The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported that Iran launched missiles toward Israeli territory just moments after former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel. In a statement on Tuesday, the IDF confirmed: “A short while ago, missile launches from Iran toward Israeli territory were detected. Air defense systems have been activated in response, and residents have been instructed to remain in protected areas.” Earlier, Trump had declared, “Both Iran and Israel have agreed to a full and comprehensive ceasefire.”

The army has detained Hanif Mia, secretary of the Uttara West Thana unit of BNP’s volunteer wing, on charges of inciting a mob during the arrest of former Chief Election Commissioner Nurul Huda. Uttara West Police Station OC Md Hafizur Rahman confirmed the arrest on Monday night, adding that a police team had been dispatched to bring him to the station. Operations to detain others involved in the incident are ongoing.

Kuwait and Bahrain have reopened their airspace after temporarily closing it following Iranian missile attacks on U.S. military installations in Qatar. Dubai authorities confirmed that airport operations have fully resumed. Qatar’s Civil Aviation Authority also issued a statement noting that air traffic has returned to normal.

Several military bases in Iraq, including Imam Ali, Balad, and Taji, have come under attack amid the Iran-Israel conflict. There have also been reports of drone strikes near Baghdad International Airport. Al Jazeera reported these developments, although the perpetrators remain unidentified. Iranian media outlet Tasnim reported hearing two large explosions inside Balad base, which was once the second-largest U.S. military installation in Iraq.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Following the announcement, global oil prices have been falling sharply. Brent crude prices dropped an additional 4%, settling near $68 per barrel, continuing the downward trend from a 7% drop in the previous session. Meanwhile, stock markets in Asia have seen a significant rise, with major indices in Japan, South Korea, and Australia posting gains.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran has made it clear Israel initiated the conflict and Tehran has no interest in continuing the war. “So far, no agreement on ceasefire has been finalized. But if Israel stops its illegal attacks on the Iranian people by the set deadline of 4 AM, Iran will have no intention of continuing the war,” he said. However, it’s noteworthy that the declared deadline has already passed.

Reuters has reported, quoting a U.S. official, that Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani mediated between the U.S. and Iran to secure Tehran’s agreement to a ceasefire in the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. The breakthrough reportedly came after direct telephone conversations between Qatari and Iranian officials. The report further states that U.S. President Biden had obtained Israel’s consent for the ceasefire and then sought Qatar’s assistance in convincing Iran to agree.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated on social media that Iran has not attacked anyone but will not tolerate aggression from others under any circumstances. He wrote, “We will never bow to aggression—this is the logic of the Iranian nation.” Earlier, Iran’s IRGC reportedly launched missile strikes at the U.S. military base Al-Udeid in Qatar, along with reports of attacks on another U.S. base in Iraq.

Following a liaison committee meeting with Gono Forum, BNP leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury reiterated that BNP will form a national government to implement its 31-point reform proposal if it comes to power. "We have fought against fascism together, and that will continue up to the election," he said. He stressed that post-election, they would institutionalize democracy with the combined effort of all allied forces. Khasru noted that the election schedule has not yet been declared and that they will wait for an announcement closer to the polling date. Gono Forum leader Mizanur Rahman mentioned that uncertainties over the election were resolved during the London meetings and suggested that the agreed reforms be tabled in parliament without delay.

Adviser Farooq-e-Azam announced that those injured during the July 2024 mass uprising will begin receiving monthly allowances starting next month. Additionally, they will be entitled to free lifetime treatment at government medical hospitals. He emphasized that while it took 54 years to finalize the official list of freedom fighters, the list of martyrs and injured from the July uprising has been completed in just 7-8 months. The government is also introducing programs to help rehabilitate these fighters through employment or entrepreneurship based on their individual qualifications. A separate department has already been established for their rehabilitation. Farooq-e-Azam further added that if there are demands to trace the whereabouts of those missing since the uprising, applications will be considered—even using DNA from mass graves if necessary.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has praised China's leadership role in regional politics, calling it a "positive initiative." During a bilateral meeting with the CPC delegation at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Fakhrul expressed hope that China’s constructive engagement would expand from bilateral to multilateral platforms. BNP’s media cell member Shayrul Kabir said the meeting was led by Li Hongzhong, Politburo member of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress. The Chinese side welcomed the BNP delegation at the start of the meeting. During the talks, Li Hongzhong extended an invitation to BNP’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman to visit China.

Teachers from non-MPO educational institutions have staged protests wearing symbolic burial shrouds, demanding inclusion in the Monthly Payment Order (MPO) scheme. On Monday, they marched from the National Press Club to Topkhana Road, vowing to continue their protest until their demands are met. The teachers claim that at least 3,000 institutions were unfairly excluded from the MPO list due to political biases during the previous administration, despite the teachers having no political affiliations. They urged the government to rectify this injustice and ensure fair treatment for all educators.

President Donald Trump has announced that Iran and Israel have agreed to a full ceasefire, set to take effect within six hours. According to the agreement, Iran will observe the ceasefire for the first 12 hours, followed by Israel for the next 12. Afterward, the official end of hostilities will be declared. Trump described the conflict as the “12-Day War,” warning that prolonged war could have devastated the Middle East. “That didn’t happen, and it won’t,” he added.

Rashed Pradhan has described June 23, known as Palashi Day, as a symbol of betrayal in Bengal’s history. “It’s ironic that the Awami League was founded on this day of treachery,” he said, likening Sheikh Hasina’s alleged manipulation of elections to Mir Jafar’s betrayal at the Battle of Plassey. He urged the public to resist anyone attempting to ‘sell out’ Bangladesh to foreign powers, drawing parallels between the historical and contemporary betrayal of national interests. He also questioned those who remain silent on India’s influence over Bangladesh, asking how they differ from historical traitors.

Bangladesh’s Islamic Movement party has called the current stalemate in government offices “unprecedented” and demanded urgent steps to restore normalcy. While acknowledging the contributions of public servants to national progress, the party criticized widespread corruption and inefficiency. They stated that while reforms in revenue and employment regulations have caused unrest, disrupting public services or holding the public hostage is unacceptable. The party condemned recent protests in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) and urged all disputes to be resolved logically through dialogue.