Members of the newly formed committee of the Fisheries and Livestock Journalists Forum (FLJF) met with Fisheries, Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammad Aminur Rashid on Tuesday at the minister’s office in the Secretariat. The meeting was attended by the minister’s private secretary Pankaj Barua, senior information officer Md. Mamun Hasan, and assistant private secretary Md. Aminul Islam.

During the meeting, FLJF president Tarikul Islam Suman and general secretary Zahidur Rahman presented several proposals focused on development and sustainable management in the fisheries and livestock sectors. The minister listened attentively and urged journalists to highlight not only positive but also negative aspects of the sector.

Other FLJF office bearers and members, including vice president Mohammad Naimuddin, joint general secretary Bayezid Munshi, treasurer Shahjahan Molla, and several executive members, were also present at the meeting.

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi has called for the direct intervention of India’s Home Minister Amit Shah to halt the demolition and removal of Muslim religious structures in Rajasthan’s border districts. In a message posted on social media platform X on June 21, Owaisi alleged that local administrations in several border districts were deliberately targeting mosques, madrasas, and dargahs for demolition.

Citing information from AIMIM’s Bikaner district president Shafi Jamil Qasmi, Owaisi stated that four mosques and dargahs in Bikaner and nine more in Phalodi, Jaisalmer, and Barmer had already been demolished. He also claimed that eviction notices had been issued against more than a hundred other religious sites. According to Owaisi, the authorities justified the operations on national security grounds, first alleging that the structures were built on grazing land and later citing approval and documentation issues.

Owaisi described the demolitions as discriminatory and unlawful, urging Amit Shah to take immediate action to stop them. As of now, neither the Rajasthan state government nor the Union Home Ministry has issued an official response.

Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir informed the National Parliament that the National Security Intelligence Directorate has identified 31 tea estates as high-risk due to labor unrest over unpaid wages. He made the statement on Tuesday in response to a question from BNP lawmaker Selina Sultana during a session chaired by Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed. The report, dated May 18, 2025, highlighted wage disputes and management disorder following some owners abandoning their estates in August 2024.

The minister said that although there is no current policy for identifying sick tea gardens, the Bangladesh Tea Board has taken several measures to address wage arrears and restore normal operations. Two committees were formed to reopen the closed Burjan and Phultola estates, and financial aid was provided from the Tea Board’s welfare fund. Both gardens are now operating normally.

He added that the government arranged special exports of unsold tea from 12 National Tea Company estates to pay workers’ dues and continues to ensure rations, healthcare, housing, and other welfare benefits for tea workers. A family card program is also being introduced to improve living standards.

A Cumilla court has ordered the return of expelled Islami Chhatra Shibir central leader Jisan Mia to jail after completing a two-day remand in a case filed over rape and forced abortion allegations. The order was issued on Tuesday afternoon by Chief Judicial Magistrate Amli Court-3 Judge Taiyab Uddin Ahmed. The matter was confirmed by Detective Branch Officer-in-Charge Shamsul Alam Shah, who said Jisan was produced before the court following the remand.

According to police, Jisan was arrested after being found unconscious near Laksam Railway Junction on June 12. That night, a woman filed a case naming Jisan as the prime accused and three others for assisting in the alleged rape. Earlier, the court had rejected Jisan’s bail plea and sent him to jail. On Sunday, police sought an eight-day remand, but the court granted two days.

Jisan Mia is the central assistant international secretary of Islami Chhatra Shibir and former president of the organization’s Cumilla West unit. The other three accused in the case are Sekandar Ali, Golam Rabbani, and Sajib Hasan.

A Dhaka court has ordered a four-day remand for lawyer Shafik Nazrul in a cybercrime case involving alleged fraud through Facebook advertisements using photos of Jaima Rahman, daughter of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, and Adiba, daughter of the Attorney General. The order was issued on Tuesday by Metropolitan Magistrate Ariful Islam. The case was filed by Khurshid Alam under the Cyber Security Act, accusing Nazrul of deceiving bar council examinees through a Facebook page named 'LAW DOCTOR'.

According to the case details, Nazrul allegedly used the images to claim close ties with influential figures and promised to help candidates pass the bar council exam in exchange for money. One victim reportedly paid over four lakh taka after being promised guaranteed success but failed the June 12 exam, exposing the fraud. Police sought seven days of remand to recover the embezzled funds and identify other members of the fraud group, but the court granted four days.

