Leaders and activists of the Jubo Dal organized a motorcycle rally in Tongi, Gazipur, on Monday afternoon to counter what they described as unrest, sabotage, and disorder by the banned Awami League group. The rally, led by Tongi West Thana Jubo Dal president Sheikh Mohammad Suman and general secretary Azizur Rahman Tipu, moved through key roads including Millgate, Station Road, Cherag Ali, College Gate, Hossain Market, Ershadnagar, Gazipura, and Khapara before concluding with a brief gathering at Tongi Government College Gate. During the event, Jubo Dal leaders stated that the banned group was attempting to disrupt the country’s peaceful environment and that they would not allow control of Tongi’s streets to fall into their hands. They emphasized that Jubo Dal members were alert at every intersection and ready to prevent any acts of sabotage or disorder. The demonstration reflected Jubo Dal’s intent to maintain control over local streets and resist activities they consider destabilizing in the Tongi area.

A Dhaka court has ordered the new arrests of Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JASAD) president and former minister Hasanul Haq Inu and Bangladesh Workers Party president and former minister Rashed Khan Menon in connection with an attempted murder case filed over the July uprising. The order was issued on Monday afternoon by Metropolitan Magistrate Nazmin Akter. State lawyer Harun-or-Rashid confirmed the development. According to the case, during the anti-discrimination movement on August 5, the complainant, Md Mokhlesin, was shot while participating in a procession at Chankharpul intersection on Nazimuddin Road. Locals later took him to Mitford Hospital in an injured condition. The case was filed by Mokhlesin on January 1 of the previous year. The investigating officer, Sub-Inspector Md Ashraf Hossain of Bangshal Police Station, presented the accused before the court and sought their formal arrest in the case. After hearing arguments from both sides, the magistrate granted the request.

The Singra Upazila administration in Natore conducted a drive on Monday afternoon at Sarkarpara area of Singra municipality, seizing and destroying illegal Chinese fishing nets worth over Tk 2 million. The operation was carried out based on intelligence provided by the National Security Intelligence (NSI) and led by Executive Magistrate and Upazila Nirbahi Officer Abdullah Al Rifat. During the mobile court operation, three individuals were penalized for using and selling the illegal nets. Ekabbar Hossain was fined Tk 20,000, Shahidul Sardar received a two-month jail term and a Tk 5,000 fine, and a regular case was filed against Rajib Hossain. The confiscated nets were later burned in the presence of local officials, including the senior fisheries and agriculture officers, police, and NSI members. According to the Upazila Nirbahi Officer, the operation aimed to protect fish resources and biodiversity in the Chalan Beel area, and similar enforcement actions will continue.

A five-day training program titled 'Entrepreneurship and Development' has begun at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) with the goal of transforming young people from job seekers into job creators. The program was inaugurated on Monday at the Faculty of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology. Organized by the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) Training Institute in collaboration with the faculty, the training includes 30 university students. The inauguration ceremony was presided over by BSCIC Director (Skill and Technology) Md. Shahiduzzaman, with BAU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. A. K. Fazlul Hoque Bhuiyan as the chief guest. Speakers emphasized the importance of entrepreneurship training amid limited job opportunities for graduates. They highlighted BSCIC’s contribution to national economic development through its 191 offices, 83 industrial estates, and employment for over 800,000 people. Participants will receive hands-on instruction in business planning, market analysis, financial management, startup operations, and innovation. Certificates will be awarded upon completion of the training.

Chief Prosecutor Aminul Islam of the International Crimes Tribunal has alleged that defense lawyers are deliberately delaying the trial of retired Major General Ziaul Ahsan, accused of crimes against humanity involving numerous abductions and killings. Speaking to journalists on Monday at his office conference room, he said the defense team, which includes Ahsan’s sister Nazneen Nahar, repeatedly seeks adjournments on various pretexts such as illness, death of lawyers, or requests for documents. According to Aminul Islam, the tribunal recorded the testimony of a key witness on Sunday, June 21, and cross-examination was scheduled for the following day. However, Nazneen Nahar submitted multiple petitions, only one of which—seeking to meet the accused—was accepted by the tribunal. The prosecutor described the remaining petitions as irrelevant and intended to stall proceedings. He warned that from the next hearing date, any further attempts by the defense to delay the trial through improper applications would face stronger objections from the prosecution.

