After nearly five months of suspension, maritime cargo transport between Iran’s Dayyer port and Qatar’s Al-Ruwais port has resumed. The route had been temporarily halted due to wartime conditions that disrupted regional trade. According to Iran’s commercial attaché in Doha, Abbas Abdolkhani, the resumption followed coordinated efforts between the Iranian embassy in Doha and relevant Qatari authorities. Both Dayyer and Al-Ruwais ports are key hubs for regional commerce. During the conflict, Dayyer port suffered multiple attacks, severely affecting cargo movement along the route. Al-Ruwais serves as one of the main entry points for Iranian exports to Qatar, making the reopening of this sea route significant for bilateral trade. The renewed operation is expected to reduce transportation costs and improve the speed and efficiency of goods delivery between the two countries. The report also noted that Qatar continues to play a mediating role between Iran and the United States in efforts to ease recent tensions.

Saudi Arabia has deported 12,292 foreign nationals for violating residency, labor, and border security laws, according to a statement from the Interior Ministry cited by Gulf News on Sunday. The deportations are part of intensified nationwide operations aimed at curbing illegal stay and border-related offenses. The ministry further reported that 16,912 individuals have been referred to their respective diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents, while 4,174 others are completing ticketing and reservation procedures before deportation. Authorities warned that aiding illegal border crossers—through transport, shelter, or any form of assistance—is a serious crime punishable by up to 15 years in prison, fines of up to one million Saudi riyals, and confiscation of vehicles or property used in the offense. Between June 25 and July 1, joint security operations detained 15,591 people, including 7,759 for residency violations, 4,488 for border security breaches, and 3,344 for labor law offenses.

Six commercial vessels changed their planned routes in the Strait of Hormuz due to patrols by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, according to maritime intelligence firm Windward. The ships were originally scheduled to pass through the Omani corridor but diverted to alternative routes following the IRGC’s presence in the area. Windward reported that two of the ships moved toward Iran, while the remaining four returned deeper into the Gulf region. The IRGC naval units have been issuing radio warnings to vessels navigating outside the routes Iran designates as ‘safe.’ These warnings are part of the IRGC’s ongoing patrol operations in the strategic waterway. The report highlights increased monitoring and control by Iranian forces over maritime movements in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping passage. The situation underscores heightened caution among commercial operators transiting the area.

An HSC examinee named Prantik Goswami Rangan, aged 17, died in a motorcycle accident in Gangachara upazila of Rangpur on Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 8 a.m. at Shahpara Mor area on the Paglapir road when the motorcycle he was riding lost control and hit a roadside tree. Prantik was the only son of Pradip Chandra Goswami from Ramanagarpra village and a student of Dhantala Reaz Uddin School and College. According to local residents and family sources, he was heading to Paglapir market for personal work when the accident took place. The Officer-in-Charge of Gangachara Model Police Station, Abdus Sabur, confirmed the incident and said that an unnatural death case has been filed in connection with the accident. Police have initiated standard legal procedures following the filing of the case, and no further details were provided in the report.

The National Citizens Party (NCP) will hold a major rally in Kaliganj, Gazipur, on Monday to mark the second anniversary of the July mass uprising. The event, part of the party’s July march, will begin at 4 p.m. at the Kaliganj bus stand. NCP convener and opposition chief whip Nahid Islam, who announced the one-point demand during the July uprising, will attend as the chief guest. Other senior leaders scheduled to attend include NCP member secretary Akhtar Hossain, chief organizers Sarjis Alam and Hasnat Abdullah, National Youth Power president Advocate Tarikul Islam, organizational secretary Rifat Rashid, and joint chief organizer Advocate Ali Naser Khan. Local NCP leaders from Gazipur district and city units, including MM Shoaib, Abdullah Al Muhim, Khondaker Al Amin, and student leader Bashir Ahmed Apu, are also expected to participate. The gathering aims to commemorate the July Revolution and demonstrate party unity through participation from central, metropolitan, and district-level leaders and affiliated organizations.

