Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Professor Mia Golam Porwar stated that people in 32 border districts are prepared to assist the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in resisting any push-in attempts. He made the remarks on Monday at a protest rally in Dhaka’s Shahbagh organized by the 11-party alliance against alleged push-ins, border killings, and abuses by India. Porwar emphasized that Bangladeshis are peace-loving but will not tolerate dominance disguised as friendship, calling for relations with neighbors based on fairness and equality.

Speakers at the rally, including leaders from Jamaat-e-Islami, Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis, and other allied parties, accused India of aggressive behavior and criticized the Bangladeshi government for being submissive in foreign policy. They alleged that India was pushing its Muslim citizens into Bangladesh and violating prisoner exchange agreements. Several speakers also demanded that the government summon the Indian High Commissioner and take a stronger stance on border killings.

Following the rally, participants marched from Shahbagh’s Shaheed Osman Hadi Square through key city points before concluding at Paltan, calling for an end to border violence and push-in incidents.

US Vice President JD Vance stated that Iran could gain access to a $300 billion reconstruction fund if it fulfills certain conditions. The fund would be financed by a coalition of Gulf countries. In an interview with CBS on Monday, Vance said Iran’s access depends on meeting its commitments under the proposed arrangement.

Vance cautioned that Iranian hardliners might emphasize the benefits of the deal while downplaying the concessions required. He clarified that returning $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets is not part of the potential agreement, and the draft text has not yet been released. Supporters of a tougher stance on Iran have expressed concern that any new deal could allow Tehran to channel economic gains to regional allies and armed groups, echoing criticism from the Obama-era asset release.

Vance added that technical discussions would continue even after any agreement is signed. He emphasized that Iran would receive economic relief only if it verifiably refrains from developing or acquiring nuclear weapons. The US remains open to talks on asset releases and possible sanctions easing if Iran commits to long-term nuclear limits.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called on the media to pursue truthful and objective journalism. He made the appeal on Monday during a meeting at the Secretariat with chief executive officers and news editors of television channels. The prime minister emphasized that the media should present the truth to the public without engaging in political or governmental flattery. He also sought the cooperation of the media in bringing about positive change in the country.

During the meeting, participants discussed the current challenges facing the television industry, including professional difficulties for journalists, job security, and issues related to media freedom. The discussion highlighted the importance of maintaining journalistic integrity while addressing the sector’s ongoing crises.

The prime minister’s remarks underscored the government’s expectation that the media will play a constructive role in national development through responsible reporting and adherence to factual accuracy.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced in parliament that a strong Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) will be established, with a search committee being formed to appoint the commission’s chairman and commissioners. He made the remarks on Monday during the discussion on the supplementary budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year, addressing the additional grant request for the ACC on behalf of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

The minister explained that the search committee provision existed in previous laws, and although the interim government’s ordinance was not adopted, the earlier law has been revived. He noted that the Chief Justice recently appointed his representative to the committee after a long delay, enabling the government to proceed with its formation. Ahmed emphasized that the government had been sincere in its efforts but faced delays in cooperation.

He added that this is an interim arrangement until the Anti-Corruption Commission Bill is passed in parliament, after which a stronger and more independent commission will be formed to address corruption comprehensively.

The Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) has announced new and stricter rules for the visa appointment process, including changes to appointment slots, webfile uploads, and medical visa procedures. The updated guidelines, published on Monday, specify that applicants can sign up and upload webfiles between 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., while appointment booking will begin at 5:00 p.m. for those who successfully upload their webfiles.

According to the directive, the uploaded webfile must be the original PDF of the visa application form and cannot be older than 30 days. Any altered, edited, or tampered files will not be accepted. For medical visas, IVAC stated that applicants must visit the specific hospital for which the visa was issued. Changing hospitals requires prior approval from the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO).

The notice further warns that changing hospitals without FRRO approval will be considered a violation of visa regulations and may result in future travel restrictions to India.

Road Transport Minister Sheikh Robiul Alam informed the National Parliament that despite a High Court ban, vehicles such as autorickshaws, battery-powered rickshaws, nosimon, korimon, and bhotbhoti continue to operate on highways. He stated that joint operations are being conducted at key highway points by the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA), highway police, and district administrations to address the situation.

