Bangladesh’s State Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. M A Muhit, announced that the government will introduce an ‘e-health card’ system to digitally connect all levels of healthcare, from primary centers to specialized hospitals. The initiative aims to create a national referral network where each citizen will have a unique health ID. When patients visit hospitals, their medical records will automatically appear in the system, ensuring continuity of care and improved coordination across facilities.

Dr. Muhit explained that the e-health card will allow patients to access their complete medical history and prescriptions electronically. It will also help reduce unnecessary medication by maintaining transparent electronic records. The system is part of the government’s broader plan to digitalize the healthcare sector, improve efficiency, and ensure timely treatment through a structured referral process.

According to the minister, the e-health card will modernize patient management, enhance transparency, and strengthen Bangladesh’s overall health infrastructure by integrating digital tools into everyday medical services.

Three people were killed in a road accident in Mohanpur upazila of Rajshahi on Wednesday morning. The collision occurred in front of Kharail Mill Ghar on the Rajshahi-Naogaon highway when a Mahindra vehicle and a truck crashed head-on. One person, identified as Maruf Hossain, son of Mohammad Ali from Manda in Naogaon, died at the scene, while two others succumbed to their injuries at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital.

According to Mohanpur Police Station Officer-in-Charge Modachher Hossain Khan, the accident also left three others injured. He stated that a case over the road accident will be filed and necessary steps are being taken to hand over the bodies to their families.

The incident highlights ongoing road safety concerns in the region, as authorities continue to investigate the cause of the collision and process legal formalities.

Two passengers were killed when a dump truck ran over a CNG-powered autorickshaw in Madhabpur upazila of Habiganj on Wednesday morning. The accident occurred around 10 a.m. in the Bejura area along the Dhaka-Sylhet highway. The victims were identified as Akkas Mia, son of Babu Mia from Bengadoba village, and Monowara Begum, wife of Dr. Kamrul Islam from Noyapara Sayham Nagar.

According to police and eyewitnesses, the autorickshaw was traveling from Noyapara to Madhabpur when it was struck by a sand-laden dump truck, killing two passengers on the spot and seriously injuring two others. Fire service personnel and highway police from Shayestaganj rescued the victims and took the injured to the upazila health complex for treatment.

Shayestaganj Highway Police Officer-in-Charge Anjan Chakma stated that legal procedures regarding the incident are underway.

A man named Pankaj Shil, aged 35, was killed and another person, Tilak Shil, aged 40, was critically injured after being stabbed by suspected muggers in Patiya upazila of Chattogram on Tuesday night. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. in the Chakrashala area of Kochuai Union. Locals apprehended one suspect, identified as Abidul Islam, a 40-year-old resident of Gaibandha district, and handed him over to police.

According to local accounts, three people, including one wearing a burqa, were seen standing suspiciously by the roadside. When Pankaj and Tilak approached them to ask about their identity, an argument broke out, leading to the stabbing. Both victims were taken to Patiya Upazila Health Complex and later referred to Chattogram Medical College Hospital, where Pankaj died on the way. Tilak remains in critical condition in the ICU.

Police said the attackers are members of a mugging group. The detained suspect is being interrogated, and efforts are underway to identify and arrest the remaining two suspects. Legal proceedings are in progress.

A mobile court of RAJUK conducted an operation on June 10, 2026, in the Baigartek area of Monowara Housing, Pallabi, Dhaka. The court, led by Executive Magistrate Shahnaz Parvin Beethi along with authorized officers and building inspectors, disconnected electricity connections to 10 out of 11 under-construction buildings. The action was taken because the buildings were not being constructed according to RAJUK-approved designs.

During the operation, DPDC representatives assisted in disconnecting the power supply and seizing electric meters from the buildings. The affected properties included structures ranging from one to ten stories, owned by various individuals such as Badrul Monir, Nasir Uddin, Kamrul, Monir Hossain, and others. In some cases, parts of unauthorized structures, including walls and cantilevers, were demolished.

The mobile court’s enforcement aims to ensure compliance with approved building plans under RAJUK’s jurisdiction in Bawnia Mouza, Subzone 3/1. The operation reflects ongoing efforts to curb unauthorized construction in Dhaka’s residential areas.

