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.

Donald Trump dismissed Iran’s attack on U.S. bases as a ‘failed revenge,’ stating that no Americans were injured and damage was minimal. “No retaliation will follow,” Trump wrote. He emphasized that the Iranian missile strike exposed their entire military system and expressed hope that this would mark an end to hostility. Trump revealed that 14 missiles were fired—13 were intercepted, and the remaining one posed no threat. He thanked Iran for its advance notice, which helped avoid casualties, and called on Iran and Israel to pursue peace and cooperation.

Following Iran’s missile strike on a U.S. military base in Qatar, several Gulf states, including Qatar, Dubai, and Bahrain, closed their airspace on Monday. Flights are either turning back or diverting to alternate airports. FlightRadar24 confirmed multiple flights returning mid-route. The closure has disrupted schedules for airlines such as Qatar Airways and Emirates, causing widespread inconvenience to passengers.

BNP leader Aminul Haque condemned attempts at mob justice following the controversy involving former Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda. "Some individuals tried to enforce mob justice, but BNP firmly opposes such culture," he said. He asserted that BNP believes in the rule of law and will continue its struggle accordingly. Aminul criticized advisors showing sympathy to two former CECs who allegedly facilitated rigged elections to keep authoritarian forces in power. He emphasized BNP’s commitment to establishing a government of the people through the upcoming general elections in February and urged the nationwide distribution of BNP’s 31-point reform plan.

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Bahrain, and Lebanon have all condemned Iran's missile attack on Al-Udeid Air Base. In separate statements, they called the strike a threat to international law and regional stability. These nations expressed solidarity with the Qatari people and urged diplomatic dialogue as the only path forward to de-escalate tensions.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified that President Donald Trump merely raised a question, not a policy decision, about regime change in Iran. “Last night, the President asked, ‘If the Iranian regime won’t negotiate, why shouldn’t the Iranian people stand up to this cruel rule?’” she said. Leavitt stressed that the U.S. military posture remains unchanged and reiterated that the recent U.S. attack had crippled Iran’s nuclear program. She also dismissed the idea of closing the Strait of Hormuz as “foolish.”

A crude bomb (cocktail) was thrown at NCP’s Member Secretary Akhtar Hossain on Monday around 10:30 PM, leaving three people injured, the party confirmed. The attack occurred in front of Rupayan Trade Center in Banglamotor. The injured were identified as NCP leader Asif Uddin Samrat, youth organizer Abdur Rob, and labor wing leader Shafiqul Islam, who suffered injuries to their lips, ears, and eyes. Police official SI Mizanur Rahman stated that the bomb exploded in the middle of the road while several vehicles were passing. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage to identify which vehicle launched the attack.