Ukraine’s Air Force reported on Tuesday that Russia launched 656 drones and 73 missiles across Ukraine overnight, resulting in at least nine deaths. The attack included ballistic missiles, which are more difficult to intercept, according to the report cited by AFP.

The Ukrainian Air Force stated that its defense systems successfully destroyed 602 of the drones and 40 of the missiles. The large-scale overnight assault marks one of the most intense barrages reported recently, underscoring the ongoing escalation in aerial warfare between the two countries.

The report did not specify which regions were targeted or provide further details on the extent of the damage beyond the reported casualties.

Customers of Islami Bank Bangladesh held a human chain and protest in Chattogram on Tuesday demanding the removal of the bank’s chairman, Khurshid Alam. The demonstration took place around 11 a.m. in front of the bank’s regional office in Agrabad under the banner of the Islami Bank Conscious Customers Forum.

Participants alleged that the current management system of the bank does not adequately protect customer interests and called for the chairman’s removal. They urged authorities to intervene and ensure good governance, transparency, and accountability within the institution. Protesters emphasized the need to restore customer confidence and safeguard depositors’ expectations.

Leaders of the Islami Bank Conscious Customers Forum and clients from various professions joined the event. Police from Double Mooring Police Station maintained a watchful presence to ensure order, and the protest concluded peacefully with participants leaving the area afterward.

A reception and exchange meeting was held in Goaland, Rajbari, to welcome Nurunnisa Siddika, a reserved seat Member of Parliament in the 13th National Parliament and Secretary of the Women’s Division of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. The event took place on Tuesday morning at the Haji Bari Mosque field in Kewtil area of Chhoto Bhakla Union, organized by the Haji Bari Social Welfare Council. The meeting was presided over by Sheikh Mohiuddin, a former professor of Tejgaon College, and attended by several central and local leaders of Jamaat-e-Islami.

In her address, MP Nurunnisa Siddika stressed the need to modernize and make the country’s judicial system more time-appropriate. She stated that Bangladesh has become a modern state, and therefore, its judicial and administrative structures should also evolve accordingly. She called for governance based on justice and the ideals of the Quran.

She further emphasized establishing justice in society, preventing corruption, and promoting human values. Local residents shared their concerns and expectations during the meeting, which the MP attentively listened to.

Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain stated that the prime minister was misinformed about his planned visit to Florida, United States. He made the comment on Tuesday through a Facebook post, following a viral note from the prime minister suggesting that mosquito control methods could be developed locally without traveling abroad.

In his post titled “Will misinformation and conspiracy ruin the revolutionary potential of mosquito control?”, the mayor explained that since October last year, CCC had been using mosquito larva-killing chemicals from the U.S.-based company Valent BioSciences. To reduce dependency on costly imports, he proposed establishing a joint-venture factory in Bangladesh. Valent BioSciences responded by inviting a delegation led by the mayor to visit its facilities in Chicago and Florida for feasibility assessment, with no expenses to be borne by the government or CCC.

The mayor alleged that a vested group provided false and misleading information to the prime minister, causing uncertainty over the planned visit. A government letter earlier confirmed that the summary for travel approval had been returned without authorization.

The United States Department of Defense has initiated an 18-month competition titled 'Drone Dominance' to accelerate the expansion of its drone fleet. According to a Washington Post report, the Pentagon aims to identify the most promising manufacturers capable of producing low-cost combat drones. The initiative follows growing recognition of drones’ effectiveness in recent conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, prompting the U.S. military to seek rapid enhancement of its drone capabilities.

The competition invites both established defense firms and emerging startups, including companies founded by drone racers and hobbyists. The winning firms could receive contracts worth up to $1.1 billion to produce as many as three million drones. The drones being tested cost around $5,000 each and are designed for single-use missions. Early rounds of the contest, such as one held at Fort Benning, Georgia, saw 26 companies participate, with British firm Skycutter emerging as a top performer.

Pentagon officials stated that future warfare will likely depend heavily on affordable swarms of drones, and the program aims to bypass lengthy procurement processes to foster faster innovation.

India and Oman’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) came into effect today amid the ongoing US-Iran war that has severely disrupted maritime traffic through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The pact, signed during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Muscat in December last year, grants duty-free access for India’s labor-intensive exports to Oman. Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced the implementation, calling it a milestone for expanding markets, boosting exports, attracting investment, and creating jobs.

