Police have recovered the half-decomposed body of an unidentified woman, estimated to be around 50 years old, from a secluded banana grove in the Kolakanda area of Matlab Uttar Upazila in Chandpur. Preliminary assessments suggest that the body had been lying there for at least four to five days.The body was recovered on Thursday (June 25) from a banana grove in Hanirpar village of Kolakanda.According to police sources, local residents noticed a foul odor coming from the grove in the morning. Upon investigating, they discovered the body and immediately informed Matlab Uttar Police Station. Police later arrived at the scene and recovered the body.Several local residents said that such an incident had never occurred in the area before. News of the recovery quickly spread, drawing a large crowd of curious onlookers. However, no one was able to identify the deceased woman.Considering the seriousness of the case, Assistant Superintendent of Police (Matlab Circle) Jabir Husnain Sani and a special team from the Chandpur unit of the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) visited the scene and launched an investigation. PBI members examined the recovery site, surrounding environment, and collected potential evidence in an effort to uncover the mystery. Sources involved in the investigation said that authorities are examining whether the death was natural or the result of a homicide.Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Matlab Uttar Police Station, Mohammad Kamrul Hasan, said that police responded promptly after receiving the information and recovered the body. He stated that the deceased woman appeared to be approximately 50 years old. Due to the body's condition, several parts had decomposed, while some areas had been damaged by insects and animals."We are working to identify the deceased and determine the exact cause of death," he said.The OC further added that an inquest report has been prepared and the body has been sent to the morgue for an autopsy. The cause of death will become clearer once the post-mortem report is received."We are treating the matter with utmost importance. Nearby police stations and relevant units have been notified to help identify the deceased. If any missing person reports match the victim's description, it may be possible to confirm her identity quickly. Necessary legal procedures are currently underway," he added.

A red carpet was rolled out to welcome Prime Minister Tarique Rahman as he arrived in Beijing from Dalian by high-speed bullet train after attending the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in China's Dalian city.The Prime Minister, accompanied by his spouse Dr. Zubaida Rahman, arrived at Beijing Chaoyang Railway Station at 5:35 pm local time on Wednesday.He was received by Sun Meijun, Minister and Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Committee of the General Administration of Customs of China. Upon arrival, children presented bouquets to the Prime Minister and his spouse. He was also accorded a static guard of honour and a ceremonial welcome.From Chaoyang Railway Station, the Prime Minister and members of his delegation were escorted to the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in a ceremonial motorcade.Earlier in the day, Tarique Rahman departed Dalian North Railway Station at 1:58 pm local time aboard a high-speed bullet train bound for Beijing.The Prime Minister's entourage includes Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit, Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir, Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Adviser Mahdi Amin, and Defence Adviser Brigadier General (Retd.) Dr. AKM Shamsul Islam.Before leaving Dalian, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman attended the plenary session of the World Economic Forum at the Dalian International Conference Centre. The session was chaired by WEF President and CEO Alois Zwinggi.Among the distinguished participants were Chinese Premier Li Qiang, South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, Mongolian Prime Minister Nyam-Osoryn Uchral, Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko Spajić, and Guinean Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah.More than 1,700 government representatives, policymakers, business leaders, and technology entrepreneurs from over 90 countries took part in the conference.Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived in Dalian on Monday from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, marking the second leg of his first official overseas tour.Officials described the visit as taking place at a significant moment, as Bangladesh and China enter the next phase of their diplomatic relationship, known as the “Golden 50 Years.” They noted that the Prime Minister’s maiden visit to China carries historic importance in sustaining past achievements and shaping the future course of bilateral relations.On June 23, 2026, Tarique Rahman addressed a WEF session titled “Climate Leadership in a Shifting Global Landscape” at the Dalian International Conference Centre, where he highlighted his government's initiatives to address climate change challenges.During his speech, he urged the international community to prioritize three key areas: operationalizing the Loss and Damage Fund, improving access to climate finance, and giving equal emphasis to adaptation and mitigation efforts. He also called on global leaders to fulfill their commitments to millions of people whose lives are threatened by climate change.On the sidelines of the conference, WEF President Alois Zwinggi met with the Bangladeshi Prime Minister. The two held extensive discussions on attracting investment, creating employment opportunities, and advancing Bangladesh’s development agenda.Prime Minister Tarique Rahman began his overseas tour on June 21 with a two-day official visit to Malaysia. During his stay in Kuala Lumpur, he held a one-on-one meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.Following high-level talks between the two countries, one Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and two additional cooperation instruments were signed. Discussions focused on expanding trade and investment, energy cooperation, the halal economy, workforce recruitment and deployment, the semiconductor industry, agriculture, education, and people-to-people connectivity.Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is scheduled to return to Bangladesh on June 26, concluding his first official overseas tour.

Brazil secured top spot in their FIFA World Cup 2026™ group with a commanding 3-0 victory over Scotland at Miami Stadium, advancing to the Round of 32 with a perfect record.Star forward Vinicius Junior inspired the five-time world champions with two first-half goals as Brazil claimed their second consecutive win and clean sheet of the tournament. The victory sets up a Round of 32 clash against the runners-up of Group F in Houston on June 29.Brazil took the lead just six minutes into the match after a costly mistake by Scotland defender Scott McKenna. Under pressure from Rayan, McKenna’s attempted clearance was blocked, allowing Vinicius Junior to collect the loose ball, round goalkeeper Angus Gunn, and score for the third consecutive World Cup match.The Brazilian winger thought he had doubled his tally shortly afterward, but the goal was ruled out following a VAR review for a foul on Jack Hendry.Scotland briefly settled into the contest but conceded again in first-half stoppage time when Bruno Guimaraes delivered a dangerous cross that evaded Gunn, allowing Vinicius Junior to head home his second goal of the evening.Despite several impressive saves from Gunn to deny Rayan and Vinicius Junior, Brazil added a third goal in the second half. Bruno Guimaraes once again played provider, setting up Matheus Cunha, who fired a low shot into the near post.Scotland created a few opportunities of their own, but goalkeeper Alisson Becker preserved Brazil’s clean sheet with key saves from Lewis Ferguson and Scott McTominay.The introduction of Neymar Jr. late in the match added another highlight for Brazilian fans, with the veteran making an appearance in his fourth consecutive FIFA World Cup. Vinicius Makes HistoryVinicius Junior's outstanding performance saw him become only the fifth Brazilian player to score in all three group-stage matches of a World Cup. He joins an elite list featuring Jairzinho (1970), Romario (1994), Ronaldo (2002), and Rivaldo (2002). Notably, Brazil went on to win the tournament on each of those previous occasions. ReactionsScotland coach Steve Clarke admitted Brazil deserved the victory. >“Let's be honest, the best team won. We passed the ball well early on but made a mistake, and at this level you get punished. It became a long night for us.”Midfielder John McGinn echoed those sentiments, saying: “We lost poor goals at poor times against a quality team. The lads are gutted, but we gave everything.”Brazil captain Marquinhos praised his team's focus but warned against complacency. > “We've achieved our first objective, but we have to keep going. Now the real competition begins. The small details will make all the difference.” Player of the MatchMichelob Ultra Superior Player of the Match: Vinicius Junior (Brazil)/FIFA