A man named Akash, aged 25, died after falling from a five-story building while allegedly attempting theft in Kuliarchar, Kishoreganj. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Zaman Tower in the municipal area. Akash, son of Jewel Mia from Chararban area of Ward 5, reportedly fell while trying to escape after being chased by locals.

According to eyewitnesses and residents, Akash had earlier been accused of stealing air conditioner pipes and electrical wires from the Kuliarchar Model Mosque. Locals pursued him, prompting him to flee to Zaman Tower. When spotted inside the building, he was again chased, during which he fell and landed on a battery-run autorickshaw before hitting the road. He was seriously injured and taken to Kuliarchar Upazila Health Complex, where doctors declared him dead.

Police stated that an inquest report is being prepared, and the body will be sent for autopsy as part of the legal process. The incident has caused considerable commotion in the area.

Healthcare services at Satkania Upazila Health Complex in Chattogram have been severely disrupted due to a prolonged shortage of doctors, vacant posts, absenteeism, and housing problems. Out of 38 approved consultant and medical officer positions, six consultant and eleven medical officer posts remain vacant, causing significant suffering for thousands of patients seeking treatment.

Local Member of Parliament Shahjahan Chowdhury recently visited the facility to assess the situation. Chattogram Civil Surgeon Jahangir Alam Chowdhury stated that the MP was informed about the ongoing issues, and higher authorities have been urged to address the shortage of doctors and other problems promptly. Hospital sources reported that around 12,000 patients received treatment in the past month, with 60 to 70 inpatients daily, but the lack of sufficient doctors has severely affected service quality.

Several doctors are currently on training or deputation at other hospitals, while some are accused of irregular attendance. Dilapidated residential buildings have discouraged doctors from living on-site, complicating emergency response. The Resident Medical Officer said the authorities have been notified and expressed hope for a quick resolution.

A special meeting of the cabinet began on Thursday morning at the cabinet room of the National Parliament Building, chaired by the Prime Minister or Leader of the House. The meeting was convened ahead of the presentation of the national budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year.

According to the agenda, the meeting will review and approve the revised budget for the previous fiscal year and the draft of the 'Specification (Supplementary) Act, 2026'. It will also consider approval of the draft budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year and the 'Specification Act, 2026'. In addition, proposals related to income tax, customs, VAT, and other revenue collection and management for the upcoming fiscal year are included. The Finance Division prepared the revised and proposed budget drafts, while the Internal Resources Division prepared the tax and revenue proposals.

The government is reportedly considering measures to provide some relief for ordinary citizens while maintaining focus on revenue collection needs.

A college teacher in Sunamganj has alleged that she was dismissed after highlighting discrimination in the allocation of coaching classes within her institution. On June 10, 2026, at a press conference in Sunamganj municipal auditorium, Hasina Hasnat, a lecturer in the Bangla department of Alhaj Jamsed-Ashia College in Betganj Bazar, claimed she lost her job for pointing out irregularities in a college WhatsApp group. She said she was prevented from taking classes on May 5 under the instruction of the acting principal, without being given any notice or chance to defend herself.

Hasnat stated that the college, built through local efforts, is now suffering from irregularities, lack of transparency, and unilateral decisions that are damaging its educational environment and reducing student enrollment. She urged authorities to investigate the matter impartially and ensure justice.

Acting Principal Ali Ahmad responded that the teacher faced allegations of grouping and misconduct, adding that the college operates with part-time teachers and lacks formal recruitment procedures.

One person was killed and at least ten others were injured in a clash between two groups during a village arbitration in Chapainawabganj. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon in Durlovpur area of Shajahanpur Union under Sadar upazila. The deceased was identified as Ibrahim Ali, 35, son of Shawkat Ali from Durlovpur’s Ward 9. Police confirmed the information and said the clash erupted during a meeting aimed at resolving a dispute.

According to police, the conflict had been ongoing for several days after some local drug traffickers were handed over to the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). During the arbitration, an argument broke out between the two sides, which escalated into a violent confrontation. Ibrahim Ali sustained serious injuries from a spear attack and was taken to the district hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Ten others were injured and are receiving treatment.

Additional Superintendent of Police ANM Wasim Firoz stated that an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause and identify those involved. Legal action has been initiated, and the body has been sent for autopsy.

Sylhet Metropolitan Police (SMP) has announced new traffic management measures on the Dhaka–Sylhet highway to reduce congestion and public suffering caused by ongoing repair and construction work between Humayun Rashid Chattar and Chandipul. The special traffic instructions will take effect from June 12, according to a public notice issued on Wednesday.

