Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei shared a video on X (formerly Twitter), showcasing Israeli airstrikes in Gaza and scenes of civilian suffering. The video also featured footage of Iran’s missile attack on Israel, followed by jubilant reactions from supporters and the resulting destruction in Israel. In his post, Khamenei wrote, “These missiles brought joy to the honorable people of the world.”

Hezbollah Deputy Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem stated that the organization, along with the Islamic Resistance Movement, fully supports Iran’s legitimate and sovereign rights and stands against the hostility of the United States and "the cancerous tumor, Israel." Qassem said, “We are not neutral. Threats by Donald Trump to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are not just an attack on Iran, but on the entire region.” He added that Hezbollah will respond as it deems appropriate to such aggression by the U.S. and Israel.

Allegations have emerged that 23 individuals affiliated with banned political organizations—including Chhatra League, Jubo League, Swechchhasebak League, and Jamaat-Shibir—have been included in three newly-formed Chhatra Dal committees in Bogura in exchange for money. According to the complaints, 18 were placed in the district committee, three in the city committee, and two in the Government Azizul Haque College branch. Disgruntled members who were denied positions submitted a memorandum to Tarique Rahman demanding expulsion of the alleged infiltrators and recognition of loyal activists. They also began a hunger strike, which was later called off following assurances from senior party leaders.

In separate gazette notifications issued Thursday, the government has sent five secretaries and one Grade-1 official into compulsory retirement. The officials are: Kazi Enamul Hasan, Director General of Bangladesh Employees Welfare Board Sukesh Kumar Sarkar, Director General of National Academy for Planning and Development Muhammad Ibrahim, Chairman of the Land Appeal Board Dr. Md. Shahid Ullah, Rector of National Academy for Development Administration Mohammad Salah Uddin, OSD Secretary Additionally, Dr. Lipika Bhadra, Chairman of Bangladesh Sugar and Food Industries Corporation, a Grade-1 position, has also been sent into compulsory retirement. As per standard procedure, no official reason was cited in the notifications.

The World Bank has approved a $640 million loan for Bangladesh to strengthen energy security and improve air quality. Gail Martin, the World Bank Country Director for Bangladesh, stated, “It is crucial to address the challenges of limited gas supply and urban air pollution in Bangladesh. These two projects will contribute to economic growth, enhance productivity, and create employment opportunities.” Of the total, $350 million will be allocated to enhance energy sector security, while $290 million will be used for the Clean Air Project, which aims to adopt a comprehensive approach to tackling air pollution.

Between Wednesday morning and 8:00 AM Thursday, 248 new dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). No new fatalities were reported during this period. So far this year, a total of 6,926 dengue patients have been hospitalized. Among them, 59.2% are male and 40.8% are female. The total number of dengue-related deaths this year stands at 30.

BNP leader Abdus Salam has emphasized that the public still views the BNP as an honest political party and that this reputation must be their strength in winning people’s support. “People believe BNP is honest. They think BNP will never commit injustice. BNP is number one in terms of integrity. So, we must capture people’s hearts with that honesty,” he said. Salam acknowledged that there might be isolated incidents of wrongdoing within the party but stressed that action has been taken against those responsible. “Many central leaders know that Tarique Rahman has cut off communication with several individuals. If he doesn’t answer someone’s call, you can guess why,” he added. Criticizing delays in internal reforms and disciplinary actions, Salam warned that these issues cannot be dragged on indefinitely under the pretext of reform or investigation. Referring to Sheikh Hasina, he said, “Hasina sometimes says she’ll suddenly appear—yet she remains the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.” He concluded by calling on Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus to intervene, saying, “Dr. Yunus, you must stop this conspiracy. There’s no alternative to elected government and elections to put an end to this.”

In Barguna’s Amtali Sadar Union, Firoz Khan, the convener of the Union Youth League and a UP member, reportedly coerced the chairman into signing a duty letter by threatening him, saying, “Either sign it or come to the police station.” The incident took place at a local tea stall, where Firoz Khan compelled Chairman Zahidul Islam Mithu Mridha to sign a document assigning Firoz responsibility. Prior to this, there were allegations against Firoz for preventing the chairman from attending council meetings. According to the forced letter, due to the chairman’s illness, Firoz Khan (also known as Taposh), the UP member of Ward No. 2, has been assigned chairman duties from June 19 to July 10.

A February survey by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) reveals that just 27.24% of citizens feel they can openly express their opinions about government activities. The survey shows 27.87% of urban residents and 26.94% of rural residents believe they have this freedom regarding political issues. Gender-wise, 31.86% of men feel they have the liberty to voice opinions on government actions, compared to only 23.02% of women. Additionally, only 21.19% of citizens believe they have influence over political processes, with 26.55% of men and 17.81% of women sharing this view.

Professor Mia Golam Porwar, a leader of Jamaat-e-Islami, emphasized the importance of remembering death, stating, “Our time of death is fixed; we must pass away at that appointed time.” Speaking at the funeral of Sirajul Islam Motlib, former Amir of Moulvibazar district Jamaat, Porwar reflected on the late leader’s life as a true embodiment of the Islamic movement’s teachings. He praised Motlib’s character, mentioning that the book A Little Sweet Smile and the Islamic Movement mirrors the life of Dewan Sirajul Islam, who was known for his warmth and closeness with people.

In a statement marking World Refugee Day, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman declared the party’s full solidarity with forcibly displaced people worldwide and pledged ongoing support for international repatriation initiatives. Highlighting the Rohingya crisis, Rahman noted that Bangladesh hosts over 1.4 million Rohingya in the world’s largest refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar. “This issue is a severe burden for Bangladesh,” he said, urging the global community to hold Myanmar accountable and push for a sustainable resolution.

BNP leader Syed Emran Saleh Prince emphasized that while party members should earn legally and ethically, wealth accumulation should not be their sole focus. “Patriotism and public service must be the guiding principles for political activists,” he said. Prince also warned against complacency ahead of the next general election, urging party members to engage with communities at the grassroots level. He stated that disciplinary breaches and actions harming the party's image would no longer be tolerated, and reiterated the party’s demand for free and fair elections before the upcoming Ramadan.

South Korea’s military has confirmed that North Korea launched 10 multiple-launch missiles from Sunan, near Pyongyang, toward the northwest. While specific details are still limited, officials noted that the projectiles are believed to be short-range ballistic missiles. Such missile tests violate United Nations Security Council resolutions, which North Korea continues to disregard.

Professor Ali Riaz, Vice-Chair of the National Consensus Commission, stated that nearly all political parties support reforming Bangladesh’s presidential election system, currently outlined in Article 48(1) of the Constitution. The second round of discussions also addressed the idea of a bicameral legislature, with broad agreement on a 100-seat upper house. There was further debate on limiting prime ministerial terms. The talks, held in a cordial atmosphere, involved 30 political parties. The next session will be held on Sunday, aiming for consensus on key national issues.

According to Reuters, Turkey is intensifying efforts to develop an integrated air and missile defense system using domestically produced radar and weapons technologies. The initiative aims to boost preparedness for potential military conflicts. During recent Israeli strikes on Iran, Turkey reportedly launched quick reaction alert aircraft and maintained aerial patrols along its borders despite no irregular migration flow from Iran, indicating heightened vigilance.