Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, stated that diplomatic exchanges between Iran and the United States are ongoing with the aim of finalizing a potential agreement. Speaking to reporters after a UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan, Iravani said both sides are communicating through Pakistan to prepare a draft of the final deal.

According to Iravani, Iran and the United States are exchanging views and proposals to reach a final text, though no agreement has yet been concluded. He emphasized that both countries are continuing efforts toward that goal. His remarks were published by Iran’s state news agency IRNA.

Observers view Iravani’s comments as significant amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and recent diplomatic activity. Analysts cited in the report suggest that Pakistan’s mediation could help break the stalemate in Iran–U.S. relations and open a path toward a new understanding.

The West Bengal–based human rights organization Association for Protection of Democratic Rights (APDR) has accused India’s Border Security Force (BSF) of coercing people suspected of being Bangladeshis toward the border and attempting to push them into Bangladesh. In a statement released on Sunday, APDR announced a protest march in Malda on June 11 to oppose these alleged actions. The group linked the situation to the Bharatiya Janata Party’s earlier “Detect, Deport, Delete” policy promise, which it claims has led to the establishment of detention centers and land transfers to BSF.

According to APDR, many people, including women and children, are stranded in the no man’s land between India and Bangladesh as BSF denies responsibility for them while Bangladesh’s Border Guard (BGB) refuses entry. The organization said the stranded individuals face severe hardship due to lack of food, water, and shelter, creating a humanitarian crisis.

APDR’s vice president Ranjit Sur demanded the immediate repeal of the “Three D” policy, the return of stranded people to safety, and the suspension of pushback operations. He also urged the UN Human Rights Council to intervene, warning that the situation risks crimes against humanity.

The government has appointed new chairmen for the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) and five education boards in Bangladesh. The Ministry of Education’s Secondary and Higher Education Division announced the appointments through separate notifications on Monday. Professor Mohammad Fakhrul Mawla, Vice Principal of Chattogram Commerce College, has been named the new chairman of NCTB. Professor Syed Akhtaruzzaman, current Controller of Examinations at Mymensingh Education Board, will lead the Dhaka Education Board.

Shamim Ara Chowdhury, Secretary of Rajshahi Education Board, has been appointed as its chairman, while Professor Md. Ahsan Parvez, Principal of Daudkandi/Devidwar Government S.S. College, will head the Cumilla Education Board. Professor Farukhe Azam Mu. Abdus Salam, Principal of Haji Muhammad Mohsin College in Khulna, will take charge of the Jashore Education Board. Additionally, Professor Khondkar Mohammad Sadekur Rahman, Secretary of Cumilla Education Board, has been appointed chairman of the Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board.

According to the Education Ministry, the appointments were made in the public interest and took immediate effect upon issuance of the orders.

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) held a public hearing on Monday at the Basabo Buddhist Temple auditorium to strengthen civic services such as cleanliness, mosquito control, and waste management under regions 2 and 5. Citizens, political figures, civil society representatives, businesspeople, and journalists attended the event, raising issues including waterlogging, waste disposal, infrastructure, public health, and taxation. DSCC officials responded to questions from participants.

Administrator Bir Muktijoddha Md Abdus Salam, attending as chief guest, emphasized that ensuring civic amenities is the corporation’s core duty but requires active public participation. He stated that both the administration and citizens share equal responsibility for maintaining the city. He warned that negligence in essential services like national certificates, birth registration, mosquito control, waste management, and street lighting would lead to strict administrative action, including dismissal if necessary.

State Minister Habibur Rashid Habib highlighted transparency and citizen awareness as key to good governance. The Basabo event was DSCC’s second public hearing, with similar sessions planned across all ten regions.

The Secretary General of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP), Oh Seong, met with BNP Chairman’s Advisory Council member and Prime Minister’s Public Administration Affairs Adviser Md. Ismail Zabihullah in Dhaka. The courtesy meeting took place on Monday at the BNP Chairperson’s political office in Gulshan. Discussions covered mutual interests, regional political cooperation, democratic development, and strengthening ties between ICAPP and the BNP.

BNP Vice Chairman Dr. Asaduzzaman Ripon, BNP Chairman’s Adviser Mahdi Amin, and Joint Secretary General Syed Emran Saleh Prince were also present. During the meeting, the ICAPP Secretary General invited the BNP to join the organization’s Standing Committee and to attend its next meeting in Mongolia in late June, as well as the 13th General Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, in November.

