Education Minister Dr. Ehsanul Haque Milan announced that the government is implementing multiple initiatives to make children’s education more enjoyable. Speaking on Thursday at the inauguration of the National Primary School Gold Cup Football Tournament 2026 in Mirpur, Dhaka, he said every primary school in the country will provide mid-day meals within this year to prevent malnutrition among students. He also stated that within two months, all schoolchildren will receive uniforms.

The minister emphasized that the Prime Minister envisions a joyful education system where children learn through play and creativity. To support this, sports are being integrated into the curriculum to encourage physical activity and enthusiasm among students. He highlighted that over 65,000 institutions are participating in the tournament, which he described as a record-setting event.

Dr. Milan added that under the fifth primary education plan, no school will remain without a building, mid-day meal, or student uniform. He expressed hope that these measures will help build the future Bangladesh envisioned by the Prime Minister.

Police in Dhaka’s Mirpur area recovered the decomposed body of 75-year-old Nurjahan Begum from a filthy apartment on Sunday. The flat, filled with garbage and fungus, belonged to her daughter, a schoolteacher who lived with her. Officers said the daughter’s speech appeared incoherent, raising questions about her mental health. Nurjahan’s other children include a joint secretary and a university teacher. The body was later handed over to her son after autopsy.

Images and videos of the unhygienic room went viral on social media, prompting widespread anger and calls for punishment of the children for alleged neglect. A High Court petition has been filed seeking an investigation into possible human rights violations. State Minister for Public Administration Md Abdul Bari said the joint secretary son has been removed from his post pending inquiry.

The incident has renewed discussion about Bangladesh’s 2013 Parents Maintenance Act, which mandates that capable children must provide food, shelter, medical care, and companionship to their parents or face fines or imprisonment.

Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman will visit Russia from June 7 to 9 for a three-day official trip, according to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry. The visit follows his election as President of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, which will begin on September 8. He will serve a one-year term in that position.

The Russian statement welcomed Rahman’s stated priorities of promoting the interests of the global South and East, accelerating progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals, improving the effectiveness of the General Assembly, and strengthening the UN’s role as a central coordinating body in global affairs. Moscow expressed its commitment to constructive and productive cooperation with the newly elected president.

The visit is expected to reinforce diplomatic engagement between Bangladesh and Russia, particularly in the context of Rahman’s upcoming leadership role at the United Nations.

Bangladesh’s State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock, Sultan Salauddin Tuku, announced that a total of 9,367,418 animals were sacrificed across the country during Eid-ul-Azha. The data, presented at a press briefing at the ministry’s conference room on Thursday, showed that Dhaka division recorded the highest number of sacrifices, followed by Rajshahi and Chattogram. Compared to last year, the number of sacrificial animals increased by 231,418.

According to the ministry’s preliminary statistics, the total included 4,864,158 cattle and buffalo, 4,502,233 goats and sheep, and 1,027 other animals. The national demand for sacrificial animals this year was 10,106,334, while availability stood at 12,333,840, leaving a surplus of 2,966,422 animals. The minister stated that Bangladesh is now self-sufficient in livestock production and that the government aims to export surplus animals and meat after meeting domestic demand.

He credited timely government policies, farmers’ dedication, and private investment for achieving self-sufficiency in the livestock sector, which he said contributes to strengthening the rural economy and sustainable development.

A newly constructed ten-storey dormitory at Rajshahi University, named 'Bijoy 71 Hall', has developed cracks on its walls and pillars even before its official inauguration. The Tk 74 crore project was supposed to open in December last year but remains unfinished, with incomplete gas, water, and electricity connections. Students relocated there from older, quake-damaged halls have expressed fear and frustration as plaster continues to fall off despite repairs.

The hall, built by Majid Sons Construction Limited, the same firm previously criticized for irregularities in other projects, began construction in September 2021. Its completion deadline was extended multiple times, and two workers reportedly died from electrocution during the project. The hall includes facilities such as a mosque, auditorium, gym, and library for about 1,100 students.

