A man named Akash, aged 25, died after falling from a five-story building while allegedly attempting theft in Kuliarchar, Kishoreganj. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Zaman Tower in the municipal area. Akash, son of Jewel Mia from Chararban area of Ward 5, reportedly fell while trying to escape after being chased by locals.

According to eyewitnesses and residents, Akash had earlier been accused of stealing air conditioner pipes and electrical wires from the Kuliarchar Model Mosque. Locals pursued him, prompting him to flee to Zaman Tower. When spotted inside the building, he was again chased, during which he fell and landed on a battery-run autorickshaw before hitting the road. He was seriously injured and taken to Kuliarchar Upazila Health Complex, where doctors declared him dead.

Police stated that an inquest report is being prepared, and the body will be sent for autopsy as part of the legal process. The incident has caused considerable commotion in the area.

Healthcare services at Satkania Upazila Health Complex in Chattogram have been severely disrupted due to a prolonged shortage of doctors, vacant posts, absenteeism, and housing problems. Out of 38 approved consultant and medical officer positions, six consultant and eleven medical officer posts remain vacant, causing significant suffering for thousands of patients seeking treatment.

Local Member of Parliament Shahjahan Chowdhury recently visited the facility to assess the situation. Chattogram Civil Surgeon Jahangir Alam Chowdhury stated that the MP was informed about the ongoing issues, and higher authorities have been urged to address the shortage of doctors and other problems promptly. Hospital sources reported that around 12,000 patients received treatment in the past month, with 60 to 70 inpatients daily, but the lack of sufficient doctors has severely affected service quality.

Several doctors are currently on training or deputation at other hospitals, while some are accused of irregular attendance. Dilapidated residential buildings have discouraged doctors from living on-site, complicating emergency response. The Resident Medical Officer said the authorities have been notified and expressed hope for a quick resolution.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth confirmed on Wednesday that the United States launched a second consecutive night of airstrikes on key facilities in Iran, describing the attacks as part of ongoing negotiations for a permanent ceasefire. Speaking in Tampa, Florida, after leaving the US Central Command headquarters, Hegseth said the strikes were ordered by President Donald Trump and reviewed with CENTCOM Commander Admiral Bradley Cooper. CENTCOM later announced “additional self-defense strikes” at 5:15pm Eastern time, while Iran’s IRNA reported explosions in several cities, including Bandar Abbas and Gorgan.

The strikes follow the downing of a US AH-64 Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz earlier in the week, which Trump blamed on Iran. The renewed attacks have fractured the fragile truce established on April 8, amid conflicting explanations from Washington about the war’s purpose. Hegseth said the offensive was meant to pressure Iran into advancing stalled negotiations, echoing Trump’s warning that Tehran would “pay the price” for delays.

Iran has responded with strikes on US bases in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain, signaling no intention to retreat. Analysts described Hegseth’s remarks as a return to “gunboat diplomacy,” using military force to gain diplomatic leverage.

Trinamool Congress leader and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has turned to the Congress party as her organization faces severe internal turmoil. Following a wave of defections after the state assembly elections, twenty Trinamool MPs in the Lok Sabha have declared support for the ruling NDA alliance. In the Rajya Sabha, senior leaders such as Sukhendu Sekhar Roy and Sushmita Dev have resigned, with Dev also quitting the party and meeting Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, fueling speculation of her joining the BJP. In the state assembly, 64 legislators led by Ritabrata have rebelled, leaving the party’s parliamentary and legislative strength in crisis.

Amid this upheaval, Mamata Banerjee met Sonia Gandhi in Delhi on Monday and again on Tuesday for a private discussion. The next day, Trinamool’s national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee met Rahul Gandhi for a one-and-a-half-hour meeting described as positive. Sources indicate discussions focused on uniting against the BJP and addressing the party’s internal collapse. Sonia Gandhi reportedly offered Mamata a vice-president role in Congress and Abhishek a general secretary post.

Analysts suggest these developments could reshape India’s political landscape ahead of the 2029 general election.

The Netherlands, long regarded as a global leader in water management, is confronting growing pressure to modernize its flood defense systems as sea levels rise faster than expected and extreme weather events become more frequent. Experts warn that the country’s advanced Delta Works infrastructure, built after the devastating 1953 North Sea flood, may struggle to keep the nation safe without major upgrades. Delta Program Commissioner Co Verdaas likened the country to a bathtub nearing its limit, emphasizing that technological solutions alone are reaching their boundaries.

