BNP’s Khulna divisional acting organizational secretary, Anindya Islam Amit, has taken responsibility for the treatment of a 7-year-old girl who was raped by a neighbor in Jessore’s Chowgacha area. The child, critically injured, was admitted to Jessore General Hospital.

Police have arrested the accused, 55-year-old Mizanur Rahman. Visiting the hospital, Amit assured the family of continued medical support and pledged to engage BNP’s legal wing to ensure justice for the victim.

Seventeen Bangladeshis, including children from four families, were pushed into Bangladesh by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) through the Noakot BOP border in Sunamganj’s Chhatak upazila.

In response, Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Md. Tarikul Islam provided humanitarian aid, including clothing, food, and medicine. The families expressed gratitude for the assistance. They were detained by BGB personnel after crossing the border.

Zahidul Islam, President of Islami Chhatra Shibir, has stated that no individual can dictate who gets to participate in politics in Bangladesh. “The former head of the fascist Awami League frequently sought to ban us, yet just five days after doing so, they themselves fled the country,” he said.

Zahidul warned the Chhatra Dal president to learn from the past or face the same consequences. “If you choose to speak in the tone of fascism, the people and students of this country will ensure you meet the same fate as other fascist leaders,” he added. Zahidul also reiterated that the unity of their movement remains intact.

Photos of actor Somu Chowdhury lying alone under a tree near the Mukhi Shah Miskin shrine in Gafargaon, Mymensingh, have gone viral online. Explaining the situation, Somu said, “I came here with just one set of clothes. After washing them, I didn’t have anything else to wear, so I lay under the banyan tree with a towel. When I woke up, I realized I had gone viral nationwide.”

Police initially detained him but released him after confirming that there were no issues.

Development adviser Farida Akhter has called for a more humane approach to food consumption, urging middle-class consumers to not only seek good fish at markets but also to consider the wellbeing of the people behind the production.

“The government is working to boost fisheries production, especially because the middle class wants quality fish,” she said during a visit to Ishwardi Fish Seed Production Farm. She praised the efforts of the workers there, who meet their production targets each year despite challenging conditions. Plans for further development are underway, she confirmed.

Recent viral social media posts have claimed that Bangladeshi woman Rutba Yasmin is set to become the first Bangladeshi to land on the Moon. However, a Factwatch investigation has debunked these claims as misleading.

Rutba only participated in a three-day simulation workshop called ‘Moon Pioneer Mission,’ organized by Space Nation and led by a former NASA astronaut. It was designed to give participants a realistic space mission experience — but does not involve an actual Moon landing. Factwatch has confirmed that the viral posts are deceptive.

Gono Adhikar Parishad leader Abu Hanif has emphasized that reforms and justice for past genocides must take precedence over elections. "We want reforms to be completed swiftly and genuine progress made on prosecuting those responsible for the genocide. People of this country have been denied their right to vote for the past 15 years. That must change," he said.

Criticizing local governance, he stated, "Despite the presence of many Awami League leaders in Kishoreganj over the years, the area saw no real development. The entire state needs structural reform." He also highlighted the democratic role of Nurul Haque Nur and the Gono Adhikar Parishad’s ongoing struggle for change.

As COVID-19 infections surge again globally, especially in neighboring India, Bangladesh has also started to witness a worrying upward trend. In the past 24 hours, 134 samples were tested, and 15 new cases were confirmed.

With these new cases, the total number of infections since 2020 has now reached 2,051,785.

At least 291 people have been confirmed dead in what is being described as one of the worst plane crashes in recent memory in Ahmedabad, India. Of the 242 passengers on board, 241 reportedly lost their lives. The aircraft crashed into the hostel of BJ Medical College, killing over 50 more people on the ground.

Police officer Vidhi Chaudhary told Reuters, "The death toll stands at around 294, including some students who were staying at the hostel." She noted that the lone survivor was seated in seat 11-E, next to an emergency exit, which might have saved his life. Authorities are still checking hospitals for potential survivors.

A British national, Biswas Kumar Ramesh, miraculously survived the horrific plane crash in Ahmedabad, India. Recalling the incident, he said, "About 30 seconds after takeoff, I heard a loud explosion, and the plane crashed. When I stood up, I saw bodies scattered everywhere. I was terrified and ran. Debris from the aircraft was lying all around me. Someone picked me up and took me to an ambulance, then to the hospital."

He added, "I had come to India for a few days to visit family. My brother was seated in a different row on the same flight. I still haven’t found him. Please help me find him."

In May 2025, Bangladesh witnessed 652 transport accidents—including road, rail, and waterways—that claimed 658 lives and injured 1,210 people, according to Jatri Kalyan Samity. Road accidents alone caused 614 deaths and 1,196 injuries from 597 incidents. Motorcycles accounted for the highest number of fatalities. Dhaka division had the most road accidents, while Barisal had the fewest. Victims included drivers, pedestrians, students, women, and children. The majority of accidents occurred on highways, with run-overs, collisions, and loss of control being the leading causes.

Information Secretary Mahbuba Farzana emphasized the need for honesty, accountability, and modernization in government media following the July Revolution. Speaking at a meeting in Khulna, she called for restoring the appeal of Bangladesh Betar and BTV, reducing reliance on state funding through quality programming, and transforming public institutions into profitable ventures. She urged officials to treat state institutions as their own and to combat misinformation, while stressing the importance of training in ICT and contemporary skills for media personnel.

The Dirai Press Club election in Sunamganj was suspended after alleged interference by local BNP leaders Mizanur Rahman Mizan and Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury. They reportedly led a group to the polling center and pressured officials to halt the vote. The disruption triggered outrage among journalists and candidates, who condemned the action as political interference in a non-political organization. BNP’s central and district leaders called the incident regrettable and distanced the party from it, emphasizing respect for press freedom and promising an internal investigation.

Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi emphasized that the upcoming meeting between Dr. Muhammad Yunus and BNP’s Tarique Rahman should prioritize discussions on justice and fundamental reforms over election timing. He warned that holding elections without reforms could lead to unrest. Hadi welcomed the dialogue as a positive step and urged political compromise. He also noted that if reforms are implemented within two months, elections in the following month would face little public resistance. April has been proposed as a potential window for national polls.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has expressed deep condolences following a tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, India, that claimed the lives of all 242 passengers and crew members on board. In a statement on June 12, party Secretary General and former MP, Professor Mia Golam Parwar, mourned the loss and expressed solidarity with the people and government of India. He conveyed hope that the nation would soon overcome the immense grief and recover from the devastating incident.