A delegation of British lawmakers from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) has met with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus in London. Earlier, Yunus also held discussions with Wouter van Wersch, Executive Vice President of Airbus, focusing on aviation technology and potential investments. During his visit, Professor Yunus is scheduled to meet King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, where he will receive the prestigious “King Charles Harmony Award.”

More than 9.1 million animals were sacrificed across Bangladesh during this year’s Eid-ul-Adha, according to the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock. This figure is nearly 1.3 million fewer than last year’s total.

According to official data, 9,136,734 animals were sacrificed during Eid-ul-Adha in 2025, compared to 10,408,918 in 2024. Of these, 4,705,106 were cows and buffaloes, 4,430,668 were goats and sheep, and 960 were other animals.

The Sylhet division recorded the lowest number of sacrificial animals this year, with only 319,823 animals sacrificed. Mymensingh division followed with 383,162 animals. Rajshahi division saw the highest number of sacrifices, totaling 2,324,971 animals.

Leaders of the anti-discrimination student movement were attacked in Gopalganj while returning from distributing seasonal fruits to the families of students who were martyred or injured during the July uprising in Madaripur. District convenor Ashiqur Islam (23) and Kiran Akter (26) were critically injured and admitted to the hospital. According to reports, the incident began when workers of a passenger bus made offensive remarks toward the students during a rest stop. In protest, a few students boarded the bus to confront them, leading to an argument. Suddenly, the bus staff and nearby restaurant workers launched a violent attack on the student leaders with sticks and rods.

BNP Vice Chairman Tareq Rahman is scheduled to meet Professor Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the interim government, on the morning of June 13. According to the Chief Adviser’s press secretary Shafiqul Alam, the meeting will have no fixed format but aims to discuss key issues such as Bangladesh’s current political climate, election scheduling, proposed reforms, and the July Charter. The announcement was made in response to questions from local media in London on June 10.

The Dhaka Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education has issued an urgent directive to protect the OMR sections of evaluated SSC 2025 exam scripts from rain damage. Institutions are instructed to submit OMR sheets wrapped in polythene to prevent them from getting wet during transport. This precaution is vital to ensure smooth results processing. The directive, signed by the board's examination controller, urges all affiliated schools, chief examiners, and board officials to treat the matter as extremely urgent and strictly comply with the instructions.

In response to questions about whether the BNP would allocate some parliamentary seats to its allies, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said, "This is very normal in parliamentary politics. It should be a natural process. After the elections, we will form a national government."

When asked about speculations that Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Republic Party might be given seats through negotiations, Fakhrul responded, "I have no idea about that. Such discussions might be happening, but as the Secretary General, I am not aware of any formal talks in this regard. In parliamentary democracy, there’s no such thing as a 'final word.' Even bitter rivals sometimes form alliances. So, seat-sharing with allies is quite normal in this context. After the election, our aim is to form a national government."

However, Fakhrul ruled out any possibility of forming alliances with the Awami League or Jatiya Party, branding them as forces of repression.

Speculation is rising that PTI founder Imran Khan may be released on bail on Wednesday in the Al-Qadir Trust corruption case. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said his party will not oppose any court decision to grant Khan bail, stating it is his legal right. PTI senior leader Gohar Ali Khan confirmed that the Islamabad High Court will hear the appeals of Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi on June 11, which could be a decisive day for both.

The much-discussed meeting between Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman was finalized during a BNP Standing Committee meeting, with Tarique joining virtually from London. The initiative reportedly came from the interim government after Yunus’s UK visit was announced. Despite days of speculation, both parties remained silent until the decision was confirmed. The meeting is set for June 13 at London’s Dorchester Hotel. BNP leaders believe it could ease political tensions and influence the country’s future political direction.

Trade operations at Brahmanbaria's Akhaura land port resumed on June 10 after a four-day closure for the Eid-ul-Azha holiday. Activities restarted with the export of fish, confirmed by Md. Faruk Mia, General Secretary of the local Fish Exporters Association. All import-export operations were suspended from June 6 to June 9, although passenger movement with valid passports remained uninterrupted. Authorities had informed India’s Agartala port in advance about the holiday. Immigration officials confirmed that cross-border travel continued smoothly during the closure.

California has filed a federal lawsuit against Donald Trump for deploying thousands of National Guard and Marine troops to Los Angeles without consulting state authorities. The deployment followed days of protests against Trump’s aggressive immigration crackdown. The lawsuit, filed in San Francisco, claims Trump violated the U.S. Constitution. It also demands that deployed forces operate under state, not federal, command. Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta called the troop deployment unlawful, escalating tensions between state and federal authorities.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has confidently stated that Tarique Rahman will surely return to Bangladesh in the near future. “Tarique Rahman will definitely come back to the country, without a doubt. He will return very soon,” he affirmed.

Commenting on the upcoming election timeline, Mirza Fakhrul said, “I have said from the beginning that the timing is not suitable for elections. The polls are scheduled in April, which coincides with the holy month of Ramadan. The fast will end, and Eid will be celebrated. A few days after Eid, the election will take place. Imagine the condition of the candidates during Ramadan… and what about the political workers? Frankly, I am worried that I will have to host iftar parties every day. This is no joke. It is a significant challenge. The campaign expenses for candidates will double, and when we call to reduce election expenses, costs actually increase during that period.”

He further added, “Most elections in Bangladesh have been held during December, November, or January. Only twice were they held at different times, and both elections were problematic.”

The National Citizen Party has officially approved a 21-member coordination committee for Brahmanpara upazila in Cumilla. Zahurul Islam Sarkar has been appointed as the Chief Coordinator, with Masud Alam, Billal Hossain, Tanvir Hossain Sumon, and Junaid Bogdadi serving as Joint Coordinators.

Other committee members include Rashedul Islam Rasel, Majharul Islam, Azizur Rahman Chowdhury, Robiul Islam, Enamul Haque, Abu Bakar, Saidul Islam, Khairul Alam, Rashedul Alam Rocky, Ziaur Rahman, Mariam Bibi, Enamul Haque, Mehedi Hasan, Sohel Rana Sohrab, Borhan Uddin Chowdhury, and Iman Uddin, among others.

Dense fog unexpectedly covered Panchagarh early Tuesday morning, surprising residents amid ongoing summer heat. Locals reported light to moderate fog from pre-dawn hours until around 8 AM, despite recent temperatures reaching 37°C. Many said they had never seen such weather during summer. Weather officials explained that increased dust in the air contributed to the fog formation. The minimum temperature recorded at 9 AM was 27.8°C. Authorities also forecast rainfall starting from June 14, which may bring relief from the current heatwave.

An independent UN commission has accused Israel of committing the crime against humanity of “extermination” through its attacks on civilians sheltering in schools and religious sites in Gaza. The report says over 90% of Gaza’s educational facilities and more than half its cultural and religious sites have been destroyed. The attacks, deemed war crimes, have devastated Palestinian life and education. The findings will be presented to the UN Human Rights Council on June 17, despite Israel’s withdrawal from the council.

Pakistan has increased its defence budget by 20 percent, allocating 2.55 trillion rupees ($9bn) for the 2025-26 fiscal year, despite cutting overall government spending by 7 percent. The move follows recent clashes with India, marking the most serious conflict between the two nuclear powers in decades. The fighting, triggered by an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, saw both sides exchange heavy fire before agreeing to a ceasefire. Analysts say Pakistan’s defence hike will likely come at the cost of development spending.