The minister made these remarks on Monday in response to a question from Rangpur-3 MP Mahbubur Rahman Belal during a parliamentary session chaired by Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed. In the same session, Sheikh Robiul Alam also provided updates on other transport-related matters, including the number of registered motorcycles in the country and the inclusion of Narayanganj city in the proposed MRT Line-2 route.

The ongoing enforcement efforts aim to ensure compliance with the High Court directive and improve highway safety by restricting unauthorized vehicles from operating on major routes.

Mohammad Selim Uddin, Dhaka North City Jamaat-e-Islami chief and mayoral candidate, has alleged that a group is deliberately attacking religious institutions and shrines across Bangladesh to falsely implicate Jamaat-e-Islami. He made the remarks on Monday while visiting injured khatib Abdul Momen of Mirpur Mazar Mosque at Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital in Dhaka.

Selim Uddin said these attacks aim to destabilize the country and destroy religious harmony. He demanded that those responsible for the shrine attacks and vandalism be identified and brought to justice swiftly. During the visit, party leaders offered prayers for the injured khatib’s recovery.

Later, Selim Uddin met the family of martyr Abdul Hannan in Mirpur-13, honoring the sacrifices of those killed and injured in the July uprising. He reiterated his call for the prosecution of all individuals involved in past massacres.

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has concluded hearings on the appeal concerning BNP leader Aslam Chowdhury’s candidacy for the Chattogram-4 constituency. The four-member bench, headed by the Chief Justice, has scheduled June 30 for delivering its verdict on whether Chowdhury can take oath as a Member of Parliament.

The dispute originated from allegations of loan default against Aslam Chowdhury. On January 18, the Election Commission declared his nomination valid, but a bank challenged that decision in the High Court, which later dismissed the petition. The bank and Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Md. Anwar Siddiqui subsequently appealed to the Appellate Division. On February 3, the court allowed the appeal, permitting Chowdhury to contest the election but ordered that the results remain withheld until the appeal’s resolution. Despite this, Chowdhury was unofficially declared the winner in the February 12 election.

Senior lawyers from both sides, along with two court-appointed amicus curiae, participated in the final hearing. The Election Commission is expected to await the June 30 verdict before announcing the official result.

Jamaat-e-Islami lawmaker Saiful Islam on Monday demanded a statement under Rule 300 in Bangladesh’s National Parliament after Prime Minister’s Information Adviser Zahedur Rahman was reportedly denied entry into New Delhi. Speaking on a point of order, the MP said that despite proper diplomatic communication, Rahman was kept waiting for two hours at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Airport before being allowed entry, after which he chose to return.

The lawmaker questioned whether the incident reflected a diplomatic failure and urged the government to clarify what actions had been taken. In response, Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed said the issue did not qualify as a point of order but could be considered if a formal notice was submitted.

The incident has drawn attention to diplomatic procedures and the handling of official visits, though no further government response was recorded in the session.

Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Susan Ryle met with the Leader of the Opposition and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman MP on Monday at the opposition leader’s office in the National Parliament Building. The meeting took place in a cordial and positive atmosphere, attended by senior officials from both sides, including Australian First Secretaries Harry Thomson and Anna Peterson.

Discussions covered Dr. Rahman’s upcoming visit to Australia, the roles of government and opposition in strengthening democracy after the national election, and ways to reinforce parliamentary democracy. The two sides also exchanged views on achieving a sustainable solution to the Rohingya crisis and enhancing Bangladesh’s economic prospects, with particular emphasis on the energy sector.

During the meeting, the Australian High Commissioner praised Jamaat-e-Islami’s constructive role in parliament, and both parties explored avenues to advance mutual bilateral interests in the future.

The government has decided to temporarily relocate the Mohakhali bus terminal depot to Purbachal as part of a broader plan to reduce Dhaka’s chronic traffic congestion. Buses from the Gulistan area will be shifted to Sayedabad and Kanchpur. The decision was made on Monday at the third high-level meeting on traffic management modernization, chaired by Prime Minister Tareque Rahman at the Secretariat. Communication expert Md. Hadiuzzaman and administrators of Dhaka’s two city corporations briefed reporters after the meeting.

