The Bangladesh Police has introduced major changes to its uniform design through an amendment to the 'Police Dress Rules, 2025'. A new notification was issued on June 18, 2026, by Inspector General of Police Md. Ali Hossain Fakir under Section 12 of the Police Act, 1861. The revision brings clear color distinctions between district and metropolitan police uniforms. District and other unit members will now wear dark blue shirts made of TC fabric, while metropolitan police officers will wear light olive shirts. All units will use khaki-colored trousers instead of the previous coffee shade.

Winter uniforms have also been updated. Dark blue jackets, jerseys, cardigans, and pullovers will replace the earlier iron-colored ones, with metropolitan police jackets matching their light olive shirts. Female officers’ uniforms have been refined as well, featuring dark blue sarees and blouses for district units and dark blue sarees with light olive blouses for metropolitan police. Approved dark blue head covers are now mandatory.

The revised rules maintain seasonal sleeve requirements and allow pregnant officers, with prior approval, to wear civilian dress while on duty.

A case has been filed in Narsingdi against Aminur Rahman Sarkar Dolon, member secretary of the Monohardi upazila BNP, and two others for allegedly assaulting a six-month pregnant woman entrepreneur after she refused to pay extortion money. The case was lodged by the victim, Popy Akter, at the Senior Judicial Magistrate Court in Narsingdi. The other accused are Abdul Jabbar and Moktar Uddin Talukdar. According to the complaint, the accused had been demanding Tk 100,000 from Popy Akter and attacked her at her beauty parlor on May 7 when she refused.

The complaint states that Dolon physically assaulted her, tore her clothes, and broke her mobile phone, while the others took Tk 52,000 from a drawer and a gold chain from her neck. Locals rushed to the scene after hearing her screams, and the attackers fled after issuing death threats. She was later admitted to Katiadi Upazila Health Complex in Kishoreganj.

Popy Akter claimed that Monohardi police refused to register her complaint, prompting her to file the case in court on June 18. The accused BNP leader could not be reached for comment, while the local police chief denied knowledge of the incident. Narsingdi district BNP’s general secretary and MP Monjur Elahi suggested the case might be politically motivated and called for a fair investigation.

Two young sisters drowned in a pond during a wedding celebration in Mohanganj upazila of Netrakona on Friday, June 19, 2026. The incident occurred at Pabai village under Barkashia-Birampur union when family members were busy with wedding activities. The victims were Niha Akter, aged 7, and Noha Akter, aged 3, daughters of local hand-trolley driver Nizam Uddin. Both children were the couple’s only offspring.

According to local residents and family sources, the girls went to bathe in the pond near their house while their parents were occupied with the wedding. Locals later noticed one child floating and raised an alarm. Both were rescued and taken to Mohanganj Upazila Health Complex, where doctors declared them dead. The incident cast a deep pall of grief over the family and community.

Police said they learned of the deaths through locals, as the health complex did not immediately inform them. Officials acknowledged that medical staff are required to notify police in such cases and promised appropriate action against those who failed to follow protocol.

Police in Rupganj, Narayanganj, have arrested four members of the Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Branch (DB) on charges of attempting to kidnap a young man. The arrests followed a violent incident on Thursday when local residents attacked the officers after suspecting them of trying to force World Health Organization employee Amit Hasan into a private car. Hasan later filed a case with Rupganj Police Station, naming six people including the four DB officers.

According to police sources, the arrested officers—Sub-Inspector Mamun Matubbar, Assistant Sub-Inspector Aman Ullah, and Constables Kabir and Akash Ahmed—were all attached to the DB South unit. The suspects allegedly operated without authorization across districts and had previously staged fake abductions to extort ransom. The injured officers were rescued by local police and hospitalized after being beaten by an angry crowd in Gausia and later in Shantinagar Bazar.

Authorities confirmed that an investigation is underway and departmental action has been initiated against the accused officers.

A Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) operation in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, led to the seizure of 140,000 yaba tablets and the arrest of one suspected drug trafficker. The detainee, identified as Md. Kader, 38, from Shialipara village in Ukhiya, was apprehended early Friday, June 19, 2026. The operation was confirmed by Lieutenant Colonel Md. Zahirul Islam, commander of the 64 BGB Battalion.

According to BGB, the special patrol team from Balukhali Border Outpost conducted the raid around 3 a.m. based on intelligence. The team intercepted a man entering from the Myanmar side near the Chaudhury’s Gher area and recovered 14 cartons containing 140,000 blue yaba tablets from a bundle he was carrying. During initial questioning, the suspect reportedly admitted to purchasing the drugs from across the Myanmar border for resale inside Bangladesh.