BNP leaders welcomed the invitation, expressing hope that ICAPP would enhance communication, experience sharing, and cooperation among Asian political parties, contributing to peace, democracy, stability, and public welfare in the region. Both sides pledged to expand cooperation and promote democratic values and good governance.

Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) members have been deployed to assist the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in strengthening security along several border areas. According to an official press release issued on Monday, the deployment covers 11 districts including Chapainawabganj, Naogaon, Joypurhat, Jashore, Jhenaidah, Satkhira, Thakurgaon, Dinajpur, Sylhet, Jamalpur, and Khagrachhari. The move comes amid BGB’s heightened vigilance to prevent cross-border infiltration.

The statement noted that Ansar and VDP have long played a supportive role in protecting national sovereignty, border security, and preventing cross-border crimes. Under a memorandum of understanding signed with BGB in 2025, Ansar-VDP members have been integrated into border management and security operations, making them more coordinated and effective.

The release added that Ansar battalion members remain on alert to provide rapid response and additional manpower if required. This collaboration aims to enhance surveillance, curb cross-border crimes, and ensure the safety of local residents through a more sustainable and integrated security framework.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has rejected a foreign travel proposal by Rajshahi City Corporation Administrator Md. Mahfuzur Rahman, who sought to visit France to gain experience on new energy-efficient street lighting technologies. However, the Prime Minister approved the proposal of Executive Engineer (Electricity) A.B.M. Asaduzzaman Sweet for the same purpose. The decision came after reviewing a summary sent by the Local Government Division on Monday.

According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the visit was proposed under an invitation from Signify Bangladesh Limited to observe the Outdoor Lighting Application Center in France. The Prime Minister stated that technical knowledge from such visits should come from engineers who can apply it to city projects, noting that the administrator is not an engineer. She also advised involving BUET and other engineering universities in future innovative projects.

Sources said the Prime Minister prioritizes engaging relevant experts in state development activities and opposes unnecessary foreign trips that waste public funds. A similar proposal from Chattogram City Corporation officials for a U.S. trip on mosquito control was previously rejected.

Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) members have been deployed alongside Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in the Sylhet border areas to enhance national sovereignty, strengthen border security, and prevent cross-border crimes. The deployment was confirmed on Monday, June 8, 2026, by Md. Ashikuzzaman, Deputy Director (Public Relations) of Bangladesh Ansar and VDP.

According to the official, the collaboration follows a memorandum of understanding signed between BGB and Ansar-VDP in 2025. The joint initiative aims to make border management more coordinated and effective. Ansar-VDP members are working in alignment with BGB to meet state security needs and respond to emerging situations.

Authorities have also kept Ansar battalion members on alert to provide additional manpower if required. The integration of Ansar-VDP into border operations is expected to reinforce the national security framework, enhance surveillance, and ensure the safety of local residents through a more sustainable and coordinated security system.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has declared that Israel’s current regime is nearing its end, describing it as a fragile Zionist system whose days are numbered. His statement, released on Monday, comes amid heightened military tensions between Iran and Israel across the Middle East.

The remarks followed a series of attacks and counterattacks between the two countries. After Israeli airstrikes targeted southern Beirut in Lebanon, Tehran launched multiple missiles toward northern Israel on Sunday night. In response, Israel’s military carried out air and missile strikes on several military sites in western and central Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran, Isfahan, and Tabriz.

Analysts cited in the report said Khamenei’s comments reflect Iran’s uncompromising stance against Israel and suggest that the ongoing conflict could become more prolonged and complex if the current escalation continues.

Residents of Jamalpur’s Bakshiganj and Dewanganj border areas have joined the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in round-the-clock patrols to prevent illegal cross-border push-ins. The joint effort began on Sunday night as part of heightened surveillance following reports that India’s Border Security Force (BSF) had been attempting to send people across the border into Bangladesh. Local volunteers, including village police and Ansar members, have been participating in the patrols with sticks and other tools.

According to local sources, the initiative has brought some relief to the area but also left residents anxious about potential border tensions. Under the leadership of Par Ramrampur Union Chairman J.K. Selim Mia, public announcements were made through mosque loudspeakers to raise awareness and encourage community participation. BGB’s 35th Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel Hasanur Rahman confirmed that locals are cooperating closely with the force to strengthen border security.

