UN Diplomacy: Bangladesh FM Dr Khalilur Rahman was elected President of the 81st UN General Assembly, pledging trust-building, consensus and UN reforms as the world faces climate, security and development divides. Women’s Cricket: The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 kicks off next week in England and Wales, with Bangladesh set to play Pakistan in a key double-header at the Utilita/“Hampshire Bowl” venues. Bangladesh in Global Sports: New Zealand Cricket confirmed Bangladesh women’s tour in December—three WT20Is and three WODIs—giving the team a rare home-and-away window before bigger ICC events. Film & Culture: Ritwik Ghatak’s films have been restored in 4K, with the British Film Institute set to host a London retrospective marking his birth centenary. Local Sports Governance: Bangladesh’s High Court cleared the way for BCB elections on June 7 after rejecting a writ petition. Media & Recognition: The Daily Star won gold and silver at the WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards 2026, including for an investigative video on BGB shootings in Rampura. Tech & Business: VEON says telecom is the cheapest distribution network for AI, aiming to embed AI across everyday digital services in Bangladesh and other markets. Public Health & Safety: A Delhi Malviya Nagar restaurant fire killed at least 21, with authorities investigating permissions and negligence. Viral Animal Story: A rare albino buffalo dubbed “Donald Trump” has become a crowd magnet at a Dhaka zoo after being moved from a planned Eid sacrifice.