Former minister and Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JASAD) president Hasanul Haq Inu has been accused of threatening a judge and a state lawyer while standing in the dock at a Dhaka court on Monday, June 22, 2026. Inu and Workers Party leader Rashed Khan Menon were produced before Metropolitan Magistrate Nazmin Akter in connection with a 2024 attempted murder case filed over an incident during the July movement. The investigating officer sought to show them arrested in the case, which the court later approved.

During the hearing, Inu expressed anger over being kept in the court lockup for four hours and claimed he had been documenting the actions of judges and legal officers in two notebooks while in prison. He also alleged that the judiciary was functioning as a branch of the Home Ministry. When the state prosecutor tried to stop him, a verbal altercation ensued.

Assistant Public Prosecutor Harunur Rashid confirmed that he accused Inu of contempt of court and requested action. The court said a decision on the contempt allegation would be taken later.

A dispute has emerged in Austagram, Kishoreganj, where a local Jubo Dal leader alleged that his shop was forcibly taken over and rented out to a Jubo League leader by two senior BNP and Swechchhasebak Dal leaders. The allegation was made by Mahbub Alam Kismat, general secretary of the 2 No. Kastul Union Jubo Dal, during a press conference at Kishoreganj Press Club on Monday.

According to Mahbub Alam’s written statement, he had purchased a tea shop located on government land between Austagram Upazila Health Complex and the central mosque on July 30, after paying a security deposit to the mosque committee. He claimed that after starting renovation work, BNP’s Austagram upazila organizing secretary S M Shahin and Swechchhasebak Dal’s member secretary Jubayer Hasan Yamin took the shop keys, evicted him, and later rented the shop to local Jubo League leader Nazmul. Mahbub Alam has appealed to the district BNP and Swechchhasebak Dal leadership for an investigation and organizational action against those responsible.

The incident has drawn attention within local political circles, highlighting internal tensions among opposition party members in the area.

A Dhaka court has ordered the arrest of Awami League leader and former reserved seat MP Sabina Akter Tuhin in an attempted murder case filed with Mirpur Model Police Station. The same court also directed the arrest of Rokeya Jamal, president of the Mohila League’s Kafrul unit, in a separate murder case. Metropolitan Magistrate Ariful Islam issued the orders on Monday after hearing two separate petitions.

According to the case against Tuhin, during an anti-discrimination student movement on August 4, a victim named Milon Panna was shot in the arm and hip near Mirpur 14 Ideal School and College. The case was filed naming former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 400–500 unidentified individuals. In the case against Rokeya Jamal, a man named Md. Shakil was shot during the same movement in Mirpur 10 and later died while under treatment. His father filed the case naming the main accused and 300 unidentified persons.

The court’s decision followed hearings from both prosecution and defense lawyers, with the defense opposing the arrests and seeking bail.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as both the country's leader and the head of the ruling Labour Party. He made the announcement on Monday during a statement at Downing Street, marking the end of the sixth prime ministerial tenure in the United Kingdom over the past decade. Starmer said he would continue to serve as prime minister until the Labour Party elects a new leader, and he confirmed that he had spoken with King Charles III earlier in the day.

Starmer stated that every decision he made was guided by his commitment to put his country first. He said he would accept his party’s decision with courtesy and offer full and unconditional support to his successor. He acknowledged that questions had been raised within the party about whether he was the right person to lead Labour into the next general election, and he accepted the party’s response.

He has asked the Labour Party’s National Executive Committee to begin the process of selecting a new leader, with nominations opening on July 9. His resignation comes less than two years after he promised to bring stability to British politics following a decisive election victory.

The Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) has ordered the deployment of army personnel in six districts, including Dhaka, Gazipur, Narayanganj, Faridpur, Gopalganj, and Chattogram. The deployment, effective until June 30, 2026, follows concerns over possible unrest linked to the banned Awami League’s upcoming anniversary on June 23. The move aims to maintain law and order and ensure public safety.

In preparation for the event, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has implemented extensive security measures across the capital. Over 200 special pickets and checkpoints will be set up at key and strategic locations, with intensified searches at all city entry points. Specialized DMP units, including the Detective Branch (DB) and Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC), will remain active, supported by plainclothes officers from the Special Branch (SB) and Internal Affairs Division (IAD).

To respond swiftly to any emergency, 15 Quick Response Teams (QRTs) and reserve forces will be on standby at four main DMP control rooms. More than 18,000 police officers and personnel will be deployed to maintain order and protect residents throughout the heightened security period.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce his departure schedule on Monday, paving the way for a smooth transfer of power to his rival Andy Burnham. This would make Burnham the country’s seventh leader in ten years. Starmer, who came to power promising to end political turmoil, has faced mounting pressure within two years of his tenure, especially after Burnham’s decisive parliamentary victory over a Reform UK candidate.

