The United States has announced a conditional plan to release Iran’s frozen assets, requiring that a major portion of the funds be used to buy American soybeans, corn, and wheat. The plan was revealed by US Vice President JD Vance after a high-level meeting between US and Iranian officials at Switzerland’s Bürgenstock Resort. According to Vance, the initiative aims to ensure that the released funds support humanitarian and public welfare purposes rather than terrorism financing.

Vance said the US and Qatar are jointly developing a special monitoring mechanism to oversee how Iran uses the released funds, with both Washington and Doha sharing control over approvals. He added that Jared Kushner is working with Qatar on a joint proposal to implement the plan, which would strengthen Iran’s food security while boosting US agricultural exports. Vance described the initiative as a “classic Trump deal” that could benefit both nations.

The US vice president also stated that Washington has been consulting with regional allies, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Lebanon. While Gulf countries view the move as a step toward regional stability, Israeli officials remain concerned about any concessions to Iran.

Private University Chhatra Dal organized a protest march in Dhaka on Monday afternoon, denouncing what it described as the Awami League’s and its affiliates’ attempts to destabilize law and order through provocative activities and threats to the administration. The march began at Prime Asia University on Kamal Ataturk Avenue in Banani and concluded at Gulshan-2 Circle, with participation from leaders and activists representing around 45 to 50 private universities in the capital.

The protest was led by the organization’s president, Md. Abu Horaira, accompanied by general secretary M. Rajibul Islam Talukder (Bindu) and senior vice president Risalat Islam Sajib. In a brief rally following the march, Horaira urged students to remain united against any conspiracies or anti-state activities, emphasizing the historical role of private university students in national crises. Talukder stated that the student body would continue to stand for democracy, rule of law, and citizens’ rights, calling on members to cooperate with authorities in maintaining peace and vigilance on campuses.

Participants reaffirmed their commitment to stability, democratic values, and a peaceful academic environment across universities.

Said Uddin Ahmad Hanzala, Member of Parliament for Madaripur-1 (Shibchar), expressed strong dissatisfaction in the National Parliament over the acute electricity shortage in his constituency. Speaking during the general discussion on the proposed national budget for fiscal year 2026–27, he said that frequent load-shedding has led to public anger, with residents blaming local representatives. Hanzala warned that if the crisis is not resolved quickly, it will become difficult for elected officials to maintain their credibility.

He criticized the absence of the power minister in parliament, saying it prevented lawmakers from conveying the real situation on the ground. Hanzala urged the government, through the Speaker, to take immediate and permanent measures to end the electricity crisis. He also condemned the removal of historical figures such as Haji Shariatullah, Shahjalal, Shah Paran, and Titumir from textbooks, arguing that their stories once inspired patriotism among youth.

Additionally, Hanzala highlighted the harassment faced by expatriate workers at airports and issues with passports and national ID cards. He called on relevant ministries to act swiftly to address these problems.

Democratic members of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee have sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s approach to Iran, accusing him of lifting sanctions before achieving progress on key negotiation issues, including Tehran’s nuclear program. In a post on social media platform X, the lawmakers said the administration’s actions contradict its previous statements about the conditions for any deal with Iran.

The Democrats noted that Trump administration officials had repeatedly stated that sanctions relief would only follow resolutions on Iran’s nuclear activities and its support for armed proxy groups. However, they argued that none of these issues have been resolved, yet Iran has received broad sanctions relief it had long sought. The criticism came after the US Treasury Department suspended sanctions on Iran’s oil and energy exports until August 21, allowing Tehran to sell oil in US dollars for the first time in decades.

The development marks a significant shift in US policy toward Iran, raising questions about the administration’s consistency and strategy in dealing with Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has condemned the alleged killing of a farmer in Bhangura, Pabna, reportedly beaten to death by a BNP leader. In a statement issued to the media on Monday, the party’s Assistant Secretary General and Secretary of the Publicity and Media Department, Advocate Ehsanul Mahbub Zubair, denounced the incident and demanded the immediate arrest and trial of the accused.

According to the statement, the victim, 50-year-old Jamil Hossain from Harina village in Rajshahi’s Bagha upazila, had gone to Pabna for work and was allegedly tortured to death on June 20. Jamaat claimed the killing violated fundamental human rights and reflected a breakdown of the rule of law, accusing ruling party-linked criminals of acting with impunity.

