Nine officers holding the ranks of Additional Superintendent of Police and Assistant Superintendent of Police have been transferred and reassigned to new posts across Bangladesh. The order, signed by Additional Deputy Inspector General Rayhan Uddin Khan from the Police Headquarters, was issued on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. The officers include those from Khagrachhari, Gopalganj, Gazipur, Khulna, Habiganj, and other units.

According to the order, Muhammad Shahadat Hossain from Khagrachhari has been transferred to the Dhaka Metropolitan Police, while Mohammad Ziaul Haque from Gopalganj will serve in Gazipur. Several Gazipur Metropolitan Police officials, including Robiul Islam and Amrit Sutradhar, have been reassigned to the Armed Police Battalion and specialized training centers. Other officers have been posted to the Police Headquarters, Naval Police, Special Branch, and Railway Police.

The directive instructs all transferred officers to hand over their current responsibilities by June 15, 2026. Those failing to do so will be considered released from their duties effective June 16, as stated in the official order.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami chief and opposition leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman declared his readiness to personally defend Islami Bank if necessary, saying he would take to the streets and stand in front to protect it. He made the remarks on Wednesday night during Jamaat’s Eid reunion event.

Rahman emphasized that Islami Bank does not belong to any political party but to the people who have deposited their money there. He stated that if depositors were attacked, he would stand before them and face any violence first. He described the bank as belonging to everyone in the country.

The Jamaat leader also criticized the appointment of what he called an associate of a “fascist” to a leadership position at Islami Bank, questioning whether the husband of a loan defaulter could serve as the bank’s chairman.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has strongly condemned a violent attack on the family and relatives of Kushtia Member of Parliament Mufti Amir Hamza in Hasadah Bazar of Jibannagar, Chuadanga. The party expressed deep concern and demanded the immediate arrest and exemplary punishment of those involved. The statement was issued on Wednesday by Advocate Ehsanul Mahbub Zubair, Assistant Secretary General and head of Jamaat’s Central Publicity and Media Department.

According to the statement, the attack occurred on June 1 during Asr prayer time while the MP was traveling with his family to his in-laws’ house. The assailants allegedly included local residents Mostafizur Rahman Mostak, his sons Shahriar and Rimon, who reportedly injured the MP’s brother-in-law Abu Bakkar, a local journalist, and driver Saddam Hossain. The attackers also allegedly behaved indecently with female family members.

Jamaat-e-Islami urged law enforcement agencies to arrest the identified perpetrators immediately and ensure justice. The party also wished a speedy recovery for the injured victims.

Police have dismissed allegations that National Citizen Party (NCP) chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari’s car was attacked in Benapole market on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. NCP leaders had claimed that a group of young men threw eggs and later attacked their convoy, injuring several party members after Patwari’s visit to the Sadipur border area. However, police stated that no such incident occurred and described the allegations as false.

According to NCP statements, Patwari and other central and local leaders visited the Sadipur border to protest alleged push-in attempts. The party claimed that after the inspection, some youths threw eggs at their vehicle and later attacked them in Benapole market. Patwari also shared a photo of a damaged car window on social media, saying four people were injured but others were safe.

Benapole Port Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Ashraf Hossain said the situation remained peaceful and the NCP program ended normally, rejecting the party’s claims of any attack.

An allegation has surfaced that Munmun Nahar Asha, the Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Osmaninagar in Sylhet, fined a Banoful & Company employee Tk 50,000 for addressing her as 'Apa' during a visit to the company’s Tajpur branch on May 29. The UNO reportedly visited the shop with her daughter in disguise as a regular customer. When employee Abdul Mannan used the term 'Apa' while responding to her inquiry about sweets, she allegedly became angry, identified herself as a magistrate, and initiated a mobile court action.

According to Mannan, he was threatened with jail and forced to sign a document under pressure. He later sought leniency at the UNO office on June 1 but received no relief. Local BNP leaders intervened to help him keep his job after he was initially dismissed. The company has since transferred him to its Sylhet factory and decided to deduct the fine from his salary.

