During the scorching summer heat, excessive sweating can lead to dehydration, causing fatigue, dizziness, and skin dryness. Consuming vegetables with high water content—such as cucumber, spinach, and tomato—can help restore the body's fluid balance and improve overall health. Cucumbers soothe sunburn and reduce puffiness, spinach provides vital vitamins and antioxidants for skin and eye health, and tomatoes protect skin from UV damage. Adding these hydrating vegetables to your summer diet supports hydration and strengthens the immune system naturally.

The 58-day ban on sea fishing to protect Hilsa breeding and marine biodiversity ends tonight, with thousands of fishermen along the Kuakata coast preparing to return to sea. They are repairing trawlers, nets, and engines, hoping for a good Hilsa catch. Many complained of inadequate government aid during the ban. Authorities enforced the restrictions strictly. Officials believe the ban will boost fish stocks, while fishermen expect better catches. Safety measures, including life jackets and satellite phones, have been advised before sea voyages.

Three people, including a mother and her daughter, were killed in a tragic road accident in Ishwardi, Pabna. Another person was injured in the incident. The deceased have been identified as Anisur Rahman (55), a local lychee vendor, Suborna Khatun (45), wife of former BGB member Mofizul Islam, and their daughter Purnota (8). According to locals, Anisur was selling lychees by the roadside at Munnar Mor, while Mofizul was traveling with his wife and daughter on a motorcycle from Kushtia to Pabna. Upon stopping at the spot to purchase lychees, a speeding covered van ran over the group, injuring four. Three of them succumbed to their injuries.

Dhaka’s air quality has improved slightly following rainfall, removing the city from the list of the top 15 most polluted cities globally. According to the Swiss-based air quality monitoring technology company IQAir, Dhaka no longer ranks among the worst 15 cities for air pollution out of 124 monitored cities worldwide. As of 9:30 AM on Wednesday, Baghdad topped the list as the most polluted city, followed by Kuwait City in second place. Meanwhile, Dhaka ranked 18th with an air quality index (AQI) score of 98, which falls within the ‘moderate’ category, considered acceptable for most individuals.

The Bangladesh Civil Aviation Authority (CAAB) has announced a recruitment drive to fill 210 vacancies across 12 different positions. The roles include Assistant Director, Security Officers, Security Supervisors, Security Operators, Armed Security Guards, and more. Age limits vary between 32 and 35 years depending on the position. Salaries range from BDT 8,250 to 67,010 based on grade. Interested candidates must apply online by June 29, 2025. Application fees differ according to the job grade.

Apex Footwear Limited is inviting applications for the post of Officer under its MRP - Supply Chain Management department. This full-time role is open to both men and women aged between 25 and 30 years. Applicants must have a BSc in Footwear, Leather, or Leather Product Engineering, or be a graduate in any discipline. No prior job experience is required. The job location is in Kaliakair, Gazipur. Interested candidates must apply online by June 30, 2025. Salary is negotiable based on qualifications.

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has instructed senior party leaders to maintain a responsible approach regarding the next national election. Following Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus’s announcement of a possible election date in early April, BNP leaders held discussions, showing a shift from a previously hardline stance to a more flexible position. Khaleda Zia emphasized avoiding direct conflict with the government and resolving differences privately. Tarique Rahman is set to negotiate with Dr. Yunus on election timing, reforms, and justice issues.

NRBC Bank PLC is inviting applications for the position of Panel Lawyer. Candidates must hold an LLB degree and have a minimum of five years’ experience in legal practice. The number of positions is not specified, and both male and female applicants are encouraged to apply. The job is full-time and can be based in any location. The salary will be negotiated during the hiring process. Interested individuals must submit their applications by June 14, 2025, through the official online application link.

To facilitate important and foreign trade-related transactions, especially for the pharmaceutical sector and export-import industries, authorized dealer branches of banks in Dhaka, Chattogram, and other key commercial hubs will remain partially open on June 11, despite the public holiday. According to a directive from Bangladesh Bank’s Department of Offsite Supervision, banking hours on that day will be from 10 AM to 4 PM, while transactions will be processed from 10 AM to 2 PM. Bank officials on duty that day will receive allowances as per government regulations.

A total of 22 Bangladeshi pilgrims have died while performing Hajj in Saudi Arabia this year, the Ministry of Religious Affairs confirmed on Wednesday. The latest fatality was Golam Mostafa (58) from Ullapara, Sirajganj, who passed away on Tuesday following cardiac arrest. Among the deceased, 20 were men and 2 were women. Of these deaths, 14 occurred in Makkah, 7 in Madinah, and 1 in Arafat, the ministry reported.

Press Secretary Shafiqur Alam has confirmed receiving a letter from Tulip Siddiq seeking a meeting with the Chief Adviser. “This is a legal matter and will be addressed through proper legal channels,” he stated. The Press Secretary also clarified that Tulip Siddiq was not present during the Chief Adviser’s previous meeting with the All-Party Parliamentary Group. He further informed that BNP Vice Chairman Tarique Rahman is scheduled to meet the Chief Adviser on the morning of June 13. “There’s no specific format for this meeting. Since Tarique Rahman is a leader of Bangladesh’s major political party BNP, the meeting will take place,” he added.

Israeli attacks on Gaza have claimed the lives of at least 70 more Palestinians in the last 24 hours, with over 200 others injured, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. Among the dead were several civilians seeking food aid. The United Nations has warned that Gaza is on the brink of famine. Gaza’s Government Information Office revealed that at least 20 people were killed while attempting to collect aid, including a 12-year-old child. Palestinians and local officials have described distribution centers as “human slaughterhouses,” noting that over 150 people have been killed and around 1,500 injured since the relief operations by the organization GHF began on May 27.

The United States is actively working to ease tensions between India and Pakistan through diplomatic efforts, including recent meetings with Pakistani representatives. US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated that President Donald Trump’s administration is committed to resolving long-standing conflicts in the region. "Trump has created opportunities for discussions that were once thought impossible. This demonstrates his diplomatic skills," Bruce said. Last week, during a visit to the US, a delegation of Pakistani lawmakers met with Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker. The two sides discussed bilateral ties and counterterrorism cooperation. US officials also reiterated Washington’s support for the ongoing ceasefire along the India-Pakistan border during the meeting.

Residents of Nandangachhi in Rajshahi’s Charghat upazila staged a protest by blocking the railway tracks on Wednesday, demanding that intercity trains stop at their local station and that the station be renovated. Starting around 6:30 AM, protesters used red flags to halt train movement from both sides of the station. As a result, several major trains, including the Dhaka-bound Madhumati, Banolata, and Silk City Express, as well as the Sagordari heading towards Khulna, have been stranded near the station. Train communication between Rajshahi and the rest of the country has been severely disrupted due to the blockade.

Following peace talks in Turkey, Russia and Ukraine announced on Tuesday that they had completed a prisoner exchange involving seriously wounded and sick soldiers. This exchange came a day after the two countries carried out a swap of prisoners under the age of 25. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that this marks the first phase of repatriating Ukraine’s critically injured soldiers, all of whom require immediate medical attention. "We are making every effort to locate and bring back all our prisoners," he said. Russia’s Defense Ministry stated that Russian prisoners were first transported to Belarus, located between the two warring nations, before being returned to Russia for treatment and rehabilitation.