The party urged law enforcement to arrest the fugitive BNP leader, Yusuf Ali, son of Abdul Quddus Mondol of Charbhangura village, and called on the government to provide financial and overall support to the victim’s family. Jamaat also expressed condolences and prayed for the deceased.

During the ongoing budget session of Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliament, Dhaka-12 Member of Parliament Saiful Alam Khan Milon expressed strong dissatisfaction over the absence of key government ministers in the House. Speaking on a point of order on the 12th day of the session, he particularly noted that the seats of the health and home ministers were empty and urged the Speaker to ensure ministerial attendance during proceedings.

In response, Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni defended the situation, stating that the finance minister would ultimately address all budget-related matters. The exchange highlighted tensions within the session regarding ministerial participation and accountability during the country’s first budget session of the current parliament.

The issue underscores ongoing concerns among lawmakers about ministerial engagement in parliamentary discussions, especially during critical budget deliberations.

Several deprived leaders of the Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal have alleged widespread irregularities and post trading in the organization’s newly announced central executive committee. On Monday morning, they submitted a written memorandum to Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, Senior Joint Secretary General of the BNP and adviser to the Prime Minister, at his official residence in Dhanmondi. The leaders expressed anger that dedicated and active activists were overlooked while inactive and unqualified individuals were given key posts, demanding a fair investigation and inclusion of experienced leaders who had faced imprisonment and political persecution.

A large number of former Jubo Dal and Chhatra Dal leaders were present during the submission, including several former vice presidents and secretaries of the student and youth wings. They expressed hope that the BNP high command would take effective steps to resolve the crisis and properly recognize the sacrifices of genuine activists. The controversy follows the June 4 announcement of a 151-member Jubo Dal central committee led by Abdul Monayem Munna as president and Mohammad Nurul Islam Nayan as general secretary.

Following the committee’s announcement, deprived leaders have held multiple protest programs in Dhaka, including sit-ins on June 13 and June 17, vowing to continue their movement until fair evaluation is ensured.

Ten leaders and activists of the Awami League and its affiliated organizations, including Madarganj Upazila Awami League president Jibon Krishna Saha, were sent to jail after a Jamalpur court rejected their bail petitions. They surrendered before the Senior Judicial Magistrate Court on Monday and sought bail, which Magistrate Romana Akter denied after a hearing.

According to court sources, two separate cases were filed in 2024 under the Explosives Act and for sabotage during a period of political unrest. The cases were lodged by local BNP leaders Mizanur Rahman Ratan and Abdullah Al Mamun, naming several Awami League and allied organization members as accused. After remaining fugitive for a long time, the ten accused appeared in court to surrender.

The Assistant Public Prosecutor of the court, Mahbubur Rahman Sohel, confirmed that the cases are still under trial and further legal proceedings are ongoing. The court will decide on the next hearing date based on case progress.

Bangladesh’s Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Monday addressed the controversy surrounding the temporary police custody of Khairul Islam Sajib, son of BNP lawmaker Azharul Islam from Narayanganj-3. Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat, he said Sajib was taken into custody for questioning based on multiple complaints received by the police. After verifying information and conducting necessary interrogation, police decided to release him upon taking a written undertaking.

The minister emphasized that no one holds special privileges under the law, stating that all citizens are equal before it. He further asserted that the country’s law and order situation has not deteriorated and remains better than before. According to him, the government remains vigilant to maintain stability, and opposition parties’ right to hold rallies is part of democratic practice.

Salahuddin Ahmed also mentioned that law enforcement strength is increased when necessary. He confirmed that the recent army deployment was based on intelligence reports to prevent subversive activities linked to the banned Awami League’s anniversary events.

On June 22, 2026, leaders and activists of the Comilla Metropolitan and South District units of the Chhatra Dal held a protest march across several streets in Comilla city. The demonstration was organized to oppose potential violence and flash processions by the banned Awami League and its affiliated organizations ahead of the party’s anniversary on June 23. Participants included local Chhatra Dal leaders such as Nahiduzzaman Rana, Faiyaz Rashid Primo, Ismail Hossain, and Kazi Jubayer Alam Jilani.

Following the march, South District Chhatra Dal president Kazi Jubayer Alam Jilani stated that the Awami League remains a banned organization and that any attempt to disrupt peace in Comilla would be resisted in cooperation with law enforcement. Metropolitan Chhatra Dal general secretary Faiyaz Rashid Primo added that the group would maintain a 24-hour presence across the city to prevent unrest.

