Nasiruddin Patwari, the chief coordinator of the National Citizens Party (NCP), is set to travel to Iran to attend the funeral and state mourning ceremony of the country’s supreme religious leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. According to NCP sources, Patwari applied for a visa at the Iranian Embassy in Dhaka on Tuesday, and the approval was confirmed on Wednesday. His travel schedule has not yet been finalized, but arrangements for flight tickets are currently underway.

In addition to Patwari, Speaker of the National Parliament Hafiz Uddin Ahmed and a delegation from Jamaat-e-Islami led by the party’s Nayeb-e-Ameer, Professor Mujibur Rahman, are also expected to attend the funeral and mourning events in Iran. The report did not specify the exact date of departure or details of the ceremonies.

The participation of multiple political figures from Bangladesh underscores the significance of the event and reflects diplomatic and religious ties between the two nations.

The Government of Bangladesh has sent 600 kilograms of Haribhanga and Amrapali mangoes as a goodwill gift to Manik Saha, Chief Minister of India’s Tripura state, and other key officials. The consignment, packed in 120 cartons, was delivered on Tuesday afternoon through the Akhaura land port in Brahmanbaria and reached the Agartala land port. Customs clearance was handled by Suayeb Trade International, a clearing and forwarding agent at the Akhaura port.

According to port sources, this mango exchange is part of an annual tradition in which the Prime Minister of Bangladesh sends mangoes to Tripura’s leadership. In return, the Tripura government sends Bangladesh’s Prime Minister the state’s famous ‘Queen’ variety pineapples. The mangoes were handed over to the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala for distribution to the intended recipients.

Suayeb Trade International’s proprietor, Rajib Bhuiyan, confirmed that the mangoes were cleared through customs and delivered to the Assistant High Commission, which will oversee their distribution among Tripura’s officials.

Iran has issued a strong warning to Israel after Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz reportedly said that Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei had been “marked for assassination.” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the statement, calling it a violation of respect toward Iran’s leadership and warning that any disobedience by Israel’s allies would be met with a firm response.

Araghchi referred to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, saying its terms were clear and open to all, and accused former U.S. President Donald Trump of promising to silence Israel’s “pets” in Tel Aviv. He added that if they defied their “master,” Iran would teach them a lesson. Katz’s earlier remarks, published in Israeli media, described Iran as a “bargaining merchant” seeking advantage through negotiations and vowed that Israel would never allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons.

Araghchi concluded that any threat against Iran’s people or leadership would be met with an immediate and powerful response, underscoring rising tensions between the two countries.

The National Implementation Committee on Administrative Reorganization (Nicar) has approved the formation of three new upazilas and one police station in Bangladesh. The decision was made on Wednesday morning during Nicar’s 121st meeting held at the Secretariat, chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. According to the approved proposal, the new upazilas are Fatikchhari North in Chattogram, Bangra in Cumilla, and Pagla in Mymensingh. Additionally, a new police station named Halda has been created by dividing Hathazari Police Station in Chattogram.

The meeting was attended by several cabinet members, including the ministers of local government, finance and planning, home, commerce, law, road transport, housing, and state minister for public administration, along with the cabinet secretary and the principal secretary to the prime minister. The approval marks a continuation of the government’s administrative restructuring efforts aimed at improving local governance and service delivery.

The newly approved administrative units are expected to enhance local administration and bring government services closer to residents in the respective areas, though implementation timelines were not specified in the meeting details.

Iran is completing final preparations in Tehran for the state funeral of its late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a U.S.-Israel airstrike on February 28. The ceremony will begin Saturday at the Grand Mosalla complex, where his body will lie in state for public tribute. Workers are finalizing decorations and security arrangements, while authorities have declared public holidays and restricted traffic across central Tehran.

According to officials, between 15 and 20 million people are expected to attend, making it the largest state funeral in Iran’s history. A separate event for foreign dignitaries will be held Friday, with representatives from about 30 countries expected. Iran’s foreign ministry said no formal invitations were sent to European nations, criticizing their stance on the U.S.-Israel war. The ceremony coincides with six months of nationwide protests over rising living costs.

