Jamaat-e-Islami’s Dhaka North Ameer and mayoral candidate Mohammad Selim Uddin stated that every child has the right to grow up safely and beautifully. He urged affluent and conscious citizens to stand beside underprivileged children, emphasizing that only through such collective effort can a humane and welfare-oriented society be built. He said Jamaat-e-Islami is working to ensure a safe future for street children. He made these remarks on Tuesday morning while attending the 'Ichchhepuron' program during an Eid reunion in Uttara, Dhaka. In memory of the late child Ramisa, he distributed new post-Eid currency notes among more than a hundred street children. Selim Uddin said Ramisa’s untimely death deeply saddened everyone, and this initiative was taken to bring smiles to disadvantaged children in her memory. He also announced plans to build welfare-oriented residential schools for underprivileged children in various parts of the city. The street children expressed joy upon receiving the new money and gratitude toward the organizers.

US President Donald Trump sharply criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him ungrateful and accusing him of escalating tensions with Lebanon. According to a report by Axios, Trump told Netanyahu during a heated phone call that without his support, the Israeli leader would have been imprisoned. The exchange occurred as Israel expanded ground operations in southern Lebanon and threatened airstrikes on Beirut. The Axios report said Trump intervened to halt Israel’s planned strikes on Beirut, warning Netanyahu that such actions would isolate Israel globally and endanger ongoing US-Iran peace talks. US officials cited Trump’s concern over civilian casualties and his opposition to Israel’s strategy of destroying entire buildings to target a single Hezbollah commander. Following the call, an Israeli official confirmed that Israel had suspended plans for attacks in Beirut. Trump later described the conversation as productive, announcing that Israeli troops would not advance toward Beirut. Netanyahu confirmed the call but framed Trump’s remarks as a caution rather than an obstruction, saying Israel would continue operations in southern Lebanon if Hezbollah attacks persisted.

Residents of Khaksa village in Baraigram, Natore, held a human chain on Tuesday demanding a thorough investigation into the deaths of four people in a house fire. The victims’ relatives and locals claimed that the incident, which killed a woman, her two children, and a friend of her husband, was a planned murder linked to an extramarital affair involving the husband, Mohammad Oli. They alleged that Oli later fled with his lover, Rekha Khatun, and started living with her. Speakers at the protest, including local political and social figures, urged authorities to uncover the truth and ensure exemplary punishment for the accused. They recounted that the fire occurred on March 7, 2023, after Oli brought octane home from an overturned fuel truck. While his wife, children, and friend died in the blaze, Oli escaped unharmed, which they found suspicious. Police officials stated that actions would be taken following an investigation. Protesters appealed to the Home Minister and administration for justice and the arrest of the accused.

In Sherpur upazila of Bogura, fish traders and farmers have been severely affected after the owners suddenly closed the local wholesale fish market at midnight on Monday. The owners cut off electricity, water, and ice supply and blocked access roads with vehicles, halting all trading activities. As a result, traders, wholesalers, and fish farmers faced heavy financial losses, with some forced to sell fish at reduced prices or return unsold stock. According to affected traders, around 50 vehicles carrying about 600 maunds of fish were traded daily before the closure. They had started operations only six months ago under a three-year agreement, but the owners unilaterally shut down the market without prior notice. The disruption has sparked widespread concern among traders and locals, who fear damage to the local economy if the issue remains unresolved. Former association president Abdul Hannan Bepari said the owners had long sought to move the business to another site, while owner representative Ranjila Parvin stated that the land lease was withdrawn in the community’s interest and traders were offered refunds, which they declined.

According to a report by Axios, U.S. President Donald Trump called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 'crazy' and said 'everyone hates him' during a phone conversation about Israel’s planned military escalation in Lebanon. The report states that Trump was angered by Netanyahu’s decision to expand operations in southern Lebanon and warned him against launching a major strike on Beirut, arguing it could harm Israel’s global standing and increase its isolation. Citing U.S. officials, Axios reported that Trump expressed concern that the growing Lebanon conflict could undermine efforts to stabilize the Middle East and negatively affect ongoing diplomatic talks involving Iran. He also opposed a plan to destroy an entire building to target a Hezbollah commander, citing potential civilian casualties. Following the call, an Israeli official said Israel had backed away from a planned strike in Beirut. Trump later described the discussion as productive, saying Israel had taken steps to control the situation. Netanyahu, however, characterized the exchange as a warning rather than restraint, reaffirming that Israel would continue its operations in southern Lebanon if Hezbollah attacks persisted.

