Formal charges have been submitted in the murder case of Shaheed Abu Sayeed, a student of Begum Rokeya University, during the July uprising in Rangpur. Among the accused are the university’s former proctor and 29 others. The International Crimes Tribunal previously received an investigation report implicating all 30 individuals. The tribunal had also set a deadline for the filing of the official charges.

At least 38 people were killed in a tragic collision between a bus and a minibus in Tanzania’s Moshi district on Saturday evening. The crash triggered a fire, engulfing both vehicles and reducing them to ashes. Initial reports indicate that the accident occurred after one of the bus's tires burst, causing the driver to lose control. Due to the intensity of the blaze, 36 of the bodies remain unidentified. President Samia Suluhu Hassan has expressed her "deep condolences" to the victims' families and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

An early morning explosion in Philadelphia's West Bristol Street area caused a massive fire that collapsed at least three buildings. Authorities confirmed one fatality and two women injured. Rescue teams continue to search for those potentially trapped under rubble. The cause of the explosion remains unknown.

In a separate incident on the same day in Idaho, gunmen opened fire on firefighters during a wildfire operation, killing two and injuring several others.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged Azerbaijan to conduct a thorough investigation into reports that Israeli drones may have entered Iranian airspace from Azerbaijani territory. In a phone conversation with President Ilham Aliyev, Pezeshkian emphasized the seriousness of the allegation, especially amid ongoing conflict with Israel.

Indian Navy Captain Shiv Kumar has confirmed that an Indian fighter jet was downed during what he described as the largest air battle since World War II, which took place on May 7 with the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). Speaking in Jakarta, he acknowledged aircraft losses and criticized political constraints that, in his view, gave Pakistan a tactical edge.

Kumar claimed civilian political leadership had instructed Indian forces not to target Pakistani military installations, which limited India's strategic options. He added that India's military later shifted its strategy to directly target such sites.

Ahead of the 13th national elections, the Election Commission (EC) published a draft of the revised Code of Conduct on Sunday evening. The draft includes provisions under the Cyber Security Act to take action against harmful online content and disinformation by political parties and candidates.

The EC is accepting public feedback on the draft until July 10. Citizens can submit opinions through the EC's official portal. The guidelines allow political campaigns on social media, but require prior submission of verification details to the returning officer. Violations of the code may result in fines up to Tk 1.5 lakh for political parties and candidates, while criminal penalties, including up to six months in jail, remain unchanged for candidates and supporters.

In a virtual address at North South University, Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus emphasized the transformative potential of social business, stating it is no longer merely a concept but a global movement. “We must unite to build a just and humane society,” he said, noting that youth, academics, and industry professionals are coming together worldwide with the shared goal of achieving the “Three Zeros”: zero poverty, zero unemployment, and zero carbon emissions. He added, “Our current economic system isn’t eternal. We can reshape it—prioritizing human welfare over profit.”

Professor Nigar Sultana, Dean of the Business Faculty at Jahangirnagar University, has stepped down citing personal reasons after facing intense pressure from students. On Sunday, students gave her a 24-hour ultimatum for resignation, alleging favoritism, undemocratic behavior, and exploitation under her leadership. The protestors also accused her of acting against student interests due to her perceived closeness with the ruling Awami League.

Advisor Asif Mahmud clarified that carrying a magazine (ammunition) in his bag while en route to a Morocco-bound flight was an honest mistake. He said he had packed in a hurry and forgot to remove it after already securing other firearm parts at home. “As a licensed firearm holder, I carry for security purposes after surviving multiple assassination attempts,” he stated. “If I had ill intent, I wouldn’t have left the weapon behind.” He denied pressuring media to drop the story, calling such allegations "completely false."

Legal advisor Dr. Asif Nazrul announced that a new provision has been added to the Code of Criminal Procedure to prevent the filing of false cases and the wrongful inclusion of innocent individuals. “This amendment will empower police and judicial administration to jointly combat the trade in arrests and fabricated charges,” he said. Innocent people will benefit from this reform, although legitimate investigations will proceed as normal for suspects with credible evidence. The law will come into effect once officially gazetted.

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, aged 80, has officially collected nomination papers to run for a seventh term, ignoring growing calls from influential opposition leaders to step down. This move brings him closer to extending his nearly five-decade grip on power. Museveni first seized power as a rebel leader in 1986 and has since won six elections—many of which were marred by allegations of fraud and violence. His main challenger in the upcoming January 2026 election is expected to be popular musician-turned-politician Bobi Wine, who, along with his supporters, continues to face intense repression from state security forces.

Bangladesh’s High Court has ordered immediate security and medical assistance for the woman who was raped in Muradnagar. The court also ordered all videos and images of the assault to be removed from the internet within 24 hours. The investigating officers have been instructed to report progress within 15 days. Police have arrested the main accused, Fozor Ali, from Dhaka’s Sayedabad, along with four others who allegedly filmed and circulated the video online.

As indirect negotiations continue between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire, Hamas leader Mahmoud Mardawi claimed that Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is only willing to release 10 hostages per truce phase and is unwilling to agree to a full release at once. Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump urged Israel to "make a deal" and "bring the hostages home."

Religious Affairs Advisor Khalid Hossain announced that a directive has been sent to the Finance Ministry to ensure imams and khatibs in government, semi-government, autonomous, and waqf-managed mosques receive salaries according to the 2015 pay scale. He added, "If elections are held in February, I will step down, but before that, I want to reform the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Islamic Foundation, and the Waqf system." He also revealed plans to digitize waqf operations and ensure quick settlement of waqf-related legal cases. Starting next year, the Ministry will cover all travel, food, and medical expenses for official Hajj assistants—though no political alliance quotas will be allowed.

The 31st meeting of Bangladesh's Advisory Council has given both preliminary and final approval to the draft of the Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Ordinance – 2025. The meeting was chaired by the Chief Advisor. A new committee has also been formed under the power advisor to address the National Board of Revenue’s ongoing crisis, including members from the Public Works, Labor, Environment, and Commerce ministries. Additionally, a MoU between Bangladesh and Turkey was approved, and the council gave in-principle approval for establishing a UN Human Rights Office mission in the country.