Islami Bank has announced that customers who closed or broke their term and savings-based accounts during recent instability can now reactivate them with all previous benefits intact. According to an internal directive issued on Monday, customers have seven working days to reopen their closed Mudaraba Term Deposit (MTDR), Mudaraba Monthly Profit Deposit Scheme (MMPDS), Mudaraba Special Savings Scheme (MSS), and Mudaraba Savings Bond (MSB) accounts. The reactivated accounts will retain the original profit rates and other conditions.

The bank stated that many customers had withdrawn deposits out of fear during recent uncertainty surrounding the institution. To assist those clients, all zones, branches, and sub-branches have been instructed to take necessary steps, prepare lists of closed accounts, and contact affected customers by phone and address.

Officials believe the initiative will help restore depositor confidence and improve liquidity. The unrest followed the appointment of a new chairman, which led to heavy withdrawals. The reactivation offer aims to stabilize deposits and bring withdrawn funds back into the bank.

Islami Chhatra Shibir has donated two water filters to the student hostels of Nawabganj Government College in Chapainawabganj. The filters were formally handed over to the students on Monday afternoon as part of an initiative by the college branch of the organization. The donation aims to ensure access to safe drinking water for hostel residents.

Students reported that both hostels had been facing a prolonged shortage of safe drinking water, forcing many to collect water from distant sources. They said the new filters have eased the long-standing problem to some extent. The event was attended by the district branch president Yusuf Al Galib, secretary Abdur Rahman, office secretary Mohammad Yusuf Ali, and other leaders of Islami Chhatra Shibir.

Organizers stated that similar humanitarian and welfare activities will continue in the future to support students’ well-being.

A case has been requested against Cumilla North District BNP joint convener Abul Hashem for allegedly seizing government land allocated to a landless person and constructing a multi-storey building on it. Daudkandi Upazila Executive Officer Nasrin Akter confirmed on Monday that an application was submitted to the Cumilla Deputy Commissioner to file the case. The move followed a report published on June 3 in the daily Amar Desh that sparked widespread discussion and prompted administrative action.

According to the report, the land was originally allotted to Masud Alam, a landless resident of Gauripur Pennai area, during the 1989–90 fiscal year for rehabilitation and agricultural use. However, Hashem, who is Alam’s cousin, allegedly took control of the land, later registering ownership under his own name. Local sources said Hashem had occupied the land for 36 years and recently began constructing a permanent multi-storey building there.

Officials stated that Hashem fraudulently included the land in his BS record and started illegal construction. The administration has now moved to initiate legal proceedings against him.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced in parliament that a strong Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) will be established, with a search committee being formed to appoint the commission’s chairman and commissioners. He made the remarks on Monday during the discussion on the supplementary budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year, addressing the additional grant request for the ACC on behalf of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

The minister explained that the search committee provision existed in previous laws, and although the interim government’s ordinance was not adopted, the earlier law has been revived. He noted that the Chief Justice recently appointed his representative to the committee after a long delay, enabling the government to proceed with its formation. Ahmed emphasized that the government had been sincere in its efforts but faced delays in cooperation.

He added that this is an interim arrangement until the Anti-Corruption Commission Bill is passed in parliament, after which a stronger and more independent commission will be formed to address corruption comprehensively.

At the International Crimes Tribunal-1 on Monday, Kabir Hossain Mridha testified as the seventh witness in the case against fugitive Hasina’s son and ICT adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy, and former state minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak. He described how his son, Shahid Sanjid Hossain Mridha, was shot during a rally in Uttara on August 5, 2024, after Hasina fled. The bullet entered through the front of his neck and exited through his back, killing him instantly.

Kabir Hossain said his son was taken to Uttara Crescent Hospital, where he was found dead along with eight others. He alleged that police, Jubo League, and Chhatra League members fired the shots that killed his son and others, and that activists vandalized the hospital to prevent treatment of the injured. He claimed around 35 people were killed in the Uttara area that day.

The testimony forms part of the ongoing proceedings in the July massacre case, in which several individuals face charges related to the killings.

Seven fishermen from Shahparir Island in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar, were reportedly abducted by Myanmar’s armed rebel group Arakan Army on Monday morning, June 15, 2026. The incident occurred around 8 a.m. near the estuary of the Naf River adjacent to Shahparir Island, where the group allegedly seized two fishing trawlers and took the fishermen across the border.

