Chief Prosecutor Aminul Islam of the International Crimes Tribunal has alleged that defense lawyers are deliberately delaying the trial of retired Major General Ziaul Ahsan, accused of crimes against humanity involving numerous abductions and killings. Speaking to journalists on Monday at his office conference room, he said the defense team, which includes Ahsan’s sister Nazneen Nahar, repeatedly seeks adjournments on various pretexts such as illness, death of lawyers, or requests for documents.

According to Aminul Islam, the tribunal recorded the testimony of a key witness on Sunday, June 21, and cross-examination was scheduled for the following day. However, Nazneen Nahar submitted multiple petitions, only one of which—seeking to meet the accused—was accepted by the tribunal. The prosecutor described the remaining petitions as irrelevant and intended to stall proceedings.

He warned that from the next hearing date, any further attempts by the defense to delay the trial through improper applications would face stronger objections from the prosecution.

Bangladesh’s Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced that the army has been deployed in six districts following intelligence reports about subversive activities by the banned Awami League. He made the statement on Monday while speaking to journalists at the Secretariat. The minister emphasized that the deployment was precautionary and based on intelligence assessments.

Ahmed stated that the overall law and order situation in the country has not deteriorated and remains better than before. He added that the government remains vigilant and that opposition parties have the democratic right to hold meetings and rallies, which he said contribute to the development of democracy. The minister also noted that the strength of law enforcement agencies is increased when necessary.

Earlier, the Ministry of Home Affairs had sent a letter to the Principal Staff Officer of the Armed Forces Division requesting army deployment in connection with the banned Awami League’s founding anniversary activities.

A 60-year-old schoolteacher named Rezaul Karim was killed in Rajshahi city on Monday morning after being beaten by his son during a family dispute. The incident occurred in the Meherchandi Bera Mosque area. The accused, 27-year-old Rakibul Karim, is a postgraduate student in the Department of Social Work at Rajshahi University. Witnesses said an argument among family members escalated when Rakibul struck his father on the head with a piece of wood, causing fatal injuries.

After realizing his father had died from excessive bleeding, Rakibul fled the scene. Locals informed the police, who arrived shortly afterward and recovered the body. The body was sent to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital morgue for autopsy. Police from Chandrima Police Station said preparations were underway to file a murder case in connection with the incident.

Authorities have not yet confirmed whether the suspect has been apprehended, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Former minister and Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JASAD) president Hasanul Haq Inu has been accused of threatening a judge and a state lawyer while standing in the dock at a Dhaka court on Monday, June 22, 2026. Inu and Workers Party leader Rashed Khan Menon were produced before Metropolitan Magistrate Nazmin Akter in connection with a 2024 attempted murder case filed over an incident during the July movement. The investigating officer sought to show them arrested in the case, which the court later approved.

During the hearing, Inu expressed anger over being kept in the court lockup for four hours and claimed he had been documenting the actions of judges and legal officers in two notebooks while in prison. He also alleged that the judiciary was functioning as a branch of the Home Ministry. When the state prosecutor tried to stop him, a verbal altercation ensued.

Assistant Public Prosecutor Harunur Rashid confirmed that he accused Inu of contempt of court and requested action. The court said a decision on the contempt allegation would be taken later.

A dispute has emerged in Austagram, Kishoreganj, where a local Jubo Dal leader alleged that his shop was forcibly taken over and rented out to a Jubo League leader by two senior BNP and Swechchhasebak Dal leaders. The allegation was made by Mahbub Alam Kismat, general secretary of the 2 No. Kastul Union Jubo Dal, during a press conference at Kishoreganj Press Club on Monday.

According to Mahbub Alam’s written statement, he had purchased a tea shop located on government land between Austagram Upazila Health Complex and the central mosque on July 30, after paying a security deposit to the mosque committee. He claimed that after starting renovation work, BNP’s Austagram upazila organizing secretary S M Shahin and Swechchhasebak Dal’s member secretary Jubayer Hasan Yamin took the shop keys, evicted him, and later rented the shop to local Jubo League leader Nazmul. Mahbub Alam has appealed to the district BNP and Swechchhasebak Dal leadership for an investigation and organizational action against those responsible.

The incident has drawn attention within local political circles, highlighting internal tensions among opposition party members in the area.

Bangladesh’s Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Aminur Rashid announced that the government aims to enhance hilsa export capacity through long-term, science-based planning. Speaking at the closing workshop of the project titled “Hilsa Resource Development and Management (2nd Revised)” held at the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council auditorium, he emphasized the need to preserve hilsa resources, increase production, and expand international markets.

