Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahid Uddin Swapon and Water Resources Minister Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie are set to leave Dhaka on Tuesday night to join Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman during his official visit to China. The information was confirmed by BNP Media Cell member Shayrul Kabir Khan, who said the two ministers will accompany the Prime Minister in Beijing as part of his delegation.

According to the BNP Media Cell, the ministers will be involved in several key issues during the visit. With their inclusion, three full ministers are now accompanying the Prime Minister on the China trip, including the Foreign Minister. Tarique Rahman began his overseas tour on Sunday afternoon, first visiting Malaysia at the invitation of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim before proceeding directly to China at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

During the China visit, Tarique Rahman will hold bilateral talks with Premier Li Qiang on June 25 and meet President Xi Jinping on June 26. He is also attending the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions (Summer Davos Forum) in Dalian from June 23 to 25, where over 1,700 delegates from more than 90 countries are participating.

Jamaat-e-Islami lawmaker and mother of July Revolution martyr Jabir Ibrahim, Rokeya Begum, told Parliament that the abolition of fascist systems is impossible without visible justice for the July killings. Speaking during the national budget debate, she said the main demand of the martyr families is to ensure justice for every killing and to present regular updates on trial progress in Parliament. She recalled her son’s death during the uprising and said the blood of countless martyrs still cries out for justice.

Rokeya Begum noted that the 2026–27 budget allocates 3 billion taka for monthly stipends and housing aid for martyr families and injured fighters but stressed that justice remains their top priority. Citing the law minister’s earlier statement, she said 80 cases of crimes against humanity from July are under the International Crimes Tribunal, with seven verdicts delivered and 51 still under investigation. She also raised concerns about the slow pace of trials and the large number of fugitives.

Law Minister Asaduzzaman responded that the government provides legal protection to July fighters within the existing framework and is ready to expand it if needed.

Leaders and activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its affiliated organizations held a protest rally and demonstration in Purbadhala, Netrokona, on Tuesday afternoon. The event was organized to denounce what they described as nationwide unrest and sabotage attempts by the banned Awami League and its associated groups. The rally began in front of the BNP’s local office on Khadya Godam Road and concluded at Jamtala Gorurhata intersection, followed by a brief protest meeting.

At the meeting, Abu Taher Talukdar, former convener of the Netrokona district BNP and current convener of the Purbadhala upazila BNP, urged vigilance to prevent any acts of violence or instability. He accused local Chhatra League activists of previously attempting to create unrest through sudden processions and warned that such actions would no longer be tolerated. Other BNP leaders also spoke, calling for unity to maintain peace and stability.

Participants pledged to resist any acts of sabotage or violence and called on law enforcement agencies to take necessary measures to uphold public order.

A Dhaka court has fixed September 20 as the new date for submission of the investigation report in a corruption case filed against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 16 others. The case involves allegations of irregularities, abuse of power, and financial losses to the state in connection with the Meghna-Gomti Bridge toll collection contract. The decision was made on June 23 by Acting Judge Mohammad Alamgir of the Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge’s Court after the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) failed to submit the report within the previous deadline.

According to the case details, in 2016, Computer Network Systems (CNS) Limited was awarded the toll collection contract through a direct procurement process, bypassing an ongoing tender and competitive bidding. The company received 17.75 percent of total toll revenue as service charges, amounting to about Tk 489 crore, while previous and subsequent contracts for similar services cost significantly less. Based on comparative data, the ACC alleges that the state incurred a financial loss of approximately Tk 309 crore due to the sole-source contract.

The ACC filed the case on October 12 last year under various sections of the Anti-Corruption Act and the Penal Code.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and opposition leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has called on the government to ensure justice for past killings and disappearances or to find a way to step down. Speaking as chief guest at a rally organized by the 11-Party Alliance in Bijoynagar, Dhaka, on Tuesday, he accused the ruling authorities of failing to deliver on their promises to investigate crimes committed during the previous regime. The event was held to demand justice for alleged murders and atrocities under what he described as a fascist government.

Rahman alleged that despite earlier commitments to end oppression, the current administration has continued violence, claiming that 600 people were killed in the past four months. He criticized the government for political interference in banks, universities, and local administration, warning that the country was again heading toward one-party authoritarian rule. He also cited recent killings of political activists, including a student leader in Gaibandha, as examples of ongoing injustice.

