Chandpur's District Commissioner, Mohammad Mohsin Uddin, has announced that all individuals or businesses wishing to sell Hilsa fish online must now register with the district administration. The move aims to curb fraud, as many deceptive sellers have been using fake social media pages under the "Chandpur Hilsa" brand to scam customers. Applicants will be required to fill out a designated form and meet eligibility criteria to obtain authorization. Authorities believe this initiative will enhance consumer trust and uphold the district’s reputation for quality Hilsa.

A 45-year-old businessman named Sheikh Jewel died while in police custody at Bangra Bazar Police Station in Cumilla. Jewel passed away at the Upazila Health Complex on Thursday night, just hours after being arrested earlier that day on drug-related charges. His wife, Shilpi Begum, stated that she saw him in good health at the station in the afternoon, only to be informed later that he had been taken to the hospital. The family alleges that Jewel died due to police torture—a claim the police have denied. In response to the incident, local residents staged a protest outside the police station, prompting the deployment of additional police forces.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Patron-in-Chief Imran Khan has ordered the suspension of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) provincial budget, creating a significant constitutional and administrative crisis. The budget must be passed by June 24 to avoid triggering a potential no-confidence motion against the Chief Minister or even the declaration of a financial emergency. Khan has demanded meetings with economic advisors and experts, but was only granted access to the Chief Minister. He stated that the budget cannot proceed without full consultations.

Iran has launched another missile strike on the Israeli city of Beersheba, lightly injuring five people and causing temporary closure of the city’s northern rail station. Emergency services are on-site, and the attack caused minor damage to nearby buildings. Israeli rescue agency Magen David Adom released images of the aftermath but confirmed no fatalities.

Kishan Rajeshkumar Patel, a 20-year-old Indian student residing in the US, has been sentenced to 63 months in prison for money laundering. The US Department of Justice revealed that Patel was part of a scam network that impersonated government officials to defraud elderly Americans. Between July and August 2024, the ring swindled at least $2.7 million in cash and gold from 25 victims, with Patel retaining a portion before passing the rest to accomplices.

Following a joint meeting, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have reaffirmed their unified stance that Iran must never be allowed to develop or obtain nuclear weapons. Lammy described the Middle East situation as increasingly dangerous and emphasized that there is a diplomatic window within the next two weeks to find a lasting solution.

Bangladeshi singer Mainul Ahsan Noble has married Israt Jahan Priya, the Eden College student who had filed a rape case against him. The wedding took place under the supervision of prison authorities at Keraniganj Central Jail. A court had previously directed officials to arrange their marriage on Wednesday. Noble was arrested on May 19 following allegations that he had held Priya captive and raped her.

Gas supply from an LNG vessel stationed near Maheshkhali to Chattogram was abruptly halted due to rough sea conditions in the Bay of Bengal. As a result, most households across the city are without gas, and industries have also been affected. The disruption began Wednesday and worsened by Thursday morning, with supply fully cut off by 8:30 AM. Nazrul Islam, General Manager of Gas Transmission Company Limited, confirmed the disruption.

Foreign Affairs Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain warned at a UN Security Council meeting that the unresolved Rohingya crisis could soon pose a serious threat to regional stability. He highlighted that Bangladesh has been hosting over 1.2 million Rohingya refugees for more than eight years, turning what was once a humanitarian issue into a pressing economic, environmental, and security challenge. He urged the international community to take immediate and effective steps for the safe and dignified repatriation of the refugees.

Two Bangladeshi-American citizens have been convicted of electoral fraud in the 2021 Milbourne mayoral election. Former council members Md. Nurul Hasan and Md. Rafiqul Islam were sentenced to 36 months and one year and one day in prison, respectively, by a US court. While voter fraud was previously rare in the city, the case has raised serious concerns about election integrity.

Steve Witkoff, the US Special Envoy to the Middle East, has reportedly been in contact with Iranian representatives, according to a report from Al Jazeera’s Kimberly Halkett. Witkoff recently met with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and US Senator Marco Rubio at the White House. Iran’s Foreign Minister is scheduled to meet with his French, British, and German counterparts in Geneva this Friday. Halkett noted, “We expect those talks to clarify that the US is seeking a diplomatic solution.”

Israeli forces have escalated their assault on Gaza, killing at least 92 Palestinians in the past 24 hours and injuring over 200 others. Eyewitnesses report that the victims included people waiting in line for humanitarian aid, as Israeli shelling targeted areas near a relief distribution center run by a US- and Israeli-backed agency. With casualties mounting rapidly, hospitals are reportedly overwhelmed and struggling to provide adequate care.

Australia has suspended operations at its embassy in Tehran due to a significant deterioration in the security situation. All Australian diplomatic staff stationed in Iran have been instructed to leave the country immediately. In an official statement, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said, “We are actively working on contingency plans to assist Australian citizens currently in Iran. We remain in close contact with our international partners to monitor the situation.” The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) also announced that consular staff will be deployed to neighboring Azerbaijan, particularly near the Iranian border, to assist Australians seeking to leave Iran.

Following a missile attack launched from Iran, sirens were triggered across several areas in southern Israel on Friday, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported. In a statement on their Telegram channel, the IDF said, “We are actively working to intercept these missiles.” Details about casualties or damage have not yet been disclosed, and media access to affected sites remains restricted by Israeli authorities.

Meir Masri, former Israeli Deputy Defense Minister and senior member of the Labor Party, posted in Arabic and Urdu on X, saying, “After the operation in Iran, we may consider dismantling Pakistan’s nuclear program.” He added, “Pakistan is not far from Iran. That alone should be enough to understand the stakes.” While Masri currently holds no official government position, his status in Israeli politics lends weight to his statements.