Local fishermen said the victims were fishing in the area when Arakan Army members arrived from the Rakhine side and detained them. They explained that the river’s border between Bangladesh and Myanmar is difficult to identify, causing fishermen to sometimes cross unintentionally. Such situations have previously led to similar abductions by the group.

Another fisherman described growing fear among locals, saying fishing in the Naf River and nearby sea has become increasingly dangerous due to frequent threats from the Arakan Army. Teknaf Upazila Nirbahi Officer S. M. Anik Chowdhury confirmed awareness of the incident and said communication with the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) was underway regarding the matter.

A young man named Antor Ali was killed by lightning while playing football in Shibganj, Chapainawabganj, on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred near the Bhanga Bridge area of the Shibganj municipality’s mango orchard. Antor Ali was the son of Abdul Mannan from the Chakdaulatpur-Mondoltola neighborhood. The information was confirmed by Shibganj Upazila Project Implementation Officer Mizanur Rahman.

According to officials, Antor Ali was playing football during a storm when lightning struck, killing him instantly at the scene. Following the incident, the Disaster Management Department provided his family with a cash assistance of 25,000 taka. Shibganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge Matiur Rahman stated that police recovered the body.

Authorities have not reported further details about the incident or any additional casualties.

State Minister for Textiles and Jute Md. Shariful Alam stated that prices of essential commodities in Dhaka markets have remained stable following the announcement of the proposed national budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year. He made the remarks on Monday after an unannounced inspection at Karwan Bazar, where he spoke with wholesalers, retailers, and consumers about supply and marketing conditions.

According to the minister, most daily essentials are being sold at stable prices and the overall supply situation is satisfactory. He noted that the Tk 9.38 trillion budget is designed to be people-friendly, with increased allocations for social protection and education, as well as tax exemptions on certain essential goods to ease inflationary pressure. He added that, unlike previous years, no post-budget price hikes have been observed this time.

Shariful Alam credited coordinated monitoring by the Ministry of Commerce, the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection, and local administrations for maintaining normal supply. He warned that any attempt to raise prices without justification would face action.

The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has announced that all public transport vehicles in the country must have functional Global Positioning System (GPS) devices installed by August 1. The decision follows a directive issued by the Road Transport and Highways Division to enhance road safety and improve transport management through modern technology. BRTA published a public notice on Monday confirming the enforcement timeline.

According to the notice, the GPS requirement aims to integrate advanced information technology into the public transport system to ensure safer and more efficient road operations. The technical specifications for the GPS devices can be obtained from local BRTA offices or downloaded from its official website. The Road Transport and Highways Division issued the related gazette notification on June 11.

BRTA further stated that under the Road Transport Act 2018 and the Road Transport Rules 2022, registration and fitness certificate renewals will only be processed after verifying that the required GPS devices have been properly installed. The authority has sought cooperation from transport owners and all stakeholders to implement the directive effectively.

Two days after the killing of Jubo Dal leader Masudul Haque Chowdhury in Raozan, Chattogram, no case has yet been filed and no arrests have been made. Police said they have identified several suspects from CCTV footage. The attack occurred around 1:15 p.m. on June 14 in front of Ashrafia Pharmacy at Choumuhani intersection in Pahartali Union, when armed assailants shot Masudul Haque multiple times, killing him on the spot.

Masudul Haque, a senior joint convener of Rangunia Upazila Jubo Dal and a close follower of local MP Humam Quader Chowdhury, was the son of late Khalek Chowdhury of Betagi Union. Witnesses and intelligence sources said six to seven attackers arrived in a CNG-run auto-rickshaw and fired 8–10 rounds at close range. His brother, former union chairman Swapan Chowdhury, demanded justice, saying Masud had no enemies.

Police suspect the killing may be linked to disputes over sand extraction or local political rivalry ahead of the upcoming union council election. Following the incident, supporters staged protests and blocked the Chattogram-Kaptai road for several hours. The area remains tense under heightened police patrols.

Road Transport Minister Sheikh Robiul Alam informed the National Parliament that despite a High Court ban, vehicles such as autorickshaws, battery-powered rickshaws, nosimon, korimon, and bhotbhoti continue to operate on highways. He stated that joint operations are being conducted at key highway points by the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA), highway police, and district administrations to address the situation.