In a separate case filed by the Bangladesh Bar Council, Nazrul was also shown arrested for allegedly spreading false information about the bar exam through a coaching center in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has issued an official explanation regarding the recent visit of Zahedur Rahman, information adviser to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, amid public discussion over the trip. Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Rahman entered Delhi using a private passport and a SAARC visa, stating that he came to attend a conference. After necessary verification, Indian authorities allowed him entry, but he later decided to return to Bangladesh without attending the event.

According to the report, Rahman arrived in Delhi on Sunday to join an international conference but faced a lengthy immigration inquiry at the airport, which drew attention in both countries. He currently serves as adviser on policy and strategy, information and broadcasting, and cultural affairs, holding a rank equivalent to a state minister. The Bangladesh High Commission and other parties helped secure his entry clearance.

Following the incident, Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned India’s acting high commissioner in Dhaka and handed over a formal note of protest.

Speaker of the National Parliament Hafiz Uddin Ahmed on Tuesday advised Law Minister Asaduzzaman to be mindful in his remarks, noting that the person he was addressing is a martyr’s mother. The exchange took place during a session of the 13th National Parliament.

Rokeya Begum, a female Member of Parliament and mother of July uprising martyr Jabir Ibrahim, spoke during the general discussion on the proposed 2026–27 national budget. She demanded budget allocation for the July Smriti Foundation, stating that its workers have not received salaries or allowances for three months. Rokeya Begum also said that while legal protection has been provided to the July fighters, they are not receiving political protection.

The Speaker’s intervention highlighted the sensitivity of the discussion, as it involved a family member of a national martyr raising concerns about budgetary and political recognition for those linked to the July uprising.

A sand-laden truck fell into a canal after an iron bridge collapsed in Lalmohan upazila of Bhola on Tuesday, killing the driver, Md. Naim, aged 25. The accident occurred around 12:40 p.m. on the bridge over Betua Canal at the eastern end of Azhar Road in Ramaganj Union. The truck’s helper, Al Amin, aged 12, was seriously injured and later referred for advanced treatment after receiving initial care at Lalmohan Upazila Health Complex.

Witnesses said the bridge collapsed as the truck was crossing from west to east, causing a loud noise before the vehicle plunged into the water. Locals rescued both victims and sent them to the hospital, where doctors declared Naim dead. The bridge is located near the ancestral home of the Speaker of the National Parliament, Major (Retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Bir Bikrom.

Local residents reported that the bridge had been in a risky condition for a long time and that authorities had been informed multiple times without effective action. Police have sent a team to the site, and legal procedures are underway.

Ten cargo vessels were fined a total of one lakh taka for anchoring idly on the Meghna River and obstructing normal navigation. The fines were imposed on Tuesday through a mobile court led by BIWTA Executive Magistrate Neheru Nigar Tonu, as part of an operation to ensure safe and accident-free river transport.

According to the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA), the vessels had anchored in the navigation channel, creating barriers to regular vessel movement. The mobile court was conducted with the participation of officials from the Narayanganj Department of Naval Safety and Traffic Management, the Meghnaghat River Port office, traffic inspectors, and members of the river police, who provided full cooperation during the operation.

The initiative aimed to maintain navigational discipline and prevent accidents on the busy Meghna River route, reinforcing BIWTA’s ongoing efforts to improve river safety and traffic management.

Rokeya Begum, a female Member of Parliament and mother of July uprising martyr child Jabir Ibrahim, stated that employees of the July Smriti Foundation have not received their salaries and allowances for the past three months. She made this demand for budget allocation during the general discussion on the proposed 2026–27 fiscal year budget in the 13th National Parliament session on Tuesday.

During her speech, Rokeya Begum also noted that although legal protection has been provided to the July fighters, they have not been given political protection. Her remarks highlighted the ongoing financial and institutional challenges faced by the foundation and its workers.

The issue was raised amid broader parliamentary discussions on the national budget, reflecting concerns about the welfare of organizations linked to historical movements and their recognition within state policy frameworks.

Citizen Initiative has expressed deep concern and anger over three recent violent incidents in Bangladesh: the killing of former student leader Saifullah Bari in Gaibandha’s Saghata, the brutal attack on activist Iftekhar Jamil’s father in Mymensingh’s Phulbaria, and the assault on journalist Mahfuzur Rahman Shishir in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi. The organization issued a statement on June 23, 2026, condemning these acts and calling for immediate action.

