A BNP leader in Netrokona’s Kalmakanda upazila has been removed from his party position following allegations against his son. Gedu Mia, president of the Kharnai Union BNP, lost his post a day after a written complaint was filed with the local police accusing his son of threatening and verbally abusing a religious scholar. The incident reportedly involved phone calls made to Maulana Shafiqul Islam after he provided information to police about drug activities.

According to a press release signed by Upazila BNP office secretary Jihad Khan (Mitul), Gedu Mia was relieved of his duties on Saturday night. The statement cited specific allegations, breach of party discipline, social disorder, and moral misconduct as reasons for his removal. Babul Mia, the union BNP’s senior vice-president, has been appointed acting president.

Kalmakanda Police Station Officer-in-Charge Sajal Sarkar confirmed receipt of the written complaint and said the matter is under serious investigation.

A preliminary investigation into the recent fire at the cargo village area of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport has indicated that the blaze may have originated from a short circuit. The finding emerged during a meeting held at the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) office on Sunday, attended by the civil aviation minister, state minister, CAAB chairman, airline executives, and business representatives. The fire broke out late Friday night near Gate 9 of the airport’s cargo section and was quickly brought under control, preventing major damage.

Investigators said the cause is not yet confirmed as the inquiry continues, focusing on technical and safety aspects. Officials noted that repeated fires attributed to short circuits raise questions about structural weaknesses and lapses in safety management. The state minister emphasized accountability, stating that negligence, if proven, would lead to strict action to prevent recurrence.

The final report will detail the confirmed cause, identify any responsible parties, and include recommendations to strengthen electrical and fire safety systems across the cargo operations.

The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) has announced a three-day ‘Skill Development Training Course’ for college-level physical education teachers from the Dhaka and Mymensingh regions, starting Tuesday. According to an official notice, the program will be held in three batches, each consisting of 35 participants, totaling 105 trainees.

The first batch will train from June 9 to 11 and the second from June 13 to 15 at the Government Physical Education College in Dhaka. The third batch will train from June 16 to 18 at the Government Physical Education College in Mymensingh. Eligible applicants must be B.P.Ed-qualified physical education teachers from government or non-government colleges, with at least two years of service and under 50 years of age. Applications must be submitted via a designated Google link by June 8 at 5 p.m.

Selected participants must bring institutional clearance, two passport-size photos, and sports attire for practical classes. Travel and daily allowances will be covered by their respective institutions, as stated in the DSHE notice.

A 30-year-old man named Md. Jasim Uddin, identified as mentally challenged, died early Sunday, June 7, 2026, while undergoing treatment at Feni General Hospital. He had been brought to the hospital around 11 p.m. on Saturday by unidentified individuals after being found injured near the city’s Boro Mosque area. Hospital officials confirmed that he had visible injury marks and died during treatment.

Police later identified the victim as the son of the late Tomsir Ali from Ronkeli village in Golapganj, Sylhet. According to Feni Model Police Station’s officer-in-charge Gazi Muhammad Fouzol Azim, Jasim Uddin was involved in a scuffle and altercation in the Boro Mosque area on Saturday night, during which he was beaten. The Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) has confirmed his identity and is conducting an inquiry into the incident.

Authorities stated that legal procedures are underway, and the body has been kept in the hospital morgue pending further investigation.

Railway police in Ishwardi, Pabna, recovered 725 grams of heroin worth about Tk 7.25 million during a special anti-drug operation on the Dhaka–Rajshahi-bound Dhumketu Express on Sunday, June 7, 2026. The operation was conducted under the direction of Pakshi Railway District Superintendent of Police Md Mehedi Hasan and supervised by Rajshahi Railway Police Station.

Officers found a blue travel bag placed above seats 39 and 40 in coach Exta-2, which aroused suspicion. Upon inspection, they discovered eight packets hidden in the bottom of the bag—seven containing 100 grams each and one containing 25 grams of heroin. The total 725 grams were seized as evidence. Ishwardi Railway Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md Ziaur Rahman confirmed the recovery and said an investigation is underway to identify and arrest those involved.

