The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the squad for the first two matches of the three-match One Day International series against Australia, beginning June 9 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur. The major highlight of the selection is the return of all-rounder Mosaddek Hossain after four years, alongside wicketkeeper-batter Kazi Nurul Hasan Sohan. The second match will be played on June 11, and the final on June 14, with all games starting at 11 a.m. From the squad that faced New Zealand in April, Afif Hossain and Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan have been dropped. Mosaddek, aged 30, last played an ODI in August 2022, marking a significant comeback to the national team. Sohan, who was not part of the New Zealand series, also returns to the lineup. The team will be led by Mehidy Hasan Miraz and includes key players such as Liton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, and Nahid Rana.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has condemned Iran’s attacks on civilian targets in Kuwait and Bahrain, describing them as violations of the sovereignty of those nations and of international law. The statement was released through the president’s office on social media platform X on June 3, 2026. According to the statement, Aoun expressed solidarity with Kuwait and Bahrain and called for protecting the Middle East from the consequences of such assaults. He emphasized the need for all parties to take steps to de-escalate tensions rather than allow the current crisis to worsen. The report noted that several Gulf countries have already voiced concern and condemnation over the recent attacks, stressing the importance of restraint and diplomatic solutions to preserve regional stability.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of Bangladesh has issued a revised notification for the 2023 National Film Awards following controversy over the previously announced list. The new circular, released on June 2, 2026, introduces changes in the Lifetime Achievement and Best Screenplay categories after a review process. The initial January announcement had named filmmaker Tareque Masud and cinematographer-director Abdul Latif Bachchu for lifetime honors, which sparked debate as both were deceased, contrary to the policy that prioritizes living recipients. Allegations also surfaced that jury recommendations were ignored in several categories, prompting the ministry to initiate a review in March with input from jury board members. According to the updated notification, Tareque Masud and Abdul Latif Bachchu will now receive posthumous honors for their special contributions, while actress Shabnam and film editor Fazle Haque will jointly receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Best Screenplay award has been reassigned to Tasnimul Hasan, replacing Niamul Mukta, after it was found that Mukta did not write the screenplay for the film “Roktojoba.”

Bangladesh advanced to the final of the SAFF Women's Championship after defeating Nepal 2-1 in the semifinal held on June 3, 2026. Under coach Peter Butler, the team secured victory through goals from Rituparna Chakma and Sagarika. Chakma’s remarkable strike from a corner just before halftime leveled the score 1-1 after Nepal had taken an early lead through Geeta Rani. Sagarika sealed the win with a decisive goal in stoppage time, assisted by Shamsunnahar Junior. The match began with Nepal dominating early exchanges, testing Bangladesh’s defense repeatedly. Nepal went ahead in the 23rd minute, but Bangladesh gradually regained control. Goalkeeper Mili Akter made crucial saves to keep her team in contention. Chakma’s equalizer energized the side, setting up a competitive second half filled with end-to-end action. With this result, Bangladesh reached the SAFF Women's Championship final for the third consecutive time. The team had also won the previous two titles by defeating Nepal, and now stands on the brink of a potential third championship.

A local BNP leader named Shahinur Sheikh, aged 45, was shot and injured by unidentified assailants in Rupsa upazila of Khulna. The incident occurred around 10:45 p.m. on Tuesday when Shahinur was sitting at a tea stall in the Talatala area. Two men on a motorcycle fired two shots at him, one hitting his left thigh and another grazing his forehead. He was taken to Khulna Medical College Hospital around 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday for treatment. Shahinur Sheikh is the vice president of Ward No. 2 BNP in Rupsa and the son of the late Atiar Sheikh. Following the attack, tension spread in the area. Police confirmed the incident and said an investigation is underway to identify those responsible. Authorities have not yet determined the motive or the identities of the attackers, and the situation in the locality remains tense as the probe continues.