A newly married Indian-origin pilot, Dave Fizi, aged 26, was killed in a helicopter crash in Georgia, United States, just hours after his wedding. The accident occurred as he and his wife, Jesni, were traveling to DeKalb-Peachtree Airport for their honeymoon. The helicopter, a Robinson R-66, crashed in a remote forest area of Dawson County before reaching its destination. Both Fizi and the pilot were killed, while Jesni survived with injuries and severe psychological trauma after being trapped in the wreckage for nearly six hours. Fizi, a first officer with Delta Air Lines, had family roots in Kerala, India. He had married Jesni, a nurse, in Dawsonville in front of about 400 guests. According to his father, George Fizi, Dave had expressed concern about poor weather and low visibility before takeoff, but the pilot reportedly assured him it was safe to fly at higher altitude. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation into the crash. No official cause has been confirmed yet.

U.S. President Donald Trump said he convinced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from launching a large-scale attack on Lebanon. Trump disclosed on his Truth Social account that after his request, Netanyahu withdrew Israeli troops. The phone conversation between the two leaders was described as heated, with Trump reportedly telling Netanyahu that without his intervention, the Israeli leader would already be in prison. According to reports cited by Axios, Trump sharply criticized Netanyahu during the call, accusing him of escalating tensions and damaging Israel’s global image. The exchange followed Iran’s threat to suspend peace talks with the United States over Israel’s attacks in Lebanon. Trump also claimed to have spoken with representatives of Hezbollah’s leadership, who agreed to stop firing at Israeli forces, while Israel also agreed to cease fire. The developments came amid renewed hostilities between U.S. and Iranian forces that threatened a two-month ceasefire. Despite the truce, Israeli troops had advanced deeper into Lebanon than at any time in the past 26 years.

A housewife named Monowara Begum Chaina was stabbed to death inside her home in the Uttar Katli area of Netrakona municipality on the evening of June 2, 2026. Her husband, Abu Chan, and son, Munna, were also seriously injured in the attack. Locals rescued the injured and took them to Netrakona Modern Sadar Hospital. The suspected attacker, identified as local rickshaw driver Abdur Rashid, was caught at the scene and handed over to police. Police later visited the location for investigation. According to police, local residents, and relatives, the incident came to light when Abu Chan called his elder son Anwar to report the assault. After searching the house, locals found Chaina’s body hidden under a bed, bearing multiple stab wounds. Police confirmed that Abdur Rashid was being interrogated in custody. Additional Superintendent of Police (Sadar Circle) Sajal Kumar Sarkar stated that the motive behind the killing was not immediately clear, but an investigation was underway to uncover the cause.

At least seven people, including the suspected gunman, were killed in a series of shootings linked to a family dispute in Muscatine, Iowa, on Monday afternoon. Police said the victims were believed to be members of the suspect’s family. Officers responding to reports of gunfire on Park Avenue found four bodies, all dead from gunshot wounds. Investigators identified 52-year-old Ryan Willis McFarland as the main suspect. He fled before police arrived but was later found critically injured near a bridge, apparently from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and died at the scene despite medical efforts. Police subsequently discovered two more male victims at separate locations—one at a residence on Mill Street and another at a business on Grandview Avenue—both believed to have died from gunshot injuries. Authorities said the incidents were connected and driven by family conflict. The identities and ages of the victims have not yet been released. Local media reported that McFarland had a prior criminal record, though details were not disclosed. The investigation remains ongoing.

The government of Bangladesh has reassigned five additional secretaries to various departments as part of an administrative reshuffle. According to separate notifications issued by the Ministry of Public Administration on Monday night, a new director general has been appointed for the Directorate General of Family Planning. Zinnat Rehana, previously attached to the Roads and Highways Department, has been appointed as the new director general of the Family Planning Directorate on deputation. Fazlur Rahman, an additional secretary from the Ministry of Religious Affairs, has been made the new managing director of the Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority, with his service placed under the ICT Division. Additionally, Rashida Ferdous from the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism has been transferred to the Ministry of Agriculture, Abdur Rahim Khan from the Ministry of Commerce to the Ministry of Labour and Employment, and Badrun Nahar from the Secondary and Higher Education Division to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism.

