U.S. President Donald Trump's upcoming tariff hikes, set to begin August 1, have triggered uncertainty across South and Southeast Asian markets. Companies face rising costs, disrupted supply chains, and pressure to find alternative trade routes. Nations like Vietnam, Malaysia, and Japan are reassessing U.S. relations, while poorer countries like Cambodia face harsh duties. Experts warn the shift from globalization to regionalization is accelerating, with China emerging as a stabilizing trade partner amid the U.S.’s unpredictable policies.

Amid intense fighting between two Chin rebel groups in Myanmar, nearly 4,000 people have crossed into the Indian state of Mizoram over the past four days, seeking refuge. According to Mizoram's Home Secretary, the refugees traveled through forested areas to enter India and are now sheltering with relatives or in community halls.

Mizoram is already hosting more than 30,000 refugees from Myanmar, following continued unrest in the Chinland region. As hostilities persist along the border, authorities have confirmed that the recent arrivals have not been sent back, citing ongoing tensions and humanitarian concerns.

The results of the 2024 SSC and equivalent exams will be published on July 10, confirmed by the Inter-Education Board. Over 18 lakh students participated under general, Madrasah, and technical boards. The exams were held between February 15 and May 15. Results will be available online at educationboardresults.gov.bd and via SMS. Madrasah students must pre-register by SMS to receive results automatically. Students can also download result sheets from respective board websites using roll and registration numbers.

Eight Turkish soldiers have died due to methane gas exposure during an operation in a cave in northern Iraq, according to a statement released Monday by Turkey’s Ministry of Defense.

An additional 11 soldiers were hospitalized following the incident, which occurred while recovering the remains of a soldier killed during Sunday’s military operation against the banned Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK). The gas exposure occurred during a search inside the cave, leading to the fatal accident.

Pro-Palestinian organizations have staged protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to the United States. Demonstrators gathered outside the White House, demanding accountability for Netanyahu’s alleged war crimes. They held placards reading “Wanted Netanyahu,” “Don’t Arm Israel,” and “Free Palestine.” Protesters also called on the US to withdraw support for Israeli military operations in Gaza. Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with President Trump and other top US officials on Monday. Meanwhile, Trump hinted at the possibility of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, a senior military advisor in Iran, stated that the country is fully prepared to respond to any enemy attack. Speaking at a Muharram commemorative event, he revealed that Iran’s naval forces, Quds Force, and main army units have not yet directly entered combat. Thousands of missiles and drones have been manufactured and securely stockpiled for use if necessary.

On the sidelines of the BRICS summit held in Brazil, prominent anti-Zionist religious leader Rabbi Israel David Weiss met with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi. During the meeting, Weiss reaffirmed solidarity with the Iranian people and condemned Israeli aggression. Prior to this, he visited the Iranian embassy in Brazil and signed a memorial book honoring martyrs.

Political parties across the country have reached a consensus in principle to expand subordinate courts at the Upazila (sub-district) level. However, they opined that there is no need to establish courts in Upazilas located close to district headquarters. This agreement was made during a dialogue held at the Foreign Service Academy. The proposal emphasized transforming local courts to bring the justice system closer to the public, appointing senior assistant judges and magistrates, and expanding legal aid services. Some parties also suggested setting a clear timeline for implementation.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in Washington on an official state visit, with expectations of a possible Gaza ceasefire agreement following his upcoming meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump has expressed optimism, stating that he believes a deal will be finalized this week. Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas, mediated by Qatar, are ongoing, focusing on a 60-day truce and prisoner exchanges. However, the talks remain deadlocked, and the reasons behind the stalemate are not yet clear.

This is Netanyahu’s third trip to the U.S. and his first meeting with Trump since Israel's recent strike on Iranian nuclear facilities. Analysts believe Iran’s recent aggression may have created favorable conditions for ending the war in Gaza.

Donald Trump has issued a warning that countries supporting BRICS policies deemed contrary to U.S. interests could face an additional 10% tariff. His comments followed BRICS’ proposal to reform the IMF and global currency exchange mechanisms. BRICS, now comprising 11 member states and representing over half the global population, recently criticized global tariffs as threats to economic stability and condemned military actions by the U.S. and Israel against Iran.

Shafiqul Alam, Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, announced that Bangladesh’s inflation is decreasing rapidly due to the interim government's strategic policy initiatives. In a Facebook post, he noted that year-on-year inflation fell to 8.48% in June 2025, down 2% from August 2024. Food inflation dropped to 7.39%, the lowest in two years. He added that non-food inflation is also on a downward trend and is expected to continue declining.

The International Crimes Tribunal has announced that the order to frame charges against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun in connection with the July Massacre case will be issued on July 10.

This decision was made after the second day of hearings on Monday. Sheikh Hasina has been accused of orchestrating and ordering the killings. Both prosecution and defense lawyers were present during the hearing, which was broadcast live on BTV.

Dr. Ali Riaz, Vice Chair of the National Consensus Commission (NCC), stated that the commission is working with full consideration of political parties’ views on state reform and is not imposing any agenda. Speaking on the tenth day of the second round of discussions, Riaz said progress has been made on some issues while talks continue on others. While some parties expressed reservations about forming the NCC, all participants remained committed to reaching consensus. Key discussion points included the expansion of sub-district courts, emergency powers, and women's representation.

Former members of the disbanded Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) staged a protest at Kakrail Mosque intersection, demanding reinstatement, compensation, revisions to the 2009 Pilkhana massacre investigation, and the release of detained members. As they marched toward Jamuna, police used water cannons and sound grenades to disperse the crowd. Several people were injured and arrested during clashes between protesters and law enforcement.

Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan, an adviser to the Ministry of Local Government and Youth Sports, stated that even attempts at basic journalism have faced suppression under the Awami League government. In a Facebook post, he said press conferences during Sheikh Hasina's tenure were designed for praise—not for questions. He linked media censorship to the roots of the July uprising and highlighted how artist Debashish Chakraborty captured this repression through posters in the "July Prelude Series," part of the “July Renaissance” campaign.