The officer-in-charge of Khulshi Police Station in Chattogram, Md Arifur Rahman, has been withdrawn following allegations that national team cricketer Nayeem Hasan was assaulted and taken to the station. The Chattogram Metropolitan Police confirmed on Saturday night that he has been attached to the police lines, and the officer-in-charge of Bakalia Police Station has been assigned to Khulshi.

Earlier, Sub-Inspector Md Shafiqul Islam Bhuiyan and Constable Md Russell Chowdhury of Khulshi Police Station were temporarily suspended for alleged unprofessional conduct toward Nayeem Hasan. The Chattogram Metropolitan Police also formed a three-member committee to investigate the incident.

The alleged assault occurred on Friday night in the Lalkhan Bazar area of Chattogram, sparking widespread criticism. The investigation committee’s findings are expected to determine further action.

Police in Purbadhala upazila of Netrokona arrested six people on Friday night for allegedly participating in a flash procession organized by banned units of the Chhatra League, Jubo League, and Awami League. The arrests followed reports of subversive activities and vehicle vandalism in different areas of the upazila. Those detained were identified as Rafiqul Islam Khokon, Masud Rana, Shahjahan, Ataur Rahman, Majharul Islam Prince, and Hazarat Ali.

According to police and local sources, the procession took place on Friday morning in Fazilpur area of the Shyamganj-Birishiri road, led by upazila Chhatra League general secretary Shahadat Hossain. A video of the event circulated on social media, showing slogans in support of Sheikh Hasina and former MP Ahmad Hossain. The footage was later shared from the verified Facebook page of the banned Awami League.

Police said a case was filed by BNP member Syed Jahangir Alam alias Monirul Haque, naming 33 individuals including Masud Rana as the main accused, with 30 to 35 others unidentified. The six detainees were sent to court, and operations to arrest the remaining suspects are ongoing.

An Indian smuggler was injured by Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) gunfire at the Latu border area of Barlekha upazila in Moulvibazar. The incident occurred around 10:25 p.m. on Saturday during a routine patrol by a BGB team. According to the 52 BGB Battalion, two suspected Indian smugglers entered Bangladesh and were challenged by the patrol team. When the suspects attempted to attack the BGB members with sharp weapons, the patrol fired two rounds in self-defense, injuring one of them.

Following the shooting, the injured smuggler and his accomplice fled back into Indian territory. The 52 BGB Battalion confirmed that intelligence investigations and legal procedures are ongoing regarding the incident. The BGB stated that it remains vigilant in preventing cross-border smuggling and maintaining law and order along the frontier.

Authorities have not released further details about the identities of the suspects or the extent of the injury sustained by the smuggler.

Bangladesh’s proposed national budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year has been set at 9.38 trillion taka, a figure described as significant within the country’s economic context. However, a comparison with the personal wealth of Elon Musk, recently reported to have surpassed one trillion US dollars following the stock market listing of SpaceX, reveals a striking disparity.

Based on an exchange rate of 122–125 taka per dollar, Musk’s total assets are valued between 134 and 138 trillion taka. This amount equals roughly 14 times the size of Bangladesh’s entire national budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The report highlights that the sum Bangladesh allocates annually for administration, education, health, infrastructure, defense, and social safety programs is equivalent to only one fourteenth of Musk’s declared wealth.

The comparison underscores the vast global wealth gap, illustrating how the fortune of a single individual can exceed the annual financial capacity of a developing nation.

Speakers at a roundtable in Dhaka sharply criticized India’s alleged push-in of people across the border and the killing of civilians along the frontier. The event, titled “Citizen Thoughts to Prevent Push-In at the Border,” was organized by the Desh Bachao Manush Bachao Andolon at the National Press Club’s VIP Lounge. Participants accused India’s government of acting out of religious bias and questioned why pro-India political figures were not being pushed in as well.

Speakers included leaders from the National Labor Party, National Democratic Party, and other nationalist organizations. They denounced remarks by India’s High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi about merging populations of the two countries and demanded clarification. Several participants alleged that India was pursuing hegemonic policies and exploiting Bangladesh despite its past support during the independence war.