The branch manager and local officials offered differing explanations, while the UNO did not respond to repeated phone calls seeking comment.

Inkilab Moncho has announced new protest programs demanding justice for the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, repatriation of the accused, and investigation into alleged domestic and foreign conspiracies behind the incident. The group declared intensified agitation due to a lack of visible progress in the investigation and urged swift trial proceedings. The announcement was made by member secretary Abdullah Al Jaber during an emergency press conference held Wednesday in front of Dhaka University’s Madhur Canteen.

According to Jaber, a torch procession will take place Thursday evening, followed by a protest rally after Friday prayers at the university’s central mosque. Similar programs will be held across the country. He alleged repeated delays in the investigation and claimed that various “tags” were used to shield those involved. He also raised suspicions of possible foreign involvement, citing remarks by a former West Bengal chief minister.

The group demanded accountability over delayed border sealing that allegedly allowed suspects to flee through the Haluaghat border and criticized intelligence agencies for failing to identify the killers. They also called for a UN-led international investigation and a clear timeline for bringing the accused back to Bangladesh.

Prime Minister Tarek Rahman is scheduled to visit Cox’s Bazar on June 14 to attend the inauguration of a canal excavation program. The information was confirmed by Water Resources Minister Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anee after a high-level meeting with the Prime Minister at the Secretariat on Wednesday, June 3.

According to the minister, the Prime Minister convened a special meeting earlier in the day to find a permanent solution to waterlogging. Senior officials from the Water Resources Ministry and the Dhaka and Narayanganj City Corporations attended the meeting. It was decided that a completed project under the Water Resources Ministry would be handed over to the City Corporation within two weeks.

The minister expressed optimism that under the City Corporation’s management and through joint efforts, the initiative would yield the desired results. The City Corporation will also oversee waste removal and maintain a waste-free environment, marking what the minister described as a very positive discussion.

Nasiruddin Patwari, chief organizer of the National Citizens Party (NCP), has called for effective measures to stop border killings and urged for international justice. He made the appeal on Wednesday, June 3, during a visit to the Sadipur border area in Benapole. Patwari also called for national unity beyond political divisions to strengthen border protection amid reports of attempted push-ins.

Speaking to journalists after inspecting the border, Patwari said that residents in frontier areas have long faced security challenges and that ensuring their safety is essential. He emphasized that all political groups must unite to defend the border and that local communities should remain alert and active in preventing any form of intrusion or push-in attempts. He also noted that border residents, alongside the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), must stay vigilant.

A delegation led by Patwari visited the Sadipur border to protest alleged push-in attempts and to observe the situation. Central and local NCP leaders and activists were present during the visit.

BNP Secretary General and Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called on citizens to remain alert against any attempts to create unrest in the country. Speaking as the chief guest at a civic reception held on Wednesday afternoon at Ruhia High School field in Thakurgaon, he warned that a certain group seeks to destabilize the nation and urged everyone to stay vigilant. He also encouraged people to contribute to the development of their respective areas.

Fakhrul stated that under the leadership of Tarique Rahman, the government is implementing promises made to the public before the election. These include inaugurating new upazilas, appointing vice-chancellors to public universities, approving new medical colleges, and initiating airport operations. He added that projects such as the Family Card program and canal excavation are progressing due to public support.

He further urged the youth to stay away from drugs and build social movements for a better future. Fakhrul also described Bangladesh’s election as president of the 81st UN General Assembly as a major national achievement and international recognition.

Leaders and activists of the banned Chhatra League organized a protest march in Habiganj on Wednesday morning under the banner of the district unit. The procession, led by district Chhatra League vice president Khan Mohammad Sagor, moved through key streets of the town. According to eyewitnesses, several local leaders, including municipal Chhatra League leader Shawon Al Hasan and Shayestaganj upazila organizational secretary Al Rafi, participated in the march.

Participants in the rally chanted slogans demanding the release of Awami League members. Habiganj Sadar Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge Zahidul Hasan stated that they had received reports of the procession and were investigating the matter.

The incident reflects ongoing tensions surrounding the activities of the banned organization in the district, with law enforcement monitoring the situation closely.

