Information and Broadcasting Minister Jahir Uddin Swapan said that the government's primary responsibility is to ensure long-term good governance rather than making populist decisions. He made the remarks on Monday at his office in the Secretariat while exchanging post-Eid greetings with journalists. Responding to questions about the recent fuel price increase, he noted that fuel-importing countries have been adjusting prices in line with international market trends.

The minister explained that Bangladesh, being import-dependent, must operate within its import capacity. He added that the government had long maintained previous fuel prices despite global increases, following the advice of an expert committee led by economist Wahiduddin Mahmud. The committee was formed by the finance and power ministries to address the ongoing energy situation.

Commenting on an alleged attack on journalists at Ad-Din Hospital, Swapan said ensuring journalists’ safety within the institution is the hospital authority’s responsibility. He emphasized transparency in media work and reiterated the government’s commitment to accountability as repeatedly highlighted by the Prime Minister.

Dipen Dewan, Minister of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs, has resigned from his post citing health complications. On Monday, he submitted his resignation letter to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Secretariat. The information was confirmed by Atiqur Rahman Ruman, the Prime Minister’s Additional Press Secretary.

In his resignation letter, Dewan stated that he has been suffering from various physical ailments since assuming office, which have hindered his ability to perform regular ministerial duties. He added that, in the interest of maintaining the government’s administrative efficiency and development momentum, it was necessary for him to step down from his current position. Dewan is also a Member of Parliament representing Rangamati Hill District.

The resignation marks a change in the Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs, though no immediate successor has been announced in the report.

A Dhaka court on Monday, June 1, 2026, began the trial of Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Akter in the murder of eight-year-old schoolgirl Ramisa Akter in Pallabi. During the hearing, Sohel shouted in court that he did not commit rape, claiming another man named Dollar was responsible for the assault, while he admitted to dismembering the body. The court, presided over by Judge Masrur Salekin of the Dhaka Metropolitan Tribunal for Suppression of Child Violence, framed charges against both accused and set the next hearing for witness testimony on Tuesday.

According to the prosecution, Ramisa was lured into the accused’s flat, where she was assaulted and killed. Her body was later found dismembered in the bathroom of the apartment on May 19. Police arrested Sohel from Narayanganj and his wife from the scene. The defense argued that the investigation was rushed and lacked eyewitnesses. The court read out the charges, and both accused were asked to respond; Swapna broke down in tears, while Sohel claimed she was innocent.

The case has drawn attention due to Sohel’s repeated claims implicating another suspect named Dollar, though no further details about this individual were presented in court.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has expressed deep concern and strong protest over another increase in fuel prices. In a statement sent to the media on Monday, the party’s Secretary General, Mia Golam Porwar, said the decision to raise prices again after last month’s 8 to 12 percent hike was unacceptable. He described the move as a severe blow to citizens already struggling with rising living costs.

Porwar stated that the previous fuel price hike had already pushed up the prices of essentials such as rice, lentils, and oil, making them unaffordable for ordinary people. He criticized the government for breaking its earlier assurance that fuel prices would not rise this month, calling the move a clear breach of promise and deception. He warned that raising prices hastily before the national budget session would be a highly anti-public measure.

The Jamaat leader urged citizens to become aware and vocal in defending their rights and demanded that the authorities immediately withdraw the decision to raise fuel prices.

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued a warning for possible gusty or squally winds over Chattogram and Cox’s Bazar districts by Monday evening. The alert, released in a special weather forecast for inland river ports from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on June 1, 2026, also mentioned the likelihood of rain accompanied by thunder.

According to the notice signed by meteorologist A K M Nazmul Haque, temporary gusty winds from the west or northwest may blow at speeds of 45 to 60 kilometers per hour in the two southeastern districts. The department has instructed river ports in the affected areas to hoist local cautionary signal number 1 as a precautionary measure.

The advisory comes amid ongoing hot and humid conditions across much of the country, with the weather office noting that despite reduced rainfall, there is no immediate concern of severe heatwaves.

The hearing on charge framing in the case of the rape and murder of child Ramisa began on Monday at the Dhaka Metropolitan Tribunal for the Suppression of Violence Against Children. The session started around 11:15 a.m. in the court of Judge Masrur Salekin, where the state-appointed lawyer Azizul Rahman Dulu read out the charges to the accused. Two defendants were brought to court earlier that morning, following the court’s earlier decision on May 24 to accept the charge sheet and set the hearing date.

