A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan’s Punjab province and the capital Islamabad on Tuesday evening, killing one person and injuring eleven others. The tremor caused significant damage to several houses in Pind Dadan Khan tehsil of Jhelum district. According to Jhelum Deputy Commissioner Mir Reza Ozgen, a 13-year-old boy died when a house collapsed in the Jalalpur Sharif area.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department reported that the earthquake occurred at 7:06 p.m. local time, with a depth of 12 kilometers. Its epicenter was located about 58 kilometers southwest of Jhelum. The department confirmed the magnitude and location in an official bulletin released after the event.

Authorities have not yet provided further details on rescue operations or the extent of property damage, but local reports indicate that several homes were severely affected in the impacted areas.

Eid al-Adha is being celebrated today across Saudi Arabia and many other countries with religious devotion and festive spirit. Muslims are performing Eid prayers, animal sacrifices, and completing Hajj rituals, marking one of Islam’s most significant religious occasions. The celebrations follow the completion of the key Hajj ritual, Wuquf at Arafat, where about 1.6 million pilgrims gathered in white Ihram garments, praying and seeking forgiveness until sunset.

The sermon at Arafat’s historic Namira Mosque was delivered by Sheikh Ali Al Hudaifi, Imam and Khatib of Masjid al-Haram, and broadcast live in 35 languages including Bengali. He emphasized unity among Muslims, the establishment of Islamic values, and the maintenance of global peace. After the sermon, pilgrims performed combined prayers and moved to Muzdalifah to spend the night under the open sky, collecting pebbles for the symbolic stoning of the devil in Mina.

Saudi authorities have implemented extensive security and transport measures to ensure smooth Hajj management, including water fountains, shaded areas, and around 24,000 special buses for pilgrims’ convenience.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned of intensifying military operations in Lebanon following recent Israeli strikes that killed 31 people, including women and children, and injured 40 others. The information was reported by Lebanon’s national news agency. Netanyahu stated in a social media message that despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in mid-April, Israeli forces had killed hundreds of Hezbollah fighters.

He said Israeli troops were conducting deep operations inside Lebanese territory, capturing and controlling several areas, and reinforcing a security zone. Netanyahu also mentioned a national effort to counter Hezbollah’s drones, which have recently tested Israel’s radar and interception systems. Hezbollah has reportedly deployed fiber-optic-controlled first-person-view drones that have proven deadly to Israeli forces.

Meanwhile, Hezbollah claimed responsibility for 32 attacks on Israeli troops in southern Lebanon. In Washington, President Donald Trump convened an unscheduled cabinet meeting as part of diplomatic efforts to end the conflict, while U.S. Secretary of State Rubio said talks in Qatar on a ceasefire agreement were ongoing and could take several more days.

A fatal road accident occurred in Dhaka’s Nadda area early Wednesday morning when two buses collided head-on. The crash, which took place around 6 a.m. on May 27, 2026, left one woman named Laiju dead and injured between 10 and 12 others. Witnesses said a bus operated by Islam Paribahan, running on the Dhaka-Barishal route, struck another bus from Akash Paribahan from behind with great force, causing the Islam Paribahan bus to overturn on the road divider.

Following the collision, the rear right side of the Akash Paribahan bus was severely damaged, and one passenger died at the scene. Fire Service rescue teams arrived shortly after 6:15 a.m. and recovered the body. Local residents and firefighters jointly rescued at least 12 injured passengers and sent them to Kurmitola General Hospital and Baridhara General Hospital for treatment.

Authorities have not yet provided further details about the cause of the accident or the condition of the injured passengers.

Israel has intensified its military operations in southern Lebanon despite the existence of a US-mediated ceasefire. The Israeli forces have expanded forced evacuation orders in several towns and villages and recently carried out bombings in Nabatieh in southern Lebanon and Mashghara in the Bekaa Valley in the east.

According to Al Jazeera, security analyst and Responsible Statecraft contributor Ali Rizk stated that Hezbollah is not losing the war. He argued that Israel has been surprised by Hezbollah’s battlefield performance, which has increased internal pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Rizk suggested that this pressure is driving Israel to escalate its attacks.