Bangladesh’s Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced that the army has been deployed in six districts following intelligence reports about subversive activities by the banned Awami League. He made the statement on Monday while speaking to journalists at the Secretariat. The minister emphasized that the deployment was precautionary and based on intelligence assessments. Ahmed stated that the overall law and order situation in the country has not deteriorated and remains better than before. He added that the government remains vigilant and that opposition parties have the democratic right to hold meetings and rallies, which he said contribute to the development of democracy. The minister also noted that the strength of law enforcement agencies is increased when necessary. Earlier, the Ministry of Home Affairs had sent a letter to the Principal Staff Officer of the Armed Forces Division requesting army deployment in connection with the banned Awami League’s founding anniversary activities.

A 60-year-old schoolteacher named Rezaul Karim was killed in Rajshahi city on Monday morning after being beaten by his son during a family dispute. The incident occurred in the Meherchandi Bera Mosque area. The accused, 27-year-old Rakibul Karim, is a postgraduate student in the Department of Social Work at Rajshahi University. Witnesses said an argument among family members escalated when Rakibul struck his father on the head with a piece of wood, causing fatal injuries. After realizing his father had died from excessive bleeding, Rakibul fled the scene. Locals informed the police, who arrived shortly afterward and recovered the body. The body was sent to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital morgue for autopsy. Police from Chandrima Police Station said preparations were underway to file a murder case in connection with the incident. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether the suspect has been apprehended, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Former minister and Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JASAD) president Hasanul Haq Inu has been accused of threatening a judge and a state lawyer while standing in the dock at a Dhaka court on Monday, June 22, 2026. Inu and Workers Party leader Rashed Khan Menon were produced before Metropolitan Magistrate Nazmin Akter in connection with a 2024 attempted murder case filed over an incident during the July movement. The investigating officer sought to show them arrested in the case, which the court later approved. During the hearing, Inu expressed anger over being kept in the court lockup for four hours and claimed he had been documenting the actions of judges and legal officers in two notebooks while in prison. He also alleged that the judiciary was functioning as a branch of the Home Ministry. When the state prosecutor tried to stop him, a verbal altercation ensued. Assistant Public Prosecutor Harunur Rashid confirmed that he accused Inu of contempt of court and requested action. The court said a decision on the contempt allegation would be taken later.

A dispute has emerged in Austagram, Kishoreganj, where a local Jubo Dal leader alleged that his shop was forcibly taken over and rented out to a Jubo League leader by two senior BNP and Swechchhasebak Dal leaders. The allegation was made by Mahbub Alam Kismat, general secretary of the 2 No. Kastul Union Jubo Dal, during a press conference at Kishoreganj Press Club on Monday. According to Mahbub Alam’s written statement, he had purchased a tea shop located on government land between Austagram Upazila Health Complex and the central mosque on July 30, after paying a security deposit to the mosque committee. He claimed that after starting renovation work, BNP’s Austagram upazila organizing secretary S M Shahin and Swechchhasebak Dal’s member secretary Jubayer Hasan Yamin took the shop keys, evicted him, and later rented the shop to local Jubo League leader Nazmul. Mahbub Alam has appealed to the district BNP and Swechchhasebak Dal leadership for an investigation and organizational action against those responsible. The incident has drawn attention within local political circles, highlighting internal tensions among opposition party members in the area.

Bangladesh’s Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Aminur Rashid announced that the government aims to enhance hilsa export capacity through long-term, science-based planning. Speaking at the closing workshop of the project titled “Hilsa Resource Development and Management (2nd Revised)” held at the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council auditorium, he emphasized the need to preserve hilsa resources, increase production, and expand international markets. The minister stressed ensuring natural river flow and water quality for safe breeding and movement of hilsa, alongside coordinated efforts among ministries to stop industrial waste discharge. He said the government remains strict against illegal fishing practices such as jatka catching, mother hilsa harvesting, and the use of current nets. He also highlighted initiatives to support fishermen through alternative employment, training, and financial empowerment. A special advisory team of researchers and experts is under consideration to guide future policy. State Minister Sultan Salauddin Tuku noted that Bangladesh produces 70–80 percent of the world’s hilsa and called for sustainable management to protect this national resource. He added that about 2.4 billion taka in assistance was provided to fishermen in FY 2025–26, with plans to expand support further.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that discussions between Iran and the United States in Switzerland have concluded successfully. In a social media post, he described the talks as positive and constructive, noting that both sides achieved encouraging progress. According to Sharif, the two countries agreed on a 60-day roadmap aimed at reaching a final agreement, formed a high-level committee to oversee the political process, and decided to begin detailed technical discussions in the next phase. He emphasized Pakistan’s continued commitment to supporting dialogue and diplomacy for a peaceful and lasting resolution. The meeting in Switzerland is being viewed as a significant diplomatic success in easing long-standing tensions between Iran and the United States.

