Leaders and activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its affiliated organizations in Kaukhali upazila of Pirojpur held a protest march and sit-in program on Tuesday morning. The event was organized to demand a ban on Awami League activities and to ensure the safety of people's lives and property. The program took place in several areas of the upazila under the direction of Ahmad Sohel Manzur, Member of Parliament for Pirojpur-2 and State Minister for Housing and Public Works.

The sit-in and protest were held at Bekutia, Chourasta, and Amrajuri Ferry Ghat, attended by local BNP leaders including upazila BNP president and former upazila chairman S M Ahsan Kabir, organizational secretary Rafiqul Islam, and other leaders from the youth, volunteer, and student wings. A large number of activists from BNP and its associated bodies participated in the program.

The event reflected local BNP’s continued mobilization efforts in response to political tensions in the region, though no incidents or official reactions were reported in the source.

A poor couple from Nandigram in Bogura, Rokibul Islam Rokib and Sharmin Khatun, became emotional after receiving a gift from Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. The couple had long suffered from a lack of clean water, unable to afford a tube well and relying on neighbors who eventually stopped helping. The financial assistance was provided on behalf of the Prime Minister to address their hardship, and immediate steps were taken to ease their water shortage until a tube well could be installed.

According to local sources, Rokibul is a Jubo Dal activist. A video highlighting Jubo Dal’s humanitarian activities circulated on social media, drawing attention to the family’s situation. The Upazila Jubo Dal’s senior joint convener, Abdur Rouf Rubel, visited their home before the assistance was arranged.

The Department of Public Health Engineering in Bogura has also taken notice of the issue. Its executive engineer, Md. Golam Kibria, said discussions are underway to allocate a twin-pit latrine under the National Sanitation Project alongside the tube well installation.

Sylhet Deputy Commissioner (DC) Sarwar Alam left for Dhaka on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, after his recall order from the Ministry of Public Administration took effect. Additional District Magistrate Pinky Saha has taken over as acting DC. Before departing, Sarwar Alam posted a farewell message on Facebook thanking Sylhet residents for their support.

The recall order, issued suddenly on Sunday, did not specify reasons or name a permanent replacement. The decision sparked protests in Sylhet, where various professional and social groups demanded the withdrawal of the order. Several Islamic parties, including Jamaat, also called for the recall to be canceled, while the BNP remained largely silent. Sources indicated that Sarwar Alam had drawn attention for his recent initiatives to ensure transparency in the financial management of the Hazrat Shahjalal (R.) and Hazrat Shah Paran (R.) shrines.

Government adviser Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman stated that the transfer was unrelated to the shrine issue and might involve state confidentiality. Before leaving, Sarwar Alam deposited an additional Tk 500,000 from the district fund into the shrine’s new Sonali Bank account, bringing the total to Tk 2.265 million.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman attended a state banquet hosted by Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Dalian on Tuesday night, local time. The event was organized in honor of heads of state and government attending the World Economic Forum. Rahman was accompanied by his wife, Zubaida Rahman, at the dinner.

Other prime ministers present at the banquet included Kim Min Seok of South Korea, Nyam Osorin Uchral of Mongolia, Amadou Oury Bah of Guinea, Milojko Spajic of Montenegro, and Olzhas Bektenov of Kazakhstan. According to Prime Minister Rahman’s adviser Mahdi Amin, the gathering allowed for open discussions among the leaders. Rahman arrived in Dalian on Monday night after a two-day visit to Malaysia and received a red-carpet welcome at Dalian International Airport.

Following his participation in the World Economic Forum the next morning, Rahman is scheduled to travel to Beijing by bullet train in the afternoon.

The Jagannath University (JNU) unit of Chhatra Dal held a sit-in and protest rally on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in front of the university’s main gate. The demonstration was organized to protest what the group described as the Awami League’s subversive activities and the operations of a banned organization. Chhatra Dal activists had maintained a vigilant presence on campus and surrounding areas the previous night. The rally marched through various campus roads before concluding with a brief assembly.

During the program, JNU Chhatra Dal convener Mehedi Hasan Himel accused the Awami League of undermining democracy, voting rights, and human rights, asserting that students would resist any such activities. Member secretary Shamsul Arefin stated that attempts by banned organizations to hold programs around June 23 would be opposed, emphasizing the group’s commitment to maintaining a peaceful campus environment. Other leaders, including joint convener Suman Sardar, were also present.

