Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon announced that the current government has allocated the highest-ever budget for the education sector, amounting to 2 percent of the total national budget. He acknowledged that learning outcomes remain unsatisfactory but said the government is identifying problems and working toward solutions. The minister made these remarks on Sunday at the opening of a workshop titled “Analysis of Bangladesh’s Education Sector” held in Banani, Dhaka, where State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj was present as a special guest.

Bobby Hajjaj stated that efforts are underway to align primary, secondary, higher secondary, and tertiary education under a unified framework. The government aims to reduce primary education costs and will introduce pre-primary classes in all schools. Within 180 days, initiatives such as mid-day meals, uniforms, bags, and shoes for primary students will be implemented. He also announced that teacher transfers will be managed by local administrations and that untrained teachers will not be allowed to teach after two years.

The state minister added that sports and cultural education will be mandatory in the 2027 curriculum, and a fixed school calendar will be introduced. The government is restructuring the curriculum, teacher training, infrastructure, and administration to improve education quality.

Four buffalo farmers were abducted from a buffalo enclosure on a Jamuna river char in Sariakandi upazila of Bogura on the night of June 11, 2026. According to a case filed with Sariakandi Police Station by Sohel Rana of Lalpur upazila in Natore, a group of 10–12 abductors tied up the victims while they were asleep in a temporary shed near the enclosure and took them away by boat toward Kazipur upazila in the west.

The abducted farmers were identified as Yunus Mondol, Mofel Mondol, Masud Mondol, and Faruk Mondol, all residents of Lalpur upazila in Natore. Sohel Rana said the abductors later demanded a ransom of Tk 2 million through a phone call on the night of June 12 before disconnecting the line.

Sariakandi Police Station Officer-in-Charge A F M Asaduzzaman stated that although the case was filed locally, the river police in Sirajganj are investigating the incident. Multiple police teams are working to rescue the victims and arrest the suspects.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) prevented an attempt by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) to push 11 people into Bangladesh through the Darshana Joynagar border in Chuadanga early Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 4 a.m. near the Darshana international check post. Among those gathered were eight men and three women. Following BGB’s prompt response and assistance from local residents, the push-in attempt failed, and BSF later removed the individuals from the border area.

According to eyewitnesses and BGB sources, BSF had assembled the group of Bengali-speaking individuals on the Indian side of the border, apparently preparing to send them into Bangladesh. Upon learning of the situation, BGB personnel took immediate defensive positions along the border, supported by local villagers. BGB’s 6th Battalion Commander, Lt. Colonel Nazmul Hasan, confirmed the incident, stating that the push-in attempt was successfully resisted and the individuals were subsequently taken away by BSF.

The incident underscores continued vigilance by BGB along sensitive border points to prevent unauthorized crossings and maintain border discipline.

The International Crimes Tribunal-2 has granted permission to interrogate former Inspector General of Police A K M Shahidul Haque and former Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Asaduzzaman in a case related to the killing of student leader Md. Nuruzzaman Jony. The tribunal, chaired by Justice Nazrul Islam Chowdhury with judges Md. Manjurul Basid and Nur Mohammad Shahriar Kabir, issued the order on Sunday. The court also set June 26 for submission of the investigation report.

According to the prosecution, Jony, then general secretary of the Khilgaon unit of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, was allegedly abducted by police on February 19, 2015, near Dhaka Central Jail and later killed in a staged gunfight at Khilgaon playground. The case accuses the then DMP Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia and IGP Shahidul Haque of crimes against humanity. Both former officials were brought to the tribunal from prison before the hearing.

The tribunal’s order allows one day of interrogation for each accused and extends the time for investigators to submit their findings later this month.

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said that late President Ziaur Rahman initiated a new chapter in Bangladesh’s political history by establishing Bangladeshi nationalism and institutionalizing democracy. He made the remarks on Sunday at a discussion titled “Media and Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman,” held at the National Press Club in Dhaka to mark Ziaur Rahman’s death anniversary. The event was chaired by National Press Club President Hasan Hafiz, with Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan attending as special guest.