University engineers have attributed the cracks to temperature effects and assured that they are repairable. However, student leaders have demanded a formal investigation, alleging negligence and corruption in the construction process. The university administration has pledged to review the matter and ensure safety before opening the facility.

Police recovered the body of a raw materials trader about 30 hours after he went missing in Sreepur upazila of Gazipur. The body of the victim, identified as 27-year-old Nayeem from Baranal village under Boromi Union, was found on Thursday in the Shekherghat area. Nayeem was known for trading raw materials at Boromi market every Wednesday and also managed a fish farm near his home.

According to his father, Jamal Uddin, Nayeem left home around 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday to check his fish project with a torchlight but did not return. Family members tried to reach him several times by phone; the first call was disconnected, and later the phone was found switched off. Despite extensive searching the next morning, he remained missing until police discovered his body.

Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Shahinur Alam of Sreepur Police Station said the body was sent to Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Medical College Hospital morgue for autopsy, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of death.

UNDP Bangladesh’s Resident Representative, Stefan Liller, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday, June 4, 2026. The meeting took place in the Cabinet Division at the Bangladesh Secretariat in Dhaka. The information was confirmed to journalists by the Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary, Zahidul Islam Rony.

The courtesy meeting reflected ongoing engagement between the Government of Bangladesh and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The report did not include details of the discussion or any specific agenda items addressed during the meeting.

No further information was provided regarding outcomes or future cooperation plans between the Prime Minister’s Office and UNDP Bangladesh.

A push-in attempt by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) involving 28 people at the Bangabari border in Gomostapur upazila of Chapainawabganj was thwarted by the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) early Wednesday night. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. when BSF personnel from the Ashrafpur camp of the 12th Battalion reportedly tried to push the group from Indian territory into Bangladesh. BGB members intervened promptly, preventing their entry.

According to Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Ariful Islam Masum, commanding officer of BGB’s 16th Battalion, the group consisted of 12 men, 10 women, and 6 children. Following the failed attempt, the individuals remained stranded on the zero line of the border. BGB has been urging them to return to Indian territory and warned that a push-back will be attempted if they do not comply.

BGB has strengthened patrols and surveillance along the border, while reports indicate that BSF has also increased manpower at its nearby outposts.

Thirty people were injured in a violent clash on Thursday morning in Bishnupur village of Shailkupa upazila, Jhenaidah. The confrontation erupted over a long-standing rivalry between groups led by Tashir Biswas and Chairman Matiar regarding local dominance. According to local sources, more than three hundred people from both sides attacked each other with traditional weapons, leaving around thirty injured. The wounded were taken to Jhenaidah Sadar Hospital and Shailkupa Upazila Health Complex for treatment.

Dr. Mostafizur Rahman, the residential medical officer at Jhenaidah Sadar Hospital, confirmed that the seriously injured were admitted to the hospital while others received primary treatment. Shailkupa Police Station Officer-in-Charge Humayun Kabir Molla verified the incident and stated that the situation was now under control. Additional police forces have been deployed, and surveillance has been increased in key areas of Bishnupur village to prevent further unrest.

Authorities are maintaining heightened security in the area to ensure peace following the large-scale clash.

The Directorate of Primary Education has announced that the results of the fifth-grade scholarship examination will be published by June 15, 2026. Although the results were initially expected before Eid, officials said additional time is needed to verify data accurately due to the large number of candidates. The exam, delayed several times because of legal complications, was held from April 15 to 18, 2026.

This year, about 650,000 students participated nationwide, with 82,500 to be selected for scholarships. Of these, 66,000 will come from government primary schools under an 80 percent quota, and 16,500 from private or kindergarten institutions under a 20 percent quota. The gender ratio will remain equal, and scholarships will be divided into talent pool and general categories, each with specific monthly and annual allowances.

Results will be accessible online through the IPEMIS portal or via SMS to 16222. The government is also considering a proposal to increase scholarship amounts by two to four times in the future.

The chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), Khondkar Rashed Maksud, along with four commissioners, resigned on Thursday, June 4, 2026. The commissioners who stepped down are M. Mohsin Chowdhury, Md. Ali Akbar, Farzana Lalarukh, and Md. Saifuddin. They submitted their resignation letters to the Financial Institutions Division of the Ministry of Finance in the morning. Maksud had been appointed chairman on August 18, 2024, for a four-year term, while the commissioners were appointed between June 2024 and July 2025.

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury announced that the BSEC, the country’s capital market regulator, will be reconstituted within the next two weeks. The resignations came a day after the officials cleared their personal belongings from their offices. A planned Eid reunion event at the BSEC headquarters, scheduled for Thursday morning, was canceled earlier that day, and invitees were informed via text message.

The ministry’s announcement indicates that a new leadership team for the BSEC will be formed soon to ensure continuity in regulatory oversight of the capital market.

At least 20 people were injured in a clash between two local factions of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in Nandail upazila of Mymensingh on Thursday morning. The violence erupted at Kharua Bazar over a long-standing land dispute between BNP leaders Shawkat Ali and Abdur Rouf. Police fired eight rounds of rubber bullets to bring the situation under control, and the upazila administration later imposed Section 144 in the area to prevent further unrest.

According to local sources, the conflict stems from a 30-year dispute over two percent of land currently under court trial. Tensions escalated when Shawkat Ali attempted to build a house on the disputed land, which Abdur Rouf’s group demolished. The following day, supporters from both sides engaged in a violent confrontation using sticks and bricks, turning the market area into a battleground. Several shops were vandalized, and both groups accused each other of attacks and looting.

Police and local officials confirmed that the situation is now under control, though no case has been filed yet. The Section 144 order will remain effective until further notice.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami organized a protest in Dhaka on Thursday afternoon opposing the government's decision to raise fuel and electricity prices. The demonstration began at the north gate of Baitul Mukarram, where the party described the move as anti-people and demanded the immediate withdrawal of the increased rates.

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) had earlier announced the new electricity prices at a press conference. The wholesale electricity rate was raised by an average of 19.85 percent, the transmission charge by 23.96 percent, and the retail rate by 16.68 percent. The new prices are set to take effect from June.

Protesters criticized the decision as hasty and urged the government to control the rising cost of essential commodities along with reversing the price hike.

Two individuals, including Ranjan Chandra, have been arrested in connection with the theft of the red telephone wire from the Prime Minister’s Office located inside the Secretariat during the Eid-ul-Azha holidays. The arrests were confirmed by Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Md. Musleh Uddin Ahmed at a press conference held on Thursday afternoon at the DMP headquarters on Minto Road in the capital.

During the briefing, the DMP Commissioner also stated that 70 AI cameras have been installed at 57 points across Dhaka, which has helped restore order on the city’s roads. He added that more AI cameras will be installed in the future to strengthen surveillance and improve traffic management.

The commissioner further mentioned that initiatives are underway to make Dhaka’s police stations more service-oriented, reflecting a broader effort to enhance public service delivery within the city’s law enforcement system.

Concrete brick and block manufacturers across Bangladesh are facing a severe crisis due to inadequate government support and limited use of eco-friendly materials in public and private construction projects. Despite a 2019 government plan to phase out traditional clay bricks and fully adopt concrete blocks in public works by the 2024–25 fiscal year, production and use of clay bricks continue nationwide, harming both the environment and investors in sustainable industries.

Entrepreneurs and environmental officials say that concrete blocks, produced with modern technology using stone chips, Sylhet sand, and high-quality cement, are durable, heat- and sound-resistant, and environmentally safer. However, many factories are struggling or closing due to lack of policy enforcement, awareness, and incentives. Local engineers and business owners note that using hollow and uni blocks reduces construction costs, time, and maintenance expenses while improving durability.

Environmental experts warn that without stronger policy execution and incentives, Bangladesh may fail to meet its sustainability targets and risk discouraging future investment in eco-friendly construction materials.