Two platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed in Sherpur to maintain internal law and order and address potential security risks. Starting early Monday, BGB members began patrolling various parts of the district under the supervision of two executive magistrates. Their presence was visible in key areas of the district town, Sadar upazila, and Nakla town.

District Magistrate and Deputy Commissioner Farida Yasmin stated that BGB members are patrolling alongside other law enforcement agencies to keep the situation stable. She emphasized that the deployment aims to ensure normalcy in internal security. According to Md. Mizanur Rahman, Assistant Director of the 39th BGB Battalion in Mymensingh, the Ministry of Home Affairs ordered the deployment across five districts, including Sherpur.

The BGB will coordinate with the district administration and other law enforcement agencies and remain on duty until June 30, as part of the ministry’s directive to strengthen local security operations.

The South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance’s Center for Migration Studies at North South University hosted a live webinar titled “Prime Minister’s Malaysia Visit: Will the Closed Labor Market Reopen?” on Monday. The discussion centered on Prime Minister Tareq Rahman’s visit to Malaysia and the potential reopening of the Malaysian labor market for Bangladeshi workers. The session was moderated by Associate Professor Selim Reza.

Speakers highlighted the challenges faced by Bangladeshi migrant workers in Malaysia, including documentation issues, high migration costs, work permit renewals, and limited access to legal support. Dr. Md. Mahbubul Haque noted that no formal agreement on reopening the labor market has yet been confirmed. Other participants emphasized the need for broader economic cooperation, improved worker protection, and transparent recruitment systems. They also called for stronger collaboration between civil society groups in both countries.

The webinar concluded with calls for evidence-based policymaking, sustainable diplomatic engagement, and enhanced protection for Bangladeshi migrant workers in Malaysia.

Police in Katiadi upazila of Kishoreganj have arrested four local leaders of the Awami League and its affiliated organizations under the Anti-Terrorism Act. The detainees include Jamal Mia, vice president of Katiadi municipal Awami League; Ruhul Amin Shakil, former convener of the upazila Jubo League; Md. Al-Amin, vice president of Masua Union Awami League; and Mosharraf Hossain Payel, former vice president of the municipal Chhatra League. The arrests were made during a late-night operation on Tuesday.

According to Katiadi Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge Rafiqul Islam, the four were detained in connection with a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act. Following their arrest, they were presented before the court on Tuesday afternoon. The report did not specify details of the case or the alleged offenses.

The incident marks a significant local law enforcement action involving multiple levels of Awami League leadership in Katiadi, though further legal proceedings and case details remain undisclosed.

BNP reserved seat Member of Parliament Rehana Akter Ranu demanded that banned Awami League president Sheikh Hasina be brought back to the country and given an electric shock in the so-called 'mirror room' chair. She made the statement on Tuesday while participating in the general discussion on the proposed 2026–27 national budget in the Jatiya Sangsad.

Ranu urged opposition unity, warning that if Sheikh Hasina returned to power, those who once supported her would suffer. She also mentioned meeting families of 11 people killed in the July uprising in Feni, who expressed anger toward the police and judiciary for failing to arrest or detain suspects. Additionally, Ranu accused several bank owners of embezzling public money and living abroad in luxury, calling for their properties to be auctioned to repay depositors. She further criticized nurses in government hospitals for mistreating patients.

The remarks drew attention for their harsh tone and came amid ongoing parliamentary debate on the national budget and governance issues.

Leaders and activists of the Shalla Upazila unit of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its affiliated organizations held a protest march and rally on Tuesday afternoon in Shalla, Sunamganj. The demonstration began at 2 p.m. from the BNP’s local office on College Road and moved through several streets before concluding with a protest meeting at the old upazila parishad premises. The event was organized under the directive of the central BNP and led by senior joint convener Abdul Awal.

Speakers at the rally accused the banned Awami League of engaging in repression and abduction politics, claiming that the people had rejected the party. They urged BNP members to focus on the welfare of the people rather than personal gain and to resist any form of anarchy or infiltration within the party. The speakers also emphasized the need to remember years of political persecution and continue working for the country and its citizens.

According to the speakers, the BNP government assumed power with a heavy debt burden but has already distributed family and agriculture cards to beneficiaries as part of its welfare initiatives announced by Tarique Rahman.

Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad told the Bangladesh Parliament on Tuesday that no state activity is more important than a parliamentary session. He made the remark while responding to opposition leader Shafiqul Rahman’s concern over ministers’ absence during budget discussions. The Speaker urged the Chief Whip to ensure ministers attend sessions on time, listen to members’ statements about their ministries, and take corrective measures when possible.

