U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Muslim-majority countries to normalize relations with Israel as part of a proposed peace agreement with Iran. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social on Monday, Trump said he had spoken with several national leaders on Saturday about efforts to end the war with Iran. He urged all countries to immediately sign the Abraham Accords, describing it as an honor for the United States if Iran reached a deal with him.

Trump listed Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain as the countries involved in his discussions, noting that the UAE and Bahrain are already members of the accords. He emphasized that Saudi Arabia and Qatar should take the lead by signing first, encouraging others to follow.

The Abraham Accords, signed in 2020 during Trump’s presidency, established diplomatic normalization between Israel and several Arab nations, including the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan. Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, played a key role in facilitating the agreements.

Two motorcyclists were killed in a road accident early Tuesday morning at Saheb Bari Bus Stand area on the Dhaka-Sylhet Highway in Madhabpur, Habiganj. The victims were identified as Abul Bashar, 35, from Rupganj in Narayanganj, and Ashiq Ahmed, 25, from Khilkhet in Dhaka. They were reportedly traveling from Dhaka to Sylhet when the accident occurred.

According to local police, the two friends were on a motorcycle trip when they met with the accident near Saheb Bari Gate in Madhabpur. The exact cause of the crash remains unknown, as neither the families nor the police have confirmed how it happened. Highway police recovered the bodies and handed them over to the families after completing legal formalities.

Authorities said an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident.

Four members of a Thailand-based online casino gambling network were arrested by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Syedpur, Nilphamari. The arrests took place on Sunday night during a raid in Khatamadhupur area, where gambling equipment was also seized. Among those detained are three brothers—Saiful Islam, Sohel Rana, and Hasinur Rahman—and another suspect, Ripon Roy. Authorities recovered ten mobile phones, a computer, and 141,000 taka in cash from their possession.

According to RAB Nilphamari Camp Commander Md. Ashraful Kabir, the group had been operating illegal gambling activities through online casino platforms. They used mobile financial services such as Nagad, bKash, and Upay to conduct transactions with clients. Investigators confirmed their involvement and financial dealings with the Thailand-based network.

Syedpur Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md. Rezaul Karim stated that the four detainees were sent to jail through the court following their arrest.

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has completed all preparations for the main Eid congregation at the National Eidgah grounds in the capital. The event will be attended by President Md. Shahabuddin, Prime Minister Tareq Rahman, cabinet members, judges, senior officials, and foreign diplomats. DSCC Administrator Md. Abdus Salam said on Monday, May 25, that extensive arrangements have been made to ensure a disciplined and comfortable prayer experience with modern facilities, security, and separate sections for men and women.

The Eidgah covers about 30,000 square meters, including a 25,400-square-meter prayer pavilion accommodating around 35,000 worshippers in 121 rows. Special arrangements have been made for 250 VIP men and 80 VIP women, while separate spaces are designated for 31,000 general male and 3,500 female worshippers. Four entry gates and seven exit gates have been set up, along with ablution facilities for 140 people, air conditioning, fans, lighting, safe drinking water, carpets, and prayer mats.

Fire safety, medical services, mobile toilets, and rain protection measures have also been arranged. Organizers said all preparations are complete to ensure a safe, comfortable, and spiritually solemn environment for the Eid prayers.

As Eid-ul-Azha approaches, Bangladesh witnesses widespread cruelty in the transport and slaughter of sacrificial animals despite having clear animal welfare laws. Cattle, buffalo, and goats are often packed tightly into trucks, deprived of food and water, and subjected to harsh handling during long journeys to urban markets. The 2019 Animal Welfare Act and the 2021 Meat Quality Control Regulations mandate humane transport conditions, including adequate space, rest, and prohibition of mixed-species transport, but enforcement remains weak.

Experts note that violations of these laws are rampant, with overloading, tied limbs, and neglect of animal health common across highways and markets. Such practices not only breach legal and religious obligations but also pose risks to public health and food safety. The law prescribes up to six months’ imprisonment or fines for cruelty, yet field-level implementation is minimal.

Veterinary experts and academics urge stronger monitoring, mobile courts, and public awareness campaigns through media, schools, and mosques to promote humane treatment. They emphasize that compassion toward animals is both a legal and moral duty, essential for public health and social ethics.