The National Primary School Gold Cup Football Tournament (Boys and Girls) 2026, featuring students from government primary schools across Bangladesh, will begin its national phase on Thursday at 10 a.m. The opening ceremony will take place at the National Bangla High School field in Mirpur, Dhaka, with Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milan inaugurating the event. State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj and the Prime Minister’s Adviser on Education, Primary and Mass Education Mahdi Amin will attend as special guests. The tournament began on April 6 this year at the union and municipal levels, involving students from 65,569 government primary schools. A total of 65,342 boys’ teams and 65,321 girls’ teams competed through successive stages at union, upazila, district, and divisional levels, which concluded on May 23. From tomorrow, 16 teams—eight boys’ and eight girls’ divisional champions—will compete in the national stage, marking the start of the tournament’s final phase.

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen paid a courtesy call on Water Resources Minister Md. Shahiduddin Chowdhury Annie, MP, at the minister’s office in Dhaka. During the meeting, both sides discussed issues of mutual interest and cooperation between Bangladesh and the United States. Minister Annie emphasized the strong relationship between the two countries and called for increased institutional investment in education, technical cooperation, vocational training, and research. He also urged continued US support for Bangladesh’s socioeconomic development. The minister noted that under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s leadership, the government had approved the Padma Barrage Project and expressed hope for the approval of the Teesta Master Plan after necessary studies. Ambassador Christensen stated that Bangladesh’s economic growth would continue under the elected government and reaffirmed the US commitment to supporting democracy, human rights, and socioeconomic progress. The meeting was attended by Water Resources Secretary Dr. A.K.M. Shahabuddin and senior officials from the US Embassy.

Ritabrata Banerjee, a former Trinamool Congress leader who was expelled from the party, has been appointed as the Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. The Speaker, Rathindra Basu, officially handed over the office keys to him. Banerjee claimed that two-thirds of Trinamool’s elected legislators have expressed support for his leadership, with 58 out of 80 MLAs already backing him and two more expected to join. Banerjee announced that his group will act as a responsible opposition, supporting positive government initiatives while holding the administration accountable. He named Akhruzzaman as chief whip and Javed Ahmed Khan, Sabina Yasmin, Shiuli Saha, and Sandipan Saha as deputy leaders. He also urged Mamata Banerjee to serve as the parliamentary advisor, while noting that his faction has no political ties with Abhishek Banerjee. The appointment follows internal conflict within Trinamool over the opposition leader nomination, including allegations of forged signatures on a letter supporting Shovandeb Chattopadhyay. Analysts say the development highlights growing divisions within Trinamool and signals new alignments in West Bengal’s opposition politics.

Nasiruddin Patwari, chief organizer of the National Citizens Party (NCP), called for national unity beyond political divisions to strengthen border security following alleged push-in attempts along the Benapole frontier in Jashore. He made the appeal on Wednesday noon while visiting the Sadipur border area, emphasizing the need to ensure the safety of border residents and to take effective measures to stop border killings and seek international justice for such incidents. During his visit, Patwari urged local communities to remain alert and united against any infiltration or push-in attempts, alongside the vigilance of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). An NCP delegation accompanied him to observe the situation and protest the alleged push-in attempt. Local sources reported that individuals who had been at the zero line were moved inside Indian territory early Wednesday morning by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF). BGB conducted drone surveillance in the morning but found no one at the zero line, later withdrawing extra troops while maintaining regular patrols. The situation is currently reported as normal, though local residents remain concerned.

Leaders and activists of the banned Chhatra League staged another sudden rally in Chattogram city on Wednesday morning. The demonstration took place on the Oxygen-Kuwaish road in front of Evercare Hospital at the Anannya residential area. A video of the rally later spread on social media, showing participants chanting slogans in support of Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League. According to Hat Hazari Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md Zahidur Rahman, the Anannya residential area lies at the border of Hathazari, Chandgaon, and Bayezid Bostami police stations. After learning about the incident, police began the process of filing a case at Hathazari Police Station. As of Wednesday afternoon, no arrests had been made, but identification and operations to locate those involved were ongoing. The incident marks another appearance of the banned organization in public, prompting renewed law enforcement attention in the area.