The minister stressed ensuring natural river flow and water quality for safe breeding and movement of hilsa, alongside coordinated efforts among ministries to stop industrial waste discharge. He said the government remains strict against illegal fishing practices such as jatka catching, mother hilsa harvesting, and the use of current nets. He also highlighted initiatives to support fishermen through alternative employment, training, and financial empowerment. A special advisory team of researchers and experts is under consideration to guide future policy.

State Minister Sultan Salauddin Tuku noted that Bangladesh produces 70–80 percent of the world’s hilsa and called for sustainable management to protect this national resource. He added that about 2.4 billion taka in assistance was provided to fishermen in FY 2025–26, with plans to expand support further.

A Dhaka court has ordered the arrest of Awami League leader and former reserved seat MP Sabina Akter Tuhin in an attempted murder case filed with Mirpur Model Police Station. The same court also directed the arrest of Rokeya Jamal, president of the Mohila League’s Kafrul unit, in a separate murder case. Metropolitan Magistrate Ariful Islam issued the orders on Monday after hearing two separate petitions.

According to the case against Tuhin, during an anti-discrimination student movement on August 4, a victim named Milon Panna was shot in the arm and hip near Mirpur 14 Ideal School and College. The case was filed naming former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 400–500 unidentified individuals. In the case against Rokeya Jamal, a man named Md. Shakil was shot during the same movement in Mirpur 10 and later died while under treatment. His father filed the case naming the main accused and 300 unidentified persons.

The court’s decision followed hearings from both prosecution and defense lawyers, with the defense opposing the arrests and seeking bail.

A complaint has been raised that a case involving Rangpur Metropolitan Police sergeant and former Nilphamari district Chhatra League leader Badrul Alam Ripon was diverted to a different course. According to local residents, the incident began on May 29 after Friday prayers in Chapra Sormojani village of Nilphamari Sadar upazila, when a dispute over the mosque imam and muezzin’s salary escalated into a quarrel. During the altercation, Abdul Kaiyum Chowdhury reportedly fell and died while attempting to strike his nephew Siraj Uddoula Chowdhury with a stick. Police later detained another cousin, Saiful Chowdhury, from his home and sent the body for autopsy.

Sadar Police Station Officer-in-Charge Zillur Rahman said action would be taken based on the autopsy report. Sub-Inspector Sajal Basak stated that the accused had been produced in open court and placed on remand, adding that he did not know the victim’s nephew. Badrul Alam Ripon denied influencing the case, saying the trial would depend on the post-mortem findings.

A Dhaka court has sentenced Abhijit Adhikari Tirtha, a former managing director of Sukhada Properties Limited and associate of financial scam suspect Prashanta Kumar Halder (PK Halder), to seven years in prison in a corruption case. The verdict was delivered on Monday, June 22, 2026, by Judge Md Hasanuzzaman of Dhaka’s Special Judge Court-1. The court imposed two years of imprisonment for concealing wealth information and five years for acquiring assets beyond known income sources. He was also fined Tk 13,505,284, with an additional 30 days of imprisonment in default, and his illegally acquired assets were ordered confiscated by the state.

According to the court, both sentences will run concurrently, meaning Tirtha will serve a maximum of five years under the law. The court official stated that the accused has been absconding since the beginning of the case, and arrest and conviction warrants have been issued against him.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) filed the case on March 6, 2023, alleging that Tirtha possessed assets worth Tk 12.25 million inconsistent with his known income. The investigation report was submitted on May 5, 2024, and the trial began on March 13, 2025, with five witnesses testifying during proceedings.

A 24-year-old woman named Nazma Khatun died after falling into an uncovered manhole beside the Dhaka–Mymensingh Highway in Gazipur on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred near the southern side of the Bhogra Bypass area during heavy rainfall that flooded the road. Police said the woman went missing after falling into the manhole, and firefighters later recovered her body. It was sent to Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Medical College Hospital morgue.

The report notes that a similar incident took place on July 27, 2025, when another woman, Faria Tasnim Jyoti, went missing after falling into an uncovered manhole in Tongi’s Hossain Market area. Her body was recovered 36 hours later from the Shalikchura Beel area by a fire service diving team.

The recurrence of such accidents highlights ongoing safety concerns over uncovered manholes in Gazipur, particularly during heavy rainfall and flooding.

