Following nearly two weeks of intense conflict, both Iranian and Israeli media confirmed that a ceasefire has come into effect.
President Trump had earlier announced the truce, stating it would be implemented six hours post-declaration, around midnight local time.
Iran’s state outlet Press TV said the ceasefire took effect after four separate Iranian attacks on Israeli-occupied areas.
Israeli outlets Channel 12 and Ynet also confirmed the truce but noted uncertainty over the exact conditions and timing of enforcement.

Former members of the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR), dismissed after the 2009 mutiny, are staging a protest in front of the National Museum with three demands for justice and rehabilitation.
Protesters, including families of affected personnel, threatened to surround the Chief Advisor’s residence in Jamuna if their demands are not met by noon.
Maruf Sarkar, a protester and son of a former BDR member, said:

“We are here to demand justice for the unfairly dismissed and imprisoned BDR members, and to restore their rightful dignity and welfare.”

Kuwait and Bahrain have reopened their airspace after temporarily closing it following Iranian missile attacks on U.S. military installations in Qatar. Dubai authorities confirmed that airport operations have fully resumed. Qatar’s Civil Aviation Authority also issued a statement noting that air traffic has returned to normal.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Following the announcement, global oil prices have been falling sharply. Brent crude prices dropped an additional 4%, settling near $68 per barrel, continuing the downward trend from a 7% drop in the previous session. Meanwhile, stock markets in Asia have seen a significant rise, with major indices in Japan, South Korea, and Australia posting gains.

Reuters has reported, quoting a U.S. official, that Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani mediated between the U.S. and Iran to secure Tehran’s agreement to a ceasefire in the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. The breakthrough reportedly came after direct telephone conversations between Qatari and Iranian officials. The report further states that U.S. President Biden had obtained Israel’s consent for the ceasefire and then sought Qatar’s assistance in convincing Iran to agree.

Adviser Farooq-e-Azam announced that those injured during the July 2024 mass uprising will begin receiving monthly allowances starting next month. Additionally, they will be entitled to free lifetime treatment at government medical hospitals. He emphasized that while it took 54 years to finalize the official list of freedom fighters, the list of martyrs and injured from the July uprising has been completed in just 7-8 months. The government is also introducing programs to help rehabilitate these fighters through employment or entrepreneurship based on their individual qualifications. A separate department has already been established for their rehabilitation. Farooq-e-Azam further added that if there are demands to trace the whereabouts of those missing since the uprising, applications will be considered—even using DNA from mass graves if necessary.

Teachers from non-MPO educational institutions have staged protests wearing symbolic burial shrouds, demanding inclusion in the Monthly Payment Order (MPO) scheme. On Monday, they marched from the National Press Club to Topkhana Road, vowing to continue their protest until their demands are met. The teachers claim that at least 3,000 institutions were unfairly excluded from the MPO list due to political biases during the previous administration, despite the teachers having no political affiliations. They urged the government to rectify this injustice and ensure fair treatment for all educators.

President Donald Trump has announced that Iran and Israel have agreed to a full ceasefire, set to take effect within six hours. According to the agreement, Iran will observe the ceasefire for the first 12 hours, followed by Israel for the next 12. Afterward, the official end of hostilities will be declared. Trump described the conflict as the “12-Day War,” warning that prolonged war could have devastated the Middle East. “That didn’t happen, and it won’t,” he added.

Donald Trump dismissed Iran’s attack on U.S. bases as a ‘failed revenge,’ stating that no Americans were injured and damage was minimal. “No retaliation will follow,” Trump wrote. He emphasized that the Iranian missile strike exposed their entire military system and expressed hope that this would mark an end to hostility. Trump revealed that 14 missiles were fired—13 were intercepted, and the remaining one posed no threat. He thanked Iran for its advance notice, which helped avoid casualties, and called on Iran and Israel to pursue peace and cooperation.

Following Iran’s missile strike on a U.S. military base in Qatar, several Gulf states, including Qatar, Dubai, and Bahrain, closed their airspace on Monday. Flights are either turning back or diverting to alternate airports. FlightRadar24 confirmed multiple flights returning mid-route. The closure has disrupted schedules for airlines such as Qatar Airways and Emirates, causing widespread inconvenience to passengers.

An official order from the Ministry of Finance’s Economic Division, issued Monday, states that teachers and staff in MPO-listed private educational institutions, madrasas, and technical institutes, who fall under grade 9 and above equivalent to the national pay scale, will receive a special allowance at a rate of 10% of their basic salary annually starting July 1. Those in grade 10 and below will receive 15% of their basic salary or a minimum of 1,500 BDT annually. This special allowance aims to support educators and staff financially.

Former U.S. envoy to Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, has accused Pakistan's military of engaging in a prolonged “double game” with the United States. In a post following a rare White House meeting between former President Donald Trump and Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir on June 18, Khalilzad claimed that while Pakistan accepted American assistance during the war in Afghanistan, it simultaneously harbored individuals responsible for killing U.S. personnel.

He further asserted that Pakistan supported both the U.S. and Al-Qaeda during the post-9/11 war on terror and continues to detain Dr. Shakil Afridi, the physician who helped locate Osama bin Laden.

Renowned Pakistani Islamic scholar Mufti Taqi Usmani has condemned the recent U.S. military strike on Iran, labeling it not only "reprehensible" but also a "clear violation of previous commitments." Referring indirectly to former U.S. President Donald Trump, he wrote, “Can someone who threatens to turn another country into hell ever be worthy of a peace prize?”

Notably, Pakistan recently issued a statement recommending Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, prompting significant backlash across various sectors.

In reaction to discussions about shutting down Iran’s Strait of Hormuz, U.S. President Donald Trump urged: “Everyone, keep oil prices down. I’m watching closely!” He warned that such actions would play into the hands of enemies and urged against it. However, Trump did not specify whom his call was directed at. In a subsequent post, he instructed the U.S. Energy Department to “Drill, baby, drill!!! And I mean it right now!!!” The talks of closing the strategic waterway gained momentum after Iran’s parliament approved the proposal, leading to increased instability in the global oil market.

During a court hearing regarding allegations of election misconduct, former Chief Election Commissioner Nurul Huda admitted that it was not possible to fully monitor remote voting areas from Dhaka. In response, the judge rebuked him, stating, “You cannot make such statements under oath.” When asked if those responsible for vote rigging were held accountable, Huda claimed the Commission had no role once elections concluded and legal intervention was necessary. The judge further questioned his inaction over threats made during the election period by former IGP Benazir Ahmed, which Huda said he was unaware of.