Before the discussion, guests visited a photo and information exhibition on Ziaur Rahman’s life, work, and political philosophy. Mirza Fakhrul emphasized the need for more research on Ziaur Rahman’s contributions, describing his leadership as multidimensional and visionary. He said Ziaur Rahman’s two most significant achievements were the establishment of Bangladeshi nationalism and the institutionalization of democracy, which expanded political participation.

Zahir Uddin Swapan noted that Ziaur Rahman supported the development of a free and responsible media and took a positive stance on press freedom.

A police officer named Md. Faruk Hossain, aged 52, died by suicide in the police barracks of Taltoli Police Station in Barguna. The incident occurred on Sunday morning, June 14, 2026, after he reportedly consumed gas tablets. He was taken to the Upazila Health Complex around 9:30 a.m., where doctors declared him dead. Faruk Hossain was the son of Ratan Ali Gazi from Angaria village in Rajapur upazila of Jhalakathi district.

Police and hospital sources said Faruk returned to the barracks after completing his night duty and later fell ill. A handwritten note was recovered from the scene, in which he stated that no one was responsible for his death and requested that his family be informed he had died of a stroke. He also left instructions regarding his burial and communication with family members.

Assistant Superintendent of Police (Amtali Circle) Md. Tarikul Islam Masud said the reason behind the suicide is being investigated. The family will be consulted before taking further steps.

A Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran on Sunday as part of mediation efforts aimed at ending the months-long war between Iran and the United States, according to Iranian media reports. The delegation includes an adviser to Qatar’s foreign minister, as reported by Iran’s ISNA news agency, citing AFP.

Iran’s Tasnim news agency stated that the purpose of the visit is to review recent progress in the diplomatic process. The trip comes at a time when diplomatic discussions between the United States and Iran continue in an effort to resolve the broader conflict in the Middle East.

The visit underscores Qatar’s ongoing role in facilitating dialogue between the two nations, though details of the discussions and potential outcomes have not been disclosed.

Multiple illegal structures have reportedly been built on the embankment in Kuakata’s Gangamati area of Dhulasar Union, Patuakhali, allegedly under the protection of local influential figures. A tin-shed house has already been completed near the Dholai Market section, while several other wooden and tin structures are under construction. Locals said the embankment protects the area during natural disasters, and continued encroachment could damage it, threatening public safety and government property.

Residents accused several individuals, including Dhulasar Union Chhatra Dal president Yasin Arafat, Rakib, and Saiful Joardar, of involvement in the illegal occupation and construction. Yasin Arafat denied the allegations, calling them politically motivated. Attempts to contact Rakib and Saiful Joardar were unsuccessful.

Assistant Commissioner (Land) Yasin Sadek stated that the land belongs to the Water Development Board and that necessary legal action and eviction drives will follow once the relevant authority issues a requisition. The Water Development Board’s executive engineer could not be reached for comment.

Four major Iranian banks have been targeted in a cyberattack, according to the country’s Banking Coordination Council. The affected institutions include Bank Melli, Bank Tejarat, Bank Saderat, and the Export Development Bank of Iran. The attack focused on the shared communication infrastructure used by these banks, temporarily disrupting some banking services.

Authorities reported that immediate protective measures were taken following the incident. The council confirmed that hackers did not gain access to customer information and no data was deleted. Efforts are currently underway to fully restore normal operations.

The report, citing Al Jazeera, did not specify the origin of the attack or the extent of the disruption beyond temporary service impacts.

Chhatra Dal organized a protest rally in Lakshmipur on Sunday afternoon, condemning what it described as a staged abduction drama by Chhatra Shibir, false accusations against the government made online, and incidents of violence against women by alleged secret activists. The demonstration took place at the premises of Lakshmipur Government College as part of a central program.

The rally, arranged by the college unit of Chhatra Dal, began at the college grounds and marched through several streets before concluding with a brief assembly. District Chhatra Dal joint convener Akbar Hossain Munna, college unit president Ismail Hossain Rony, and general secretary Bahadur Hossain Nobel addressed the gathering.

