The Barishal City Corporation (BCC) has decided to maintain the previously set fares for three-wheelers operating within the city. The decision was made on Monday during a coordination meeting held at the city corporation office, chaired by BCC Administrator Advocate Bilkis Akter Jahan Shirin. Officials from the divisional and district administrations were present. The meeting also resolved to take strict legal action against unlicensed or non-renewed three-wheelers through joint drives.

The move follows widespread protests by students and passengers against excessive fare collection by three-wheeler and yellow auto-rickshaw drivers. Reports indicated that fares had nearly doubled on several city routes, prompting students to detain over a hundred vehicles near BM College. Despite earlier complaints and a memorandum submitted to the BCC, no action had been taken until the protests escalated.

During the emergency meeting, participants emphasized restoring order in the city’s transport sector through coordinated efforts. The BCC pledged to ensure compliance with licensing regulations and maintain passenger welfare by keeping fares unchanged.

Grameen Communications and Japan’s Wic Co. Ltd. have jointly initiated the launch of a digital social business platform named Spark, aimed at empowering Bangladeshis worldwide through technology, skill development, employment, and financial inclusion. A memorandum of understanding was signed on the sidelines of the second day of Social Business Day, according to a press release from Yunus Centre issued on Monday.

The agreement was signed by Yoshikane Nakamichi, Representative Director of Wic Co. Ltd., and Firoz Mahmud, Managing Director of Grameen Communications. The signing ceremony was attended by Professor Muhammad Yunus, Chairman of Yunus Centre; Ashraful Hasan, Chairman of Grameen Group; Nazneen Sultana, Executive Vice Chairman of Grameen Communications; Lamiya Morshed, Executive Director of Yunus Centre; and Dr. Asir Ahmed, Associate Professor at Kyushu University, Japan.

According to the release, the Spark platform will connect Bangladeshis across the globe in a unified digital ecosystem, enabling skill-based income, freelancing, and employment opportunities. It will also promote financial inclusion, micro-investment, and asset building to enhance long-term economic resilience.

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed credit for the recent decline in global oil prices, attributing it to the effects of an interim agreement with Iran. In a social media post on Monday, Trump stated that oil prices are now lower than before the start of Iran’s nuclear disarmament process. In another post, he added that fuel prices are falling rapidly. He also asserted that his approval rating has reached its highest level ever.

According to the report, Brent crude futures traded at 73 dollars per barrel on Monday, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate stood at 69 dollars. These figures represent about a 15 percent decrease compared to prices before the start of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. The report cited Al Jazeera as the source of this information.

The statements come amid ongoing attention to global energy markets and geopolitical developments involving Iran, though the report did not specify further economic or political reactions.

A worker injured in a boiler explosion at a tire-burning factory in Goaland upazila of Rajbari district has died while undergoing treatment. The victim, Sohel Rana, aged 24, passed away early Monday, June 29, at the burn unit of Dhaka Medical College Hospital. The explosion occurred on Thursday morning, June 25, at a factory in Baliadanga village, leaving Sohel and another worker, Shaon, severely burned.

According to police and eyewitnesses, the boiler exploded suddenly while the two workers were on duty, causing a fire that left them critically injured. Locals rescued them and took them first to Goaland Upazila Health Complex, then to Faridpur Medical College Hospital, and finally to Dhaka Medical College Hospital as their condition worsened. Shaon remains under treatment.

Police confirmed the incident and said an investigation is underway. Local residents alleged that tire-burning operations had long been conducted in the area under unsafe conditions, posing serious risks to both the environment and public safety.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has pledged to restore discipline in Bangladesh’s economic sector and repatriate laundered money, ending what he termed a fascist regime. Speaking during Monday’s national budget session, he proposed several amendments aimed at easing the tax burden on citizens, withdrawing the controversial provision for legalizing undisclosed income, and promoting domestic industries and private higher education.

The Prime Minister proposed raising the tax-free income threshold to 400,000 taka for 2026–27, gradually increasing it to 500,000 taka by 2030–31. He suggested reducing taxes on private universities from 10% to 5% while urging them to strengthen research, establish language labs, and offer free education to poor and meritorious students. He also recommended tax exemptions for small ethnic groups, tariff cuts on key industrial raw materials, and incentives for local manufacturing, including shrimp farming, LED lamps, and prefabricated buildings.

