The United States has claimed that 58 commercial ships have been forced to change their routes as part of Iran’s naval blockade operations. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the affected vessels were attempting to enter or leave Iranian ports. CENTCOM stated that the US naval blockade against Iran remains fully effective. The information was reported by Anadolu Agency citing CENTCOM.

In a message posted on social media platform X, CENTCOM added that since April 13, a total of 58 commercial ships have been diverted and four vessels have been disabled. The US said the purpose of these actions was to restrict maritime access to Iranian ports and maintain pressure at sea.

The report noted that tensions in the Gulf region have escalated following recent military friction between the United States and Israel. Despite a ceasefire brokered by Pakistan on April 8, no lasting agreement was reached, and the US later extended the ceasefire without specifying a timeframe.

Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir has announced that it will organize a Quran evening at the Bot Tola of Dhaka University. The announcement was made through a Facebook post by Sadiq Kayem, the Vice President of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) and the organization’s central international secretary. The event is scheduled for May 11, marking the observance of the historic Quran Day.

According to the announcement, the program will feature the participation of world-renowned Qari Sheikh Ahmad bin Yusuf Al Azhari. The event is being organized under the banner of the Dhaka University unit of Islami Chhatra Shibir. The declaration highlights the group’s intention to commemorate Quran Day through a religious gathering on the university campus.

No further details about the program’s schedule, permissions, or expected attendance were provided in the announcement.

After three days of rising temperatures and oppressive humidity, rain across Bangladesh, including Dhaka, brought relief to residents. According to the Meteorological Department’s 24-hour data until 6 p.m. Sunday, 26 of 51 observation centers recorded rainfall, with the highest at 64 millimeters in Nikli, Kishoreganj. Dhaka saw 32 millimeters, while Cox’s Bazar, Sylhet, Mongla, and other areas also experienced significant showers. The rain lowered the day’s maximum temperature to 36 degrees Celsius from 37.2 the previous day.

Meteorologist Kazi Zebun Nesa said a low-pressure system may form over the southwest Bay of Bengal within 48 hours but will not affect Bangladesh, as it is positioned farther southwest and may influence Sri Lanka and parts of India. Scattered rain may continue for two days, though heavy rainfall is not expected. Despite moderate temperatures, high humidity could cause discomfort.

From May 13, moderate to heavy rainfall is likely in the country’s northeastern regions, including Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, and Sylhet, due to expected heavy rain in India’s Meghalaya and Cherrapunji. The department noted that early monsoon activity has slightly increased internal rainfall this year.

Water Resources Minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Annie has announced that Bangladesh will build durable and climate-resilient coastal infrastructure to ensure long-term national security and economic growth. Speaking on Sunday at a seminar at the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) in Dhaka, he emphasized the need for advanced construction materials, eco-friendly engineering, and climate-tolerant designs to safeguard coastal regions from climate-related risks.

The minister highlighted that high population density in coastal areas has led to environmental challenges, including reduced farmland, increased fishing pressure, resource overuse, water pollution, and mangrove destruction. Rising sea levels are causing erosion and saltwater intrusion, damaging crops and marine ecosystems. He urged the use of modern technology to prevent coastal erosion.

Annie added that under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s leadership, the government is reviving the canal excavation program initiated by late President Ziaur Rahman. Over the next five years, 20,000 kilometers of rivers, canals, ponds, and reservoirs will be excavated or re-excavated, alongside the planting of 250 million trees to create coastal green belts. He also called for new laws and management plans to protect farmland and improve waste management in coastal zones.

Maulana Jalaluddin Ahmad, Secretary General of Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis, has described the ongoing persecution of Muslims in India, including attacks on mosques and madrasas and restrictions on religious freedom, as a grave violation of human rights. Speaking on Sunday afternoon at a protest rally in front of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka, he urged India to follow Bangladesh’s example in maintaining communal harmony and called on the international community to take effective action to stop the oppression.

The protest, organized by the Dhaka Metropolitan unit of Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis, was held to denounce what the group described as continuous assaults and rights violations against Muslims in West Bengal, Assam, and other parts of India. Jalaluddin Ahmad also criticized the appointment of West Bengal’s new Chief Minister Shuvendu Adhikari, labeling him a self-proclaimed Hindutva leader, and argued that such developments show India’s democracy and religious tolerance are shrinking.