The Delta Works, a vast network of dikes, levees, and storm barriers stretching over 1,000 kilometers, has protected the Netherlands for decades. However, reports from the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute indicate that barriers like the Oosterscheldekering and Maeslant Barrier may need to close far more often due to rising water levels, increasing mechanical strain. Authorities are investing heavily in modernization, with the Delta Fund allocating €1.9 billion in 2026 and total program costs projected at €38 billion by 2050.

Officials are also experimenting with nature-based solutions such as using tidal flows and sediment to strengthen coastlines, while cities like Rotterdam are adopting floating infrastructure and water-resilient urban designs to adapt to a changing climate.

A special meeting of the cabinet began on Thursday morning at the cabinet room of the National Parliament Building, chaired by the Prime Minister or Leader of the House. The meeting was convened ahead of the presentation of the national budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year.

According to the agenda, the meeting will review and approve the revised budget for the previous fiscal year and the draft of the 'Specification (Supplementary) Act, 2026'. It will also consider approval of the draft budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year and the 'Specification Act, 2026'. In addition, proposals related to income tax, customs, VAT, and other revenue collection and management for the upcoming fiscal year are included. The Finance Division prepared the revised and proposed budget drafts, while the Internal Resources Division prepared the tax and revenue proposals.

The government is reportedly considering measures to provide some relief for ordinary citizens while maintaining focus on revenue collection needs.

A college teacher in Sunamganj has alleged that she was dismissed after highlighting discrimination in the allocation of coaching classes within her institution. On June 10, 2026, at a press conference in Sunamganj municipal auditorium, Hasina Hasnat, a lecturer in the Bangla department of Alhaj Jamsed-Ashia College in Betganj Bazar, claimed she lost her job for pointing out irregularities in a college WhatsApp group. She said she was prevented from taking classes on May 5 under the instruction of the acting principal, without being given any notice or chance to defend herself.

Hasnat stated that the college, built through local efforts, is now suffering from irregularities, lack of transparency, and unilateral decisions that are damaging its educational environment and reducing student enrollment. She urged authorities to investigate the matter impartially and ensure justice.

Acting Principal Ali Ahmad responded that the teacher faced allegations of grouping and misconduct, adding that the college operates with part-time teachers and lacks formal recruitment procedures.

One person was killed and at least ten others were injured in a clash between two groups during a village arbitration in Chapainawabganj. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon in Durlovpur area of Shajahanpur Union under Sadar upazila. The deceased was identified as Ibrahim Ali, 35, son of Shawkat Ali from Durlovpur’s Ward 9. Police confirmed the information and said the clash erupted during a meeting aimed at resolving a dispute.

According to police, the conflict had been ongoing for several days after some local drug traffickers were handed over to the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). During the arbitration, an argument broke out between the two sides, which escalated into a violent confrontation. Ibrahim Ali sustained serious injuries from a spear attack and was taken to the district hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Ten others were injured and are receiving treatment.

Additional Superintendent of Police ANM Wasim Firoz stated that an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause and identify those involved. Legal action has been initiated, and the body has been sent for autopsy.

Sylhet Metropolitan Police (SMP) has announced new traffic management measures on the Dhaka–Sylhet highway to reduce congestion and public suffering caused by ongoing repair and construction work between Humayun Rashid Chattar and Chandipul. The special traffic instructions will take effect from June 12, according to a public notice issued on Wednesday.

Under the new system, all Dhaka-bound vehicles from Sylhet will use a one-way route from Humayun Rashid Chattar to Chandipul to ensure smoother traffic flow. Vehicles entering Sylhet from Dhaka and southern regions will turn left at Chandipul to use Bangabir Road and then proceed to their respective bus terminals in Kadamtali. The arrangement aims to ease vehicle pressure and maintain normal traffic speed during the construction period.

The notice also prohibits illegal structures and parking on key points including Humayun Rashid Chattar, Chandipul, Babna Point, the southern side of Keane Bridge, and near Kadamtali bus terminal. Authorities warned that legal action will be taken against violators and urged all citizens, transport owners, and drivers to comply with the new directives for public interest.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to make his first official foreign visit to Malaysia, as confirmed by Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed in the National Parliament on Wednesday. This will be Rahman’s first overseas trip since forming a BNP-led government in February 2026, ending weeks of speculation about his initial diplomatic destination.

Traditionally, newly appointed Bangladeshi prime ministers begin their foreign engagements with a pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia for Umrah. However, the recent conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel has created instability in the Middle East, leading to the cancellation of that plan. The government also considered Bhutan, a SAARC member state, as a possible first destination before ultimately selecting Malaysia.