Under the new system, all Dhaka-bound vehicles from Sylhet will use a one-way route from Humayun Rashid Chattar to Chandipul to ensure smoother traffic flow. Vehicles entering Sylhet from Dhaka and southern regions will turn left at Chandipul to use Bangabir Road and then proceed to their respective bus terminals in Kadamtali. The arrangement aims to ease vehicle pressure and maintain normal traffic speed during the construction period.

The notice also prohibits illegal structures and parking on key points including Humayun Rashid Chattar, Chandipul, Babna Point, the southern side of Keane Bridge, and near Kadamtali bus terminal. Authorities warned that legal action will be taken against violators and urged all citizens, transport owners, and drivers to comply with the new directives for public interest.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to make his first official foreign visit to Malaysia, as confirmed by Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed in the National Parliament on Wednesday. This will be Rahman’s first overseas trip since forming a BNP-led government in February 2026, ending weeks of speculation about his initial diplomatic destination.

Traditionally, newly appointed Bangladeshi prime ministers begin their foreign engagements with a pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia for Umrah. However, the recent conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel has created instability in the Middle East, leading to the cancellation of that plan. The government also considered Bhutan, a SAARC member state, as a possible first destination before ultimately selecting Malaysia.

Analysts have described the decision to choose Malaysia for the first state visit as both positive and timely, reflecting a pragmatic approach to regional diplomacy under the new administration.

Bangladesh’s Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury is set to present a Tk 9.38 trillion national budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year in Parliament on Thursday afternoon. The budget, the first under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s BNP government, comes amid severe economic pressure, weak banking performance, low export growth, and a major revenue deficit. The government plans to rely heavily on bank borrowing to finance a projected Tk 2.43 trillion deficit, with Tk 1.12 trillion expected from the banking sector.

The budget emphasizes implementing a new pay scale for public servants, doubling allocations for health, and expanding tax exemptions for women entrepreneurs, startups, and renewable energy ventures. It also proposes raising the tax-free income threshold, reducing duties on electric vehicles and locally produced electronics, and offering tax relief for freelancers and content creators. However, new advance taxes on retail sales and higher duties on tobacco and construction materials may increase consumer costs.

According to the Finance Division, the budget aims to stimulate domestic industries, attract investment, and create jobs while maintaining corporate tax stability. Implementation is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2026.

Bangladesh’s Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury will present the 2026–27 national budget in parliament today at 3 p.m., marking the first budget under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s BNP-led government. According to the state news agency BSS, the proposed budget size is expected to reach Tk 9.38 trillion, the largest in the country’s history. The budget aims for 6.5 percent GDP growth and plans to reduce inflation to 7.5 percent amid persistent price pressures.

The draft budget prioritizes 13 key areas, including inflation control, food security, economic recovery, and employment generation. It also proposes Tk 225 crore for an entrepreneurship development fund and Tk 2,000 crore for SMEs, alongside partial implementation of a new pay scale for public servants. Major allocations include Tk 138,339 crore for family and farmer card programs. Revenue collection is targeted at Tk 6.95 trillion, 23 percent higher than the current year, with a projected deficit of Tk 2.43 trillion.

Economists cited challenges such as high inflation, declining private investment, and growing subsidy burdens. The government plans to rely on domestic and foreign borrowing to bridge the deficit while introducing digital reforms like the ‘BanglaBiz’ one-stop service and online tax systems.

Bangladesh stands on the brink of a historic achievement as it faces Australia in the second One Day International (ODI) of a three-match series at Mirpur today. After defeating Australia in the opening match, Bangladesh leads the series 1–0 and needs just one more victory to secure its first-ever ODI series win against the visitors. The team, led by Mehidy Hasan Miraz, enters the match with strong confidence, buoyed by three consecutive home series victories.

All-rounder Mosaddek Hossain Saikat expressed optimism about Bangladesh’s chances, saying the team believes in its process and ability to win. The pace attack, featuring Nahid Rana, Taskin Ahmed, and Mustafizur Rahman, played a key role in dismantling the Australian batting lineup in the first match, raising expectations for another strong performance.

Australia, meanwhile, aims to bounce back after the opening defeat. Wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey said the team still has two matches to recover and intends to correct earlier mistakes. The outcome will determine whether Bangladesh makes history or Australia stages a comeback.

