A major political upheaval has emerged in West Bengal as a rebel faction of the Trinamool Congress, calling itself the 'Real Trinamool', announced the removal of Mamata Banerjee from the post of party chairperson. The group also declared the temporary suspension of senior leader Abhishek Banerjee. The decision was made at a meeting held at a hotel in New Town, Kolkata, reportedly attended by 60 legislators and 70 municipal councillors. Arup Roy, an MLA from Howrah, was named the new chairperson.

The rebellion followed the expulsion of Ritabrata Banerjee by Mamata’s leadership for alleged anti-party activities. Ritabrata’s supporters responded by forming a new committee, arguing that the party’s constitution requires reconstitution of the national executive every three years, which they claim was overdue since February 2022. Rebel leaders said the move was necessary to preserve organizational legitimacy and continuity.

Reports indicate the Trinamool Congress is now split into three factions. Rebel MPs plan to approach India’s Supreme Court to claim control over the party’s election symbol, while uncertainty looms over the management of about 1,100 crore rupees in party funds.

Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed ruled in parliament that the term 'mobocracy' is a common expression and not unparliamentary, rejecting an opposition demand to expunge it from the record. The issue arose during Monday’s general discussion on the national budget when a ruling party MP used the word while criticizing opposition protests against the budget. The Speaker said the term was not obscene or inappropriate and could be used by any member.

The controversy began after BNP’s reserved seat MP Beethika Bintee Hossain described opposition demonstrations rejecting the budget as 'mobocracy'. Jamaat-e-Islami MP Rashedul Islam objected and requested the word be removed, which the Speaker denied. Opposition leader Shafiqul Rahman also argued that the term carried a negative meaning and should be expunged, but the Speaker reiterated his stance that it was a common political term.

The debate followed recent street protests in Dhaka after Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury presented the budget on June 11, with both ruling and opposition parties holding separate rallies in support or protest.

Israeli historian Ilan Pappé has stated that the Zionist ideology is now in a critical phase of existential crisis and stands at its final stage before collapse. In an interview with Al Jazeera, he said that various political and international realities indicate Zionism is becoming increasingly weak. He cited the political situation in the United States under Donald Trump, Israel’s growing isolation in the international arena, and shifting global public opinion as factors raising questions about the future of Zionism.

According to Pappé, international criticism of Israeli policies has risen significantly in recent years. He added that the growing pro-Palestinian movements and solidarity across different countries have reduced the acceptance of the Zionist project compared to before. These developments, he argued, have challenged the long-term sustainability of Zionism.

Pappé concluded that these changes have brought the ideology to a stage that could ultimately lead to its downfall.

A development assistance program for indigenous communities was held in Raiganj upazila of Sirajganj, where various supports were distributed through a lottery system. The event took place on Monday afternoon at the upazila parishad conference room, organized by the upazila administration. Upazila Livestock Officer Aminul Islam conducted the program, and Upazila Nirbahi Officer Abdul Khalek Patwari presided over the proceedings.

Under the program, beneficiaries from small ethnic groups received eight houses, twenty-seven sewing machines, and forty-one bicycles for students, along with stipends for 274 students. Organizers stated that the selection of beneficiaries and distribution of aid were carried out transparently and impartially in accordance with government policy to ensure genuine recipients received the support.

The event was attended by officials from various departments, local leaders of small ethnic groups, students, and community members, reflecting broad participation in the initiative.

BNP lawmaker Golam Mohammad (GM) Siraj stated that while a husband and wife may divorce, Bangladesh cannot have a divorce from its neighbor India. He made the remark on Monday during a discussion on the proposed national budget in the Jatiya Sangsad. Siraj urged the Indian government to stop anti-Bangladesh statements from West Bengal’s chief minister, describing such remarks as obstacles to bilateral friendship.

He said that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is irrelevant to the issue and criticized the government’s inability to extract maritime resources despite winning sea territory in 2014. Siraj, however, acknowledged that the current government has taken a major step in offshore bidding without needing external approval. He emphasized maintaining a respectful and lasting friendship between the two countries, noting that neighbors cannot deny each other’s existence.

