India’s Border Security Force (BSF) has forcibly repatriated 10 Bangladeshi nationals—mostly women and children—through the Panihata border in Sherpur’s Nalitabari upazila. The individuals had initially traveled to Faridabad, Delhi, two years ago for the cancer treatment of a relative, Amjad Ali, who later passed away. They remained in India as laborers but were recently detained for lacking proper documentation. After being held in Guwahati, they were handed over to BSF and subsequently pushed back into Bangladesh. All are residents of Shahajadpur in Satkhira’s Tala upazila and have since been handed over to local police.

Continuous rainfall and upstream surges have flooded over 100 villages in Feni after river embankments broke, while water from the Teesta and other northern rivers is rising rapidly. Crops across 21 districts have been submerged, affecting over 72,000 hectares of farmland. Military rescue and relief operations are underway in the worst-hit areas. Coastal districts like Bagerhat are also experiencing severe waterlogging. Authorities expect slight improvement as rainfall decreases, but vulnerable areas remain at risk of further flooding and damage.

Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, Security Advisor to the Government of Bangladesh, has urged the United States to deepen its cooperation in Bangladesh’s security sector. In a meeting with U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Megan Boldin, he acknowledged the crucial role of American training and equipment in enhancing counter-terrorism and national security capabilities.

He expressed appreciation for U.S. assistance in modernizing the Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Counter-Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit and requested continued support. The two sides discussed law enforcement collaboration, counter-terrorism, online sexual harassment, and intelligence sharing. The U.S. advised Bangladesh to remain vigilant against terrorism. Chowdhury asserted that while there is currently no active militancy, law enforcement is taking strict action against unlawful activities by banned political groups. Both parties emphasized the importance of coordination and information exchange.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a significant meeting in Malaysia on Thursday, focusing on the future of the Ukraine war and Russia’s hardened stance. The meeting coincided with a major Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv.

Rubio emphasized the need for a roadmap to resolve the conflict, while Lavrov confirmed clear exchanges of views on Ukraine, Iran, and Syria. The meeting took place as U.S. diplomacy faces challenges in Asia, partly due to Trump-era tariff threats. Lavrov’s upcoming visit to North Korea also signals Moscow’s intent to strengthen new military alliances.

Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor of Bangladesh, has sent 300 kilograms of Rangpur’s famed Haribhanga mangoes as a gift to Dr. Manik Saha, the Chief Minister of India’s Tripura state.

The mangoes were transported via a Bangladeshi pickup truck to the Agartala port. Upon arrival, they were officially handed over to Chanchal Dey, an official at the Assistant High Commission of Bangladesh in Tripura, by Debashish Nandi, Superintendent of Agartala Port.

During separate meetings with Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain at the ASEAN Regional Forum in Malaysia, both China and Canada committed to continued humanitarian support for the Rohingya crisis. China expressed interest in strengthening cooperation on medical tourism, water management, and investment, while reaffirming support for ongoing political reforms. Canada emphasized the need for sustainable economic relations and extended backing for Bangladesh's humanitarian efforts.

The SSC and equivalent exam results have been published, and students dissatisfied with their scores can apply for re-evaluation starting July 11 until July 17. Applications must be submitted via Teletalk SIM with a fee of 150 BDT per subject. To apply, students need to send a specific SMS format to 16222. This year’s overall pass rate is 68.45%, with 139,032 students achieving GPA-5, both figures slightly lower than last year.

Continuous rains and flash floods have submerged thousands of hectares of char land in Comilla’s Gomati River area, destroying farmers’ crops just days before harvest. Despite water levels remaining below the danger mark, rising floodwaters have inundated agricultural fields and homes between embankments, causing heavy losses. Farmers, many already affected by last year’s floods, are struggling to recover as their vegetables and produce lie underwater. Authorities are assessing the damage and seeking government aid for the affected farmers.

NS Kamil Madrasa in Jhalokathi has emerged as the top performer in the Bangladesh Madrasa Education Board Dakhil exam this year. Out of 427 candidates, 227 achieved the highest GPA-5, with an impressive 99.77% pass rate. Founded by Islamic scholar Hazrat Azizur Rahman Qayed Sahib, the madrasa outperformed prominent institutions like Darunnajat Alia and Tamirul Millat Kamil Madrasa. Meanwhile, other local schools showed varied results, with some achieving high pass rates and GPA-5 scores, while others lagged behind.

Jessore district has secured the highest pass rate in the SSC exams under the Jessore Education Board, covering 10 districts of Khulna Division. Meherpur remains at the bottom with the lowest pass rate. This year’s overall pass rate dropped by 20% compared to last year, and GPA-5 achievers decreased by nearly 5,000. Higher failure rates in English and Mathematics impacted the results. Among 2,575 institutions, 75 achieved 100% pass, while two schools recorded a 100% failure rate.

The US Embassy in Dhaka has issued a notice requiring applicants for F, M, and J visa categories to list all social media handles used in the past five years in their DS-160 application forms. The embassy stressed that failure to provide accurate information could result in visa denial and affect future eligibility. The reminder was posted on the embassy's official Facebook page.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in a meeting with Bangladesh's Foreign Affairs Advisor Tawhid Hossain in Kuala Lumpur, reaffirmed China's support for a peaceful and fair national election in Bangladesh. He stressed that China stands by Bangladesh as a trustworthy neighbor and development partner. In light of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations, Wang described this as a historic milestone. He reiterated China’s commitment to supporting Bangladesh in pursuing development based on its own needs and realities and expressed China’s interest in working with South Asian countries toward modernization and contributing to Asia’s resurgence.

Foreign Affairs Advisor Tawhid Hossain has clarified that Bangladesh has not formally joined any regional or global military or economic alliance and that trade policy negotiations with the United States remain ongoing. Speaking at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Malaysia, he emphasized that Bangladesh evaluates each proposal based on national interest and aims to build a long-term, balanced, and mutually beneficial partnership with the U.S. He also addressed Bangladesh's economic cooperation with Russia, bilateral ties with China, and its growing role in the ASEAN region.

India and China are cautiously working to normalize relations after years of border tensions. However, the unresolved 3,440-kilometer boundary, particularly the dispute over Arunachal Pradesh, remains a key obstacle. Top officials from both countries recently met in China, reaching limited agreements on border protocols and easing trade and visa restrictions. Both sides aim to maintain peace due to economic and geopolitical priorities — including China’s focus on Taiwan and India’s evolving ties with the U.S. Despite closer Russia-China relations and trade imbalances presenting challenges, both nations seek a stable, mutually beneficial relationship without immediate border resolution.

Authorities have postponed the HSC, Alim, and Vocational exams scheduled for July 10 in Feni due to severe flooding caused by continuous heavy rainfall and upstream water from India. Many areas, especially in Fulgazi and Parshuram, are submerged, with roads cut off and over 20,000 people stranded. Several schools have been turned into shelters. The Comilla, Madrasah, and Technical Education Boards issued notices confirming the suspension, stating that other exams will continue as planned unless further disruptions occur.