During a meeting of the National Consensus Commission, prominent political analyst Dr. Ali Riaz stated that the commission is firmly committed to finalizing the National Charter by July.

"We are determined to complete the charter within the month of July," Riaz said. He expressed sincere gratitude to all political parties and their leaders for their ongoing cooperation in the process.

According to sources, the commission had extended invitations to representatives from 30 political parties and alliances. Except for Jamaat-e-Islami, delegates from 29 parties and alliances were present at the meeting.

Today's discussions are expected to focus on several key issues, including Article 70 of the Constitution, the nomination process for Standing Committee Chairpersons, and the matter of women's representation.

Despite rising global fuel prices driven by escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, the Bangladesh government currently has no plans to increase domestic fuel prices, according to Economic Advisor Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed.

Dr. Ahmed stated that while the global energy market is being affected by the ongoing conflict, the government is closely monitoring the situation and preparing for potential impacts on imports. "We are observing the developments carefully. If the conflict persists, it could affect the prices of imported goods, including fuel and fertilizer, as most of our imports pass through the Strait of Hormuz," he explained.

However, he assured that there is no immediate cause for concern. “The government does not believe there is a need to worry just yet. We remain hopeful that the conflict will not become prolonged,” he added.

In a joint statement, the G7 nations declared their unwavering support for Israel’s right to self-defense amid rising tensions with Iran. The statement labeled Iran as the principal source of instability and terrorism in the Middle East and affirmed that Iran must never be allowed to develop nuclear weapons. The G7 also emphasized the need for a peaceful resolution to the Iran issue and expressed concern over volatility in the global oil market. The coalition reiterated its call for a ceasefire in Gaza.

“Trusting in God, we are here to deliver justice for the July–August massacres. No amount of bullets, bombs, or intimidation can derail this process,” said Justice Nazrul Islam Chowdhury, Chairman of the International Crimes Tribunal-2. He made the statement during a reception honoring him and two other judges on Tuesday. Chief Prosecutor Tazul Islam remarked that the reception marked the official launch of Tribunal-2. Both the Attorney General and Chief Prosecutor expressed hope for justice in the July–August genocide cases.

Protests at the Secretariat continued on Tuesday as government employees demanded the cancellation of the Civil Service (Amendment) Ordinance 2025. At around 11 a.m., demonstrators gathered at Badamtoli within the Secretariat compound and marched to the new Cabinet Division building, where a protest rally was held. A government legal advisor had earlier stated that the ordinance could still be reconsidered.

The International Crimes Tribunal has issued a public notice ordering Sheikh Hasina and Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal to surrender in connection with crimes against humanity related to the alleged genocide during July–August. The notice, published in national newspapers, states that if they fail to appear within seven days, the trial will proceed in their absence. This follows a directive from the tribunal issued on Monday to make the announcement public.

In a statement issued on Monday, Türk highlighted his apprehension regarding these developments but also praised Bangladesh’s cooperation in assisting the UN expert team investigating enforced disappearances. He expressed optimism about reaching an agreement on this matter. Commending the ongoing political dialogues, the UN rights chief added, "I call for meaningful progress on reforms to ensure conditions for free and inclusive elections."

Twenty-one Muslim-majority countries, including Egypt, have issued a joint statement condemning Israeli airstrikes on Iran. The open letter also called for immediate de-escalation and the discontinuation of nuclear projects to prevent a wider regional conflict. Signatories include Egypt, Algeria, Bahrain, Brunei, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, The Gambia, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Mauritania, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Somalia, Turkey, and the UAE. The letter warned that the war risks engulfing the entire Middle East.

A total of 158 Bangladeshi nationals stranded in Libya have safely returned home, thanks to coordinated efforts by the Bangladesh Embassy in Libya, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). They arrived at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 5:20 AM on Tuesday, having departed from Tripoli’s Mitiga International Airport on a special Buraq Air flight on Monday.

As Iran and Israel exchanged attacks for the fourth consecutive day, U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly convened a meeting with his national security team in the White House Situation Room. Trump, who was attending the G7 Summit in Canada, cut his visit short to return to Washington for the emergency session. Earlier, Trump had urged residents of Tehran to evacuate amid escalating tensions.

A Rohingya youth named Md. Alamgir (19) was shot dead in Cox’s Bazar’s Teknaf refugee camp on Monday. The incident occurred following an altercation between Alamgir, from D Block, and Nurul Alam, a fellow refugee from C Block. During the confrontation, Nurul allegedly shot Alamgir in the chest with a handmade firearm before fleeing the scene. Alamgir succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital.

As tensions escalate between Iran and Israel, Bangladesh has launched hotline services both in Dhaka and Tehran to assist its nationals. Initially, a hotline was established at the Bangladesh Embassy in Tehran. Now, another hotline has been set up in Dhaka to facilitate communication for families of Bangladeshis residing in Iran.
Contact Numbers:

Bangladesh Embassy, Tehran: +98 9908577368, +98 9122065745

Foreign Ministry, Dhaka: +880 1712012847

Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser’s Press Wing has dismissed Indian media and officials’ claims that the vandalism at Rabindranath Tagore’s ancestral estate in Shahjadpur, Sirajganj, was a communal attack. The statement termed the portrayal by Indian politicians and Hindutva social media accounts as ‘false and politically motivated.’ Earlier, India’s Ministry of External Affairs expressed concern, calling the incident part of an extremist attempt to erase Bangladesh’s cultural diversity. Indian politicians, including Uttarakhand’s Chief Minister and BJP MPs, have also made allegations linking the attack to Islamist groups.

Pakistan has strongly rejected allegations of supplying ballistic missiles (non-nuclear) to Iran amid the escalating Iran-Israel conflict. Referring to a fabricated statement circulating online, Pakistan clarified that it has neither supported Iran militarily nor issued any nuclear threats against Israel. Officials dismissed the rumors as baseless and accused Indian media of spreading propaganda to malign Pakistan.

The interim government of Bangladesh has formed an 11-member advisory committee to assess opportunities for overseas employment for Bangladeshis. According to a gazette notification issued by the Cabinet Division on Sunday, Dr. Asif Nazrul has been appointed as the convener of the committee. Other members include Economic Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain, Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, Industry Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan, Education Adviser Prof. C.R. Abrar, Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud, Labor Adviser M. Sakhawat Hossain, Social Welfare Adviser Sharmin S. Murshid, Trade Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin, and Cultural Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki.