A new political dispute has erupted in Israel following reports of a ceasefire in Lebanon. Members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s own governing coalition, along with opposition parties, are strongly opposing the decision to halt attacks in areas such as Beirut’s southern suburb of Dahiya. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich have publicly called for continued military action in Lebanon.

Analysts cited in the report suggest that the growing distance between Netanyahu and other politicians is driven by the upcoming general election. Netanyahu had promised the Israeli public certain strategic goals that remain unfulfilled, and his rivals are portraying the ceasefire as a “strategic failure.” Even coalition partners are now claiming that Netanyahu has become politically weak and less accepted by the U.S. administration. All sides are reportedly seeking to exploit this situation ahead of the October election.

Some political analysts believe Netanyahu might resort to his old tactics, possibly delaying the election by escalating military actions or creating new tensions to regain political leverage.

Journalist leaders issued a stern warning to the management of the Daily Janakantha during a sit-in protest held on Tuesday in front of the newspaper’s office in Dhaka. The protest was organized by the Janakantha Journalists, Officers, and Employees Unity Council in response to mass layoffs, show-cause notices, alleged harassment, and the closure of the newspaper’s office. Speakers demanded the immediate withdrawal of termination and show-cause letters, payment of overdue salaries and benefits, and reopening of the office.

Dhaka Union of Journalists acting general secretary Didarul Alam accused Janakantha of continuing to act in favor of authoritarian forces and taking illegal decisions against patriotic journalists and employees. Dhaka Reporters Unity president Abu Saleh Akon alleged that Janakantha had a history of controversial activities and that many journalists had suffered mentally and physically due to its management’s actions. Other speakers claimed that individuals close to the ruling Awami League and Indian influence were still active in the newspaper’s management.

The participants warned that if their demands were not met, they would declare the head of human resources unwanted, besiege the office, and launch a larger movement.

Bangladesh’s Parliament postponed a scheduled discussion on the border push-in issue, prompting strong dissatisfaction from Jamaat-e-Islami lawmaker Mir Ahmad Bin Kasem. The proposal, accepted earlier for Sunday’s session under Rule 147, aimed to address alleged illegal push-ins and border killings by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) and related actions by the West Bengal government. Kasem questioned the justification for delaying what he described as a matter of national importance concerning citizens’ safety and sovereignty.

According to parliamentary sources, Kasem had received official notice that his proposal was accepted and forwarded to the Home and Foreign Ministries. However, he was later informed that the discussion was postponed due to unavoidable reasons. Deputy Speaker Kaiser Kamal clarified that the postponement was temporary, citing time constraints during the ongoing budget session, and expressed hope that the discussion would take place later.

The proposal sought effective diplomatic and state measures to stop the alleged push-in trend and protect Bangladesh’s sovereignty and human rights along the border.

In Kapasia upazila of Gazipur, financial assistance was distributed among poor and distressed residents from the discretionary fund of the local Member of Parliament. The event took place on Sunday morning at the Kapasia Upazila Parishad auditorium, where 134 individuals from different unions received a total of Tk 183,500. The ceremony was presided over by Assistant Commissioner (Land) Md Nahidul Haque, with Gazipur-4 MP Principal Salahuddin Ayubi attending as the chief guest.

Special guests included Maulana Shefaul Haque, Naib-e-Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Gazipur District, Maulana Farhad Hossain Molla, Ameer of Kapasia Upazila Jamaat, and Maulana Shamsul Alam, a member of the Gazipur District Majlish-e-Shura, along with local dignitaries and media representatives. In his remarks, MP Ayubi emphasized moral responsibility toward the poor and the importance of social harmony and cooperation in building a humane and welfare-oriented Kapasia.

Beneficiaries expressed gratitude for the government’s support and called for the continuation of such humanitarian initiatives. Local officials, political leaders, and community members attended the event.

Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam Rita issued a stern warning to the Deputy Commissioner (DC) and Superintendent of Police (SP) of Manikganj, urging them to value their positions and fulfill the people's expectations. She cautioned that those who fail to do so would not be retained in their posts. The minister made these remarks on Sunday afternoon while addressing the district law and order committee meeting at the Manikganj Deputy Commissioner's office.

Rita expressed frustration over the lack of effective solutions to various problems in Manikganj and instructed all government officials to work harder for the welfare of local residents. She emphasized that, due to her busy schedule, she could not stay in the district for long and therefore expected officials to act on her behalf to serve the people. She reminded them of their oath to work for citizens.

