Professor Muhammad Yunus has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman for being elected president of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. In a congratulatory message, Yunus described the achievement as a moment of national pride for Bangladesh and a reflection of the international community’s trust in Rahman’s diplomatic leadership, competence, and experience.

He further stated that the election represents an important recognition of Bangladesh’s longstanding contributions to international peace, sustainable development, and global solidarity. Professor Yunus expressed confidence that Dr. Rahman’s tenure would be dignified, successful, and effective, and wished him continued success in his new role.

The message highlighted the symbolic importance of this appointment for Bangladesh’s global standing and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to constructive international engagement.

A tragic road accident in Matlab South, Chandpur, claimed the lives of a college student and his teenage niece on Tuesday, June 2. Fazle Rabbi, 21, was teaching his 14-year-old niece Ishat how to ride a motorcycle when the vehicle lost control and crashed into a stationary road department truck near the southern part of the Matlab Bridge. Fazle Rabbi died shortly after being taken to Chandpur General Hospital, while Ishat succumbed to her injuries later that night at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.

According to local witnesses, the motorcycle struck the parked truck with great force, leaving both severely injured. Fazle Rabbi was a student at Matlab Government Degree College and a resident of Baishpur Bepari Bari in Matlab South Municipality. Ishat, a tenth-grade student from Dhaka’s Jatrabari area, had been visiting her maternal grandparents’ home in Matlab for Eid-ul-Azha. Police confirmed the deaths and said legal procedures are underway.

Authorities have initiated necessary legal actions related to the accident, as confirmed by the officer-in-charge of Matlab South Police Station.

A young man named Rana Mia, aged 28, was killed in a clash in Mymensingh city on Tuesday, June 2. His family alleged that he died after being stabbed by the son of a local Jamaat-e-Islami leader. The incident occurred in the Char Ishwardia Madhyapara area of Ward 31. Rana, a local resident and autorickshaw driver, was taken to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared him dead in the evening. Relatives said he was involved with the BNP.

According to the family, tensions had been ongoing since the national election when Rana supported a BNP candidate, straining relations with the family of Jamaat leader Mofidul Islam. The dispute reportedly escalated after a quarrel following a football game. The next day, a group allegedly led by Mofidul’s son Mahin attacked, leaving Rana fatally injured and several others hurt.

Mofidul Islam denied the allegations, saying neither he nor his son was present. The city Jamaat chief claimed the clash stemmed from a local feud, not politics. Police said initial findings suggest political links and have deployed extra forces while legal action proceeds.

Police recovered the partially decomposed hanging body of Tanvir Hossain Shuvo, aged 45, an additional director of Bangladesh Bank, from his rented apartment in North Mugda, Dhaka, on Tuesday night. Sub-inspector Md. Borhan Uddin of Mugda Police Station said officers broke open the door around 9:30 p.m. after receiving a report of a foul smell and found the body hanging. Relatives and colleagues were informed, and the body was sent to Dhaka Medical College morgue for autopsy after completing legal procedures.

According to police, Shuvo’s father is Tabarak Hossain, and the family’s permanent residence is in Segunbagicha. Shuvo had been living alone in the Mugda apartment. The landlord last saw him on Eid day, and after noticing a strong odor from the room, informed police. It was also learned that Shuvo had recently divorced.

Authorities are continuing the investigation to determine the cause and circumstances of death.

Four boats sank at Ramna Banderghat in Chilmari upazila of Kurigram after a sudden storm and unusually high waves struck the Brahmaputra River on Tuesday afternoon. Several other boats and a speedboat were also damaged. Witnesses said the sky suddenly darkened before light rain and gusty winds began, creating unexpectedly large waves that battered the moored boats against the riverbank’s block pitching.

Two boats from the Roumari and Kodalkati routes and two from Chilmari were reported sunk, with their hulls ruptured by the impact. Around 50 sacks of urea fertilizer and passengers’ belongings were lost to the river. Boat owners described the event as abrupt and unlike anything they had seen before, noting that wind intensity was moderate but the waves were abnormally strong.

No casualties were reported. Owners of the damaged boats are attempting to recover their vessels and goods, while local administration and relevant authorities are monitoring the situation.

Supporters of two local leaders from the BNP and Jubo Dal clashed on Tuesday afternoon in Bongram Union of Katiadi upazila, Kishoreganj. The confrontation occurred in Bongram Bazar and nearby areas, leaving several people injured. Police arrived at the scene and brought the situation under control.