The opposition leader noted that ministers or their representatives are often absent when their ministries are discussed, questioning whether such absence aligns with parliamentary norms. The Speaker reiterated that ministers should prioritize attending sessions despite other engagements. The session began a few minutes late, with several ministers absent initially, including the finance, home, and education ministers.

The Speaker also addressed issues of small group discussions during sessions, urging members to maintain discipline. He confirmed that the parliamentary telephone directory is being prepared but delayed due to incomplete member information. The Chief Whip proposed creating similar directories for ministries to improve communication, a suggestion supported by the public administration minister.

Testimonies from eight witnesses have been completed in the case against former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed, accused of acquiring over Tk 11 crore in illegal assets. On Tuesday, four witnesses testified before Dhaka’s Special Judge Court-5, presided over by Abdullah Al Mamun. They included officials from the tax, land registration, public works, and Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) offices. Earlier, four other witnesses had testified on May 20, bringing the total to eight. The court has set July 1 for the next hearing.

According to the ACC prosecutor, the trial began after charges were framed on May 3. The case was filed by ACC Deputy Director Hafizul Islam on December 15, 2024, and the charge sheet was submitted on November 30, 2025. Investigations found that Benazir declared assets worth about Tk 12.2 crore but evidence showed ownership of over Tk 15.6 crore, leaving Tk 11 crore unaccounted for.

The ACC has also filed five other cases against Benazir, including two where he is the main accused and three involving his wife and two daughters as co-accused. These cases remain under investigation.

A protest march and rally were organized by the Mirzaganj Upazila unit of the BNP and its affiliated organizations on Tuesday morning, opposing what they described as the banned Awami League’s misconduct and violent activities. The procession began from the Subidkhali College Road area and concluded at the court premises, followed by a protest gathering.

Speakers at the event included former vice president of the upazila BNP Professor Mostafizur Rahman, former general secretary Md. Jahangir Alam Farazi, vice president Anwar Sikdar, Aminul Islam Khokon, and local BNP leaders Shahin Chowdhury Pasha and Hasibul Gani Munir Khondaker. Separate protest marches were also held later in the day by the Jubo Dal and Chhatra Dal, with their respective leaders in attendance.

On Monday afternoon, another BNP procession took place under the leadership of upazila BNP president Shahabuddin Nannu Munshi, joined by several senior party figures. The events reflect continued local-level political mobilization in Mirzaganj.

Two separate protest programs were held in Dinajpur on Tuesday opposing the alleged violent activities of the banned Awami League. The events were organized by the district unit of the Volunteer Party and the group 'Amra July Joddha'. At noon, the Dinajpur District Volunteer Party, led by convener Russel Ali Chowdhury Limon, organized a motorcycle procession that started from Maharaja Mor, paraded through key city roads, and ended at the same point.

Participants in the motorcycle rally chanted slogans against terrorism, anarchy, and illegal activities attributed to the banned Awami League. They called for unity and public awareness to maintain peace, order, and a democratic environment in the country. Leaders and activists from the Volunteer Party and other affiliated organizations of the BNP joined the rally.

Earlier in the morning, the Dinajpur district branch of 'Amra July Joddha' held a sit-in program in front of the Dinajpur Municipality, also protesting against the banned Awami League’s alleged terrorist activities and urging people to resist them.

Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said Bangladesh can raise its export earnings from the current level of about $50–55 billion to $150 billion. Speaking at a consultation workshop in Dhaka’s CIRDAP auditorium on Tuesday, he emphasized that achieving this goal requires targeted planning, policy support, research, and skilled workforce development in several promising sectors. The event was organized to present the Development Project Proposal (DPP) based on a study assessing the competitiveness of Bangladesh’s private sectors.

The minister noted that Bangladesh has met all conditions for graduation from the Least Developed Country category, but the main challenge now is to remain competitive globally. He stressed the need for greater efficiency, innovation, and technology adaptation in industries. Plans include developing international-standard training centers in the leather and light engineering sectors and launching joint research with China to boost jute-based product innovation. The commerce secretary added that a Tk 3,000 crore integrated project is being planned to strengthen export capacity and align with national budget priorities.

Officials said the project will emphasize private sector participation, digitalization, and simplified procedures to build a sustainable export model after LDC graduation.

