A prominent Islamic scholar, Maulana Qari Md. Abu Raihan, was allegedly beaten and seriously injured in a boundary dispute in Kalibajail village under Deokhola Union of Fulbaria upazila, Mymensingh. The incident occurred on Sunday morning when a long-standing land boundary disagreement between neighbors escalated into violence. According to the complaint, neighbor Mosharraf Hossain attacked Abu Raihan with an iron rod, leaving him critically injured. He was first taken to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital and later referred to Dhaka for advanced treatment.

The victim, aged 64, is a senior teacher at Lalbari Madrasa in Dhaka and the son of late Maulana Shohrab Ali. His elder brother, Abu Sayeed, reported that the family has been facing threats and feels unsafe since the attack. Abu Raihan’s son, Kawsar Jamil, filed a written complaint with Fulbaria Police Station naming four accused. Police visited the scene on Tuesday and confirmed that legal action is underway, with efforts ongoing to arrest the suspects.

The Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JAKSU) has handed over a high-capacity cold water filter to the university’s only female dormitory, Nawab Faizunnesa Chowdhurani Hall. The handover took place on Tuesday in the presence of the hall administration and student representatives. The initiative was taken in response to long-standing student demands for access to safe and cold drinking water.

JAKSU Vice President Md. Riazul Islam said the initiative came amid intense heat across Bangladesh and overcrowding in the dormitory, which houses about 1,200 students despite having only 600 seats. He noted that the university administration should ideally ensure such facilities but has not done so, prompting the student body to act independently. He urged the administration to address broader water supply issues on campus.

The hall provost, Professor Dr. Anjuman Ara of the Physics Department, and JAKSU leaders were present during the handover ceremony.

Sylhet Metropolitan Police conducted a 32-hour special operation aimed at maintaining law and order, controlling crime, and ensuring public safety in the city. During the drive, 63 individuals were arrested for involvement in various offenses, including four activists of the Chhatra League. The arrests took place over two phases: 36 people were detained in the first 24 hours, and another 27 were arrested in the following eight hours.

According to police, those arrested include suspects in regular cases, individuals accused in illegal procession cases, warrant-holders, drug users and dealers, smugglers, and others charged under the metropolitan ordinance. Authorities also recovered illegal goods such as 1,400 pieces of KitKat chocolate, 24 kilograms and six packets of cannabis, and 10 sacks of cumin. In a separate traffic operation, legal action was taken against 151 vehicles, with 77 cases filed and 74 vehicles seized.

Police stated that legal procedures are being completed before presenting the detainees to the court.

Bangladesh’s trade deficit for the 2024–2025 fiscal year reached 24.168 billion US dollars, according to Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir. He presented the figures in parliament on Tuesday, noting that export earnings totaled 55,191.24 million dollars while imports stood at 79,359.24 million dollars. The largest deficit was with China at 17,868 million dollars, followed by India at 7,859.87 million dollars. Other major deficits were recorded with Indonesia, Singapore, Brazil, Qatar, and Malaysia.

The minister said Bangladesh remains heavily dependent on the ready-made garment sector, which accounts for 84 percent of total export income. To reduce reliance on a single product, the government has extended bond facilities to exporters in eight additional sectors, including leather, jute, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, ICT, light engineering, frozen food, and plastics. The National Board of Revenue has issued the necessary orders to support this diversification.

He added that Bangladesh is pursuing free trade agreements and GSP Plus benefits with the European Union, China, and India to mitigate potential tariff challenges after graduating from least developed country status in 2026.

Members of the newly formed committee of the Fisheries and Livestock Journalists Forum (FLJF) met with Fisheries, Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammad Aminur Rashid on Tuesday at the minister’s office in the Secretariat. The meeting was attended by the minister’s private secretary Pankaj Barua, senior information officer Md. Mamun Hasan, and assistant private secretary Md. Aminul Islam.

During the meeting, FLJF president Tarikul Islam Suman and general secretary Zahidur Rahman presented several proposals focused on development and sustainable management in the fisheries and livestock sectors. The minister listened attentively and urged journalists to highlight not only positive but also negative aspects of the sector.

Other FLJF office bearers and members, including vice president Mohammad Naimuddin, joint general secretary Bayezid Munshi, treasurer Shahjahan Molla, and several executive members, were also present at the meeting.

Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir informed the National Parliament that the National Security Intelligence Directorate has identified 31 tea estates as high-risk due to labor unrest over unpaid wages. He made the statement on Tuesday in response to a question from BNP lawmaker Selina Sultana during a session chaired by Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed. The report, dated May 18, 2025, highlighted wage disputes and management disorder following some owners abandoning their estates in August 2024.

The minister said that although there is no current policy for identifying sick tea gardens, the Bangladesh Tea Board has taken several measures to address wage arrears and restore normal operations. Two committees were formed to reopen the closed Burjan and Phultola estates, and financial aid was provided from the Tea Board’s welfare fund. Both gardens are now operating normally.

He added that the government arranged special exports of unsold tea from 12 National Tea Company estates to pay workers’ dues and continues to ensure rations, healthcare, housing, and other welfare benefits for tea workers. A family card program is also being introduced to improve living standards.

A Cumilla court has ordered the return of expelled Islami Chhatra Shibir central leader Jisan Mia to jail after completing a two-day remand in a case filed over rape and forced abortion allegations. The order was issued on Tuesday afternoon by Chief Judicial Magistrate Amli Court-3 Judge Taiyab Uddin Ahmed. The matter was confirmed by Detective Branch Officer-in-Charge Shamsul Alam Shah, who said Jisan was produced before the court following the remand.

According to police, Jisan was arrested after being found unconscious near Laksam Railway Junction on June 12. That night, a woman filed a case naming Jisan as the prime accused and three others for assisting in the alleged rape. Earlier, the court had rejected Jisan’s bail plea and sent him to jail. On Sunday, police sought an eight-day remand, but the court granted two days.

Jisan Mia is the central assistant international secretary of Islami Chhatra Shibir and former president of the organization’s Cumilla West unit. The other three accused in the case are Sekandar Ali, Golam Rabbani, and Sajib Hasan.

A Dhaka court has ordered a four-day remand for lawyer Shafik Nazrul in a cybercrime case involving alleged fraud through Facebook advertisements using photos of Jaima Rahman, daughter of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, and Adiba, daughter of the Attorney General. The order was issued on Tuesday by Metropolitan Magistrate Ariful Islam. The case was filed by Khurshid Alam under the Cyber Security Act, accusing Nazrul of deceiving bar council examinees through a Facebook page named 'LAW DOCTOR'.

According to the case details, Nazrul allegedly used the images to claim close ties with influential figures and promised to help candidates pass the bar council exam in exchange for money. One victim reportedly paid over four lakh taka after being promised guaranteed success but failed the June 12 exam, exposing the fraud. Police sought seven days of remand to recover the embezzled funds and identify other members of the fraud group, but the court granted four days.

In a separate case filed by the Bangladesh Bar Council, Nazrul was also shown arrested for allegedly spreading false information about the bar exam through a coaching center in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has issued an official explanation regarding the recent visit of Zahedur Rahman, information adviser to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, amid public discussion over the trip. Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Rahman entered Delhi using a private passport and a SAARC visa, stating that he came to attend a conference. After necessary verification, Indian authorities allowed him entry, but he later decided to return to Bangladesh without attending the event.

According to the report, Rahman arrived in Delhi on Sunday to join an international conference but faced a lengthy immigration inquiry at the airport, which drew attention in both countries. He currently serves as adviser on policy and strategy, information and broadcasting, and cultural affairs, holding a rank equivalent to a state minister. The Bangladesh High Commission and other parties helped secure his entry clearance.

Following the incident, Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned India’s acting high commissioner in Dhaka and handed over a formal note of protest.

Speaker of the National Parliament Hafiz Uddin Ahmed on Tuesday advised Law Minister Asaduzzaman to be mindful in his remarks, noting that the person he was addressing is a martyr’s mother. The exchange took place during a session of the 13th National Parliament.

Rokeya Begum, a female Member of Parliament and mother of July uprising martyr Jabir Ibrahim, spoke during the general discussion on the proposed 2026–27 national budget. She demanded budget allocation for the July Smriti Foundation, stating that its workers have not received salaries or allowances for three months. Rokeya Begum also said that while legal protection has been provided to the July fighters, they are not receiving political protection.

The Speaker’s intervention highlighted the sensitivity of the discussion, as it involved a family member of a national martyr raising concerns about budgetary and political recognition for those linked to the July uprising.