The collaboration between BGB and residents aims to ensure national security and prevent any illegal infiltration or disorder along the Jamalpur frontier.

In Bangladesh’s National Parliament on Monday, opposition lawmaker Akhtar Hossain questioned whether separate disaster maps exist for government and opposition constituencies. He alleged that the latest TR-Kabikha allocations, announced on April 30, excluded all opposition-held seats, with funds and relief materials directed only to constituencies of ruling party MPs.

Deputy Speaker Barrister Kaiser Kamal termed the issue a fundamental question and said that if the allegation proved true, it would be inappropriate. Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu responded that allocations are provided to MPs who submit formal requests. He assured that those who have submitted their demands, including opposition members, would receive allocations within the next two days.

The minister added that the government continues various disaster management activities, including building shelters and maintaining emergency reserves with district administrations. He reiterated that opposition MPs who submitted requests would soon receive their allocations.

The Secretary General of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP), Oh Song, paid a courtesy call on Bangladesh’s Leader of the Opposition and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman. The meeting took place at noon on Monday at the opposition leader’s office in the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban. ICAPP Secretariat Officer Park Byongchan and the opposition leader’s foreign affairs adviser, Barrister Mir Ahmad Bin Kasem Arman, MP, were also present.

During the meeting, Oh Song briefed Jamaat-e-Islami on ICAPP’s activities and invited the opposition leader to attend the upcoming ICAPP Standing Committee meeting in Mongolia. He also discussed the possibility of including Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami as a member of the ICAPP Standing Committee.

The meeting highlighted ICAPP’s efforts to strengthen engagement with political parties across Asia and foster greater participation from Bangladesh in its organizational framework.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed stated that Bangladesh’s law and order situation in 2026 has improved significantly compared to 2025. He made the remarks on Monday at an award ceremony held at the Secretariat. The minister said it is up to the public to assess whether the current situation is concerning. He declined to comment on a recent report by Transparency International Bangladesh.

Ahmed noted that the police have become more people-friendly and continue to serve the public effectively. He emphasized the need to recognize their contributions and said the government is working to further motivate police officers morally. Those performing their duties with distinction will receive both certificates and financial rewards.

At the event, 15 police officers were honored for professionalism in three major cases, including the murder of a child named Ramisa. Each received a certificate and a cash award of 20,000 taka. The minister also presented IGP badges to three officers for their role in rapid arrests and significant investigative contributions.

At least 50 people were injured on Monday in a violent clash between two rival groups over the position of chairman of Baroiuri Union Parishad in Baniachong upazila of Habiganj district. The confrontation began around noon in the union parishad compound and continued for nearly two hours before police intervened.

According to police and local sources, the conflict stemmed from a leadership dispute between suspended Awami League–backed chairman Farid Ahmad and acting chairman Mizanur Rahman Kopil, who is also the vice president of the UP Jubo Dal. Farid Ahmad had been arrested earlier during an operation and was replaced by Kopil. After his release on bail, Farid attempted to resume his duties, which Kopil opposed. The long-standing tension erupted during a government relief distribution event attended by both men, leading supporters from several villages to engage in armed clashes.

Police used tear gas to disperse the groups and brought the situation under control after two hours. Additional police have been deployed to prevent further unrest, and authorities report that the situation is now stable.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid Islam has commended the dedication and sacrifice of Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving in United Nations missions. Speaking on Monday afternoon at a discussion titled 'Contribution of Bangladeshi Peacekeepers to Global Peace' at the CIRDAP auditorium, she said many people do not fully realize the extent of their sacrifices. The event was organized by the Defense Journalists Association of Bangladesh (DJAB).

Shama Obaid emphasized that Bangladeshi peacekeepers work out of love for their country and to uphold its honor, often risking their lives in the process. She also paid tribute to the families of peacekeepers, acknowledging their courage in sending loved ones to dangerous missions without knowing if they will return. She expressed personal and governmental respect for their service and noted that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs remains attentive to their welfare.

The discussion was chaired by DJAB President Alomgir Hossain and featured remarks from retired military and security experts, including Major General (Retd.) Monirul Islam Akhand, Commodore (Retd.) M. Tajim Uddin Bhuiyan, and Air Commodore Mohammad Mutasir Rahman (LPR).