A BNP leader was allegedly assaulted by Jubo Dal activists in Narayanganj on Thursday afternoon. The victim, Akil Uddin Bhuiyan, a former joint convener of Siddhirganj Thana BNP, was reportedly attacked in the presence of district Jubo Dal member secretary Mashiur Rahman Roni. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. at the Narayanganj District Council premises during an event marking the 45th death anniversary of Ziaur Rahman.

According to eyewitnesses, a verbal altercation broke out between Bhuiyan and Jubo Dal activists over standing positions during the inauguration ceremony. Although senior leaders initially calmed the situation, tensions later escalated into a physical attack. Bhuiyan sustained injuries, including a split lip and torn clothing. District Council Administrator Professor Mamun Mahmud condemned the assault, stating that video footage would be reviewed to identify the attackers and that no violent behavior would be tolerated within the BNP.

Bhuiyan claimed that despite resolving an earlier argument with Roni, the latter’s followers attacked him afterward. Attempts to contact Roni for comment were unsuccessful.

A court in Lakshmipur has ordered the interrogation of National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Anwar Hossain at the jail gate in connection with a case over spreading defamatory remarks about the Prime Minister on Facebook. The court also granted bail to his brother Imam Hossain on condition of submitting his passport. The order was issued on Thursday, June 4, by Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Rezaul Haque.

According to the Assistant Public Prosecutor Abdul Ahad Shakil Patwari, the investigating officer, Sub-Inspector Mahbub Alam of Raipur Police Station, had sought a five-day remand for the accused. The court allowed one day of jail-gate interrogation for Anwar under the Penal Code and Cyber Security Act. The case was filed by Ruhul Amin, general secretary of Sonapur Union Jubo Dal, following allegations that Anwar posted offensive content against several political leaders on Facebook.

The case states that the posts caused public outrage and that Anwar and his associates later attacked Ruhul Amin and witnesses when questioned about the incident. Local residents handed Anwar over to police, and the case was registered on May 31 at Raipur Police Station.

Five police personnel, including Officer-in-Charge Azad Rahman, have been withdrawn from Rangpur Metropolitan Kotwali Police Station following the assault of a volunteer wing leader inside the station. The officers—Azad Rahman, constable Lima Soren, Basudev, duty officer Meherunnesa, and sub-inspector Masud Rana—were transferred to the police lines. The Metropolitan Police’s media cell confirmed the action on Thursday afternoon and announced the formation of a three-member investigation committee.

According to the official statement, the withdrawal was made in connection with the incident that occurred the previous night, when Rakibul Islam, member secretary of the Sadar Upazila volunteer wing, was beaten and injured inside the station. The police authorities stated that departmental measures will follow after the investigation report is received.

The incident has prompted internal scrutiny within the Rangpur Metropolitan Police, with the inquiry expected to determine responsibility and recommend further disciplinary action.

A views exchange meeting was held at the Jamiat party office in Sunamganj between the party’s Secretary General Maulana Manjurul Islam Afendi and local leaders. The meeting took place on Thursday at 11 a.m., presided over by district president Maulana Tafazzul Haque Aziz and conducted by general secretary Maulana Taiyyibur Rahman Chowdhury. Afendi emphasized the growing need for ideal-based politics in the current national context and said the party had contested the last election in understanding with the BNP. He alleged that Jamiat faced defeat due to opposition from domestic and foreign forces.

He called on Jamiat Ulama-e-Islam to play a more organized and effective role in establishing Islamic values, justice, and a humane society. District president Tafazzul Haque Aziz reaffirmed the district unit’s commitment to party ideals and said efforts were underway to strengthen and mobilize the organization across all levels. He added that under central leadership guidance, every district unit would be made more active and people-oriented.

Several district and metropolitan Jamiat leaders attended the meeting, including vice presidents, secretaries, and youth and student representatives.

Police recovered the decomposed body of a woman named Selina Afroz, aged 55, from a flat in Pallabi, Dhaka, early Wednesday after receiving a call through the national emergency service 999. Officers found the body on the dining room floor of her third-floor apartment, with blood on her face and head injuries. Initial police assessment suggests she may have slipped and fallen after bathing, as the bathroom tap was still running. An unnatural death case has been filed, and she was buried the same day at Jannatul Mawa cemetery.

