Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived in Beijing from Dalian on June 24, 2026, at 5:35 p.m. local time. He was received at the Chaoming Railway Station with a red carpet welcome and a guard of honor. His wife, Dr. Zubaida Rahman, accompanied him on the visit. From the station, the Prime Minister was escorted by a special motorcade to the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, where he and his delegation will stay during their time in Beijing.

Earlier in the day, Rahman departed from Dalian North Railway Station at 1:58 p.m. aboard a high-speed train. His delegation includes the foreign minister, the state minister for power, energy and mineral resources, and several advisers and press officials. Before traveling to Beijing, he attended the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, held at the Dalian International Conference Center.

This marks Rahman’s first overseas visit to Malaysia and China since assuming office as head of government on February 17, following his party’s landslide victory in the 13th national parliamentary election.

A complaint has been raised against Nasim Ahmed, assistant secretary for science and technology affairs of the Rajshahi University (RU) unit of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, for allegedly staying in a university dormitory one and a half years after completing his regular academic program. Nasim, a student of the 2018–19 session in the Statistics Department and a resident of Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Hall, reportedly continued living in room 321 even after his master’s results were published in December 2024.

Hall General Secretary Arif stated that university regulations require students to vacate dormitories after completing their studies, but Nasim remains in residence. He also claimed that the hall provost was aware of the situation but allowed Nasim to stay on humanitarian grounds. Nasim, however, said he vacated his official seat after his results and is now staying in a junior student’s room.

Hall Provost Professor Mahbubur Rahman confirmed that Nasim’s seat was canceled about seven months ago but acknowledged that he is still residing in the hall. The RU Chhatra Dal president said he was not yet aware of the full details.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar has urged an immediate end to ongoing oppression and torture against humanity across the world, including in the Middle East. In a statement issued to the media on Wednesday ahead of the United Nations’ International Day in Support of Victims of Torture on June 26, he condemned widespread human rights abuses and state-sponsored violence.

Porwar alleged that during the previous government’s 15-and-a-half-year rule, Bangladesh saw a sharp rise in enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and violence against women and children. He claimed that thousands of opposition activists, scholars, journalists, and lawyers were imprisoned under false charges, while corruption and suppression of free speech crippled the nation’s economy and democracy. He also referred to the 2024 student and public uprising, alleging mass killings and injuries.

He expressed solidarity with victims of oppression worldwide, citing ongoing violence in Gaza, other parts of the Middle East, and Iran. Porwar appealed to the United Nations, human rights organizations, and the OIC to stand by the persecuted and urged the current government to release all political prisoners.

BNP’s legal affairs secretary Barrister Badruddoza Badol has described the statements made by recently resigned assistant attorney generals with Jamaat affiliations as undesirable and politically motivated. He made the remarks on Wednesday afternoon in front of the Supreme Court’s annex court while reacting to their resignations.

Badol said that it is customary for government law officers such as the attorney general, deputy attorney general, and additional attorney general to resign voluntarily when a new government takes office. He criticized the officials who worked for four months under the current administration, receiving salaries and benefits, before resigning and making political comments. He termed their statements as politically influenced and unexpected.

He further urged the attorney general to review the files handled by those officers during their tenure to determine whether they worked in the government’s interest or against it. According to him, their recent allegations were baseless, politically motivated, and contrary to the responsibilities of their office.

During a press briefing in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a significant statement regarding Iran’s future direction. He said Iran has an extraordinary opportunity if it chooses to operate as a normal state rather than as a revolutionary movement. Rubio noted that such a shift could open new economic prospects and attract foreign investment, similar to other countries in the region. However, he clarified that any potential investments would not come from the US government or its funds.

Rubio emphasized that Iran’s political future depends on progress in upcoming discussions on several security-related issues. He also reiterated that once a final agreement is reached, Iran will not be allowed to impose tolls or fees in the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, he confirmed that talks concerning Lebanon will remain separate from the ongoing US-Iran negotiations.

The remarks, reported by Al Jazeera, highlight Washington’s conditional openness to Iran’s economic reintegration if Tehran alters its political stance and engages constructively in regional security talks.

Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will undertake his first state visit to China from Wednesday to Friday, marking his inaugural foreign trip since taking office. During the visit, he will attend the 17th Annual Meeting of the ‘New Champions’ in Dalian and witness the signing of several cooperation agreements between Bangladesh and China. The visit underscores the new government’s emphasis on strengthening ties with Beijing and attracting foreign investment, infrastructure collaboration, and trade facilitation.

