NCP Member of Parliament Nahid Islam stated during a budget discussion on Sunday that the newly appointed Indian High Commissioner should have apologized upon arriving in Bangladesh. He alleged that India had directly and indirectly supported the Awami League’s hold on power and should seek forgiveness for its role over the past 16 years. Nahid also accused India of sheltering individuals involved in past violence and criticized recent border killings by Indian forces.

He urged the government to curb corruption, implement the July Charter, and bring to justice those involved in money laundering and economic exploitation. Nahid criticized the concentration of political and economic power under the Awami League, claiming that a few companies now dominate Bangladesh’s business sector. He also called for reforms in the banking sector and accountability for major business groups accused of corruption.

Nahid emphasized the need for structural reforms, fair governance, and the implementation of referendum-based reforms to combat corruption and protect Bangladesh’s sovereignty and democracy.

Jamaat-e-Islami Member of Parliament Mujibur Rahman stated that state activities should be conducted in every mosque across Bangladesh. He made the remarks on Sunday while participating in the general discussion on the proposed national budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year in the Jatiya Sangsad.

During his speech, Mujibur Rahman criticized the absence of the term 'zakat' in the finance minister’s 34-page budget speech, arguing that an Islamic economy should include zakat as a central element. He said that if the model followed is that of Medina, interest must be abolished and zakat implemented. He also commented on the cultural background of the finance and home ministers, referring to their familiarity with Quranic teachings.

The MP further objected to the government’s reliance on debt, saying the country should not be run through borrowing. He emphasized that Bangladesh should operate using its own resources rather than depending on loans.

During Sunday’s budget discussion in the Bangladesh Parliament, Water Resources Minister Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anee posed a pointed question to Opposition Leader Shafiqur Rahman, asking whether BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami leaders would again go to jail together. The minister made the remark while criticizing the opposition and recalling past political struggles under Khaleda Zia’s leadership, emphasizing the importance of unity.

Chowdhury humorously responded to the opposition leader’s inaudible comment by saying, “Shall we go to jail again?” before asserting that such a situation would not recur because the people stand with Tarique Rahman and the legacy of Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia. He further stated that the BNP-led government would not act out of vengeance, claiming that good governance and development projects would serve as their response.

The minister highlighted ongoing water resource initiatives, including dredging 20,000 kilometers of canals and addressing river erosion across major rivers. He also mentioned plans for the Padma Barrage and the Teesta Master Plan, noting China’s assurance of support for Bangladesh’s river management efforts.

National Citizens Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam told the National Parliament on Sunday that many leaders of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) have increased their wealth even while being imprisoned during the Awami League government. He added that due to security concerns, he has to rent a car for travel but has not yet been able to pay the rent for the current month.

Earlier in the same session, Jamaat-e-Islami Member of Parliament Mujibur Rahman stated that state activities should be conducted in every mosque across Bangladesh. Participating in the general discussion on the proposed 2026–27 national budget, he said that if the country follows the principles of Medina, interest must be abolished and zakat should be implemented.

Mujibur Rahman criticized the absence of the word “zakat” in the national budget, noting that although the finance minister’s 34-page budget speech covered many topics, it did not include a zakat-based economic framework.

Pakistan’s media regulator PEMRA has suspended the broadcast license of Geo News for 15 days, citing allegations that the channel aired content offensive to religious sentiments. According to Reuters, the decision followed the airing of a special program titled “Safar-e-Ishq” on June 26, which reportedly contained scenes that provoked public complaints. PEMRA stated that the material could incite unrest and threaten law and order, prompting the suspension order issued late on June 27. The directive applies to all distribution platforms, including satellite and cable networks.

In a statement on June 28, Geo News apologized for the incident, describing the broadcast as an unintentional error and confirming that the disputed content had been removed from all its platforms. Local media reported that Ibtisam Zahid, head of Markazi Jamiat Ahle Hadith, filed the complaint that led to the investigation. PEMRA has also instructed Geo News to review its editorial oversight and internal monitoring systems.

Religious sensitivity remains a highly regulated issue in Pakistan, where similar controversies have previously affected other media outlets. The country ranks 153rd out of 180 in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders.

