A proposal has been sent to the Ministry of Education to rename the historic Shibganj Pilot Girls’ High School in Bogura as ‘Shibganj Mir Shahe Alam Pilot Girls’ High School, Shibganj, Bogura’. The proposal, dated June 9 and signed by Senior Assistant Secretary Shirin Akter of the Secondary and Higher Education Division, has triggered local discussions and controversy. The school, established in 1973, is the only pilot girls’ school in Shibganj upazila.

According to the ministry’s letter, the proposal will be reviewed under Article 14.5 of the 2023 amendment to the Private Educational Institutions Policy 2022. Authorities have been instructed to conduct an on-site inspection to assess the rationale, necessity, and local opinion regarding the name change and to submit a comprehensive report with recommendations.

Separate letters have been sent to the Chairman of the Rajshahi Education Board and the Deputy Commissioner of Bogura for investigation and opinion. The ministry will make a final decision based on their findings. Local sources report mixed reactions, with some supporting the change and others urging preservation of the school’s traditional name.

Scotland and Morocco are set to face off in a high-stakes Group C match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Gillette Stadium on Saturday at 4 a.m. The match holds major significance for both teams in their pursuit of a knockout stage berth. Scotland currently top the group after a 1–0 win over Haiti, courtesy of a first-half goal from John McGinn. Although their performance was not dominant, the victory boosted confidence for Steve Clarke’s squad. A win against Morocco would secure Scotland’s first-ever appearance in the knockout stage of a major international tournament. If Brazil fail to beat Haiti, Scotland could even advance as group champions.

Morocco, meanwhile, drew 1–1 with Brazil in their opening match, with Ismael Saibari scoring before Vinicius Junior equalized. The 2022 World Cup semifinalists are again seen as dark horses in this tournament. A win would not guarantee Morocco’s qualification but would strengthen their position in the race for the last sixteen.

Historically, Morocco hold the edge, having defeated Scotland 3–0 in their only previous World Cup meeting in 1998. Despite Morocco’s stronger form on paper, Scotland’s fighting spirit is expected to make the contest fiercely competitive.

Nasir Uddin Patwari, chief coordinator of the National Citizens Party (NCP), declared that his party would not make any compromise with the current government over the issue of state reform. He made the statement on Friday, June 19, 2026, while speaking to journalists before visiting the shrine of Khan Jahan Ali in Bagerhat. Patwari said the government was not implementing necessary reforms, prompting his party to take to the streets. He also commented that if the BNP government denied 75 percent of the people, its downfall would not take long.

After visiting the shrine, Patwari planted two trees in the premises of the Sixty Dome Mosque and joined the Friday prayers there. During his interaction with reporters, he elaborated on his party’s stance regarding state reform, ongoing judicial processes against Awami League members, and issues concerning loan defaulters. He also discussed various aspects of national politics and urged collective efforts to preserve Bagerhat’s historical and religious heritage.

Local NCP leaders, administrative officials, and other participants were present during his visit and discussions.

France has announced that it will not agree to lift United Nations sanctions on Iran unless the final agreement in upcoming US-Iran nuclear talks meets its conditions. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barraud said France wants an active role in the discussions and emphasized that the deal must address not only Iran’s nuclear program but also its ballistic missile activities and support for regional proxy groups.

Barraud stated that the lifting of UN sanctions would only occur in exchange for significant concessions from Iran. He reminded that as a permanent and veto-wielding member of the UN Security Council, France’s approval is essential for any sanctions removal. He added that France’s goal is to bring about a fundamental change in Iran’s position and that its opinion is crucial to resolving the crisis.

According to a recent US-Iran understanding, talks on Iran’s nuclear program will take place within 60 days, with the final agreement to be presented to the UN Security Council for approval. France, along with the United Kingdom and Germany, now seeks to help shape the framework for the next round of negotiations.

A woman in Korea district of Chhattisgarh, India, has accused her husband of extreme physical and mental abuse, sparking widespread outrage. According to the complaint, the husband tied her hands and feet, shaved her head, smeared her face with ink and engine oil, beat her, and forced her to drink urine in front of their children. The woman said the incident occurred on June 14 when her husband, Jitendra Ghasia, found her at a friend’s house where she had taken shelter after leaving him due to long-term domestic violence and financial hardship.

The victim stated that she had been married to Jitendra for about 15 years and had endured continuous suspicion and abuse. She alleged that her children were forced to participate in the assault, including slapping her and performing humiliating acts. A video of the incident later surfaced, showing the husband accusing her of infidelity. Police initially filed charges under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including domestic violence and criminal intimidation.