Police in Shariatpur detained two Awami League activists following a raid on a gathering allegedly organized under the pretext of a khichuri event. The operation took place on Wednesday night, June 10, in the Bildeonia area of Rajnagar Union under Naria upazila. Acting on a tip-off, Naria police arrived at the scene, prompting many participants to flee, leaving behind cooked food and other items. Two individuals, identified as residents Saiful Islam, 22, and Zobayer Islam Onik, 21, were arrested.

According to police sources, both detainees are believed to be involved in Awami League politics. Authorities stated that the raid was part of ongoing surveillance on political gatherings in the area. The local police chief confirmed that legal action against the detainees is in process.

The incident has sparked widespread discussion in the locality, and police said further investigation is underway to determine the nature of the gathering and take necessary legal measures.

An elderly Indian Muslim man has been stranded for several days in the no-man’s land between India and Bangladesh near the Dewanganj border in Jamalpur. Local sources and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) reported that members of India’s Border Security Force (BSF) from Assam’s Nandirchar camp attempted to push the man, a resident of Chennai, into Bangladesh through the Jhaudanga border. The BGB and local residents intervened to prevent the push-in, but the man remained trapped between the two countries, suffering from hunger and exposure.

BGB commander Lieutenant Colonel Hasanur Rahman stated that BSF has repeatedly tried to push people across the border illegally and that BGB remains on high alert. Despite attempts to resolve the issue through a flag meeting, no solution was reached. Local residents and rights activists described the incident as part of a growing pattern of Indian Muslim citizens being forced toward Bangladesh. Human rights worker Jahangir Selim said such actions violate international law and human rights principles.

Observers at the scene questioned the humanitarian implications, noting that the stranded man’s plight highlights broader concerns about citizenship, identity, and state responsibility along the border.

Bangladesh’s Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested two suspects in connection with the killing of BNP leader Billal Hossain Talukder in Dhaka’s Mouchak area. The detainees are identified as Siraj, the fourth accused in the case and alleged mastermind, and Rakibul Islam Shihab, known as Golden Rakib, the tenth accused. RAB-3 confirmed the arrests in a text message on Wednesday night, stating that the operation was conducted in separate raids in Lakshmipur district. With these arrests, a total of four suspects have now been detained in the case.

According to RAB-3, the arrests followed the fatal stabbing of Billal Hossain Talukder during a mediation meeting at the Anarkali Market area of Mouchak on Monday night. Billal, a former convener of the Swechchhasebak Dal’s Ramna unit, was taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital in critical condition, where doctors declared him dead around 9:15 p.m. Authorities said further details about the investigation would be shared later.

The arrests mark a key development in the ongoing investigation into the high-profile killing, which has drawn attention within political circles.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman announced that the government will launch an e-Health Card pilot program in five districts within 180 days. He made the statement in parliament while responding to a question from BNP lawmaker Shamsur Rahman Shimul Biswas. The project, awaiting approval, will begin in Khulna, Noakhali, Bogura, Sirajganj, and Narsingdi. The e-Health Card will be linked to an electronic referral system and an electronic patient management system.

The Prime Minister outlined several initiatives under the government’s 180-day program, including family cards for women heads of households, farmer cards, and debt waivers for small agricultural loans. He also mentioned monthly honorariums for religious workers across mosques, temples, pagodas, and churches, as well as canal excavation projects, tree plantation drives, and free school uniforms for primary students.

Additional measures include expanding renewable energy production, increasing education loan limits for students going to Japan, and launching a youth sports talent program titled “Notun Kuri Sports-2026.”

A local leader of the Krishak Dal, Badal Morol, aged 38, was killed in an attack by unidentified assailants in Bagerhat’s Sadar upazila on Tuesday night. According to local sources, the incident occurred around 11 p.m. at Niyoti Mor in Fakirhat upazila when helmeted attackers assaulted Badal Morol and ward BNP president Abdullah Morol with sharp weapons. Badal died on the spot, and Abdullah was seriously injured. Following the news, tension escalated in the area, and angry supporters staged a protest march in Baruipara.

Eyewitnesses reported that during the protest, some individuals moved toward the local Jamaat-e-Islami office and vandalized it, damaging furniture and signboards. No Jamaat members were present at the time. Police have deployed additional forces to maintain order and are investigating both the killing and the vandalism.

BNP leaders denied involvement in the attack on the Jamaat office, claiming that spontaneous protesters might have acted independently. Jamaat leaders, however, alleged that their office was deliberately targeted despite having no connection to the killing.