Three people, including a mother and her daughter, were killed and six others injured in a head-on collision between a passenger CNG-run auto-rickshaw and a chicken-laden pickup truck in Phulgazi upazila of Feni on Saturday evening, June 27. The accident occurred in front of the Palli Bidyut office near the Phulgazi Upazila Parishad along the Feni-Belonia regional road.

According to eyewitnesses, the collision left the auto-rickshaw severely damaged, injuring several passengers including the driver. Locals rescued the injured and took them to Phulgazi Upazila Health Complex, where a man and a woman were declared dead. Some of the critically injured were later transferred to Feni General Hospital, where another woman died while undergoing treatment. Police confirmed that the bodies were kept at the hospital morgue.

Among the deceased were Kawsar, 32, of North Daulatpur village in Phulgazi Sadar Union, and Wahida Akter Juha of South Pathangor village in Chhagalnaiya upazila. Juha’s daughter, Jakia Akter, later died at the hospital, according to hospital sources.

A police team came under attack during an operation in Srinagar upazila of Munshiganj on Saturday night. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. in Kathalbari village under Bir Tara Union, where police attempted to detain Sabbir Sheikh, 35, the general secretary of the banned Awami League unit in the area. During the raid, police handcuffed Sheikh, but his followers reportedly pushed officers aside and freed him. Around a hundred people armed with sticks then attacked the police, leaving Sub-Inspector Razzak seriously injured. Sheikh escaped the scene still wearing handcuffs.

Following the attack, additional police personnel, including the Additional Superintendent of Police (Srinagar Circle) Anisur Rahman and Officer-in-Charge Jewel Mia, arrived at the location. Attempts to contact both officers for comment were unsuccessful, as they did not respond to phone calls. Police sources said preparations were underway to take legal action regarding the incident.

Authorities have not yet confirmed whether any arrests were made after the attack or provided details on Sheikh’s current whereabouts.

Uruguay’s national football team has been eliminated from the World Cup after losing 1–0 to Spain in a decisive group-stage match. Reports from ESPN and local outlet El Espectador indicate that senior players, including Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde, were furious with coach Marcelo Bielsa and demanded his resignation before the match. Following the defeat, Bielsa accepted full responsibility, saying he had failed to deliver results and that his contribution to Uruguayan football was meaningless without success.

According to the reports, Bielsa’s strict training methods and tactical rigidity caused deep divisions within the squad. Senior players blamed his intense physical drills for multiple injuries and opposed his insistence on high-intensity man-to-man pressing, preferring a defensive low-block strategy against Spain. In a 48-minute emergency meeting before the match, Bielsa accused some players of trying to oust him and admitted selecting injured players out of loyalty.

The internal conflict and subsequent defeat have left Uruguayan fans deeply concerned as the team exits the tournament at the group stage for the second consecutive World Cup.

At least seven people were killed in an armed assault on the Pakistan Rangers headquarters in Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Jauhar area on Saturday evening. According to Sindh Police Inspector General Javed Alam Odho, three Rangers personnel and four attackers were confirmed dead. The attackers reportedly used a vehicle loaded with explosives to ram the main gate before entering the compound and opening fire.

Odho stated that while the attackers struck the gate with a vehicle, it was not immediately confirmed whether an explosion occurred. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said he had taken immediate notice of the incident and directed officials to submit a detailed report. Following the attack, security forces cordoned off nearby roads and launched a joint clearance operation involving the Special Security Unit, Anti-Terrorist Force, and Rangers.

The Edhi Foundation reported that at least two people were injured and taken to hospital. The assault comes amid a rise in armed attacks targeting security forces across various regions of Pakistan.

Police in Purbadhala upazila of Netrokona have arrested three people following a flash procession organized by the banned Awami League. The arrests were made on Friday night, June 26, 2026, during raids in different areas of the upazila. A case under the Special Powers Act was filed naming 80 individuals and 20 to 25 unidentified persons in connection with the incident. The case was lodged by Mohammad Moslem Uddin Fakir, joint general secretary of the upazila Krishak Dal, after the early morning procession took place in the Narandia Bazar area.

The detainees include Azaharul Islam, vice president of the upazila Chhatra League; Fazlul Karim, former organizational secretary of Bishkakuni Union Jubo League; and Anwar Hossain Talukdar, a Jubo League activist from Pailati village in Narandia Union. Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun confirmed that the three were sent to jail through court on Saturday afternoon. Police operations to arrest the remaining accused are ongoing.

