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.

As Iran and Israel exchanged attacks for the fourth consecutive day, U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly convened a meeting with his national security team in the White House Situation Room. Trump, who was attending the G7 Summit in Canada, cut his visit short to return to Washington for the emergency session. Earlier, Trump had urged residents of Tehran to evacuate amid escalating tensions.

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.

Pakistan has strongly rejected allegations of supplying ballistic missiles (non-nuclear) to Iran amid the escalating Iran-Israel conflict. Referring to a fabricated statement circulating online, Pakistan clarified that it has neither supported Iran militarily nor issued any nuclear threats against Israel. Officials dismissed the rumors as baseless and accused Indian media of spreading propaganda to malign Pakistan.

French President Emmanuel Macron revealed that U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a ceasefire between Iran and Israel during talks at the G7 summit. Macron emphasized that the proposal includes initiating a truce followed by broader negotiations. He expressed France’s support if such a ceasefire can be achieved. Meanwhile, Trump warned Tehran residents to evacuate and reiterated his stance that Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons. However, he declined to sign any joint G7 declaration regarding the Iran-Israel conflict.

Amid intensified hostilities between Iran and Israel, the Chinese Embassy in Israel has urged its citizens to leave the country as soon as possible. In a statement on WeChat on Tuesday, the embassy emphasized that Chinese nationals should cross land borders and leave the region at their earliest convenience, prioritizing their safety. The embassy specifically advised traveling towards Jordan, noting that civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure are mounting as the conflict escalates.

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.

U.S. President Donald Trump warned all Iranians to leave Tehran immediately via a post on Truth Social, sparking international concern. He claimed the day’s casualties could have been avoided if Iran had accepted his proposed deal and reiterated that Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes hit residential areas in eastern Tehran after ordering civilians to evacuate. The number of casualties remains unknown as hostilities between Iran and Israel escalate with ongoing missile and drone attacks from both sides.

Iranian authorities claim to have dismantled a drone factory in Tehran allegedly operated by Israel’s Mossad. The operation, conducted in Tehran and Alborz provinces, led to the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of over 200 kg of explosives, drone components, and a vehicle. Officials say Mossad was planning sabotage operations using explosive-laden drones targeting strategic sites. The move follows a spike in tensions after Israeli airstrikes on Iranian cities and Iran's retaliatory attacks on key cities in Israel, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.

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.