A case has been filed against 34 individuals—including two former MPs, a former superintendent of police, and other senior officers—for the 2012 custodial death of a BNP leader in Sherpur. The deceased, Abu Bakr Siddiqui Bachchu, then vice-president of Sherpur District Krishak Dal, was allegedly detained by the Detective Branch (DB) at the order of then-SP Anisur Rahman and former MP Atiur Rahman Atik. The following day, Bachchu’s lifeless body was found at his home. Family members allege he was killed solely for his involvement with the BNP.

In Roumari upazila of Kurigram, a local Jamaat leader has been accused of assaulting a government accountant for refusing to sign pension documents. The accused, Kader Mollah, allegedly attacked Upazila Accounts Officer Raja Mia after the latter declined to sign retirement benefit papers due to discrepancies. Mollah, accompanied by several Jamaat members, including his wife’s associates, reportedly stormed the office demanding approval of the documents. The injured officer is receiving treatment at Roumari Health Complex.

Police have arrested four individuals, including Kamal Hossain alias 'Moyla Kamal', while they were allegedly preparing for a rally in Dhaka’s Mirpur area late Monday night.

The other detainees have been identified as Taijul Islam Raihan, Sanjit Kumar Mitra, and Lokman Hossain Molla.

According to Mohammad Maksudur Rahman, Deputy Commissioner of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), the arrests were made on charges of planning an unauthorized rally and possible subversive activities. He further claimed that the individuals belong to a banned organization, referring to the group as the “prohibited Awami League.”

All four have been sent to jail following their arrest.

Note: The mention of Awami League as a "banned organization" appears to be either a clerical error or misinformation, as the Awami League is the ruling political party in Bangladesh. This point requires clarification or verification from official sources.

At a protest rally in Pallabi, Dhaka, BNP leader Aminul Haque emphasized the party's desire for a democratic environment through fair, festive elections. Citing the 31-point reform plan by acting chairman Tarique Rahman, he called for institutional reforms. Haque highlighted the people’s 17-year struggle for free elections and stressed peaceful coexistence and freedom of expression. He also vowed justice for recent killings if BNP assumes power. The event was organized by SPGRC Kurmitola and the Urdu-Speaking Youth Student Movement.

Government employees at the Bangladesh Secretariat continued protests on Tuesday, demanding the repeal of the Government Service (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025. The ordinance allows dismissal without departmental proceedings for certain offenses, which employees call repressive. Protesters, led by the Secretariat Officers and Employees Unity Forum, issued an ultimatum to the government, warning of divisional conferences and a larger movement if demands are unmet. Memorandums were submitted to ministry advisors, and slogans denouncing the law were chanted during rallies and marches inside the Secretariat.

The Supreme Court of Bangladesh has published the full 229-page verdict in the Holey Artisan attack case, sentencing seven militants to life imprisonment until death. Originally sentenced to death in 2019 by a trial court, the High Court commuted their sentences, citing the brutality of the 2016 attack and its global impact on Bangladesh’s image. The militants were part of Neo-JMB and killed 22 people, including foreigners, in the Dhaka café siege. Two police officers also died during the rescue operation.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan warned that Israel’s attack on Iran has triggered a spiral of violence, endangering the entire region’s security. In a phone call with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Erdoğan stressed that the region cannot endure another war. He emphasized the importance of diplomacy and urged a return to talks to resolve Iran’s nuclear issue. He also warned that the crisis must not overshadow Gaza’s humanitarian disaster, as it could escalate risks in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.

Russia has expressed its willingness to mediate the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that President Vladimir Putin is prepared to help facilitate peace if needed. However, Moscow sees no indication from Israel that it is open to mediation or a peaceful resolution. Despite its strong ties with Iran, Russia continues to maintain relations with Israel, carefully balancing its diplomatic approach. Experts note that Russia genuinely seeks a political solution while managing its complex relationships in the region.

To celebrate the birthday of Dr. Zubaida Rahman, a two-day tree plantation campaign has been organized across various parts of Dhaka.

Moksedul Momin Mithun, Member Secretary of the group Amra BNP Poribar (We Are the BNP Family), confirmed the initiative. The campaign will officially launch on Tuesday at 5:30 PM at the premises of Shaheed Zia’s mausoleum in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar. Senior BNP leaders, led by Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, are expected to attend the inauguration ceremony.

Qatar has strongly condemned Israel’s recent attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities, describing the actions as reckless and warning of severe repercussions. The attacks occurred while Iran was engaged in a positive diplomatic process with the United States, involving several regional countries. Qatar continues to play an active mediating role and believes the U.S. is interested in reaching a diplomatic agreement. Doha is committed to working toward a ceasefire between Israel and Iran to prevent further escalation.

The police arrested Zubayer Islam, general secretary of the Tanoor Upazila unit of the Rajshahi Youth League, as he attempted to flee to India on Monday morning.

Zubayer was detained at the Darshana International Checkpost when he appeared with his passport at immigration. Police records revealed multiple cases filed against him, including charges of violent clashes, assault, use of explosives, extortion, and intimidation.

According to police reports, these cases were lodged at Tanoor police station in September last year. The authorities continue to investigate the matter.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for an immediate end to the Israel-Iran conflict, expressing deep concern over the sudden escalation in the Middle East. Speaking during a summit in Kazakhstan, Xi emphasized peaceful resolution and China's willingness to mediate. He condemned violations of national sovereignty and warned against military solutions. Meanwhile, Beijing has started evacuating its citizens from both Iran and Israel. The conflict intensified after Israel launched “Operation Rising Lion,” targeting key Iranian military and nuclear facilities on June 12.

China has accused U.S. President Donald Trump of escalating the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict by urging citizens to leave Tehran. The accusation follows Israel’s airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites, aimed at halting Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Tehran insists its nuclear program is peaceful. The five-day conflict risks spreading across the Middle East. China urged restraint from nations influencing Israel and called on its citizens to leave Israel promptly. Nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran have also broken down amid the tensions.

During a break in the Consensus Commission meeting, BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed told reporters that if the BNP forms the government, opposition parties will be given leadership roles in key parliamentary standing committees — based on the number of seats they hold.

These important committees include:

The Public Accounts Committee

The Privileges Committee

The Estimates Committee

The Public Undertakings Committee

Ahmed also mentioned that ongoing discussions around amending Article 69 of the Constitution have reached a consensus among all parties on two critical issues: votes of confidence and money bills. Under the proposed amendments, MPs must follow their party's stance on these two matters.

However, the BNP has proposed that MPs should not be allowed to vote independently on issues related to national security. He added that all parties have also agreed to reserve 100 parliamentary seats for women.

Fardeen Ehsan Mahim, student coordinator in Pirgacha, Rangpur, was detained for nearly three hours by students protesting corruption and misuse of power. Accused of embezzling nearly one crore BDT and nepotism in government aid programs, Mahim failed to respond to the allegations. Students claim he exploited his leadership position since August. Mahim denied financial misconduct, admitting communication gaps. Authorities have promised an investigation. The Upazila Nirbahi Officer avoided direct comment on irregularities in aid distribution under programs like VGF, VGD, and EGPP.