A sand-laden truck fell into a canal after an iron bridge collapsed in Lalmohan upazila of Bhola on Tuesday, killing the driver, Md. Naim, aged 25. The accident occurred around 12:40 p.m. on the bridge over Betua Canal at the eastern end of Azhar Road in Ramaganj Union. The truck’s helper, Al Amin, aged 12, was seriously injured and later referred for advanced treatment after receiving initial care at Lalmohan Upazila Health Complex.

Witnesses said the bridge collapsed as the truck was crossing from west to east, causing a loud noise before the vehicle plunged into the water. Locals rescued both victims and sent them to the hospital, where doctors declared Naim dead. The bridge is located near the ancestral home of the Speaker of the National Parliament, Major (Retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Bir Bikrom.

Local residents reported that the bridge had been in a risky condition for a long time and that authorities had been informed multiple times without effective action. Police have sent a team to the site, and legal procedures are underway.

Ten cargo vessels were fined a total of one lakh taka for anchoring idly on the Meghna River and obstructing normal navigation. The fines were imposed on Tuesday through a mobile court led by BIWTA Executive Magistrate Neheru Nigar Tonu, as part of an operation to ensure safe and accident-free river transport.

According to the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA), the vessels had anchored in the navigation channel, creating barriers to regular vessel movement. The mobile court was conducted with the participation of officials from the Narayanganj Department of Naval Safety and Traffic Management, the Meghnaghat River Port office, traffic inspectors, and members of the river police, who provided full cooperation during the operation.

The initiative aimed to maintain navigational discipline and prevent accidents on the busy Meghna River route, reinforcing BIWTA’s ongoing efforts to improve river safety and traffic management.

Rokeya Begum, a female Member of Parliament and mother of July uprising martyr child Jabir Ibrahim, stated that employees of the July Smriti Foundation have not received their salaries and allowances for the past three months. She made this demand for budget allocation during the general discussion on the proposed 2026–27 fiscal year budget in the 13th National Parliament session on Tuesday.

During her speech, Rokeya Begum also noted that although legal protection has been provided to the July fighters, they have not been given political protection. Her remarks highlighted the ongoing financial and institutional challenges faced by the foundation and its workers.

The issue was raised amid broader parliamentary discussions on the national budget, reflecting concerns about the welfare of organizations linked to historical movements and their recognition within state policy frameworks.

Citizen Initiative has expressed deep concern and anger over three recent violent incidents in Bangladesh: the killing of former student leader Saifullah Bari in Gaibandha’s Saghata, the brutal attack on activist Iftekhar Jamil’s father in Mymensingh’s Phulbaria, and the assault on journalist Mahfuzur Rahman Shishir in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi. The organization issued a statement on June 23, 2026, condemning these acts and calling for immediate action.

According to the report, the Mymensingh attack stemmed from a long-standing land dispute and social tensions, with the victim’s family alleging political influence and ongoing threats. In Gaibandha, the killing was linked to a school committee conflict, with local BNP and Jubo Dal members accused of involvement. The Dhaka incident involved Jamaat activists assaulting a reporter, for which the party later apologized.

Citizen Initiative emphasized that political identity must not shield criminals and urged authorities to ensure victims’ safety and conduct impartial investigations. It also called on all political, social, and religious groups to refrain from protecting offenders under political cover.

Ziaur Rahman Zia, vice president of the central committee of Jubo Dal, declared that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina must be brought to justice. He made the statement on Tuesday afternoon during a protest rally held on the Dhaka–Chattogram Highway in Mirsharai, Chattogram. The event was organized by the upazila, municipal, and Baraiyarhat municipal units of Jubo Dal, beginning at the upazila parishad premises and concluding at the Mirsharai Press Club grounds.

The rally was presided over by Sirajul Islam, convener of Jorarganj Thana Jubo Dal, and conducted by S. A. Sumon, coordinator of Mirsharai Thana Jubo Dal. Several central and district-level Jubo Dal leaders, including Ferdous Ahmed Munna, Hasan Muhammad Jasim Uddin, S. M. Murad Chowdhury, and Iftekhar Mahmud Zipson, addressed the gathering. Local BNP leaders were also present.

Following the speeches, participants chanted slogans supporting the central program and protested what they described as conspiracies against the country.