Rahman announced a 5 billion taka startup fund to support freelancers and entrepreneurs, calling it a historic first. He also proposed lowering VAT on online advertising and jewelry, and simplifying VAT compliance to foster a more business-friendly environment.

A human chain was held at Brahmanbaria Railway Station platform on Monday afternoon to protest a stone-throwing incident on a moving train that caused tax lawyer Shyamal Chandra Das to lose his eyesight. The event was organized by the District Income Tax Lawyers’ Association and attended by political leaders, railway police, social organization representatives, and lawyers.

Speakers at the event said that on June 22, Shyamal Chandra Das was seriously injured when miscreants threw stones at a moving train while he was returning from Dhaka to Brahmanbaria. Despite treatment at the National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital, his eye could not be saved. They noted that similar incidents of stone-throwing on trains have been occurring in Brahmanbaria, injuring many passengers.

Participants urged railway police and the government to bring those responsible to justice and to support the injured lawyer. They also called on social organizations to raise public awareness and take initiatives to stop stone-throwing at trains.

The second season of 'Natun Kurir Sports' will open its online registration on July 1, 2026, aiming to identify grassroots sports talent and encourage youth participation in physical activities. The announcement was made by State Minister for Youth and Sports Md. Aminul Haque at a press conference held at the Bangladesh Olympic Building. The registration process will continue until August 31, 2026, for children aged 12 to 14, born between September 1, 2012, and August 31, 2014. Efforts are underway to promote participation through schools, clubs, and district sports offices.

This season expands the competition’s reach to every union and city corporation ward, allowing teams to compete directly at the upazila level. In addition to football, cricket, kabaddi, athletics, swimming, chess, badminton, and martial arts, table tennis and volleyball have been added, bringing the total to ten events.

Meanwhile, the national-level competition for the first season will begin on July 18, 2026, at Mirpur National Stadium and conclude on July 27 at the Army Stadium in Dhaka, with the Prime Minister scheduled to attend the closing ceremony.

Five people were killed in a shooting in the German city of Stade, according to police reports on June 29, 2026. Authorities confirmed that a suspect has been detained, though the motive behind the attack remains unclear. The incident occurred near a youth center in the city center, prompting a large-scale police operation in the area.

Police stated through a WhatsApp message that operations were ongoing in the Dankerstrasse area and urged residents to avoid the scene and follow emergency service instructions. Stade, a city of about 50,000 residents, is located west of Hamburg. Officials have not yet released further details about the victims or the circumstances of the shooting.

Authorities continue to investigate the motive and background of the attack while maintaining a security presence in the affected area.

A mobile court in Lalpur upazila of Natore sentenced a man to three months of imprisonment and fined him 100 taka for assaulting his mother after she refused to give him money for drugs. The incident occurred in the Walia area, where the accused, Md. Al-Amin Hossain, 23, was detained by police while under the influence of drugs. His mother, Rehena Begum, filed a complaint at the Walia police outpost on Monday.

According to Walia police sub-inspector Sohel Mahmud, Al-Amin was arrested during a midday operation. Lalpur police officer-in-charge Shafiqul Islam stated that Al-Amin had been addicted to drugs for a long time and often forced his mother to give him money. On the day of the incident, he physically assaulted her when she refused.

The mobile court subsequently handed down the sentence, aiming to address the recurring issue of drug-related domestic violence in the area.

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) conducted anti-brokerage drives at three hospitals in Dhaka’s Sher-e-Bangla Nagar area on Monday, June 29, detaining 13 individuals, including women. The operations targeted Sohrawardy Hospital, the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, and NITOR (Pangu Hospital). According to RAB-2 Deputy Commander Squadron Leader Nifaz Rahman, the raids were based on intelligence reports about fraudulent brokers causing suffering to patients. Eight detainees received varying jail terms, while four were fined.

Nifaz Rahman stated that the drives aimed to identify and arrest brokers, impose immediate penalties, raise public awareness, and ensure a transparent, patient-friendly environment. A mobile court accompanied the operation to take legal action against the offenders. Sohrawardy Hospital’s acting director, Dr. Nanda Dulal Saha, said the hospital administration cooperated with the RAB team and that such operations have made their work easier.

Dr. Saha added that no government hospital employees were found involved, though some outsourced workers had previously been dismissed for similar misconduct.