He further urged the Bangladeshi government to strengthen diplomatic efforts and avoid subservience to India, emphasizing that the persecution of Muslims there is not merely an internal issue but a matter of humanity and religious freedom.

Iran has responded to the latest U.S. proposal for a ceasefire, which was conveyed through Pakistan, according to Iranian state media reports published on Sunday. The Iranian Foreign Ministry had earlier stated that it would reply only after completing necessary reviews and reaching a final decision. The proposal, sent by the United States last week, aims to halt ongoing hostilities in the region.

According to Iran’s official news agency IRNA, the main objective of the current stage of talks is to end the regional war. U.S. media reported that the plan presented by the Trump administration consists of a single-page document containing 14 paragraphs. Former U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he is awaiting Tehran’s response since the proposal was submitted.

The exchange of messages through Pakistan highlights the continued diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions, though the details of Iran’s response have not been disclosed in the report.

Bangladeshi-origin music producer and DJ Sanjay has been confirmed to perform at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The grand event will take place on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, United States, where Sanjay will share the stage with globally renowned artists including Katy Perry, Future, Alanis Morissette, Michael Bublé, J Balvin, and Lisa.

Sanjay expressed his excitement on social media, describing the opportunity as an incredible milestone in his journey from a small home studio to the world stage. He has already made a mark in the music scenes of South Asia, the Middle East, and Europe-America, but this performance is expected to elevate his career to a new level.

FIFA announced that each match-day show will begin 90 minutes before kickoff to encourage early attendance. The opening ceremonies in the United States and Canada will last 13 minutes, while Mexico’s will run for 16 minutes and 30 seconds. Additionally, FIFA will host special celebrations on July 4 in Philadelphia and Houston to mark the United States’ 250th Independence Day.

A surge in organized robberies has gripped the Sitakunda section of the Dhaka-Chattogram highway, one of Bangladesh’s busiest transport routes. According to local sources, gangs are attacking vehicles at night by throwing heavy objects to force them to stop, then robbing passengers at gunpoint. On May 8, robbers attempted to attack a police microbus in Bhatiari Union, but officers managed to capture one suspect. The following night, a microbus carrying wedding guests was looted in Nunachhara, with cash, phones, and jewelry taken within minutes.

Residents and travelers allege that inadequate night patrols have emboldened the gangs, making key areas such as Nunachhara, Kumira, and Faujdarhat increasingly unsafe. Transport operators warn that continued insecurity could disrupt trade and logistics linked to Chattogram port, threatening the national economy. Meanwhile, Sitakunda town is also facing a rise in thefts, drug activity, and youth gang violence, heightening public anxiety.

Police say investigations are underway and patrols have been reinforced, but locals question when visible improvements in safety will occur.

Iran has deployed domestically produced light submarines, known as the 'Persian Gulf Dolphins', in the strategic Strait of Hormuz to counter potential enemy warships. The announcement was made on May 10, 2026, by Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, commander of the Iranian Navy. He stated that the submarines are designed to detect and destroy hostile vessels and can remain submerged for extended periods in the area’s strategic waters.

According to the naval commander, the number of these light submarines is being increased based on existing threats, operational needs, and capabilities. The deployment was carried out as part of a mission honoring the martyrs of the Dena destroyer, during which the submarines surfaced before returning to deeper waters to continue their assigned operations.

The move highlights Iran’s emphasis on strengthening its maritime defense capabilities using indigenous technology, particularly in one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and opposition leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has stated that extrajudicial killings can never be justified and called for ensuring public safety. In a Facebook post on Sunday, he referred to recent incidents where several people were killed in Naogaon, Chattogram, and Gazipur, including three individuals beaten to death in Gazipur’s Kaliakoir area on suspicion of cattle theft.

He questioned whether these killings were signs of social disorder or expressions of public frustration caused by the lack of proper law enforcement. Dr. Rahman emphasized that no killing without trial is acceptable and that the rule of law cannot be established unless the Home Ministry, Law Ministry, and Judiciary gain public trust. He said the government’s goodwill and proper initiatives are essential to resolve such social problems effectively.

According to him, no government program can succeed if public safety is ignored, and ensuring citizens’ security must come before pursuing transparent development initiatives.

