A mobile court in Feni fined a fish trader Tk 40,000 for selling prawns injected with jelly to increase their weight. The operation, led by Feni Sadar Upazila Executive Officer and Executive Magistrate Sultana Nasrin Kanta, took place on Saturday at the municipal fish market. Authorities seized around 80 kilograms of adulterated giant freshwater prawns from the trader operating under the name 'Bangladesh Fishing'. The seized prawns were immediately destroyed by burial.

According to officials, dishonest traders had been injecting harmful jelly into prawns to fraudulently increase their weight and alter grading. The fine was imposed under Section 31 of the Fish and Fish Products (Inspection and Quality Control) Act, 2020. After the operation, magistrates and fisheries officers addressed traders and buyers, warning them about the health risks and fraudulent practices associated with jelly-injected prawns.

Officials confirmed that similar drives against food adulteration and consumer deception will continue in the public interest.

Former Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon has warned that Israel is facing growing risks as the ongoing war continues. In an interview with Channel 12, he blamed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government’s unrealistic policies for the situation, saying the country is paying the price for their decisions.

Ya'alon argued that the government should have begun negotiations with Lebanon as early as October 2024. Instead, by extending the conflict, Israeli soldiers have continued to lose their lives. He claimed that personal and political interests are driving the government’s actions.

The former minister further alleged that Netanyahu is prolonging the war to maintain his far-right coalition. He cautioned that as Israel moves toward elections, if the current situation remains unchanged, the state itself could face existential danger.

A junior student at Islamic University has alleged that Badhan Biswas Sparsh, joint member secretary of the university’s Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, threatened him with expulsion from the dormitory following a Facebook comment. The incident reportedly began after Sparsh criticized an Argentina Fan Unity committee on social media, calling it a rehabilitation group for student leaders. In response, student Sajib Hasan commented critically, prompting Sparsh to call him and allegedly use abusive language and issue threats.

According to Sajib, Sparsh demanded proof of the comment and warned of consequences if it was not provided by the evening. Sajib claimed that Sparsh threatened to have him removed from the hall and questioned his departmental connections. Attempts to reach Sparsh for comment were unsuccessful, as his phone was later found switched off. The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement’s convener also could not be reached for remarks.

Proctor Professor Dr. Shahinuzzaman confirmed that Sajib had submitted both verbal and written complaints. The proctorial body will discuss the matter before deciding on further action.

According to US intelligence reports cited by American officials, Israel may continue its military operations in Lebanon even after a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. The reports indicate that although the agreement explicitly calls for a halt to hostilities in Lebanon, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces domestic pressure to maintain operations against Hezbollah.

The New York Times reported that Israel views Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Lebanese militia and political group, as a serious threat. US intelligence agencies believe that despite ongoing diplomatic discussions between Washington and Tehran, Israel might persist with its campaign in Lebanon.

Israel’s ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, stated on Friday that his country has committed to an immediate ceasefire and suspended all offensive operations in Lebanon. However, he emphasized that Israeli forces would remain in southern Lebanon to safeguard national security. Intelligence assessments have expressed doubt about how long this suspension will last.

Cristiano Ronaldo faced heavy criticism after Portugal’s 1–1 draw with DR Congo in their opening World Cup match. Despite high expectations, the veteran forward struggled to make an impact, managing only 25 touches and three off-target shots. Calls emerged for him to be dropped from the starting lineup, but Ronaldo responded on social media with a clear message of support for his team. Portugal had taken an early lead through Joao Neves before Yoane Wissa equalized for DR Congo. Coach Roberto Martinez kept Ronaldo on the field for the full 90 minutes.

Speaking to reporters after the match, Ronaldo admitted the team’s start was not ideal but expressed optimism about upcoming games, urging focus and confidence. Supporters viewed his message as an effort to lift team morale. Martinez defended his decision to keep Ronaldo on, emphasizing the importance of an experienced striker in crucial moments.

Portugal will next face Uzbekistan in the group stage before concluding against Colombia.

Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis chief Maulana Mamunul Haque has publicly addressed the long-debated 'Room 501' incident at Narayanganj’s Royal Resort. In a detailed Facebook post published on Saturday, he described the April 3, 2021 event as a case of 'state-sponsored mob terrorism' led by police and local activists. Haque said he was staying with his wife Jannat Ara when law enforcement and media personnel forcibly entered their room and broadcast live footage. He claimed both he and his wife confirmed their marital relationship during questioning.

Haque’s post elaborated on his marriage to Jannat Ara, her previous divorce, and his decision to keep the marriage private due to social and legal complications. He accused the then Sheikh Hasina government and intelligence agencies of harassment, character assassination, and spreading false propaganda about a temporary marriage. He asserted that their marriage was legitimate under Islamic law and that he faced political persecution for refusing to cooperate with state agencies.

He concluded by declaring the '501 incident' a failed conspiracy against him and vowed to treat it as a symbol of victory over political oppression.

Two Union Parishad chairmen from Tazumuddin upazila in Bhola were arrested by the Detective Branch (DB) police in Dhaka on charges related to sabotage. The detainees are A K M Shahidullah Kiran, organizational secretary of Tazumuddin Upazila Awami League and chairman of Chandpur Union Parishad, and Mehedi Hasan Mishu Hawlader, president of the upazila’s Jubo League and chairman of Sonapur Union Parishad. They were detained late Friday night, June 19, from the Dhaka launch terminal area by the DB police’s Uttara zonal team.

According to a source from the upazila Awami League, both men were returning from a rally in Dhaka organized in support of the Awami League when they were arrested. However, Tazumuddin Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mizanur Rahman stated that the station had no official information about the arrests but confirmed that both individuals were accused in a case filed at the station and were currently on bail.

The report did not specify the details of the sabotage allegations or the next legal steps following the arrests.

A primary school head teacher named Shatabdi Chakma, aged 50, died after being electrocuted in Rangamati’s Naniarchar upazila on Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. in the Samaj Kalyan area of Ghilachhari Union when she was on her way to work. While waiting for a CNG-run autorickshaw, she attempted to pick jam fruit using a green bamboo stick, which accidentally touched a high-voltage electric wire. She collapsed on the spot and was later declared dead at Rangamati General Hospital.

According to hospital officials, Shatabdi Chakma was brought in dead with minor burn marks on her hand. Police confirmed the incident and stated that her body would be handed over to her family after completing legal procedures. The deceased was the head teacher of Ramharipara Government Primary School and a resident of Sukhineelganj area under Rangamati municipality.

Her sudden death has cast a shadow of grief over her family, colleagues, students, and local residents.

The bodies of two expatriate workers from Madarganj upazila in Jamalpur, who were killed in a road accident in Iraq, returned to Bangladesh 26 days after their deaths. The remains of Bazlur Rashid, 38, and Monohar Ali, 36, arrived at their respective homes on Saturday afternoon, where relatives and locals gathered in mourning. After funeral prayers, both were buried in their family graveyards.

According to family members, the two men died on May 25 in Iraq’s Kurdistan province when a speeding private car struck them as they were crossing a road after work. They had been working at a confectionery shop without valid documents or residence permits. Their bodies were flown to Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on a Bangladesh Biman flight before being transported to their villages.

Madarganj Upazila Nirbahi Officer Suman Chowdhury expressed condolences to the bereaved families and assured administrative support. The incident has left both families devastated, with relatives describing financial hardship and emotional distress following the deaths.

An armed robbery attack in Araihazar upazila of Narayanganj left six people, including Sakib Hasan Khan, Assistant Commissioner (Land) of Muradnagar upazila in Cumilla, injured early Friday night. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. in the Dhandi and Rainadi-Atadi areas of Haizadi Union. According to police and local sources, the official was on leave and sitting by the roadside with friends during a power outage when 10 to 12 armed robbers attacked them.

The assailants reportedly used sharp weapons, injuring Sakib Hasan Khan, Mukul (38), Rajib (32), Rubel (36), Faruk (32), and Mukul’s wife Dalia (33). Locals rushed to the scene after hearing screams, prompting the robbers to flee. The injured were first taken to Araihazar Upazila Health Complex and later transferred to Dhaka for advanced treatment.

