Nazmuz Sakib, a young man from Parbatipur in Dinajpur, has overcome severe physical disabilities to pursue higher education. Born without both hands up to the wrists and missing part of his right leg below the knee, Sakib refused to accept his condition as a limitation. Through determination and confidence, he has achieved academic success at every stage and is now in his third year at Parbatipur Government College.

Sakib’s educational journey began at Manmathpur Government Primary School, where he earned GPA-5 in the Primary Education Completion Examination. He later achieved GPA-4.40 in JSC, GPA-4.56 in SSC (Science), and GPA-4.83 in HSC from Manmathpur Ideal Degree College. Despite financial hardship, he continues to study with strong family support. His father, Azimuddin Sardar, expressed pride in Sakib’s perseverance, while his elder brothers have also pursued higher education and professional careers.

Sakib’s story has become a source of inspiration in his community, symbolizing resilience and the power of education to overcome adversity.

Irregularities have been reported before and after the approval of sand extraction for the Matarbari Deep Sea Port connecting road project in Maheshkhali, Cox’s Bazar. The contractor, Tokyo-MIL-JV, was permitted to extract sand under 13 conditions but allegedly ignored them, using a 12-inch suction dredger instead of the required 18-inch cutter dredger. The company also failed to obtain environmental clearance or conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). Officials from Max International Limited, the local partner, denied all allegations, claiming compliance with government terms.

Documents show that the Cox’s Bazar district administration approved sand extraction without tender or environmental clearance, setting a rate of Tk 6.94 per cubic foot while the government would pay Tk 4.56 per cubic foot as dredging cost. This arrangement allegedly allows the contractor to profit while the government bears the expense. Competing firms offering higher royalties were reportedly ignored. The district administration, led by Deputy Commissioner Md. A. Mannan, justified the approval as being based on a land ministry directive.

The Department of Environment confirmed that no application for clearance was submitted and warned of legal action if extraction continues without approval. The administration has asked the Water Development Board to verify whether the contractor is violating conditions.

Abdul Hannan Molla, father of murdered child Ramisa Akter, demanded maximum punishment and justice for the accused Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Khatun. He made the appeal on Tuesday morning before the first day of witness testimony at the Dhaka Metropolitan Tribunal for the Suppression of Violence Against Children, presided over by Judge Masrur Salekin.

Key witnesses including a magistrate, doctor, evidence collector, and local residents were scheduled to testify. The main accused, Sohel Rana, was brought from Dhaka Central Jail in Keraniganj, while his wife Swapna Khatun was brought from Kashimpur Jail. On Monday, the court framed charges against the couple for rape, murder, and concealment of the body, and summoned 17 witnesses to appear.

According to the case file and police sources, Ramisa’s body was recovered on May 19 from a flat in Pallabi, Dhaka. Police alleged that Sohel Rana, a 32-year-old neighbor, killed and mutilated the child before attempting to flee. The victim’s father filed the case the same day at Pallabi Police Station.

The Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection in Sirajganj fined several transport operators on June 2, 2026, for charging passengers excessive fares during the post-Eid return journey. The joint operation with the Rapid Action Battalion took place between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Jamuna Bridge West Circle and Soydabad areas. Five CNG auto-rickshaw drivers and two bus supervisors from SI Paribahan and Jamuna Line Paribahan were fined a total of 18,000 taka. Additionally, 24,000 taka in overcharged fares was refunded to passengers on the spot.

Passengers reported that regular fares of 300–350 taka had risen to 500–600 taka, with some being asked to pay more for seats. Bus supervisors cited increased fuel prices and empty return trips as reasons for the higher fares. Highway police officials said traffic on the Jamuna Bridge western highway remained normal without congestion, and no formal complaints had been received.

Officials confirmed that joint task force operations to protect passenger rights and monitor transport fares will continue in the coming days.

Bangladesh is confronting renewed tensions over transboundary river management as the 30-year Ganges Water Sharing Treaty with India, signed in 1996, approaches its expiry in December 2026. Technical teams from both countries have begun preliminary discussions, but India has informally suggested a new formula based on water flow at the Farakka point, which Bangladeshi experts deem unfair. The uncertainty over renewal has revived concerns about equitable water distribution, particularly as Bangladesh continues to suffer from reduced dry-season flows, salinity, and environmental degradation linked to upstream control.

The article highlights that India’s unilateral management of shared rivers has long disadvantaged Bangladesh, affecting agriculture, fisheries, and navigation. The Farakka Barrage, Teesta water-sharing deadlock, and Tipaimukh Dam project are cited as examples of India prioritizing its strategic and domestic interests over regional fairness. Bangladesh’s government is advancing the Padma Barrage project to retain dry-season water, though experts warn of potential ecological side effects.

