Deputy Speaker of the National Parliament Barrister Kaiser Kamal has called for the formation of a national child safety taskforce to address the growing problem of child abuse in Bangladesh. Speaking as the chief guest at a roundtable discussion titled “Combating Rising Child Abuse in Bangladesh: Challenges, Responsibilities and Actions,” held at the Shaheed Abu Sayeed Convention Center in Dhaka, he emphasized that child abuse is a serious social disorder that cannot be eradicated solely through law enforcement.

He stressed the need for coordinated efforts among families, educational institutions, social organizations, media, and the state to ensure children’s safety. Kamal highlighted the importance of identifying root causes, evaluating existing laws and protection systems, and developing sustainable strategies for a safe and humane society. He also mentioned that justice in the Ramisa murder case would be ensured swiftly through the highest court.

Participants, including ministers, lawmakers, journalists, rights activists, and educators, underscored the importance of effective law enforcement, awareness building, and expansion of victim-friendly services to create a safer environment for children.

National Citizen Party (NCP) spokesperson Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan said that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has turned into an unpopular government because of its organizational inefficiency and political disorder. He made the remarks on Saturday afternoon at the NCP’s Eid reunion event held at Deshpriyo Convention Hall in Cumilla, where he was the chief guest.

Asif Mahmud stated that before elections, BNP used to claim that all problems would be solved once an elected government came to power, but under its rule, issues such as killings, assaults, and protests have increased. He criticized the rising prices of daily commodities, electricity, and gas, noting that prices have surged more in the last three months than in the previous seventeen years. He added that BNP had promised no price hikes for two years but failed to keep that pledge.

Discussing NCP’s activities, Asif Mahmud said the party has emerged as the country’s third political force and has already prepared a shadow budget. He announced that NCP is preparing to participate in upcoming elections expected to take place in several phases by winter.

The Hill Tracts Accord Implementation Movement has expressed deep concern following the resignation of the Minister for Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs. In a joint statement issued to the media on Saturday, the movement’s joint coordinators, human rights activist Zakir Hossain and Professor Dr. Khairul Islam Chowdhury, said the resignation has sparked widespread discussion and speculation, highlighting renewed uncertainty around the ministry and the peace accord’s implementation process.

The coordinators noted that although the current government has completed one hundred days in office, it has yet to present a clear roadmap or visible progress on implementing the Chittagong Hill Tracts Accord, creating public doubt about lasting peace in the region. They warned that the minister’s resignation has deepened national concern about the government’s institutional commitment to the accord.

The statement called for reconstituting the Accord Implementation Monitoring Committee, activating the Land Dispute Resolution Commission, and withdrawing the state minister accused of inconsistency with the accord. It also urged the government to announce a time-bound roadmap, initiate dialogue with key regional stakeholders, and convene an all-party national dialogue to build consensus on this national political issue.

The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has initiated a special alert and public awareness campaign along the Sylhet border amid concerns over possible push-ins and illegal crossings from India. Late on Friday night, the Sylhet Battalion (48 BGB) conducted loudspeaker announcements in various areas under its jurisdiction, warning residents near the border about potential illegal entry attempts based on credible information.

BGB urged local residents to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities to the authorities. The force also requested that no Bangladeshi citizens attempt to cross the border illegally. Lieutenant Colonel Md Nazmul Haque, commander of the 48 BGB Battalion, stated that the awareness campaign is being carried out continuously through different border outposts. He emphasized that public awareness and cooperation are crucial for strengthening border security.

According to the BGB, operations and intelligence activities to curb illegal push-ins, human trafficking, drug smuggling, and goods trafficking are ongoing in the region.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has announced a temporary suspension of traffic on Prashika Road adjacent to Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur. The restriction will be in place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on specific days linked to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Election 2026 and the Bangladesh-Australia cricket series. The affected dates include Sunday for the practice match and BCB election, followed by June 9, 11, and 14 for the three One Day International (ODI) matches.

According to a public notice signed by DMP Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed, the measure aims to ensure smooth operations and security during the events. The DMP has requested city residents and drivers to use alternative routes during the closure period. Vehicles heading toward Mirpur-1 are advised to travel via Prashika Crossing, Shialbari Crossing, Rainkhola, and Eidgah Field to reach their destinations.

