and rising commodity prices. The alliance decided to announce a program addressing these issues on Wednesday. The decision was made at a liaison committee meeting held Tuesday afternoon at Jamaat-e-Islami’s central office in Moghbazar, Dhaka.

During the meeting, the alliance demanded immediate and effective government action to stop push-in and border killings. It also called for strengthened border security and urged the government to adopt a foreign policy based on equality and sovereignty, rejecting what it described as a submissive approach. The alliance emphasized the need to protect Bangladesh’s national interests and dignity in bilateral relations.

A press briefing has been scheduled for Wednesday at noon at Jamaat’s central office to announce the alliance’s program. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Hamidur Rahman Azad, assistant secretary general of Jamaat-e-Islami and coordinator of the liaison committee, with representatives from several allied parties in attendance.

Teachers from independent Ebtedayee madrasas continued their hunger strike for the third consecutive day on Tuesday in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka, demanding inclusion in the Monthly Pay Order (MPO) system and release of pending salaries. Despite the extreme heat, six teachers fell ill due to dehydration and received primary medical treatment at the protest site. The hunger strike began on Sunday morning under the leadership of the Independent Ebtedayee Madrasa Teachers’ Welfare Committee.

Committee member secretary Hafez Maulana Mufti Abdul Hannan Hossain said the teachers have long been protesting discrimination but have yet to receive any government response. The teachers claim that although they applied for MPO inclusion between July 3 and 10 last year, no madrasa has been approved after ten months. They also allege that newly appointed teachers have not received salaries since January 2026, affecting about 1,690 teachers.

The protesters added that despite decades of recognition under the 1978 ordinance and 1984 madrasa board approval, no independent Ebtedayee madrasa has been nationalized or brought under MPO. Previous attempts to meet the Prime Minister and Education Minister were blocked by police, and promised meetings have not yet occurred.