Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Bangladesh, Dr. Abdullah Zafar H. bin Abiya, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday morning at the Cabinet Division of the Bangladesh Secretariat. The meeting began at 9:40 a.m., where the ambassador handed over a letter from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud to the prime minister.

During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia. The discussion focused on strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation in areas significant to both nations. Present at the meeting were Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman, the Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir, and Saudi Deputy Ambassador to Dhaka Ibrahim Abdullah.

The meeting underscored the ongoing diplomatic engagement between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia, reflecting continued efforts to enhance collaboration across shared areas of interest.

Iran’s Chief Justice Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei has pledged to identify and punish those responsible for the assassination of Islamic Revolution leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Speaking at a book launch in Tehran about Iran’s new leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, Ejei said the perpetrators would be found and justice ensured.

He stated that for more than four months, Iranians of all ages have mourned their slain leader and raised the flag of vengeance. Ejei accused the United States and Israel of committing crimes against the Iranian nation and said they must pay a heavy price. He cited the Geneva Conventions and related protocols as containing clear provisions regarding war criminals.

Ejei added that Iran would continue to strengthen the axis of resistance with determination and support any movement opposing American and “Zionist” oppressors. He also said Iran supports all neighboring countries as long as they do not act on behalf of its enemies.

Hojjatoleslam wal Muslimin Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei has been reappointed as the Chief of the Judiciary of Iran. The country’s Supreme Leader, Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, made the appointment under Article 157 of the Iranian Constitution through a decree issued on Sunday, according to the Mehr News Agency.

In the decree, Khamenei expressed gratitude to Ejei for his service as head of the judiciary and recalled both the late leader and his own emphasis on implementing the judiciary’s development plan. He voiced hope that through the collective and determined efforts of the judiciary’s leadership, officials, and judges, the Iranian people would receive improved judicial services.

The reappointment underscores continuity in Iran’s judicial leadership and signals an ongoing focus on institutional development within the judiciary, as highlighted in the Supreme Leader’s message.

Former interim government adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, writing in the newspaper Amar Desh on July 6, 2026, called for state action to protect the memory of victims of the July uprising and their families. He argued that fascism cannot exist without ideological support from certain journalists, cultural figures, and intellectuals, whom he accused of dehumanizing dissenters under the guise of progressivism. Farooki expressed concern that such individuals continue to undermine the dignity of those killed or disappeared during the past sixteen years.

He urged the government to ensure justice not only for the martyrs but also to safeguard their memory from what he described as the “manufacturers of fascist consent.” Farooki proposed enacting laws or establishing a Truth and Reconciliation Commission to hold accountable those who disrespect victims’ memories. He also suggested temporary legal restrictions on content that insults or trivializes the suffering of victims’ families.

Farooki emphasized that the July uprising was one of the bloodiest in Bangladesh’s history and should be treated as a continuation of the nation’s struggle for sovereignty rather than a normal political event.

The government has declared Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s residence at 196 Gulshan, Dhaka, as a special class key point installation (KPI), bringing it under the highest level of national security. The decision was finalized following a June 7 meeting of the KPI-related committee, with a formal gazette notification issued on June 15 and published on Friday. The designation ensures comprehensive protection for the premises, its occupants, and official documents.

According to the source, the residence was officially transferred to former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in 1981 and later handed over to Tarique Rahman after name registration in June of the previous year. Following his return to the country on December 25, he began residing there with his family and continued to use the house as his official residence after taking oath as Prime Minister on February 12. Although the state guesthouse Jamuna remains prepared for the head of government, Rahman has chosen to operate primarily from the Gulshan residence.

Under the new classification, the area will be secured by the Special Security Force and President Guards Regiment, with strict construction and surveillance restrictions within a defined perimeter.

The coffin of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was taken to Tehran’s Freedom Square on Monday, following a large funeral prayer held the previous day at the city’s Grand Mosalla mosque. According to Al Jazeera, millions of Iranians gathered around the coffins of Khamenei and his family members to pay their final respects, with mourners arriving from across the country.