Islami Andolan Bangladesh Secretary General Principal Hafiz Maulana Yunus Ahmad has alleged that a defeated force is engaged in activities aimed at destabilizing the country, posing a threat to national independence and sovereignty. He made the remarks on Tuesday at a discussion titled “The Role of Freedom Fighters in Protecting the Country’s Independence and Sovereignty in the Current Situation,” organized by Islami Muktijoddha Projonmo Parishad Bangladesh at the IAB auditorium in Purana Paltan.

Yunus Ahmad said that even after more than fifty years of independence, the nation is still searching for true freedom. He expressed frustration over the unfriendly behavior of a friendly state and claimed that Bangladesh has recently been subjected to a new conspiracy under the pretext of “push-in.” He urged the government to take appropriate measures in response.

Praising the vigilance of the Border Guard Bangladesh and local residents in border areas, he called on patriotic citizens to remain alert against any future conspiracies. The event was chaired by freedom fighter Alhaj Md. Abul Kashem and attended by several other freedom fighter leaders.

Police in Rangamati conducted overnight special raids on Sunday, detaining 21 individuals linked to the Awami League and its affiliated organizations. The operation was carried out across multiple police stations, including Kotwali, Kaukhali, Longadu, Baghaichhari, and Kaptai. Authorities reported that among those detained were political activists, accused persons in various cases, and a suspected drug dealer from Kaptai, from whom seven yaba tablets were seized.

According to police sources, 16 people were detained from Rangamati municipality areas under Kotwali Police Station, including members of the Jubo League, Krishak League, and Sramik League. Additional arrests were made in Kaukhali, Longadu, Baghaichhari, and Kaptai. The police stated that the operation was part of efforts to maintain law and order and prevent potential acts of sabotage during the period when Awami League’s anniversary activities were banned.

Police confirmed that similar special drives will continue across the district to ensure stability and prevent unrest.

A university student named Al Mahin Hasan, aged 22, died after being electrocuted while changing an IPS electrical connection at his home in Nayangar village under Singhasree Union of Kapasia upazila in Gazipur. The tragic incident occurred early Tuesday morning. Family members rushed him to the nearby Sripur Upazila Health Complex, where doctors declared him dead upon arrival.

According to family and local sources, Al Mahin was the son of the late Mukhtar Hossain, a retired member of the Bangladesh Police, and the nephew of local Union Parishad member Mizanur Rahman. He was a student at Uttara University. Mizanur Rahman described him as a polite and talented young man whose sudden death caused deep sorrow among relatives and residents of the area.

Following funeral prayers, Al Mahin was buried in the family graveyard. His untimely death has cast a shadow of grief over his family, friends, and the local community.

Seventeen officials from Bangladesh’s Attorney General’s Office resigned simultaneously on Monday, June 22, 2026. The group includes seven deputy attorneys general and ten assistant attorneys general who submitted their resignation letters together at the Attorney General’s Office. The following day, on June 23, assistant attorney general Tarikul Islam confirmed the resignations to a national media outlet.

The resigning assistant attorneys general are Yusuf Ali, Shafiqul Rahman, Abdul Karim, Farid Uddin Khan, Golam Rahman Bhuiya, Asad Uddin, and Tarikul Islam. The deputy attorneys general who stepped down are Imrul Kayes Rana, Humayun Kabir Tanim, Abdul Kaiyum Bhuiya, Abdullahil Maruf Fahim, Jowadur Rahman, Shamsil Arefin, Mahabuba Akter Roli, Nur Nabi Uzzal, Al Reza Amir, and Rezaul Islam.

The report did not specify the reasons behind the collective resignation or any official response from the Attorney General’s Office.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has formed a three-member committee to investigate an unexpected attack on a journalist during an anti-fascism protest organized by the party’s Dhanmondi zone under its Dhaka South unit. The announcement came through a statement issued on Tuesday by Dr. Shafiqul Islam Masud, a central executive council member and secretary of Dhaka South Jamaat. He expressed regret over the incident and reaffirmed the party’s respect for independent journalism and commitment to journalists’ safety.

According to the statement, the committee is headed by Professor Nurunnabi Manik, director of the Dhanmondi zone and member of the metropolitan working council. The committee has been instructed to submit its investigation report by the next day. Dr. Masud said that if any Jamaat member is found involved, organizational action will be taken based on specific allegations. Video footage is being reviewed to identify the attackers.

Meanwhile, Dhaka South Jamaat’s assistant publicity secretary, Abdus Sattar Suman, was sent to check on the injured journalist, Mahfuzur Rahman Shishir, and conveyed the organization’s regret while urging journalists to remain patient.