Other local leaders, including municipal Chhatra Dal joint convener Arman Hossain Kiran, Sajjad Hossain Shuvo, and several college unit office bearers, were also present at the event.

Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) has issued a recruitment notice for the positions of professor and assistant professor. The application process began on June 8, 2026, and will continue until 4 p.m. on July 1, 2026. Interested candidates must submit their applications within this period and pay a non-refundable application fee of 600 taka through mobile banking.

According to the announcement, applicants must attach a scanned 300x300 size photograph and a 300x80 size signature with their application. Incomplete or late submissions will not be accepted. The notice also specifies that there is no age limit for applicants, allowing a wider range of candidates to apply for the teaching positions.

The recruitment is part of RUET’s ongoing efforts to fill academic vacancies and strengthen its teaching staff in engineering and technology disciplines.

The United Kingdom has seized a Russian oil tanker from what it described as the country's 'shadow fleet' while the vessel was attempting to cross the English Channel. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the operation on Sunday through a post on social media platform X, calling it another blow to Russia. He said the move serves as a warning to those fueling President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine, emphasizing that they would not be allowed to hide anywhere.

The UK Ministry of Defence confirmed the seizure, with Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis praising the professionalism, skill, and courage required for such missions. He expressed respect for the armed forces and all those involved in the operation.

According to the report, Russia relies on its shadow fleet to finance its ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and the UK’s action is positioned as part of efforts to disrupt that network.

A Bangladeshi youth named Julfikar, aged 22, was detained by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) near the Darshana-Gede international check post in Chuadanga on Saturday evening. Julfikar, son of Kalu Maulvi from Joynagar village, was reportedly collecting firewood with companions when BSF members chased and captured him, allegedly beating him before taking him into Indian territory.

However, Lieutenant Colonel Nazmul Hasan, commander of the 6th Battalion of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), provided a different version. He stated that initial information suggested several youths from Joynagar had gone to the zero point area and attempted to remove parts of the security fence along the Darshana-Gede railway line. During a BSF operation, Julfikar was detained while others escaped.

According to the BGB commander, the detained youth might be handed over to an Indian police station, though no official confirmation was reported at the time.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has strongly condemned the alleged police assault on national cricketer Nayeem Hasan in Chattogram. In a statement issued to the media on Sunday, Advocate Ehsanul Mahbub Jubayer, president of the party’s central youth and sports division, expressed outrage over the incident. He described the reported beating, harassment, and mistreatment of Nayeem Hasan by police officers at Lalkhan Bazar as a barbaric and deplorable act.

According to the statement, Nayeem Hasan was allegedly attacked by police while returning home to Chattogram after playing a Dhaka Premier League match. Despite identifying himself, he was reportedly beaten with a pipe and choked, which Jamaat said reflects a serious threat to citizens’ safety. Jubayer argued that merely withdrawing or suspending the officers involved would not be sufficient punishment for such a grave offense.

The party demanded an immediate, impartial, and swift investigation into the incident and called for strict legal and departmental action against those responsible. Jamaat also extended sympathy to Nayeem Hasan and his family, urging authorities to ensure the safety of all athletes and youth in the country.

An inscription bearing the name of Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab has been discovered in Saudi Arabia. The country’s Heritage Commission announced that the finding was made during an archaeological survey in the Medina province. The discovery was part of a broader exploration that uncovered a total of 1,774 archaeological artifacts.

According to the Heritage Commission, the survey teams documented 173 previously unknown archaeological sites. Among the discoveries were 1,259 inscriptions, including 461 Islamic inscriptions, 34 written in the Thamudic language, 11 stone structures, three palaces and archaeological buildings, two caravan route milestones, and four wells. The newly found inscription featuring Caliph Umar’s name is considered one of the significant findings from the survey.

The commission noted that Umar ibn al-Khattab ruled the Islamic empire from 634 to 644 CE. The discovery adds to the growing record of early Islamic-era artifacts in the region, highlighting Medina’s historical importance in Islamic civilization.