A reception organized by an Awami League leader for a BNP Member of Parliament in Shahjahanpur, Bogura, has triggered widespread discussion and criticism in the area. The event honored BNP MP Morshed Milton, representing Gabtali-Shahjahanpur, and was arranged by Ali Atowar Talukdar Fazu, former vice president of Shahjahanpur Upazila Awami League and chairman of Gohail Union Parishad. The ceremony took place on Tuesday afternoon at the Gohail Islamia High School and College grounds, which were decorated with banners and posters promoting the Awami League leader’s name.

Local sources said that after the Awami League government lost power following the political shift on August 5, Fazu had announced his withdrawal from active politics through a newspaper notice. However, after the BNP formed a new government following the February 12 election, he was reportedly trying to strengthen his political position under the new circumstances. Despite being the main organizer, Fazu stayed at the Union Parishad office during the event.

The incident has stirred political curiosity and debate in Shahjahanpur and across Bogura, with locals questioning the motives behind a former Awami League leader’s initiative to honor a BNP lawmaker.

Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis Amir Maulana Mamunul Haque has declared that the party’s movement will continue until the people’s verdict from the recent referendum is fully implemented. He made the announcement while addressing a Hajj gathering organized by the party’s Makkah branch in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.

Haque stated that the foundation of resistance laid in 2013 against fascism led to the 2024 mass uprising, reflecting the people’s aspirations. He emphasized that the full implementation of the July Charter is essential to realize those aspirations, particularly acknowledging the role of expatriate Bangladeshis who supported the uprising despite personal risks. He added that two elections were held in February—a national election and a referendum—and that most political forces supported the “yes” side before the vote. However, he accused the current authorities of delaying the implementation of the referendum’s outcome.

Haque said Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis was the first to take to the streets demanding the implementation of the referendum verdict and announced nationwide programs following a major rally at Suhrawardy Udyan.

Iran’s armed forces have pledged to defend the ideals of the Islamic Revolution until death. The commitment was made in a joint statement issued by the General Staff of the Armed Forces and the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters to mark the death anniversary of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, founder of the Islamic Republic, and the anniversary of the Khordad 16 uprising.

The statement accused the United States and Israel of exposing the true nature of those who falsely claim to uphold human rights. It declared that the Iranian nation would not retreat in the face of threats or aggression and that the armed forces would continue to safeguard revolutionary principles.

The statement further asserted that Washington and Tel Aviv would have no choice but to submit to the divine will of Iran’s armed forces and its enlightened nation, calling on Iranians to unite behind their national leadership.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has made singing 'Vande Mataram' compulsory in all schools and madrasas across the state immediately after assuming office. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has strongly opposed the decision, urging the government to withdraw the order or exempt Muslim students from singing the song. Adhikari, however, has stated that everyone living in the country must show respect to both 'Vande Mataram' and 'Jana Gana Mana'.

In a statement, AIMPLB spokesperson Dr. S Q R Ilyas said that forcing any student to recite a song or text contrary to their religious beliefs constitutes a clear violation of fundamental rights. Adhikari defended his move by asserting that singing the national songs should be mandatory for all citizens. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju also backed the West Bengal government’s decision, describing 'Vande Mataram' as a national song that transcends religion or region.

The debate highlights a growing tension between state directives on national symbols and religious freedoms, with both sides holding firm to their positions.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced his support for Colombian far-right presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella ahead of the country's June 21 runoff election, according to AFP. Trump made the endorsement through a post on his Truth Social platform, describing the election as crucial for Colombia’s future and its relationship with the United States. He praised de la Espriella’s achievements and expressed honor in offering his full support.

De la Espriella unexpectedly won the first round of Colombia’s presidential election held the previous weekend. In the upcoming runoff, he will face left-wing senator Iván Cepeda. The endorsement marks a notable intervention by Trump in Latin American politics, highlighting his continued influence beyond U.S. borders.

The runoff outcome is expected to shape Colombia’s political direction and its ties with Washington, as both candidates represent sharply contrasting ideological positions.