Railway police stated that regular operations against drug trafficking and smuggling will continue, with priority given to identifying and prosecuting offenders.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) stopped the Border Security Force (BSF) of India from pushing 10 women and children into Bangladesh through the Barobari border in Panchagarh on Sunday. This was the third consecutive day that BGB prevented such an attempt. The group, including three children and two women, was seen sitting under the open sky on the zero line, enduring harsh conditions without food or water.

According to BGB and local residents, BSF tried to push the group into Bangladesh early Friday morning, leading to several flag meetings between the two border forces, but no resolution was reached. Around 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, BSF again attempted to move the group across the zero line, prompting BGB to intervene. The situation became tense until local people arrived, after which BSF withdrew with the group.

One of the stranded individuals, Abdus Salam, told reporters that they had run out of food and water and were surviving without any assistance.

A 17-year-old youth named Oliullah Farazi died after being struck by lightning while fishing with his father in the Payra River near the sluice gate area of Pachakoralia Union in Taltoli upazila of Barguna. The incident occurred around 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Oliullah, son of Lokman Farazi, was fishing from a boat when sudden rain and thunder began, leading to the fatal strike. He lost consciousness immediately and was later declared dead at Amtali Upazila Health Complex.

According to local sources, the tragedy unfolded before the eyes of his father, leaving the community in deep mourning. Police from Taltoli station were dispatched to the scene following the report. Officer-in-Charge Saeedul Islam confirmed that necessary legal procedures are underway.

The incident has cast a pall of grief over the area, highlighting the recurring dangers of lightning strikes during fishing activities in coastal regions.

Bangladesh’s Power Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud told Parliament on Sunday that temporary power interruptions during summer and irrigation seasons should not be termed load-shedding. He explained that such outages occur due to fuel shortages, maintenance work, storms, and infrastructure limitations, which occasionally disrupt electricity supply when demand peaks at around 18,000 megawatts. Responding to lawmakers’ questions, he said there is currently no power shortage in the country.

The minister stated that Bangladesh’s grid-based generation capacity stands at 28,919 megawatts, with 32 new power plants under construction adding 7,928 megawatts of capacity. Additionally, tenders are ongoing for 15 renewable energy-based plants with a combined capacity of 665 megawatts, expected to be operational by 2030. He emphasized that 100 percent of the population now has access to electricity and that the government aims to ensure uninterrupted, quality power for all by 2030.

Mahmud added that the government has taken coordinated measures to meet projected demand for 2026, ensuring adequate fuel supply and maintenance of gas, coal, and liquid fuel-based plants to avoid load-shedding.

Police have arrested Golam Saleh Monju Molla, former mayor of Banaripara municipality and former president of the Upazila Awami League in Barishal. He was detained late Saturday night from his residence in Ward No. 4 of Banaripara town. Authorities said he was shown arrested as an unidentified accused in an explosives and arson case filed by former Chhatradal leader Monir Sardar, and was sent to Barishal court on Sunday morning.

According to Banaripara Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md. Mojibur Rahman, Monju was arrested in connection with a pending political case. Following his arrest, local Awami League activists reportedly expressed fear of further detentions. Allegations have also surfaced that some Awami League members, including Monju, continue to move freely under the protection of influential BNP leaders in the area.

Monju Molla, a freedom fighter, is the younger brother of Golam Sarwar, founding editor of the national dailies Samakal and Jugantor.

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yasser Khan Chowdhury informed the parliament that a total of 1,244 newspapers are published from the capital city, Dhaka. He provided this information on Sunday while responding to a question on behalf of Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahid Uddin Swapon, raised by ruling party member Nilufar Chowdhury Moni.

According to the minister, Dhaka currently has 585 daily newspapers, 363 weekly newspapers, and 296 monthly newspapers. Among these, 288 daily, 56 weekly, and 23 monthly newspapers are listed as registered media outlets. The figures highlight the scale and diversity of print media operations based in the capital.

The disclosure provides an updated overview of Dhaka’s print media landscape, reflecting the concentration of publishing activity in the city and the prominence of officially listed publications.