According to local sources, the dispute began after Member of Parliament Advocate Md. Jalal Uddin attended a rally in Dhuladia Union but did not visit Bongram Bazar as expected. This led to an argument between Bongram Union BNP General Secretary Munjurul Haque Pintu and Jubo Dal President Anwar Hossain. Witnesses said both sides used local weapons, including spears and bricks, during the clash.

Anwar Hossain alleged that Pintu verbally abused a local ward member in the MP’s presence, and after the MP left, Pintu’s supporters attacked them. Attempts to reach Pintu for comment were unsuccessful. Bongram Union BNP President Nurul Amin Masud said efforts were underway to resolve the issue peacefully.

A man named Abdul Karim, aged 40, died on Tuesday afternoon while undergoing treatment at Rangpur Medical College Hospital following injuries sustained in a clash over a land dispute between brothers in Magura Union of Kishoreganj upazila, Nilphamari. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon when long-standing tensions between six brothers, including Amin Uddin and his five siblings, erupted into violence. Abdul Karim, the son of Abdul Wahab and brother-in-law of Amin Uddin, was seriously injured during the confrontation.

Local sources and Magura Union Parishad Chairman Akhtaruzzaman Mithu confirmed the death and said the conflict stemmed from a long-running land dispute. Police arrived at the scene to bring the situation under control and began collecting information about those involved. Kishoreganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge Lutfor Rahman stated that police have been deployed and efforts are underway to identify and arrest the suspects.

The incident has caused tension in the area, and authorities are continuing their investigation into the fatal clash.

In Dhaka’s Child Violence Suppression Tribunal, accused Sohel Rana admitted guilt while co-accused Swapna Akter claimed innocence in the case of the rape and murder of child Ramisa Akter in Pallabi. The hearing took place on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, before Judge Masrur Saleqin, who read out the charges and witness statements to both defendants. Sohel asked for forgiveness, while Swapna maintained she had done nothing wrong. The court set the next hearing for Thursday to present arguments.

According to the case details, Ramisa, a second-grade student at Popular Model High School, was found dead on May 19 after being lured into Swapna’s flat. Her body was discovered decapitated, and Swapna alleged that her husband Sohel committed the crime. The child’s father, Abdul Hannan Molla, filed the case the same day, leading to the arrests of both accused. Sohel later confessed in court, while Swapna was sent to jail.

The tribunal earlier completed witness testimony from sixteen individuals and will now proceed to the argument phase of the trial.

Dhaka University’s International Center for Ocean Governance and China’s First Institute of Oceanography jointly inaugurated a modern ocean observation and environmental modeling initiative in Bangladesh’s coastal waters. The daylong seminar marking the launch was held on June 2, 2026, at Dhaka University, with Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam as chief guest. Participants included academics, researchers, students, and representatives from national institutions such as the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, the Bangladesh Navy, and SPARRSO, alongside Chinese scientists.

Speakers emphasized the importance of international collaboration in marine science, coastal monitoring, and climate resilience. The Vice-Chancellor noted that the partnership between Bangladesh and China opens new opportunities for sustainable resource management and coastal risk mitigation. He highlighted that Bangladesh’s economy, coastal livelihoods, and biodiversity depend on sustainable ocean resource management.

The initiative will enhance researchers’ capacity in real-time buoy data analysis, oceanographic modeling, and environmental monitoring. It will also support scientific assessment of microplastic, heavy metal, and oil pollution, creating a platform for data-driven environmental decision-making.

Former minister and Awami League joint general secretary Dr. Dipu Moni has filed bail petitions in seven cases lodged at various police stations in Dhaka. The High Court is scheduled to deliver its order on these petitions today, June 3, 2026. The bench comprising Justice Md. Khairul Alam and Justice Sheikh Abu Taher will announce the decision in the afternoon.

The hearings on the bail petitions concluded on June 2, and the court fixed June 3 for the order. Dr. Dipu Moni previously served as foreign minister, education minister, and social welfare minister during the Awami League’s 15-year tenure in government.

Following the fall of the Awami League government on August 5, 2024, amid student and public protests, police arrested Dipu Moni on August 19 from Baridhara in Dhaka. She faces more than 38 cases, including charges of murder, crimes against humanity, corruption, and incitement to violence.

