Opposition members of Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliament, representing an 11-party alliance including Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizens Party (NCP), have alleged persistent discrimination in government allocations and administrative cooperation. They claim that despite being elected representatives, their opinions are often ignored in local development activities, and they face obstacles and disrespect from ruling party members and government officials. Several MPs raised these issues in parliamentary sessions, citing examples of being excluded from local committees and receiving significantly smaller development funds compared to ruling party MPs.

Jamaat’s whip and assistant secretary general Maulana Rafiqul Islam Khan stated that opposition MPs are receiving only 1–1.5 million taka in allocations, while ruling party MPs receive 10–15 million. NCP MPs also complained of unequal disaster relief allocations. In response, Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib said allocations are based on local needs and that opposition MPs would receive their funds soon. Other opposition MPs described administrative non-cooperation, political interference, and even attacks on their convoys and supporters.

Opposition lawmakers emphasized their commitment to serving their constituencies and urged the government and local administration for fair treatment and cooperation.

In Narayanganj city, hawkers and auto-rickshaw operators have again occupied major roads and footpaths, particularly along Bangabandhu Road, only weeks after a successful eviction campaign. The renewed encroachment has caused severe traffic congestion and difficulties for pedestrians. Despite earlier promises, City Corporation Administrator Sakhawat Hossain Khan has not been able to maintain the cleared condition.

The April 13 operation had temporarily freed sidewalks from Chashara to the No. 2 Railgate area, allowing pedestrians to move freely. However, the situation has since reverted, with hawkers returning to areas such as Chashara, Kalirbazar, Shaheed Minar, and Railgate in the evenings. Locals complain that reduced monitoring after dusk allows illegal occupation to resume, while unregulated auto-rickshaws continue to worsen traffic.

City officials said licensing and policy formulation for auto-rickshaw control are underway but not yet visible in practice. The administrator stated that regular drives are being conducted and that the issue must be addressed with both administrative and humanitarian considerations. He affirmed that efforts will continue to ensure pedestrian-friendly footpaths and a permanent solution.

A Bangladeshi youth named Dipjal Ahmad from Digaligram in Sylhet’s Zakiganj upazila has gone missing near the Uttarkul border area. Local residents allege that India’s Border Security Force (BSF) shot him dead and hid his body after he and several others crossed into Indian territory on Sunday night. The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has not yet confirmed the claim or found any evidence of the alleged killing. The incident led to heightened tension along the border.

Following the disappearance, Bangladeshi locals reportedly brought an Indian farmer named Ranjit Das from the zero line near the Kinnakhal 31 Border Outpost. He was later handed back to India through a flag meeting between BGB and BSF on Tuesday night. Local representatives said the community is deeply concerned as Dipjal remains missing and his condition—alive or dead—has not been officially confirmed.

BGB officials stated that they are investigating the incident, while BSF has not acknowledged any shooting. No formal complaint has been filed with the local police so far.

A 28-kilometer stretch of the Bangladesh-Myanmar border, covering Ghumdhum, Tumbru, and Phultali in Bandarban’s Naikhongchhari upazila, has turned into a deadly zone due to widespread landmine contamination linked to fighting across the border. Over the past 18 months, at least 35 Bangladeshis have been killed or injured in explosions, including civilians, Rohingya refugees, fishermen, farm workers, and members of the Border Guard Bangladesh. The latest incident occurred on June 9, when a young man was killed in Ghumdhum.

According to local authorities and security analysts, the mines were laid during intense clashes between Myanmar’s military and the Arakan Army since early 2024. Both sides reportedly used mines to secure defensive positions, leaving the border area perilous even after active fighting subsides. Analysts warn that mines can remain active for years, posing long-term risks to residents who depend on the area for farming, fishing, and collecting forest resources.

Officials have launched awareness campaigns urging locals to avoid zero-line zones, but many continue to enter risky areas for livelihood. Experts recommend stronger diplomatic engagement and international cooperation to identify and clear contaminated zones and protect border communities.

A police officer in Chattogram has been withdrawn following allegations that 100,000 yaba tablets recovered from another police member went missing. The incident occurred while the drugs were being transported from Cox’s Bazar to Chattogram city. On Wednesday night, Kotwali Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Aftab Uddin was removed from his post and attached to the police lines. The action was confirmed by Chattogram Metropolitan Police Additional Commissioner (Traffic, Administration and Finance) Wahidul Haque Chowdhury.

