Prime Minister’s Education and Primary & Mass Education Affairs Adviser Mahdi Amin announced that the government has a sustainable and transformative plan for Bangladesh’s National University, aiming to turn it into a center for knowledge, training, and civic development rather than just a degree-granting body. He made the remarks on Sunday at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center during the inauguration of a teacher training program on skill-based education, which was opened by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

Amin said the initiative is rooted in the Prime Minister’s long-term vision and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s election manifesto. The plan includes expanding vocational and technical education, establishing career centers, strengthening industry-academia collaboration, promoting apprenticeships and internships, and introducing language centers and environmental programs. He emphasized that transforming the National University means transforming the nation’s education, employment, and human resource landscape.

He added that digitization of exams and results, removal of session backlogs, and quality education expansion are underway. The government expects these reforms to produce skilled, creative, and responsible citizens capable of meeting the challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has reported that extortion and land grabbing have continued across the country since the current government took office. The organization stated that such practices have persisted since August 5, 2024, posing a major obstacle to good governance. The remarks were made by TIB Executive Director Dr. Iftekharuzzaman at a press conference held at the organization’s headquarters in Dhanmondi, Dhaka.

Dr. Iftekharuzzaman said the government’s decision to repeal three ordinances related to judicial independence signals a retreat from its commitment to ensuring an independent judiciary. He also noted that irregularities in recruitment at Islami Bank have created disorder and that the Bank Resolution Act remains flawed. Additionally, he pointed out that the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) remains without commissioners, sending a wrong message to the public that corruption may go unpunished.

Other TIB officials, including directors Mohammad Touhidul Islam and Muhammad Badiuzzaman, and research fellow Razia Sultana, were present at the event.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahid Uddin Swapon announced that reforms in Bangladesh’s banking sector will be brought under a commission framework. He made the statement on Sunday at a seminar titled “Good Governance in the Banking Sector and the Role of the Media,” held at the Economic Reporters Forum office in Dhaka. Swapon emphasized that banking sector governance is linked to the broader political and administrative governance of the state, and without systemic reform, discipline cannot be ensured.

During the event, speakers highlighted that the banking sector remains central to the country’s financing system, as the capital market and bond market have failed to meet demand. United Commercial Bank Managing Director Mamdudur Rashid noted that the sector has faced continuous pressure since 2020 due to the pandemic, foreign exchange volatility, and political changes. He identified lack of governance, transparency, and ethics as key causes of the current crisis, with non-performing loans rising from 11 percent in 2023 to 35 percent in 2025.

The seminar underscored that at least 14 banks and 20 financial institutions are struggling to return deposits on time, warning that further deterioration could trigger economic instability.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has emphasized that Bangladesh must move away from certificate-based education and adopt a skills-oriented, technology-driven, and practical learning system to cope with the ongoing technological revolution. He made the remarks on Sunday at noon while inaugurating a teacher training program on skills-based education under the National University curriculum at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center.

Rahman noted that automation and AI-driven technologies have put many traditional jobs at risk or made them obsolete, while simultaneously creating new employment opportunities in emerging sectors. He highlighted the National University’s crucial role in expanding modern, technology-based higher education, as it has over 2,000 affiliated colleges with more than 4 million students currently enrolled.

He added that over 10 million students have already received higher education in Bangladesh. The National University, established in 1992 by former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, was designed to ensure access to higher education for both urban and rural students as the world enters the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

An article published on June 7, 2026, highlights growing tension over transboundary river water sharing between Bangladesh and India. The report cites remarks by Indian Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmaker Nishikant Dubey, who claimed that Indian farmers suffer losses because water from shared rivers flows into Bangladesh. His comments, made on social media, were interpreted as reflecting a dismissive attitude toward Bangladesh’s legitimate downstream water rights.

The article notes that India has built more than 30 dams and barrages on international rivers flowing into Bangladesh, disrupting natural water flow and violating the principles of international river law. Bangladesh, with 54 transboundary rivers, faces severe ecological and agricultural damage due to reduced water flow, including increased salinity, declining navigable waterways, and falling groundwater levels. The 1996 Ganges Water Treaty, the only formal agreement between the two countries, is set to expire this year.

The piece argues that India’s reluctance to sign new water-sharing agreements undermines regional cooperation. It urges Bangladesh’s new government to pursue equitable treaties under international norms to protect national interests and environmental sustainability.