Hadiuzzaman said the temporary depot relocation aims to reduce terminal-centered traffic jams, with buses arriving at terminals only at scheduled times. Alternative sites have also been identified for Sayedabad and Fulbaria terminals. A detailed proposal is expected within seven days, after which implementation will begin. Authorities also plan to introduce a modern traffic signal system in Shahbagh next week.

Officials from both city corporations confirmed joint cooperation in the relocation process. The meeting also discussed the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project’s future, emphasizing its potential as an effective transport corridor, and addressed plans to rehabilitate street vendors rather than evict them.

A ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States, brokered by President Donald Trump, has placed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu under new political and diplomatic pressure. Caught between Trump’s stance and the hardline position of his own coalition partners, Netanyahu faces a difficult balancing act. On Sunday, he posted a birthday message to Trump on social media but made no public comment on the ceasefire or the ongoing conflict along the Lebanon border.

Several members of Netanyahu’s government criticized the agreement, calling it harmful to Israel and the free world, and arguing that it fails to ensure Israel’s security. Trump has stated that he wants the Iran conflict to be a thing of the past and urged both Israel and Hezbollah to halt hostilities. He described Hezbollah’s recent rocket attack on northern Israel as minor and urged Israeli restraint, despite calls from Netanyahu’s allies for a strong response.

Analysts suggest the Lebanon issue may be part of the broader Iran-US deal, though full details remain undisclosed. Israel is not a direct party to the agreement, leaving uncertainty over what is expected from it.

The European Union (EU) has highly praised Bangladesh for its disaster management initiatives, describing the country as a global role model in disaster preparedness, relief operations, and post-disaster rehabilitation. The commendation came from EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller during a courtesy meeting with Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu at the Secretariat on Monday morning.

During the meeting, Ambassador Miller said the EU would extend further cooperation to Bangladesh in key areas such as earthquake rescue operations, early warning systems, and the construction of rescue centers. He also expressed hope that relations between Bangladesh and EU member states would deepen during the current government’s tenure. Miller noted that Bangladesh’s preparedness and rehabilitation efforts have set an example on the global stage.

Minister Dulu thanked the EU for its continued support in disaster and development sectors and sought stronger diplomatic efforts from the EU to expedite the safe repatriation of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar. State Minister Engineer M. Iqbal Hossain and Secretary Saidur Rahman Khan were also present at the meeting.

On June 15, 2026, an article by editor Maruf Kamal Khan in the newspaper Amar Desh called for the establishment of an independent media commission to restore and strengthen press freedom in Bangladesh following the end of what he described as a fascist regime. The piece traced the historical suppression of journalism from the 1975 BAKSAL era to recent years, arguing that fear, greed, and political subservience had long undermined the media’s ability to resist authoritarianism.

The author recounted how successive governments, particularly under Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Sheikh Hasina, restricted press freedom through newspaper closures, arrests, and censorship. He contrasted these periods with what he termed the “golden era” of journalistic freedom under President Ziaur Rahman. The article emphasized that a free press is essential for democracy, accountability, and national reconstruction.

Khan urged the current democratic government, led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, to form a media commission headed by a former chief justice, including representatives from ministries, editors, unions, and the National Press Club. He also called for reviewing cases against journalists, reviving the Press Trust, and ensuring editors’ dignity and journalists’ safety.

Widespread allegations of irregularities, favoritism, and nepotism have surfaced in the preparation of government aid and incentive lists for farmers affected by heavy rainfall and flash floods in Nikli upazila of Kishoreganj. Local farmers claim that genuine victims, sharecroppers, and smallholders were excluded, while names of influential individuals, political activists, and their relatives were included. A written complaint has been filed with the Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) demanding investigation into the alleged misconduct.

According to the report, thousands of acres of ripe paddy were submerged during April’s unseasonal floods, causing severe losses to farmers. The government announced humanitarian and incentive programs to support affected farmers. The upazila agriculture office collected data and submitted 3,180 names, of which 2,180 were approved by the Disaster Management and Relief Ministry. However, new allegations emerged during relief distribution in Singpur union, where several farmers claimed they were unfairly excluded.

The UNO stated that there is no scope for favoritism in the list preparation but assured that any written complaint would be investigated seriously to ensure fair distribution of aid.