After the video became public, police added more serious charges. Additional Superintendent of Police Suresha Chaube said the case was being reexamined, and the accused would be presented in court for remand. The video has triggered strong condemnation and demands for justice on social media.

The Islami Bank Conscious Customers’ Forum has announced seven demands, including restructuring the board of directors and returning ownership of Islami Bank Bangladesh to its original owners. The demands were presented by the forum’s convener, Professor Nurun Nabi Manik, at a press conference held at the National Press Club on Friday. The forum emphasized that Islami Bank plays a vital role in the national economy through remittance flows, SME financing, and public savings.

Speakers at the event expressed concern over the bank’s governance and stability following the appointment of Khurshid Alam as chairman and the removal of Managing Director Omar Farooq Khan. They stated that since May 24, customers have been organizing human chains, submitting memorandums, and holding press conferences to press their demands. The forum also met with Bangladesh Bank’s deputy governors Kabir Ahmed and Dr. Ismail Hossain to discuss the situation and called for reinstating the former managing director.

The forum announced sit-in programs on June 21 in front of Islami Bank Tower and on June 22 in front of Bangladesh Bank, warning of tougher actions if their demands remain unmet.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) thwarted a third attempt by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) to push three Indian nationals into Bangladesh through the Patgram border in Lalmonirhat. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 18, near the Kalirhat border under Patgram upazila. According to BGB and local sources, BSF members from Cooch Behar district’s Mathabhanga police station area brought the three individuals near the barbed wire fence and tried to send them into Bangladesh under cover of darkness.

Members of BGB’s 61 Teesta Battalion from the Kalirhat Border Outpost were patrolling the area when BSF noticed their presence. The attempt was then abandoned, and BSF took the three Indian citizens back inside Indian territory. BGB confirmed that the situation in the area remains normal.

To maintain control and prevent further incidents, BGB has strengthened round-the-clock surveillance along the border with the support of local residents.

The government of Bangladesh is set to open five specialized 200-bed children's hospitals within the next six months in Khulna, Barishal, Rangpur, Rajshahi, and Cumilla. According to officials, the hospitals in Barishal and Khulna are expected to begin operations in early August, with all necessary preparations nearly complete. Each hospital will feature intensive care units (ICUs), central air conditioning, and space for future expansion. Procurement of furniture and medical equipment has already been finalized.

Health Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain has inspected the hospital sites in Khulna, Barishal, and Cumilla, confirming that the Barishal hospital will open on August 1. Prime Minister Tareq Rahman has instructed the Public Administration Ministry to ensure recruitment of 1,475 staff members per hospital. The initiative follows the Prime Minister’s directive on May 10 to operationalize unused children’s hospitals across six divisions.

Officials indicated that the Rajshahi hospital will begin with outpatient services within three months, while other facilities will gradually expand services after launch.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will attend the funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a joint United States and Israel attack. The funeral ceremonies will begin on July 4 in Tehran, followed by additional events in Qom on July 7, and burial in his hometown of Mashhad on July 9, according to Iranian state media.

Khamenei’s burial was initially scheduled for March but was postponed due to the prolonged conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The revised schedule outlines three days of official mourning ceremonies in Tehran before the final interment in Mashhad. Khamenei, aged 86, was killed in February at his residence during the joint attack.

Ayatollah Khamenei had led Iran since 1989 after the death of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who spearheaded the 1979 Islamic Revolution that ended the Pahlavi monarchy. Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba Khamenei, has assumed leadership but has remained out of public view since the onset of the war.

Police in Chattogram detained six leaders of the banned organization Chhatra League on Friday afternoon while they were preparing for a rally near the city’s 2 No. Gate area. The arrests were made on the Akhtaruzzaman flyover by officers from Panchlaish Police Station. The station’s officer-in-charge, Zahidul Islam, confirmed the operation.

According to police and local sources, several members of the banned group had gathered to organize a procession when a police patrol team intervened. The activists fled onto the flyover and attempted to resume their rally before being apprehended. Among those detained is Sharif Hossain, reportedly a close associate of former Awami League councillor Mobarak Ali. Police stated that Sharif faces four cases, including one linked to the July 2024 massacre, while the other five detainees are also accused in multiple cases under various national laws.

Authorities said legal action has been initiated against the detainees, who will be presented before court on Saturday. Police surveillance in the area has been intensified to prevent further unrest.

