Member of Parliament for Cumilla-4 (Debidwar) Hasnat Abdullah has ordered show-cause notices for five doctors at Debidwar Upazila Health Complex after finding them absent during an unannounced inspection. The visit took place on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 9 a.m., when the MP arrived without prior notice and toured various hospital departments, speaking with staff and patients about healthcare services.

The inspection lasted about one and a half hours and was attended by Cumilla Deputy Civil Surgeon Dr. Reza Md. Sarwar Akbar and Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer Dr. Mohibus Salam. The absent doctors were identified as Dr. Saiful Islam Shuvo, Dr. Shamim Kawsar, Dr. Shimul Rani Dutta, Consultant Dr. Sharif Uddin Ahmed, and Medicine Consultant Kazi Ayesha Siddika.

The MP expressed dissatisfaction over the doctors’ absence and warned that strict measures would be taken to ensure punctuality. The Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer stated that the accused doctors must respond to the notices within three working days.

Non-performing loans (NPLs) in Bangladesh’s banking sector have increased by Tk 314.88 billion over the past three months, according to the latest report from Bangladesh Bank. As of the end of December, total NPLs stood at Tk 5.57 trillion, representing 30.60 percent of total loans distributed at that time. By the end of March this year, the figure had risen to Tk 5.88 trillion, or 32.26 percent of total loans.

The report also shows that the total outstanding loans in the banking sector currently amount to Tk 18.24 trillion. The data highlights a continuing upward trend in defaulted loans within the country’s financial system, reflecting growing stress in the banking sector.

The increase in NPLs underscores ongoing challenges in loan recovery and credit management across banks, as indicated by the central bank’s updated figures.

Police in Shibganj, Chapainawabganj recovered the body of a 14-year-old domestic worker named Noyoni Khatun on Monday night from a house in the Mohanbag area. The incident was confirmed by Shibganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge Matiur Rahman. Noyoni, daughter of Rubel Ali from Akhira village in Dhainagar Union, had been working at the home of a woman named Jannatul Ferdousi.

According to the residents of the house, Noyoni took her own life by hanging herself. However, local people claimed that she was murdered. Family members told police that she went into a room in the afternoon and allegedly hanged herself, but police did not find the body in a hanging position. The body had been taken down before police arrived.

Police have sent the body to the hospital morgue for an autopsy. The cause of death will be determined after receiving the report, and legal action will follow, according to the police.

Police in Sirajganj have arrested Abdul Hamid, 33, for allegedly defrauding more than 100 people of Tk 2.1 million through online investment scams. The arrest was announced at a press conference at Sirajganj Sadar Police Station on Tuesday afternoon. According to police, a case was filed on June 1 by Momtaz Begum, who said Hamid lured investors into two apps named Eco Volt and CEF, promising high profits. When the apps became inactive, he collected more money under new schemes.

Investigators said Hamid used multiple fake apps to attract unemployed youth and ordinary citizens, later shutting them down and launching new ones. When victims demanded refunds, he allegedly used a Telegram ID under the name “Hamkail Moakael,” posing as a 400-year-old spiritual figure to intimidate them. Police recovered a Walton tablet, a smartphone, and promotional materials linked to the scams.

Authorities are verifying whether others were involved. Hamid has reportedly confessed during preliminary questioning, and preparations are underway to present him before court as the investigation continues.

A violent clash erupted on Tuesday morning at the Boro Kapon point of the Sylhet-Sunamganj road over passenger pickup disputes between bus and CNG-run autorickshaw stand managers. The confrontation began around 11 a.m. when an argument escalated into a physical fight, leaving at least 12 people injured. During the incident, 10 autorickshaws were vandalized.

According to local sources, the altercation started as a verbal dispute over passenger collection rights but quickly turned violent as both sides used local weapons. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals and clinics for treatment. Police were dispatched to the scene following reports of the clash.

Authorities confirmed that additional police forces have been deployed to maintain order in the area. Law enforcement officials stated that an investigation is underway and necessary legal actions will be taken to prevent further unrest.