The report described the ceremonies as more than expressions of grief, portraying them as demonstrations of national unity and institutional continuity after Khamenei’s assassination. Iranian leadership sought to signal that, despite his death, the state institutions he built remain intact and the transfer of power is proceeding smoothly. Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba Khamenei, has succeeded him as Supreme Leader but has not yet appeared publicly.

The coffin will next be taken to Qom on July 7, then to Iraq’s Karbala and Najaf on July 8, and finally to Mashhad on July 9 for burial, marking the conclusion of the state mourning process.

An opinion piece published on July 6, 2026, revisits the 2011 killing of 15-year-old Felani Khatun at the Kurigram border, whose body hung on barbed wire after being shot by India’s Border Security Force (BSF). Her father, Nurul Islam, continues to demand justice as the accused BSF member was acquitted twice, and a petition before India’s Supreme Court has remained pending since 2015. The article argues that the tragedy symbolizes a broader failure of state responsibility and diplomatic firmness in protecting Bangladeshi citizens along the border.

Citing data from rights groups, the report notes that between 2000 and 2020, at least 1,236 Bangladeshis were killed and over 1,145 injured by BSF gunfire, with deaths rising from 18 in 2021 to 34 in 2025. It stresses that border killings violate human rights and that official recognition without accountability mechanisms cannot restore public trust. The author urges formation of a national review committee to address border management, economic disparity, and regional development.

The piece concludes that Felani’s unresolved case remains a test of Bangladesh’s moral and institutional strength, calling for unity and reform to ensure no citizen’s life is treated as expendable.

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has launched an investigation into allegations of distributing low-quality textbooks and widespread irregularities in the mosque-based child and mass education project run by the Islamic Foundation. The probe follows a report from the National Security Intelligence (NSI), which prompted the ministry to form a three-member committee led by Additional Secretary Imtiaz Hossain. The committee held a meeting on Sunday and is expected to submit its findings within ten working days.

According to the NSI report, serious corruption and financial irregularities occurred in the Islamic Foundation’s printing press, including violations of tender conditions, use of substandard paper, under-supply of materials, and alleged embezzlement of about 28.4 million taka through collusion with contractors. The report also noted that centralizing paper procurement under the printing press created opportunities for misconduct.

Complaints have emerged from various centers about poor-quality books and notebooks, particularly the use of inferior paper in drawing books and wasteful use of materials. The ongoing investigation is expected to clarify the extent of these irregularities.

An article by Muhammad Abdul Awal, president of the Rajshahi Union of Journalists, published on July 6, 2026, highlights the growing crisis and disunity within Bangladesh’s journalism sector. It stresses that journalism, as a profession rooted in truth and public interest, now faces threats from political and corporate pressure, low pay, job insecurity, and internal divisions. The author calls for stronger unity among journalists to defend professional rights, ensure safety, and uphold independent reporting.

The piece outlines that unity is not merely organizational but a collective commitment to truth, justice, and professional ethics. It identifies political polarization, leadership conflicts, and inequality between national and local journalists as major barriers to solidarity. The article also warns that disunity weakens journalists’ ability to resist injustice and undermines democracy.

Awal urges journalist leaders to rise above personal and political interests, strengthen professional organizations, and promote training, digital security, and fair labor practices. He concludes that only a united and responsible journalist community can safeguard press freedom, public trust, and democratic accountability in Bangladesh.

Three fugitive Bangladeshi generals—Lt Gen (dismissed) Md Mujibur Rahman, Lt Gen (retired) Md Akbar Hossain, and Maj Gen Kabir Ahmed—are reportedly residing in a secured military residential area in Kolkata, India. According to security sources cited by the newspaper, the Indian government recently moved them from civilian residences in Salt Lake and New Town to a protected army zone near the Hooghly Bridge. The generals fled Bangladesh after the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government and face allegations of involvement in enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and other crimes.

The report states that the three maintain contact with Sheikh Hasina and Awami League leaders and hold meetings in Kolkata. Analysts quoted in the article described their relocation and protection by India as a serious threat to Bangladesh’s national security, alleging that India may use them to influence Bangladeshi politics. They urged the Bangladeshi government to expedite legal proceedings against the accused officers and raise the issue internationally.