Concluding his speech, Rahman urged supporters to prepare for a new revolution to free the nation from corruption and authoritarianism, asserting that Jamaat would not compromise with any form of fascism.

A Comilla University employee, Masud Rana, who works as a plumber in the engineering section, was seen participating in a Jubo Dal protest in Kandirpar, Comilla, on Tuesday afternoon during official working hours without taking any leave. Videos and photos of him leading slogans at the demonstration quickly spread on social media.

According to sources, the protest was organized by the Comilla South District Jubo Dal to resist what they described as disorder by the banned Awami League. University officials confirmed that Masud Rana had not applied for leave, and his participation in political activities during office hours drew negative reactions from many within the institution.

Acting Registrar Nurul Karim Chowdhury stated that no government employee is allowed to join a rally during office hours and that the matter would be investigated and reported to higher authorities if proven. The university’s Pro-Vice Chancellor, Professor Dr. Masuda Kamal, reiterated that employees cannot take part in demonstrations during work time.

Opposition leader and Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has alleged that efforts are underway to suppress justice in the murder case of Sharif Osman Hadi, describing him as a symbol of revolution. Speaking as the chief guest at a rally organized by the 11-Party Alliance in Bijoynagar, Dhaka, on Tuesday, he said that the charge sheet in the case has not yet been filed and questioned whose interests were being protected by the delay.

The rally was held to demand justice for all enforced disappearances, killings, and massacres allegedly committed during the rule of what he termed the “fascist Awami government.” Dr. Rahman criticized the current ruling party, saying that despite earlier promises to investigate past political violence, it has failed to deliver justice and that around 600 people have been killed in the past four months. He also accused the ruling party of killing its own activists.

Dr. Rahman vowed that his party would not retreat from the struggle and called on supporters to protect the country’s independence and sovereignty with unity and faith.

Deputy Speaker and Netrokona-1 MP Barrister Kaiser Kamal called for unity beyond political differences to ensure the development of Kalmakanda. Speaking as chief guest at a views-exchange meeting organized by the upazila administration on Tuesday afternoon, he emphasized that all parties must work together for progress. He highlighted plans for a bypass and highway around Kalmakanda Sadar to ease traffic congestion, boost trade, and improve agricultural transport, which he said would invigorate the local economy.

Kamal also discussed long-term goals to transform Kalmakanda into a modern and planned township, including the potential establishment of a municipality to enhance drainage, waste management, and civic services. He stressed education and sports as tools to keep youth away from drugs and crime, announcing initiatives for a sports stadium, training center, and a technical or engineering college. He urged contractors and engineers to maintain quality in all development projects funded by public money.

The meeting was chaired by Netrokona Deputy Commissioner Khandaker Mushfiqur Rahman and attended by representatives from various political, social, and religious groups.

Members of the newly formed committee of the Fisheries and Livestock Journalists Forum (FLJF) met with Fisheries, Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammad Aminur Rashid on Tuesday at the minister’s office in the Secretariat. The meeting was attended by the minister’s private secretary Pankaj Barua, senior information officer Md. Mamun Hasan, and assistant private secretary Md. Aminul Islam.

During the meeting, FLJF president Tarikul Islam Suman and general secretary Zahidur Rahman presented several proposals focused on development and sustainable management in the fisheries and livestock sectors. The minister listened attentively and urged journalists to highlight not only positive but also negative aspects of the sector.

Other FLJF office bearers and members, including vice president Mohammad Naimuddin, joint general secretary Bayezid Munshi, treasurer Shahjahan Molla, and several executive members, were also present at the meeting.

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi has called for the direct intervention of India’s Home Minister Amit Shah to halt the demolition and removal of Muslim religious structures in Rajasthan’s border districts. In a message posted on social media platform X on June 21, Owaisi alleged that local administrations in several border districts were deliberately targeting mosques, madrasas, and dargahs for demolition.

Citing information from AIMIM’s Bikaner district president Shafi Jamil Qasmi, Owaisi stated that four mosques and dargahs in Bikaner and nine more in Phalodi, Jaisalmer, and Barmer had already been demolished. He also claimed that eviction notices had been issued against more than a hundred other religious sites. According to Owaisi, the authorities justified the operations on national security grounds, first alleging that the structures were built on grazing land and later citing approval and documentation issues.