Citing India’s new High Commissioner’s comment about shared skies and air, Siraj called for building heartfelt connections between the peoples of both nations. He also urged India to stop “push-in” activities and close drug factories near the border.

BNP Member of Parliament Shahadat Hossain Selim has called for the enforcement of the guest control law to curb excessive extravagance and waste at wedding and pre-wedding ceremonies. Speaking in the national parliament on Monday during discussions on the proposed budget, he criticized lavish celebrations and urged adherence to religious guidelines to reduce unnecessary spending.

Selim cited Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s frugality as an example, describing his modest lifestyle and minimal food budget. He argued that implementing the guest control law and following religious principles could help reduce inflation and lower the prices of essential commodities. He also criticized the previous Awami League government for project delays, cost overruns, and corruption, which he said led to massive financial waste.

The MP praised the finance minister for presenting a balanced budget with little room for criticism and welcomed the withdrawal of the 5 percent tax deduction at source, calling it a positive step. He further suggested that loss-making state enterprises should be restructured under public-private partnerships to relieve the government of financial burdens.

A dispute arose in Bangladesh’s National Parliament on 22 June 2026 after a member described Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s protest against the national budget as ‘mobocracy’. Jamaat MP Rashedul Islam raised a point of order, requesting that the term be expunged from the parliamentary record. Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed rejected the request, stating that the word was not obscene and did not warrant removal from the proceedings.

Opposition Leader later joined the debate, arguing that ‘mobocracy’ carried a negative connotation and was inappropriate for parliamentary use. She noted that similar post-budget protests had been organized by other parties, including the BNP, and questioned whether those too would be labeled as mobocracy. She urged the Speaker to remove the term from the record.

In his final ruling, the Speaker maintained that ‘mobocracy’ had become a common political term used to criticize undemocratic behavior, not an unparliamentary or obscene expression. He affirmed that members were free to use it in their speeches if they wished.

A scuffle broke out between members of the Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (student wing of BNP) and students involved in an anti-discrimination movement during the 20th founding anniversary event of Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU). The incident occurred on Monday at the Birshreshtha Shaheed Mohammad Ruhul Amin Auditorium while Education Minister Dr. A H M Ehsanul Haque Milan was delivering his speech as chief guest.

According to eyewitnesses, the altercation began when several students displayed placards and posters demanding that the university’s ongoing mega projects, worth Tk 3.34 billion, be handed over to the army for supervision to ensure transparency and timely completion. The protesters chanted slogans supporting army involvement, prompting counter-slogans from Chhatra Dal activists. The verbal dispute escalated into pushing and shoving, creating a tense atmosphere at the venue.

The education minister intervened immediately, urging Chhatra Dal members to maintain discipline. Chhatra Dal leaders later stated that they had only tried to prevent disorder and denied initiating any physical altercation.

The central executive council of Jamaat-e-Islami held a meeting in Dhaka on Monday to discuss various ongoing national issues and make organizational decisions. The meeting took place at the party’s central office in Moghbazar from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., chaired by opposition leader and party Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman. All members of the executive council were present.

According to the party’s central publicity department, the meeting discussed the country’s current political and law-and-order situation, the border push-in issue, political killings, and aspects of the proposed 2026–2027 national budget. It also reviewed the programs of the 11-party alliance and adopted several policy decisions. Additionally, the council discussed organizational matters, including preparations for the upcoming central Majlis-e-Shura session scheduled for June 26, and issued related directives.

The discussions and decisions reflect Jamaat-e-Islami’s internal preparations and policy alignment ahead of its forthcoming organizational events.

Police from Dhanmondi Model Station arrested ten activists of the banned Awami League and its affiliated organizations during an early morning operation on Monday in the Dhanmondi area of Dhaka. The arrests took place on Satmasjid Road as the group was allegedly preparing for a flash procession. The detainees were later sent to court, according to a statement from the Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Media and Public Relations Division.

Authorities said the arrests were made based on secret information. During the operation, police recovered 15 caps bearing the Jubo League monogram, eight T-shirts with photos of party activists, and a banner reading “Sheikh Hasina will come, Bangladesh will smile.” Two buses and one private car used by the group were also seized.

