June 2026 Marks Deadliest Month for Ukraine Civilians in Over Four Years

Russia is considering alternative shipping routes and may limit traffic in the Azov Sea due to escalating Ukrainian strikes, which Kyiv claims have hit over 100 vessels in nine days.

A tanker was reportedly struck by a missile off the coast of Oman as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz.

Wildfires continue to advance in the Fontainebleau forest south of Paris, forcing evacuations and straining firefighting resources.

Thousands of Ukrainian men in Poland face declining living standards and rising uncertainty, but going home means risking being sent to the front and death.

Grieving relatives claim bodies as the death toll from a devastating Bangkok bar fire rises to 30.

Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Hafiz Uddin Ahmad departed Dhaka for Qatar to convey condolences from the Bangladesh Prime Minister following the death of former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

Japan has enacted new rules to regulate social media use during elections, requiring AI-generated content to be labeled and prohibiting the spread of fake information.

The United States has launched a third night of strikes on Iran as tensions escalate, with President Donald Trump reimposing a blockade on Iranian ports and proposing a 20 percent fee on cargo in the Strait of Hormuz.

Wildlife rescuers in Pakistan are working tirelessly to save birds suffering from dehydration and heatstroke amid rising temperatures.

A US immigration officer fatally shot a 26-year-old Colombian man in Biddeford, Maine, amid growing criticism of President Trump's deportation policies.

Two wildfires have scorched over 1,300 hectares of the historic Fontainebleau forest near Paris, with authorities suspecting arson.

Jordan's military has announced the interception of four missiles from Iran, amid heightened tensions in the region.

Social Welfare Minister Abu Zafar Md. Zahid Hossain announced the government's extensive rehabilitation and social protection programmes aimed at improving the living standards of the extreme-poor and disadvantaged people across the country.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon stresses the critical role of accurate information during national disasters.

The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that the actual number of Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) could be significantly higher than reported.

Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury announced the imminent official inauguration of the July Memorial Museum following the completion of construction and renovation works.

Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Hoque Milon announced the government's readiness to conduct re-examinations for Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) candidates impacted by monsoon floods.

The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations in Bangladesh were conducted as scheduled, with only one centre facing temporary disruption due to waterlogging.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam reaffirmed the government's commitment to signing trade agreements with high-potential countries to expand Bangladesh's bilateral trade and investment.

Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam Institute is launching a diploma course to delve into the journalism legacy of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) experienced a fourth consecutive trading session of gains, with the DSEX index rising 44.7 points to close at 5,911.

BNP Media Cell Convener Prof. Dr. Moudud Hossain Alamgir Pavel has been discharged from the Continental Hospital in Dhaka after receiving treatment.

The Karnafuli Hydroelectric Power Station in Kaptai has increased electricity generation to 222 megawatts (MW) due to higher water levels in Kaptai Lake following recent rainfall.

Agriculture Minister Mohammed Aminur Rashid has unveiled a series of emergency measures aimed at helping farmers recover from flood-related losses.

Bangladesh has seen a significant increase in expatriate remittances, receiving $1.427 billion in the first 13 days of July 2026.

Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir urged coordinated efforts among ministries to address the flood situation.

The British High Commission in Dhaka hosted a reception to bid farewell to the Bangladesh contingent as they prepare for the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.

The Dhaka 3rd Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court adjourned the hearing on charge framing in a sedition case filed against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 285 others till September 30.

The government is set to start promoting assistant teachers to head teacher positions in primary schools after a High Court case was disposed of.

State Minister for Water Resources Forhad Hossain Azad announced intensified government efforts to repair embankments, protect riverbanks, and address waterlogging across Bangladesh.