Israel began planning a potential military strike on Iran in December, following the collapse of the Syrian government and the weakening of Hezbollah’s presence in the region, according to a report by The New York Times. The report states that the changing geopolitical landscape effectively opened the skies for Israeli operations. In February, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented a detailed dossier on Iran's nuclear program to then-U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. Trump reportedly took a more moderate stance but agreed to provide undisclosed intelligence support for a possible strike. The report further reveals that Trump claimed credit for the operation and hinted at direct U.S. involvement—making a diplomatic resolution increasingly unlikely.

A Dhaka court has approved remand for former Law Minister Anisul Huq, former Housing and Public Works Minister Engineer Mosharraf Hossain, and Bangladesh Peoples Party (BPP) Chairman Babul Sardar Chakhari in connection with two separate cases. The remand orders were issued in cases filed with Shahbagh and Paltan Model Police Stations. Anisul Huq has been placed on a five-day remand, while Engineer Mosharraf and Babul Sardar were each granted three-day remands. According to sources, the Shahbagh case relates to a murder during a mass uprising in Chankharpul, while the Paltan case involves an attempted murder during BNP’s political movement on October 28, 2023.

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Former International Crimes Tribunal prosecutor Barrister Turin Afroz, 52, has been formally shown arrested in connection with a murder case. The case involves the death of 12-year-old Shahid Arafat Hussain, a fifth-grade student who participated in a protest in Uttara on August 5 last year, demanding a one-point agenda related to the national uprising. During the protest, he was allegedly shot by police and ruling party activists. He died at the Combined Military Hospital on December 22 after months of treatment.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a phone call with former U.S. President Donald Trump, said that the U.S. played no role in the recent India-Pakistan skirmish or any trade negotiations. He stated that on May 9, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance issued a warning that Pakistan might carry out a large-scale attack, prompting India to prepare in advance. Following a missile and drone assault by Pakistan, India retaliated with significant strikes on Pakistani military facilities. Modi reiterated that India has never accepted, nor will it ever accept, third-party mediation on Kashmir. He also invited Trump to attend the upcoming Quad Summit.

Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Police (DB) have arrested six individuals, including the mastermind, in connection with a broad-daylight robbery in Mirpur where a money exchange businessman was shot and robbed of BDT 22 lakh. The incident occurred on May 27 near the Mirpur-10 intersection. As the victim was en route to his money exchange office, the assailants intercepted him and opened fire before fleeing with the cash. DB police recovered a foreign-made firearm, a vehicle used in the crime, and a portion of the stolen money. A detailed briefing is scheduled for Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.

BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia will visit Evercare Hospital in Bashundhara this evening for a scheduled health check-up. Shayrul Kabir Khan of BNP's media wing confirmed that she will leave her Gulshan residence at 6:00 p.m. for the hospital.

Iran’s Chief of Armed Forces, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, announced that Iran is preparing to launch a “punitive operation” against what he described as the “occupying Zionist regime.” He stated that prior Iranian responses were mainly warnings or defensive actions. “This time, it will be different,” Mousavi warned. He urged residents of Israeli cities like Tel Aviv and Haifa to evacuate to save their lives, adding, “Don’t become casualties of Netanyahu’s brutal ambitions.” Mousavi emphasized that Iran has never bowed to aggression and does not intend to do so now.

The Iranian government has issued a warning to its citizens against using WhatsApp, Telegram, and other location-based apps, claiming they are being used by Israel to track and attack individuals. State media IRIB reported the announcement on Tuesday. In response, a WhatsApp spokesperson stated: “We are deeply concerned that such false accusations might be used as a pretext to block our services. We do not track users’ precise locations, nor do we retain message logs or share user data with governments at scale.”

Despite being absent in the previous round, Jamaat-e-Islami participated in the second phase of the National Consensus Commission’s ongoing discussions. The meeting was held at the Foreign Service Academy at 11:30 a.m., where the party was represented by its Nayeb-e-Ameer, Dr. Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher. Today’s agenda reportedly included discussions on the National Coordination Council (NCC), the upcoming presidential election, and district-level coordination proposals. Around 30 parties and alliances took part in the talks.

The government has issued the “July Uprising Martyrs’ Welfare and Rehabilitation Ordinance 2025,” aimed at supporting families of those killed or injured in the July civilian uprising. According to the ordinance, any attempt to fraudulently claim medical, financial, or rehabilitation support through misinformation, falsified documents, or concealment of facts will be considered a criminal offense. Penalties include up to two years in prison, a fine of BDT 200,000, or double the amount of financial assistance claimed. The ordinance categorizes casualties as either “July Martyrs” (those killed) or “July Warriors” (those injured), with the injured further divided into three categories: critically injured, seriously injured, and injured.

At an event marking the birthday of Zubaida Rahman, BNP senior leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi alleged that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina rewrote the country’s history and textbooks according to her personal preferences—something that, he argued, would not have been possible in a democratic system. Rizvi claimed that Bangladesh’s democratic crisis persists, and significant efforts are still needed to restore democratic governance. He accused Sheikh Hasina of running a 16-year-long smear campaign against the BNP, which, he says, continues to this day. Rizvi also stated that under Tarique Rahman’s leadership, the BNP is actively working to bring back democracy. He further criticized the ruling government’s treatment of Zubaida Rahman, stating that even she was not spared from state repression, harassment, and false legal charges.

A Washington D.C.-based human rights organization reports that Israeli airstrikes across Iran have killed at least 585 people and injured 1,326 others. Among the dead are 239 civilians and 126 security personnel. Iran has not consistently released casualty figures but, according to its last official update on Monday, the death toll stood at 224 with 1,277 injured.

Eric Trump, son of Donald Trump and executive at the Trump Organization, has unveiled a new venture named Trump Mobile. The company will exclusively sell smartphones made in the United States. The first model, dubbed T1, is expected to hit the market in about two and a half months, but pre-orders are already underway. The project marks the Trump Organization's entry into competition with tech giants like Apple and Samsung.

Global oil prices have surged following intensified military exchanges between Israel and Iran. On Tuesday, Brent crude jumped by $3.22 (4.4%), reaching $76.45 per barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose by $3.07 (4.28%), settling at $74.84 per barrel. Reports indicate Iran has slightly reduced gas production after Israeli strikes targeted key gas fields.