The event reflected Chhatra Dal’s stance against what it termed fascist politics and its pledge to protect student rights and campus peace.

BNP lawmaker Rehana Akter Ranu, representing a reserved women’s seat, made sharp remarks during the general discussion on the proposed 2026–27 national budget in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad on Tuesday. She warned that if Sheikh Hasina were to return to power, those who had turned their Facebook profile pictures red would face severe consequences. The session was presided over by Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Bir Bikrom.

Addressing opposition members, Ranu urged them to place trust in the current prime minister and cooperate with the government instead of preparing for another movement. She further referenced the documentary “Aynaghar,” claiming it showed a chair used to give electric shocks to opposition leaders, and demanded that Sheikh Hasina be brought back and subjected to the same treatment.

Her comments came amid ongoing parliamentary debate over the proposed national budget, reflecting heightened political tensions and partisan rhetoric within the legislature.

Public hearings, human chains, and demonstrations were held on Tuesday in various areas of Bogura’s newly formed Mokamtola and Shibganj upazilas over proposed name changes of several unions. The events aimed to collect local opinions and ensure public participation in finalizing the new names. One such hearing for the ‘Simanta Union’ took place at Jagannathpur High School field, where residents, representatives, and community members shared their views and suggestions.

Organizers stated that the collected opinions would be submitted to the relevant authorities to reflect public sentiment in the naming process. However, disagreements arose over the venue of the ‘Diganta Union’ hearing, leading to protests at Rahbal Bazar. Demonstrators argued for a more accessible location and demanded a separate hearing there. The situation calmed after local political leader Rokon-ud-Doula Rubel assured them of an additional hearing.

A similar hearing for the newly formed ‘Mirbari Union’ was held at Betgari Mirbari Government Primary School field. Local sources said authorities are holding hearings across new unions to prioritize public opinion, though disputes over venues have sparked widespread discussion.

In Bangladesh’s parliament on June 23, 2026, Jamaat-e-Islami demanded a statement from the home minister regarding former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s recent remark about the murder of Sharif Osman Hadi. The issue was raised by Shafiqul Islam Masud, MP from Patuakhali-2, under a point of order. He also sought updates on the health condition of BNP senior leader and MP Mirza Abbas, and raised questions about two ruling party MPs allegedly involved in loan default cases.

Masud said that no official update had been provided on Mirza Abbas’s health and that Mamata Banerjee’s comment had fueled rumors surrounding the Hadi murder case. He urged the home ministry to brief parliament to prevent further speculation. In response, Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed informed the house that Mirza Abbas had written to parliament confirming his gradual recovery and would return once fully fit.

The Speaker further clarified that matters under judicial consideration and rumors could not be discussed in parliament, adding that any court decision affecting an MP’s membership would be communicated in due course.

Two platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed in Sherpur to maintain internal law and order and address potential security risks. Starting early Monday, BGB members began patrolling various parts of the district under the supervision of two executive magistrates. Their presence was visible in key areas of the district town, Sadar upazila, and Nakla town.

District Magistrate and Deputy Commissioner Farida Yasmin stated that BGB members are patrolling alongside other law enforcement agencies to keep the situation stable. She emphasized that the deployment aims to ensure normalcy in internal security. According to Md. Mizanur Rahman, Assistant Director of the 39th BGB Battalion in Mymensingh, the Ministry of Home Affairs ordered the deployment across five districts, including Sherpur.

The BGB will coordinate with the district administration and other law enforcement agencies and remain on duty until June 30, as part of the ministry’s directive to strengthen local security operations.

Police in Katiadi upazila of Kishoreganj have arrested four local leaders of the Awami League and its affiliated organizations under the Anti-Terrorism Act. The detainees include Jamal Mia, vice president of Katiadi municipal Awami League; Ruhul Amin Shakil, former convener of the upazila Jubo League; Md. Al-Amin, vice president of Masua Union Awami League; and Mosharraf Hossain Payel, former vice president of the municipal Chhatra League. The arrests were made during a late-night operation on Tuesday.

According to Katiadi Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge Rafiqul Islam, the four were detained in connection with a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act. Following their arrest, they were presented before the court on Tuesday afternoon. The report did not specify details of the case or the alleged offenses.

The incident marks a significant local law enforcement action involving multiple levels of Awami League leadership in Katiadi, though further legal proceedings and case details remain undisclosed.