The Hormuz Strait handles about 20 percent of global oil consumption and 25 percent of seaborne oil trade, but conflict has tightened Iranian control, disrupting India’s energy imports from Gulf states. Oman’s ports, including Salalah and Duqm, remain operational due to their location outside the strait, making Oman a reliable trade and energy route during regional instability.

Under CEPA, Oman will eliminate tariffs on 98.08 percent of its tariff lines, covering 99.38 percent of India’s exports, while India will reduce or remove tariffs on 78 percent of its lines. The agreement is expected to strengthen bilateral trade, though Oman’s small market size may limit export growth.

The U.S. Department of Defense has imposed new restrictions on journalists’ direct access to its press office, designating the area as a “sensitive classified information center.” Acting Press Secretary Joel Valdez said the move aims to ensure security, as officials regularly handle confidential materials. Under the new rules, journalists can only enter the offices of the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs and the Press Secretary by prior appointment, and additional movement controls have been introduced across Pentagon press areas.

U.S. media outlets claim that since President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, access for journalists to government offices has been gradually reduced. In March, the Pentagon announced that no media outlet would be allowed to maintain a permanent office inside the building. Journalists are now also required to be escorted by security personnel within the complex, a policy already facing legal challenges.

The National Press Club and Freedom of the Press Foundation have both criticized the decision, warning that it undermines transparency and accountability. They questioned the justification for labeling the press office as a classified zone and expressed concern about declining public trust in defense communications.

Global crude oil prices fell slightly as traders focused on uncertainty surrounding ongoing discussions between the United States and Iran. According to a Reuters report, Brent crude dropped by 75 cents to 94.23 dollars per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) declined by 85 cents to 91.31 dollars. The price drop followed a sharp rise just a day earlier.

The report noted that despite a price increase on Monday, oil prices had fallen by more than 16 percent in May amid hopes for a broader agreement between Washington and Tehran and the continuation of a ceasefire. Market participants had expected that such an agreement could boost Iranian oil exports and increase global supply.

Senior market analyst Priyanka Sachdeva said that although traders had hoped the potential deal would reduce uncertainty, no significant change in market conditions was observed as of Tuesday morning.

Health Minister Sardar Md. Shakhawat Hossain announced that dengue patients across Bangladesh will receive free medical treatment. He said strict mobile court operations will be conducted nationwide to control the spread of dengue. The announcement came on Tuesday afternoon during a meeting at the Secretariat with owners of private hospitals and diagnostic centers to discuss dengue prevention.

The minister stated that private medical colleges must reserve 10 percent of their beds for dengue patients, who will also receive an 80 percent discount on diagnostic tests. Treatment will be free, though patients will bear the cost of food and medicine. Special larvicidal drugs will be used to destroy mosquito larvae, and four dengue cases have been reported so far. He emphasized that dengue is a national problem requiring collective effort beyond government action.

A three-month nationwide awareness campaign will begin on Saturday, and doctors will receive training on dengue treatment protocols. City corporations will also work to prevent mosquito breeding in all residential and institutional areas.

Russia launched extensive drone and missile attacks early Tuesday on Kyiv, Dnipro, and several other Ukrainian cities, killing at least 10 people and injuring around 100, according to Ukrainian authorities. The strikes caused major explosions near residential buildings in Kyiv, where Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported four deaths and 58 injuries, including children. A 24‑story apartment building partially collapsed after being hit, and debris ignited fires in multiple locations, including near a kindergarten.

The attacks follow Moscow’s warning of continued strikes after a drone attack last week on a student dormitory in Russian‑controlled Luhansk killed 21 people, an incident Ukraine denied involvement in. Both sides have repeatedly denied targeting civilians, though Russia has continued to hit Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and key facilities, while Ukraine has intensified counterattacks on Russian oil and military sites.

Thousands of Kyiv residents took shelter overnight in metro stations as air defense systems attempted to intercept incoming missiles. Rescue teams continued searching damaged buildings for survivors as explosions were still heard in parts of the capital after dawn.

A 22-year-old housewife named Nilufa Akter was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Darimukund Uttarpara village of Shahbandegi Union, Sherpur upazila of Bogura early Monday night. Police recovered her body from the floor of her home, while all members of her in-laws’ family went missing immediately after the incident, intensifying local suspicion. Nilufa’s husband, Ekhlas Ali, works as a truck helper and was reportedly away from home for three days.