Customers of Islami Bank Bangladesh held a human chain and protest in Chattogram on Tuesday demanding the removal of the bank’s chairman, Khurshid Alam. The demonstration took place around 11 a.m. in front of the bank’s regional office in Agrabad under the banner of the Islami Bank Conscious Customers Forum.

Participants alleged that the current management system of the bank does not adequately protect customer interests and called for the chairman’s removal. They urged authorities to intervene and ensure good governance, transparency, and accountability within the institution. Protesters emphasized the need to restore customer confidence and safeguard depositors’ expectations.

Leaders of the Islami Bank Conscious Customers Forum and clients from various professions joined the event. Police from Double Mooring Police Station maintained a watchful presence to ensure order, and the protest concluded peacefully with participants leaving the area afterward.

A reception and exchange meeting was held in Goaland, Rajbari, to welcome Nurunnisa Siddika, a reserved seat Member of Parliament in the 13th National Parliament and Secretary of the Women’s Division of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. The event took place on Tuesday morning at the Haji Bari Mosque field in Kewtil area of Chhoto Bhakla Union, organized by the Haji Bari Social Welfare Council. The meeting was presided over by Sheikh Mohiuddin, a former professor of Tejgaon College, and attended by several central and local leaders of Jamaat-e-Islami.

In her address, MP Nurunnisa Siddika stressed the need to modernize and make the country’s judicial system more time-appropriate. She stated that Bangladesh has become a modern state, and therefore, its judicial and administrative structures should also evolve accordingly. She called for governance based on justice and the ideals of the Quran.

She further emphasized establishing justice in society, preventing corruption, and promoting human values. Local residents shared their concerns and expectations during the meeting, which the MP attentively listened to.

Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain stated that the prime minister was misinformed about his planned visit to Florida, United States. He made the comment on Tuesday through a Facebook post, following a viral note from the prime minister suggesting that mosquito control methods could be developed locally without traveling abroad.

In his post titled “Will misinformation and conspiracy ruin the revolutionary potential of mosquito control?”, the mayor explained that since October last year, CCC had been using mosquito larva-killing chemicals from the U.S.-based company Valent BioSciences. To reduce dependency on costly imports, he proposed establishing a joint-venture factory in Bangladesh. Valent BioSciences responded by inviting a delegation led by the mayor to visit its facilities in Chicago and Florida for feasibility assessment, with no expenses to be borne by the government or CCC.

The mayor alleged that a vested group provided false and misleading information to the prime minister, causing uncertainty over the planned visit. A government letter earlier confirmed that the summary for travel approval had been returned without authorization.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed stated that most witness testimonies have been completed in the murder case of child Ramisa in Dhaka’s Pallabi area. He said the government is assisting the court in ensuring the presence of the remaining witnesses. The minister made these remarks on Tuesday afternoon during an emergency press briefing at the Ministry of Home Affairs in the Secretariat.

He emphasized that it would not be appropriate to comment on a case that is still under trial, adding that everyone expects a speedy conclusion of the proceedings. The government, he said, is working to create the necessary environment for that. However, the timing and outcome of the verdict are entirely matters for the court.

In response to a question about whether new individuals have been implicated in the investigation, the minister said there is no specific information on that. He added that some formalities, including testimonies from doctors and forensic experts, are still pending.

Health Minister Sardar Md. Shakhawat Hossain announced that dengue patients across Bangladesh will receive free medical treatment. He said strict mobile court operations will be conducted nationwide to control the spread of dengue. The announcement came on Tuesday afternoon during a meeting at the Secretariat with owners of private hospitals and diagnostic centers to discuss dengue prevention.

The minister stated that private medical colleges must reserve 10 percent of their beds for dengue patients, who will also receive an 80 percent discount on diagnostic tests. Treatment will be free, though patients will bear the cost of food and medicine. Special larvicidal drugs will be used to destroy mosquito larvae, and four dengue cases have been reported so far. He emphasized that dengue is a national problem requiring collective effort beyond government action.

A three-month nationwide awareness campaign will begin on Saturday, and doctors will receive training on dengue treatment protocols. City corporations will also work to prevent mosquito breeding in all residential and institutional areas.