CNG-run auto-rickshaw drivers staged a protest on the Bogura-Natore highway on Sunday, alleging extortion and harassment by Kundarhat Highway Police. The blockade began around 11 a.m. at Jamadar Pukur area in Shahjahanpur upazila and continued for about two hours. Witnesses said hundreds of auto-rickshaws were parked on the highway as drivers chanted slogans demanding an end to alleged extortion. The protest caused severe traffic congestion, leaving about 1,500 vehicles stranded and disrupting road communication between northern, southern, and western regions.

Police from Shahjahanpur station, led by Officer-in-Charge Ashiq Iqbal, arrived at the scene and held discussions with the protesters. The blockade was lifted after a mutual understanding was reached, restoring normal traffic flow. Kundarhat Highway Police Officer-in-Charge Hafiz Uddin denied the allegations, stating that no evidence of extortion by police personnel had been found and that legal action would be taken if any officer were proven involved.

The incident temporarily disrupted regional transport and highlighted tensions between local drivers and highway police authorities.

A Dhaka court has sentenced Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Khatun to death for the rape and murder of schoolgirl Ramisa Akter in Pallabi. The verdict was delivered on Sunday, June 7, 2026, by Judge Masrur Salehin of the Dhaka Metropolitan Tribunal for the Suppression of Violence Against Children. Ramisa’s father, Abdul Hannan Molla, expressed satisfaction with the ruling and urged for its swift execution, thanking all who supported his family during the case.

The court observed that evidence confirmed rape and multiple injuries before the killing, and noted that Sohel voluntarily confessed without later retracting his statement. Swapna was found to have helped her husband escape. The trial concluded in just four working days, with heightened security around the court during the verdict announcement. The case stemmed from the May 19, 2026, incident when Ramisa, a second-grade student, was lured into the couple’s home and later found murdered.

Police arrested Swapna at the scene and later detained Sohel in Narayanganj using digital tracking. Ramisa’s father filed the case at Pallabi Police Station on May 20, 2026.

The monsoon entered Bangladesh through the Teknaf coast on Saturday afternoon, marking the official onset of the rainy season in the Chattogram region, according to the Meteorological Department. The system is expected to take a few more days to spread across the entire country, with central areas likely to experience its effects within two days. Meteorologist Dr. Omar Faruk said that monsoon rains could begin nationwide around June 12 or 13.

Despite the monsoon’s arrival, temperatures rose on Saturday, with Noakhali recording the highest at 37.2°C and Dhaka reaching 35.2°C. The heatwave is expected to persist until the monsoon becomes fully active, with another spell likely between June 8 and 9. The department reported that the southwest winds are now replacing the summer northwesterlies, signaling a seasonal shift.

Experts noted that the monsoon’s arrival will benefit agriculture, particularly Aman rice cultivation, though farmers have been advised to protect vegetable fields from heavy rain. Rainfall across much of the country has already brought relief from the recent intense heat, easing public discomfort.

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Anisul Huq has expressed hope that the High Court will uphold the tribunal’s verdict in the Ramisa murder case. Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat on Sunday after the verdict was announced, he said the judgment was delivered within six working days of the trial’s start, and the government is satisfied with the death sentences handed to the two accused, Sohel Rana and Swapna Khatun.

The minister noted that there is no legal provision specifying how quickly a trial must conclude, but the government will take steps to ensure a prompt hearing once the case reaches the High Court. He added that although Ramisa cannot be returned to her parents, the authorities acted swiftly, completing the investigation by May 24 after the incident on May 19 and submitting the charge sheet within that time.

He also recalled that the Prime Minister had pledged to complete the trial within a month, and the lower court’s verdict fulfilled that commitment.

Two students from Quantum Cosmo School and College in Lama, Bandarban, have won gold medals at the Singapore Open Gymnastics Championship. The event took place from June 1 to 8, 2026, where the athletes were officially selected to compete. Uchingwang Marma earned gold in the steel rings event with 12.150 points and bronze in the floor event with 11.600 points. Menton Tony Mro secured gold in the pommel horse event with 13.150 points.

According to the Quantum Education Service Program in-charge, Saleh Ahmed, the success resulted from long-term training and close supervision by coaches. He stated that their goal is to develop international-standard gymnasts from the grassroots level. Lama Upazila Executive Officer Md. Moin Uddin expressed pride on behalf of the local community, noting that the students represented Bangladesh internationally and brought honor to the area.

