A BNP leader in Daudkandi, Cumilla, allegedly attacked Krishak Dal convener Ahmed Hossain Talukder after not receiving a desired post in the local union committee. The incident occurred Thursday night following the announcement of the new Goalmari Union BNP committee. The accused, Mizanur Rahman Pradhan, now faces a show-cause notice from the party. Central BNP leaders condemned the attack, demanding the perpetrators be brought to justice. Talukder is receiving treatment, while Pradhan has yet to respond to the allegations.

Masud Saeedi stated that just as the demand for a caretaker government by Jamaat-e-Islami in 1984 was initially misunderstood but later accepted as justified, the demand for elections under a Proportional Representation (PR) system will also gain support over time. He emphasized that the PR system safeguards voting rights, reduces corruption and nomination trade, and ensures meaningful representation. Saeedi called for the implementation of this system to realize the dream of an equitable Bangladesh—one that requires justice for past genocides and systemic reforms. He warned that holding elections without foundational reforms could lead to the resurgence of fascism, which the public will reject.

The National Revolutionary Council has staged a protest against the proposed opening of a United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Dhaka. The organization claims that Bangladesh’s human rights situation is improving since the fall of the Hasina government, making such an office unnecessary. Instead, they urge the UN to establish offices in Gaza, Kashmir, and Rakhine to address more pressing humanitarian concerns. Speakers at the protest harshly criticized certain UN policies, including the appointment of LGBTQ envoys, and condemned the genocide by Israel and the silence of global powers. They called for urgent international action to halt atrocities in Muslim-majority regions.

NCP's Southern Organizer Hasnat Abdullah said their primary goal is an election preceded by justice and reforms. Speaking to reporters in Thakurgaon after the July March, he stated that they are visiting the families of those martyred and injured in the July uprising. He emphasized that while elections are necessary, they must follow a framework of justice and structural reform. Central leaders, including Convener Nahid Islam and Member Secretary Akhter Hossain, were present during the statement.

Within hours of the Trump-Putin phone call, Russia launched one of its most severe assaults on Kyiv, Ukraine, using a combination of drones and missiles. Of 539 drones launched, 476 were intercepted, but the attack left one dead and 23 injured. The city was engulfed in smoke, fire, and widespread damage. Local authorities described it as one of the most intense attacks in the past three years. Public anger rose over the Trump administration’s continued halt on military aid. The strike also worsened air pollution, prompting health warnings across Kyiv.

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi announced that the party has taken action against 4,000–5,000 members since August 5 under Tarique Rahman’s "zero-tolerance" policy. Speaking at a press briefing in Nayapaltan, Rizvi emphasized that no individual engaging in unethical or violent behavior under the BNP name would be spared. Following incidents in districts like Chilmari, Comilla, Bhola, Lalmonirhat, and Mohakhali, several leaders have been expelled or suspended.

Russian President Vladimir Putin postponed his departure from a conference on Thursday to take a scheduled call with U.S. President Donald Trump—their sixth public conversation since Trump’s second term began. Apologizing to the attendees, Putin joked, “Trump might get angry if I keep him waiting.” The call occurred amid growing geopolitical tensions, as U.S. military aid to Ukraine was paused and Russia intensified its military operations. Reports also suggest Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was scheduled to join the conversation.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader since 1989, was imprisoned and tortured in Tehran’s infamous Ebrat Prison during the 1960s and 1970s under the Shah’s regime. His revolutionary activities and multiple arrests by SAVAK, the Shah’s secret police, marked his early struggle. Now a powerful Middle Eastern figure, Khamenei’s harsh imprisonment and resistance are commemorated at the Ebrat Museum, which preserves the prison’s brutal history and the stories of many political and religious prisoners.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was asked to leave the Oval Office during a high-level defense meeting led by former President Donald Trump, according to NBC News. Lacking proper security clearance, his presence reportedly raised concern among officials. However, Daily Mail reports that Zuckerberg voluntarily stepped out at the President’s request and later held a separate meeting with Trump. While Zuckerberg’s political stance has shifted over time, he was seen as supportive of Trump’s 2024 re-election campaign and attended the 2025 inauguration.

Peru’s President Dina Boluarte has doubled her monthly salary to 35,500 soles (about $10,000), sparking widespread criticism amid the country’s economic struggles. With only a 2% approval rating, Boluarte’s decision contrasts sharply with the national minimum wage of 1,025 soles ($288). Many citizens view the raise as insensitive during a time of hardship. Boluarte assumed office in 2022 after the impeachment of former president Pedro Castillo and has faced several controversies since, including accusations of ignoring rising crime rates.

Over 1,500 flights were canceled in France on July 3 and 4 due to a strike by air traffic controllers, affecting more than 300,000 passengers. The strike, condemned by Airlines for Europe, occurred during the busy summer travel season, forcing thousands to cancel their plans. Major airports including Nice, Paris Orly, and Charles de Gaulle saw significant cancellations. The French Civil Aviation Authority reported 933 cancellations on Thursday alone, with 272 out of 1,000 controllers participating in the strike.

On July 5, 2024, nationwide student groups organized awareness campaigns, protests, and class boycotts demanding the abolition of the quota system in government jobs. Coordinators of the anti-discrimination student movement carried out both online and offline programs across the country. The previous evening, movement leader Nahid Islam announced a three-day action plan: public engagement on July 5, protest rallies from universities and colleges on July 6, and a complete boycott of classes and exams on July 7. Dhaka University students showed solidarity by actively participating. Meanwhile, the “White Panel,” a pro-BNP-Jamaat teachers’ group, expressed concern over a High Court ruling partially invalidating a government circular on quotas and supported the students’ cause.

After a 12-day intense conflict with Israel, Iran has reopened its airspace, including Tehran’s major airports and others across the country. Flights, both domestic and international, will operate from 5 AM to 6 PM except in Isfahan and Tabriz, where flights will resume once infrastructure is ready. The airspace was closed following an Israeli airstrike on June 13, with Iran retaliating by missile attacks on Tel Aviv. A U.S.-brokered ceasefire took effect on June 24, leading to the reopening.

A Barisal court has directed police to file a case under the Speedy Trial Act against Nurul Haque Nur, President of the Gono Adhikar Parishad, General Secretary Rashed Khan, and over 100 party activists in connection with an attack on the Jatiya Party office in Barisal. Nur has been named as the prime accused, with 25 individuals specifically mentioned and 70–80 others listed as unidentified. The Kotwali Police Station Officer-in-Charge has been ordered to register the case accordingly. Gono Adhikar leaders in Barisal claim they were unaware of the incident but promised to respond through legal channels if necessary.

At least seven people were killed and several others injured following a powerful explosion in Syria’s central Hama province. The blast occurred after a fire broke out in a fuel tanker in a rural area located north of Damascus and southwest of Aleppo. Local media reported the incident citing a source from the provincial police. The number of casualties is considered preliminary and may rise. The cause of the explosion remains unknown, but authorities have launched an investigation to determine what triggered the deadly blast.