According to police and local sources, Nilufa lived with her two-year-old child, father-in-law Monju, mother-in-law Ratna Begum, and brother-in-law Mostakin. Neighbors rushed to the house after hearing cries around 10:30 p.m. and found Nilufa’s body covered with cloth, with a candle burning beside her head. Before police arrived, her in-laws allegedly fled, taking her child with them.

Sherpur police said there were no visible injuries on the body except a mark around the neck. The body was sent to Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital morgue for autopsy, and investigators are focusing on the disappearance of family members to determine the cause of death.

TwelveLabs, a company specializing in video understanding technology, has announced the launch of Rodeo, its first application-layer product. Rodeo introduces AI agents directly into video production workflows, allowing creators to find, edit, and assemble footage using natural language. The product marks TwelveLabs’ transition from being solely an infrastructure provider to offering tools that place its video intelligence capabilities directly in the hands of creators.

Rodeo enables users to describe the content they need, after which TwelveLabs’ AI searches their entire footage library to locate and assemble relevant clips instantly. The technology’s contextual understanding allows it to identify not only what appears in a video but also why it matters, helping creators save hours of manual searching. The system eliminates the need for complex IT setups, making advanced video intelligence accessible to producers, editors, and directors.

Rodeo is powered by TwelveLabs’ Marengo 3.0 and Pegasus 1.5 models, which together provide state-of-the-art performance in long video understanding. The company positions Rodeo as a natural evolution of its model-layer innovations, aiming to help creators move from raw footage to finished stories more efficiently.

A father and son were killed in a road accident in Karnaphuli, Chattogram, on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred near the first stair area of Shah Amanat Bridge when a pickup van and a motorcycle collided. The victims were identified as Durga Pada Mallik, aged 70, from Singhra village in Chatari Union of Anwara upazila, and his son Bidhan Mallik, aged 47, a science teacher at Daulatpur Multipurpose High School in Karnaphuli.

According to Moijjartek Traffic Police In-Charge Abu Sayeed Baker, the collision took place around 8 a.m. as both vehicles were traveling from the new bridge area toward Moijjartek. Durga Pada Mallik, who was riding on the back of the motorcycle, died on the spot. His son, the motorcycle rider, was taken to Chittagong Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

Sub-Inspector Alauddin Talukdar of the hospital police outpost confirmed that both bodies were brought to the hospital and that legal procedures are underway.

The Department of Social Services (DSS) under the Ministry of Social Welfare has issued a revised recruitment circular for 1,485 positions across 52 categories under the revenue sector. The online application process, to be completed through Teletalk Bangladesh Limited’s designated website, opened on June 2, 2026, at 10 a.m. and will continue until June 23, 2026, at 5 p.m. Both male and female candidates aged between 18 and 32 years as of June 1, 2026, are eligible to apply, with certain departmental candidates receiving age relaxation.

The circular covers a wide range of posts from grade 13 to grade 20, including positions such as principal assistant, computer operator, field supervisor, social worker, and office assistant. Applicants who previously applied under the March 27 and June 9, 2024, notices for the same posts do not need to reapply. Application fees range from 56 to 112 taka depending on the post category, payable via Teletalk prepaid numbers within 72 hours of form submission.

Detailed information and the application form are available through the DSS official website at https://dss.gov.bd/pages/notices.

OpenAI and Oracle have announced plans to expand their large-scale AI infrastructure project, Stargate, to Michigan. The new campus, developed by Related Digital, is scheduled to break ground early next year. It will feature an eco-friendly closed-loop cooling system designed to reduce water consumption. DTE Energy will provide power through existing transmission capacity while maintaining efficiency and sustainability standards.

OpenAI described the expansion as an opportunity to reindustrialize the country, emphasizing Michigan’s role in supporting both AI progress and local economic growth. The project is expected to generate jobs, attract investment, and create opportunities linked to the rapidly growing AI sector.

The Michigan site will be the seventh Stargate hub in the United States, joining others in Texas and additional locations. Once completed, the Stargate network aims to deliver more than 8 gigawatts of data center capacity and attract over $450 billion in investment within three years, highlighting the accelerating scale of AI infrastructure development.