The minister made these remarks on Monday in response to a question from Rangpur-3 MP Mahbubur Rahman Belal during a parliamentary session chaired by Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed. In the same session, Sheikh Robiul Alam also provided updates on other transport-related matters, including the number of registered motorcycles in the country and the inclusion of Narayanganj city in the proposed MRT Line-2 route.

The ongoing enforcement efforts aim to ensure compliance with the High Court directive and improve highway safety by restricting unauthorized vehicles from operating on major routes.

Mohammad Selim Uddin, Dhaka North City Jamaat-e-Islami chief and mayoral candidate, has alleged that a group is deliberately attacking religious institutions and shrines across Bangladesh to falsely implicate Jamaat-e-Islami. He made the remarks on Monday while visiting injured khatib Abdul Momen of Mirpur Mazar Mosque at Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital in Dhaka.

Selim Uddin said these attacks aim to destabilize the country and destroy religious harmony. He demanded that those responsible for the shrine attacks and vandalism be identified and brought to justice swiftly. During the visit, party leaders offered prayers for the injured khatib’s recovery.

Later, Selim Uddin met the family of martyr Abdul Hannan in Mirpur-13, honoring the sacrifices of those killed and injured in the July uprising. He reiterated his call for the prosecution of all individuals involved in past massacres.

A businessman named Mostafizur Rahman, aged 38, was killed in Bochaganj, Dinajpur, after his leg tendon was severed during an attack at his home on June 14, 2026. He was initially treated at Bochaganj Upazila Health Complex and later transferred to Dinajpur Zia Heart Foundation, where he died on Monday morning. Police have taken his former wife, TikTok user Shilpi Akter, aged 34, into custody for questioning in connection with the incident.

According to police and local sources, Mostafizur lived alone in his Bochaganj residence. Although divorced, his former wife reportedly visited him occasionally. Police officials, including the Assistant Superintendent of Police (Kaharol Circle) and the Officer-in-Charge of Bochaganj Police Station, visited the scene. Preliminary findings suggest a long-standing marital dispute between the deceased and his ex-wife.

Authorities stated that Shilpi Akter was with the victim at the hospital and has been placed under protective custody for interrogation. A case may be filed if evidence of her involvement emerges, and the investigation into the motive and perpetrators continues.

A quiz competition marking Pi Day 2026 was held at the Bishwo Shahitto Kendro in Dhaka, organized by the youth science magazine Byapon under the theme “Let the fragrance of science spread.” Students from various educational institutions across the country participated in the event, which focused on science, mathematics, logic, and problem-solving. The competition was divided into two groups, and winners received certificates, crests, and prizes.

Special guests included Nadimul Haque Julhas, founder of Naba Tech World; Mosaddeq Hossain, CEO of Kidzana Creative Center and president of the Bangladesh Young Scientists and Innovators Society (BYSIS); and Sadekul Islam, chief marketing officer of Kidzana and BYSIS international program coordinator. Byapon’s editorial associates and other officials were also present.

Speakers emphasized the importance of nurturing scientific curiosity, research-oriented thinking, and innovation among students to build a knowledge-based and modern Bangladesh. Byapon’s editor Dr. Shamsul Arifin Jilani congratulated the winners and expressed hope that such initiatives would further inspire students in science and research.

Bangladesh Bank has introduced new measures to make it easier for Bangladeshi exporters to enter international e-commerce markets. A circular issued on Monday allows exporters to list and display their products on internationally recognized online marketplaces and digital platforms, enabling direct sales to consumers worldwide. The new policy simplifies business-to-consumer export operations and introduces several key regulatory changes.

Under the circular, exporters can now ship small-value goods worth up to 5,000 US dollars per transaction on a cost and freight basis. The requirement to submit an EXP form has been waived for shipments up to 1,000 US dollars, provided full payment is received in advance through banking or approved digital payment channels. Exporters may also issue shipping documents directly in the name of foreign buyers, and provisions have been made for product returns or refunds in case of quality issues.

The policy also permits remittance payments for subscriptions, registrations, memberships, and service fees required to operate on international online marketplaces. Business and export sector representatives believe the initiative will significantly expand cross-border e-commerce activities and allow exporters to reach global consumers directly.