According to police sources, the yaba tablets were seized from a police member during transit, but discrepancies later emerged regarding the recovered quantity. An internal investigation was launched, revealing alleged negligence and irregularities in duty performance by the Kotwali OC. As an administrative measure, he was withdrawn from his position pending further inquiry.

A departmental investigation into the disappearance of the seized yaba tablets is currently underway, according to officials familiar with the matter.

Bangladesh has recently experienced a series of mild earthquakes, sparking growing public concern and warnings from geologists that these tremors may signal an impending major seismic event. Although the recent quakes caused little damage, experts say the frequent low-intensity shocks indicate the gradual release of underground energy, heightening the risk of a large-scale earthquake. Government preparedness remains limited, with little visible progress on earlier expert recommendations.

At a recent roundtable in Dhaka, the state minister for health warned that a major quake in the densely populated capital could cripple essential services. UNICEF officials and government representatives stressed the need for better disaster planning and identification of vulnerable populations. Experts from BUET and Jahangirnagar University reiterated that Bangladesh sits on active tectonic fault lines and that the absence of a major quake for over a century has allowed dangerous pressure to build underground.

Specialists urged immediate structural assessments of buildings, retrofitting of weak structures, and legal reforms to strengthen disaster response. They cautioned that Dhaka’s unplanned construction and soft soil could amplify destruction if a strong earthquake strikes.

An Indian national was detained by the 52 Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) unit for illegal entry into Bangladesh through the Barlekha border area of Moulvibazar. The arrest took place around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday during an operation conducted by the Biyanibazar Battalion under the BOC Tila Border Outpost. The detainee, identified as Md. Ali Hussen, 32, from Karimganj district in India, was apprehended approximately three kilometers inside Bangladesh territory at Madhabkund.

According to BGB, initial questioning confirmed his Indian citizenship. During the search, authorities recovered several Indian identification documents, including a voter ID card, PAN card, and Aadhaar card issued by the Indian Election Commission. The detained individual reportedly admitted to crossing the border to conduct business related to mobile phone display products.

BGB Commander Ataur Rahman Sujon stated that further verification, intelligence investigation, and legal procedures are underway regarding the incident.

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued a warning for 13 regions, forecasting gusty winds of up to 60 kilometers per hour by Thursday noon. The alert includes the possibility of rain or thunderstorms in affected areas. The regions under warning are Rangpur, Tangail, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Faridpur, Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali, Cumilla, Noakhali, Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, and Sylhet.

According to a special weather bulletin for inland river ports, winds may blow temporarily from the south or southeast direction with speeds between 45 and 60 kilometers per hour. The advisory instructs river ports in these regions to display cautionary signal number one from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday. Authorities have also advised vessels to navigate carefully during this period.

The warning comes amid ongoing monsoon conditions, with forecasts of continued rainfall in Dhaka and other parts of the country, offering some relief from recent heat and humidity.

A seven-year-old girl named Jyoti Karmakar died after being bitten by a venomous snake in the Powel area of Jhilim Union, Sadar Upazila, Chapainawabganj. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon, and the child was brought to the Chapainawabganj District Hospital, where doctors declared her dead on arrival. The hospital’s physician, Abdul Kader, confirmed the death and said the child was already deceased when brought in.

According to local accounts cited by the doctor, the child was taken to the hospital several hours after being bitten. Residents alleged that instead of seeking immediate medical care, the family first took the child to a local healer for traditional treatment, which may have delayed proper medical attention. The delay reportedly contributed to the fatal outcome.

The incident highlights ongoing concerns about reliance on traditional healing practices in rural areas and the need for timely medical intervention in snakebite cases.

Two construction workers were killed after falling from an under-construction multistory building in the College Road area of Mymensingh city on Wednesday at around 5 p.m. The deceased were identified as Masud Rana, 30, from Chapainawabganj, and Siam, 35, from Jhenaidah. They had been staying in Mymensingh for construction work. According to police and local sources, several workers were installing a lift on the eighth floor when the two men suddenly fell and sustained severe injuries. Locals rescued them and took them to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared them dead.

Building owner Dr. Belal stated that all necessary materials had been supplied to the contractor, who was responsible for hiring and supervising the workers. Mymensingh Kotwali Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Shibirul Islam said police visited the scene and that the bodies were kept at the hospital morgue. Legal procedures regarding the incident are underway.

Authorities have not yet disclosed further details about the cause of the fall or safety conditions at the construction site.

