In Roumari upazila of Kurigram, a local Jamaat leader has been accused of assaulting a government accountant for refusing to sign pension documents. The accused, Kader Mollah, allegedly attacked Upazila Accounts Officer Raja Mia after the latter declined to sign retirement benefit papers due to discrepancies. Mollah, accompanied by several Jamaat members, including his wife’s associates, reportedly stormed the office demanding approval of the documents. The injured officer is receiving treatment at Roumari Health Complex.

Police have arrested four individuals, including Kamal Hossain alias 'Moyla Kamal', while they were allegedly preparing for a rally in Dhaka’s Mirpur area late Monday night.

The other detainees have been identified as Taijul Islam Raihan, Sanjit Kumar Mitra, and Lokman Hossain Molla.

According to Mohammad Maksudur Rahman, Deputy Commissioner of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), the arrests were made on charges of planning an unauthorized rally and possible subversive activities. He further claimed that the individuals belong to a banned organization, referring to the group as the “prohibited Awami League.”

All four have been sent to jail following their arrest.

Note: The mention of Awami League as a "banned organization" appears to be either a clerical error or misinformation, as the Awami League is the ruling political party in Bangladesh. This point requires clarification or verification from official sources.

Leaders of the Independent Ebtedayee Madrasa Teachers’ Alliance have warned of stern action, including a sit-in protest in front of the National Press Club starting August 17, if the government fails to nationalize independent Ebtedayee madrasas.

Speaking at a discussion held at the National Press Club on Tuesday, the alliance acknowledged the government’s recent proposal to allocate Tk 728 crore in the upcoming budget for Ebtedayee madrasas, extending their appreciation. However, they stressed that teachers have been facing discrimination and deprivation for the past four decades.

They pointed out that despite providing unpaid education for years, the government has yet to grant them fair treatment. The speakers urged the government to initiate the nationalization process by August 15. Failing that, they vowed to launch large-scale protests involving teachers from across the country.

Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed has formed 49 benches to resume judicial proceedings in the High Court Division after the vacation period. The sessions will begin on Sunday, June 22, at 10:30 AM. The Supreme Court’s website published the order on June 17, detailing the composition of 28 division benches and 21 single benches along with their judicial jurisdictions. This move ensures the smooth continuation of court activities following the recess.

At a protest rally in Pallabi, Dhaka, BNP leader Aminul Haque emphasized the party's desire for a democratic environment through fair, festive elections. Citing the 31-point reform plan by acting chairman Tarique Rahman, he called for institutional reforms. Haque highlighted the people’s 17-year struggle for free elections and stressed peaceful coexistence and freedom of expression. He also vowed justice for recent killings if BNP assumes power. The event was organized by SPGRC Kurmitola and the Urdu-Speaking Youth Student Movement.

Bangladesh has reported two more deaths from COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, along with 18 new infections. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the deceased include one male and one female, aged between 41-50 and 71-80, respectively. So far this year, seven people have died from COVID-19 in Bangladesh, with a total of 331 confirmed cases. Authorities continue to monitor the situation and urge citizens to remain cautious.

Government employees at the Bangladesh Secretariat continued protests on Tuesday, demanding the repeal of the Government Service (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025. The ordinance allows dismissal without departmental proceedings for certain offenses, which employees call repressive. Protesters, led by the Secretariat Officers and Employees Unity Forum, issued an ultimatum to the government, warning of divisional conferences and a larger movement if demands are unmet. Memorandums were submitted to ministry advisors, and slogans denouncing the law were chanted during rallies and marches inside the Secretariat.

Residences of Bangladeshi embassy officials in Tehran were damaged in a recent Israeli airstrike. At least one official's home was completely destroyed. Fortunately, the occupant was not present at the time and escaped unhurt.

First Secretary Walid Islam said, “My house has been completely demolished. There’s nothing left around us, except a few surviving residences of other diplomats.” It is reported that prior warnings helped minimize casualties.

Advisor Asif Mahmud has accused Ishraq Hossain of committing a "criminal offense" by attending various meetings with administrative officials and staff of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) without officially taking the oath of office. He alleged that Ishraq has unlawfully occupied the city corporation’s auditorium and office, disrupting public services. "Ishraq has no legal authority to perform any administrative duties. His activities are fully obstructing service delivery to citizens," Mahmud said.

He further stated, "The government is showing restraint as it wishes to maintain cordial relations with BNP and other political parties. But if these disruptions continue, stricter measures may be necessary." Legal action regarding the criminal nature of Ishraq’s conduct is reportedly under consideration.

Ali Mohammad Rashed, the controversial Officer-in-Charge of Gacha Police Station under Gazipur Metropolitan Police, has been transferred after nine months following multiple serious allegations. These include bribery, releasing suspects in exchange for money, case manipulation, extortion, and aiding in illegal land grabs. He has been reassigned to the Detective Branch (DB) North Division. Inspector Aminul Islam will now serve as the new OC. Reports from media and a police intelligence agency confirmed the allegations, prompting the decision by GMP headquarters.

The Supreme Court of Bangladesh has published the full 229-page verdict in the Holey Artisan attack case, sentencing seven militants to life imprisonment until death. Originally sentenced to death in 2019 by a trial court, the High Court commuted their sentences, citing the brutality of the 2016 attack and its global impact on Bangladesh’s image. The militants were part of Neo-JMB and killed 22 people, including foreigners, in the Dhaka café siege. Two police officers also died during the rescue operation.

A Chattogram court has ordered the imprisonment of Narayan Chandra Nath, former secretary of the Chattogram Education Board, in connection with a case involving the forgery of his son's SSC examination results.

The court issued the order on Tuesday after rejecting Nath’s bail plea. According to reports, while serving as secretary of the board, Nath’s son, Nakshatra Debnath, sat for the SSC examination in 2023 from a private college. He reportedly obtained a GPA of 5. However, the result raised concerns among several teachers, prompting an investigation.

A probe committee later confirmed that the results were manipulated, leading to legal action against the former secretary.

The Bangladeshi government has started relocating over 400 nationals, including embassy staff, from Tehran to safer locations amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions. About 2,000 Bangladeshis reside in Iran, but repatriation efforts face challenges due to suspended air travel. Acting Foreign Secretary Ruhul Alam Siddiqui confirmed the safety of Bangladeshis during recent attacks and urged the international community to intervene. Meanwhile, Iran has threatened severe retaliatory strikes against Israel following recent clashes, causing significant casualties on both sides.

A Dhaka court has ordered the seizure of 200 acres of land, valued at Tk 180.61 crore, owned by Mohammad Saiful Alam, Chairman of S. Alam Group, and individuals associated with him.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) made the request, citing an ongoing investigation into allegations of money laundering involving Saiful Alam and his associates. According to the ACC, the accused have illicitly acquired and attempted to transfer or conceal vast amounts of assets. To prevent further tampering, the court approved the seizure of the land pending the outcome of the investigation.

To celebrate the birthday of Dr. Zubaida Rahman, a two-day tree plantation campaign has been organized across various parts of Dhaka.

Moksedul Momin Mithun, Member Secretary of the group Amra BNP Poribar (We Are the BNP Family), confirmed the initiative. The campaign will officially launch on Tuesday at 5:30 PM at the premises of Shaheed Zia’s mausoleum in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar. Senior BNP leaders, led by Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, are expected to attend the inauguration ceremony.