Brazilian Ambassador to Bangladesh, Paulo Fernando Dias Feres, held a meeting with BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at the BNP Chairperson's office in Dhaka at 11 a.m. on Tuesday. The day before, Mirza Fakhrul had met with the British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Sarah Cooke. BNP leaders Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan and Shama Obaid were also present during that meeting.

Protests at the Secretariat continued on Tuesday as government employees demanded the cancellation of the Civil Service (Amendment) Ordinance 2025. At around 11 a.m., demonstrators gathered at Badamtoli within the Secretariat compound and marched to the new Cabinet Division building, where a protest rally was held. A government legal advisor had earlier stated that the ordinance could still be reconsidered.

The International Crimes Tribunal has issued a public notice ordering Sheikh Hasina and Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal to surrender in connection with crimes against humanity related to the alleged genocide during July–August. The notice, published in national newspapers, states that if they fail to appear within seven days, the trial will proceed in their absence. This follows a directive from the tribunal issued on Monday to make the announcement public.

On June 13, Jamaat’s Secretary General, Professor Mia Mohammad Golam Porwar, announced in the morning that Shahjahan Chowdhury would contest the upcoming 13th parliamentary election from the Satkania-Loahagara constituency as a Jamaat candidate. However, by the afternoon, it was declared that he had been relieved of his post as the Chattogram city Ameer. The sudden decision stunned many of his followers. While some local leaders claimed that he was being brought into the central leadership, others suggested that his involvement in controversial incidents following the mass uprising, including inflammatory remarks and allegations of criminal activity by his followers, may have triggered his removal.

In a statement issued on Monday, Türk highlighted his apprehension regarding these developments but also praised Bangladesh’s cooperation in assisting the UN expert team investigating enforced disappearances. He expressed optimism about reaching an agreement on this matter. Commending the ongoing political dialogues, the UN rights chief added, "I call for meaningful progress on reforms to ensure conditions for free and inclusive elections."

The Bangladesh Embassy in Tehran faces significant risk amid continued Israeli attacks on Iran. In a report to Dhaka, the embassy stated that two sensitive Iranian installations—including a nuclear facility—are located within one kilometer of the mission. Given the threat of targeted strikes in the vicinity, embassy officials and their families may need to be relocated 30-40 kilometers outside the city for safety. Emergency hotlines have been activated for assistance.

Twenty-one Muslim-majority countries, including Egypt, have issued a joint statement condemning Israeli airstrikes on Iran. The open letter also called for immediate de-escalation and the discontinuation of nuclear projects to prevent a wider regional conflict. Signatories include Egypt, Algeria, Bahrain, Brunei, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, The Gambia, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Mauritania, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Somalia, Turkey, and the UAE. The letter warned that the war risks engulfing the entire Middle East.

A total of 158 Bangladeshi nationals stranded in Libya have safely returned home, thanks to coordinated efforts by the Bangladesh Embassy in Libya, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). They arrived at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 5:20 AM on Tuesday, having departed from Tripoli’s Mitiga International Airport on a special Buraq Air flight on Monday.

A Rohingya youth named Md. Alamgir (19) was shot dead in Cox’s Bazar’s Teknaf refugee camp on Monday. The incident occurred following an altercation between Alamgir, from D Block, and Nurul Alam, a fellow refugee from C Block. During the confrontation, Nurul allegedly shot Alamgir in the chest with a handmade firearm before fleeing the scene. Alamgir succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital.

As tensions escalate between Iran and Israel, Bangladesh has launched hotline services both in Dhaka and Tehran to assist its nationals. Initially, a hotline was established at the Bangladesh Embassy in Tehran. Now, another hotline has been set up in Dhaka to facilitate communication for families of Bangladeshis residing in Iran.
Contact Numbers:

Bangladesh Embassy, Tehran: +98 9908577368, +98 9122065745

Foreign Ministry, Dhaka: +880 1712012847

Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser’s Press Wing has dismissed Indian media and officials’ claims that the vandalism at Rabindranath Tagore’s ancestral estate in Shahjadpur, Sirajganj, was a communal attack. The statement termed the portrayal by Indian politicians and Hindutva social media accounts as ‘false and politically motivated.’ Earlier, India’s Ministry of External Affairs expressed concern, calling the incident part of an extremist attempt to erase Bangladesh’s cultural diversity. Indian politicians, including Uttarakhand’s Chief Minister and BJP MPs, have also made allegations linking the attack to Islamist groups.

The interim government of Bangladesh has formed an 11-member advisory committee to assess opportunities for overseas employment for Bangladeshis. According to a gazette notification issued by the Cabinet Division on Sunday, Dr. Asif Nazrul has been appointed as the convener of the committee. Other members include Economic Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain, Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, Industry Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan, Education Adviser Prof. C.R. Abrar, Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud, Labor Adviser M. Sakhawat Hossain, Social Welfare Adviser Sharmin S. Murshid, Trade Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin, and Cultural Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki.

Gano Adhikar Parishad leader Abu Hanif, protesting the recent vandalism of their office and the confinement of leader Nurul Haque Nur, said, “We fought against Hasina during the era when people couldn’t speak or protest. If anyone thinks they can now suppress us, they are mistaken.” Speaking at a protest rally, Hanif declared that the new Bangladesh must move beyond politics of force and embrace merit and capability. He added that the July uprising was not just about removing Hasina but about transforming the political landscape.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has formally requested assistance from the UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) to confiscate assets allegedly acquired illegally by Anisuzzaman Chowdhury Roni, brother of a former land minister, and Mohammad Adnan Imam, former chairman of NRB Commercial Bank. ACC Chairman Mohammad Moinuddin Abdullah claimed the duo laundered large sums of money and invested heavily in UK properties. He also mentioned investigations into corruption allegations involving MP Tulip Siddiq and former UK High Commissioner Saida Muna Tasneem and her husband.

The Bangladesh Air Force is deploying 125 personnel to replace its current UN peacekeeping contingent in the Central African Republic. In a briefing on Monday, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan addressed the departing troops, urging them to uphold integrity, professionalism, and dedication. The mission includes three MI-171 helicopters equipped with night vision and advanced ground support equipment.