According to police and local sources, Selina had been living alone in the flat she inherited from her father. Her husband, Mominul Haque, and their children live in Canada and reportedly had little contact with her. She returned to Bangladesh 12 years ago following family disputes and led a solitary life since then.

The incident follows another recent case in the same Pallabi section, where 75-year-old Nurjahan Begum’s body was found days after her death, sparking national debate about neglect of elderly parents.

A complaint has been raised regarding a discrepancy in blood group determination at Jaldhaka Upazila Health Complex in Nilphamari. According to the report, the wife of Motaleb Hossain from Dakshin Kazirhat area was admitted to the health complex on Monday, where her blood group was identified as O negative. Later, at Rangpur Technologist Diagnostic Center, her blood group was reported as A negative.

Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer Dr. Nanda Sen Gupta stated that applying O negative blood to an A negative patient generally poses no risk. However, the patient’s husband alleged that when he questioned the discrepancy, Dr. Gupta behaved discourteously and asked if he was trying to intimidate him. Office-in-Charge Mominul Islam explained that reagent issues had hindered the accuracy of the report.

The incident has raised concerns about testing reliability at the local health complex, with officials citing technical limitations as the cause of the error.

Two people, including a child, were killed in a collision between a truck and an autorickshaw in Meherpur district. The accident occurred around noon on Thursday at Olingar in Gangni upazila. According to local sources, autorickshaw driver Ariful Islam was traveling from Shalika toward Bamondi with passengers when a truck coming from the opposite direction collided with his vehicle. Ariful Islam was taken to the upazila health complex, where the attending doctor declared him dead. The child, Afrin, later died while receiving treatment at Kushtia General Hospital.

Gangni Police Station Officer-in-Charge Uttam Kumar Das said that the truck, autorickshaw, and the bodies have been taken into police custody. Legal procedures related to the incident are currently underway.

Authorities have not yet provided further details about the cause of the accident or any potential charges against the truck driver.

A university student named Ahnaf Tajuan, aged 22, was found dead at his residence in the Karwan Bazar area of Dhaka early Thursday morning. Family members discovered him and took him to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. He had been living with his family on Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue in Tejgaon.

According to relatives, Ahnaf was an honours student at a private university and had been suffering from mental health issues for some time. Tejgaon Police Sub-Inspector Syed Baizid confirmed the incident, stating that preliminary information suggested the young man had been struggling with psychological distress and sleep problems. Police have collected information from the family regarding his condition.

Authorities said the body has been kept at the Dhaka Medical College Hospital morgue following legal procedures. The incident is under investigation, and necessary legal steps will be taken once inquiries are complete.

Dinajpur recorded its highest temperature at 38.6 degrees Celsius on Thursday afternoon, according to the district meteorological office. The temperature was measured at 3 p.m., marking a slight increase from Wednesday, when Dinajpur also registered the highest temperature in the country at 38.5 degrees Celsius.

Officials from the Dinajpur regional meteorological office reported that the combination of rising temperatures and increased moisture in the air has intensified the feeling of heat across the area. The data indicates a continuing trend of high temperatures in the region, with humidity contributing significantly to discomfort among residents.

The sustained heat and humidity suggest that the region may continue to experience intense weather conditions in the near term, though no forecast details were provided in the report.

The Karatulab Khan Mosque, located in Begumbazar of Old Dhaka, stands as a significant example of Mughal-era architecture in Bengal. Built between 1701 and 1704 by Murshid Quli Khan, who was appointed as the Diwan of Bengal by Emperor Aurangzeb in 1700, the mosque is notable for its five domes, octagonal corner towers, and a rare 'baoli' or stepwell. The structure, made of brick, sand, and lime, combines religious function with architectural artistry.

Researchers note that Murshid Quli Khan’s long service in the Deccan region before arriving in Bengal influenced the mosque’s design, particularly the inclusion of the baoli, which is uncommon in Bengal’s mosque architecture. The mosque’s balanced proportions, decorative arches, and restrained ornamentation emphasize structural beauty over lavish embellishment.

More than three centuries old, the Karatulab Khan Mosque remains a valuable monument of Dhaka’s history and Mughal heritage. Its unique architectural blend and historical significance make it an enduring symbol of the city’s cultural and artistic legacy.