Analysts have described the decision to choose Malaysia for the first state visit as both positive and timely, reflecting a pragmatic approach to regional diplomacy under the new administration.

Iran’s central military command has announced the complete closure of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz following recent US attacks. Reporting from Tehran, Al Jazeera’s correspondent said the Iranian command warned that any vessel attempting to pass through the waterway would be treated as a target. The announcement came shortly after US forces, under orders from former President Donald Trump, carried out multiple strikes on Iranian targets.

According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the strikes targeted Iran’s military surveillance, communications, and air defense systems, citing Tehran’s continued aggression as justification. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that Iran had been given a chance to reach an agreement but failed to do so. In response, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that Iran would stand firm against any pressure or threats, while the Iranian Foreign Ministry criticized Washington’s stance as harmful to diplomatic efforts.

The escalation follows a short-lived ceasefire agreed in April, which was meant to last two weeks but failed to stop sporadic attacks. Renewed diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran have collapsed, intensifying regional tensions.

Bangladesh’s Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury is set to present a Tk 9.38 trillion national budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year in Parliament on Thursday afternoon. The budget, the first under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s BNP government, comes amid severe economic pressure, weak banking performance, low export growth, and a major revenue deficit. The government plans to rely heavily on bank borrowing to finance a projected Tk 2.43 trillion deficit, with Tk 1.12 trillion expected from the banking sector.

The budget emphasizes implementing a new pay scale for public servants, doubling allocations for health, and expanding tax exemptions for women entrepreneurs, startups, and renewable energy ventures. It also proposes raising the tax-free income threshold, reducing duties on electric vehicles and locally produced electronics, and offering tax relief for freelancers and content creators. However, new advance taxes on retail sales and higher duties on tobacco and construction materials may increase consumer costs.

According to the Finance Division, the budget aims to stimulate domestic industries, attract investment, and create jobs while maintaining corporate tax stability. Implementation is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2026.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force chief, Majid Mousavi, has warned that the Middle East will turn into 'hell' for the United States. His statement came in response to the latest US attack on Iran, according to a report by Iran’s Tasnim News Agency.

Mousavi accused the US of making the Strait of Hormuz unsafe and vowed that Iran would retaliate across the region. He declared that Iran would make the entire area a 'hell' for American forces, adding that this would be the response to what he described as US arrogance in the region. The remarks were reported by Tasnim and cited by Al Jazeera.

The warning follows reports of Iranian attacks on 18 US military sites in the Middle East and incidents involving two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting escalating tensions between the two nations.

Dutch football legend Ruud Gullit has called for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign, citing growing controversies surrounding the upcoming World Cup. Speaking out after remaining silent for a long time, Gullit said that football is no longer the main focus of the tournament’s preparations. He argued that the World Cup, meant to unite people, is instead becoming a symbol of division, political disputes, travel restrictions, and administrative failures.

Gullit pointed to reports of ticket withdrawals for Iranian fans and the case of Somali referee Omar Artan, who was allegedly denied entry to the host country despite being appointed by FIFA. He said these incidents strike at the core values the World Cup represents. Gullit criticized FIFA for failing to ensure fairness and accessibility for fans, officials, and participants, stressing that leadership means taking responsibility in times of crisis.

He also expressed concern over the rising costs of attending the World Cup, warning that the event risks turning into an exclusive affair for corporations and wealthy spectators. Gullit concluded that if accountability and strong leadership cannot be ensured under the current administration, a change in FIFA leadership may be necessary.

Bangladesh’s Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury will present the 2026–27 national budget in parliament today at 3 p.m., marking the first budget under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s BNP-led government. According to the state news agency BSS, the proposed budget size is expected to reach Tk 9.38 trillion, the largest in the country’s history. The budget aims for 6.5 percent GDP growth and plans to reduce inflation to 7.5 percent amid persistent price pressures.

The draft budget prioritizes 13 key areas, including inflation control, food security, economic recovery, and employment generation. It also proposes Tk 225 crore for an entrepreneurship development fund and Tk 2,000 crore for SMEs, alongside partial implementation of a new pay scale for public servants. Major allocations include Tk 138,339 crore for family and farmer card programs. Revenue collection is targeted at Tk 6.95 trillion, 23 percent higher than the current year, with a projected deficit of Tk 2.43 trillion.

Economists cited challenges such as high inflation, declining private investment, and growing subsidy burdens. The government plans to rely on domestic and foreign borrowing to bridge the deficit while introducing digital reforms like the ‘BanglaBiz’ one-stop service and online tax systems.