National Parliament Whip ABM Ashraf Uddin Nizan has called for vigilance to ensure that the spirit of the July Movement is not undermined by any bureaucrat, lawmaker, or minister. Speaking on Monday during the general discussion on the proposed 2026–27 national budget, the Lakshmipur-4 MP emphasized that honoring July fighters should go beyond allowances or declarations and be reflected in administrative decisions as well.

Nizan shared personal experiences from visiting July fighters receiving treatment in Bangkok before Eid-ul-Azha, recounting the story of a wounded fighter and his wife who married after the July events. He criticized bureaucratic insensitivity in handling the fighter’s employment and urged that the ideals of the movement be preserved across all levels of governance.

He also praised the constructive tone of the current budget discussions between the ruling and opposition parties, citing patience and restraint as key democratic values. Nizan further called for initiatives to support activists affected during the 17-year movement and warned government members against actions that could humiliate the BNP or its leadership.

U.S. President Donald Trump has again issued a stern warning against Iran, saying the United States is prepared to increase military pressure if necessary. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social on Saturday, Trump wrote that a time may come when the U.S. will have no choice but to complete the military action it had successfully begun, suggesting that such a move could end the existence of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Defense analyst and former Austrian military attaché Wolfgang Pusztai told Al Jazeera that Trump’s remarks should not be taken literally. He said the comments were aimed not only at Iran or the international community but also at domestic political audiences in the United States. According to Pusztai, such threats are not unusual for Trump, who knows that additional military pressure or new attacks would not significantly harm Iran.

Pusztai added that Washington might consider reimposing a blockade in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, warning that such a situation could again expose Gulf countries to heightened regional tensions.

During Sunday’s budget session of the National Parliament, ruling BNP lawmaker and state minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat cited Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman as saying that the July 2024 mass uprising took place under the leadership of Tarique Rahman. Millat added that the opposition leader had earlier expressed gratitude to Tarique Rahman for his intellectual and successful leadership during the movement, which he said brought the nation to its current position.

In response, opposition leader Shafiqur Rahman rejected the idea of a single mastermind behind the movement. He stated that after August 5, he had clarified that the success of the uprising was due to collective leadership, and all those involved deserved respect and love. The debate followed earlier remarks by interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, who in a U.S. event had named Mahfuz Alam as the mastermind of the 2024 uprising.

Tarique Rahman also dismissed Yunus’s claim, asserting that there was no single mastermind and that credit should go to Bangladesh’s youth and its 180 million people.

Jamaat-e-Islami lawmaker ATM Azharul Islam from Rangpur-2 urged the government to bring those involved in what he termed the 'judicial killings' of Jamaat leaders to justice. Speaking during the national budget session chaired by Deputy Speaker Barrister Kaiser Kamal, he alleged that five senior Jamaat leaders, including Motiur Rahman Nizami and Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mujahid, were executed through false cases. He also claimed that six other central leaders, including Delwar Hossain Sayeedi, died in prison without medical care.

Azharul Islam criticized what he described as continued political discrimination against opposition MPs and said Jamaat had faced the worst repression in the country’s history. He called for moral and religious education reforms, an interest-free economy through Islamic bonds, and measures to curb corruption. He also questioned the government’s commitment to political stability and reform, urging implementation of the “July Charter” and a national referendum.

The MP further demanded immediate construction of the Teesta Barrage, road development, and fulfillment of madrasa teachers’ demands, emphasizing that political stability and integrity are essential for successful budget implementation.

The Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) has published the final results of the 47th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination. A total of 1,521 candidates have been recommended for appointment to various cadre and non-cadre positions. Among them, 1,320 have been selected for cadre posts, while 201 have been nominated for non-cadre positions. The results were released on Sunday at 5 p.m.

According to an official notice signed by PSC Examination Controller (Cadre) Masuma Afrin, the non-cadre appointments include positions in the ninth, tenth, and twelfth grades. The PSC stated that detailed information regarding the results is available on its official website at https://bpsc.gov.bd/pages/psc-exams.

The commission also mentioned that it reserves the right to make corrections to the published results if any justified reasons arise.

Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon announced in the National Parliament that the Prime Minister has directed the nationalization of Tindu Lower Secondary School, located in the remote Thanchi area of Bandarban. The announcement was made on Sunday during the budget session discussion, where the minister said the Prime Minister sent a note instructing that the school be brought under government management.

Established in 2020, Tindu Lower Secondary School currently has 56 students, most from low-income families unable to pay regular tuition fees. The head teacher, Bamong Khiang Minglen, has been personally supporting the school by operating a motorboat on the Thanchi–Tindu–Remakri river route during holidays, using his earnings to pay teachers’ salaries. In March and April alone, he earned about 49,000 taka, of which 30,000 taka went to staff wages.

Local authorities have also taken steps to provide a boat, construct new buildings, and renovate the student dormitory, recognizing the school’s struggle to sustain education in a remote hill region.

Md. Reza Hasan has been appointed as the new Deputy Commissioner (DC) and District Magistrate of Sylhet. He is currently serving as the Deputy Commissioner of Cumilla. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification on Sunday transferring him to Sylhet. The order was issued in the interest of public service.

According to the notification from the Field Administration-2 branch of the ministry, the appointment was made under the directive of the President. The order was signed by Senior Assistant Secretary Md. Ismail Hossain and instructed to be implemented immediately.

In the same notification, Rojy Akter, a Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, was appointed as the new Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate of Cumilla.

Bangladesh’s Land Minister Md. Mizanur Rahman Minu has sought South Korea’s cooperation in using advanced technology, vocational training, and research to modernize the country’s land management system. The request was made on Sunday, June 28, during a courtesy meeting at the minister’s office in the National Parliament with a delegation from South Korea’s renowned company Domyoung Meta. The meeting discussed the use of modern technology and digitalization in land management.

During the meeting, the minister briefed the delegation on Bangladesh’s future plans for digitalizing land management. He described the digitalization of land services as a major national achievement that empowers citizens and enhances transparency in government initiatives, significantly reducing the influence of intermediaries in the land sector.

Representatives from Domyoung Meta expressed interest in working in line with the ministry’s strategic digital transformation policy. They stated that, with support from local partner Dhaka Meta, they have the capacity to implement and manage land record and survey (DRS) activities efficiently and assured the minister of achieving optimal results within the shortest possible time.

During the national budget discussion for the 2026–27 fiscal year, ruling party whip Miah Nuruddin Ahmed Apu mistakenly cited a Quranic verse number while quoting from Surah An-Najm. He referred to verse 53, which was actually the surah number, not the verse number. Jamaat-e-Islami Member of Parliament Mohammad Kamal Hossain raised a point of order to correct the error, clarifying that the correct reference was verse 39 of Surah An-Najm.

Following the correction, Speaker of Parliament briefly confirmed the clarification, and the Jamaat MP emphasized that Quranic verses must be cited accurately. Acknowledging the correction, Whip Nuruddin Ahmed Apu thanked the Jamaat MP for pointing out the mistake and publicly expressed his appreciation on the parliamentary floor.

The exchange occurred during the general discussion on the proposed national budget, highlighting a rare moment of cooperation across party lines in the Bangladesh Parliament.

Road Transport, Bridges, Shipping and Railways Minister Sheikh Robiul Alam has downplayed opposition criticism of the proposed national budget, saying he does not take their remarks seriously. Speaking on June 28, 2026, he compared Bangladesh’s deficit budget approach with that of the United States and China, arguing that concerns about revenue shortfalls are misplaced. He suggested that opposition members would better understand how to critique budgets after spending more time in opposition.

The minister stated that he had not heard significant criticism in parliament, only some concerns about possible revenue deficits. He assured that revenue collection would improve through the use of e-invoicing and reduced tax exemptions. He added that tax evasion would be addressed through identification measures and a revised VAT structure. According to him, the government aims to raise the tax-to-GDP ratio closer to 13–14 percent, similar to Nepal and Bhutan.

Sheikh Robiul Alam further noted that bank borrowing had decreased from 1.18 trillion taka in fiscal year 2025–26 to 1.12 trillion taka in the new budget, expressing confidence that revenue targets would be met.