The author urges Bangladesh to strengthen water diplomacy, enhance research capacity, and mobilize international support for binding transboundary river governance to safeguard national interests and environmental security.

After Eid-ul-Azha, leather trading has intensified across Rajshahi, Natore, Naogaon, and Chapainawabganj, but small and seasonal traders are facing severe losses due to non-implementation of government-fixed prices. At Natore’s Chakbaidyanath leather market, many traders returned unsold hides or sold them at a loss, with salted cowhides fetching Tk 900–1,000 and unsalted ones Tk 600–800, though most sold for much less. Goat hides saw almost no buyers, and traders reported prices as low as Tk 300–600 per cowhide in some areas.

Wholesalers argued that poor-quality and disease-affected hides reduced prices, while traders blamed a market syndicate and lack of enforcement. The Rajshahi Leather Traders Group acknowledged weak market conditions, with many small traders still holding unsold stock. Experts noted that recurring crises stem from inadequate preservation systems, weak tannery capacity, and lack of transparency in market management.

Economists and traders urged coordinated action among collectors, wholesalers, and tanneries to ensure fair prices and transparency. Authorities said they are monitoring to prevent cross-border smuggling, while stakeholders warned that without price enforcement, small traders, madrassas, and orphanages will suffer most.

A commentary published in the Bangladeshi newspaper Amar Desh on June 2, 2026, alleges that former Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina, described as a fugitive convicted of serious crimes, is currently living secretly in New Delhi. The article claims India granted her refuge out of gratitude for her past alignment with Indian interests and to use her as a political tool against Bangladesh. It further asserts that recent interviews attributed to Hasina in Indian media reflect India’s stance rather than her own verified statements.

The piece argues that Hasina’s political relevance in Bangladesh has ended following recent elections, which it says were participatory and shifted support toward the opposition. It accuses Indian media and pro-Hasina groups of attempting to keep her politically visible as Bangladesh’s new government pursues independent foreign and defense policies that may not align with India’s preferences.

The article concludes that India’s efforts to influence Bangladeshi politics through Hasina and sympathetic voices could create challenges for the current government if not carefully managed.

A police team from Eidgaon Police Station in Cox’s Bazar has been accused of assaulting the elderly mother and wife of an expatriate and forcing them out of their home. The complaint was filed by Shahena Akhter, wife of Malaysia-based expatriate Shahjahan, who alleged that on the night of June 29, officers led by Officer-in-Charge A.T.M. Shifatul Majdar, along with SI Ashraf and ASI Zohir, entered her house without reason, physically assaulted her and her mother-in-law, and expelled them from the residence. She later lodged a formal complaint with the Superintendent of Police and held a press conference seeking justice.

According to the complaint, the police’s actions allowed Shahjahan’s divorced first wife, Shaheda Sultana Beauty, to re-enter the house, causing social humiliation and distress to the family. In response, OC Shifatul Majdar denied the allegations, stating that police intervened only to rescue a girl allegedly confined by the second wife amid a domestic dispute between the two spouses. He claimed the other accusations were baseless.

The matter remains under review following the complaint submission to the district police authority.

A six-year-old boy named Jihad has been missing for three days in Bhangura upazila of Pabna. He disappeared on Sunday around 5 p.m. from the Charbhangura Purbo Para area while visiting his maternal grandparents’ home. Jihad is the son of Zafar Iqbal from Agbohor village in Dilpashar union. His father filed a general diary with Bhangura Police Station on Monday morning after failing to locate him.

According to Jihad’s father, the family lives in Savar, Dhaka, due to his job and had come home to celebrate Eid. On Saturday, they visited his in-laws’ house in Charbhangura. The child was last seen playing with other children near the house before he went missing. Despite extensive searches, the family has not found any trace of him.

Bhangura Police Station’s investigation officer Md. Ariful Islam said police are working to locate the missing child.

Bangladeshi Hindu community leaders have strongly criticized recent remarks by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, accusing him of making inflammatory statements against Muslims and lower-caste Hindus. They urged him to refrain from interfering in Bangladesh’s affairs and to avoid religious provocation. Despite his comments, Eid-ul-Azha was celebrated peacefully across northern Bangladesh in an atmosphere of communal harmony.

Representatives from the Hindu Welfare Trust, Hindu Buddhist Christian Welfare Front, and local business leaders said Adhikari’s actions since taking office have led to oppression of Indian Muslims and marginalized Hindus, particularly around the issue of cattle slaughter during Eid. They emphasized that Bangladeshi Hindus do not support such persecution and maintain close cooperation with Muslims in livestock trade and religious observance.

Community figures from Rangpur and other northern border districts confirmed that Adhikari’s rhetoric has had no impact on Bangladesh’s interfaith relations. They reaffirmed that people of all religions continue to celebrate their festivals together peacefully, upholding the country’s tradition of religious coexistence.