According to court sources, the tribunal may decide whether the formal trial will commence after the charge framing. The case accuses Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Akter, who were charged by the investigating officer, Sub-Inspector Ohiduzzaman of Pallabi Police Station. The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court had previously accepted the charge sheet and transferred the case to the tribunal.

Law Minister Asaduzzaman stated on Sunday that the government would seek the maximum punishment for the crime, citing the evidence and the accused’s confession as grounds for expecting the highest penalty.

Police clashed with customers of Islami Bank in Dhaka’s Dilkusha area on Monday morning as they protested demanding the resignation of the bank’s newly appointed chairman. To disperse the demonstrators, police used batons, water cannons, and tear gas, resulting in several reported injuries. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. in front of the bank’s head office, where protesters had gathered since early morning.

Witnesses said police launched an operation to clear the area after repeated requests for the protesters to leave were ignored. The situation escalated as law enforcement used force, spreading tension in the area. Some injured individuals were taken to Islami Bank Central Hospital for treatment. Protesters claimed they had been demonstrating peacefully and expressed concern that the new chairman’s appointment could revive previous irregularities and controversies.

Following the clash, additional police forces were deployed around the bank headquarters to maintain order and strengthen security in the financial district.

Six Bangladeshi peacekeepers who lost their lives while serving in the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) will be posthumously awarded the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal. The ceremony will take place on June 5, 2026, at the UN Headquarters in New York, where Secretary-General António Guterres will present the medals as part of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers observance.

The honorees—Md Jahangir Alam, Md Sabuj Mia, Md Masud Rana, Md Mominul Islam, Shamim Reza, and Sant Mondol—were killed in a drone attack on December 13, 2025, while on duty in Abyei. The event will also honor 68 fallen peacekeepers from various countries, including 59 who died last year, and will feature a wreath-laying ceremony in memory of more than 4,500 peacekeepers who have died since 1948.

Bangladesh is currently the fourth-largest contributor of military and police personnel to UN peacekeeping missions, with over 4,000 members, including 277 women, serving in eight missions worldwide.

Hundreds of patients with broken limbs and severe injuries have crowded the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (NITOR), also known as Pangu Hospital, in Dhaka following the Eid holidays. Over the past six days, 1,894 people received emergency treatment for various accidents, averaging one patient every four and a half minutes. Among them, 697 were admitted, while 239 were injured by cattle during sacrifice activities and 195 were hurt in motorcycle crashes.

Hospital officials said the emergency ward and other units are operating beyond capacity, with many patients lying on the floor due to a shortage of beds. Doctors and staff are struggling to manage the influx. The hospital’s director, Professor Dr. Md. Abul Kenan, reported that more than 400 operations were performed during the Eid period, with 24 doctors on duty per shift.

Officials noted that reckless driving on relatively empty roads, unskilled driving, and risky travel during holidays are major causes of the surge in road accidents. Most of the injured are young and often the sole earners in their families, prompting calls for greater caution among motorcyclists.

After the extended Eid-ul-Azha holidays, regular operations have resumed across government and private offices, courts, banks, insurance companies, and stock exchanges in Bangladesh. On Monday morning, employees were seen returning to their workplaces, including the Secretariat and Motijheel’s banking district, before 9 a.m. The official holiday had lasted from May 25 to May 31, marking a seven-day break for most institutions.

During the holiday period, essential services such as electricity, gas, water, fire service, sanitation, telecommunications, postal operations, and healthcare remained active. Hospitals and emergency medical services continued uninterrupted, along with the transport of medicines and medical supplies.

From today, banking transactions are operating from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with office hours extending until 5 p.m. Insurance companies are following the same schedule. The Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges have also reopened, with trading hours from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and office operations from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Traders and farmers from across Bangladesh have alleged widespread extortion at the Diabari sacrificial cattle market in Dhaka’s Uttara area. According to multiple accounts, money was collected from sellers for preferred spots, sand purchases to avoid mud, and vehicle stickers for transporting animals. Reports indicate that extortion was carried out through loudspeaker announcements demanding Tk 1,000 per cow, with traders claiming losses due to poor market conditions and forced payments. The leaseholder, Sheikh Farid Hossain of SF Corporation, denied all allegations, asserting that no extortion occurred and promising legal action against false claims.