A Dhaka court has granted a second three-day remand for former reserved seat MP Ashika Sultana in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act at Mirpur Model Police Station. The order was issued on Monday, June 29, 2026, by Metropolitan Magistrate Sarah Farzana Haque. Defense lawyer Shahabuddin Raju confirmed the court’s decision. Sultana had been arrested from Mirpur on the night of June 25, and after her initial three-day remand, police sought an additional five days, of which the court approved three.

According to the case details, on June 19, a group of 40 to 50 people, identified as Awami League and Chhatra League members, held an anti-government procession near the Apex showroom in Mirpur-1. When police arrived, the participants fled, leaving behind banners and festoons. Later, video footage showed that the rally had been organized to mark the Awami League’s founding anniversary. Police subsequently filed a case under the Anti-Terrorism Act.

The court’s latest order allows investigators further time to question Sultana regarding her alleged involvement in the incident.

The government has decided to abolish Section 18A of the Bank Resolution Act 2026, which allowed former shareholders and directors of troubled banks to regain ownership under certain conditions. Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury announced the decision during Monday’s budget discussion in the National Parliament, stating that the move followed feedback from various stakeholders. He emphasized that those responsible for misappropriating public funds would not be spared and that depositors’ interests would be protected.

Section 18A, added during the law’s passage, had permitted previous owners of weak banks to apply to Bangladesh Bank to reacquire shares, assets, and liabilities after meeting several conditions, including repayment of government or central bank funds. The clause drew criticism from opposition parties, economists, Transparency International Bangladesh, and bankers, who argued it opened the door for controversial business groups to regain control. Media reports also indicated that the World Bank had raised objections.

The Bank Resolution Act enabled the merger of five Islamic banks—EXIM Bank, Social Islami Bank, First Security Islami Bank, Union Bank, and Global Islami Bank—whose combined defaulted loans reportedly reached about Tk 1.47 trillion. The finance minister’s announcement aims to restore depositor confidence in the banking sector.

Brazil advanced to the Round of 16 of the World Cup after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Japan in Houston on Monday. Despite trailing 1-0 at halftime, the five-time world champions fought back with goals from Casemiro and substitute Gabriel Martinelli, whose stoppage-time finish sealed the win. Japan had taken an early lead in the 29th minute through Kaishu Sano’s low shot from outside the box.

Brazil dominated possession and created several chances throughout the match. After the break, coach Carlo Ancelotti introduced young forward Endrick, who energized the attack. Casemiro equalized in the 56th minute with a header from a Gabriel cross, and Brazil continued to press for a winner. In added time, Martinelli converted a precise through pass from Bruno Guimarães to secure Brazil’s progression.

With this result, Brazil confirmed their place in the last 16, where they will face the winner between Norway and Ivory Coast. Japan, despite a spirited performance, exited the tournament after conceding late.

Five members of the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Daksu) walked out of the university’s Senate session on Monday night after the Vice-Chancellor announced that the proposal to rename five facilities named after members of the Sheikh family would be sent back to the Syndicate for further review. The walkout occurred around 10:15 p.m., despite the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam, urging the student representatives not to leave.

The issue of renaming Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall, Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall, Sheikh Russel Tower, Bangabandhu Tower, and the Sultana Kamal Hostel of the Institute of Leather Engineering and Technology was first raised in the Syndicate meeting on January 8. During the Senate session, some members called for procedural adherence, while others opposed the renaming. Daksu representatives argued that the current names caused difficulties for students, including harassment during public events and challenges in obtaining sponsorships.

Senate member Fazlul Haque Milon proposed renaming Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall after national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. The Vice-Chancellor concluded by directing that the matter be reconsidered by the Syndicate.

Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir Secretary General Sibgatullah Sibga has called on students to develop themselves through merit, ethics, technological skills, and patriotism. He made the remarks on June 29, 2026, while addressing the second day of a three-day orientation program at Jagannath University’s central auditorium. Sibga emphasized that university life should not be limited to earning degrees but should be used to gain knowledge, skills, morality, and leadership qualities.

He highlighted the importance of time management, moral integrity, and technological competence, urging students to learn modern tools and artificial intelligence to stay relevant in a changing world. Sibga reminded students that public university education is funded by taxpayers and should therefore be used responsibly for the nation’s welfare. He also encouraged positive initiatives such as anti-drug campaigns and science festivals to benefit students.

The event was presided over by Shibir President Abdul Alim Arif and attended by several academics and student leaders, including former Chittagong University Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Md. Shamim Uddin Khan and Jagannath University Central Students’ Union Vice President Md. Riazul Islam.