A joint security force arrested a BNP activist, Razzak Molla, along with 16 homemade bombs in Jhenaidah’s Kaliganj upazila late Monday night. Razzak is reportedly an active member of the BNP, while his son serves as a joint convenor of the local Chhatra Dal unit. Mohammad Ali Bhulu, former general secretary of Jamal Union BNP, confirmed Razzak’s affiliation with the party but distanced the organization from the explosives, saying, "The party will not take responsibility for what was recovered from him."

A Dhaka court has directed authorities to issue a gazette notification summoning Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 11 others to appear in court in connection with a case over alleged abuse of power involving the allocation of a 10-katha government plot in the Purbachal New Town Project. The court has set July 1 as the deadline for submitting a report on the matter. According to Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) prosecutor Mir Ahmed Ali Salam, six cases related to corruption in land allocation were scheduled for hearing today. However, police failed to submit arrest reports in five of the cases. In the remaining case, a report stated that Sheikh Hasina and the other 11 accused are currently absconding. The ACC has requested the court to proceed with publishing a gazette notice to summon the accused in accordance with legal procedure.

Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has stated that Jamaat’s absence from the second day of the Accord Commission’s dialogue cannot be characterized as a boycott. Leaders of the party have confirmed that they will participate in the meeting scheduled for Wednesday. However, they have not provided any specific reasons for their absence today. He emphasized that the current government remains completely neutral. All parties and groups involved in the July movement are being treated with equal importance, without any discrimination. According to the Press Secretary, the government’s impartiality is not compromised by the joint statements. Shafiqul Alam also noted that the Malaysian government has similarly engaged in discussions with leaders of various political parties at different times, a practice common in many countries. Additionally, he informed that the ‘July Accord’ document is expected to be released within this month.

Defaulted loans in Bangladesh have nearly doubled in the last nine months, reaching Tk 4.2 trillion. In just three months, non-performing loans (NPLs) rose by Tk 745.7 billion, far outpacing overall loan growth. Key causes include loan rescheduling, reclassification of large loans, non-renewal of working capital loans, missed rescheduled payments, and interest accumulation on existing defaults. Private banks are worst affected, with some seeing NPL rates up to 98%. Experts urge asset seizures and special tribunals to restore banking sector health.

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering providing direct military support to Israel amid the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, sparking a hidden rift within the Republican Party. While conservatives are demanding immediate strikes on Iran’s uranium enrichment facilities, staunch supporters of the “Make America Great Again” agenda are reluctant to drag the United States into another foreign war. An attack on Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility would require the deployment of U.S. stealth bombers. In response to escalating tensions, American troops and military equipment are being moved to the Middle East, alongside increased diplomatic pressure from the Trump administration.

BNP leader Ishraque Hossain has demanded the resignation of Local Government Advisor Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan, accusing him of spreading false information regarding Ishraque’s mayoral oath. He urged the Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate alleged corruption by the advisor. Ishraque warned that if the issue remains unresolved, street protests will resume. He criticized the interim government and accused the advisor of attempting to politically benefit his preferred candidate. The movement demanding Ishraque’s oath as Mayor of Dhaka South has entered its second month.

China and Russia have taken strategic positions on the Iran-Israel conflict, with China condemning Israel’s strike and offering mediation, while Russia maintains cautious diplomacy to protect its regional interests. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization backed Iran, but India refrained from joining the statement or commenting publicly. Experts suggest both China and Russia aim to prevent escalation, fearing broader regional instability. China calls for a UN-led peaceful resolution, whereas India’s silence reflects its complex ties with both nations.

Around 400 Bangladeshis, including embassy officials in Tehran, are at serious risk due to ongoing Israeli attacks in Iran, said Acting Foreign Secretary Ruhul Alam Siddique. During a press briefing on June 17, he stated that the Bangladesh government has issued directives for their relocation to safer areas. The evacuation process is already underway to ensure the safety of all individuals involved. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating efforts to minimize potential threats to Bangladeshi nationals in the region.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for a missile strike targeting a key Israeli military intelligence installation. According to the IRGC, the missiles struck both a military intelligence center and an operational planning facility linked to Mossad. Earlier, Israeli media reported a missile impact in the sensitive Herzliya area. Al Jazeera reports that Israeli authorities have restricted media access to the site, making it difficult to assess the extent of the damage.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained 24-year-old Miton Das, an Indian citizen from Assam's Silchar area, for illegally entering Bangladesh through the Kalenga border in Chunarughat, Habiganj. He was caught near Mongoliya Bari during a routine patrol by the 55 BGB unit. BGB seized Indian and Bangladeshi currency, Indian liquor, a mobile phone, Aadhaar and PAN cards, and other personal items. He was handed over to Chunarughat Police Station on Monday evening for further legal procedures.

Prominent political figure Sarwar Tushar has spoken out against what he describes as an unjust campaign of social media bashing and character assassination. In a public statement, he emphasized his willingness to accept and correct personal mistakes, but strongly denied any criminal wrongdoing. “I’m not above making mistakes. As a human being, I still have room for personal development. If I’ve made any errors, I expect my well-wishers to let me know, and I’m fully prepared to address them,” Tushar stated. “However, I have not committed any crime. I do not deserve the kind of social media trial and bashing I am currently facing.” Tushar alleged that a smear campaign is being carried out against him for political reasons. “There is no honor in distorting and sharing a private conversation from three months ago out of context just to defame me.” He also condemned attempts to defame a female colleague by falsely linking her to him. “One of my party's central joint coordinators, a female colleague, is being insulted by associating her name with mine. Please stop this,” he urged. Tushar further claimed that fake screenshots and fabricated conversations have been circulated in his name. “I will certainly explain everything to the party leadership. To my friends and allies who had high expectations of me, I apologize if any temporary lapse on my part caused disappointment.”

The Training Institute for Chemical Industries (TICI), under BCIC, has announced the schedule for its written examination to recruit 689 candidates across six apprentice-grade positions. The exam for Apprentice Grade-2 (Operator) will be held on June 28 from 10:30 AM to 11:40 AM. Exams for five other technical positions, including Technician roles in Electrical, Mechanical, Automobile, Welding, and Civil/Woodworking technologies, will take place the same day from 3:30 PM to 4:40 PM, according to an official notice.

Israel has claimed responsibility for killing Ali Sadrani, head of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters, in a strike on Tuesday. This follows last Friday’s assassination of his predecessor, Gholam Ali Rashid. Israel describes Sadrani as Iran’s wartime Chief of Staff and a close confidant of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Iran has confirmed the deaths of several senior military officials and nuclear scientists amid escalating tensions. The conflict between Iran and Israel continues into its fifth day.

India has started evacuating its citizens from Iran due to escalating Iran-Israel conflicts. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs announced that students in Tehran are being moved under embassy arrangements, with others advised to leave independently. Since Iranian airspace is closed, evacuees are being taken to neighboring countries like Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Turkmenistan for onward flights to India. Around 10,000 Indians reside in Iran, including 6,000 students. The Indian Embassy urges citizens in Tehran to stay in touch and share their whereabouts.

A delegation led by Grażyna Baranowska, Vice-Chairperson of the United Nations Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances, paid a courtesy call on Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman. During the meeting, Baranowska expressed concern over allegations involving former army personnel who previously served in agencies such as the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). In response, General Waker-Uz-Zaman clarified that such personnel were under the operational command and authority of the respective agencies during their tenure. He reaffirmed the Bangladesh Army’s strong commitment to justice and the protection of human rights, adding that the military continues to fully cooperate with both national and international investigative processes.