On-site observations revealed volunteers collecting money under various pretexts, including “shed costs” and “tips.” Drivers reported paying Tk 5,000–10,000 for truck or pickup stickers, while farmers said they were compelled to buy sand at inflated prices. Despite the leaseholder’s denial, disputes over payments were witnessed in his presence.

Even after Eid, waste from the temporary market remained uncleared, causing severe odor and public discomfort. City officials said cleanup was delayed because the leaseholder had not yet removed market structures, while residents demanded disinfection to prevent health risks.

Bangladesh Television (BTV) has come under scrutiny after reports revealed irregularities in payments for its Eid special program ‘Anondomela’. The 50-minute show was recorded as a 200-minute production to inflate the total honorarium, which reached nearly 2.7 million taka. Payments were allegedly made to several artists, including one who did not participate in the program. The show was hosted by actor Afran Nisho and scripted by Kabir Bakul, who reportedly received additional payments under multiple categories.

Sources within BTV claimed that individuals linked to a previous authoritarian government still hold key positions and influence program planning. The assistant producer Yasmin Akhter admitted that the program followed ministry instructions and confirmed that actor Alamgir did not participate despite receiving payment. Former deputy director general Kamrunnesa Hasan described the practice as unethical and contrary to established rules.

According to internal sources, BTV’s honorarium policy categorizes artists by rank and allows limited increases for national awardees. However, the payments for this Eid program allegedly ignored those regulations, raising questions about oversight and accountability within the state-run broadcaster.

Two wagons of a freight train derailed near Tejgaon Railway Station in Dhaka on Sunday afternoon, disrupting rail operations for about three hours. The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m., and no casualties were reported. Train movement between Dhaka and the northern and western regions of the country was suspended, causing inconvenience to passengers.

According to railway sources, rescue teams managed to remove the derailed wagons by 6:30 p.m., after which the line was restored for normal operations. The Dhaka Railway Police confirmed that the two derailed wagons had been cleared from the tracks. During the disruption, trains from the northern region were able to enter Dhaka, but no trains departed from Dhaka toward the north.

The railway authorities indicated that an investigation committee may be formed to determine the cause of the derailment.

Bangladesh women's cricket team faced their second consecutive defeat in the tri-nation series after losing to the Netherlands by 8 runs on June 1, 2026. Chasing a target of 163 runs, Bangladesh struggled early in their innings. Captain Nigar Sultana Joty fought alone with a resilient 77 off 51 balls, but her effort went in vain as the team fell short of the target.

Batting first, the Netherlands posted a strong total of 162 runs, led by Heather Siegers’ 52 off 43 balls and Phebe Molkenboer’s 29 off 24. For Bangladesh, Fariha Trisna took two wickets for 26 runs. In reply, opener Juaeria Ferdous scored 22 off 24 balls, but the rest of the batting lineup failed to contribute significantly. Heather Siegers also shone with the ball, taking three wickets for 39 runs.

Following their earlier loss to Scotland, this defeat has made Bangladesh’s path to the final of the tri-nation series considerably more difficult.

In Brahmanbaria’s Nabinagar upazila, BNP’s upazila general secretary Nazmul Karim was allegedly assaulted by his own party members on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred in Saharpara village of Shibpur union, reportedly over his refusal to sign approval for the union BNP president post. The accused, Md. Mahbub Rahman, a district Jubo Dal member and candidate for the vacant post, allegedly led the assault. A video of the incident spread on Facebook, drawing widespread criticism and condemnation across Nabinagar.

According to reports, the Shibpur union BNP president’s post became vacant after the death of Hossain Ahmed in February 2025. Mahbub Rahman sought the position and obtained approval from the upazila BNP president but not from the general secretary. Nazmul Karim claimed Mahbub and others attacked him to force his signature and that he is preparing a written complaint to police. Mahbub denied the assault allegation, saying the dispute arose after he refused to pay money allegedly demanded for the approval.

Central Krishak Dal leader K.M. Mamunur Rashid, who witnessed the incident, condemned it as premeditated and damaging to party discipline, urging organizational action against those involved.