A sociology exam for eleventh-grade students at Khulna Government BL College was canceled after a controversial question referencing Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's Dhanmondi-32 residence drew heavy criticism. The exam was suspended 90 minutes after it began, citing factual inaccuracies and inconsistencies in the question paper. Assistant Professor Nityaranjan Sarker, responsible for preparing the exam, has been issued a show-cause notice. A three-member investigation committee has also been formed. The principal noted that other institutions follow BL College’s question patterns, making the error particularly unacceptable.

A Bangladeshi man named Ibrahim (40) was reportedly shot dead by India's Border Security Force (BSF) near the Rodgram border in Naogaon’s Porsha upazila. According to his family, he was grazing cattle when BSF opened fire Thursday morning. As of 8 p.m., Indian authorities had not returned his body. Bangladesh Border Guard (BGB) officials stated that the BSF has denied involvement. An investigation is underway, and communication with Indian counterparts continues.

Bangladesh is engaged in ongoing discussions with India over the sharing of transboundary river waters, and there is "no procrastination" in the process, according to Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain. Addressing reporters, he also confirmed that talks are underway to establish a UN Human Rights Office in Dhaka for a three-year period. The proposal remains at the draft stage and will be finalized only if both sides reach a consensus. Future governments may extend the agreement. He declined to comment further on the draft, saying it would be inappropriate before a final version is agreed upon. Regarding the 36 Bangladeshis reportedly detained in Malaysia, he stated that no official information has been received yet.

The Trump administration has threatened legal action against CNN for reporting on "IceBlock," an app designed to help users identify the locations of ICE officers. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the Justice Department is considering a lawsuit. CNN defended its reporting, stating that publishing information about the app was not illegal. The app’s developer, Joshua Aaron, said it was his form of protest against the Trump administration’s mass deportation policies, which he compared to Nazi Germany.

Iran has strongly condemned former U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that he stopped Israel and U.S. forces from assassinating Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. The Iranian foreign ministry called the remarks a violation of the UN Charter, an insult to the Muslim world, and an affront to a respected civilization. Tehran warned that such rhetoric undermines global dialogue and cooperation, urging the U.S. to abandon its aggressive tone. Iran also demanded international accountability for any attacks on its peaceful nuclear facilities and asserted that these actions damage America's diplomatic credibility in the Middle East.

The spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments should not be seen as a genuine attempt to engage in dialogue or resolve issues. Instead, they are better understood as part of a calculated psychological and media-driven game. The statement reflects Tehran’s continued skepticism of Washington's intentions in the region.

Anisa, a student of Laboratory School and College, missed her first Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Bangla exam due to arriving over 90 minutes late while attending to her sick mother. However, she was allowed to take the second part of the Bangla exam today (Sunday). College Principal Md. Asaduzzaman stated that a teacher was sent to her home, and her mother's condition has since improved. The Ministry of Education has instructed the college to consider the case from a humanitarian perspective. Although Anisa had failed two subjects in her test exams, she was allowed to continue with the finals on compassionate grounds.

Tehran, Iran – Sahar Emami, an Iranian journalist, has received international recognition for continuing her live broadcast amidst an Israeli missile attack on Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB headquarters on June 16. Despite the ongoing assault, Emami remained on air, exemplifying remarkable bravery.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro awarded her and the victims of the attack with the prestigious Simón Bolívar Award, praising the Iranian people's resilience and expressing optimism about their "ultimate victory." The Iranian government has hailed Emami as a “national pride.”

The Ministry of Education has announced a special grant of Tk 64.1 million to support 7,100 individuals and institutions, including 101 educational institutions, 250 teachers and staff, 4,047 secondary school students, and 2,702 college and university students. Priority has been given to underdeveloped institutions, teachers suffering from serious illnesses, and financially disadvantaged, disabled, transgender, and meritorious students from marginalized communities.

At least nine Iranian journalists have been killed during the recent 12-day war with Israel, according to a report from Iran's Basij Media Organization. The head of the organization, Morteza Kar Amouzeian, stated that these journalists were victims of targeted Israeli strikes. He added that over 10 other journalists were injured and are currently receiving treatment. Amouzeian called the attacks a clear violation of the Geneva Conventions and vowed to pursue legal action through international channels to hold the perpetrators accountable.

India’s Border Security Force (BSF) has reportedly pushed back 31 individuals—including 14 Rohingya refugees and 17 Bangladeshi nationals—into Bangladesh through Lalakhal and Minatila borders in Sylhet early Friday. The Rohingyas had fled camps in Cox’s Bazar and entered India illegally. The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained all 31 individuals. Police confirmed that the Bangladeshis have been presented in court, while the Rohingyas were sent back to camps in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar.

Human rights activists have accused India of illegally deporting hundreds of Muslims into Bangladesh without legal proceedings. Most affected are Muslims from West Bengal, sparking fear and outrage in the community.

Though Indian authorities claim these are undocumented migrants, reports suggest that even Indian citizens and Rohingya refugees are being forcibly pushed into Bangladesh. The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has returned at least 100 individuals and claims that over 1,600 have been pushed in unlawfully.

Victims allege coercion by India's Border Security Force (BSF), with some saying they were forced at gunpoint to cross the border. AFP has corroborated parts of the report.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has called for the immediate dismissal of reporters from CNN and The New York Times, accusing them of spreading false stories. In a statement, Trump branded them “bad, purposefully malicious people.” In a separate post, he claimed the outlets planned to sack journalists who allegedly fabricated reports about Iran’s nuclear facilities. The media organizations had recently cited U.S. intelligence assessments suggesting American strikes only set back Iran’s nuclear program by a few months instead of destroying it outright.

Kyiv has accused Bangladeshi companies of importing grain harvested from Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine, urging the European Union to take appropriate measures. Ukraine’s ambassador to India, Oleksandr Polishchuk, stated that the embassy had formally notified Bangladesh’s Foreign Ministry, calling on Dhaka to reject over 150,000 tons of what he described as “stolen grain” shipped from the port of Kavkaz. He added that Bangladesh did not respond to the diplomatic note. “This is a crime,” Polishchuk said, “and Ukraine will now raise the issue with the EU.” However, a senior Bangladeshi Food Ministry official dismissed the allegation, saying, “Bangladesh does not import wheat produced in Russian-occupied regions. We never buy stolen grain.”

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a telephone conversation with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. In a statement, Rubio emphasized that Iran must never be allowed to develop or acquire nuclear weapons. Both leaders acknowledged the importance of working together to establish lasting peace between Israel and Iran and to maintain regional stability. Notably, Pakistan does not have formal diplomatic ties with Israel.