A fire broke out early Wednesday at Jamtoil Purbo Bazar in Kamarkhand upazila of Sirajganj, destroying seven shops and causing an estimated loss of around Tk 4 million, according to affected traders. The blaze, which started around 6 a.m., is suspected by locals to have originated from an electrical short circuit before spreading to a rice hotel, sweet shop, salon, electronics store, and other small businesses.

The affected shop owners include Lal Mohan, Ratan Das, Rezaul Karim, Chan Mia, Lal Mia, Ripon, and Shahjahan. Fire service, police, and local residents managed to bring the fire under control after more than an hour of effort, but by then all the shops had been completely burned. Traders reported losing all goods and cash in the incident.

Farid Uddin, warehouse inspector of Kamarkhand Fire Service and Civil Defense, said the extent of the damage would be confirmed after investigation. Several traders appealed for government assistance following the losses.

At least 30 passengers were injured when two passenger buses, Hanif Paribahan and Bauphal Travels, collided head-on on the Dhaka-Barishal highway in Uzirpur’s Notun Shikarpur area early Wednesday night. The accident occurred amid rain, damaging the front sections of both vehicles. Injured passengers were rescued and taken to Uzirpur Upazila Health Complex and Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital in Barishal.

Police and fire service teams from Uzirpur and the highway station responded immediately after receiving the report, assisting locals in rescuing the injured and sending them to hospitals. The identities of the injured were not immediately known. Both buses have been seized by authorities following the crash.

According to Uzirpur Model Police Station officials, traffic movement on the highway was restored after the damaged vehicles were removed. The situation on the Dhaka-Barishal highway has since returned to normal.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has announced that future peacekeeping missions will be modern and technology-driven. He made the statement on Wednesday morning at the International United Nations Peacekeepers Day event held at Senakunja in Dhaka Cantonment. The Prime Minister said the sacrifices of peacekeepers will remain a shining example in the nation’s history and reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to global peace under the UN flag.

He paid deep tribute to Bangladeshi peacekeepers who have sacrificed their lives for world peace since 1988, noting that 175 members have been martyred and many others injured while serving in UN missions. Rahman expressed condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the departed souls. He emphasized that the dedication of Bangladeshi peacekeepers demonstrates their resolve to defend not only national sovereignty but also global peace.

The Prime Minister added that the government remains committed to honoring the families of fallen and injured peacekeepers and to strengthening Bangladesh’s role in future UN peacekeeping operations through modernization and technology integration.

Gold prices in Bangladesh have dropped significantly following a decline in the global market. The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) announced a reduction of Tk 6,591 per bhori, setting the new price for 22-carat gold at Tk 222,782 per bhori. The revised rates took effect from 10 a.m. on Wednesday, according to a BAJUS notice.

The association stated that the price of pure gold in the local market had decreased, prompting the adjustment. Under the new pricing, 21-carat gold now costs Tk 212,635 per bhori, 18-carat gold Tk 182,250, and traditional gold Tk 148,424 per bhori. The last adjustment was made on June 6, when BAJUS reduced the price by Tk 5,482 per bhori.

So far this year, BAJUS has adjusted gold prices 72 times, with 37 increases and 35 decreases, reflecting ongoing volatility in both local and international markets.

As the World Cup draws near, football enthusiasm is surging across Rajshahi city and its surrounding villages. From tea stalls and markets to schools, offices, and universities, conversations are dominated by football. Streets, rooftops, and local shops are adorned with colorful flags and jerseys, while fans eagerly debate their favorite teams and players.

Communities in areas such as Sahebbazar, Laxmipur, Puthia, and Tanore are organizing collective viewing events, with many already collecting funds to set up large screens for night matches. Shops in Sahebbazar, New Market, and other town centers are seeing brisk sales of team jerseys, particularly those of Argentina and Brazil, followed by France, Portugal, and England.

Supporters of Argentina and Brazil remain the most visible, with massive flags displayed on rooftops and buildings. Social media is also buzzing with fan activity. Across Rajshahi, the atmosphere has turned festive as residents count down the days to the tournament’s opening whistle.

As Bangladesh’s BNP government prepares to present its first national budget, the country’s aviation and tourism industries are urging the government to move beyond nominal allocations and introduce a coherent policy framework they say has been missing for decades. Industry leaders argue that such a framework could transform these strategically important sectors into key drivers of economic growth.