Chattogram-10 Member of Parliament Saeed Al Noman has taken responsibility for two children, Anas and Ayesha, who were severely burned in a gas cylinder explosion in Halishahar. He visited them at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in Dhaka to check on their condition and speak with doctors. The explosion occurred on February 23, killing their parents and seven other family members, leaving only their elderly grandmother alive.

Noman said all efforts would be made to ensure the children’s physical and mental recovery. He advised appointing a home tutor so they can continue their studies, with all educational expenses, including books, uniforms, and the tutor’s salary, to be covered on behalf of Prime Minister Tarek Rahman. He also pledged to install an air conditioner in their room and pay the monthly electricity bills to maintain a suitable temperature for their recovery.

The MP added that if further treatment is needed at Chattogram Medical College Hospital, special care will be arranged there as well. He emphasized his personal commitment to support the children until they can stand on their own.

Russia has warned of continued attacks on Ukraine’s defense facilities and urged foreign nationals to leave Kyiv. According to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry, upcoming strikes will target drone production centers and command sites in the Ukrainian capital. The warning follows a series of large-scale assaults that have intensified the conflict.

Ukraine condemned Moscow’s threat as “shameless blackmail” and called on its allies to increase pressure on Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that a major Russian attack on Saturday night killed four people and injured nearly 100 others in Kyiv and surrounding areas. Moscow claimed the strikes were in retaliation for a Ukrainian attack on a student dormitory in Starobilsk on Friday, which reportedly killed 21 people.

In recent months, Ukraine has expanded its drone warfare capabilities, achieving notable success against Russian targets, particularly energy infrastructure. Russia, which launched a full-scale invasion four years ago, continues to claim control over four eastern Ukrainian regions.

A new study led by Professor Chengshan Wang of the China University of Geosciences has found that rivers originating from the Himalayas are rapidly altering their courses as a result of glacier melt and global warming. The research, published on May 14 in the journal Science, analyzed satellite images from 1980 to 2020 and conducted field observations across several river basins. The findings indicate that warming and glacial retreat are significantly affecting the flow patterns of major Himalayan rivers.

The study examined 1,582 kilometers of river channels and 1,079 river bends, revealing that between 1980 and 2020, the courses of Himalayan rivers changed 33 percent more than before, with unconfined bends showing up to 97 percent change. Researchers observed both cut-offs and avulsions, where rivers abandoned old paths for shorter or entirely new routes. The analysis also found that the rate of temperature increase in the Himalayas was double the global average, intensifying glacier melt and weakening frozen ground along riverbanks.

According to the study, these shifts could heighten the risks of flooding and erosion across the region, affecting millions who depend on these rivers for sustenance and livelihoods.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a message on the occasion of Hajj and Eid al-Adha, describing Israel as a cancerous tumor in the Middle East and pledging its removal. The statement was reported by Iran’s Tasnim news agency, which quoted Khamenei as calling Israel a dangerous and deadly tumor in the region. He declared that Israel must be overthrown and that it will be done.

Khamenei said Iran’s retaliatory actions have left the Zionist regime helpless and described Iran’s strong response as a “hard slap” to the United States. He also emphasized that this year’s Hajj season carries special significance in calling for the boycott of the United States and Israel. According to him, the main slogans of the Islamic Ummah should be “Death to America” and “Death to Israel.”

The message underscores Iran’s continued hostility toward Israel and the United States, reflecting Tehran’s stance amid ongoing regional tensions.

An Israeli drone strike on the Al-Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza killed five people on May 26, 2026, according to doctors and residents. The attack occurred when a group of Israel-backed Palestinian militiamen attempted to launch an assault in an area east of the camp. As local residents came out of their homes, a missile was fired from an Israeli drone, resulting in multiple casualties.

Witnesses reported that several others were injured in the strike. The incident follows a rise in infiltration attempts by Israel-supported armed groups in recent weeks. Hamas has labeled these groups as 'Israeli collaborators,' while the militia leaders claim their goal is to bring down Hamas’s rule in Gaza.

The ongoing Israeli war, now lasting more than two years, has left the besieged Gaza Strip devastated, with over 72,500 Palestinians reported killed, according to the source.