After the Tehran events, Khamenei’s body will be taken to Iraq’s holy cities of Najaf and Karbala before burial on July 9 in Mashhad. It remains unclear whether his son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, will attend the main ceremony.

The Ghatail branch of the Bangladesh Nationalist Small Ethnic Group Party has formed a new convening committee. The committee was approved on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, by Tangail district branch president Advocate Jon Jetra and general secretary Pabitra Simsang. The announcement was made in Ghatail, Tangail.

According to the approved structure, Swapan Chandra Koch from Ghorarteki village has been appointed as the convener, while Parimon Barman from Dhalua Rasulpur village will serve as the member secretary. The committee consists of a total of 13 members. The formation marks an organizational step for the party’s activities in the Ghatail upazila area.

The report did not include further details about the committee’s plans or upcoming programs following its formation.

Former State Minister for Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Advocate Dipen Dewan is set to return to his constituency in Rangamati on Wednesday, one month after resigning from his ministerial post. His personal assistant Md Al Amin confirmed the visit, saying Dewan will meet local BNP leaders and activists at the district party office and later attend various official and political programs in the area.

Dewan had resigned from his ministerial position on June 1, citing health reasons, only three months after taking oath as minister. Since his resignation, he had been staying at his residence in Dhaka and attended the national parliament’s budget session during that period.

Local party sources said his supporters in Rangamati are preparing to welcome him with a motor procession from Ghagra in Kaukhali upazila, reflecting enthusiasm among followers ahead of his return.

Opposition leader and Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman stated that a political crisis has emerged due to the government’s failure to honor the results of a referendum. He made the remarks on Wednesday morning during a citizens’ gathering and discussion meeting held in Dhaka-15 constituency, organized to address public suffering in the area.

Speaking on the national budget, Rahman said that the outcome was close to what he had anticipated. He emphasized that only through joint efforts of the government, opposition parties, and ordinary citizens could the country’s problems be resolved quickly. He also urged cooperation with law enforcement to improve public security and advised families to remain vigilant about their children’s movements and companions.

The event reflected ongoing political tensions and calls for collective responsibility in addressing governance and social issues in Bangladesh.

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has accused current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of being unable to govern independently, claiming he is controlled by far-right ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir, Bezalel Smotrich, and ultra-Orthodox groups. In an interview with podcast host Mario Nawfal, Bennett said Netanyahu’s dependence on these figures has left him incapable of managing his own government.

Bennett, who leads the Bennett 2026 party, stated that he would never include individuals like Ben-Gvir or Smotrich in his cabinet, describing their remarks as foolish. He argued that Netanyahu can no longer restrain them because his political survival depends on their support. Bennett also said Israel’s international image has suffered due to the government’s actions and ministers’ repeated missteps, alongside a failure in public diplomacy.

He further criticized Israel’s prolonged conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran, saying they contradict the country’s military doctrine. Bennett and former Prime Minister Yair Lapid have recently formed a coalition named “Together” aimed at unseating Netanyahu in the upcoming election.

Opposition Chief Whip and National Citizens Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam has warned that if the 'July Uprising Memorial Museum' is not reopened by August 5, the public will open it themselves. He made the statement on July 1 in Dhaka’s Rayerbazar after paying tribute at the mass grave of those killed in the July uprising.

Nahid Islam said two years have passed since the July uprising, yet the government has not fulfilled the promise of justice for the July massacre or the vision of a reformed, discrimination-free democratic Bangladesh. He urged the government to prove its support for the uprising. The NCP leader announced a 36-day program beginning July 1 to commemorate the uprising, with events planned in Dhaka and across the country.

He also paid tribute to the approximately 1,400 martyrs and 300 injured fighters of the July uprising, as well as students from various educational institutions who participated under the banner of the anti-discrimination student movement.

Pakistan’s Climate Change Minister Musadik Malik warned that any attempt by India to block or control Pakistan’s share of water under the Indus Waters Treaty would face severe retaliation. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Malik said that Pakistan would not tolerate interference with its water rights, responding to recent remarks by India’s Water Resources Minister C.R. Patil, who claimed India was ensuring no water flowed to Pakistan after suspending the 1960 treaty.