Aviation operators are calling for tax relief on jet fuel, aircraft leasing, and airline operations to reduce costs and enhance competitiveness. They also seek budgetary support for operational readiness of the new terminal at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Tourism entrepreneurs, meanwhile, want the long-delayed National Tourism Master Plan implemented, along with investment incentives, institutional backing, and an electronic visa system to attract foreign visitors.

Stakeholders view the 2026–27 budget as a test of the BNP’s election pledge to make Bangladesh a regional aviation hub and a globally competitive tourism destination by 2034. They emphasize that the budget’s true measure will be whether it signals long-term policy commitment rather than just allocation size.

Rail communication between Jamalpur and Dhaka was suspended after a coach of the intercity Brahmaputra Express derailed near the College Road rail crossing in Mymensingh city on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m., leaving several trains stranded on the route and causing severe inconvenience to passengers. Railway authorities immediately launched rescue operations and dispatched a relief train to the site to restore normal service.

According to railway officials, the Brahmaputra Express had departed from Dewanganj in Jamalpur for Dhaka when one of its coaches derailed upon reaching Mymensingh. Police confirmed that no casualties had been reported so far, though the condition of the rail track was being examined. The derailment disrupted train movement on the Jamalpur-Dhaka route, prompting passengers to seek alternative transport options.

Authorities assured that efforts were underway to lift the derailed coach and resume train operations as soon as possible. An investigation will follow to determine the cause of the derailment once recovery work is completed.

The trial of former Member of Parliament Shamim Osman and 11 others begins today at the International Crimes Tribunal-1 in Dhaka. The case involves charges of crimes against humanity linked to killings during the July Revolution in Narayanganj. The proceedings start with opening statements before a three-member judicial panel led by Justice Golam Mortuza Mojumdar, with Justices Shafiul Alam Mahmud and Mohitul Haque Enam Chowdhury as members. The first witness testimony is also scheduled for the same day.

Earlier, on May 13, the tribunal rejected the defendants’ petitions seeking discharge from the charges and ordered the trial to proceed. The accused include Shamim Osman’s son Imtinan Osman Ayon, nephew Azmeri Osman, Ayon’s brother-in-law Minhaj Uddin Ahmed Vicky, former Narayanganj Rifles Club president Tanvir Ahmed Titu, and several former local leaders and activists from Narayanganj.

The tribunal’s decision marks the formal start of a high-profile case concerning alleged crimes committed during a politically turbulent period in Narayanganj.

Islami Bank Bangladesh has failed to maintain its required cash reserve ratio (CRR) with Bangladesh Bank amid a liquidity crisis following the appointment of new chairman Khurshid Alam. Over the past week, depositors withdrew Tk 4,240 crore, and total deposits fell further in the last two days. The bank has sought Tk 10,000 crore in special liquidity support from the central bank, which is closely monitoring the situation but has not yet decided on the request.

According to bank sources, deposits dropped from Tk 1,84,382 crore on May 31 to Tk 1,80,141 crore on June 7, while the bank’s current account balance with the central bank fell from Tk 7,015 crore to Tk 2,600 crore. The central bank confirmed that Islami Bank’s CRR requirement of about Tk 5,000 crore could not be met due to excessive withdrawals. The unrest began after former deputy governor Khurshid Alam was appointed chairman on May 24, prompting protests from depositors and shareholders.

Protesters have continued demonstrations for nine consecutive days, demanding Alam’s removal and expressing concern over the safety of their deposits. The central bank has stated it is prepared for any situation as it monitors developments.

A tea vendor named Hasan Sardar, aged 35, was killed in a mob beating at Chandkhali Bazar in Paikgacha upazila of Khulna on Sunday night. He was taken to the upazila health complex in critical condition, where doctors declared him dead. Hasan was the son of Malek Sardar from Kalidaspur village. His uncle Sirajul filed a case naming ten people in connection with the incident.

According to the victim’s relatives, the conflict began when a local man, Kuddus Gazi, urinated near Hasan’s tea stall, leading to an argument. Kuddus allegedly called Nazmul Huda Mintu, a local political figure and cattle market leaseholder, who then assaulted Hasan multiple times throughout the evening. After losing consciousness, Hasan was later taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Following the incident, locals vandalized and set fire to the houses of Kuddus Gazi and his brother.

Nazmul Huda Mintu denied involvement, claiming he arrived only to rescue Hasan. Police confirmed the death resulted from mob beating and said legal action would follow upon the officer’s return from Khulna.