Member of Parliament Saeed Al Noman extended assistance to families affected by a fire in a slum at I Block, Halishahar, Chattogram. On Tuesday morning, he donated 100,000 taka in cash to help the victims begin rebuilding their homes. He also arranged three daily meals and clothing for 18 members of five affected families and contacted the district commissioner to ensure the supply of tin sheets for house construction.

According to reports, the fire broke out on Tuesday morning at a house in I Block, destroying the homes of five middle- and lower-middle-class families. The blaze consumed furniture and other belongings, leaving the families destitute. Men, women, and children were forced to live under the open sky, struggling with food shortages and a lack of essential items.

The immediate relief provided by the MP aims to address urgent needs and support the victims’ recovery from the devastating incident.

A pickup driver named Sohel, aged 39, was stabbed in Dhaka’s Gulshan-1 area on Tuesday afternoon due to a previous enmity. The incident occurred behind the Paka Market, where Sohel was attacked with a sharp weapon. Locals rescued him in a critically injured state and took him to the emergency department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where he is currently under treatment. Police detained the suspected attacker from the scene as he attempted to flee.

According to Sohel’s uncle, the attack was carried out by a youth named Masud (also known as Masum) following a long-standing dispute. Witnesses said the assault caused immediate tension in the area, prompting locals to assist in both sending the victim to the hospital and helping police capture the assailant. Police sources confirmed that the suspect is being interrogated in custody, and the motive appears linked to personal conflict.

Authorities stated that a legal process is underway and that the investigation aims to uncover the exact cause and ensure proper legal action against those involved.

The United Nations Committee for Development Policy (CDP) has expressed a positive stance on Bangladesh’s proposal to extend its preparation period for graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category until November 24, 2029. CDP Chair Professor José Antonio Ocampo informed the Bangladesh government that the committee considers the extension appropriate, according to a press release from the Ministry of Finance issued on Tuesday.

The CDP emphasized that the additional time should be used to address structural challenges and implement necessary policy reforms, not to delay them. Bangladesh formally requested the three-year extension on February 18, 2026, followed by a letter from the Prime Minister to the UN Secretary-General on April 6 seeking support. The committee noted that Bangladesh has exceeded all three LDC graduation criteria by a significant margin and is unlikely to regress in the near or medium term. However, it also cited global economic and geopolitical uncertainties, including Middle East tensions and energy market volatility, as potential risks.

The CDP welcomed Bangladesh’s commitment to its Smooth Transition Strategy and stressed the importance of continued international cooperation, including concessional financing, technical assistance, and trade capacity building, during and after the transition period.

The Technical and Madrasa Education Division has released a new transfer policy for MPO-listed madrasa teachers. The policy was published on the division’s website on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. According to the guidelines, the Directorate of Madrasa Education will publish online the list of vacant posts and related details within a government-specified timeframe. Applications for transfer will be invited against these vacancies, and all procedures including application submission, order issuance, and joining at the new workplace will be completed within the period set by the government.

Teachers will be eligible to apply for transfer after completing two years of service at their first posting. Applications can be made to equivalent-level madrasas and for the same position, including to any district in the country for family convenience. Each teacher will be allowed a maximum of three transfers during their career. The entire process, including eligibility verification and application submission, will be conducted online as per the prescribed rules.

Interested teachers can find detailed information on the Technical and Madrasa Education Division’s official website.

Police in Gazipur’s Sreepur upazila have arrested Shamim, the prime suspect in the murder of day laborer Azizul Islam, aged 38. The arrest followed a violent incident on Monday morning after a land dispute between the families of Azizul and Shamim. According to the case statement, Shamim and several others allegedly attacked Azizul with sharp weapons, leaving him critically injured. He was taken to the local health complex and later transferred to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where he died early Tuesday morning.

Following the killing, residents of Bormi Union’s Paitalbari area blocked the Bormi-Kawraid regional road on Tuesday afternoon, demanding the arrest and exemplary punishment of those involved. The victim’s brother, Taizul Islam, filed a case naming five accused, including Shamim, Fakir, Jamal Uddin, Hridoy, and Shahin, along with five unidentified suspects.

Sreepur Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Shahinur Alam confirmed that Shamim was arrested soon after the incident and has been sent to jail.