The developments highlight a growing intensity in the conflict zone even under an agreed truce, raising questions about the durability of the ceasefire and the political strain within Israel.

A large number of US military aircraft, including refueling planes, have been deployed at Israel’s Ben Gurion and Ramon airports, causing disruptions to civilian air traffic and airport capacity. The deployment has been described as unprecedented, according to Israel’s public broadcaster Kan, which reported that the presence of these aircraft is affecting normal aviation operations.

Kan’s report further noted that the US aircraft remain stationed in Israel even during the current ceasefire with Iran. The broadcaster added that under the present circumstances, these aircraft are not expected to leave Israel soon. The report cited Al Jazeera as the source of this information.

The continued presence of US military assets at Israeli airports highlights the close military coordination between the two countries and its impact on civilian infrastructure, though no official statement on the duration or purpose of the deployment has been provided.

Bangladesh is in talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for an emergency financial assistance package to address economic disruptions caused by the United States and Israel’s attacks on Iran. According to AFP, the request follows rising global oil prices linked to the conflict. In March, Dhaka officials said the country was seeking about 2 billion US dollars from global lenders to manage risks stemming from the Iran war.

IMF representative Ivo Krznar stated that discussions are underway regarding Bangladesh’s reform agenda and policy priorities. The requested support would come through the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), a mechanism that provides quick, low-conditionality funding to member states facing crises such as wars, pandemics, or commodity price shocks. Bangladesh previously received 732 million dollars from the IMF during the COVID-19 pandemic, including 244 million under the RFI.

Bangladesh’s ongoing 5.5 billion dollar IMF loan program began in January 2023 and was expanded in June 2025. The country has so far received 3.64 billion dollars in five tranches, with the sixth installment of 1.3 billion still pending.

At least 31 people were killed and 40 others injured in Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon, according to the country’s National News Agency and the Health Ministry’s emergency operations center. The attacks targeted multiple towns and villages, leaving women and children among the dead and wounded. Rescue teams transported victims to local hospitals following the strikes.

The highest casualties were reported in Burj al-Shamali, where 14 people, including two children and three women, were killed and 16 others injured. Additional fatalities occurred in Kouthariyat al-Ruj, Habboush, Marakah, and Sela, with several children and women among the victims. The strikes have intensified in recent days, heightening tensions across the region.

Local residents are reportedly gripped by fear as the frequency of Israeli attacks increases, and authorities warn that the death toll could rise further if the assaults continue.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the upcoming cabinet meeting, originally scheduled for Camp David, will now be held at the White House due to bad weather. The announcement was made through a brief post on his social media platform, Truth Social, where Trump cited adverse weather conditions as the reason for the venue change.

In a separate post on the same platform, Trump sharply criticized U.S. media outlets for their coverage of the Iran war. He accused The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNN of biased reporting and claimed they were taking sides with Iran. Trump also mocked his political opponents, the Democrats, saying that both the media and the Democratic Party had lost their way and gone crazy.

The comments reflect Trump’s ongoing confrontational stance toward mainstream media and his political rivals, as reported by Al Jazeera.

At least 31 people were killed and 40 others injured in multiple Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon, according to the country’s health ministry. The attacks took place on Tuesday and were reported by Al Jazeera Arabic. The strikes targeted several towns and villages, including Burj Shamali, Kautariyat al-Rouz, Habbouch, Marake, and Sala, where casualties quickly increased following the bombings.

The Lebanese health ministry confirmed that the death toll had reached 31, with at least 40 people receiving treatment in various local hospitals. The report did not specify the reasons behind the airstrikes or identify the victims. The attacks mark a significant escalation in violence in the region, affecting multiple civilian areas.

Further details about the military objectives or international responses were not provided in the report, leaving the broader context of the strikes unclear.

In Lalmonirhat’s Patgram upazila, allegations have surfaced that rice allocated under the Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) program for poor residents of Dahagram Union was diverted to a Jubo Dal playground. On May 24, during official distribution at the union council, locals reported seeing 8 to 10 sacks of rice being taken by van to the field, sparking public outrage. Residents claimed that around 50 sacks were misappropriated through collusion among union officials, depriving genuine beneficiaries.