Comilla police officials, including the Officer-in-Charge of Kotwali Police Station and the Superintendent of Police, confirmed that special operations were underway and that any attempt by the banned organization to stage processions or digital activities would be firmly countered.

The government has established a four-tier committee system to review and finalize the posting of newly appointed assistant teachers and the transfer of existing teachers in government primary schools. According to a circular issued on Sunday by the School-2 Division of the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education, the committees will operate at national, divisional, district, and upazila or thana levels.

At the national level, the committee will be chaired by the Secretary of the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education, with the Director General of the Directorate of Primary Education as a member and the Additional Secretary (School) as member secretary. Divisional committees will be led by the Divisional Commissioner, district committees by the Deputy Commissioner, and upazila or thana committees by the Upazila Nirbahi Officer. Each committee will include designated education officials and two respected local members nominated by the chair.

The circular states that all four committees must meet at least once a month to verify and resolve transfer applications. Priority will be given to teachers awaiting placement in schools where replacement-based transfer orders have already been issued.

Mahmudul Hasan, a private sector official, testified on Monday before International Crimes Tribunal-1 as the fifth witness in a case against 17 individuals, including Sheikh Hasina, former IGP Benazir Ahmed, and several current and former army officers. He stated that he was abducted on June 20, 2016, for posting critical comments about the Awami League government on Facebook. Hasan described being detained in isolation and subjected to severe torture, including electric shocks and beatings, while being pressured to confess to militancy.

In his testimony, Hasan said he was kept handcuffed for long periods, denied religious observance during Ramadan, and shown disturbing images to coerce confessions. He recounted being later presented to the media by RAB officers, who claimed he had been arrested from a nearby building, and then charged under multiple laws, including the Arms Act and Anti-Terrorism Act. After 25 months in jail, he was released on bail but was again detained for 16 days by counterterrorism officials before being freed upon signing a bond.

Hasan demanded exemplary punishment for those he alleged were involved, including RAB’s intelligence wing, the Home Ministry, and the then government.

Assistant Secondary Education Officer Md. Shahinur Rahman has been serving in the same position at Taraganj Upazila Secondary Education Office in Rangpur for more than ten years. He joined the office on December 3, 2015, and continues to hold the same post, now also acting as the Upazila Secondary Education Officer. Despite multiple transfers of other officials during this period, no transfer order has been implemented in his case.

According to administrative and education policy, field-level officials are not supposed to remain in one workplace for extended periods to ensure neutrality, transparency, and accountability while preventing the creation of local influence networks. However, Shahinur Rahman’s long tenure has raised questions about the effectiveness of these policies. Several teachers, school management committee members, and local residents, speaking anonymously, alleged that his prolonged stay has led to the formation of a strong influence circle within the education administration.

Local sources also claimed that he was close to former Member of Parliament Ahsanul Haque Chowdhury Duke during the Awami League government. When contacted, Shahinur Rahman declined to comment on the matter.

The National Citizens Party (NCP) has announced plans to hold protest rallies across all districts and metropolitan areas of Bangladesh on Tuesday. The demonstrations aim to demand justice for alleged disappearances, killings, and mass murders said to have been committed by the banned Awami League. The directive was issued Monday through a message signed by Sadia Farzana Dinar, a member of the party’s office cell.

According to the announcement, all district and metropolitan branches of the NCP have been instructed to organize protest gatherings at 5 p.m. Tuesday in their respective areas. The protests coincide with the anniversary of the banned Awami League, for which the government has decided to deploy the army in six districts—Dhaka, Gazipur, Narayanganj, Faridpur, Gopalganj, and Chattogram—to prevent possible unrest.

Separately, an 11-party alliance has also called for a protest in the capital, citing slow progress in trials related to the July Movement killings, deteriorating law and order, and attacks on its activists.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its affiliated organizations held a protest march in Madan upazila of Netrakona on Monday afternoon. The demonstration, organized by the upazila and municipal BNP units, began at the party’s local office, passed through the old bus stand, and concluded at Madan Bazar. Leaders and activists from various BNP wings, including the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, Jubo Dal, Swechchhasebak Dal, Krishak Dal, and Mohila Dal, participated in the event.

According to Upazila BNP General Secretary Rafiqul Islam Akand, the protest was organized in response to what he described as attempts by the Awami League and its associates to destabilize law and order across the country. He stated that the BNP remains prepared to resist any acts of sabotage allegedly carried out by the ruling party.

The event reflected ongoing political tension between the BNP and the Awami League, with the opposition party framing its protest as a defense of national stability.