Authorities have not disclosed further details about the banned organization’s activities or the reasons behind the prohibition.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem has rejected the framework agreement signed between Lebanon and Israel under U.S. mediation. In a statement issued Saturday, following the fifth round of Beirut-Tel Aviv talks held in Washington on Friday, Qassem declared the deal null and void and demanded the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanese territory in line with the Iran-U.S. memorandum of understanding.

Qassem warned that linking the disarmament of Lebanese resistance forces to the withdrawal of Israeli troops was a dangerous move that crossed all boundaries, arguing it would turn Lebanon into a puppet of its enemy. His remarks came amid growing debate in Lebanon over the agreement, with some media outlets and lawmakers describing it as historic and potentially beneficial, while others condemned it as a unilateral concession to Israel.

According to Lebanese authorities, more than 4,000 people have been killed and over 4,000 injured in Israeli attacks since March 2, underscoring the tense backdrop to the negotiations.

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, raising the death toll to 1,430, according to National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez. He announced the figures in a televised address on Saturday, citing that 3,238 people were injured and 3,142 displaced as a result of the twin quakes. The report was carried by Anadolu Agency.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) stated that the quakes occurred just 39 seconds apart last Wednesday, measuring magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5. The 7.5-magnitude quake originated 23 kilometers southeast of Yumare in Yaracuy state, while the 7.2-magnitude quake struck 23.9 kilometers northeast of San Felipe, also in Yaracuy.

Authorities are continuing to assess the scale of the disaster as rescue and relief operations proceed in the affected regions.

Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir said that if Bangladesh joins the China-Myanmar corridor, Bangladeshi goods could reach China within 24 hours, significantly accelerating bilateral trade and boosting investment. He made the remarks on Saturday while speaking to journalists after attending the Sylhet Lawyers Association’s reception for new members.

The minister explained that China has already granted duty-free access to all Bangladeshi products, and the government is now focusing on attracting more Chinese investment as a key strategy to expand exports. He mentioned that the cabinet recently approved the establishment of an 800-acre Chinese industrial park in Chattogram. Referring to the Prime Minister’s recent visit to China, he expressed optimism that substantial Chinese investment would soon flow into Bangladesh, helping to reduce the trade deficit.

At the same event, Muktadir emphasized the vital role of lawyers in upholding the rule of law, justice, and social order, and called for building a modern training system to enhance professional skills within the Sylhet District Lawyers Association.

Israel has described its new framework agreement with Lebanon as a major diplomatic and military success. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior members of his government are celebrating the deal as a victory, claiming it secures Israel’s long-standing demands. These include the absence of an immediate troop withdrawal obligation from Lebanon’s so-called security zone, the freedom to conduct military operations there if necessary, and the option for phased withdrawal without a fixed timeline.

According to official sources, these conditions align with Israel’s security and strategic interests, leading to broad satisfaction within Netanyahu’s administration. Opposition parties in Israel have not yet issued formal reactions, though political analysts suggest it will be difficult for them to portray the deal negatively.

From Israel’s perspective, the agreement could also heighten tensions between the Lebanese government and Hezbollah. Israeli officials believe that if Lebanon is compelled to act against Hezbollah on its own, Israel may avoid direct involvement in such conflicts, a scenario viewed as strategically advantageous for Israel.

Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milan announced that swift measures will be taken to address the residential hall problems at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). He made the statement on Saturday while speaking as the chief guest at the orientation program for BUET’s 2025–26 academic year freshmen. The minister emphasized that housing shortages disrupt students’ studies and assured that he would inform the Prime Minister to ensure a solution.

Dr. Milan noted that BUET students are highly talented but sometimes face challenges that can lead them astray. Referring to a past tragic incident, he said a hall would be proposed to be named after Abrar Fahad to preserve his memory. The minister also announced plans to increase research grants and modernize outdated laboratory equipment to enhance the quality of university research.

The event was chaired by BUET Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Ekramul Haque and attended by the Prime Minister’s Education Adviser Dr. Mahdi Amin and BUET Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Abdul Hasib Chowdhury as special guests.