Archaeologists have rediscovered the long-lost Egyptian port city of Heracleion beneath the waters of Abu Qir Bay, about 32 kilometers from Alexandria. The discovery was made in 2000 by a team from the European Institute for Underwater Archaeology, led by renowned archaeologist Franck Goddio, while searching for a sunken warship of Napoleon. Instead, they uncovered the remains of Heracleion, buried under sand for 1,200 years. The find included a fragment of a six-ton statue of the god Hapi, which first signaled the presence of the ancient city.

Over the next 13 years, the team excavated numerous artifacts from the site, including temple ruins dedicated to Egyptian gods Amun and Khonsu, more than 64 shipwrecks, 700 anchors, gold coins, copper weights, and golden vessels. They also recovered a statue of Cleopatra III modeled after the goddess Isis, as well as stone inscriptions in Greek and Egyptian and animal mummies offered to Amun. Despite centuries underwater, many relics remained remarkably intact.

Heracleion, also known by its Egyptian name Thonis, was once a major Mediterranean port before an earthquake caused it to sink into the sea.

Bangladesh’s Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Anisul Huq announced that women and child repression tribunals will remain open even on holidays to ensure continuous judicial proceedings. He made the statement on Monday in Chuadanga after a meeting with local BNP and affiliated leaders at the Circuit House.

Referring to the murder of eight-year-old Ramisa in Dhaka’s Pallabi area, the minister said the trial will begin on the first working day after the Eid holidays. He noted that the accused’s statement was recorded within 24 hours and the charge sheet was submitted within a week, emphasizing the government’s commitment to swift justice. He also condemned the recent attack on Nasiruddin Patwari, a central coordinator of the NCP, calling such behavior unacceptable.

Later, the minister attended the closing ceremony of the 127th birth anniversary of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam in Karpasdanga, where he highlighted Nazrul’s enduring influence in inspiring people to stand against injustice.

Sri Lanka has introduced a free tourist Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) scheme for citizens of 40 countries, effective from May 25, 2026. According to the country’s Department of Immigration and Emigration, eligible travelers can apply online for a 30-day tourist visa without paying any fee. The list includes countries such as Australia, India, China, the United States, and the United Kingdom. However, all foreign visitors, including those from Maldives, Seychelles, and Singapore, must still obtain an ETA before entering Sri Lanka.

The department clarified that travelers who paid ETA fees before May 25, 2026, will not receive refunds. Under the current rules, tourists can stay in Sri Lanka for up to 30 days, with Maldivian citizens allowed up to 90 days. The visa also permits double entry within its validity period, and extensions are available for a fee.

Sri Lanka’s government stated that the initiative aims to strengthen the tourism sector and attract more foreign visitors, signaling a renewed focus on economic recovery through tourism.

An Awami League leader in Kishoreganj upazila of Nilphamari, Zakir Hossain, who also serves as the upazila party president, has been accused of constructing a market on government land. According to local land office sources, Hossain and his brother, vice president Sayeed Hossain, had recorded eight decimals of market land under their names through fraudulent documents, though the administration later corrected the record in favor of the government. Despite the correction, the market remains standing on the disputed land.

Documents from a land settlement case show that the fraudulent records were created using a non-existent khatian number, and a 2025 order restored the land to government ownership. Locals said they had believed the market was built on ancestral land until a recent eviction drive revealed it was on public property. The occupied land is estimated to be worth about 35 million taka.

Local officials stated that eviction measures would be taken following higher authority directives, while residents and opposition representatives demanded removal of all illegal structures to restore a clean marketplace.

The United States military carried out a series of strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, targeting Iranian missile launch sites and boats allegedly attempting to lay mines. The US Central Command described the action as “self-defence strikes” to protect American forces from Iranian threats but did not disclose specific details or locations. Iranian media reported explosions in Bandar Abbas, about 70km from the strait. The attacks occurred as a high-level Iranian delegation arrived in Doha, Qatar, for negotiations aimed at ending the US-Israel war on Iran, despite a Pakistan-mediated ceasefire in place since April 8.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said that while a large portion of issues with Washington had been resolved, a final deal was not imminent. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking from India, confirmed the targets and emphasized the need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. President Donald Trump said talks were progressing “nicely” but warned of further attacks if negotiations failed.

Analysts noted that the strikes could complicate ongoing diplomatic efforts, with limited information available about the scale of the operation or its impact on the ceasefire.