BGB officials stated that surveillance has been intensified to identify and apprehend other individuals involved in the smuggling network. The Ukhiya Battalion continues its operations under the Ramu Sector to maintain border security and combat illegal activities.

The Bangladesh Coast Guard rescued four fishermen who had been adrift for two days in the deep sea west of Kutubdia, Cox’s Bazar, after their fishing boat’s engine failed. The rescue took place on Friday afternoon, confirmed by Coast Guard media officer Lieutenant Commander Sabbir Alam Sujan. The boat, named “FB Saurav,” had departed from Cox’s Bazar for Sandwip in Chattogram on June 18 when the engine broke down around 2 p.m.

The fishermen contacted the national emergency service number 999 on Friday morning to seek help, prompting a Coast Guard patrol vessel to launch a rescue operation. All four fishermen and their disabled boat were recovered alive and given initial medical care and necessary assistance. The process of handing them and the boat over to the owner is underway.

According to the Coast Guard, the force remains ready to provide humanitarian assistance and conduct rescue operations in emergencies, with similar efforts to continue in the future.

Water Resources Minister Md. Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anny said the government is working to approve the Teesta Master Plan as soon as possible. He stated that the project is in its final stage of evaluation to ensure maximum benefits for people in the Teesta basin. The minister made the remarks on Friday while visiting the Teesta River in Lalmonirhat and exchanging views with local residents. Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu and State Minister for Water Resources Farhad Hossain Azad were also present.

Anny emphasized that the government is committed to public welfare and is proceeding with the project to ensure long-term national and local benefits. He noted that the government has already approved the Padma Barrage Project and revived the canal excavation program initiated by late President Ziaur Rahman. Plans are underway to excavate and re-excavate about 20,000 kilometers of rivers, canals, and reservoirs over the next five years.

State Minister Farhad Hossain Azad said local and foreign experts are reviewing the Teesta project, which will be submitted to the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) for approval once evaluations are complete.

A motorcyclist named Zahid Mia, aged 35, was killed after being hit by a passenger bus in the Madhabpur area of Habiganj district. The accident occurred on Friday afternoon near the Badsha Gate area along the Dhaka–Sylhet Highway when a Dhaka-bound Mamun Paribahan bus ran over his motorcycle. Zahid Mia was a resident of Dharmondol village in Nasirnagar upazila of Brahmanbaria district.

Police from Shayestaganj Highway Police Station arrived at the scene, recovered the body, and sent it to Habiganj District Sadar Hospital morgue for autopsy. The officer-in-charge of the station, Shubho Ranjan Chakma, confirmed the incident and stated that necessary legal procedures had been initiated. An investigation into the accident is currently underway.

Authorities have not yet disclosed further details about the cause of the collision or whether the bus driver has been detained as part of the ongoing investigation.

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said the party has lost a guardian-like leader with the death of former state minister and BNP Vice Chairman Advocate Harun-al-Rashid. He made the remarks on Friday while attending the second funeral prayer of Harun-al-Rashid in front of the BNP central office at Naya Paltan in Dhaka. Harun-al-Rashid passed away on Thursday while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in the capital.

Rizvi described Harun-al-Rashid as a nationally respected and wise politician who served with honesty and dedication as a whip in parliament, chairman of the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, and as a state minister. He noted that Harun-al-Rashid had been involved in nationalist politics since his student life and remained steadfast in his principles until his death. BNP leaders and activists, including senior figures and local leaders from Brahmanbaria, attended the funeral.

Harun-al-Rashid was elected five times as a Member of Parliament from Brahmanbaria-3 constituency and held key positions in the BNP, including vice chairman and joint secretary general. He was widely regarded as a guardian figure among party members for his long-standing contributions to democracy and organizational activities.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and opposition leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman stated that stopping extortion across Bangladesh would restore one-third of the people’s peace. He made the comment on Friday afternoon at the party’s annual member conference in Munshiganj district. Rahman emphasized that any political party unable to restrain its own activists from social misconduct has no right to govern the country, adding that only disciplined parties can ensure good governance.

He further said that Jamaat’s goal is not to amass wealth but to ensure the well-being of citizens. Rahman noted that if the current parliament loses legitimacy, his party would not remain in it, as parliament must serve the people’s needs. He urged the ruling party to demonstrate good governance by ending extortion and said the opposition is willing to give the government time, but not indefinitely.