About an hour later, the same gang allegedly raided a nearby house in Rainadi-Atadi area, looting 270,000 taka in cash and about 14 bhori of gold ornaments. Araihazar Police Station Officer-in-Charge Sabjel Hossain said police visited the site and would take legal action upon receiving a written complaint.

Israeli forces carried out air and drone strikes in southern Lebanon on Saturday, killing at least five people, according to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency (NNA). The attacks took place in the Nabatieh area just hours after a ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group was supposed to take effect. Residential buildings and homes were reported destroyed in the overnight bombardment.

A U.S. official said Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to a ceasefire on Friday, with the truce scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. that day. Despite this agreement, Israeli aircraft continued operations into Saturday morning, raising concerns about the durability of the ceasefire and the potential for renewed escalation.

The report did not include any official responses from either side, leaving the future of the ceasefire uncertain as tensions remain high along the Israel-Lebanon border.

Police in Taraganj upazila of Rangpur recovered the body of a nine-year-old girl named Sanjida on Saturday morning, a day after she went missing. The body was found in a jute field beside the Dalia canal near her home in Bhimpur Karani Para village under Alampur Union. The discovery has cast a shadow of grief over the local community.

According to family and local sources, Sanjida had been playing with other children near her home on Friday afternoon when she went missing. Despite overnight searches by relatives and villagers, she could not be found. Locals discovered her body the next morning and informed the family and police.

Taraganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge Ruhul Amin stated that the body was sent for autopsy and that an investigation is underway to determine the cause of death.

Australia has confirmed its first detection of the H5 strain of bird flu, according to Agriculture Minister Julie Collins. She announced on Saturday that researchers identified the virus in a brown skua, a wild seabird found in a remote area of Western Australia. The country’s national science agency verified the finding through laboratory testing. Collins added that another bird, a giant petrel, showed possible signs of infection.

Before this discovery, Australia had been the only continent where the H5 type of avian influenza had not been detected. The virus is known to cause severe harm to poultry and wild bird populations. Collins described the finding as disappointing but not entirely unexpected, given the global spread of H5 bird flu.

She emphasized that there have been no reports of mass bird deaths or infections in poultry farms. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the situation concerning and said his government would take measures to prevent further spread of the disease.

The BJP-led West Bengal government officially celebrated June 20, 2026, as the first ‘West Bengal Day’. The date was chosen to commemorate the 1947 decision in the Bengal Legislative Assembly that led to the partition of Bengal and the western region’s integration with India. The previous Trinamool Congress government had rejected the idea of celebrating the partition, instead designating the Bengali New Year’s Day as West Bengal Day.

According to the BJP, June 20 symbolizes the creation of West Bengal and its union with India. Party leaders and affiliated historians describe it as the day marking the homeland for Bengali Hindus, crediting Syama Prasad Mookerjee for opposing the United Bengal Plan and ensuring a separate state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the celebrations in Kolkata, which included floral tributes to Mookerjee across districts.

However, some historians, including Harvard professor Sugata Bose, criticized the observance, arguing that the partition was already determined by the Mountbatten Plan and that June 20 should be remembered as a tragic day rather than a day of pride.

Bangladesh has lost one of its brightest sports figures with the passing of Abdus Sadeq, the country’s first national hockey captain and a celebrated football and hockey star. He died on the morning of June 20, 2026, at Continental Hospital in Gulshan, Dhaka, after a long battle with cancer. He was 78 and is survived by his wife, two sons, one daughter, and numerous admirers. His first funeral prayer will be held after Asr prayers in Bashundhara Residential Area, followed by a second one at Banani DOHS field the next morning.

Sadeq was a pioneering figure in Bangladesh’s post-independence sports history. He captained the first national hockey team and also led the Abahani football team in 1972. During the 1970s and 1980s, he excelled in both football and hockey, notably leading the national hockey team in the 1978 Asian Games. In recognition of his achievements, he received the National Sports Award in 1996 and later contributed as a sports organizer.

State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque expressed deep sorrow, describing Sadeq as a guardian-like figure whose legacy will remain cherished in Bangladesh’s sporting history.