The DMP commissioner has sought cooperation from all concerned to minimize inconvenience and maintain order during the scheduled cricket and election activities.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman chaired a parliamentary meeting with ruling party members of parliament on Saturday afternoon at the National Parliament building. The session began at 3 p.m., according to Deputy Press Secretary Zahidul Islam Rony. The meeting was part of regular parliamentary activities involving government lawmakers.

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir delivered the welcome address at the session. The meeting was expected to include discussions on several important issues, though specific topics were not detailed in the information provided.

The event reflects ongoing coordination between the Prime Minister and ruling party MPs ahead of upcoming parliamentary activities, including the national budget presentation scheduled for June 11 and the supplementary budget passage on June 15, as noted in related parliamentary updates.

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has identified 28 out of its 75 wards as high-risk areas for dengue transmission, according to DSCC Administrator Freedom Fighter Md. Abdus Salam. He announced that a weeklong special 'crash program' will begin Sunday to combat dengue in these wards. The declaration came during the inauguration of a special anti-dengue campaign at Rabindra Sarobar in the capital, attended by Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Shakhawat Hossain as chief guest.

The event marked the formal launch of a three-month nationwide campaign led by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to raise awareness, destroy Aedes mosquito breeding sites, and ensure a clean environment. Speakers emphasized that personal and family awareness is essential, urging citizens to keep homes, rooftops, and surroundings clean and free of stagnant water.

Minister Shakhawat Hossain stated that extensive awareness campaigns, including public announcements, are starting immediately. He warned that mobile courts will impose maximum fines wherever Aedes larvae are found. The minister also noted that the Prime Minister had alerted authorities two months earlier, prompting joint preparations by city corporations and the health department.

A push-in attempt involving 17 people, including men, women, and children, at the Sapahar border in Naogaon failed after firm resistance from the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) had tried to push the group into Bangladesh through the 238/MP border pillar area on Friday morning, June 5, but eventually took them back around 1 a.m. on Saturday, June 6. The incident was confirmed by Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Ariful Islam Masum, commander of the Naogaon Battalion 16 BGB.

According to the report, the BSF continued its push-in attempt for about 19 hours, claiming the group were Bangladeshis. However, during a flag meeting, BSF could not provide proof of their nationality, leading BGB to deny entry. Witnesses said the 17 individuals were visibly distressed as BSF personnel forced them back into India late at night. BGB maintained a strict watch throughout the incident.

BGB later increased patrols in the area, and the situation remained under control. The BGB commander said the border force continues to monitor the region closely to prevent further incidents.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has emphasized the importance of planting trees suited to local soil and environmental conditions to maintain soil quality and ecological balance. He made the remarks on Saturday morning during a meeting on tree plantation at his Tejgaon office, attended by senior officials including the Minister for Forest, Environment and Climate Change, Abdul Awal Mintoo.

Rahman noted that soil characteristics vary across regions, and selecting appropriate tree species will improve survival rates and support environmental stability. He highlighted that climate change impacts are becoming more visible, with noticeable shifts in seasonal patterns such as reduced rainfall in June compared to previous years. He attributed part of this environmental imbalance to the decline in forest cover and vegetation.

The meeting also discussed the implementation of a national program to plant 250 million trees over the next five years. The Prime Minister is scheduled to inaugurate the initiative on June 14 in Dulahazara, Cox’s Bazar, as part of efforts to combat climate change and ensure a safer planet for future generations.

National Citizen Party (NCP) spokesperson Asif Mahmud Sajib stated that rising electricity and gas prices have left citizens frustrated. Speaking at an Eid reunion and joining event in a hotel in Cumilla on Saturday afternoon, he said that commodity prices have surged sharply in the past three months, exceeding increases seen over the previous seventeen years. He criticized the current government for raising utility prices within two months, despite earlier promises by the BNP government that prices would remain stable for two years.

Asif Mahmud also remarked that before elections, any unwanted incidents were often justified with the belief that everything would improve once an elected government took power. However, he claimed that issues such as killings, assaults, and protests have continued to rise under the current administration. The event was attended by NCP leaders including Tariqul Islam, Abu Bakar Mojumdar, and Navid Nawroz Shah, along with other central and local representatives.

