From January to June 2025, Bangladesh witnessed 17,957 road accidents resulting in 2,778 deaths and 17,826 injuries, according to a report by the research group Save the Road. Additionally, 14 people died in 615 waterway accidents, and another 14 in 526 railway accidents during the same period.

The highest number of fatalities involved three-wheelers, buses, motorcycles, and trucks. The organization blamed police negligence and systemic mismanagement for the crisis and issued a seven-point demand. These include declaring a “Road Safety Day,” providing compensation to victims, banning unfit vehicles, eliminating corruption in the transport sector, and forming a dedicated transport police battalion.

In Muradnagar, Comilla, a violent mob attack resulting in the death of three family members was premeditated during multiple meetings the night before. The conflict originated over a stolen mobile phone involving a local schoolteacher and associates of a drug dealer, Roksana Begum Ruby. Long-standing feuds and accusations of drug trafficking fueled the violence. Police are investigating and searching for the masterminds. Survivors are receiving medical treatment, while locals live in fear amid a heavy police presence and mass fleeing.

Russian President Vladimir Putin postponed his departure from a conference on Thursday to take a scheduled call with U.S. President Donald Trump—their sixth public conversation since Trump’s second term began. Apologizing to the attendees, Putin joked, “Trump might get angry if I keep him waiting.” The call occurred amid growing geopolitical tensions, as U.S. military aid to Ukraine was paused and Russia intensified its military operations. Reports also suggest Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was scheduled to join the conversation.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was asked to leave the Oval Office during a high-level defense meeting led by former President Donald Trump, according to NBC News. Lacking proper security clearance, his presence reportedly raised concern among officials. However, Daily Mail reports that Zuckerberg voluntarily stepped out at the President’s request and later held a separate meeting with Trump. While Zuckerberg’s political stance has shifted over time, he was seen as supportive of Trump’s 2024 re-election campaign and attended the 2025 inauguration.

At least seven people were killed and several others injured following a powerful explosion in Syria’s central Hama province. The blast occurred after a fire broke out in a fuel tanker in a rural area located north of Damascus and southwest of Aleppo. Local media reported the incident citing a source from the provincial police. The number of casualties is considered preliminary and may rise. The cause of the explosion remains unknown, but authorities have launched an investigation to determine what triggered the deadly blast.

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested Shah Poran, the alleged mastermind behind the brutal public assault of a woman in Muradnagar, Comilla. The incident, which was recorded and circulated on social media, was reportedly orchestrated by Poran as an act of revenge against his brother Fazor Ali over a personal dispute.

According to RAB, Poran used messaging app IMO to gather a group and execute the planned assault, which was filmed as part of the intimidation. He was arrested in Burichang, and law enforcement recovered video evidence and other materials from him. A manhunt is ongoing to capture others involved in the incident.

North Korea has strongly condemned the recent reaffirmation by the Quad alliance—comprising the U.S., Australia, Japan, and India—of its commitment to the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. Pyongyang labeled the Quad’s stance a “grave political provocation” and accused the group of attempting to unilaterally alter regional dynamics through coercive measures.

North Korea also criticized the United States for allegedly fabricating "cyber threats" against the regime, warning that such provocations could lead to serious consequences.

In a powerful open letter published by Reuters, eleven imprisoned Russian political activists have appealed to world leaders to stand with those persecuted for their beliefs. They claim over 10,000 Russians and Ukrainian civilians are currently jailed for opposing the government or supporting democracy.

The letter condemns Russia's repressive legal system, citing over 100 oppressive laws passed between 2012 and 2022. It calls for the unconditional release of ill prisoners and demands an immediate exchange of prisoners of war and civilians caught in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Although Saudi Arabia publicly condemned Israeli airstrikes during a recent 12-day conflict with Iran, a report by Israel Hayom alleges that Riyadh covertly assisted Israel. The report claims that the Saudi Air Force, with support from Jordan and Iraq, deployed helicopters to intercept Iranian drones.

While Saudi Arabia has not officially acknowledged this collaboration, the revelation has drawn criticism from Iran, which views such actions as contradictory and damaging, especially given the involvement of fellow Muslim-majority nations.

A remarkable example of interfaith unity in history is the story of Rahab Sidh Datt, a Hindu Saraswat Brahmin from India, who fought alongside Imam Hussain in the Battle of Karbala. He and his seven sons sacrificed their lives in support of the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) grandson.

Their descendants, known as Hussaini Brahmins, still participate in Ashura commemorations, honoring Shia Islamic traditions regardless of religious differences. Historians and scholars cite this as a profound example of cultural and spiritual ties between Islam and the Indian subcontinent.

Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has strongly criticized Ghulam Maula Roni for his controversial remarks during a recent talk show on Somoy TV, where Roni claimed that Nur Hossain was killed by a mob, not by security forces. Alam denounced this as a distortion of history, reminding the public that Nur Hossain was shot dead by Ershad’s security forces on November 10, 1987.

In a Facebook post, Alam labeled Roni as a "source of lies and misinformation," and questioned whether Roni had taken it upon himself to erase the crimes of former military ruler Ershad. He also criticized the talk show host for failing to challenge these false claims, suggesting that such platforms are complicit when they enable historical revisionism.

On August 5, during the ‘March to Dhaka’ peaceful rally in Dhaka’s Chankharpul area, police opened indiscriminate fire, killing six protesters. According to the charges filed at the International Crimes Tribunal, the order to open fire came from former ADC Habibur Rahman of the Ramna zone. When Constable Ajay Ghosh refused to shoot, his rifle was reportedly taken from him, and the shots were fired by Sujon Hossain.

The incident is currently under investigation as a crime against humanity. While former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the ex-Home Minister are mentioned in the charge sheet under the doctrine of "superior command responsibility," they have not been formally accused due to the ongoing investigation. Of the eight individuals implicated, four have been arrested while four remain fugitives. A formal indictment is expected on July 14.

Exiled Iranian figure Reza Pahlavi is facing public outrage after expressing support for Israel's military actions and calling on Iranians to rise against their government. Speaking at a press conference in Paris just before a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, Pahlavi's comments drew sharp criticism. Rather than backing his call, many Iranians responded with renewed national unity. His failure to condemn Israeli attacks that killed hundreds of civilians, along with his opulent lifestyle, past associations with dictatorship, and disregard for Islamic sites like Al-Aqsa, have severely damaged his credibility, according to analysts.

A group of doctors has protested the recent appointment of 65 physicians at Bangladesh Shishu Hospital, calling it a "midnight recruitment" process. They alleged that the hiring was done secretly, without any official notification, competitive examination, or publication of merit-based results—something they deemed unacceptable for a public institution. Condemning the hospital administration and recruitment board, the protesting doctors demanded a transparent and merit-based hiring process. They chanted slogans like “No to quota, yes to merit,” and called for an end to irregularities.

An overwhelming majority of Iranians expressed pride in their country’s retaliatory missile strikes, according to an IRIB survey. Approximately 77% view these capabilities as a symbol of national pride, while 80.5% described the military’s performance as robust. Around 69.8% were satisfied with the effectiveness of Iran’s air defense, which reportedly downed several Israeli drones and fighter jets. About 51.8% believe the strikes have strengthened national security, and 76.8% see military capabilities as increasingly reliable. Only 13.7% believe a ceasefire will be successful, reflecting widespread skepticism about peace prospects. A large majority—78%—oppose any Western intervention to halt Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, while 57.4% expressed willingness to participate in future wars. Nearly 61.5% believe U.S. military operations have achieved little success, and 68.2% see digital platforms as tools for Israeli espionage.