India has started evacuating its citizens from Iran due to escalating Iran-Israel conflicts. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs announced that students in Tehran are being moved under embassy arrangements, with others advised to leave independently. Since Iranian airspace is closed, evacuees are being taken to neighboring countries like Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Turkmenistan for onward flights to India. Around 10,000 Indians reside in Iran, including 6,000 students. The Indian Embassy urges citizens in Tehran to stay in touch and share their whereabouts.

U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected French President Emmanuel Macron’s statement that he returned to the U.S. to work on a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Trump called Macron’s claim “wrong” and clarified that his return to Washington was unrelated to any ceasefire efforts. Macron had earlier suggested a genuine proposal for negotiations aimed first at a ceasefire, which the U.S. would support. Trump emphasized there are bigger issues at hand beyond a ceasefire.

Nurul Haque Nur, President of the Gono Odhikar Parishad, has declared that no elections will be acceptable in Bangladesh until political culture is reformed and a level playing field is established. Speaking at a press conference, Nur emphasized that the interim government should take as much time as necessary to implement the required reforms. He further asserted that the Gono Odhikar Parishad should not be underestimated, claiming the party has set historical precedents over the past seven years.

A government-formed high-level committee, led by Law Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul, will meet today at 4 PM to review the Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance. The committee was established on June 4 to assess the ordinance and engage with protesting public sector groups. Dr. Nazrul clarified he was not involved in drafting the law but acknowledged concerns of potential harassment. He emphasized that the committee will submit recommendations promptly but has no authority to decide. He urged government employees to suspend protests during the review process.

The National Consensus Party (NCP) has suspended its Joint Convenor, Sarwar Tushar, from all organizational activities until an ongoing investigation into allegations of moral misconduct is resolved. In a show-cause notice signed by Joint Member Secretary Saleh Uddin Sifat, Tushar was asked to provide a detailed explanation within five days. The notice referred to recently leaked audio recordings implicating Tushar. This is not the first time such allegations have surfaced against him, including earlier accusations of sexual misconduct.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami skipped Tuesday's second-phase meeting with the National Consensus Commission, protesting what it called its exclusion from a joint BNP statement issued after a London meeting with acting chairman Tarique Rahman. While BNP and several other parties joined the talks, Jamaat declined to attend, though later invited. Key agenda items included Article 70, parliamentary reforms, women's representation, and a bicameral legislature. The commission will continue discussions with political parties on June 17–19.

Following a meeting with the Brazilian ambassador, BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury stated that a national consensus is gradually forming around holding the next election before the upcoming month of Ramadan.

"There seems to be a shared understanding among all parties regarding elections before Ramadan," he said. "However, the Election Commission will announce the final date. Neither the government nor we can declare it—only the commission has that authority, and we will wait for their decision."

Khasru further emphasized the importance of trust among political stakeholders. "If we become completely distrustful and act in haste, it will only create more problems," he noted. "We’ve had meaningful discussions and are urging patience. We are on the right path, and the nation is indeed moving forward democratically."

Brazilian Ambassador to Bangladesh, Paulo Fernando Dias Feres, held a meeting with BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at the BNP Chairperson's office in Dhaka at 11 a.m. on Tuesday. The day before, Mirza Fakhrul had met with the British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Sarah Cooke. BNP leaders Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan and Shama Obaid were also present during that meeting.

On June 13, Jamaat’s Secretary General, Professor Mia Mohammad Golam Porwar, announced in the morning that Shahjahan Chowdhury would contest the upcoming 13th parliamentary election from the Satkania-Loahagara constituency as a Jamaat candidate. However, by the afternoon, it was declared that he had been relieved of his post as the Chattogram city Ameer. The sudden decision stunned many of his followers. While some local leaders claimed that he was being brought into the central leadership, others suggested that his involvement in controversial incidents following the mass uprising, including inflammatory remarks and allegations of criminal activity by his followers, may have triggered his removal.

The Bangladesh Embassy in Tehran faces significant risk amid continued Israeli attacks on Iran. In a report to Dhaka, the embassy stated that two sensitive Iranian installations—including a nuclear facility—are located within one kilometer of the mission. Given the threat of targeted strikes in the vicinity, embassy officials and their families may need to be relocated 30-40 kilometers outside the city for safety. Emergency hotlines have been activated for assistance.

Gano Adhikar Parishad leader Abu Hanif, protesting the recent vandalism of their office and the confinement of leader Nurul Haque Nur, said, “We fought against Hasina during the era when people couldn’t speak or protest. If anyone thinks they can now suppress us, they are mistaken.” Speaking at a protest rally, Hanif declared that the new Bangladesh must move beyond politics of force and embrace merit and capability. He added that the July uprising was not just about removing Hasina but about transforming the political landscape.

Speaking after a meeting between the BNP Secretary General and the British High Commissioner, senior BNP leader Moin Khan stated, “If you ask a Bangladeshi whether they want pilau and korma or the right to vote, they’ll choose the vote.” He noted that the discussion with the UK envoy covered future cooperation once a democratically elected government is established. On global affairs, Khan said the Iran-Israel conflict stems from the Gaza crisis and emphasized Bangladesh’s desire for global peace.

Nurul Islam Bulbul, Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami Dhaka South, emphasized the need for urgent local elections to prevent public hardship. In a Facebook post on Monday night, he stated, “We do politics for the people. We want to ensure they do not suffer — hence, holding local elections without delay is crucial.” Meanwhile, Election System Reform Commission Chief Badiul Alam Majumdar revealed that a recent survey involving 46,000 citizens found that nearly 90% prefer local elections to be held before the next national election.

Gono Odhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur alleged that a sudden power outage during his rally speech might have been an intentional disruption.

"Make sure the markets where we host programs don’t suffer power sabotage. This may be a tactic to silence our voice," said Nur. He reiterated that his party is composed of honest, corruption-free individuals and pledged to continue their struggle without compromise. Nur also warned ruling party officials in Dashmina and Galachipa that the people would respond through their votes in the next election.

BNP leader Mostafa Zaman claimed that aside from Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and Begum Khaleda Zia, all others pursued politics for personal gain. He credited Zia for securing the country's independence and Khaleda Zia for her fight to restore democracy.

He added that under Tareq Rahman’s leadership, a mass uprising is underway. Zaman criticized Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as an autocrat and accused her of nepotism — a practice he claims was avoided by Zia’s family. He warned that disciplinary actions would be taken against any BNP members aiding the ruling party’s alleged corruption or criminal activities.