Police in Chattogram have arrested 28 members of the Awami League and its student wing, Chhatra League, following their participation in a banned rally. The arrests were confirmed on Tuesday by Deputy Commissioner of Police Amirul Islam, who said the individuals were identified through video footage. The arrests took place across four police stations—Khulshi, Panchlaish, Bayezid, and Chandgaon.

According to police sources, 13 were detained from Khulshi, 9 from Panchlaish, 4 from Bayezid, and 3 from Chandgaon. The rally, organized under the banner of Omar Gani MES College Chhatra League, was held on Monday near the busy GEC intersection in Panchlaish. Videos of the procession, which reportedly involved over a hundred participants, circulated widely on social media.

Authorities noted that similar flash processions by the banned Awami League and Chhatra League groups had previously occurred in various parts of Chattogram, prompting continued police monitoring and operations.

Education Minister Ehsanul Haque Milon has indicated that the announced schedule for the 2027 Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations may be revised. Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat after a ministry meeting on Tuesday, he said the final decision would be made following further discussions with stakeholders. The minister explained that the exams were initially planned for late February but were moved up by a month to avoid overlapping with Ramadan, with the routine set to conclude by February 8.

Milon noted that the ministry aims to synchronize the academic sessions and reduce the extended duration of education, which currently exceeds the intended timeline by up to two years. He acknowledged that while some had requested the exams be completed before Ramadan, social media criticism has since called for holding them afterward. The minister said the issue would be reconsidered through further consultations.

Earlier, on May 14, Milon had announced that the 2027 SSC and equivalent exams would start on January 7, sparking criticism among students and parents for being scheduled earlier than usual.

A 16-year-old boy named Yasin was killed in Chandpur city’s Bara Station Jamuna Road area following a dispute over 20 taka. The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday. According to local sources, an argument broke out between Yasin and Musa Pradhaniya, aged 17, from the same area, over the cost of eating jam worth 20 taka. During the altercation, Musa allegedly struck Yasin on the head with a GI pipe, leaving him critically injured.

Locals rescued Yasin and took him to Chandpur Sadar Hospital, where doctors provided initial treatment and referred him to Dhaka for advanced care. However, he died on the way near the Signboard area. The officer-in-charge of Chandpur Model Police Station described the incident as very tragic, adding that the body had been sent to the morgue and preparations for filing a case were underway.

Police are continuing their investigation into the incident, and legal proceedings are expected to follow once the case is filed.

A 15-member delegation from the Prime Minister’s Office of Bangladesh left Dhaka for China on Tuesday afternoon to participate in a training program. The team departed from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on a China Eastern Airlines flight bound for Kunming, Yunnan Province. The program, organized with support from the Chinese government and the Chinese Embassy in Dhaka, will continue until June 8.

The delegation includes senior officials such as Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon, NGO Affairs Bureau Director General Mohammad Zakaria, and several secretaries and directors from the Prime Minister’s Office. The training aims to enhance administrative knowledge and cooperation between the two countries.

At a reception in Dhaka on Monday, Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen said the initiative reflects the growing high-level engagement between Bangladesh and China. He expressed hope that the participants would apply insights from China’s development and modernization experience to Bangladesh’s progress.

Many students aspiring for higher education abroad face challenges with English proficiency tests such as IELTS due to high fees and lengthy preparation. The report explains that several foreign universities and scholarship authorities now accept the Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificate as an alternative proof of English proficiency, making overseas study more accessible for students who completed their degrees in English.

An MOI certificate officially confirms that a student completed a course or degree in English. It can be obtained from the registrar or examination office of the last attended institution by submitting an application with academic details and supporting documents. Some universities, however, only accept MOI if the degree was completed within the past five years, requiring others to submit IELTS or similar test results.

Countries such as Germany, Hungary, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Poland, France, Sweden, Denmark, China, and South Korea have universities that accept MOI. Several major scholarships, including Stipendium Hungaricum, Erasmus Mundus, and Swedish Institute programs, also allow applications without IELTS, provided MOI and other eligibility conditions are met.

Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milan has indicated that the 2027 Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations may see a change in schedule. Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat on June 2 after a courtesy meeting with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, he said the government had initially planned to hold the exams in January. However, due to Ramadan falling in February, the schedule might be pushed back by a month, though no final decision has been made.

The minister explained that the government had earlier prepared a routine aiming to complete the exams before Ramadan, but this plan is now being reconsidered following requests from various stakeholders. He emphasized that opinions from parents, students, teachers, and the media are being taken into account before finalizing the decision.

Dr. Milan added that the SSC is a major public examination requiring full syllabus completion. The final schedule will be determined after considering students’ preparation, syllabus completion, and overall practical realities.

Bangladeshi director Mabrur Rashid Bannah has faced online threats following the release of his new drama 'Helmet Bahini' during Eid 2026. The production, which Bannah wrote, directed, and acted in, portrays a student leader who supported a repressive regime during the July 2024 anti-discrimination movement and later attempts to reinvent himself after the regime’s fall. Following its release, several artists critical of the drama issued threats on social media, including actor Tomal Mahbub and producer Arshad Adnan, son of President Shahabuddin Chuppu. Adnan’s comment suggesting punitive action against anti-fascist artists drew widespread criticism before he deleted it.

Screenshots of the posts circulated widely, prompting online solidarity under the hashtag “Stand with Mabrur Rashid Bannah.” Bannah responded publicly, urging his supporters to maintain faith and perseverance in cultural activism. Several cultural figures, including lyricist Atif Abu Bakar and Dr. Md. Nur Uddin, expressed support for Bannah’s stance and praised his continued engagement with the July movement’s themes.

Former student leader Rizwan Sheikh questioned whether authorities would act against the president’s son for allegedly compiling lists of dissenting artists under state protection.

Police in Araihazar, Narayanganj, arrested Abul Kashem, 35, who is described as a gang leader accused in several criminal cases involving robbery, drugs, and illegal weapons. The arrest took place on Monday afternoon around 2 p.m. in the Islambpur area of Gopaldi municipality during a police operation.

According to police sources, Abul Kashem had been involved in various criminal activities for a long time. The Officer-in-Charge (Investigation) of Araihazar Police Station, Ripon Kumar, confirmed the arrest and stated that legal proceedings against him are currently underway.

Authorities have not disclosed further details about the ongoing investigation or potential court proceedings following the arrest.

Bangladesh’s opposition leader and Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has condemned the government’s decision to raise fuel prices without any discussion in parliament, calling it a deception against the people. Speaking to reporters in Badaghat Sonatola village of Sylhet after visiting the family of murdered child Fahima, he said the recent fuel price hikes—about 15 percent last month and an additional five taka per liter this month—will increase costs across all sectors and hurt ordinary citizens.

Dr. Rahman also expressed concern over the lack of progress in the Fahima murder investigation, which has seen no visible advancement after 28 days. He demanded exemplary punishment for those involved and urged the government to ensure swift justice, similar to the Ramisa murder case in the capital. He further criticized the government’s handling of the measles outbreak, questioning why vaccines were not procured in time.

He pledged legal and moral support for Fahima’s family and called on local residents to stand by them. Rahman warned that failure to deliver justice and maintain law and order would undermine the government’s legitimacy.

A young man named Omar Faruk, aged 22, was hacked to death on Tuesday, June 2, in Chandpur’s Hajimchar upazila following a violent clash over the construction of a shared pond embankment. The incident occurred around 12:45 p.m. inside the Mridha family home in Chhoto Laxmipur village under Algi Durgapur North Union. Omar, visiting his grandfather Hasmat Ullah Mridha, was attacked when he tried to stop a quarrel between his grandfather’s family and their rivals.

According to local and police sources, the dispute escalated when members of the opposing group threw chili powder into the eyes of Omar and his relatives, leaving them disoriented. One of the attackers then struck Omar in the neck with a sharp weapon, causing fatal injuries. He was rushed to Hajimchar Upazila Health Complex, where doctors declared him dead.

Police recovered the body and sent it to Chandpur Sadar Hospital morgue for autopsy. Hajimchar police chief Mohammad Nazmul Hasan said operations are underway to arrest the suspects, including Habib Mridha, and that legal proceedings are in progress. The area remains tense as locals demand exemplary punishment for those involved.