Bangladesh’s economy has faced challenges since the 2024 political transition, including internal uncertainty and regional conflicts. China remains Bangladesh’s largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, hosting around a thousand Chinese enterprises that generate hundreds of thousands of jobs. Since December 2024, China has granted Bangladesh duty-free access on all tariff lines, boosting agricultural exports. The visit is part of a broader wave of high-level visits to China by South and Southeast Asian leaders seeking deeper cooperation.

Some Indian media outlets have expressed dissatisfaction, claiming Bangladesh overlooked India for the Prime Minister’s first foreign trip. However, the report emphasizes that China’s regional cooperation is not directed against any third party and supports inclusive, mutually beneficial partnerships across South Asia.

Ten years after the 2016 referendum in which 52 percent of Britons voted to leave the European Union, the United Kingdom continues to grapple with political instability and economic slowdown. Since the vote, the country has seen six prime ministers, with a seventh expected soon. The latest, Keir Starmer, announced his resignation after two years in office, citing a sluggish economy and a divided electorate. Analysts and academics describe Brexit’s lingering influence as an “underground imprint” that still shapes British politics.

Economists say Brexit has damaged the UK economy, reducing exports to the EU by about 12 percent and imports by 16 percent. Businesses face new trade barriers, paperwork, and border checks despite a zero-tariff agreement. Political divisions have deepened within major parties, and voter disillusionment has grown, pushing many toward smaller parties such as the Green Party and Reform UK. Public opinion polls now show a majority favoring rejoining the EU.

Experts warn that unless British leaders confront Brexit’s legacy, the country will remain in a state of prolonged crisis, with its political and economic vitality steadily eroding.

Police detained four activists of the banned Chhatra League in Mongla, Bagerhat, on Tuesday night while they were preparing to cut a cake marking the anniversary of the Awami League. The arrests took place around 9:30 p.m. at Mongla Port Municipality. According to police and local sources, the detainees were known as active members of the prohibited organization and were organizing a small celebration when officers arrived.

During the operation, police seized a cake and two organizational flags from the scene. The detainees were taken to the local police station, where legal proceedings were initiated against them. Officer-in-Charge Atikur Rahman stated that police are actively working to prevent any organizational activities of banned groups.

He added that the operation was part of regular police drives aimed at maintaining public order and preventing potential acts of sabotage. Police operations in the area will continue as part of these preventive measures.

The US Senate has passed a War Powers Resolution aimed at restricting any military action against Iran. The measure directs a halt to offensive operations without congressional approval. The decision drew an angry reaction from President Donald Trump, who expressed his discontent on the social media platform X.

In his post, Trump argued that the Senate’s move came at a time when Iran was under maximum pressure and ready to concede. He described the resolution as a poorly timed and meaningless act that undermines his administration’s efforts. Trump further claimed that the decision sends a wrong message to what he called the world’s top sponsor of terrorism, suggesting that the United States disapproves of his actions against Iran.

The president also criticized four Republican senators who voted with Democrats in favor of the resolution, accusing them of making his job harder. Despite the setback, Trump asserted that he would still achieve his goals by any means necessary.

The Malaysian Prime Minister’s Office has released a video titled “Amar Bondhu Mohajadu Jane,” highlighting Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tareq Rahman’s first official visit to Malaysia after forming the new government. The two-day visit took place on Sunday and Monday, featuring meetings, cultural events, and bilateral discussions. The video, published on Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Facebook page on Tuesday morning, quickly went viral, surpassing one million views within four hours and drawing thousands of comments and shares.

During a joint press conference in Putrajaya, Anwar Ibrahim referred to Tareq Rahman as his brother and recalled his longstanding ties with the Zia family. The video also included Anwar’s remarks on the Rohingya crisis, expressing commitment to work jointly with Bangladesh and ASEAN to engage Myanmar authorities for a partial resolution. Throughout the footage, the song “Amar Bondhu Mohajadu Jane” played in the background, symbolizing friendship between the two nations.

Tareq Rahman expressed gratitude for Malaysia’s warm hospitality, emphasizing the historic and strategic depth of bilateral relations and his intention to strengthen multifaceted cooperation with Anwar Ibrahim in the future.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived in Beijing on Wednesday after traveling from Dalian, China, by high-speed bullet train. He reached Beijing at 5:35 p.m. local time, accompanied by his wife, Dr. Zubaida Rahman. Earlier in the day, he attended the World Economic Forum’s “Summer Davos” annual meeting held at the Dalian International Conference Center.

