Hundreds of teaching job aspirants staged a protest outside the National Press Club in Dhaka on Sunday, accusing the Non-Government Teachers' Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA) of deliberately failing thousands of candidates in the latest registration exams.

The protesters, who blocked traffic during their demonstration, claimed that NTRCA unfairly altered evaluation criteria—particularly by including certificate scores in the final assessment for the first time—resulting in 40% of candidates being marked as failed.

To disperse the demonstrators and restore traffic flow, police used water cannons, fired two sound grenades, and resorted to limited baton charges. Several protesters sustained injuries in the clash. The students are demanding immediate issuance of registration certificates for those they believe were unjustly failed.

U.S. lawmakers from both Republican and Democratic parties have raised serious constitutional concerns over former President Donald Trump’s recent decision to authorize military strikes on Iran. Republican Congressman Warren Davidson remarked, “While President Trump’s decision may be justifiable, it is difficult to deem it constitutional.” His fellow Republican, Congressman Thomas Massie, echoed this sentiment, saying, “It is not constitutional.” On the Democratic side, Senator Bernie Sanders denounced Trump’s actions as “grossly unconstitutional,” while Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stated, “Bombing Iran without congressional approval is clearly an impeachable offense.”

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the U.S. strikes on Iran have “diminished the threat posed by Tehran’s nuclear program.”

He added, “Iran must never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons. While the Middle East remains unstable, our priority is peace and stability in the region.” Starmer urged Iran to return to diplomatic talks and resolve the crisis peacefully.

Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, sent multiple letters to the UN Security Council and Secretary-General António Guterres.

Calling the U.S. attack a “brutal and unlawful act of aggression,” the letter stated that the airstrikes severely impacted both regional and international peace and security. Iran demanded an emergency meeting of the Security Council and insisted on accountability for violations of international law by both the U.S. and Israel.

Palestinian resistance group Hamas has condemned the recent U.S. military strikes on Iran, calling them a "clear act of aggression" and a "direct threat to international peace and stability".
In a statement, Hamas accused the U.S. of violating international law.
Meanwhile, in retaliation for Israeli actions in Gaza, Hamas claimed to have detained significant numbers of Israeli soldiers, although such moves have received criticism from Western governments.

Bangladesh Police arrested 1,556 individuals in the past 24 hours as part of a nationwide special operation.
According to AIG Enamul Haque Sagar of Police Headquarters, 1,029 of the detainees were wanted under existing warrants, while the remaining 527 face charges in various other cases.
The operation also led to the seizure of a significant number of locally-made and foreign weapons. Sagar noted that the crackdown will continue nationwide.

Iran is gradually restoring internet access after a days-long blackout that left over 90 million people disconnected from phone and online services. The country’s Minister of Information and Communications Technology said that full international internet connectivity is expected to return by 8 PM local time. The government previously cited cyber threats from Israel as the reason for the shutdown.

Indian Home Minister Amit Shah has confirmed that India will never reinstate the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan. Speaking to reporters, Shah said, “We will divert the water through a canal to Rajasthan. The water Pakistan was receiving illegally will be stopped.” The treaty, which was terminated by India after the Pahalgam terror attack, previously allowed 80% of Pakistan’s agricultural water to flow from rivers originating in India.

Fearing for their safety amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, thousands of Afghan refugees are returning home after decades in exile. The UN estimates that over 4 million Afghans live in Iran, many of whom fled war and persecution. One returnee, Nasima Ghaffari, said, “The war has changed everything. We came back with nothing—no money, no home, just fear and uncertainty.” Reports suggest that some Pakistani refugees are also returning home due to rising security concerns.

Hundreds of teachers from non-MPO educational institutions began a sit-in protest in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka on Saturday, wearing funeral shrouds to press their demand for MPO (Monthly Pay Order) inclusion. The protest, organized by the "Combined Non-MPO Unity Council," follows an earlier 17-day movement in February and March. Coordinator Principal Selim Mia said a promise made by the Education Advisor in March to resolve the issue by July remains unfulfilled. He warned of more severe actions if no official declaration is made soon.

According to a report by The New York Times, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has pre-selected three senior clerics as potential successors. Citing Iranian officials, the report suggests that Khamenei anticipates the possibility of assassination attempts from the U.S. or Israel. In response, the Assembly of Experts has been instructed to be ready to act swiftly in case of a leadership vacuum. While the identities of the three candidates remain undisclosed, it has been confirmed that Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba, is not among them.

In an interview with Sky News Arabia on Saturday, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia is prepared to assist Iran in developing its peaceful nuclear program, affirming that Iran has the right to pursue such initiatives. He emphasized that neither Russia nor the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has found any evidence that Iran is working toward nuclear weapons. “We’ve shared this position with Israeli leadership on multiple occasions,” Putin added.

Hefazat-e-Islam has issued a strongly worded statement condemning Israel and calling for its downfall, labeling it a genocidal occupying force backed by Western powers.

The statement claims that the United States and several European nations, including Germany, have continuously supported Israel’s military aggression and war crimes in the Middle East through billions of dollars in aid and intelligence support.

"Israel's fate is intertwined with the collapse of imperialist powers like the U.S. and its Western allies," the statement reads, warning that the world is heading toward a major global conflict.

Hefazat called on the Muslim world to reject Western consumerism and moral apathy, urging unity in preparing for what it describes as an inevitable great war. The organization also accused Western countries of hypocritical humanitarian stances and reiterated its demand for the total destruction of Israel.

The Rajshahi Education Board canceled the upcoming HSC History second paper after question papers were found scattered and damaged in a police station trunk. An accused detainee broke the trunk’s seal, damaging 15 papers. Following the incident, two police officers were withdrawn, and two investigation committees were formed. The exam will now be conducted with new question papers across eight districts. The board chairman will visit the site for further assessment.

A joint assessment by the U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War and Critical Threats Project reveals that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has moved key nuclear materials to undisclosed, secure locations to protect them from potential Israeli strikes. Analysts suggest this could be a strategic move to apply diplomatic pressure and steer Western powers toward negotiations instead of war. Iran continues to maintain that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.