Cracks have appeared in several parts of the Valuka Model Mosque and Islamic Cultural Center in Mymensingh before its official inauguration, sparking anger and concern among local residents and worshippers. The mosque is part of a national project under the Ministry of Religious Affairs to build 560 model mosques and cultural centers across Bangladesh, with each costing around 15 to 17 crore taka depending on design and location. The Valuka mosque was built by contractor Rajib Chowdhury of Naima Rahman Construction.

On-site inspection revealed multiple cracks and raised questions about construction quality. Locals alleged that the contractor attempted to conceal the cracks through surface repairs before handover. The mosque’s verification committee, led by Upazila Nirbahi Officer Firoz Hossain, has not yet accepted the building. The Upazila Engineer reported finding several defects and said repairs were underway before a final report is submitted.

Officials from the Public Works Department stated that the contractor was instructed to fix the flaws and that handover will proceed only after the structure is verified as defect-free.

State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M. Rashiduzzaman Millat has dismissed as false the allegations that valuables were stolen from 150 pieces of luggage belonging to returning Hajj pilgrims at Dhaka airport. Speaking at a press conference at the Secretariat’s PID conference room, he said an investigation found no evidence of theft or irregularities. The allegations had surfaced on social media, prompting immediate instructions from the Prime Minister to verify the claims.

Millat stated that CCTV footage showed no mishandling of luggage, and the entire offloading and distribution process was completed within an hour. He emphasized that the ministry called the press briefing to clarify misinformation spread online and to ensure factual reporting. The minister added that the aviation authority submitted a report and video evidence confirming that no theft occurred.

He further noted that over 78,000 pilgrims traveled smoothly this year, with no major issues reported. The government expressed satisfaction with the successful management of Hajj operations and apologized for any minor inconveniences faced by returning pilgrims.

The government of Bangladesh is considering exempting two categories of electricity consumers—lifeline (marginal) and first-step users—from the recently announced price increase. The Power Development Board (PDB) has already applied to the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) to keep electricity rates unchanged for these groups. BERC sources confirmed that a revised decision on this matter could be issued soon.

On Wednesday, BERC had announced a record hike in electricity prices across all consumer categories. The wholesale rate was raised by an average of 19.85 percent, transmission charges by 23.96 percent, and retail consumer rates by 16.68 percent. Under the new rates, lifeline users consuming 0–50 units were to pay Tk 5.32 per unit, while first-step users consuming 0–75 units were to pay Tk 6.18 per unit, effective from June.

If approved, the exemption would maintain previous rates for these two consumer groups, providing relief to lower-income households affected by the recent price adjustments.

BNP Secretary General and Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said the party aims to move forward following the path shown by late President Ziaur Rahman. He made the remarks on Thursday at a discussion and newspaper exhibition titled “Ziaur Rahman’s Independent and Neutral Diplomacy in the Current Context,” organized by the Press Institute Bangladesh (PIB) at its auditorium to mark the 45th anniversary of Ziaur Rahman’s death. Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan presided over the event.

Mirza Fakhrul stated that Ziaur Rahman rebuilt the nation during a time of crisis by uniting political forces and promoting national unity. He emphasized that Ziaur Rahman wanted Bangladesh to be self-reliant and not dependent on any other country, which made him popular among ordinary citizens. Fakhrul added that current BNP leadership under Tarique Rahman reflects Ziaur Rahman’s ideals.

Speakers including economist Dr. Mushtaq Khan and journalist Abu Rushd discussed Ziaur Rahman’s political philosophy, foreign policy, and contributions to state-building during the event.

An article published on June 4, 2026, highlights the life and scholarship of historian Abdul Karim, who reshaped the understanding of medieval Bengal. Rejecting royal chronicles as the sole focus of history, Karim explored the lived experiences of people, the evolution of language, and the transformation of Bengal’s society during the Muslim rule. His research drew from inscriptions, manuscripts, and travel accounts to reveal a vibrant, complex medieval Bengal rather than a dark or foreign-dominated era.

Karim’s balanced approach challenged two dominant narratives—one portraying the medieval period as an age of conquest and another as pure glory. He emphasized coexistence, cultural fusion, and the local character of Bengal’s development. His works, including studies on national, regional, social, and literary history, as well as numismatics and translations, have become essential references for researchers and students.

The article notes that in today’s polarized debates over history, revisiting Karim’s work is crucial. His method of truth-seeking over partisanship continues to inspire new generations to view Bangladesh’s past through its own soil and people.