The Bangladesh government is set to invite international tenders for oil and gas exploration onshore, following a similar initiative in offshore areas. Senior officials from the Energy Division and Petrobangla confirmed that the process has been finalized. The move aims to reduce import dependence and strengthen domestic energy production as part of the government’s broader energy security policy.

Officials noted that no major exploration initiatives had been undertaken in the past two decades, leaving the energy sector increasingly reliant on imports. Experts criticized the previous Awami League government for halting exploration and depending heavily on costly LNG imports, which strained the national budget. Current gas demand exceeds 380 crore cubic feet per day, while supply remains around 265 crore cubic feet, creating a daily shortfall of 115 crore cubic feet.

Energy State Minister Anindya Islam Amit said the government expects strong international participation in the new bidding round and plans to strengthen the state-owned Bapex. He added that the initiative seeks to ensure long-term energy security and reduce import dependency.

Sarjis Alam, the chief organizer of the National Citizen Party (NCP) for the northern region, has called for the establishment of a new army cantonment in Panchagarh. He made the appeal to the Prime Minister through a Facebook post on Wednesday night, emphasizing the need for such a facility in the district.

In his post, Alam wrote, “Honourable Prime Minister, we want a cantonment in Panchagarh.” His demand highlighted the district’s geopolitical and security importance, which he argued justified the creation of a cantonment there. The post quickly drew attention from social media users.

The call reflects growing local interest in strengthening security infrastructure in Panchagarh, though no official response from the government has yet been reported.

Eighteen Bangladeshi migrants died in the Mediterranean Sea in March 2026 while attempting to reach Greece through a human trafficking network. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested Mohammad Mikail Islam, 52, from the Sylhet airport area on Monday in connection with the case. He is a resident of Mithapur village in Dirai upazila, Sunamganj. The arrest followed a case filed by the father of one victim, identified as Masum (pseudonym), at Dirai Police Station.

According to the case statement, Masum and Mikail were from the same village. The trafficking group promised to send Masum to Greece in exchange for 1.3 million taka, with partial payments made before and after arrival. Masum’s family paid 400,000 taka through a bank and 150,000 taka in cash to Mikail. After being taken to Libya, Masum and 44 others were sent by boat toward Greece on March 21. Adverse weather left the vessel stranded for days, leading to severe shortages of food and water.

Eighteen Bangladeshi passengers, including Masum, died from hunger, thirst, and exhaustion. Survivors said traffickers ordered the bodies to be thrown into the sea. The CID’s anti-human trafficking unit is currently investigating the case.

State Minister for Local Government Mir Shahe Alam has come under renewed criticism in Shibganj, Bogura, after more than fifty students were reportedly made to stand under the scorching sun for about 20 minutes to welcome him. The incident occurred on Wednesday, June 17, at the Rokeya Sattar Secondary School field during a government event distributing family cards and saplings to 428 beneficiaries.

The program was part of the Family Card distribution initiative announced by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. The event was attended by the Bogura Deputy Commissioner, Superintendent of Police, and other officials. Videos of students standing in the heat went viral online, sparking widespread criticism and questions about the justification for involving schoolchildren in such a manner. A student said classes were shortened for the event, while a parent and the head teacher gave differing accounts of class schedules and participation.

The Shibganj Upazila Nirbahi Officer said he was unaware of the matter, while the Bogura Deputy Commissioner defended the program as a state event permissible at school grounds during special occasions.

Jamaat-e-Islami lawmaker Hafez Abdul Muntakim from Nilphamari-4 has drawn widespread criticism after claiming in parliament that his father was martyred in the 1971 Liberation War, though his father is reportedly alive. On June 14, during a budget discussion in the National Parliament, Muntakim spoke about his family's contributions to the war, asserting that his father and grandfather were martyrs and that his family had 47 freedom fighters. However, a field visit to his village home in Dholagach, Syedpur, revealed that his father, Md Abdul Kader Sayedee, is still living.

Following the circulation of his remarks on social media, users and observers examined his election affidavit and public records, discovering inconsistencies. According to his affidavit and Wikipedia, Muntakim was born on January 10, 1981, a decade after the war ended, prompting questions about his claim. Facing criticism, Muntakim later clarified that he meant his grandfather’s brother, not his father, was martyred.

Under parliamentary rules, the Speaker has the authority to remove or nullify any unparliamentary or misleading statements from the official record.