Several leaders and activists from other parties formally joined the NCP during the event, according to the report.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan has called for a draft of a National Action Plan, or e-Safety Plan, to address fake news, misinformation, disinformation, and growing digital risks. He made the call on Saturday at a roundtable titled “Policy, Technology and Accountability in Combating Fake News in Bangladesh,” organized by the Nationalist ICT Forum at the Engineers Institution in Dhaka.

The minister emphasized that policymakers must first enhance their knowledge and capacity to tackle misinformation challenges effectively. He said that proper policy formulation, a strong regulatory framework, and technology-based implementation structures are essential for managing these issues. Highlighting the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, he noted its potential long-term impacts on civilization, the economy, and employment, urging balanced consideration of both its benefits and risks.

Swapan added that digital infrastructure and data security have become strategic priorities globally and called for strengthening both digital capacity and protection frameworks. He expressed hope that the proposed plan would help build a safe, technologically capable, and inclusive Bangladesh.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, currently visiting Dhaka, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tejgaon on Saturday morning. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations, expanding trade and investment, enhancing defense cooperation, and addressing regional security and mutual interests.

According to the source, the two sides also discussed recent geopolitical developments in the Middle East and South Asia, along with potential collaboration in the economy, energy, education, culture, healthcare, and defense industries. Prime Minister Rahman emphasized broadening areas of cooperation, while Fidan expressed Turkey’s interest in elevating the relationship to a new level of strategic partnership.

This marks Hakan Fidan’s first visit to Bangladesh as Turkey’s foreign minister. During his trip, he also held bilateral talks with Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman and visited the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar. In recent years, Bangladesh and Turkey have significantly expanded cooperation in trade, investment, defense, and humanitarian assistance.

Supreme Court lawyer Advocate Shishir Monir has termed the health ministry’s declaration to cancel Ad-Din Hospital’s license as unlawful. He made the statement on Saturday, June 6, at a hotel in Tejgaon, Dhaka, during a meeting attended by the hospital authorities and families of the deceased infants. The Directorate General of Health Services had issued a show-cause notice to the hospital following the deaths of six newborns, asking for a response by Sunday, June 7. Monir argued that the notice’s warning of license cancellation was completely illegal.

He also criticized the ministry’s investigation report, which cited oxygen shortage and increased carbon dioxide levels as causes of death, for lacking specific data on gas levels. Monir said the report failed to clarify what oxygen levels would have prevented the deaths, calling it vague. One bereaved father, Habibur Rahman, said families wanted punishment for those responsible but did not want the hospital closed. The hospital announced free lifelong treatment, jobs, and compensation for affected families.

Earlier, Health Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain said the investigation found negligence at Ad-Din Hospital and that legal action would follow.

BNP Secretary General and Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said Dhaka has become unlivable due to pollution and institutional decay. Speaking as chief guest at the inauguration of 'Dokkhin-er Janala' organized by Dhaka South City Corporation on Saturday, he remarked that he no longer feels like living in the capital and may move to another city. He emphasized that citizens are forced to breathe polluted air and face collapsing public institutions.

Fakhrul called for a movement to ensure clean oxygen and build livable cities, stressing that both citizens and policymakers must be held accountable. He questioned the effectiveness of large-scale urban projects worth billions of taka and urged proper evaluation of their benefits to residents. He also highlighted the need for deeper commitment and responsibility in city governance.

Referring to the severe pollution of the Buriganga and Shitalakkhya rivers, Fakhrul said their degradation symbolizes Dhaka’s environmental crisis. He warned that falling groundwater levels and unsafe drinking water pose grave risks and called for effective projects to restore the rivers and prevent further ecological damage.

A fire broke out late Friday night at the cargo village of Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, marking the second such incident in eight months. The blaze began around 11:25 p.m. near Gate 9 and was brought under control by 11:38 p.m., with full extinguishment by 1:05 a.m. Fire service units, airport firefighters, and air force personnel jointly managed the operation. No major damage or disruption to flight operations was reported.

State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M. Rashiduzzaman Millat visited the site and formed a five-member investigation committee. He noted that while a short circuit is suspected, repeated fires in a high-security zone point to possible negligence. Airport Executive Director S.M. Ragib Samad confirmed that safety checks were ongoing even after the fire was contained.

Business representatives expressed frustration over recurring fires in a restricted area storing high-value goods. They demanded a thorough investigation and accountability to prevent future incidents. The latest fire has revived questions about the airport’s safety management and oversight systems.