Following a meeting with Canadian High Commissioner Ajit Singh in Dhaka, Jamaat-e-Islami leader Abdullah Mohammad Taher stated that political dialogues are ongoing. Taher said, “Unfortunately, if consensus on crucial fundamental issues cannot be reached, we have advised the interim government to conduct a referendum.” He emphasized the need to create a level playing field for free, fair, and peaceful elections, and expressed concern over the rise of fascist tendencies, which has been conveyed to the interim government. Taher also highlighted the necessity of a substantial budget, including funds for election logistics such as CCTV cameras, and called on development partners including Canada to provide financial support.

BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed stated the party does not condone mob behavior and remains committed to the rule of law. Speaking on the alleged mistreatment of former Chief Election Commissioner Nurul Huda, he said, “We expect that legal processes will be followed in his arrest and prosecution, and we do not support any degrading behavior toward him.”

He added, “If any BNP member is found involved in such conduct, disciplinary action will be taken following a thorough investigation.”

Salahuddin also criticized Nurul Huda for contributing to the erosion of democracy and the electoral system in Bangladesh, comparing him to former Chief Justice Khairul Haque.

Zubaida Rahman, wife of BNP’s acting chairman Tareq Rahman, has been added to the electoral roll during the ongoing voter list update, confirmed ASM Humayun Kabir, Director General of the NID Registration Wing.

Zubaida, a physician by profession, had not previously been registered as a voter as she and her husband were residing in London during the initial voter photo-ID project in 2008. She remains politically inactive to date.

Bangladesh recorded three more deaths from COVID-19 and 19 new cases in the past 24 hours, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

The deaths occurred between 8 a.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. Monday. So far this year, the virus has claimed 19 lives—eight men and eleven women. Regionally, seven deaths occurred in Dhaka, nine in Chattogram, and three in Khulna.

The Canadian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Ajit Singh, met with Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman to discuss the upcoming elections and ongoing reforms. They talked about electoral policies, including Jamaat’s demand for a proportional representation system and the need for fundamental changes to ensure balanced power and prevent autocracy. The Canadian official pledged to monitor the election closely, engage with the government and Election Commission, and support efforts to create a level playing field and a fair voting environment with international cooperation.

During a court hearing regarding allegations of election misconduct, former Chief Election Commissioner Nurul Huda admitted that it was not possible to fully monitor remote voting areas from Dhaka. In response, the judge rebuked him, stating, “You cannot make such statements under oath.” When asked if those responsible for vote rigging were held accountable, Huda claimed the Commission had no role once elections concluded and legal intervention was necessary. The judge further questioned his inaction over threats made during the election period by former IGP Benazir Ahmed, which Huda said he was unaware of.

The court has ordered the freezing of 21 bank accounts belonging to former Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud and his wife Nurun Fatema, along with one jeep vehicle, following allegations of acquiring wealth beyond known income and money laundering. The Anti-Corruption Commission filed the case, accusing Hasan Mahmud of abusing power during his tenure, with suspicious transactions worth billions of Taka. His wife is also accused of illegal wealth accumulation and abnormal bank transactions. The move aims to prevent asset transfer and ensure a fair investigation.

In the early hours of Monday, India’s Border Security Force (BSF) pushed 12 Rohingya Muslims, including women and children, along with four undocumented Bangladeshi nationals, into Bangladesh through the Kumarshail border in Borolekha upazila. Locals assisted the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in detaining them around 9 AM. Authorities confirmed that the individuals will be handed over to the police after identity verification.

Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Secretary General Redwan Ahmed warned that no form of mob justice or "mobocracy" should be tolerated in Bangladesh. "Taking the law into one’s own hands is unacceptable," he stated, praising the military for its firm stance against such acts. Redwan stressed that anyone who committed crimes or collaborated with autocratic regimes must be tried through legal processes, not public beatings or extrajudicial killings. Reflecting on the Liberation War, he said, "Even then, we did not harm our enemies’ families or homes."

The City Bank PLC is inviting applications for the role of Officer-Associate Manager (Officer-EO) in the Medium Business, Liability department. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and have at least 2 years of experience. Both male and female candidates can apply for this full-time position. The salary will be negotiated based on qualifications. There is no specific age limit, and the workplace location is flexible. Interested applicants should apply by June 30, 2025.

Advisor Farida Akhter emphasized the urgent need to distinctly separate animal and fish feed in Bangladesh’s upcoming National Fisheries Policy 2025. "In many cases, these feeds are overlapping, which must not be allowed," she said. Akhter also called for sustainable shrimp farming that protects mangrove forests, rather than destroying them. She urged restrictions on importing materials used in illegal fishing nets and warned against the introduction of harmful foreign fish species through private initiatives, which threaten local ecosystems.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman strongly condemned the joint US-Israel attack on Iran on June 21, calling it a clear breach of international law and the UN Charter. He referenced US intelligence official Tulsi Gabbard’s remark that "Iran is not building nuclear weapons" and criticized the attack as being based on false premises. Rahman warned that the aggression poses a serious threat to global peace and urged the UN and international community to take immediate action to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East.

BNP senior leader Zainul Abdin Farroque stated that the recent arrests of two former Chief Election Commissioners (CECs) prove that no one can seize power by force in Bangladesh anymore. Addressing the current Election Commission (EC), he said, "There’s no more Hasina, Ershad, Harun, or Biplob. What we have now is a decent person like Professor Yunus. Let’s conduct a fair election under his leadership." Farroque welcomed the arrests as a commendable move, adding, "From the grassroots citizens’ movement and as a freedom fighter of 1971, I salute this action. Justice must now take its course."

Former Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has warned that silence over Israeli aggression against Iran could leave Pakistan vulnerable in the future. Speaking in the National Assembly, he referenced global inaction on past Israeli actions in Palestine, Lebanon, and Yemen. Bilawal urged the country to speak out now, saying that if Pakistan remains silent, no one will defend them when they become the target. His comments came amid escalating tensions following Israeli strikes on Iran and a U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear sites.

The High Court has set July 7 as the date for hearing a rule that questions the constitutionality of a provision in the 15th Amendment, which allows the Speaker of Parliament to administer the oath to the President instead of the Chief Justice.

Earlier, on March 10, Supreme Court lawyer Shahidullah Farazi filed a writ petition seeking directives to reinstate the original provision of the 1972 Constitution, under which the Chief Justice was responsible for administering the presidential oath.

In the rule, the court asked why the provision of the 15th Amendment—replacing the Chief Justice with the Speaker—should not be declared contradictory to the original Constitution and declared void. The rule was issued to determine whether this amendment contradicts the fundamental structure of the 1972 Constitution.

The Secretary to the Law Ministry, the Secretary of the Cabinet Division, and the Registrar General of the Supreme Court have been asked to respond to the rule.