According to the report, 1,400 people were each supposed to receive 10 kilograms of rice. However, the union secretary and several members allegedly redirected portions to Jubo Dal affiliates. The union’s chairman has been absconding since August 5, and the acting administrator, the Patgram education officer, was absent during the distribution. A ward member admitted that Jubo Dal supporters submitted voter ID cards and were included in beneficiary lists. The union secretary defended the action, saying the recipients were also poor.

Lalmonirhat’s deputy commissioner stated that an investigation has been ordered and that strict legal action will follow if the allegations are confirmed.

Bangladesh’s Water Resources Minister Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anee has come under public scrutiny after reports surfaced that he purchased a cow worth Tk 3.2 million ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. The news triggered widespread debate on social media and prompted the National Citizen Party (NCP) to question the source of the expenditure. At a press conference on May 26, NCP’s chief organizer Nasiruddin Patwari asked how a minister with an annual salary of Tk 4.2 million could afford such a purchase while managing family expenses.

Later that day, the minister’s son, Sarian Chowdhury, defended his father in a Facebook post, explaining that their family traditionally buys six to eight cows each year for both family sacrifice and donations to the Haji Basir Ullah Orphanage and Madrasa. He stated that this year they bought six cows and that the animals were intended for the poor. Sarian also questioned whether similar criticism would persist even after his father left office.

The controversy emerged after the minister was seen purchasing the cow at a local market, sparking intense online reactions.

Jamaat-backed mayoral candidate for Dhaka North City Corporation, Mohammad Selim Uddin, announced the formation of a special team to ensure the quick removal of sacrificial animal waste during Eid. He made the announcement on Tuesday, May 26, while inaugurating a special service booth at the Tejgaon cattle market in the capital.

Selim Uddin urged city residents to dispose of animal waste only in designated areas, emphasizing that maintaining cleanliness is a shared civic responsibility, not just the duty of government authorities. He highlighted that cleanliness is an integral part of faith, alongside the religious practice of sacrifice, and called on everyone to play an active role in keeping the city clean during the festival.

During the event, special waste bags were distributed among visitors to raise awareness about proper waste disposal. Selim Uddin also mentioned that similar service booths have been set up at other cattle markets across Dhaka, including Aftabnagar and Gabtoli.

Law enforcement agencies in Chattogram’s Sitakunda have intensified a joint operation in Jungle Salimpur to arrest top criminal Md. Yasin. Police, RAB, and other forces have strengthened patrols after armed men attacked a RAB camp in Alinagar on May 24 night, firing repeatedly and destroying structures with bulldozers. Roads were cut off in several places to obstruct the operation, spreading fear among residents. Police Superintendent Masud Alam confirmed that multiple units are working together to locate Yasin.

Authorities said the Yasin group, previously expelled from the area in a March 9 joint operation, carried out the latest assault. Although several suspects have been detained for questioning, Yasin and other top gang leaders remain at large. Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed condemned the attack, vowing strict action and asserting that Jungle Salimpur is now under state control after years of lawlessness.

Intelligence sources believe Yasin is still hiding in the area, maintaining his network through phone communication. Residents report hearing gunfire and seeing flashes of light at night, reflecting ongoing fear despite the heavy security presence.

A mild earthquake was felt across several parts of Bangladesh, including Dhaka, on Tuesday at 11:41 a.m., originating near Bhaluka in Mymensingh. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department reported a magnitude of 3.4 on the Richter scale, describing it as a low-intensity tremor. The director of the Earthquake Observation and Research Center said such minor quakes occur frequently worldwide and are not a cause for concern.

However, leading seismologists disagreed, warning that frequent minor tremors may signal an impending major earthquake. A recent study by Jahangirnagar University researchers also indicated that Bangladesh faces a high risk of a severe quake. BUET professor Dr. Mehedi Ahmed Ansari cautioned that the country has not experienced a major quake in 100–150 years, urging the government to take immediate preventive measures, including structural assessments and retrofitting of buildings.

Experts noted that Bangladesh lies at the junction of three tectonic plates, with significant underground pressure accumulating. They warned that Dhaka’s dense, poorly planned infrastructure could turn the city into a disaster zone if a major quake strikes.