Referring to the newly announced national budget, Rahman criticized that despite tax reductions, prices of essential goods have not fallen due to syndicates linked to political parties, which survive under political patronage.

Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu announced that the BNP government is committed to implementing the long-awaited Teesta Master Plan for the people of Rangpur’s Teesta basin. Speaking at a public rally after inspecting the Teesta Bridge area in Kaunia upazila on Friday, he said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman had already made a clear declaration on the issue, and the government is working to fulfill its promise to the people. Water Resources Minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Annie, State Minister Farhad Hossain Azad, senior officials, and local leaders were present.

Dulu recalled that on February 18 of the previous year, Tarique Rahman expressed solidarity with the Teesta residents during the “Jago Bahe Teesta Bachai” movement. He said the government’s current activities are a continuation of that commitment. Speakers at the rally emphasized the urgent approval and implementation of the Teesta Master Plan, highlighting its potential to control river erosion, expand irrigation, boost agricultural production, and improve livelihoods in the Teesta basin.

Local residents reiterated their demand for swift implementation, noting that the project could bring positive economic, agricultural, and environmental changes to northern Bangladesh.

A human chain and protest rally were held in Chhagalnaiya upazila of Feni demanding exemplary punishment for a youth named Srijon Das, accused of making derogatory comments about Islam, Allah, and the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) on social media. The demonstration took place on Friday at the Zero Point area under the banner of 'people from all walks of life' and drew participation from various sections of the community.

According to local sources, the controversial post spread widely on Thursday night, prompting strong reactions and anger among residents. Srijon Das, son of Pritilal Das from West Chhagalnaiya, later went live on Facebook to apologize for his actions. However, the incident continued to stir widespread discussion in the area. Locals subsequently detained him and handed him over to law enforcement, who have taken him into custody and initiated legal proceedings.

Speakers at the rally stated that any act hurting religious sentiments is unacceptable and called for a fair investigation and appropriate punishment if the allegations are proven. The local police officer-in-charge confirmed that the matter is under investigation and legal action will follow.

State Minister for Water Resources Farhad Hossain Azad announced that the Teesta Master Plan will soon be submitted to the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) for approval after receiving opinions from local and foreign experts. He made the statement on Friday during a visit to the Teesta River in Lalmonirhat, where he met with local residents. Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu and Water Resources Minister Md. Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie were also present.

Minister Annie said the government is working to secure quick approval of the Teesta Master Plan to ensure maximum benefits for people in the Teesta basin. He added that final technical, economic, and environmental assessments are underway to guarantee the project’s effectiveness. The government, he noted, has the capacity to implement the project with domestic funding if necessary.

Local residents urged the government to approve and implement the project quickly, expressing hope that it would help control river erosion, improve irrigation, prevent floods, and enhance the overall economic condition of the Teesta region.

Bangladesh Khilafat Chhatra Majlis organized a protest rally in Dhaka on Friday, June 19, 2026, condemning the Speaker of the National Parliament’s remarks about Bangladesh Khilafat Majlis Amir Allama Mamunul Haque. The demonstration took place after Friday prayers at the north gate of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, followed by a procession that circled Dainik Bangla intersection and ended at the mosque’s east gate.

The rally was presided over by Muhammad Aminul Islam, president of the organization’s Dhaka Metropolitan East unit, with central president Mohammad Abdul Aziz attending as chief guest. Aziz criticized the Speaker’s comments as politically motivated and disrespectful to a popular religious leader, demanding a public apology. He described the remarks as a continuation of authoritarian behavior and accused the Speaker of ignoring a settled court verdict.

Other speakers, including Maulana Rakibul Islam and several city leaders, called for legal accountability for the Speaker’s alleged indecent comments. The event drew participation from various levels of the organization’s Dhaka leadership.

Opposition leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Ekushey Padak-winning poet Al Mujahidi. In a Facebook post on Friday afternoon titled “Responding to the call of the Almighty, poet Al Mujahidi departs,” he announced that the poet, born on January 1, 1943, had passed away earlier that day.

Dr. Rahman noted that Al Mujahidi served for more than three decades as the literary editor of the daily Ittefaq and actively participated in the Liberation War of 1971. He highlighted the poet’s significant contributions to various branches of literature, including poetry, fiction, essays, criticism, and children’s literature. He described Mujahidi as a poet of faith and values whose creative works would remain memorable in Bengali literature.

Offering prayers for the deceased, Dr. Rahman asked for divine forgiveness and eternal peace for the poet, and strength for his family, colleagues, and admirers to bear the loss with patience.