The meeting called on Bangladesh’s foreign ministry to take a stronger stance and urged reinforcement of the Border Guard Bangladesh. Participants warned that citizens were ready to defend national sovereignty and that India’s alleged hostility toward Muslims would not go unanswered.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s student wing, Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), held a protest march and rally in Dhaka on Saturday night, accusing Islami Chhatra Shibir of staging fake abduction and disappearance incidents to falsely blame the government. The demonstration began at the Central Shaheed Minar and ended at Shahbagh intersection, where JCD activists chanted slogans condemning Shibir’s alleged actions.

During the rally, JCD leaders claimed that Shibir was insulting real victims by fabricating disappearance stories and spreading false accusations against the government online. They further alleged that Shibir operated secret networks involved in crimes such as rape and violence against women. Central organizational secretary Amanullah Aman described Shibir’s activities as hypocrisy, while general secretary Nasir Uddin Nasir cited a recent incident in Cumilla as a planned event linked to Shibir’s undisclosed committee members.

JCD president Rakibul Islam Rakib also condemned the alleged acts, asserting that Shibir’s staged incidents were intended to mislead the public and discredit the government.

Many Grameenphone subscribers who purchased the company’s FIFA World Cup Pass were unable to watch the opening ceremony and the first two days of matches, despite paying for access. The issue affected users of the Bioscope streaming platform, where the matches were supposed to be available. The packages, launched on May 11, offered three options: a 24-hour pass for Tk 28, a 7-day pass for Tk 127, and a 45-day pass for Tk 199. Customers reported that the streams stopped shortly after starting, leaving them unable to view the games.

Grameenphone acknowledged a technical glitch behind the disruption. The company’s Head of Communications, Sharafuddin Ahmed Chowdhury, told Amar Desh that an unexpected technical error caused interruptions for some users during the live streaming. He said the technical team prioritized restoring service as quickly as possible and apologized for the temporary inconvenience, thanking customers for their patience.

The report noted that it remains unclear how many of Grameenphone’s 84.9 million subscribers purchased the package, but even a small portion could represent significant financial losses for affected users.

Opposition Chief Whip and National Citizen Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam stated that friendship cannot be built by erecting barbed wire fences along borders or constructing dams on rivers. He made the remarks on Saturday during a divisional rally of the 11-party alliance in Chattogram.

Nahid Islam criticized the current government, claiming it has failed to achieve economic progress because it ignored the people’s mandate from the beginning. He alleged that police in Chattogram abducted a member of the national cricket team and warned that the public would face further consequences if reforms were not implemented. He also accused the government of adopting submissive policies that have led to renewed killings along the border.

He urged the government to initiate reforms and implement the July Charter immediately, warning that continued corruption and inequality would shorten the government’s time in power.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has announced that the Chattogram–Cox’s Bazar highway will be expanded from four to six lanes. Speaking at a public rally in Chakaria, Cox’s Bazar, on Saturday evening, he said the road had not been developed in the past 17 years and remained as it was left by the previous BNP government. Earlier in the day, he inaugurated the re-excavation of the historic Patli Canal in PMkhali, associated with late President Ziaur Rahman.

The Prime Minister emphasized that the BNP government prioritizes farmers, pledging to set fair prices for salt producers and to distribute agricultural cards to 8,000–10,000 farmers per district, each receiving Tk 2,500 in incentives. He also highlighted initiatives for women’s education, including making undergraduate and degree-level education free for women and expanding stipends to reach rural areas. Additional measures include family cards for rural households and special budget allocations for affordable healthcare.

Rahman said taxes on heart rings and dialysis equipment have been withdrawn to reduce treatment costs, while taxes were increased only on alcohol and cigarettes. He reaffirmed that the government’s programs aim to improve the lives of 200 million citizens.

Ten district headquarters hospitals across Bangladesh are set to inaugurate new Intensive Care Units (ICUs) on Sunday under the Emergency Response and Pandemic Preparedness (ERPP) project. Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Shakhawat Hossain will formally open the ICU operations, with the main ceremony taking place at Narayanganj General (Victoria) Hospital at 10 a.m. The remaining nine hospitals will join the event virtually.

According to the Ministry of Health, each ICU has been equipped with pediatric ventilators and oxygen concentrators, and necessary medical staff have already been appointed. The hospitals include those in Munshiganj, Tangail, Sunamganj, Gopalganj, Chuadanga, Narayanganj, Jashore, Sherpur, Madaripur, and Bagerhat. Officials stated that the new facilities will enable both children and adults to receive advanced emergency and critical care services locally.

Health officials noted that once fully operational, these ICUs will reduce the need for patients to travel to Dhaka or other major cities for intensive care, improving access to quality treatment at the district level.

