Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md. Safar Ali of Nagarkanda Police Station in Faridpur has been withdrawn following an attack on Baishakhi Islam Barsha, a leader of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement. The district police transferred him to the police lines after public outcry and administrative review. Safar Ali had joined the station as OC on September 14, 2024.

Jamaat-e-Islami leader Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher said the party has no objection to elections being held in December, February, or April—as long as key reforms are completed beforehand. He urged the Chief Adviser to announce a clear roadmap for both the reforms and elections. “Let’s not complicate matters by rushing. We are ready for polls once the groundwork is laid,” he said, stressing that the people should not lose faith in Jamaat’s role in national stability.

BNP leader Abdul Moin Khan stated that calls for a free and fair election are not a crime, emphasizing the party’s firm belief in democracy. “We welcome any party’s victory in a credible election, even if it’s not us,” he said. Moin Khan also praised former President Ziaur Rahman for restoring stability between 1972 and 1975, and for transforming Bangladesh from a “bottomless basket” into a country of economic potential. He highlighted Zia’s leadership at the OIC summit as a moment of national pride.

Islami Chhatra Shibir staged a protest in Rangpur after their help desk was attacked during the National University admission test. Witnesses said several traders raided the desk, seizing student materials and phones, which were later recovered with police assistance. Two individuals were detained; one woman was released after questioning. Protesters declared, “Attacking Shibir is like touching fire. There will be a response.”

A case has been filed at Kotwali Police Station in Rangpur following an attack and arson at the Sky View residence of Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader. Arif Ali, central secretary of Jatiya Chhatra Samaj, lodged the complaint, naming 22 individuals, including Imtiaz Ahmed Imti of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and NCP leader Nahid Hasan Khondokar. A total of 60 people have been accused in the case.

President of the Primary Teachers’ Association, Aminul Islam Chowdhury, has announced a hunger strike starting June 23 if their three-point demand is not met. He labeled a 2020 finance ministry letter regarding time scale for nationalized teachers as illegal and misleading. The association demands seniority be calculated based on actual service time and that the gazette for deprived head teachers be published. A mass rally has been called at Dhaka’s Central Shaheed Minar on June 22, with thousands of teachers from across the country expected to attend.

Advisor Muhammad Fawzul Kabir Khan has stated that illegal gas connections exist in almost every area. He emphasized that action is being taken against Titas Gas officials responsible for these unauthorized setups. A large-scale operation will soon be launched to disconnect illegal lines and hold those involved accountable. Kabir acknowledged that some of the industrialists’ complaints about gas shortages were valid and said efforts are underway to address the issue. Shahadat Hossain Sohel, director of Towel Tex Ltd., said, “We don’t need gas for 24 hours—just at least 8 hours. The shortage is affecting production and increasing costs.”

On Sunday, formal charges in the case against Sheikh Hasina will be submitted to the International Crimes Tribunal. With the tribunal’s permission, the proceedings will be broadcast live on Bangladesh Television (BTV), according to the prosecution. Chief Prosecutor Tazul Islam had earlier confirmed that formal charges would be officially filed that day.

Due to inclement weather in Dhaka, four incoming flights were diverted to Chattogram’s Shah Amanat International Airport between 4:30 PM and 5:15 PM on Saturday. Airport public relations officer Md. Ibrahim Khalil said the flights could not land in Dhaka because of poor weather conditions. He confirmed that the flights will resume their journey to Dhaka once the weather improves.

Shibir leader Sadik Kayem accused the BNP’s student wing of launching an unprovoked attack on their help desk at Chattogram Commerce College. The help desk was set up to assist students, but was allegedly vandalized and its volunteers assaulted. A similar incident occurred at Rangpur Police Lines, where the Shibir had established a free help desk for students. Sadik claimed that while there should be competition in doing good, student politics is instead descending into violence and suppression. He warned that if the path of violence continues, they will organize mass resistance with students and the public.

Speaking at a workers’ conference in Kishoreganj, Jamaat leader Professor Mujibur Rahman declared, “Those who avoid justice are the ones calling for rushed elections without reform.” He criticized the 2014 and 2018 elections as illegitimate and claimed that the 2024 election was a staged affair. “People want real elections, not sham ones,” he added. He demanded that all those involved in unlawful killings be brought to justice before any reforms or elections are undertaken. “We will not accept an election without justice first,” he asserted.

BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed has said that although the government is holding discussions with political parties, there is no tangible progress. He emphasized the need for real action to restore public trust. He also mentioned that Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has invited the BNP for another round of talks on June 2. “The people of Bangladesh demand elections before December. Reforms and elections must go hand in hand,” he said. Salahuddin warned that if the Constitutional Reform Commission seeks to impose changes unilaterally, it will not be democracy—it will be a return to autocracy.

At least 150 people have been killed in sudden floods that swept through Mokwa, a city in Nigeria's central Niger State, earlier this week, according to emergency agency spokesperson Ibrahim Audu Husseini. He warned that the death toll could rise further. The disaster has displaced over 3,000 people, completely destroyed 300 homes, and washed away two bridges. Earlier, the Daily Trust newspaper reported that thousands were left homeless and more than 50 children from an Islamic school were missing.

RAB-10 has arrested four individuals, including a local student leader, with 82 kg of marijuana in Shyampur. The detained include Russell Mahmud, convenor of the Shashidal Union unit of the BNP’s student wing, along with Yusuf, Sujon, and Saiful Islam Sabbir. A pickup van used in drug transport was also seized. RAB claims Russell is a known drug trafficker. Faisal Ahmed Bhuiyan, organizing secretary of the local BNP student wing, confirmed the arrest and stated that disciplinary action will be taken against Russell.

At least 40 people were injured in a series of dog attacks in Faridganj, Chandpur. The incidents occurred on Friday in Paikpara South Union and parts of Faridganj Municipality. Among the injured, 23 people received treatment at the Upazila Health Complex, while others were treated at private hospitals in the district. The attacks sparked panic in the community. Municipal Executive Officer Shah Sufian Khan confirmed that those seeking vaccines were promptly inoculated.