A man named Tanzirul Islam Samrat from Char Darbesh Union in Sonagazi upazila of Feni has applied to the Ministry of Home Affairs for a shotgun license to protect his daughter. Samrat submitted the application on May 31 and shared the information on June 2, 2026. He stated that the license is sought specifically for the safety of his seven-year-old daughter.

According to Samrat, he is concerned about his child’s safety due to the current social situation and various unwanted incidents in the country. He described himself as a responsible father who wants to ensure family security and self-defense through legal means.

In his application, Samrat pledged to strictly follow all existing laws and regulations regarding firearm use and to exercise maximum caution to prevent misuse of the weapon.

Jamaat-e-Islami Central Assistant Secretary General ATM Masum has warned that the current government will not survive even a year if it continues to ignore public opinion. Speaking on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at a day-long 'Advanced Worker Training Camp' organized by Noakhali District Jamaat, he accused the government of betraying the ideals of the July fighters and failing to reform the state and constitution in line with the July Charter.

Masum sharply criticized the government’s performance over the past three months, citing rising murder, rape, extortion, and commodity prices, as well as political favoritism in administration and education. He also alleged failures in attracting donors and investment, and in maintaining Bangladesh’s international image and diplomacy. The event was chaired by Noakhali District Ameer Ishaq Khondaker and conducted by District Secretary Maulana Md. Borhan Uddin, with central leader Maulana Mohammad Shahjahan attending as a special guest.

Masum further expressed anger over remarks by government figures about Sharia law and Qurbani, warning against the rise of new authoritarianism and vowing resistance to any form of tyranny or conspiracy.

A youth was killed and three others were injured in a clash that broke out during a wedding ceremony in the Challisha area of Netrakona Sadar on Monday night. The incident occurred around 11:45 p.m. in front of the Bamnikona Sangsad Bazar Mosque. The deceased was identified as Faisal Mia, 18, son of Nazrul Islam from Bamnikona village. The injured were Robin, 18, Saurav, 18, and Sadekul Islam, 42, all residents of the same village.

According to police, an argument erupted between Faisal and his companions and several others from the same area during the wedding. The altercation escalated, and the opposing group attacked them with bamboo sticks, leaving them seriously injured. Locals rescued the victims and took them to Netrakona Modern Sadar Hospital, from where Faisal and Sadekul were later transferred to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital due to their critical condition. Faisal died around 2 a.m.

Additional Superintendent of Police Sajal Kumar Sarkar said that police have launched an operation to arrest those involved and are proceeding with legal action.

Police in Godagari upazila of Rajshahi seized a shipment of firearms and ammunition being smuggled from the Chapainawabganj border area to Kushtia. Acting on a tip-off, a team from the Premtoli Police Investigation Center conducted an operation at Rajabarihat on Tuesday afternoon. During the search of a private car, officers recovered two foreign pistols, four magazines, and 53 rounds of ammunition. A young woman and a man were arrested at the scene.

The detainees were identified as Dulal Sheikh, 36, and Sanjida Akter Shimu, 18, both residents of the Bottoli Charmatha area in Kushtia Sadar upazila. Police said they had received reliable information around 2 p.m. that a car carrying arms had left Kansat in Chapainawabganj for Kushtia. A checkpoint was set up on the Rajshahi–Chapainawabganj highway, where the vehicle was intercepted and searched.

Authorities are interrogating the detainees to gather information about other members of the arms smuggling network. A case under the Arms Act is being prepared, and the two suspects will be sent to court on Wednesday.

A mobile court in Sherpur upazila of Bogura district sentenced six individuals to varying jail terms on Tuesday for drug use and transportation offenses. The operation took place between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. across different locations in the upazila. The mobile court was led by Mahmudul Hasan, Assistant Commissioner (Land) and Executive Magistrate of Sherpur.

According to the verdict, Tushar Khandakar (42) received three months’ imprisonment, Mukul Hasan (28) two months, Tanmoy Sarkar (26) three months, Abdur Rahman Sabbir (32) two months, Zahidul Islam (40) two months, and Md. Rumel Bijoy (22) one month. The sentences were handed down under charges of drug consumption and transportation.

The upazila administration stated that anti-drug drives like this will continue in the future to build a drug-free community in Sherpur.