Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for an immediate end to the Israel-Iran conflict, expressing deep concern over the sudden escalation in the Middle East. Speaking during a summit in Kazakhstan, Xi emphasized peaceful resolution and China's willingness to mediate. He condemned violations of national sovereignty and warned against military solutions. Meanwhile, Beijing has started evacuating its citizens from both Iran and Israel. The conflict intensified after Israel launched “Operation Rising Lion,” targeting key Iranian military and nuclear facilities on June 12.

China has accused U.S. President Donald Trump of escalating the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict by urging citizens to leave Tehran. The accusation follows Israel’s airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites, aimed at halting Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Tehran insists its nuclear program is peaceful. The five-day conflict risks spreading across the Middle East. China urged restraint from nations influencing Israel and called on its citizens to leave Israel promptly. Nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran have also broken down amid the tensions.

During a break in the Consensus Commission meeting, BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed told reporters that if the BNP forms the government, opposition parties will be given leadership roles in key parliamentary standing committees — based on the number of seats they hold.

These important committees include:

The Public Accounts Committee

The Privileges Committee

The Estimates Committee

The Public Undertakings Committee

Ahmed also mentioned that ongoing discussions around amending Article 69 of the Constitution have reached a consensus among all parties on two critical issues: votes of confidence and money bills. Under the proposed amendments, MPs must follow their party's stance on these two matters.

However, the BNP has proposed that MPs should not be allowed to vote independently on issues related to national security. He added that all parties have also agreed to reserve 100 parliamentary seats for women.

Fardeen Ehsan Mahim, student coordinator in Pirgacha, Rangpur, was detained for nearly three hours by students protesting corruption and misuse of power. Accused of embezzling nearly one crore BDT and nepotism in government aid programs, Mahim failed to respond to the allegations. Students claim he exploited his leadership position since August. Mahim denied financial misconduct, admitting communication gaps. Authorities have promised an investigation. The Upazila Nirbahi Officer avoided direct comment on irregularities in aid distribution under programs like VGF, VGD, and EGPP.

Amid controversy surrounding a leaked audio call allegedly involving NCP leader Sarwar Tushar and a woman, fellow NCP leader Tajnuba Jabin has spoken out, denying any involvement and condemning what she describes as a "vicious campaign of misinformation."

Speaking to the media, Jabin said:

"The person who is spreading fake photo cards and video content using my name — we could easily reveal their identity and expose the lies being spread against me. But we are choosing not to name them."

She further stated that this is the second time since entering politics that she has been the target of a highly organized cyberattack:

"If my voice or my words weren’t impactful, people wouldn’t be trying so hard to discredit me. Time will give the right answer to all of this. I trust in Allah."

A joint security force arrested a BNP activist, Razzak Molla, along with 16 homemade bombs in Jhenaidah’s Kaliganj upazila late Monday night. Razzak is reportedly an active member of the BNP, while his son serves as a joint convenor of the local Chhatra Dal unit. Mohammad Ali Bhulu, former general secretary of Jamal Union BNP, confirmed Razzak’s affiliation with the party but distanced the organization from the explosives, saying, "The party will not take responsibility for what was recovered from him."

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering providing direct military support to Israel amid the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, sparking a hidden rift within the Republican Party. While conservatives are demanding immediate strikes on Iran’s uranium enrichment facilities, staunch supporters of the “Make America Great Again” agenda are reluctant to drag the United States into another foreign war.

An attack on Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility would require the deployment of U.S. stealth bombers. In response to escalating tensions, American troops and military equipment are being moved to the Middle East, alongside increased diplomatic pressure from the Trump administration.

BNP leader Ishraque Hossain has demanded the resignation of Local Government Advisor Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan, accusing him of spreading false information regarding Ishraque’s mayoral oath. He urged the Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate alleged corruption by the advisor. Ishraque warned that if the issue remains unresolved, street protests will resume. He criticized the interim government and accused the advisor of attempting to politically benefit his preferred candidate. The movement demanding Ishraque’s oath as Mayor of Dhaka South has entered its second month.

Prominent political figure Sarwar Tushar has spoken out against what he describes as an unjust campaign of social media bashing and character assassination. In a public statement, he emphasized his willingness to accept and correct personal mistakes, but strongly denied any criminal wrongdoing.

“I’m not above making mistakes. As a human being, I still have room for personal development. If I’ve made any errors, I expect my well-wishers to let me know, and I’m fully prepared to address them,” Tushar stated. “However, I have not committed any crime. I do not deserve the kind of social media trial and bashing I am currently facing.”

Tushar alleged that a smear campaign is being carried out against him for political reasons. “There is no honor in distorting and sharing a private conversation from three months ago out of context just to defame me.”

He also condemned attempts to defame a female colleague by falsely linking her to him. “One of my party's central joint coordinators, a female colleague, is being insulted by associating her name with mine. Please stop this,” he urged.

Tushar further claimed that fake screenshots and fabricated conversations have been circulated in his name. “I will certainly explain everything to the party leadership. To my friends and allies who had high expectations of me, I apologize if any temporary lapse on my part caused disappointment.”

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.