The police statement did not provide further details about the charges or the next steps in the legal process.

The Rajshahi University unit of the Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) held a protest march on Monday afternoon against what it described as threats, anarchy, and instability caused by the banned Awami League. During the demonstration, JCD unit president Sultan Ahmed Rahi announced a reward of Tk 10,000 for anyone who could identify members of the Chhatra League. The rally began at the university’s Buddhijibi Chattar and ended at the Transport Chattar after parading through key campus roads.

Speakers at the event labeled the Awami League as a banned organization and warned of strict resistance against its activities. They chanted slogans calling for direct action against what they termed autocratic rule. Senior vice president Shakilur Rahman Sohag said the people of Bangladesh no longer wanted to see Awami League politics, citing killings, disappearances, and repression under the current government.

Rahi urged activists to remain vigilant to prevent any unrest allegedly planned by the Awami League from June 23 and instructed them to take positions across Rajshahi after dawn prayers to counter such moves.

Two hundred and fifty members of the Bangladesh Armed Forces serving under the STMKE unit have demanded to be reinstated in their jobs with the Kuwait Army. They made the appeal at a press conference held on Monday at the National Press Club, seeking the Prime Minister’s intervention to resolve their situation.

According to a written statement by Sergeant Ahsan Ullah, the soldiers had returned to Bangladesh on leave during the COVID-19 pandemic but were unable to go back to Kuwait due to international flight suspensions. The Army Headquarters’ PA Directorate had placed them on ‘home stay’ status with assurances of redeployment once conditions normalized. However, despite the pandemic easing, administrative complications and negligence within the STMKE cell prevented 557 personnel from resuming duty, leaving around 250 of them jobless for six years.

The affected soldiers stated that their families have been living in severe hardship for seven years and urged immediate humanitarian consideration from the Prime Minister.

At a meeting held in Burgenstock, Switzerland, Iran refused to participate in a handshake and joint photo session with the United States delegation, creating a diplomatic embarrassment for Washington. According to reports from Al Jazeera and Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency, the organizers had arranged a courtesy meeting and photo opportunity between the two delegations, but the Iranian side declined from the outset. As a result, the planned photo session and live broadcast were canceled.

Sources linked to the meeting said the Iranian representatives avoided the media, entering the conference room only after journalists had left. The US delegation reportedly requested an additional five minutes to allow the media to exit before the Iranians arrived. Iran’s delegation was led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, accompanied by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and other senior officials.

Analysts cited in the reports suggested that Tehran’s refusal to engage in customary diplomatic gestures was a deliberate signal of its firm political stance toward Washington, reflecting the long-standing tension between the two nations.

Police in Habiganj have taken heightened security measures surrounding the banned Awami League’s anniversary. To prevent any acts of sabotage or untoward incidents, checkpoints have been set up on key roads and entry points across the district.

According to reports, temporary checkpoints have been established at major intersections, highways, and upazila-level locations. Police officers stationed there are inspecting vehicle documents and searching suspicious individuals and goods. Superintendent of Police Tarek Mahmud stated that the checkpoint operations will continue as needed, with additional patrols intensified across the district. He emphasized that police remain on maximum alert to prevent any acts of sabotage or criminal activity.

The measures reflect a proactive approach by law enforcement to maintain order during a politically sensitive period in Habiganj.

BNP lawmaker GM Siraj has called on the Indian government to restrain West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari for making statements he described as anti-Bangladesh. Speaking in Bangladesh’s National Parliament on Monday during the discussion on the proposed 2026–27 national budget, Siraj said such remarks were becoming obstacles to the friendship between the two neighboring countries.

Siraj emphasized that Bangladesh and India share a permanent neighborly relationship that cannot be severed. He cited the recent comments of India’s new High Commissioner to Bangladesh, who said both nations share the same sky and air, noting that the statement had sparked debate on social media. Siraj urged both sides to strengthen people-to-people ties and avoid hostility. He also requested India to stop “push-in” activities along the border and close drug manufacturing factories near the frontier.

The MP further mentioned that Bangladesh’s government had taken significant steps in offshore bidding without needing external approval, contrasting it with earlier limitations on resource extraction.