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🤝 Yunus-Tarique Meeting: A Political Turning Point?

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus landed in London on a 4-day official trip—and it’s already made waves. At the Dorchester Hotel, one group of UK-based Bangladeshis welcomed him with banners and cheers. Another group, led by UK Awami League members, staged a protest against him. Yunus is expected to meet BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman on June 13 in what many are calling a possible political game-changer.

Let’s rewind. Yunus recently announced that the national election will be held in April 2026. BNP isn’t happy—they want it by December 2025. After some back-and-forth, both sides are finally sitting down for talks. BNP leaders now say this meeting could be a “turning point,” and analysts agree—it could reduce the mistrust and open the door for compromise for  BNP on key issues like election timing, reforms, and fairness.

So, what’s next? If the meeting goes well, we might see progress toward a peaceful and fair election plan. If not, expect more protests, political standoffs, and growing public frustration. With Ramadan, heat, and exams in April, time is ticking—and this London meeting might just decide how things unfold back home.

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🐐 This Eid saw 91 lakh animals sacrificed—13 lakh fewer than last year—as high prices pushed many to opt out, leaving 33 lakh unsold. Tanners brace for a 10–15% dip in rawhide, despite better goat hides and higher prices from new wet blue export rules—though rising exports could squeeze local supply.

💸 BRAC Bank is set to issue the country’s first-ever social bond, aiming to raise Tk1,000 crore to back projects like farming, healthcare, and women-led businesses. The bond pays a decent return — the average fixed deposit rate plus 2.5% every six months — and runs for seven years.

🔴 Assam’s CM is doubling down on “push backs,” using a decades-old law to send suspected foreigners straight back to Bangladesh without court hearings. With over 145 people missing after recent operations, this crackdown is intensifying a tense border crisis with serious human rights concerns.

😷 Bangladesh reported 13 new Covid-19 cases—all from Dhaka—and one death in the last 24 hours, ending a long lull in fatalities. With infections rising in neighbouring countries and low local testing, health authorities urge caution, recommending mask up and limiting non-essential travel.

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🙏 Greta Thunberg was forcibly deported by Israel after the Gaza-bound aid boat she was on was intercepted in international waters— she calls illegal kidnapping. The vessel was carrying crucial food and medicine to a Gaza population of 2.1 million trapped under an Israeli blockade that’s causing severe starvation and suffering. Meanwhile, at least 17 Palestinians were shot dead trying to reach food distribution points, underscoring the deadly cost of Israel’s siege on civilian life.

🖖 Warner Bros. Discovery is splitting into two separate public companies by mid-2026: one focusing on Streaming & Studios—including HBO Max, Warner Bros. movies, and DC—and the other on Global Networks, housing CNN, TNT Sports, and Discovery channels. CEO David Zaslav will lead Streaming & Studios, while CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels takes charge of Global Networks, aiming to sharpen focus and financial flexibility amid the media industry’s shift from cable to streaming.

🚩 Russia just launched one of its biggest drone and missile attacks yet, firing over 300 drones and multiple missiles at Kyiv and Odesa overnight—killing at least three and damaging homes, hospitals, and even Kyiv’s iconic Saint Sophia Cathedral. This follows a week of intense strikes, with Russia launching nearly 1,500 drones and 80 missiles in total as the war grinds on.

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✊ Around the World

Everything we know about the LA protests!

 Los Angeles is under the spotlight again—this time not for Hollywood but for helicopters and tear gas. Over 100 people have been arrested and more than 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines deployed as protests erupted across the city in response to sweeping immigration raids. What began as peaceful demonstrations quickly turned tense, with clashes downtown, fires, and freeway blockades. President Trump defended the military deployment, while California’s leaders slammed it as overkill—and possibly illegal.

Here’s how we got here: After returning to the White House, Trump reignited his signature hardline immigration agenda, targeting cities like LA with large undocumented communities. ICE arrested over 100 people in Latino-majority areas last Friday alone. That set off a wave of outrage, protests, and accusations that the federal government was weaponizing immigration enforcement for political gain. California Governor Gavin Newsom sued the administration, calling the military deployment without state consent an “abuse of power.”

What’s next? With Marines now on standby and protests spreading to New York, Philadelphia, and San Francisco, the situation remains volatile. Legal battles over federal authority will escalate, while more raids could trigger further unrest. Trump has even hinted at invoking the Insurrection Act, which would allow direct military policing—a move with dangerous precedent. This isn’t just about immigration—it’s a fight over who controls.

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❕ Baki-Stuff

• UK Sanctions Israeli Ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir for Inciting Violence Against Palestinians.

• Ukraine Demands Return of 20,000 Children Taken by Russia Amid Ceasefire Talks.

• Bangladesh Lose 2-1 to Singapore in Asian Cup Qualifier Despite Late Fightback.

• Mild to Moderate Heatwave Sweeps 49 Districts, May Continue.

• RMG exports to US grow by 29.34pc in Jan-Apr.

📺 MUST Watch: Kingdom of Heaven (2005)—A medieval action epic where a humble blacksmith unexpectedly levels up to knight status and finds himself defending Jerusalem in the middle of a holy war.

📚MUST Read: Animal Farm (George Orwell)— Lesson on how power corrupts, showing how revolutions can turn into dictatorships — a must-read to understand politics, control, and human nature.

🎧 Listen: Nemesis – VIP (New Album)— The rock legends are back!

🤸 Well-Being: Read this article of BBC on How being alone can make you happier!

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