Shakil Ahmed, a final-year student of the Fine Arts Faculty at Dhaka University, tragically took his own life after posting a Facebook status stating, "I am not an atheist." Police recovered his body on Tuesday morning from his home in Dakshin Jamsha village of Sirajdikhan upazila.

Sources revealed that about seven to eight months ago, Shakil made a controversial comment involving the Prophet (PBUH) and his wife on Facebook. Although he later apologized and deleted the post, it resurfaced recently, triggering fresh backlash. Facing repeated threats and harassment, Shakil posted his final Facebook status before taking his own life.

Mahmud Hasan Khan, the newly elected President of BGMEA, emphasized that politics should not become a platform for personal or business interests. “I have always been here to serve the welfare of the people. Even if I fail to help someone, I will never cause harm to anyone,” he said, promising integrity and public service in his new role.

Most irrigation projects in Lakhai, Habiganj, have reportedly been under the control of Awami League leaders and activists, despite the organization being declared illegal by authorities. Local farmers allege that they were forced to pay charges three to four times higher than the official rates. Shockingly, portions of this extorted money are allegedly being used to fund anti-government plots in the name of ‘organizing the League.’

The farmers claim that the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) conducted a field investigation but failed to take any meaningful action. AM Rakibul Haque, Assistant Engineer of BADC and Member Secretary of the Upazila Irrigation Committee, admitted, "We conducted an initial investigation and found irregularities. A letter has already been issued instructing the return of the excess paddy collected from the farmers. If the allegations are proven, the individual involved will be banned from participating in next year's tender process."

Wouter van Wersch, Executive Vice President of Airbus, has met with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus for a courtesy meeting.

Meanwhile, preparations are underway for a significant meeting between Dr. Yunus and Tarique Rahman, the acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), scheduled to be held in London on June 13. BNP’s National Standing Committee has officially welcomed the planned meeting, viewing it as a positive step in the party’s ongoing diplomatic efforts.

An Indian student has reportedly faced police brutality at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey before being deported back to India. A video circulating online shows the young student with his hands and feet tied, as multiple police officers pin him to the ground.

Sharing the video on X (formerly Twitter), eyewitness Kunal Jain wrote, “Last night, I saw a young Indian student being deported through Newark Airport. His hands were handcuffed, and the officers treated him like a criminal. This is nothing short of a humanitarian disaster.”

The incident has sparked outrage on social media, raising questions about the treatment of deportees in the United States.

Police in Rajshahi's Bagha upazila have arrested four fugitives in connection with four separate cases. The accused are Azmira Begum (48), Kamal Hossain, Zahurul Islam (36), and Zakir Hossain (30).
OC Asaduzzaman said they had been evading law enforcement for a long time. All four were sent to jail via court on Tuesday following special operations.

Jamaat-e-Islami leader Professor Mujibur Rahman stated that the people of Bangladesh have been deprived of peace for 54 years.
Referring to the student protests on August 5 as a turning point, he said: “We will no longer tolerate farcical elections like those in 2014, 2018, and the voter-less 2024 polls.”
He emphasized that the upcoming election, expected in April, must be preceded by justice for past crimes and systemic reforms.

The Chattogram City Corporation reported dumping nearly 100,000 raw hides as waste due to a steep price crash.
Seasonal traders like Mohammad Sabur, who brought Tk 2.5 lakh worth of Qurbani hides from Rangunia, were offered only Tk 20,000. In frustration, he dumped the hides on the street.
Many traders, reduced to tears, blame government mismanagement for the disastrous price drop and unsold inventory.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that from now on, anyone identified as a foreigner in the state will be pushed into Bangladesh, bypassing any legal procedures.

Speaking at the Assam Legislative Assembly on Monday, Sarma referred to an October 2024 ruling by the Supreme Court of India. In that verdict, the then Chief Justice declared that individuals who entered Assam after March 24, 1971, are not eligible for Indian citizenship. The ruling emphasized that no exceptions should be made for those who crossed the border during that time—they must be sent back to their country of origin. Drawing from this, Sarma asserted that Assam will implement a direct pushback policy for all detected foreigners.

Opposition parties have raised serious concerns about the legality of this unilateral decision by the Assam government.

Premature flooding, attributed to climate change, has submerged vast areas of harvest-ready Boro paddy in Gurudaspur and Tarash upazilas of Natore's Chalan Beel region.
Farmers are facing severe financial loss due to crop damage, compounded by labor shortages and storage issues.
Agricultural officer Harunur Rashid explained that 30% of the land was planted with Namla variety paddy after mustard harvesting. Although profitable, the method is risky, and rising water levels have put the harvest in jeopardy.

The ship carrying Greta Thunberg and fellow activists is named Madlen, in honor of Madlen Kollab—a 31-year-old Palestinian woman, mother of four, and Gaza’s first female fisherwoman, who is expecting her fifth child.
Despite the Israeli blockade, boat damage, and lack of gear, Madlen continues her daily battle at sea—not just for livelihood, but for dignity and rights. Her resilience and courage inspired the naming of the ship.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expressed deep anguish over the situation in Gaza while accepting an honorary degree from the University of Manchester.
“What’s happening in Gaza is heartbreaking. It hurts my entire body,” said Guardiola. “This is not about ideology or politics. When children aged four or five are killed by bombs, when hospitals cease to function—this is about humanity.”
He added, “Be careful. The next child could be ours. Since the nightmare in Gaza began, I’m scared every morning when I look at my children’s faces.”

An 18-year-old woman named Keya Akhter has died by suicide after reportedly consuming poison in Tongi, Gazipur. Following the incident, her husband has gone into hiding.

Keya, originally from Kakchira village under Patharghata police station in Barguna, was living in a rented apartment in East Arichpur, Turag Bazar area, with her husband. According to police, ongoing marital disputes led Keya to take poison late Monday night. She was rushed to Tongi Government Hospital by family members but succumbed to the poisoning early Tuesday morning. Police have launched an investigation and are searching for the absconding husband.

A man named Sajjad (35), recently released from prison on bail, has been arrested again in Cumilla with a cache of homemade weapons. According to the army, Sajjad resumed his criminal activities shortly after his release. On Monday night, a patrol team from the Cumilla Cantonment Army Camp conducted an operation in the Gobindapur area and arrested him. They seized four machetes, two knives, a grill-cutter, and five pairs of scissors. Sajjad was later handed over to Cumilla Sadar South Police Station.

The first return flight carrying 374 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims is scheduled to arrive at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport today at 2:05 PM. This marks the beginning of the return phase for pilgrims who performed the holy Hajj. A total of 87,157 Bangladeshis went to Saudi Arabia this year via 224 flights operated by three airlines. Return flights will continue until July 10. During the pilgrimage, 19 Bangladeshi pilgrims died—11 in Makkah, 7 in Madinah, and 1 in Arafat.