During the meeting, the minister directed officials to take effective measures to resolve water supply issues, eliminate waterlogging, improve roads, and combat drug abuse in the district.

Mufti Amir Hamza has been granted bail in two separate defamation cases by the Sirajganj Sadar and Chauhali Amli courts. He appeared before the courts on Sunday afternoon and applied for bail through his lawyer. The information was confirmed by Advocate Humayun Kabir Colonel, the APP and general secretary of the Sirajganj District Lawyers Association.

According to case details, Advocate Humayun Kabir Colonel filed a defamation case on April 2 against Hamza for allegedly calling the Minister of Power and Energy and BNP Standing Committee member Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku an atheist and anti-Islamic. The court had earlier issued a summons and later a warrant when Hamza failed to appear, though he obtained eight weeks of anticipatory bail from the High Court on April 27. In another case, the Sirajganj Sadar Amli Court granted him bail over alleged derogatory remarks about Arafat Rahman Koko, the late son of former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia.

The second case was filed on January 20 by VP Shamim Khan, joint secretary of Sirajganj District BNP, after Hamza’s comments at a religious gathering on January 16 spread on social media and sparked anger among BNP supporters nationwide.

Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon announced that the current government has allocated the highest-ever budget for the education sector, amounting to 2 percent of the total national budget. He acknowledged that learning outcomes remain unsatisfactory but said the government is identifying problems and working toward solutions. The minister made these remarks on Sunday at the opening of a workshop titled “Analysis of Bangladesh’s Education Sector” held in Banani, Dhaka, where State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj was present as a special guest.

Bobby Hajjaj stated that efforts are underway to align primary, secondary, higher secondary, and tertiary education under a unified framework. The government aims to reduce primary education costs and will introduce pre-primary classes in all schools. Within 180 days, initiatives such as mid-day meals, uniforms, bags, and shoes for primary students will be implemented. He also announced that teacher transfers will be managed by local administrations and that untrained teachers will not be allowed to teach after two years.

The state minister added that sports and cultural education will be mandatory in the 2027 curriculum, and a fixed school calendar will be introduced. The government is restructuring the curriculum, teacher training, infrastructure, and administration to improve education quality.

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said that late President Ziaur Rahman initiated a new chapter in Bangladesh’s political history by establishing Bangladeshi nationalism and institutionalizing democracy. He made the remarks on Sunday at a discussion titled “Media and Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman,” held at the National Press Club in Dhaka to mark Ziaur Rahman’s death anniversary. The event was chaired by National Press Club President Hasan Hafiz, with Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan attending as special guest.

Before the discussion, guests visited a photo and information exhibition on Ziaur Rahman’s life, work, and political philosophy. Mirza Fakhrul emphasized the need for more research on Ziaur Rahman’s contributions, describing his leadership as multidimensional and visionary. He said Ziaur Rahman’s two most significant achievements were the establishment of Bangladeshi nationalism and the institutionalization of democracy, which expanded political participation.

Zahir Uddin Swapan noted that Ziaur Rahman supported the development of a free and responsible media and took a positive stance on press freedom.

A Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran on Sunday as part of mediation efforts aimed at ending the months-long war between Iran and the United States, according to Iranian media reports. The delegation includes an adviser to Qatar’s foreign minister, as reported by Iran’s ISNA news agency, citing AFP.

Iran’s Tasnim news agency stated that the purpose of the visit is to review recent progress in the diplomatic process. The trip comes at a time when diplomatic discussions between the United States and Iran continue in an effort to resolve the broader conflict in the Middle East.

The visit underscores Qatar’s ongoing role in facilitating dialogue between the two nations, though details of the discussions and potential outcomes have not been disclosed.

Chhatra Dal organized a protest rally in Lakshmipur on Sunday afternoon, condemning what it described as a staged abduction drama by Chhatra Shibir, false accusations against the government made online, and incidents of violence against women by alleged secret activists. The demonstration took place at the premises of Lakshmipur Government College as part of a central program.

The rally, arranged by the college unit of Chhatra Dal, began at the college grounds and marched through several streets before concluding with a brief assembly. District Chhatra Dal joint convener Akbar Hossain Munna, college unit president Ismail Hossain Rony, and general secretary Bahadur Hossain Nobel addressed the gathering.