The 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions brought together leaders from more than 90 countries and regions, including the prime ministers of Guinea, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Mongolia, and Montenegro. Over 1,700 representatives from political, business, academic, and media sectors participated in the event.

According to the report, Tarique Rahman’s participation in the “Summer Davos” is expected to help Bangladesh expand investment and employment opportunities while strengthening national capacity through the exchange of best practices and experiences with other countries. The Prime Minister had arrived in Dalian from Malaysia on June 22.

Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is preparing to replace Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam and make changes in several key diplomatic missions, according to ministry and diplomatic sources. Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury, Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, is likely to be appointed as the new foreign secretary. Former UN envoy Muhammad Abdul Muhith is expected to become the next High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, while human rights advocate Irene Khan may be named Bangladesh’s new permanent representative to the UN if Chowdhury moves to the ministry.

The report notes that frequent changes in the foreign secretary position have disrupted the ministry’s operations. Officials expressed concern that such reshuffles come at a time when Bangladesh faces challenges in the international arena. Asad Alam Siam, who took office in June 2025 after serving as ambassador to the United States, is being replaced after only one year, despite the usual three-year term.

Senior diplomats reportedly feel frustrated by the decision, saying it undermines expectations of stability and renewal within the ministry under the interim government.

A commentary published on June 24, 2026, argues that India’s dominance-oriented policy is the principal barrier to improving relations with Bangladesh. The author claims that since 1971, India’s strategic goal has been to maintain control over Bangladesh to secure its northeastern region, particularly the Siliguri corridor. The article alleges that successive Indian governments have sought to use Bangladesh for military and political leverage, pressuring Dhaka for transit access and influence over internal affairs.

The piece accuses India of continuing interference after the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government, including trade restrictions, visa suspensions, and alleged support for destabilizing activities inside Bangladesh. It asserts that India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) promotes anti-Bangladesh rhetoric in neighboring states and that Indian border forces commit abuses along the frontier. The author contrasts this with Bangladesh’s recent diplomatic outreach to the United States, China, and Muslim-majority countries, portraying it as a move toward greater independence.

The commentary concludes that genuine neighborly relations require India to abandon its hegemonic approach and respect Bangladesh’s sovereignty. Until then, it calls for vigilance and unity against perceived Indian aggression.

A new convening committee of the Rangpur District National Youth Power has been formed. The announcement was made on Tuesday through a statement approved by the organization’s central president Advocate Tarikul Islam and general secretary Engineer Farhad Sohel. The committee includes Rakibul Hasan Toufiq as convener, Rifatujjaman and Syed Shamim Ahmed as senior joint conveners, Morshed Alam as member secretary, Touhidul Islam Suman as senior joint member secretary, Abdullah Al Maruf as chief organizer, and Omar Faruk Akash as senior organizer.

National Citizens Party member secretary and Rangpur-4 MP Akhtar Hossain said the central leadership placed trust in tested and energetic individuals to strengthen the youth movement in Rangpur and advance the struggle for people’s rights. Convener Rakibul Hasan Toufiq and member secretary Morshed Alam both emphasized their commitment to uphold the spirit of the July uprising and to build an inclusive, merit-based full committee within seven days.

According to the central directive, the newly formed committee must submit a complete organizational structure to the central office within a week.

Speculation has intensified about a cooling relationship between President Md. Shahabuddin and the BNP-led government following his recent London trip. Although the two sides appeared cordial during earlier events, including the February 17 cabinet oath-taking and the March 21 Eid-ul-Fitr prayers, recent developments suggest growing distance. During the June 11 budget session, the president was reportedly not greeted by government leaders, prompting him to leave the parliament early.

The tension reportedly began after the president’s nine-day medical visit to London in May, which drew questions within the government over expenses and activities during the trip. Ministers, however, publicly maintain that relations remain constitutional and functional. Senior cabinet members, including BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, emphasized that the government is maintaining a constitutional relationship with the presidency.

Political analysts cited the situation as part of normal political strategy, noting that the BNP government, elected with a strong mandate, must balance constitutional obligations with political realities. The information minister reiterated that the government continues to uphold a working relationship with Bangabhaban under democratic and constitutional norms.