Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei personally directed Iran’s counterattack against Israel from a war command center, according to Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. Ghalibaf said Khamenei appointed a new commander within an hour of the strike and gave direct orders. He reiterated the missile strikes had over 90% accuracy and neutralized Israeli military infrastructure. He characterized the ceasefire as a result of Israeli and U.S. failure, not diplomacy.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has claimed that more than 500 Israelis were killed and 3,520 injured in recent military clashes between Iran and Israel. Ghalibaf stated that Iranian missile strikes had an accuracy rate of over 90%, rendering Israeli military and air defense installations inoperable. He emphasized that the ceasefire was not due to Iranian flexibility, but rather Israeli military failure. Ghalibaf also criticized U.S. involvement in the conflict, calling it dishonest and demanding compensation from Washington.

For the first time, the Bangladesh Coast Guard tugboat ‘BCGIT Promotta’ and its crew have received a Certificate of Appreciation from the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The award recognizes their immediate fire control and rescue of 48 crew members during a severe blaze on the MT Banglar Sourav tanker off the coast of Chattogram last year. Despite harsh weather and strong currents, ‘Promotta’ took effective environmental protection measures, earning international acclaim for courage and professionalism. This achievement is regarded as a proud milestone for Bangladesh.





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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has firmly stated that while Lebanon hopes for peaceful coexistence with Israel, there are no plans to normalize diplomatic relations. “Peace simply means the absence of war, but normalization is not part of Lebanon’s foreign policy,” he emphasized. Aoun also called for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from disputed border points still under occupation and accused Israel of repeatedly violating its ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah. He reiterated Lebanon’s commitment to maintaining exclusive state control over all weapons in the country.

The Palestinian Health Ministry and Al Jazeera have reported that 20-year-old American Saifollah Musallet was killed in a brutal attack by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. Musallet, who had traveled from Florida to visit his family, was viciously beaten to death in the northern West Bank town of Sinjel near Ramallah. Another Palestinian, Mohammad Shalabi, was shot at the scene. While the U.S. State Department has confirmed the incident, it has not provided further details. Human rights activists accuse Israeli settlers of regularly attacking, looting, and setting fire to Palestinian villages in the West Bank.





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An Air India Boeing 787 en route from Ahmedabad to London crashed just three seconds after takeoff when fuel supply to both engines was abruptly cut off, killing all 260 people onboard. India’s aviation authority’s preliminary report revealed that both engine fuel switches unexpectedly shifted from “on” to “off”—an anomaly unlikely to happen unintentionally.

Cockpit voice recordings captured a pilot questioning the unexpected fuel cutoff. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, with no official technical recommendations issued so far. Among the dead were regular passengers and residents of a nearby medical hostel. Air India has pledged full support to affected families.

Saima Wazed Putul, WHO Regional Director for Southeast Asia and daughter of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has been placed on indefinite leave amid corruption allegations. The decision comes four months after Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) filed two cases against her for fraud, forgery, and abuse of power.

In an internal email, WHO leadership announced that Katharina Bohm will serve as acting regional director. Putul’s appointment had previously drawn criticism for alleged favoritism, falsified academic records, and questions over her fundraising practices for the Shuchona Foundation, which reportedly secured $2.8 million in donor funds.

In a joint statement following the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting, member states reaffirmed their support for Myanmar’s efforts to establish peace, stability, and the rule of law in Rakhine State. The statement emphasized the importance of the safe, dignified, and voluntary repatriation of displaced persons and welcomed ongoing bilateral efforts between Myanmar and Bangladesh.

ASEAN also expressed its continued commitment to assisting in the repatriation process through proposed project implementations and called on the Secretary-General to identify areas where the bloc can play a more active role.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has alleged that Bengali-speaking individuals are being labeled as illegal immigrants and Bangladeshis in several BJP-ruled Indian states. She expressed grave concern over a recent incident in Delhi’s Jai Hind Colony, where the electricity and water supply of Bengali-speaking residents was cut off before forced eviction. Banerjee highlighted the significant contributions of Bengali laborers to the development of Delhi and stressed that rights should be based on citizenship, not language. She accused the BJP of inciting hatred against Bengalis and carrying out targeted oppression across various states.

Greece has temporarily suspended the processing of asylum applications for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa, initially for a period of three months. The move comes amid a growing influx of migrants on the islands of Crete and Gavdos, which has prompted Greek authorities to declare an emergency situation.

In response, the Greek government is planning to detain migrants arriving by boat and deploy naval forces in the southern maritime region of the country. Additionally, preparations are underway to establish a detention center on the island of Crete to manage the escalating migrant situation.

After 42 days in captivity, two Bangladeshi nationals—Alamgir Hossain and Siraj Uddin—were rescued in Libya’s Tripoli by the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI). The kidnappers had demanded a ransom of Tk 2.2 million per person and subjected them to severe physical abuse.

Two individuals—Russel Haque from Rajshahi and Mintu Farazi from Bagerhat—were arrested during the investigation. With support from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and BRAC Migration, the victims were placed under the protection of the Bangladesh Embassy in Libya. Alamgir was brought back to Bangladesh on July 9, and efforts are underway to repatriate Siraj.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that Tehran will only resume cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) if the organization avoids what he called "double standards." His remarks come amid strained relations with the IAEA following recent attacks by Israel and the United States.

Pezeshkian accused the agency of biased behavior and misrepresenting Iran’s peaceful nuclear program. He warned that any future aggression would be met with a much stronger response from Iran.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has strongly condemned Israel for its actions in Gaza, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of committing crimes similar to those of Russian President Vladimir Putin in Ukraine. He criticized the European Union for not taking sufficient steps to address the humanitarian crisis in Palestine, warning that Israel’s actions will be remembered as a dark chapter of the 21st century. Sánchez called on European nations to act decisively and stated that any country violating EU principles, weaponizing hunger and war to destroy a legitimate state, cannot remain a partner of Europe.

Amnesty International has called on Bangladesh's interim government to refer all incidents of political violence that occurred between July 1 and August 15, 2024, to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for investigation. The appeal follows the release of leaked BBC audio allegedly implicating former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in ordering the use of lethal force during the unrest. Citing a UN report, Amnesty stated that approximately 1,400 people were killed and thousands injured during that period. The organization emphasized the need for independent investigations, impartial justice, and an absolute ban on the death penalty.

Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has urged India to act with conscience and uphold justice after a BBC investigation reportedly confirmed genocide allegations against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

He criticized India's longstanding refusal to honor Bangladesh's request for Hasina’s extradition and urged India not to dismiss the forensic evidence presented by the BBC. "India must show respect for the rule of law and international justice," he stated.