Other local leaders, including municipal Chhatra Dal joint convener Arman Hossain Kiran, Sajjad Hossain Shuvo, and several college unit office bearers, were also present at the event.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has strongly condemned the alleged police assault on national cricketer Nayeem Hasan in Chattogram. In a statement issued to the media on Sunday, Advocate Ehsanul Mahbub Jubayer, president of the party’s central youth and sports division, expressed outrage over the incident. He described the reported beating, harassment, and mistreatment of Nayeem Hasan by police officers at Lalkhan Bazar as a barbaric and deplorable act.

According to the statement, Nayeem Hasan was allegedly attacked by police while returning home to Chattogram after playing a Dhaka Premier League match. Despite identifying himself, he was reportedly beaten with a pipe and choked, which Jamaat said reflects a serious threat to citizens’ safety. Jubayer argued that merely withdrawing or suspending the officers involved would not be sufficient punishment for such a grave offense.

The party demanded an immediate, impartial, and swift investigation into the incident and called for strict legal and departmental action against those responsible. Jamaat also extended sympathy to Nayeem Hasan and his family, urging authorities to ensure the safety of all athletes and youth in the country.

Bangladesh Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced in parliament that former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed, who was arrested in Dubai, will be brought back to the country soon. The police headquarters earlier confirmed his arrest, describing it as a historic success for the Bangladesh Police. The minister said the National Central Bureau (NCB) is working closely with Interpol, and the government was officially informed of the arrest on June 12. Under diplomatic procedures, Bangladesh must request his return within 30 days of the arrest.

A Dhaka court had earlier ordered Interpol to issue a red notice against Benazir Ahmed on February 10, 2025, following a request from the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Another court had issued an arrest warrant on March 8, 2025, in a case alleging illegal wealth accumulation. The ACC filed the case on December 15, 2024, and later submitted a charge sheet on November 30, 2025, accusing him of acquiring assets beyond known income, concealing wealth information, and money laundering.

According to the charge sheet, Benazir declared assets worth about Tk 12.2 crore, while investigators found properties totaling over Tk 15.6 crore.

During his visit to Cox’s Bazar, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman called Chittagong University Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) General Secretary Abdullah Al Noman to inquire about his well-being and campus affairs. The meeting took place on Saturday afternoon after the Prime Minister visited the grave of Wasim Akram, the first martyr of the July movement in Chittagong. Noman was later taken to the home minister’s residence, where Dr. Zubaida Rahman and Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed were present.

Following the meeting, Noman said the Prime Minister asked about his health and sought information on various academic and administrative matters at the university. Noman briefed him on student issues, including shuttle train disruptions, severe commuting difficulties, and housing shortages. According to Noman, the Prime Minister listened attentively, instructed his private secretary to take notes, and assured that the problems would be addressed.

Wasim Akram, who was martyred during the July uprising, had been a follower of Noman and was active alongside him in the movement until his death.

Hundreds of people gathered outside Woolwich Crown Court in southeast London to demonstrate in support of Palestine as sentencing was announced for four members linked to the group 'Palestine Action'. Police arrested more than a hundred protesters under anti-terrorism laws, citing support for a banned organization.

Protesters carried placards reading 'Saving lives is not terrorism' and 'I support Palestine Action'. The arrests occurred amid ongoing legal and political disputes over the status of Palestine Action. In February 2026, the UK High Court ruled that the government’s ban on the group was unlawful, but the government has maintained the prohibition while awaiting further proceedings.

The incident highlights continuing tensions in the UK over activism related to Palestine and the legal boundaries of political expression under counterterrorism legislation.

Israel’s security cabinet is set to convene an emergency meeting tonight, local time, to discuss developments related to Iran. According to Al Jazeera, the meeting will focus on the potential implications of a possible peace agreement or memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran.

Military analysts cited in the report suggest that such an agreement could pressure Israel to make concessions regarding its operations in Lebanon. Despite these concerns, Israel reportedly maintains a stance of keeping the Iranian and Lebanese fronts separate. The Israeli military has intensified its operations, striking 70 targets in Lebanon overnight, bringing the total to 400 attacks in the past week.

The escalating conflict has become a central issue ahead of Israel’s upcoming elections, with opposition leader Yair Lapid criticizing the government. Meanwhile, residents in northern Israel have expressed anger over what they see as the government’s failure to ensure their safety, saying they had to seek shelter 16 times in one night.