Professor Dr. Md. Atikul Haque, Associate Professor of Microbiology at Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU), has developed a Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) test method capable of detecting the foodborne bacterium Bacillus cereus within 90 minutes. The research, conducted in collaboration with Noakhali Science and Technology University, was published in the international journal Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. The study found that about 80 percent of field samples tested positive for at least one toxin gene, with the highest contamination in animal feed, followed by milk and eggs.

Compared to conventional PCR tests, which require 3–5 hours and expensive thermal cyclers, the LAMP method is faster, cheaper (around USD 2.5 per test), and can be performed using basic heating equipment. It is also about 10,000 times more sensitive, showing 96.1% diagnostic sensitivity. Dr. Haque stated that this innovation offers Bangladesh an effective and affordable tool for rapid bacterial detection, even in resource-limited settings.

Researchers plan to expand the study nationwide, develop multiplex and species-specific LAMP systems, and create portable field kits for on-site testing. They also aim to integrate the technology into the national food safety framework to strengthen surveillance.

A Jhenaidah court has sentenced Abu Taher to death for the rape and murder of four-year-old Tabachchum in Kaliganj upazila’s Barobazar area. The verdict was delivered on Monday, June 22, 2026, by Judge Salehuzzaman of the Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal. The court also fined the convict five lakh taka and ordered that the amount be recovered by selling his property.

According to the case documents, on February 26, Abu Taher lured the child to his house with chips and juice, raped her, and then strangled her to death. He hid the body in a septic tank of a nearby school. Police arrested him the next day from his brother’s rented house in Kushtia town. The investigation officer submitted the charge sheet on May 26, and the trial proceeded swiftly with charges framed on June 16, witness testimonies on June 17, and arguments completed by June 21.

Prosecutor Akidul Islam expressed satisfaction with the verdict, noting that the judgment was delivered within 116 days. The victim’s parents also welcomed the ruling and demanded prompt execution of the sentence.

The Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) has ordered the deployment of army personnel in six districts, including Dhaka, Gazipur, Narayanganj, Faridpur, Gopalganj, and Chattogram. The deployment, effective until June 30, 2026, follows concerns over possible unrest linked to the banned Awami League’s upcoming anniversary on June 23. The move aims to maintain law and order and ensure public safety.

In preparation for the event, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has implemented extensive security measures across the capital. Over 200 special pickets and checkpoints will be set up at key and strategic locations, with intensified searches at all city entry points. Specialized DMP units, including the Detective Branch (DB) and Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC), will remain active, supported by plainclothes officers from the Special Branch (SB) and Internal Affairs Division (IAD).

To respond swiftly to any emergency, 15 Quick Response Teams (QRTs) and reserve forces will be on standby at four main DMP control rooms. More than 18,000 police officers and personnel will be deployed to maintain order and protect residents throughout the heightened security period.

The Islami Bank Conscious Customers Forum has demanded that a full board of directors be formed for Islami Bank within the next 24 hours, comprising honest, skilled, and professional individuals. The demand was made on Monday during a sit-in in front of Bangladesh Bank’s headquarters in Motijheel, Dhaka. Hundreds of customers gathered earlier in front of Islami Bank Tower and later marched to the central bank gate, where law enforcement maintained a strict stance.

Forum president Nur-un-Nabi Manik stated that restoring customer confidence in Islami Bank requires a competent and credible board. He emphasized that the new board should include individuals with integrity, professional expertise, and sound knowledge of Islamic finance. Speakers at the rally also insisted that those previously involved in irregularities, corruption, or unlawful appointments must not be reinstated, urging Bangladesh Bank to take firm measures to protect depositors’ interests.

Bangladesh Bank spokesperson Arif Hossain Khan said a strong board comprising experienced and professional members will soon be formed to ensure good governance and stability at Islami Bank.

Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir announced that the government is working to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and simplify licensing procedures to create a more business-friendly environment. Speaking at a debriefing session in Dhaka’s InterContinental Hotel, he said the goal is to shorten the business startup process from nearly one year to just 14 days, allowing companies to open letters of credit for machinery imports by the 15th day. The session was jointly organized by the International Labour Organization and the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority.

Muktadir emphasized that the United Nations’ recommendation on Bangladesh’s graduation from the least developed country category should be treated as an opportunity for planned institutional and economic strengthening. He said the government’s recent budget reflects priorities such as simplifying business processes, reducing licensing complexities, and diversifying markets. The Commerce Ministry has also established a Responsible Business Conduct Cell to coordinate among government bodies, regulators, business groups, and development partners.

He added that a committee has already identified areas to reduce time and procedural overlaps, and a zone announcement on implementation is expected in July.