The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched investigations against 10 former top military officers, including ex-Army Chief Aziz Ahmed and former Air Force Chief Sheikh Abdul Hannan, over allegations of abuse of power, bribery, illegal wealth accumulation, and money laundering. Several bank accounts and assets have been frozen, and travel bans imposed. Investigations are ongoing with ACC officials collecting evidence and conducting interrogations. The probe has sparked nationwide attention amid the government’s zero-tolerance stance on corruption.

Saad bin Atef Al-Awlaki, leader of Yemen’s Al-Qaeda branch, issued a direct threat to U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk in a 30-minute video. He condemned the situation in Gaza, saying it has crossed all “red lines” and declared retaliation as “legitimate.” The video included images of several top U.S. officials. Formed in 2009, Yemen’s Al-Qaeda is considered the most dangerous faction post-Osama bin Laden’s death. Experts warn the video signals ongoing relevance amid Middle East tensions.

COVID-19 cases, including a new Omicron variant, are increasing in India, prompting Bangladeshi health authorities to tighten screenings at all entry points. At Benapole immigration, passengers arriving from India are being checked for symptoms to prevent virus spread. Passengers reported no testing in India before travel. Health officials have instructed isolation for symptomatic individuals and emphasized strict health measures during Eid train travel. Authorities urge vigilance to stop the new variant from entering Bangladesh.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police has imposed a ban on all meetings, rallies, processions, and mass gatherings around the Chief Adviser’s official residence, Jamuna, and the Secretariat area starting Monday, June 9, 2025, until further notice. The ban covers nearby locations including Hotel Intercontinental Mor, Kakrail Mosque Mor, Officers Club Mor, and Mintu Road. This measure aims to maintain public order and ensure the security of the Chief Adviser. The announcement was made through a DMP press release signed by Commissioner Sheikh Md. Sajjat Ali.

Former UK City Minister Tulip Siddiq has denied allegations of land acquisition through political influence in Bangladesh. She reportedly sent a letter to Interim Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus requesting a meeting during his upcoming UK visit to address misunderstandings caused by the Anti-Corruption Commission. However, Dr Yunus’s press secretary said no such letter has been received. Tulip, niece of Sheikh Hasina, emphasized her British citizenship and stated she has no business or property interests in Bangladesh.

BNP leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has questioned the rationale behind postponing the upcoming national election to April next year. He asked who benefits from the delay and why the consensus to hold elections in December is being ignored. Speaking in Chattogram, he emphasized that December was agreed upon due to Ramadan, exams, and adverse weather. He warned that shifting the date without consensus raises suspicions of political motives in the absence of an elected government and parliament.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX faced a third failure with its Starship test flight on May 27, despite reaching orbit for the first time. The spacecraft lost control and broke apart during re-entry. While the mission outperformed previous attempts, key issues like payload door malfunction and loss of orientation remain. Experts warn more setbacks may follow but note progress. SpaceX views failure as a learning step and remains committed to its Mars and Moon goals. NASA plans to use Starship for its Artemis lunar mission.

A pedestrian named Didarul Alam, 45, was killed after being hit by a speeding Shahib Paribahan bus while crossing the road in the Madam Bibir Hat area of Bhatiari Union, Sitakunda. The accident occurred around 12:45 PM on Sunday on the Chattogram-bound lane. Didarul was a resident of Madhyam Azam Nagar in Mirsarai upazila. According to police, he died on the spot. The bus and its driver have been taken into custody, and legal action is underway, said the Baro Awlia Highway Police Station OC.

A 10-month-old girl named Madina drowned after falling into a water-filled bucket at her home in Darihasmarhi village of Gurudaspur, Natore. The incident occurred around 12:30 PM on Sunday while the baby was playing on the veranda and her mother was asleep. Locals questioned how such a small child could climb into a bucket without tipping it over. Local Awami League leader cited negligence, while the Mashinda Union chairman confirmed the incident. No other family members were present at the time.

Eighteen-year-old CNG driver Naeem was brutally killed after being called out from his home in Dhaka's Kadamtali area on Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 10:30 AM near Rahela Manzil in Smritidhara Lane No. 8. His mother said he was sleeping when she left for work. Locals found him wounded and took him to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where he died. Police suspect previous enmity as the motive. One person has been detained. Locals blame rising crime on lack of effective policing.

India has built the world’s highest railway bridge over the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir, marking a major engineering milestone. Central to the project’s success is Professor G. Madhavi Latha, a civil engineering expert from IISc Bengaluru, who served as the geotechnical consultant for 17 years. Her adaptive design strategies overcame extreme geological and weather challenges. Recognized nationally, she’s received several awards for her work. The bridge now connects Kashmir to mainland India and stands taller than the Eiffel Tower.

Former UK City Minister Tulip Siddiq has requested a meeting with Bangladesh's interim Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus during his London visit, aiming to resolve misunderstandings regarding corruption allegations brought against her and her mother by the ACC. Siddiq, niece of former PM Sheikh Hasina, denies the charges, calling them politically motivated. She says Bangladeshi authorities never contacted her or her legal team and claims the controversy disrupts her public service. An arrest warrant was recently issued against her in Bangladesh.

Fresh unrest has erupted in Manipur, India, with violent clashes breaking out between protesters and police in the capital, Imphal, on Saturday evening. Authorities have suspended internet services in several districts and imposed a curfew in Bishnupur to contain the violence. Public gatherings have been banned in at least five districts, including Imphal East and West. Officials warned that attempts are being made to provoke public sentiment and spread inflammatory content online. Internet services will remain suspended for five days.

In Cumilla, over a hundred seasonal hide traders are facing losses as syndicates of wholesalers refuse to buy cowhides at government-fixed prices. Despite salting and storing the hides, traders are being offered prices far below cost. The lack of local monitoring has worsened the issue, raising fears of smuggling hides to India. Traders allege that certain syndicates may be involved in illegal cross-border trade. Authorities have increased border surveillance to prevent smuggling, but traders demand stronger action and direct access to tannery owners.

WhatsApp is introducing a new feature that allows users to copy specific parts of messages, such as a word or a sentence, instead of the entire text. This enhancement aims to make the app more user-friendly and efficient, especially during work. The feature works through a simple tap-and-hold gesture, followed by selecting the desired text and using the copy option. It will be available across personal chats, group chats, and channels. iOS users have already started receiving the update.