A 22-year-old housewife named Nilufa Akter was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Darimukund Uttarpara village of Shahbandegi Union, Sherpur upazila of Bogura early Monday night. Police recovered her body from the floor of her home, while all members of her in-laws’ family went missing immediately after the incident, intensifying local suspicion. Nilufa’s husband, Ekhlas Ali, works as a truck helper and was reportedly away from home for three days.

According to police and local sources, Nilufa lived with her two-year-old child, father-in-law Monju, mother-in-law Ratna Begum, and brother-in-law Mostakin. Neighbors rushed to the house after hearing cries around 10:30 p.m. and found Nilufa’s body covered with cloth, with a candle burning beside her head. Before police arrived, her in-laws allegedly fled, taking her child with them.

Sherpur police said there were no visible injuries on the body except a mark around the neck. The body was sent to Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital morgue for autopsy, and investigators are focusing on the disappearance of family members to determine the cause of death.

A father and son were killed in a road accident in Karnaphuli, Chattogram, on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred near the first stair area of Shah Amanat Bridge when a pickup van and a motorcycle collided. The victims were identified as Durga Pada Mallik, aged 70, from Singhra village in Chatari Union of Anwara upazila, and his son Bidhan Mallik, aged 47, a science teacher at Daulatpur Multipurpose High School in Karnaphuli.

According to Moijjartek Traffic Police In-Charge Abu Sayeed Baker, the collision took place around 8 a.m. as both vehicles were traveling from the new bridge area toward Moijjartek. Durga Pada Mallik, who was riding on the back of the motorcycle, died on the spot. His son, the motorcycle rider, was taken to Chittagong Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

Sub-Inspector Alauddin Talukdar of the hospital police outpost confirmed that both bodies were brought to the hospital and that legal procedures are underway.

The Department of Social Services (DSS) under the Ministry of Social Welfare has issued a revised recruitment circular for 1,485 positions across 52 categories under the revenue sector. The online application process, to be completed through Teletalk Bangladesh Limited’s designated website, opened on June 2, 2026, at 10 a.m. and will continue until June 23, 2026, at 5 p.m. Both male and female candidates aged between 18 and 32 years as of June 1, 2026, are eligible to apply, with certain departmental candidates receiving age relaxation.

The circular covers a wide range of posts from grade 13 to grade 20, including positions such as principal assistant, computer operator, field supervisor, social worker, and office assistant. Applicants who previously applied under the March 27 and June 9, 2024, notices for the same posts do not need to reapply. Application fees range from 56 to 112 taka depending on the post category, payable via Teletalk prepaid numbers within 72 hours of form submission.

Detailed information and the application form are available through the DSS official website at https://dss.gov.bd/pages/notices.

A writ petition has been filed in the High Court challenging the schedule and voter list for the upcoming Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) election, scheduled for June 7. Six councillors submitted the petition to the bench of Justice Bhishmadev Chakraborty and Justice Md Asif Hasan on Tuesday.

According to the election commission’s earlier announcement, the schedule for the BCB Board of Directors Election 2026 was issued on May 16 by the Chief Election Commissioner’s office. The notice stated that the election and result announcement would both take place on June 7. The draft voter list was released on May 17 at 4 p.m.

The election will select 23 directors through direct voting, while two directors will be nominated by the National Sports Council (NSC). A total of 25 directors will then elect one president from among themselves.

Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury announced that the government plans to introduce a unified expatriate card, which will replace the existing BMET card. Speaking at a briefing at the ministry on Tuesday, he said the goal is to enable all necessary services through one card instead of multiple ones.

According to the ministry, the card will be available to all expatriates, including those living in Europe and Latin America. The minister explained that the card will function like a credit card, with applications processed through a dedicated cell for verification. Although the facilities are not yet finalized, the card is expected to include features for currency management, remittance benefits, and digital identity tracking.

The minister added that discussions are ongoing with the Land Ministry to allow expatriates to access land-related services using the card. Plans are also being considered to give cardholders priority in hospitals and other service areas. State Minister Nurul Haque, Secretary Mokhtar Hossain, and senior officials attended the briefing.