The Bangladesh Navy is carrying out continuous operations to safeguard the country’s maritime boundaries, marine resources, and national economic interests. Alongside ensuring the security of commercial and fuel-carrying vessels, the Navy has been implementing two major initiatives: the ‘Jatka Elimination Prevention Operation 2026’ since February 15, 2026, and a 58-day fishing ban in the Bay of Bengal starting April 15, 2026.

Under the Jatka prevention campaign, coordinated operations are being conducted across nine coastal districts including Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Chandpur, Khulna, Bagerhat, Barishal, Patuakhali, Pirojpur, and Barguna. In Barishal, the naval ship BNS Titas is leading patrols and special missions. The Navy is seizing and destroying illegal fishing nets such as current nets, mosquito nets, and China duari nets, while encouraging fishermen to follow government directives.

So far, illegal nets worth about Tk 514.68 crore, totaling 34.08 million meters, have been confiscated, along with 861 prohibited nets and one boat carrying 37 kilograms of jatka. The operation will continue until May 15, 2026, with three naval ships deployed to enforce the fishing ban in the Bay of Bengal.

The Teesta Battalion (61 BGB) has intensified security measures along the Patgram border in Lalmonirhat to prevent illegal push-in and smuggling. Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members are maintaining maximum alert across the area, conducting regular patrols and enhancing intelligence surveillance to stop unauthorized entry.

According to the battalion’s commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel Syed Fazle Munim, the BGB is operating under a zero-tolerance policy to curb smuggling and illegal infiltration. Special attention is being given to monitoring suspicious individuals and vehicles in the border region. The initiative aims to reduce cross-border crimes such as drug trafficking, cattle smuggling, and human trafficking to the lowest possible level.

The strengthened vigilance reflects BGB’s continued efforts to maintain border security and prevent criminal activities that threaten stability in the frontier areas.

Major General Ali Abdollahi, commander of Iran’s central military headquarters Khatam al-Anbiya, met with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, according to Iranian media reports on May 10, 2026. No photos or videos of the meeting were released, but reports said Abdollahi presented a detailed report to Khamenei.

The report covered the readiness of Iran’s armed forces, including the army, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), security and border police, the defense ministry, and the Basij forces. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had earlier mentioned a two-and-a-half-hour meeting with the Supreme Leader on May 7, though the exact timing was not specified.

Since reported U.S. and Israeli attacks on Khamenei’s residence, no audio or video of the Supreme Leader has been made public, with Iranian media only publishing his written messages.

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has initiated its first-ever pre-monsoon Aedes mosquito larvae survey to prevent dengue and chikungunya in the capital. The program was officially inaugurated on Sunday at Buriganga Hall of Nagar Bhaban by DSCC Administrator Bir Muktijoddha Md Abdus Salam. A total of 2,250 houses—30 from each of DSCC’s 75 wards—were selected randomly for the 12-day survey, conducted jointly by DSCC and the Directorate General of Health Services’ Communicable Disease Control unit, involving 36 field workers.

To ensure data accuracy, the modern Kobo Toolbox system is being used. The results will be analyzed using Breteau, House, Container, and Pupa indices to identify potential dengue hotspots. During the launch, Abdus Salam emphasized the importance of scientific and effective measures to protect citizens from dengue, warning field workers against negligence.

Following the inauguration, the administrator inspected the central veterinary hospital at Fulbaria, where larvae and stagnant water were found. He expressed dissatisfaction and ordered immediate legal action and larvicide spraying. DSCC stated that mosquito control operations will continue alongside the survey.

Chief Prosecutor Aminul Islam stated that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had instructed law enforcement agencies to use lethal weapons and 'shoot on sight' during the July-August movement. He made the remarks on Sunday at a press conference in his office. On the same day, a tribunal ordered the formation of formal charges against 28 individuals in a crimes against humanity case related to the killing of nine people in Mohammadpur.

According to Aminul Islam, a conversation between Sheikh Hasina and then Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh revealed such directives. He described the order as inhumane and horrific, claiming it led to indiscriminate shootings across the country that killed thousands. He further said that on July 18 and 19, 2024, drones and helicopters were used to fire on students and civilians in Mohammadpur, resulting in many casualties, including the killing of Faiyaz, which deeply moved the nation.

The prosecutor added that the Mohammadpur case includes allegations of superior command responsibility, individual responsibility, and targeted killing. The tribunal has set June 8 as the date to begin witness testimony.