Information Adviser Mahfuz Alam stated that the revolutionary students and citizens who rose in July should not be labeled as a “mob,” but rather recognized as a legitimate force for establishing democracy. In a Facebook post, he noted that historically, the first instances of mob violence targeted Biharis, followed by attacks on pro-independence student and youth groups, rather than opponents of Mujibism. He argued that today’s social fascism is a reaction to political fascism and can only be addressed through dialogue, the rule of law, and democratic practices. He emphasized that even after the July uprising, law and order were maintained, proving the movement was not driven by revenge. He maintained that any breaches of law should be addressed strictly within the legal framework.

Women and child abuse in Bangladesh has escalated to the level of an epidemic, Adviser Sharmeen S. Murshed said in a press briefing. She announced that the structure for forming Quick Response Teams, led by Upazila Executive Officers, has been finalized to combat such violence more effectively. Highlighting the growing impact of politics, narcotics, and pornography on abuse cases, she called for stricter legal action to curb pornography. Over the past 10–11 months, the ministry’s hotline received approximately 281,000 complaints, through which support was provided to more than 100 women. She expressed deep concern about the failure to ensure children’s safety and called for coordinated national action.

The U.S. government has resumed accepting visa applications from international students, but Deputy State Department Spokesperson Mignon Houston warned that any misuse of student visas or disorderly conduct on campuses would not be tolerated. “A visa is not just an entry permit—it carries ethical responsibility,” she said. Houston also emphasized the importance of U.S.-India strategic relations, especially within the Quad framework and the broader Indo-Pacific region. Meanwhile, former President Trump expressed optimism over a new fair trade agreement.

The National Consensus Commission has announced that political parties have reached an agreement to amend Article 49 of the Constitution, which grants the President clemency powers. The proposed amendment would require the inclusion of victims’ families in the decision-making process. There was also consensus on establishing permanent High Court benches in all divisional cities, and keeping Supreme Court operations centralized in the capital. Commission Vice-Chair Professor Ali Riaz stated that these reforms aim to prevent abuse of power and decentralize the judiciary. The discussions are progressing toward a declaration expected in July.

A British Royal Navy F-35B stealth fighter jet remains grounded in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 19 days after an emergency landing due to adverse weather. Repeated repair attempts by British engineers have failed, and the UK is now considering transporting the aircraft back using a C-17 cargo plane—a rare move. The fifth-generation fighter was returning from joint exercises with the Indian Navy in the Indo-Pacific region. The aircraft remains under Indian security supervision while arrangements are made.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched investigations against five additional officials of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) on charges of accepting bribes and facilitating tax evasion. This brings the total number of NBR officials under scrutiny in recent days to 16. Allegations suggest these officials personally profited from reducing tax liabilities and filed false cases against those who refused to pay bribes. Many of the accused are members of the NBR Reform Unity Council and were involved in the recent shutdown movement.

An Iranian missile strike on June 15 reportedly "completely destroyed" the Weizmann Institute of Science, a prominent Israeli military-affiliated research facility located south of Tel Aviv. The attack damaged at least 45 laboratories, causing an estimated financial loss of $300–570 million. The targeted strike destroyed valuable research data and samples, affecting the work of over 100 researchers.

The symbolic one-minute internet blackout planned to mark the anniversary of the July coup has been canceled by the interim government. Cultural advisor Mostofa Sarwar Farooki shared the update in a verified Facebook post on Thursday, stating there had been reservations about the initiative from the outset, and after further discussions, it was decided to cancel it. The blackout was part of the broader "July Remembrance" campaign running from July 1 to August 5. All other planned programs will continue as scheduled.

At the beginning of the current fiscal year, Bangladesh’s warehouses hold a combined reserve of 1.764 million metric tons of rice and wheat—an increase of nearly 300,000 tons compared to the same period last year. According to the Press Wing of the Chief Advisor, the reserve stood at 1.473 million tons at the start of the previous fiscal year. Rice stocks have risen to 1.541 million tons, while wheat reserves have decreased to 223,000 tons due to higher distribution than procurement.

Saudi Arabia has deployed the U.S.-made Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile system to enhance its air defense capabilities and secure strategic zones. The system, stationed after training in Jeddah, is capable of intercepting short- and medium-range ballistic missiles. However, questions have been raised about its effectiveness, especially in countering missile threats from Iran and Yemen.

The interim government has decided to officially recognize Rohingya youth Noor Mostafa, who was killed during a popular uprising, as a martyr. Media and Information Advisor Mahfuz Alam confirmed that the proposal was presented during the June 22 Cabinet meeting and that a formal gazette notification is in process. Noor Mostafa was shot dead in front of Eidgaon Police Station in Cox’s Bazar on August 5, 2023. Despite being born and educated in Bangladesh, he had not previously been recognized as a martyr due to his parents' lack of official identity documents. The family has yet to receive any state support.

India has taken a firm stance against China’s claim that it must approve the Dalai Lama's successor. Speaking at an event in Dharamshala, Indian Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju asserted that the Dalai Lama alone holds the right to determine his spiritual successor. “It is a purely religious matter, and any political interference is unacceptable,” Rijiju said. India reaffirmed that the decision would be made either by the Dalai Lama himself or the Gaden Phodrang Trust, his designated institution.

The Advisory Council has approved the draft of the Public Service (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2025. The proposal was tabled by the Ministry of Public Administration during a meeting chaired by Chief Advisor Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus on Thursday. According to a Cabinet Division statement, the ordinance received final approval following vetting by the Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division.

Recent U.S. airstrikes have reportedly damaged several Iranian nuclear facilities, delaying Tehran's nuclear program by nearly two years, according to Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell. The strikes involved heavy use of bombs and missiles on three key sites. However, IAEA chief Rafael Grossi warned that Iran could still produce weapons-grade uranium in the coming months, casting doubt on the long-term impact of the strikes. Analysts believe Iran may have hidden enriched uranium before the attacks.

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi strongly condemned EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas’s remarks suggesting the JCPOA talks aim to end Iran’s nuclear program. Araghchi argued such statements violate both the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and UN Security Council Resolution 2231, undermining future negotiations with the EU and UK. He emphasized Iran’s right to a peaceful nuclear program and criticized calls for one-sided cooperation with the IAEA, while ignoring threats from Israel and the U.S.