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed interest in meeting Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. In an interview on the New York Post’s ‘Pod Force One’ podcast on Wednesday, Trump said he has not yet had the opportunity to meet Khamenei but would like to do so if given the chance. He added that such a meeting might take place in the future. When asked about Khamenei’s current condition, Trump said he was unsure when the meeting might happen but believed that Mojtaba is highly respected in Iran. The report recalled that on February 28, Israel and U.S. forces launched a surprise attack in Iran, killing then-Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several family members. Mojtaba Khamenei, his son, survived the attack. On March 8, Tehran announced Mojtaba as the new Supreme Leader. Since then, his messages have been broadcast through state television, but no photos, videos, or audio recordings of him have been released. The remarks come amid ongoing U.S.-Iran discussions in which Trump suggested Mojtaba Khamenei is involved.

The Trinamool Congress has announced the dissolution of all its organizational committees across West Bengal, a move that has sparked fresh debate in state politics. The decision, declared on Wednesday, comes amid internal dissatisfaction and leadership criticism following the party’s defeat in the May state assembly election. The party leadership said all committees, including those of affiliated and branch organizations, are being disbanded immediately, with a new structure to be announced after a comprehensive review. According to party sources, the reorganization will cover every level from district to booth, assessing the performance of active and inactive members and identifying organizational weaknesses. Political analysts view the move as a strategic step to rebuild the party after electoral losses, reduce the influence of rebel legislators, and reassert central leadership authority. Some legislators have already sought recognition as a separate parliamentary group, intensifying the internal crisis. Observers believe this marks a new phase in West Bengal politics, with attention now focused on how unified the Trinamool Congress remains after restructuring and how its leadership manages relations with dissenting factions.

At least seven people were killed and eleven others injured when a Ukrainian drone struck a passenger bus traveling from Moscow to Simferopol in Russian-controlled Crimea, according to Russian authorities. The attack occurred near Yenakiieve in the Donetsk region, said Denis Pushilin, head of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic, in a message posted on Telegram. He confirmed that the victims were civilians and that the injured were receiving medical treatment. The report noted that Ukraine had not immediately commented on the incident. The attack comes amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, during which drone strikes on border areas and Russian-controlled territories have increased significantly in recent months. Russian authorities have launched an investigation into the strike and expressed condolences to the victims’ families. The escalation of drone attacks highlights the continuing volatility along the Russia-Ukraine conflict zones, with civilian casualties adding to regional tensions.

National Citizens Party (NCP) chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari declared that no Indian push-in would be allowed along the Bangladesh border. He made the statement on Wednesday afternoon while visiting the Sadipur border area in Benapole, Jessore. Patwari strongly protested alleged push-in attempts by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) and demanded justice for the continuous killings of Bangladeshi citizens along the frontier, calling India a killer state and the BSF a killer force. He criticized the lack of basic facilities for residents in border areas, noting the absence of hospitals, schools, and employment opportunities. Patwari claimed that locals do not engage in smuggling but are falsely blamed by Indian actors. He urged the government to modernize and strengthen the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) with heavy weapons, patrol cars, and better pay and benefits, asserting that 180 million Bangladeshis support the force. Patwari also condemned a former home minister’s past remarks, saying that killing any Bangladeshi without trial violates international law. He called on the government to bring India before the international court for every border killing incident.

An Awami League worker named Helal Uddin Sarkar has filed a case against a dozen BNP and Jamaat leaders in Chandarchar Union of Homna upazila, Cumilla. The case followed a clash on June 1 evening centering a Jamaat workers’ meeting. Among the accused are former and current leaders of Chhatra Dal, Jubo Dal, and Krishak Dal, as well as a student and an expatriate. Police confirmed that one accused has been detained and sent to court. BNP’s Dhaka South Chhatra Dal joint general secretary Rayhan Uddin alleged that Helal Uddin had previously campaigned for Awami League candidates and was acting under their advice to file a false case against opposition activists. Helal Uddin denied the claim, saying the photos used to link him with Awami League were edited and that he had never been involved with the party. Police officials said the case was filed based on a written complaint and that further details would be available after the investigation report. The case has drawn attention locally due to conflicting claims about Helal Uddin’s political affiliation and the motives behind the complaint.