A Dhaka court has ordered the arrest of Awami League leader and former reserved seat MP Sabina Akter Tuhin in an attempted murder case filed with Mirpur Model Police Station. The same court also directed the arrest of Rokeya Jamal, president of the Mohila League’s Kafrul unit, in a separate murder case. Metropolitan Magistrate Ariful Islam issued the orders on Monday after hearing two separate petitions. According to the case against Tuhin, during an anti-discrimination student movement on August 4, a victim named Milon Panna was shot in the arm and hip near Mirpur 14 Ideal School and College. The case was filed naming former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 400–500 unidentified individuals. In the case against Rokeya Jamal, a man named Md. Shakil was shot during the same movement in Mirpur 10 and later died while under treatment. His father filed the case naming the main accused and 300 unidentified persons. The court’s decision followed hearings from both prosecution and defense lawyers, with the defense opposing the arrests and seeking bail.

A complaint has been raised that a case involving Rangpur Metropolitan Police sergeant and former Nilphamari district Chhatra League leader Badrul Alam Ripon was diverted to a different course. According to local residents, the incident began on May 29 after Friday prayers in Chapra Sormojani village of Nilphamari Sadar upazila, when a dispute over the mosque imam and muezzin’s salary escalated into a quarrel. During the altercation, Abdul Kaiyum Chowdhury reportedly fell and died while attempting to strike his nephew Siraj Uddoula Chowdhury with a stick. Police later detained another cousin, Saiful Chowdhury, from his home and sent the body for autopsy. Sadar Police Station Officer-in-Charge Zillur Rahman said action would be taken based on the autopsy report. Sub-Inspector Sajal Basak stated that the accused had been produced in open court and placed on remand, adding that he did not know the victim’s nephew. Badrul Alam Ripon denied influencing the case, saying the trial would depend on the post-mortem findings.

A Dhaka court has sentenced Abhijit Adhikari Tirtha, a former managing director of Sukhada Properties Limited and associate of financial scam suspect Prashanta Kumar Halder (PK Halder), to seven years in prison in a corruption case. The verdict was delivered on Monday, June 22, 2026, by Judge Md Hasanuzzaman of Dhaka’s Special Judge Court-1. The court imposed two years of imprisonment for concealing wealth information and five years for acquiring assets beyond known income sources. He was also fined Tk 13,505,284, with an additional 30 days of imprisonment in default, and his illegally acquired assets were ordered confiscated by the state. According to the court, both sentences will run concurrently, meaning Tirtha will serve a maximum of five years under the law. The court official stated that the accused has been absconding since the beginning of the case, and arrest and conviction warrants have been issued against him. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) filed the case on March 6, 2023, alleging that Tirtha possessed assets worth Tk 12.25 million inconsistent with his known income. The investigation report was submitted on May 5, 2024, and the trial began on March 13, 2025, with five witnesses testifying during proceedings.

A 24-year-old woman named Nazma Khatun died after falling into an uncovered manhole beside the Dhaka–Mymensingh Highway in Gazipur on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred near the southern side of the Bhogra Bypass area during heavy rainfall that flooded the road. Police said the woman went missing after falling into the manhole, and firefighters later recovered her body. It was sent to Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Medical College Hospital morgue. The report notes that a similar incident took place on July 27, 2025, when another woman, Faria Tasnim Jyoti, went missing after falling into an uncovered manhole in Tongi’s Hossain Market area. Her body was recovered 36 hours later from the Shalikchura Beel area by a fire service diving team. The recurrence of such accidents highlights ongoing safety concerns over uncovered manholes in Gazipur, particularly during heavy rainfall and flooding.