An unnatural death case has been filed with Shahbagh Police Station following the recovery of the body of Dr. Farah Ferdous, a 32-year-old female doctor, in Dhaka. The case was lodged on Friday night by her younger sister, Najula Ferdous. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has collected DNA samples to determine the cause of death.

According to the case statement, Farah Ferdous was studying cardiovascular surgery at Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) and lived alone in a flat at Aziz Super Market in Shahbagh. Her sister Najula lived in another flat in the same building. The two last spoke on Tuesday, when Farah said she was in her room. On Friday afternoon, a neighbor informed Najula of a foul smell coming from Farah’s room. Police later broke open the door and found her unconscious.

Farah Ferdous was an officer of the 39th BCS (Health) cadre and a third-year student in the BMU cardiovascular course. The investigation into her death is ongoing.

Beximco Pharmaceuticals has resumed trading of its Global Depository Receipts (GDRs) on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) from June 26, following the withdrawal of a trading suspension. The Dhaka Stock Exchange Brokers’ Association (DBA) confirmed the development on June 27. The company had faced a suspension since January 2 due to delays in publishing audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and subsequent reports.

According to the source, the suspension stemmed from a dispute over the company’s board composition after the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) was restructured under the interim government formed following political changes in 2024. The reconstituted BSEC appointed nine independent directors to Beximco Pharma’s board, a move the company challenged in court. This deadlock delayed financial approvals, triggering the LSE suspension.

After investor appeals and coordination among BSEC, DBA, and company management, Beximco Pharma held a special board meeting on June 23 to approve pending financial statements. The LSE then lifted the suspension, a move the DBA said would strengthen Bangladesh’s international market reputation and investor confidence.

The United States has announced plans to bid for hosting the 2038 FIFA World Cup as a single nation, following its role as the main host of the 2026 tournament shared with Mexico and Canada. Andrew Gi­liano, executive director of the White House World Cup Taskforce, indicated in an interview with the BBC that the U.S. aims to bring the world’s biggest football event back to its soil within the next decade. The 2026 edition features 104 matches, 78 of which are being held in the U.S., despite debates over ticket prices and visa issues.

FIFA is considering expanding the number of participating teams from 48 to 64 by 2030, and Gi­liano argued that no country is better equipped than the U.S. to handle such a large-scale event. The 2030 World Cup will be jointly hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, while Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as the sole host for 2034. The U.S. bid for 2038 is expected to begin after those tournaments.

FIFA’s commercial interest in the U.S. market remains strong, supported by existing infrastructure and positive fan response, which have encouraged early preparations for another major hosting opportunity.

A record-breaking amount of Tk 15 crore 90 lakh 80 thousand 146 was collected from the donation boxes of the historic Pagla Mosque in Kishoreganj. The counting, which began at 7 a.m. on Saturday, concluded around 8:30 p.m. The confirmation came from Additional District Magistrate and donation box committee convener Md. Ershadul Ahmed. Alongside the cash, a large quantity of foreign currency and gold ornaments was also found.

The donation boxes were opened in the presence of Kishoreganj Deputy Commissioner and Pagla Mosque Management Committee President Sohana Nasrin, Additional Superintendent of Police Nazmus Sakib Khan, and other officials. Around 300 students from two madrassas and 130 Rupali Bank staff participated in the counting process, supported by mosque committee members, law enforcement, and army personnel. Donations are collected every four to six months from people of all backgrounds across the country.

According to the district administration, the funds are used for mosque and Islamic complex expenses, with the remainder deposited in banks. Interest from the deposits supports local mosques, madrassas, orphanages, and assistance for the poor and sick.

Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Haque Milan announced that a new dormitory at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) will be named after Abrar Fahad, a student killed by fellow students. The hall will be established as part of BUET’s campus expansion in Purbachal, Dhaka. He made the announcement on Saturday while addressing the orientation program for BUET’s 2025–26 academic year at the university’s central auditorium.

The event was presided over by BUET Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Ekramul Haque, with Prime Minister’s Education Adviser Dr. Mahdi Amin and BUET Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Abdul Hasib Chowdhury attending as special guests. The minister highlighted increased government allocations for education and pledged to raise the education budget from 2 percent to 5 percent of GDP. He emphasized the need for integrity in spending and adequate housing for students.

Milan also stated that the government would pay BUET’s outstanding land installment for the Purbachal campus from its own funds and encouraged the creation of an alumni contribution fund similar to those at leading global universities.