Eight National Board of Revenue (NBR) officials have been suspended for openly defying and tearing up their transfer orders. Separate notifications were issued on Tuesday. The suspended officials, including Joint and Deputy Commissioners, were stationed in tax zones across Dhaka, Khulna, Rangpur, Cumilla, and others. NBR Chairman Abdur Rahman Khan confirmed that departmental investigations will follow under civil service laws, and the officials will receive subsistence allowances during the suspension. The protest occurred on June 24 at the NBR headquarters, where the orders were described as “oppressive.”

The interim government has doubled the licensing fees for all types of firearms, including pistols, revolvers, rifles, and shotguns. Under the new policy, a license for a personal pistol or revolver will cost BDT 60,000 (up from 30,000), with renewal fees increased to BDT 20,000. Shotgun and rifle license fees have been raised from BDT 20,000 to 40,000, with renewals now BDT 10,000. Additionally, applicants must now show a minimum income tax return of BDT 500,000, up from BDT 300,000. Over 5,000 licenses issued during the previous Awami League tenure have also been revoked, with many weapons reportedly destroyed during acts of arson and looting.

Bangladesh's NID Wing has extended its voter registration and national ID services to five additional countries: the United States, Oman, South Africa, Jordan, and the Maldives. Director General Humayun Kabir confirmed that operations in these countries will start this July, bringing the total to 10 countries. So far, 48,080 expatriates have applied, 29,646 have completed biometric registration, and 17,367 have become voters. The government plans to expand the service to 40 countries.

BNP and affiliated organizations allegedly attacked a police station to release an extortionist caught red-handed, according to political advisor Asif Mahmud. The incident followed the brutal killing of scrap dealer Lal Chand near Mitford Hospital, sparking nationwide outrage. Asif criticized the government's failure to maintain law and order, saying the situation was only brought under control after reinforcements from Comilla. Though seven individuals were arrested, all were reportedly released on bail within a month. He claimed most of the administration is subservient to power.

In response to a recent surge in criminal activities—including mugging, theft, and extortion—police from Tongi East and West police stations conducted a joint combing operation over the past 24 hours, resulting in the arrest of 60 individuals. Of the total, 37 were detained by Tongi East Police and 23 by Tongi West Police.

Local police officials confirmed that the operation was conducted solely to apprehend criminals and was free from any political influence. Authorities also stated that such drives will continue in the coming days to restore law and order in the area.

The Election Commission has identified deficiencies in the applications of 144 aspiring political parties, including the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). In the initial stage, 62 parties have been notified and given 15 days to correct the issues, while the remaining 82 will be contacted in the next phase. Failure to comply within the deadline will result in rejection. Currently, Bangladesh has 50 registered political parties.

Iran has warned that it will respond proportionately if European countries attempt to reinstate UN sanctions using the 2015 nuclear deal’s "snapback" mechanism. The Iranian Foreign Ministry criticized the efforts of the UK, France, and Germany as politically motivated and hostile. It argued that recent U.S. and Israeli attacks have undermined the legal basis for such measures. While Iran remains formally committed to the deal, it has gradually reduced compliance in response to violations by the U.S. and Europe. The U.S. unilaterally withdrew from the deal in 2018 and reimposed sanctions.

Iran has declared that it will not engage in new nuclear talks with the United States if halting uranium enrichment is set as a precondition. Senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Velayati, stated this amid a stalled negotiation process that included five rounds of talks earlier this year. The sixth round was canceled due to Israeli military actions. Iran maintains its nuclear program is peaceful, and the IAEA has found no evidence of weapons development.

An Israeli soldier has died by suicide at a military base in the occupied Golan Heights, marking the third such incident in just 10 days. The soldier had reportedly participated in military operations against Palestinians in Gaza. The spate of suicides has raised concerns within the Israeli Defense Forces. Opposition leader Yair Lapid described it as a result of an “unbearable reality.” So far in 2025, at least 15 Israeli soldiers have taken their own lives. Since Israel’s assault on Gaza began on October 7, 2023, more than 57,000 Palestinians have been killed, with over 100,000 injured.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has directed authorities to urgently fill over 32,000 vacant head teacher positions in government primary schools across Bangladesh. In a meeting held Monday at the Jamuna State Guest House, he emphasized the need for a transparent recruitment process, categorization based on experience and age, and hiring qualified individuals. He also instructed authorities to clarify transfer policies and prioritize gender-friendly school infrastructure, involvement of women engineers, and the integration of internet and multimedia classrooms.

The Teesta Master Plan is expected to be finalized by the end of 2025, according to Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser on Water Resources and Environment in Bangladesh's interim government. Responding to journalists’ questions in Saidpur on July 15, she said the project requires joint approval from China and Bangladesh, though fieldwork has been completed. A final round of discussions with experts on five key issues is scheduled for July 17, after which the plan will be submitted to the Chinese authorities for approval. Implementation will begin after the approval process is complete.

From June 26 to July 13, ongoing monsoon rains and flash floods have killed at least 105 people in Pakistan and injured over 211. The dead include 49 children, 38 men, and 18 women. Punjab province is the worst affected, with 44 deaths and 134 injuries. The extreme weather has damaged over 10 kilometers of roads, nine bridges, and hundreds of homes. Incidents include building collapses, lightning strikes, electrocutions, and drowning. Government agencies continue rescue and relief operations and have urged the public to remain vigilant.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed that Iran will use every available diplomatic and political resource to protect its people's rights and remove the shadow of war. Addressing Iranians abroad, he said, “Iran stands for peace and diplomacy, not war.” Condemning recent Israeli and U.S. aggressions, Pezeshkian said Israel has continued killing innocent Iranians even during negotiations. He reiterated Iran’s commitment to its peaceful nuclear program and readiness for talks but warned that while Iranians are peace-loving, they will not submit to external pressures.

Farida Akhtar, Adviser on Fisheries and Livestock, has warned that any attempt to suppress women will be met with resistance, saying, “Remember, July will return again.” Speaking at the closing ceremony of a rickshaw rally marking ‘July Girls' Day,’ she emphasized the need for collective efforts to build a safer country for women and children. Akhtar pointed out that patriarchy still hinders women’s progress, and failure to ensure women’s safety would be a failure of the state. She also acknowledged and thanked rickshaw pullers for their contributions.

Bangladesh’s High Court has overturned the corruption convictions of Tarique Rahman and Zubaida Rahman, highlighting serious procedural irregularities in the trial. The full verdict criticized the acceptance of 42 witnesses within just two months and four days, and the delivery of the verdict in eight days, terming it judicial bias. It also noted legal violations, including the failure to serve notice to Zubaida. As a result, the court acquitted Tarique from a 9-year sentence and Zubaida from a 3-year sentence. The Anti-Corruption Commission had filed the case in 2007, and the trial court convicted them in 2023.