Burnham’s win has revived optimism among Labour lawmakers who believe his communication skills could help reverse the party’s decline under Starmer. However, the anticipated leadership change carries risks. Burnham has yet to clarify his positions on foreign, economic, and defense policies, and may face pressure from bond market investors wary of increased borrowing, as well as from voters frustrated over living costs and public services.

Analysts and investors remain divided over Burnham’s economic stance, while party insiders suggest possible compromises among leadership contenders. If Starmer confirms his resignation, it will mark the most frequent leadership turnover in nearly two centuries, reflecting voter discontent over economic and governance failures.

During Prime Minister Tareq Rahman’s first state visit to Malaysia, both countries agreed to strengthen cooperation across nine major sectors, including trade, investment, technology, labor, education, defense, and regional collaboration. The announcement came at a press conference following the 18-hour visit, where Rahman held bilateral meetings with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and met King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar.

A 33-point joint statement was issued outlining the areas of cooperation, such as political ties, digital economy, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and worker welfare. Discussions also focused on reopening Malaysia’s labor market for Bangladeshi workers, ensuring transparency, safety, and low recruitment costs. Both sides agreed to advance talks on a free trade agreement and expand collaboration in AI, cybersecurity, and modern technology.

The visit also covered education partnerships, defense training, and counterterrorism cooperation. Malaysia expressed support for Bangladesh’s role in ASEAN and potential inclusion in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. A memorandum of understanding on cultural cooperation and two exchanges of notes on investment and counterterrorism were signed, marking a new phase in bilateral relations.

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarek Rahman and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held bilateral talks in Putrajaya on Monday, where three important documents were signed. The agreements included a memorandum of understanding on cultural cooperation and two bilateral instruments on collaboration in counterterrorism research, capacity building, and investment. The foreign ministers of both countries exchanged the documents in the presence of the two leaders, who later addressed a joint press conference.

The meeting reviewed various aspects of bilateral relations and discussed regional and international issues of mutual interest. Key topics included reopening Malaysia’s labor market for Bangladeshi workers, regularizing undocumented Bangladeshis, renewing work permits, expanding market access for Bangladeshi agricultural products, Bangladesh’s application to become an ASEAN sectoral dialogue partner, inclusion in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, the Rohingya issue, and cooperation in multilateral forums such as the United Nations.

This visit marked Tarek Rahman’s first official foreign trip since assuming office as Bangladesh’s prime minister on February 17, following his party’s victory in the 13th national election.

The International Crimes Tribunal-2 has set June 30 for delivering the verdict in the war crimes case against Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JASAD) president Hasanul Haq Inu. The case involves allegations of killing six people in Kushtia during the July Revolution and other killings across the country. The tribunal fixed the date on Monday after completing all legal procedures.

Earlier, on May 14, both the prosecution and defense concluded their arguments, after which the tribunal kept the case awaiting verdict. Inu is the sole accused in the case. The tribunal’s investigation agency had submitted its report to the prosecution, leading to the formal filing of charges. On September 25 last year, Tribunal-2 officially accepted the charges.

Previously, on November 2, the tribunal framed eight specific charges of crimes against humanity against Inu and ordered the commencement of the trial proceedings.

Bangladesh expressed its intention to elevate bilateral relations with Malaysia during a meeting between Tareq Rahman and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on June 22, 2026, at the Perdana Putra office in Putrajaya. Rahman urged Malaysia to reopen its labor market for Bangladeshi workers and to regularize undocumented migrants. The two leaders discussed a range of issues of mutual interest, followed by a delegation-level meeting reviewing bilateral, regional, and international matters.

Discussions covered labor recruitment, renewal of work permits, market access for Bangladeshi agricultural products, Bangladesh’s application to become an ASEAN Sectoral Dialogue Partner, inclusion in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, the Rohingya issue, and cooperation in multilateral forums. After the talks, both prime ministers witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding on cultural affairs, as well as the exchange of documents on counterterrorism research cooperation and investment promotion.

The meeting concluded with a joint press conference and a luncheon hosted by the Malaysian prime minister, featuring a cultural program performed by Malaysian artists in Malay and Bengali languages.

The eleven-party alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami has announced a protest rally in Dhaka on Tuesday, demanding justice for enforced disappearances, killings, and mass murders allegedly committed during what it called the period of fallen Awami fascism. The rally will take place at Bijoynagar, where opposition leader and Jamaat Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, along with top leaders of the alliance, will address the gathering.

The program was announced at a press conference held Monday morning at Jamaat’s central office in Moghbazar by alliance coordinator and Jamaat Assistant Secretary General Dr. Hamidur Rahman Azad. He said the alliance will also hold rallies across districts on July 4 to protest the deteriorating law and order situation and alleged anti-national conspiracies. Additional programs will continue even after the national budget is passed.

The alliance plans a 36-day campaign from July 1 to August 5, to be finalized after a June 25 meeting. Upcoming divisional rallies are scheduled for Mymensingh on June 27, Rangpur on July 11, Barishal on July 18, and Sylhet on July 25.

Palestine supporters in the United Kingdom foresee a potential shift in the country’s Middle East and Israel policies as political changes loom. The rise of the Green Party in local elections, declining popularity of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and growing sentiment within the Labour Party to halt arms exports to Israel have intensified speculation. Andy Burnham, the Labour Mayor of Greater Manchester, recently won a by-election in Makerfield with 54.80 percent of the vote, positioning him as a leading contender to replace Starmer.

Polls show Burnham, aged 56, as the most popular Labour politician, while Starmer faces one of his lowest approval ratings. A survey by Medical Aid for Palestinians found that 87 percent of Labour members support ending trade with illegal settlements and 78 percent back a full arms embargo on Israel. Burnham has maintained a balanced stance toward both Israel and Palestine, calling for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid for Gaza while supporting Israel’s right to targeted operations under international law.

Analysts suggest that a leadership change could bring further policy adjustments, following Labour’s 2024 decisions to partially suspend arms exports to Israel and recognize Palestine as a state.

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tareq Rahman and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held a private and bilateral meeting on Monday morning at Perdana Putra in Putrajaya. The two leaders discussed transparency in labor recruitment, worker welfare, and cooperation in trade, energy, and employment. Both sides expressed commitment to building prosperity through partnership, promoting regional peace, and fostering a more inclusive international order. No immediate major announcement on the labor market was made, as earlier indicated by Bangladesh’s foreign ministry.

During a joint press conference, Tareq Rahman urged Malaysia to recruit more Bangladeshi workers, reopen the labor market quickly, and consider regularizing undocumented workers. Anwar Ibrahim praised Rahman’s sincerity and emphasized that worker exploitation and abuse must end, calling for transparent processes that protect laborers and their families. The meeting also covered cooperation in halal economy, semiconductors, agriculture, education, and people-to-people exchanges.

Both leaders voiced optimism that the discussions would mark a new chapter in Bangladesh–Malaysia relations, with expectations of positive future impacts on labor and economic collaboration.

Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that the country will not hesitate to take military action if its water security is threatened. In an interview with ARY News, he said the issue of water distribution from the Indus River is directly linked to national security. Asif stated that if Pakistan’s rights over the Indus basin are undermined, Islamabad will respond accordingly, even considering war with India if national security is perceived to be at risk.

The warning comes amid renewed tensions between India and Pakistan over the Indus Waters Treaty. Recently, India’s Water Resources Minister C. R. Patil suggested that India could gain the capacity to significantly limit the Indus River’s flow to Pakistan by 2028, sparking widespread debate on social media. Relations between the two countries deteriorated after a deadly attack in Pahalgam in April 2025, which killed 26 people. India blamed Pakistan-backed militants and suspended the 1960 treaty, saying it would not be reinstated until cross-border terrorism was curbed.

Pakistan continues to oppose India’s decision, arguing that any disruption to the river flow would severely affect millions dependent on the Indus for agriculture and livelihoods.

Prime Minister Tareq Rahman of Bangladesh and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held a bilateral meeting on Monday at the Perdana Putra complex in Malaysia. The discussion focused on strengthening bilateral relations and addressing issues of mutual interest between the two nations. Following the meeting, both leaders led a delegation-level discussion reviewing overall relations and exchanging views on regional and international matters of shared concern.

Key topics included reopening Malaysia’s labor market for Bangladeshi workers, regularizing undocumented Bangladeshi citizens, renewing work permits, and expanding market access for Bangladeshi agricultural products such as mangoes, fruits, and vegetables. The talks also covered Bangladesh’s application to become an ASEAN Sectoral Dialogue Partner, its inclusion in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the Rohingya issue, and cooperation in the United Nations and other multilateral forums.

After the discussions, both prime ministers witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding on cultural cooperation, along with the exchange of documents on counterterrorism research and capacity building, and a bilateral investment agreement between the two countries.