Mohammad Selim Uddin, central executive member of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and mayoral candidate for Dhaka North City Corporation, has accused the ruling party of creating division within the July unity by not pledging constitutional reform at the start of governance. He made the remarks on Friday while addressing the Unit Presidents’ Conference organized by the Comilla Metropolitan Jamaat.

Presided over by Comilla Metropolitan Ameer Kazi Din Mohammad and conducted by Secretary Mahbubur Rahman, the event was attended by several central and local Jamaat leaders. Selim Uddin said his party aims to build humane cities where no one remains unemployed or hungry, emphasizing welfare-oriented activities such as free medical services for thousands.

Earlier in the morning at a youth gathering in Uttara, he pledged that if elected, Jamaat would prioritize building a safe and corruption-free city within five years through modern surveillance systems. He also urged young people to engage in sports and avoid drugs and crime to contribute to national development.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, known for his far-right stance, declared that the entire Lebanon should be burned following a Hezbollah attack in southern Lebanon that killed four Israeli soldiers on Friday night. In a post on social media platform X, Ben-Gvir said that for every tear shed by an Israeli mother, thousands of Lebanese mothers should cry, adding that Lebanon should be completely burned.

Despite former U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for Israel to halt its military operations, Ben-Gvir has continued to push for intensified attacks on Lebanon. He stated that Israel must make it clear to the world that the blood of its children and the safety of its citizens are not negotiable. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, another far-right figure, also urged harsher strikes on Lebanon, writing on X that it was time to speak through fire and open the gates of hell.

Israeli forces currently occupy a large area of southern Lebanon, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made it clear that he has no intention of withdrawing from the region.

The youth wing of the Conscious Consumers Society (CCS), known as Consumer Youth Bangladesh (CYB), has formed a new committee for its Dhaka College branch. The announcement was made on Friday, June 19, 2026, approving a 25-member committee for a one-year term. Philosophy student Md. Mahdiuzzaman Mahmud has been appointed president, while Khandaker Abu Zar from the Department of Islamic History and Culture will serve as general secretary. The approval came from CYB’s central president Mohammad Delowar Hossain and general secretary Md. Sultan Mahmud.

The newly announced committee includes vice presidents Ibrahim Ali Jibon and Yamin Galib, joint general secretaries Mehrab Hossain Ratna and Sumon Fakir, and several other members responsible for organizational, media, cultural, and financial affairs. The committee also includes six executive members.

The Conscious Consumers Society, established in 2013, works to raise awareness about food adulteration and consumer rights across Bangladesh. The organization operates in 350 police stations, 64 districts, and 79 major educational institutions with over 200,000 volunteers actively engaged in its initiatives.

Police in Patiya, Chattogram, have solved the mystery behind the killing of five-year-old Md. Jahhan, whose body was found 36 hours after he went missing. The child disappeared on Tuesday afternoon while playing near his home in the Eastpara area of Patiya municipality. Later that night, his father filed a general diary with Patiya Police Station. On Thursday morning, police recovered Jahhan’s body, packed in a sack, from a nearby drain. The main accused, neighbor Sadia Sultana Niha, along with her parents, was detained.

Investigators said Niha confessed to killing Jahhan with a hammer after luring him into her yard. To cover up the crime, she wrote a ransom note demanding three lakh taka, initially to frame a neighbor but later to mislead investigators. Police stated that Niha acted alone, while her parents tried to protect her after learning of the incident. Hundreds of locals later protested outside Patiya Police Station, demanding exemplary punishment.

Police officials confirmed that Niha admitted her involvement and will be sent to court for a statement under Section 164. A case is being processed, and further investigation is ongoing.

A female activist of the National Citizen Party (NCP) has accused two party leaders of sexually harassing her at a hotel bar in Chattogram. The allegations were made at a press conference on June 19, where the woman claimed that central leader A S M Suja Uddin and city leader Sadia Afrin lured her to the venue under the pretext of a meeting about party positions. She alleged that Suja Uddin behaved inappropriately, made indecent proposals, and tried to intimidate her when she refused.

According to the complainant, Sadia Afrin initially accompanied her to the hotel but later left, leaving her alone with Suja Uddin, who allegedly made repeated advances and offered political and financial incentives. The woman said she left the place after feeling unsafe. The incident reportedly occurred on June 14 at the Peninsula Hotel in Chattogram.

Chawkbazar Police Station Officer-in-Charge Nur Hossain Mamun confirmed that a general diary has been filed and the matter is under investigation. Authorities stated that the truth of the allegations will be determined after the investigation concludes.