According to the report, the Mymensingh attack stemmed from a long-standing land dispute and social tensions, with the victim’s family alleging political influence and ongoing threats. In Gaibandha, the killing was linked to a school committee conflict, with local BNP and Jubo Dal members accused of involvement. The Dhaka incident involved Jamaat activists assaulting a reporter, for which the party later apologized.

Citizen Initiative emphasized that political identity must not shield criminals and urged authorities to ensure victims’ safety and conduct impartial investigations. It also called on all political, social, and religious groups to refrain from protecting offenders under political cover.

Ziaur Rahman Zia, vice president of the central committee of Jubo Dal, declared that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina must be brought to justice. He made the statement on Tuesday afternoon during a protest rally held on the Dhaka–Chattogram Highway in Mirsharai, Chattogram. The event was organized by the upazila, municipal, and Baraiyarhat municipal units of Jubo Dal, beginning at the upazila parishad premises and concluding at the Mirsharai Press Club grounds.

The rally was presided over by Sirajul Islam, convener of Jorarganj Thana Jubo Dal, and conducted by S. A. Sumon, coordinator of Mirsharai Thana Jubo Dal. Several central and district-level Jubo Dal leaders, including Ferdous Ahmed Munna, Hasan Muhammad Jasim Uddin, S. M. Murad Chowdhury, and Iftekhar Mahmud Zipson, addressed the gathering. Local BNP leaders were also present.

Following the speeches, participants chanted slogans supporting the central program and protested what they described as conspiracies against the country.

Leaders and activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its affiliated organizations in Kaukhali upazila of Pirojpur held a protest march and sit-in program on Tuesday morning. The event was organized to demand a ban on Awami League activities and to ensure the safety of people's lives and property. The program took place in several areas of the upazila under the direction of Ahmad Sohel Manzur, Member of Parliament for Pirojpur-2 and State Minister for Housing and Public Works.

The sit-in and protest were held at Bekutia, Chourasta, and Amrajuri Ferry Ghat, attended by local BNP leaders including upazila BNP president and former upazila chairman S M Ahsan Kabir, organizational secretary Rafiqul Islam, and other leaders from the youth, volunteer, and student wings. A large number of activists from BNP and its associated bodies participated in the program.

The event reflected local BNP’s continued mobilization efforts in response to political tensions in the region, though no incidents or official reactions were reported in the source.

Six police officers, including a sub-inspector of the Detective Branch (DB), have been withdrawn in Habiganj following the escape of a listed drug dealer from police custody in Madhabpur. The incident occurred on June 15 during an anti-drug operation in Debnagar village under Dharmaghar Union, led by DB Sub-Inspector Saiful Islam. The suspect, Jewel Mia, reportedly fled while being handcuffed after a scuffle with police, during which two DB members were injured. Local residents, unaware that the plainclothes officers were police, became involved in the altercation.

On June 17, Superintendent of Police Tarek Mahmud reassigned the six officers to the district police lines citing administrative reasons. The withdrawn officers include DB SI Saiful Islam, three DB constables, and two constables from Habiganj Sadar Model Police Station. Officials have provided differing accounts regarding the presence of the Sadar police members at the scene.

The incident has sparked widespread discussion in Habiganj, with locals questioning whether lack of coordination and unclear police identification contributed to the suspect’s escape.

Bangladesh’s Ministry of Education has amended the 2018 MPO and staffing policy for private madrasas to include the Dawra-e-Hadith (Takmil) certificate as a valid qualification for recruitment to the Assistant Maulvi (Qari) and Ibtedaee Qari positions. The decision, formalized through a circular signed by Secretary Md. Daud Mia on June 23, 2026, allows graduates from Qawmi madrasas under Al-Haiatul Ulya Lil-Jami’atil Qawmia Bangladesh to apply for these posts.

Applicants must also hold a certificate in Ilm-e-Qirat or Hifzul Quran from a recognized Qawmi education board. The maximum age limit is set at 35 years, with relaxation for indexed candidates. Only one third division in the academic record is acceptable. The salary scale for Assistant Maulvi (Qari) is set at grade 11 (Tk 12,500–30,230), or grade 10 (Tk 16,000–38,640) for those with Fazil qualifications. The Ibtedaee Qari post carries a grade 16 scale (Tk 9,300–22,490).

The ministry stated that the revised policy takes immediate effect and aims to expand employment opportunities for Qawmi scholars within the mainstream education system. The decision followed a May 6 meeting between ministry officials and leaders of Al-Haiatul Ulya, which also discussed strengthening teacher training programs.