Clashes erupted Sunday afternoon outside Los Angeles Metropolitan Detention Center as police declared the protest an illegal assembly. Hundreds were arrested during day-long demonstrations against the Trump administration’s immigration raids. Nearly 300 National Guard members were deployed to control the unrest. Protesters blocked the 101 Freeway, which police cleared using tear gas and projectiles. Mayor Karen Bass condemned violence and supported peaceful protests, while Governor Gavin Newsom requested the military’s withdrawal. President Trump called for restoring order and removing illegal immigrants.

Former US President Donald Trump’s travel ban on citizens from 12 countries is now in effect, aiming to block potential threats from foreign terrorists. The ban includes nations such as Afghanistan, Iran, and Somalia, with additional restrictions on seven more countries. Trump cited security concerns, lack of identity verification, and visa overstay issues as reasons. He referenced a recent attack in Colorado to justify the policy. Iran condemned the move as a display of hostility towards Muslims.

Environmental activist Greta Thunberg and other campaigners were detained by Israeli forces after their aid ship, part of the Freedom Flotilla, was intercepted in international waters while heading to Gaza. In a video, Thunberg called on Sweden to help secure their release. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition confirmed Israeli forces boarded the vessel and communication was lost. The ship had departed from Italy on June 1. Israel claimed the vessel was entering a restricted area and said aid would be rerouted to Gaza via authorized channels.

Former President Abdul Hamid returned to Bangladesh early Sunday after receiving medical treatment in Thailand. He landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 1:30 AM on a Thai Airways flight and completed immigration in a wheelchair by 2:45 AM. He left the airport around 3:00 AM. Hamid had earlier departed on May 8 amid political tensions. Reports say he is named in a murder case filed in January, which also includes former PM Sheikh Hasina and several top Awami League figures.

Former President Abdul Hamid has returned to Bangladesh after undergoing medical treatment in Thailand. He arrived in Dhaka early Sunday morning on a Thai Airways flight and left the airport without any official protocol. He appeared physically weak and was in a wheelchair, accompanied by his son and brother-in-law. Hamid had departed for Bangkok on May 8, nine months after staying in the country following the fall of the Awami League government. He is currently named in a murder case filed in January.

Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, senior joint secretary general of BNP, claimed that India never intends to maintain friendly relations with its neighboring countries. He accused India of taking deliberate actions to destabilize Bangladesh, including restrictions on goods transport, border killings, and mistreatment of fishermen. Sarjis Alam, chief organizer of the National Citizens Party (NCP) in the north, shared Rizvi’s statement on social media and expressed full support for any reasonable stance that serves the country’s interests.

On behalf of BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman, Aminul Haque visited families of those killed in the 24th mass uprising and enforced disappearances, delivering Eid gifts and financial aid. He met families of student leader Ramjan Mia Jibon and volunteer league leader Mokbul Hossain, as well as the family of Billal Gazi, a recently killed workers’ party leader. Aminul assured that BNP will stand by all martyr families and promised justice if elected to power.

Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus said the interim government formed after the July uprising is deeply committed to the development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Marking World Accreditation Day 2025, he urged continued efforts from the Bangladesh Accreditation Board (BAB) and stakeholders to boost sustainable industrialization and trade. Highlighting SMEs as vital to GDP and job creation, he stressed the need for global cooperation to overcome challenges. He also praised accreditation’s role in enhancing quality, removing trade barriers, and enabling international market access.

On Eid-ul-Azha, the Ziaur Rahman Foundation (ZRF) paid tribute at the mausoleum of former President and BNP founder Shaheed Ziaur Rahman in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka. Led by Acting Executive Director Professor Dr. Morshed Hasan Khan, ZRF members offered prayers, recited Fatiha, and participated in a special munajat. Over a hundred people, including doctors, engineers, professors, and officials, joined the visit. Dr. Khan emphasized that ZRF is a non-political organization dedicated to humanitarian service and will continue such activities in the future.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman called for free and fair elections without foreign interference, stressing the need to honor the sacrifices of martyrs. Speaking in Moulvibazar, he emphasized creating a vengeance-free society and criticized the misuse of education that lacks moral foundation. He urged curriculum reform based on ethics and accountability, highlighting the public's contribution to national progress. He warned that without moral responsibility, corruption would persist and the educated class would fail to serve as assets to the nation.

Saad bin Atef Al-Awlaki, leader of Yemen’s Al-Qaeda branch, issued a direct threat to U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk in a 30-minute video. He condemned the situation in Gaza, saying it has crossed all “red lines” and declared retaliation as “legitimate.” The video included images of several top U.S. officials. Formed in 2009, Yemen’s Al-Qaeda is considered the most dangerous faction post-Osama bin Laden’s death. Experts warn the video signals ongoing relevance amid Middle East tensions.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police has imposed a ban on all meetings, rallies, processions, and mass gatherings around the Chief Adviser’s official residence, Jamuna, and the Secretariat area starting Monday, June 9, 2025, until further notice. The ban covers nearby locations including Hotel Intercontinental Mor, Kakrail Mosque Mor, Officers Club Mor, and Mintu Road. This measure aims to maintain public order and ensure the security of the Chief Adviser. The announcement was made through a DMP press release signed by Commissioner Sheikh Md. Sajjat Ali.

Former UK City Minister Tulip Siddiq has denied allegations of land acquisition through political influence in Bangladesh. She reportedly sent a letter to Interim Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus requesting a meeting during his upcoming UK visit to address misunderstandings caused by the Anti-Corruption Commission. However, Dr Yunus’s press secretary said no such letter has been received. Tulip, niece of Sheikh Hasina, emphasized her British citizenship and stated she has no business or property interests in Bangladesh.

BNP leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has questioned the rationale behind postponing the upcoming national election to April next year. He asked who benefits from the delay and why the consensus to hold elections in December is being ignored. Speaking in Chattogram, he emphasized that December was agreed upon due to Ramadan, exams, and adverse weather. He warned that shifting the date without consensus raises suspicions of political motives in the absence of an elected government and parliament.

Former UK City Minister Tulip Siddiq has requested a meeting with Bangladesh's interim Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus during his London visit, aiming to resolve misunderstandings regarding corruption allegations brought against her and her mother by the ACC. Siddiq, niece of former PM Sheikh Hasina, denies the charges, calling them politically motivated. She says Bangladeshi authorities never contacted her or her legal team and claims the controversy disrupts her public service. An arrest warrant was recently issued against her in Bangladesh.