Chapainawabganj District Council Administrator Harunur Rashid sparked controversy after alleging that all current district BNP leaders are secretly affiliated with Jamaat-e-Islami and did not vote for their own party during elections. He made the comments on Saturday while addressing a discussion and prayer event organized by the district Chhatra Dal to mark the 45th martyrdom anniversary of former President Ziaur Rahman. Harunur Rashid urged the BNP chairperson to investigate the matter, claiming that those in leadership positions had supported Jamaat instead of BNP candidates.

When contacted on Monday, Harunur Rashid confirmed that he stood by his earlier remarks and declined to elaborate further. His comments drew sharp condemnation from district BNP leaders. Member Secretary Rafiqul Islam (Rafiq Chinese) dismissed Harun’s claims as personal opinions, asserting that the current committee, formed in 2021 under Tarique Rahman’s direction, has been active in political movements. He countered that Harun himself had praised the ruling Awami League in parliament and was rejected by voters in the last election.

Other district BNP leaders also rejected Harun’s allegations, insisting that the party operates transparently and follows Ziaur Rahman’s ideals.

A seven-year-old girl named Fatema was taken by a crocodile from the main ghat of the pond at Khan Jahan Ali shrine in Bagerhat around 9:30 p.m. on Monday. Thousands of people gathered at the site immediately after the incident. Shrine authorities informed the administration, prompting a rescue operation joined by the local lawmaker, deputy commissioner, superintendent of police, and political figures. The rescue team initially failed to locate the child.

At around 4:40 a.m. on June 2, the child’s body was recovered floating near the ghat. The shrine’s chief caretaker, Fakir Tarikul Islam, confirmed the recovery. Local resident Mohammad Hamim described the incident as tragic and warned that such occurrences could discourage visitors unless the crocodile is relocated to a secure area. Another resident, Jaber Sheikh, claimed the crocodile was not originally from the shrine but brought from India and belongs to an aggressive species.

The child’s mother, known locally as Pagli, has been identified and was seen mourning near the site, unable to speak after the incident.

A series of violent clashes broke out in Gopalganj’s Kotalipara upazila on Monday evening following the detention of three men accused of stealing a vehicle battery. The incidents occurred in Ghagorkanda-Beparipara village, where houses were vandalized and at least 20 people, including men and women, were injured. Several of the injured were admitted to the local health complex for treatment.

According to local accounts, members of the village’s anti-drug committee detained three suspects—Morsalin Mia, Rasel Daria, and Abdullah Daria—on allegations of theft and confined them in their office while notifying police. When news of the detention spread, residents from nearby Kathiga and Chitshi villages attacked the office, vandalized property, and freed the detainees. The clashes escalated, leading to widespread damage and injuries.

Kotalipara Police Station Officer-in-Charge Riad Mahmud stated that no formal complaint had been filed as of yet and that the situation in the area remained calm.

In Chattogram, large quantities of sacrificial animal hides have gone to waste again this year, continuing a trend since 2018. Seasonal traders abandoned the market after failing to get fair prices, blaming a powerful syndicate and poor coordination by the Ministry of Commerce. They said the recurring losses are breaking the rawhide supply chain and damaging the national economy.

Industry sources cited several reasons for the sector’s ongoing crisis, including the non-operation of the central effluent treatment plant in Savar, which limits Bangladesh’s competitiveness in international markets. Traders also criticized the government’s annual price-setting process for salted rawhide, claiming it ignores real market conditions and involves participants with little connection to the industry. As a result, confusion spreads among seasonal traders, who often buy hides at inflated rates and incur losses.

Local tannery owners and traders said the government’s fixed prices—ranging from Tk 56 to 67 per square foot—do not reflect actual trading values. They urged authorities to monitor tannery purchases and focus on rebuilding domestic and international markets to revive the struggling leather industry.

Authorities in Narayanganj removed more than a thousand discarded sacrificial animal hides and waste that had been left scattered along a two-kilometer stretch of the Link Road in Fatullah. The cleanup operation, led by Narayanganj Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer S M Fayez Uddin, took place from Monday noon to evening using excavators to collect and bury the decomposing materials. The action brought relief to residents and pedestrians who had been suffering from the stench and health discomfort caused by the rotting waste.

Local residents said the hides and waste had been dumped near the Riaagop International Cricket Stadium and surrounding areas under the Narayanganj City Corporation. Despite jurisdictional boundaries, the upazila administration undertook the full cleanup for public welfare. The official explained that union councils had been instructed earlier to manage the waste, and immediate measures were taken once the public distress became known.

Fayez Uddin urged citizens to dispose of sacrificial waste responsibly to prevent environmental pollution and public suffering, noting that careless dumping wastes government resources. Locals expressed gratitude for the swift administrative response.