The Indus Waters Treaty, brokered by the World Bank in 1960, allocates six rivers between the two countries—three western rivers to Pakistan and three eastern rivers to India. India suspended the treaty following a deadly attack in Kashmir last year, which brought the two nations close to war. Pakistan argues that India is using water as a political weapon and warns that altering cross-border river flows would be considered an act of war.

Pakistan hosted an international conference on Tuesday to discuss water rights, with experts examining the treaty’s legal basis, regional security, and conflict prevention.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has initiated a new phase of Bangladesh’s independent foreign policy through his first official visits to Malaysia and China. The visits resulted in a Dhaka–Beijing joint declaration and several memoranda of understanding, marking what the article describes as a revival of the independent diplomatic path once shaped by former president Ziaur Rahman. The agreements include cooperation on defense, the Teesta project, the Belt and Road Initiative, and the Bangladesh–Myanmar–China economic corridor, alongside Bangladesh’s reaffirmation of the One China policy.

The report portrays the visits as a strategic move to strengthen Bangladesh’s sovereignty and reduce Indian influence, following the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government in the July 24 revolution. It claims that India and the United States have expressed concern over Bangladesh’s growing ties with China, particularly regarding defense and economic cooperation. The article also references past efforts under Khaleda Zia’s “Look East” policy and suggests that the new government aims to revive regional connectivity through Chinese-backed initiatives.

According to the article, the Dhaka–Beijing partnership could elevate Bangladesh’s regional role and open new opportunities for trade and strategic collaboration if implemented effectively.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md. Ali Hossain Fakir announced that four police stations and six investigation centers will be established under the Purbachal New Town Project. He made the statement on Wednesday morning while inaugurating the newly built Borkau Police Camp in the project area.

According to the IGP, the initiative aims to strengthen law and order in Purbachal under the jurisdiction of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP). The plan includes four police stations, six investigation centers, two police lines, three deputy commissioner offices, and 41 police boxes. Out of 29.21 acres of land allocated for police facilities, registration for 18.63 acres has already been completed.

He further mentioned that there are plans to bring Purbachal under DMP’s authority as a separate division led by an additional police commissioner, with a proposed manpower of about 6,524 personnel.

An article published on July 1, 2026, examines the historical and ongoing role of Palestinian elites in suppressing popular resistance movements. It argues that from the early 20th century to the present, sections of the Palestinian upper class have collaborated with colonial powers, Zionist settlers, and later with the Palestinian Authority (PA) under Mahmoud Abbas to weaken grassroots resistance. The piece traces this pattern from the British Mandate period, when elite families in Jerusalem and Jaffa sided with colonial administrators, to the current PA’s alleged cooperation with Israeli forces in the West Bank.

The article recounts how early resistance movements led by farmers, workers, and middle-class intellectuals, such as the 1932 Independence Party, faced repression from both British authorities and elite Palestinian factions. It draws parallels between the suppression of the 1930s anti-colonial uprisings and the 2007 events involving the PA, Israel, and the United States. The author concludes that despite a century of elite collaboration, popular support among ordinary Palestinians continues to favor resistance movements.

The report situates these developments amid ongoing Israeli military actions in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon, portraying them as part of a long struggle between popular resistance and elite complicity.

The Supreme Court’s Appellate Division ruled on Tuesday that Aslam Chowdhury, elected from Chattogram-4 (Sitakunda), cannot take oath as a Member of Parliament due to being a loan defaulter. Following the verdict, a wave of emotional reactions emerged on Facebook from BNP leaders, activists, and supporters recalling his political struggle, imprisonment, and organizational contributions.

Posts from Chattogram North District BNP, Sitakunda Upazila and Municipal BNP, and affiliated organizations highlighted Chowdhury’s role in supporting detained activists, assisting their families, and maintaining morale during political crises. Many described him as a “selfless organizer” and “guardian of the grassroots.” Some posts also claimed his financial troubles stemmed from long-term political activities and legal expenses, though these claims remain unverified.

Political observers noted that the widespread online tributes reflect the emotional connection between grassroots BNP members and their leaders, showing how legal outcomes can intertwine with party loyalty and sentiment in local politics.