To combat air pollution in Dhaka, the government aims to complete all repairs of unpaved and damaged roads before winter, said environmental adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan.

During a meeting with Chinese environmental experts, she outlined short, mid, and long-term strategies. These include water spraying on roads to reduce dust, implementing a 'zero-soil exposure' policy, and soil stabilization. The government also plans to remove old smoke-emitting vehicles, introduce 250 eco-friendly vehicles, and set up 10 automated inspection centers via BRTA. Supported by JICA, eight air quality monitoring stations will be built under the BEST project. A joint working group with China will focus on training and awareness programs, aiming to ensure a cleaner and healthier environment.

RAB has arrested Mamun Dewan (35) for the brutal murder of his visually impaired father, Hazrat Ali Dewan (75), in Raipur, Laxmipur.

The incident occurred on the night of June 11 in the Meghna Bazar area, where an argument between the two escalated, and Mamun struck his father in the head with a sharp machete, killing him instantly. Mamun, reportedly a long-time drug addict, fled after the murder. RAB captured him on June 29 near Dhakeshwari Temple, 20 days after the incident. Hazrat’s elder brother, Shah Alam, filed a murder case.

While visiting Washington, Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer may face pressure from the U.S. regarding a Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange.

The key deadlock remains Hamas's demand for a permanent ceasefire versus Israel’s preference for a temporary halt that would allow future military action. U.S. officials reportedly want Israel to delay its "total destruction of Hamas" plans. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has recently shifted his priority toward rescuing Israeli hostages over Hamas's elimination.

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi has criticized the U.S. for not clearly stating its position on halting attacks while pushing for renewed diplomatic talks through mediators.

He reaffirmed Iran’s right to enrich uranium for peaceful research and rejected allegations of secret weapons development. Ravanchi described U.S. and Israeli actions as “law of the jungle” and said Iran would not proceed with talks unless it received clarity on whether attacks would continue during negotiations. He added that critics of Iran’s nuclear program should instead hold the U.S. and Israel accountable.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that sanctions on Iran could be lifted if the country adopts a peaceful approach and cooperates with the U.S.

Trump claimed Iran is now "exhausted" following Israeli-U.S. military pressure and is incapable of continuing its nuclear ambitions. He mentioned Iran was caught off guard after failing to secure its uranium stockpile. Trump also expressed hope that more countries would join the Abraham Accords.

Mahira Binte Maruf, an HSC candidate from Mirpur Government Bangla College, who went missing on her way to the exam center, has been rescued by RAB-4 from Savar.

On Sunday morning, Mahira left home for her exam, which was scheduled to end at 1 PM. When she didn’t return home, her worried family went to the exam center, only to learn from authorities that she never showed up. The family then filed a general diary (GD) with Vatara Police Station. Acting on the complaint, RAB-4 launched an operation and located Mahira in Savar later that night.

The International Crimes Tribunal has issued arrest warrants for 26 individuals, including former Vice-Chancellor of Begum Rokeya University, Dr. Hasibur Rahman, in connection with the murder of student Shaheed Abu Sayeed during the July uprising. Formal charges in the case were filed earlier this week, naming 30 accused. Four suspects—Sub-Inspector Amir Hossain, Constable Sujan Chandra Roy, former university proctor Shariful Islam, and former student leader Emran Chowdhury Akash—are already in custody. The remaining 26 are currently fugitives.

At least 45 people, including several children, have died across Pakistan due to heavy monsoon rains and sudden flash floods, according to the country’s disaster management authorities. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province alone, flash floods claimed 21 lives. In Punjab, 13 people were killed by rain-related wall collapses, while Sindh and Balochistan reported at least 11 additional fatalities. Just last month, another 32 lives were lost in severe storms. Authorities have issued continued warnings for heavy rainfall and potential flooding.

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aty announced that negotiations are underway for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza in exchange for the release of Israeli hostages. The talks, involving Egypt, Qatar, and the United States, aim to deliver urgent medical aid to Gaza and implement the terms of a January 19 agreement. Abdel Aty emphasized that the move is a critical first step toward a permanent truce and warned that any renewed aggression would pose a major threat to regional stability.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has accused the U.S. President of exaggerating recent events involving Iran to cover up his administration’s failures. Responding to earlier claims by Trump that the U.S. had crippled Iran’s nuclear capabilities during a recent 12-day conflict, Khamenei said, “These statements reflect a need to justify inaction. Anyone listening carefully will see the truth—that they achieved nothing.” Trump had described the 12-day period as “intense and terrifying,” claiming a successful yet limited strike.

Former President Donald Trump warned that federal funding for New York City could be withdrawn if Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is elected and fails to “behave properly.” Calling Mamdani “a pure communist,” Trump stated, “If he wins and doesn’t do the right thing, they’ll get nothing—not a single dollar.” New York currently receives over $100 billion annually in federal funding. Mamdani responded by rejecting the label, saying, “I am not a communist. President Trump is targeting my race, accent, and identity to distract from real issues.”

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has harshly criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump’s mega-budget bill, calling it “absolutely insane.” Musk warned that the legislation would push the country into “debt slavery” and destroy millions of jobs. The fallout between Musk and Trump escalated earlier in June when Trump introduced the controversial tax and spending bill, which narrowly passed a Senate hurdle with a 51-49 vote. Musk further accused the bill of supporting outdated industries while ignoring future-oriented sectors such as renewable energy and tech innovation.

Formal charges have been submitted in the murder case of Shaheed Abu Sayeed, a student of Begum Rokeya University, during the July uprising in Rangpur. Among the accused are the university’s former proctor and 29 others. The International Crimes Tribunal previously received an investigation report implicating all 30 individuals. The tribunal had also set a deadline for the filing of the official charges.

China has renewed a $3.4 billion loan for Pakistan, enhancing the country's foreign exchange reserves to $14 billion when combined with recent commercial and multilateral loans. Of the total, $2.1 billion was renewed from Pakistan's central bank reserves, where the funds had been held for the past three years. Additionally, Beijing has refinanced a $1.3 billion commercial loan repaid by Islamabad two months ago. Pakistan has also secured another $1 billion from Middle Eastern commercial banks and $500 million from multilateral sources.

At least 38 people were killed in a tragic collision between a bus and a minibus in Tanzania’s Moshi district on Saturday evening. The crash triggered a fire, engulfing both vehicles and reducing them to ashes. Initial reports indicate that the accident occurred after one of the bus's tires burst, causing the driver to lose control. Due to the intensity of the blaze, 36 of the bodies remain unidentified. President Samia Suluhu Hassan has expressed her "deep condolences" to the victims' families and wished the injured a speedy recovery.