Owaisi described the demolitions as discriminatory and unlawful, urging Amit Shah to take immediate action to stop them. As of now, neither the Rajasthan state government nor the Union Home Ministry has issued an official response.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has issued an official explanation regarding the recent visit of Zahedur Rahman, information adviser to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, amid public discussion over the trip. Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Rahman entered Delhi using a private passport and a SAARC visa, stating that he came to attend a conference. After necessary verification, Indian authorities allowed him entry, but he later decided to return to Bangladesh without attending the event.

According to the report, Rahman arrived in Delhi on Sunday to join an international conference but faced a lengthy immigration inquiry at the airport, which drew attention in both countries. He currently serves as adviser on policy and strategy, information and broadcasting, and cultural affairs, holding a rank equivalent to a state minister. The Bangladesh High Commission and other parties helped secure his entry clearance.

Following the incident, Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned India’s acting high commissioner in Dhaka and handed over a formal note of protest.

Speaker of the National Parliament Hafiz Uddin Ahmed on Tuesday advised Law Minister Asaduzzaman to be mindful in his remarks, noting that the person he was addressing is a martyr’s mother. The exchange took place during a session of the 13th National Parliament.

Rokeya Begum, a female Member of Parliament and mother of July uprising martyr Jabir Ibrahim, spoke during the general discussion on the proposed 2026–27 national budget. She demanded budget allocation for the July Smriti Foundation, stating that its workers have not received salaries or allowances for three months. Rokeya Begum also said that while legal protection has been provided to the July fighters, they are not receiving political protection.

The Speaker’s intervention highlighted the sensitivity of the discussion, as it involved a family member of a national martyr raising concerns about budgetary and political recognition for those linked to the July uprising.

Rokeya Begum, a female Member of Parliament and mother of July uprising martyr child Jabir Ibrahim, stated that employees of the July Smriti Foundation have not received their salaries and allowances for the past three months. She made this demand for budget allocation during the general discussion on the proposed 2026–27 fiscal year budget in the 13th National Parliament session on Tuesday.

During her speech, Rokeya Begum also noted that although legal protection has been provided to the July fighters, they have not been given political protection. Her remarks highlighted the ongoing financial and institutional challenges faced by the foundation and its workers.

The issue was raised amid broader parliamentary discussions on the national budget, reflecting concerns about the welfare of organizations linked to historical movements and their recognition within state policy frameworks.

Citizen Initiative has expressed deep concern and anger over three recent violent incidents in Bangladesh: the killing of former student leader Saifullah Bari in Gaibandha’s Saghata, the brutal attack on activist Iftekhar Jamil’s father in Mymensingh’s Phulbaria, and the assault on journalist Mahfuzur Rahman Shishir in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi. The organization issued a statement on June 23, 2026, condemning these acts and calling for immediate action.

According to the report, the Mymensingh attack stemmed from a long-standing land dispute and social tensions, with the victim’s family alleging political influence and ongoing threats. In Gaibandha, the killing was linked to a school committee conflict, with local BNP and Jubo Dal members accused of involvement. The Dhaka incident involved Jamaat activists assaulting a reporter, for which the party later apologized.

Citizen Initiative emphasized that political identity must not shield criminals and urged authorities to ensure victims’ safety and conduct impartial investigations. It also called on all political, social, and religious groups to refrain from protecting offenders under political cover.

Ziaur Rahman Zia, vice president of the central committee of Jubo Dal, declared that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina must be brought to justice. He made the statement on Tuesday afternoon during a protest rally held on the Dhaka–Chattogram Highway in Mirsharai, Chattogram. The event was organized by the upazila, municipal, and Baraiyarhat municipal units of Jubo Dal, beginning at the upazila parishad premises and concluding at the Mirsharai Press Club grounds.

The rally was presided over by Sirajul Islam, convener of Jorarganj Thana Jubo Dal, and conducted by S. A. Sumon, coordinator of Mirsharai Thana Jubo Dal. Several central and district-level Jubo Dal leaders, including Ferdous Ahmed Munna, Hasan Muhammad Jasim Uddin, S. M. Murad Chowdhury, and Iftekhar Mahmud Zipson, addressed the gathering. Local BNP leaders were also present.

Following the speeches, participants chanted slogans supporting the central program and protested what they described as conspiracies against the country.