Law Minister Asaduzzaman has emphasized the need to reduce the trend of talented Bangladeshi engineers moving abroad and to create an environment that allows their skills and innovation to contribute to national development and industrialization. Speaking as the chief guest at an event held at the IEB building in Dhaka on Saturday, he said the government is prioritizing job creation, technology-based education, and innovation-friendly planning to achieve this goal.

He noted that Bangladeshi engineers have long played a leading role through their intellect, dedication, and professionalism, but many choose to settle abroad after gaining higher education and skills. The minister stressed that retaining this skilled workforce is essential for the country’s progress in development, industrialization, and technological advancement. He added that the proposed national budget gives top priority to education, particularly technical and technological fields.

Asaduzzaman also highlighted the importance of transparency, accountability, and cost-efficiency in implementing development projects funded by public money. He called on engineers to ensure earthquake-resistant, safe, and environmentally friendly infrastructure and to help build a modern, self-reliant Bangladesh.

India has returned the body of Mujibur Rahman Mujib, a 26-year-old Bangladeshi man who was shot dead by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) near the Dattagram border in Kulaura, Moulvibazar. The handover took place on Saturday evening around 7 p.m. through the Chatlapur customs station. Family members, police officials, senior officers from both the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and BSF, and local union council members were present during the repatriation.

According to local authorities, Mujib, son of Azizur Rahman from Dattagram, was killed by BSF gunfire on Friday evening after 5 p.m. near the Manu River in the border area. Following the incident, BSF and Indian police recovered the body and took it to the morgue of Unakoti Hospital in India. The return of the body was confirmed by Lieutenant Colonel Sarkar Asif Mahmud, commander of the 46 BGB Battalion.

Mujib’s family members said he had gone to the Manu River to fish when the shooting occurred.

Jamiat-e-Ulama-e-Islam Bangladesh has strongly protested the initiative to make music, dance, and drama compulsory in primary education. The organization’s leaders urged the government to reconsider and cancel the decision, emphasizing the need to appoint religious teachers in primary schools as previously promised. The statement was made at a meeting of the Dhaka South unit held at the organization’s central office in Purana Paltan, where Secretary General Maulana Manjurul Islam Afendi spoke as chief guest.

During the meeting, Afendi said that most people in Bangladesh believe in religious and moral values, and the education system should nurture morality, character, patriotism, humanity, and faith-based ethics. He argued that making music, dance, and drama mandatory for young children does not align with the country’s social, cultural, and religious realities.

The leaders called for suspending the initiative and urged the government to consult educationists, religious scholars, and guardians before finalizing any decision. They also reiterated their demand for the swift implementation of the government’s earlier commitment to appoint religious teachers in primary schools.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Leader of the Opposition Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said the current government is not a people's government, accusing it of riding to power through corruption and ignoring public welfare. He made the remarks on Saturday afternoon at a divisional rally organized by an 11-party alliance at Laldighi Maidan in Chattogram, demanding implementation of the referendum verdict, reduction of public suffering, and control of commodity prices. The rally drew large crowds from across the division, with heavy police deployment around the venue.

Dr. Rahman criticized the government for failing to respect the people's mandate, alleging that 70 percent of citizens’ votes were disregarded. He warned that if the government does not change course, a movement for its removal will begin from Chattogram. Other alliance leaders, including LDP Chairman Col. Oli Ahmed and NCP Convenor Nahid Islam, accused the government of corruption, economic mismanagement, and suppressing dissent. They called for reforms, respect for democratic rights, and implementation of the July charter.

Speakers emphasized that ignoring public expectations and democratic values would threaten national unity and stability, urging the government to engage with opposition forces for meaningful reform.

Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milan announced that the government plans to distribute 450,000 school uniforms to primary school students across the country by July. He made the statement on Saturday afternoon while speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration and tree-planting ceremony of the four-story Bishweshwar Poddar Building at Panchamighat High School in Sadipur Union, Sonargaon.

The minister said that the Prime Minister has directed that every primary school student should receive a uniform. As part of a pilot project, work has already begun to distribute the uniforms. Following the July distribution, under Project Number Five, all students nationwide will receive shoes, socks, pants, shirts, salwar-kameez, and school bags.

The announcement reflects the government’s ongoing efforts to support primary education and ensure equal access to basic school necessities for children across the country.