BNP reserved seat Member of Parliament Rehana Akter Ranu demanded that banned Awami League president Sheikh Hasina be brought back to the country and given an electric shock in the so-called 'mirror room' chair. She made the statement on Tuesday while participating in the general discussion on the proposed 2026–27 national budget in the Jatiya Sangsad.

Ranu urged opposition unity, warning that if Sheikh Hasina returned to power, those who once supported her would suffer. She also mentioned meeting families of 11 people killed in the July uprising in Feni, who expressed anger toward the police and judiciary for failing to arrest or detain suspects. Additionally, Ranu accused several bank owners of embezzling public money and living abroad in luxury, calling for their properties to be auctioned to repay depositors. She further criticized nurses in government hospitals for mistreating patients.

The remarks drew attention for their harsh tone and came amid ongoing parliamentary debate on the national budget and governance issues.

Leaders and activists of the Shalla Upazila unit of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its affiliated organizations held a protest march and rally on Tuesday afternoon in Shalla, Sunamganj. The demonstration began at 2 p.m. from the BNP’s local office on College Road and moved through several streets before concluding with a protest meeting at the old upazila parishad premises. The event was organized under the directive of the central BNP and led by senior joint convener Abdul Awal.

Speakers at the rally accused the banned Awami League of engaging in repression and abduction politics, claiming that the people had rejected the party. They urged BNP members to focus on the welfare of the people rather than personal gain and to resist any form of anarchy or infiltration within the party. The speakers also emphasized the need to remember years of political persecution and continue working for the country and its citizens.

According to the speakers, the BNP government assumed power with a heavy debt burden but has already distributed family and agriculture cards to beneficiaries as part of its welfare initiatives announced by Tarique Rahman.

Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad told the Bangladesh Parliament on Tuesday that no state activity is more important than a parliamentary session. He made the remark while responding to opposition leader Shafiqul Rahman’s concern over ministers’ absence during budget discussions. The Speaker urged the Chief Whip to ensure ministers attend sessions on time, listen to members’ statements about their ministries, and take corrective measures when possible.

The opposition leader noted that ministers or their representatives are often absent when their ministries are discussed, questioning whether such absence aligns with parliamentary norms. The Speaker reiterated that ministers should prioritize attending sessions despite other engagements. The session began a few minutes late, with several ministers absent initially, including the finance, home, and education ministers.

The Speaker also addressed issues of small group discussions during sessions, urging members to maintain discipline. He confirmed that the parliamentary telephone directory is being prepared but delayed due to incomplete member information. The Chief Whip proposed creating similar directories for ministries to improve communication, a suggestion supported by the public administration minister.

A protest march and rally were organized by the Mirzaganj Upazila unit of the BNP and its affiliated organizations on Tuesday morning, opposing what they described as the banned Awami League’s misconduct and violent activities. The procession began from the Subidkhali College Road area and concluded at the court premises, followed by a protest gathering.

Speakers at the event included former vice president of the upazila BNP Professor Mostafizur Rahman, former general secretary Md. Jahangir Alam Farazi, vice president Anwar Sikdar, Aminul Islam Khokon, and local BNP leaders Shahin Chowdhury Pasha and Hasibul Gani Munir Khondaker. Separate protest marches were also held later in the day by the Jubo Dal and Chhatra Dal, with their respective leaders in attendance.

On Monday afternoon, another BNP procession took place under the leadership of upazila BNP president Shahabuddin Nannu Munshi, joined by several senior party figures. The events reflect continued local-level political mobilization in Mirzaganj.

Two separate protest programs were held in Dinajpur on Tuesday opposing the alleged violent activities of the banned Awami League. The events were organized by the district unit of the Volunteer Party and the group 'Amra July Joddha'. At noon, the Dinajpur District Volunteer Party, led by convener Russel Ali Chowdhury Limon, organized a motorcycle procession that started from Maharaja Mor, paraded through key city roads, and ended at the same point.

Participants in the motorcycle rally chanted slogans against terrorism, anarchy, and illegal activities attributed to the banned Awami League. They called for unity and public awareness to maintain peace, order, and a democratic environment in the country. Leaders and activists from the Volunteer Party and other affiliated organizations of the BNP joined the rally.

Earlier in the morning, the Dinajpur district branch of 'Amra July Joddha' held a sit-in program in front of the Dinajpur Municipality, also protesting against the banned Awami League’s alleged terrorist activities and urging people to resist them.