New Zealand has imposed travel bans on three Israeli settlers accused of promoting illegal settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank. Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced the decision on June 2, 2026, identifying the individuals as Itamar Yehuda Levi, Harel David Libi, and Eliav Libi. In a statement, Peters said the three had actively contributed to expanding illegal settlements through violent and coercive means, posing threats to the peace and security of both Israelis and Palestinians. He emphasized that their actions were worsening tensions in the region and reaffirmed New Zealand’s support for a two-state solution for Palestinians and Israelis. The decision aligns with New Zealand’s stated policy of supporting peace and stability in the Middle East through adherence to international law and opposition to settlement activities deemed illegal under global norms.

Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews staged nationwide protests in Israel on June 2, blocking major roads and railways to oppose mandatory military conscription. According to an Associated Press report, the demonstrations paralyzed highways in Jerusalem and the Tel Aviv metropolitan area, halting public transport due to large crowds. Protesters carried placards condemning the government and rejecting Zionist military service. The protests come as Israel faces a severe shortage of soldiers amid ongoing conflicts on multiple fronts. Historically, ultra-Orthodox groups secured exemptions from military service, allowing their followers to pursue religious studies instead. However, these exemptions are now under threat as the Israeli military considers extending the duration of compulsory service to address manpower shortages. Currently, most Jewish men in Israel are required to serve about three years in the military, followed by reserve duties, while Jewish women serve two years. The potential policy changes have intensified tensions between the government and ultra-Orthodox communities.

The Bangladesh Coast Guard seized 1,400 liters of stolen diesel during an operation in Patenga, Chattogram, on June 1, 2026. The fuel, valued at approximately 161,000 taka, was allegedly being transported for illegal sale. Two engine-powered wooden boats used to carry the fuel were also confiscated. The operation was conducted by a special team from the Coast Guard’s Patenga outpost based on secret intelligence. According to a press release from the Coast Guard’s East Zone, the smugglers fled the scene upon realizing the presence of the law enforcement team, and no arrests were made. Legal procedures regarding the seized fuel and boats are currently underway. The Coast Guard’s East Zone media officer stated that similar operations will continue in the region to curb smuggling and other illegal activities.

Customers of Islami Bank have resumed protests in Dhaka demanding the resignation of newly appointed chairman Khurshid Alam and all board members, along with the reinstatement of former managing director Omar Farooq Khan. The demonstration began at 9 a.m. Tuesday in front of Islami Bank Tower in Motijheel under the banner of the Conscious Customers Forum. Law enforcement agencies have been deployed in large numbers, including water cannons and armored vehicles, to maintain order. Protesters expressed concern over recent changes in the bank’s board and the appointment of the new chairman, calling for transparency in management. Witnesses reported that customers, shareholders, and people from various professions gathered at the site, chanting slogans and voicing their demands. On Monday, a similar protest and human chain were held at the bank’s headquarters, where clashes reportedly occurred between demonstrators and police. The unrest follows the resignation of former chairman Professor M. Zubaidur Rahman on May 24 and the subsequent appointment of Khurshid Alam, a former deputy governor of Bangladesh Bank. The board later accepted Omar Farooq Khan’s resignation in a virtual meeting chaired by Alam.

A Bangladeshi migrant worker from Hauli Union in Damurhuda upazila of Chuadanga district has died while working in Malaysia. The deceased was identified as Aynul Islam, a resident of Puratan Bastapur village under the Gobindpur post office. His family has appealed to the authorities to bring his body back to Bangladesh as soon as possible. According to the report, Hauli Union Parishad panel chairman Md. Nizam Uddin sent an application on May 29 to the Labor Counselor at the Bangladesh Embassy in Malaysia, requesting necessary steps for the repatriation of the body. Family members have also urged the relevant government offices and the embassy to assist in returning the remains promptly. The report highlights the family's appeal for swift action but does not specify the cause of death or the timeline for repatriation.