Intelligence Bureau records in India reportedly include detailed data on these generals and their families, confirming their presence in Kolkata.

Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, son and successor of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has not appeared in public since the February U.S.-Israeli airstrike that killed his father. Despite a six-day state funeral underway in Tehran, he has been absent from the ceremonies. Iranian state media, citing officials, reported that he was kept away due to severe security risks and ongoing assassination threats from Israel.

Reports indicate that Mojtaba was seriously injured in the same attack that killed his father, which also claimed the lives of four family members, including his wife, sister, brother-in-law, and a 14-month-old niece. Although unseen, state media have released several of his written statements and directives, suggesting he continues to control state affairs from hiding.

In messages dated June 18 and June 28, Mojtaba approved a bilateral memorandum with the U.S. while calling for accountability for his father’s killing. Analysts believe he is operating from a highly secure and undisclosed location, overseeing Iran’s political and military decisions remotely.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf met with the head of Hamas’s advisory Shura Council on the sidelines of the funeral of Iran’s former supreme leader, according to state media IRNA. During the meeting, Ghalibaf emphasized the importance of using diplomacy to preserve military achievements and strengthen Iran’s position in the Middle East.

He stated that diplomatic processes should be supported by strong defense capabilities to ensure lasting success. Addressing ongoing talks with the United States, Ghalibaf said Iran has insisted that any agreement must include provisions safeguarding regional countries’ territorial integrity and halting military actions against Iran’s allies.

The meeting highlights Tehran’s continued engagement with regional allies amid sensitive diplomatic negotiations and efforts to balance military and political strategies in the region.

The Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs of Bangladesh has transferred 34 judges holding the rank of Joint District and Sessions Judge to new posts and workplaces. The order was issued on Sunday night through a notification from the Judicial Branch-3 of the Law and Justice Division. The directive instructs all transferred judges to hand over their current responsibilities and join their new workplaces by July 7, 2026.

According to the notification, the transfer was made in the public interest. Among the transferred judges, Nasima Talukder Munmun, listed as number seven, has been assigned to the Ministry of Public Administration to serve as a Deputy Director at the Anti-Corruption Commission. All other judges are required to assume their new duties within the specified timeframe.

The ministry’s order reflects a routine reshuffle within the judicial service, aimed at administrative reorganization and ensuring effective judicial operations across different regions.

The Dhaka University unit of Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal has condemned and protested remarks made by AB Party General Secretary Barrister Asaduzzaman Fuad about Dhaka University. In a statement released to the media on Sunday, the organization said Fuad’s comments, delivered during a University Day event, were insulting and hateful toward the university, its history, and its students. The group demanded legal action against the event organizers.

According to the statement, Fuad made the remarks on July 1 at a discussion organized by the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) to mark the university’s founding anniversary. Chhatra Dal said the comments sparked widespread criticism across the country and on social media. The group also alleged that DUCSU had remained silent for five days and had instead spread misinformation about Chhatra Dal to divert attention.

The statement further claimed that inviting Fuad to the event reflected an agenda against the university’s traditions of independence, democracy, and the spirit of the Liberation War. Chhatra Dal urged the university administration to take lawful measures against Fuad and the event organizers.

The Pabna District Chhatra Dal has issued a show-cause notice to Shafiqul Islam Sohel, joint convener of the Bhangura Upazila Chhatra Dal, for leading a protest demanding the release of a Jubo League leader detained by police. The notice, signed by district convener Md Kamruzzaman Prince and member secretary Md Saddam Hossain, was announced late Sunday night. Sohel has been asked to appear at the district office within 24 hours to provide a written explanation in the presence of the district leadership.

The action follows an incident on Friday evening when police arrested Ripon Sarkar, president of Ward No. 1 Jubo League in Parbhangura Union, on sabotage allegations. Later that night, Sohel led about 200 villagers in surrounding the Bhangura police station to demand Sarkar’s release. Police reportedly released the detainee into the villagers’ custody around 10:30 p.m.

Following the protest, Sohel’s public support for a leader from a banned organization sparked widespread discussion and criticism locally and in the media. District Chhatra Dal leaders said further organizational decisions will be made after reviewing his written explanation.