The Amar Bangladesh Party (AB Party) has expressed deep grief over the death of Professor Abul Kasem Fazlul Huq, a noted writer, researcher, academic, and intellectual. In a joint condolence message, party chairman Mojibur Rahman Monju and secretary general Barrister Asaduzzaman Fuad described him as a courageous and uncompromising voice in Bangladesh’s intellectual sphere who dedicated his life to advancing national consciousness, democracy, justice, cultural dignity, and independent thought. The leaders said Professor Huq stood firmly against fascism, authoritarianism, and restrictions on freedom of expression, never compromising in times of crisis. His writings and speeches, they noted, would continue to inspire younger generations toward free thinking, self-awareness, and democratic ideals. As a professor in the Department of Bangla at Dhaka University, president of Bangla Academy, and a distinguished author, he made significant contributions to the nation’s literature, culture, and education. The AB Party leaders prayed for the departed soul and conveyed condolences to his bereaved family, colleagues, students, and admirers.

The Lebanese army has neutralized four large unexploded Israeli bombs and munitions left behind after recent airstrikes in southern Lebanon. According to an official military statement, bomb disposal experts carried out the operation in the Nabatieh region’s Mifdoun area and in the Bint Jbeil district’s Baraashit, Kafr Dunin, and Shaqra towns. The bombs were safely defused as part of ongoing efforts to clear remnants of the attacks. The army urged residents in affected areas to remain on high alert and to immediately report any suspicious objects or explosive materials to the nearest military camp or authority. The statement emphasized public safety amid continuing risks from unexploded ordnance in the aftermath of Israeli strikes. The clearance operation reflects Lebanon’s continued efforts to secure civilian areas following cross-border hostilities, though the source did not specify the timing or scale of the preceding attacks.

Tehran’s Applied Science and Technology University professor Mostafa Khoshcheshm told Al Jazeera that Iran will not be deceived by any potential memorandum of understanding or negotiations with the United States and Israel. He stated that the large turnout at the funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader sent a clear message that Iranians remain aware of ongoing hostility from those nations. Khoshcheshm emphasized that regardless of whether a nuclear agreement is reached in the coming weeks or months, Iranians expect continued hostile actions against their country. He described these as hybrid warfare tactics, including economic pressure, sanctions, cyberattacks, soft warfare, assassinations, sabotage, and possibly military strikes by the United States and Israel. He added that the mass participation in the funeral demonstrated the Iranian people’s support for their government and their commitment to the goals and policies declared by the Supreme Leader.

A total of 29 people were killed and 36 others injured in 29 road accidents across Sylhet Division in June, according to data released on July 5, 2026, by the Sylhet divisional committee of Nirapad Sarak Chai (NISCHA). Among the deceased, 12 were pedestrians. The highest number of fatalities occurred in Sunamganj district, while Sylhet district recorded the fewest incidents. The report identified key causes of the accidents, including lack of awareness among pedestrians, speeding, reckless overtaking, poor-quality helmets used by motorcyclists, and road construction defects. The victims included 20 men, 5 women, and 4 children. District-wise, Sylhet saw 6 accidents with 5 deaths, Sunamganj 11 accidents with 10 deaths, Moulvibazar 5 accidents with 7 deaths, and Habiganj 7 accidents with 7 deaths. In comparison, May had seen 51 deaths and 65 injuries in 42 road accidents across the division, indicating a slight decrease in fatalities in June.

Iran transformed the mourning ceremony for its late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei into a significant diplomatic event, using Quranic recitations instead of political speeches. The ceremony, held in Tehran, featured verses chosen to convey symbolic political and spiritual messages to the international audience present. Bangladesh’s National Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, Bir Bikram, attended the event, where he was recited verse 23 from Surah Al-Ahzab. Leaders from an 11-party alliance were recited verses 169–170 from Surah Al-Imran. Each verse carried themes of faith, sacrifice, and steadfastness, reflecting the ceremony’s solemn tone. According to the report, the verses recited for the Bangladeshi delegation symbolically honored the martyrs of the July Revolution of 2024, recognizing their sacrifice against oppression. Through this spiritual gesture, Iran extended an implicit acknowledgment of those who gave their lives in that struggle, elevating their memory on an international stage.