Bangladesh’s Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahid Uddin Swapon left Dhaka for China on an official visit. Before his departure from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Sunday, he met with Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen for a brief discussion on matters related to the trip. During the visit, the minister will attend the 5th CMG Forum organized by China Media Group, scheduled from June 8 to 11.

In addition to participating in the forum, Swapon is expected to hold a bilateral meeting with China’s Minister of Information. The high-level meeting will focus on strengthening cooperation in information management, media collaboration, digital communication development, and information exchange between the two countries. Policy-level discussions are also planned regarding the possible signing of a memorandum of understanding on information management.

Diplomatic sources indicated that this visit is expected to further enhance mutual cooperation between Bangladesh and China in the fields of information, technology, and media.

Independent Member of Parliament for Brahmanbaria-2, Rumin Farhana, told the national parliament that rural areas are facing 10 to 12 hours of daily power outages. She made the remarks on Sunday during a supplementary question session in the second and first budget sittings. Farhana also questioned why the promised gas connection to the Ashuganj Fertilizer Factory had not been provided by May 1, despite earlier assurances from the minister.

In response, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Iqbal Hasan Mahmud cited the country’s gas supply limitations. He explained that gas distribution is currently prioritized for power plants over fertilizer factories to maintain electricity generation. Mahmud added that no drilling had been done in the past 17 years, but new drilling has now begun, and gas supply to factories like Ashuganj will follow once production increases.

Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed reminded the minister of his earlier commitment to start gas supply from the first of the month and urged ministers to be more responsible when making promises in parliament.

Jamalpur 35 Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has intensified surveillance along the Indian border to prevent push-in and illegal entry into Bangladesh. The heightened security covers 72 kilometers of border areas under 15 Border Outposts (BOPs), including Dhanua Kamalpur and Sataniapara. BGB personnel are conducting continuous day and night patrols to stop any unlawful infiltration or hostile activities.

Local residents are being engaged in joint patrols, and awareness campaigns are being carried out through loudspeaker announcements urging people not to enter the zero line. According to Jamalpur 35 BGB Commander Lieutenant Colonel Hasanur Rahman, the force remains on high alert to prevent push-in incidents, and no untoward events have been reported so far.

The increased vigilance reflects the BGB’s ongoing commitment to maintaining border security and preventing unauthorized movement across the frontier.

AB Bank has launched the pilot phase of its AI-driven digital loan service, 'AB e-Loan', integrated into the AB Direct app. The service is operated by flxCred and developed in collaboration with UAE-based fintech infrastructure company Fylps Limited. It enables customers to obtain loans easily, instantly, and without hassle through a fully automated approval process powered by artificial intelligence. Once approved, the loan amount is directly credited to the customer’s account via the AB Direct app.

To mark this milestone, AB Bank organized an inauguration ceremony at its head office. The event was attended by Acting Managing Director Riazul Islam, Additional Managing Directors Mahadev Sarkar Suman FCA and Z M Babar Khan, along with Fylps Limited’s Chief Strategy Officer Daniel Shrestha and Country Manager (Bangladesh) Tushar Hasan.

The launch marks a significant step in AB Bank’s digital transformation journey, aiming to enhance customer convenience and streamline loan processing through AI-based automation.

The 86th meeting of the Barind Multipurpose Development Authority (BMDA) Board of Directors was held at the agency’s Rajshahi office on Sunday at 11 a.m. The meeting was chaired by BMDA Chairman Agriculturist Hasan Zafir Tuhin and attended by senior officials from the Cabinet Division, Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, Ministry of Agriculture, district administrators, police officials, and BMDA engineers and executives.

Discussions focused on ongoing and proposed development projects, modernization of irrigation systems, increasing agricultural production, and initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of farmers in northern Bangladesh. The board also made several decisions on development-related matters.

Members expressed confidence in the current leadership of BMDA and voiced optimism that under capable and visionary guidance, the authority would continue to play an important role in advancing agriculture, water resource management, and the living standards of farmers in the region.