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.

Madleen Kulab, Gaza’s first fisherwoman and the inspiration for the aid ship Madleen, followed the vessel’s journey hoping it would break Israel’s blockade. Despite her fears, Israeli forces intercepted the ship in international waters, detaining all 12 onboard, including Greta Thunberg. For Kulab, the mission represented Gaza’s ongoing suffering. While heartbroken by the outcome, she believes the activists delivered a powerful global message of humanity. Still, she laments Gaza’s isolation, starvation, and the unending weight of war.

Austria has announced three days of national mourning following a horrific mass shooting at a high school in Graz, where a 21-year-old former student killed 10 people, including eight students and a teacher, before taking his own life. The attack, described by Chancellor Christian Stocker as a “dark day” in Austria’s history, has left the nation in shock. Authorities have yet to determine the motive, while tributes pour in from across Europe. Schools, officials, and citizens mourn this devastating tragedy.

The UK, along with Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Norway, has imposed sanctions on Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. The sanctions include travel bans and asset freezes, targeting them personally. The joint move emphasizes support for a two-state solution and condemns extremist settler violence. Israel’s government has rejected the sanctions, with Netanyahu vowing retaliation. This coordinated action highlights Israel’s growing international isolation over its policies toward Palestinians.

Major Chinese tech companies have disabled AI tools to curb cheating during the four-day gaokao, China’s critical university entrance exams with over 13 million students participating. Platforms like ByteDance’s Doubao, DeepSeek, Tencent’s Yuanbao, Alibaba’s Qwen, and Kimi have limited functions such as question answering and image recognition. The move aligns with broader measures like biometric checks, AI surveillance, and signal jammers to ensure exam integrity. Cities have also taken supportive steps, including traffic priority for students and delaying public events.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged to raise defence spending to 2% of GDP this fiscal year—five years ahead of schedule—to reduce Canada’s reliance on the US for defence. Warning of threats from Russia and China, Carney stressed that Canada must prioritize domestic production and diversify military procurement. The move comes ahead of the G7 and Nato summits, with defence a top agenda. Carney also criticized America’s growing protectionism and dominance over key military assets like the F-35 fighter jets.

Hundreds of local residents staged a human chain protest on Monday in Tahirpur, demanding the rapid completion of the under-construction Jadukata Bridge. Speakers at the demonstration highlighted the importance of the bridge for improving communication between Sylhet, Sunamganj, Netrokona, and Mymensingh districts, as well as for boosting tourism, trade, socioeconomic development, and border security.

Despite receiving payments exceeding the billed amounts, the construction company has reportedly suspended work, citing various excuses. Protesters blamed the delay on the contractor’s negligence and the irresponsibility of LGED officials, pointing out that although the contract specified completion within two and a half years, the project has now dragged on for seven years without completion.

Three new COVID-19 cases, including two women and one man, have been identified in Chattogram. Following directives from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), authorities at Shah Amanat International Airport have intensified screening procedures at immigration and health checkpoints.

Thermal scanners have been installed at international arrival points to check passengers' temperatures through contactless methods. Additionally, the airport has stockpiled emergency supplies of masks and gloves for health workers. Public announcements and awareness campaigns are being conducted to educate incoming travelers on preventing virus transmission.

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.