BNP Vice Chairman and Noakhali-3 MP Barkat Ullah Bulu stated that Sheikh Mujibur Rahman did not want Bangladesh’s independence but instead aimed to become Pakistan’s chief minister. He made the remark on Saturday, July 4, during a rally at Chaumuhani Public Hall in Noakhali, organized against drugs, terrorism, and extortion. Bulu credited former President Ziaur Rahman with declaring the country’s independence from the battlefield. During his speech, Bulu criticized unqualified individuals who became mayors and MPs, alleging that such representatives formed armed groups involving drug dealers and teenage gangs, turning the country into a haven for crime. He warned that those involved in arms trading, robbery, and murder could face a military-style operation similar to “Operation Clean Heart.” Bulu urged religious leaders, teachers, and the public to build social awareness against drugs and called on the administration to act decisively. He linked the success of the government’s newly announced national budget to eliminating drugs, terrorism, extortion, and armed gangs from society.

A Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Court has directed the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) to investigate an extortion and defamation case filed against Face the People editor and publisher Saifur Sagar and investigation reporter Mohammad Yusuf. The order was issued on Sunday, July 5, 2026, after Mastul Foundation representative Abu Md Kamruzzaman filed the case. The court recorded the plaintiff’s statement and later instructed PBI to submit its report by August 10, according to the plaintiff’s lawyer Md Azad Rahman. According to the case statement, the accused allegedly demanded Tk 20,000 for publishing a report and Tk 15,000 for a press release on the Face the People online portal. They also reportedly sought a monthly payment of Tk 50,000 from Mastul Foundation to continue its activities. When the foundation refused, the accused allegedly threatened to harm its reputation. The complaint further states that on June 28, the accused published a report on the Face the People portal that damaged Mastul Foundation’s reputation, causing an alleged defamation loss of Tk 20 crore.

Police in Narail have arrested six members of an inter-district robbery gang following a three-day operation across Narail, Gopalganj, and Khulna districts. The arrests were made in connection with a robbery that took place on June 8 at a farmer’s house in Pakhimara village under Naragati police station. Law enforcement officials said they identified the suspects through investigation and later confirmed their locations through secret surveillance before conducting the raids. The arrested individuals include residents from Khulna and Narail districts, among them a goldsmith accused of purchasing stolen gold. During interrogation, the suspects admitted to committing the Pakhimara robbery. Police recovered melted gold ornaments looted during the incident. Except for the gold buyer, the others have multiple prior cases of theft, robbery, and snatching filed against them in various police stations. All six accused were sent to jail through the court on Sunday afternoon following their arrest and initial questioning.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi stated that normalization of relations with Israel will not be possible until Israel ends its occupation of Palestinian territories. Speaking on Sunday, Sisi emphasized that lasting peace and genuine stability cannot be achieved without ending occupation, halting aggression, restoring rights to their rightful owners, and ensuring security for all. Sisi, whose country became the first Arab state to sign a peace treaty with Israel in 1979, reiterated that a comprehensive peace agreement between Israel and Palestine is the only solution to the Middle East crisis. He said that fair peace would allow the region’s people to live in stability and prosperity. The Egyptian leader also urged the international community to uphold the Gaza ceasefire that took effect in October 2025, claiming that more than a thousand Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks since the truce began.

Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has questioned the credibility of a recent honor awarded to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Seychelles, describing it as an embarrassing event for India. In a statement posted on X, Asif raised doubts about the timing and authenticity of the award, claiming it was introduced only days before Modi’s visit. He alleged that the certificates were produced using low-quality artificial intelligence and contained spelling errors, though he provided no evidence. Asif further claimed that Modi was the first and only recipient of the honor, suggesting it reflected either propaganda or political bias. He argued that the incident had embarrassed India and criticized the publicity surrounding the award. India condemned Asif’s remarks, with NDTV reporting that Seychelles’ government rejected his claims. The Seychelles president’s office clarified that the “Order of the Guardian of the Blue Horizon” was established under national honors law and formally approved before Modi’s arrival. The exchange comes amid ongoing political and diplomatic tensions between Pakistan and India, reflecting continued friction between the two neighbors.