The achievements mark a significant milestone for the Quantum Cosmo institution and highlight the growing presence of Bangladeshi gymnasts in international competitions.

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Asaduzzaman announced that the verdict in the Ramisa rape and murder case was delivered within six working days. He made the statement on Sunday around noon while speaking to journalists at the Secretariat in Dhaka.

Responding to a question, the minister clarified that there is no legal provision specifying how many days a trial must take to conclude. He added that once the case documents reach the High Court, steps will be taken to ensure an expedited hearing. The minister expressed hope that the High Court will uphold the verdict.

According to the report, Ramisa’s father expressed satisfaction with the verdict and urged for its swift implementation. The minister described the quick judgment as a milestone in ensuring justice and reaffirmed that protecting children’s safety is a fundamental duty of a civilized nation.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Tribunal for Suppression of Violence Against Children has sentenced Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Khatun to death for the rape and murder of eight-year-old Ramisa in Pallabi, Mirpur. The verdict was delivered by Judge Masrur Saleqin on Sunday at around 11:30 a.m. State prosecutor Azizur Rahman expressed satisfaction with the ruling, stating that the prosecution successfully proved the charges through evidence and that the victim’s family has received justice.

According to case details, Ramisa, a second-grade student at Popular Model High School, was lured by Swapna Khatun into her home on the morning of May 19, where she was subsequently raped and killed. The case drew attention for its brutality and the swift judicial process leading to the verdict.

The prosecution and the victim’s family both welcomed the judgment, while the law minister expressed hope that the High Court would uphold the tribunal’s decision.

A Dhaka court has sentenced Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Khatun to death for the rape and murder of eight-year-old Ramisa in Pallabi, Mirpur. The verdict was delivered on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. by Judge Masrur Salehin of the Dhaka Metropolitan Tribunal for the Suppression of Violence Against Children. According to lawyers, the convicts have the right to appeal the judgment within seven working days.

The court imposed the maximum penalty under Section 9(2) of the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act. In addition to the death sentence, Sohel was fined 500,000 taka and Swapna 200,000 taka, with the compensation to be paid to Ramisa’s legal heirs. The court also ordered that if the fines are not paid, the convicts’ movable and immovable property be auctioned to provide compensation to the victim’s family.

The judgment has been described as a milestone for ensuring justice in child murder cases, with Ramisa’s father expressing satisfaction and calling for swift execution of the verdict. The law minister expressed hope that the High Court will uphold the ruling.

A Dhaka tribunal has sentenced Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Khatun to death for the rape and murder of eight-year-old Ramisa in Pallabi, Mirpur. The verdict was delivered on Sunday morning by Judge Masrur Salehin of the Dhaka Metropolitan Tribunal for Suppression of Violence Against Children. Sohel was also fined Tk 500,000 and Swapna Tk 200,000, with the compensation to be paid to Ramisa’s legal heirs. The court ordered that if the fines are not paid, the convicts’ assets will be auctioned to compensate the victim’s family.

The case stemmed from the May 19 incident when Ramisa, a second-grade student, was found dead in the suspects’ apartment. The murder sparked nationwide outrage and demands for swift justice. Police arrested Sohel from Narayanganj and Swapna from the crime scene, later filing charges under the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act and the Penal Code. The investigation included DNA, forensic, and witness evidence, which prosecutors said conclusively proved the charges.

The entire judicial process—from investigation to verdict—was completed in just 17 days, marking one of the fastest trials in recent memory. Observers believe the ruling sends a strong message against violence toward women and children.

A truck driver was killed when a covered van collided with the rear of another truck on the Dhaka–Chattogram Highway in the Amjad Bazar area of Chauddagram, Comilla, on Sunday morning. The deceased was identified as Kazi Zafar, 36, son of Zahirul Islam from Manikarhat village in Bhola’s Borhanuddin upazila. Witnesses said the accident occurred around 7 a.m. when the covered van, heading toward Chattogram, hit the moving truck from behind, leaving the front of the van severely damaged.

Locals rescued the injured driver and took him to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Police confirmed that traffic on the highway remained normal after the incident. Sub-Inspector Nazim Uddin of Miyabazar Highway Police Station stated that the legal process would be completed before handing over the body to the victim’s family.

Authorities have not reported any disruption to highway operations following the accident.