The High Court has set July 7 as the date for hearing a rule that questions the constitutionality of a provision in the 15th Amendment, which allows the Speaker of Parliament to administer the oath to the President instead of the Chief Justice. Earlier, on March 10, Supreme Court lawyer Shahidullah Farazi filed a writ petition seeking directives to reinstate the original provision of the 1972 Constitution, under which the Chief Justice was responsible for administering the presidential oath. In the rule, the court asked why the provision of the 15th Amendment—replacing the Chief Justice with the Speaker—should not be declared contradictory to the original Constitution and declared void. The rule was issued to determine whether this amendment contradicts the fundamental structure of the 1972 Constitution. The Secretary to the Law Ministry, the Secretary of the Cabinet Division, and the Registrar General of the Supreme Court have been asked to respond to the rule.

Iran has declared it will persist with uranium enrichment according to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, despite recent U.S. missile strikes on its nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Following these attacks, Iran launched missile strikes on Israeli cities, escalating the conflict. Israeli authorities report casualties on both sides, with Iran citing over 400 dead and thousands injured. The ongoing tension follows Israel’s sudden offensive on June 13 targeting Iranian military and nuclear sites, with Iran retaliating through ballistic missile strikes.

Former Chief Election Commissioner K.M. Nurul Huda has been granted a four-day remand by the Dhaka court in a case accusing him of orchestrating a fraudulent election. He was arrested on June 22 in Uttara and later produced before the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate. The case, filed by the BNP, names 24 accused including three former election commissioners. Investigators requested a 10-day remand for thorough investigation, but the court approved four days. Social media showed scenes of his arrest by local residents.

The ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) has officially invited Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of Bangladesh’s BNP, to visit China. A nine-member BNP delegation recently traveled to Beijing, where they met with CPC Politburo member and National People’s Congress Deputy Chairman Li Hongzhong at the People’s Great Hall. The meeting aimed to strengthen bilateral relations, deepen political understanding, and enhance regional cooperation. Both parties expressed optimism about opening a new chapter in their political relationship and expanding collaboration in regional geopolitics.

Police have applied for a 10-day remand of former CEC KM Nurul Huda, citing 11 grounds related to allegations of election manipulation. Among the accusations: failure to ensure a free and inclusive 2018 general election, misuse of constitutional power through partisan administration, manipulating election results, issuing false statements and gazettes to favor a particular party, and acting as the central figure in a fascist system. Authorities claim further investigation is needed to uncover the extent of the alleged rigging and financial transactions.

Professor Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor, inaugurated the nationwide Cub Carnival organized by Bangladesh Scouts on Monday at Shapla Hall, located in his Tejgaon office in Dhaka. He also presented the Shapla Cub Award to the winners. According to a press statement, the carnival is being held simultaneously at 527 locations across the country.

At a Dhaka event, Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus praised the bravery of Bangladeshi Scouts who died during the July Revolution, calling their sacrifice unprecedented in global Scouting history. Speaking at the Bangladesh Scouts Cub Carnival, he recalled his own Scouting journey and emphasized the value of global exposure for youth. He encouraged Scouts to help others as they move forward in life. Gallantry Awards were given to families of eight martyred Scouts, and Shapla Cub Awards were presented to competition winners.

At least 10 members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were killed and several others injured in an Israeli airstrike on Sunday in Yazd Province, according to Al Jazeera. Israel claims its ongoing military campaign, which began on June 13, has already killed over two dozen Iranian military commanders and nuclear scientists.

After a 10-day shutdown due to escalating tensions with Iran, Israel has reopened Ben Gurion Airport. The country is operating limited repatriation flights to evacuate foreign nationals and bring back Israeli citizens. On Monday, 24 flights are scheduled with a maximum of 50 passengers each, prioritizing humanitarian and national security cases. Around 40,000 tourists were stranded during the closure. Strict access protocols are in place at the airport, and passengers must arrive no more than two hours early when using public transport.

French President Emmanuel Macron has cautioned against rising uncontrolled tensions in the Middle East, emphasizing that harsh military responses will not bring desired results. Speaking after a U.S. airstrike on Iran’s nuclear sites, Macron called for renewed diplomatic and technical talks as the only solution to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. He urged restraint, warned of regional instability risks, and appealed to Iran and other nations to avoid actions that could worsen the situation. Macron is set to attend the upcoming NATO summit.

Despite recent U.S. attacks, Iran remains committed to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), according to Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi. He stated that Iran would continue to enrich uranium for peaceful and energy-related purposes under the NPT framework. However, he also warned that ongoing assaults have rendered dialogue meaningless. “We do not negotiate for the sake of negotiation,” he added.

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin met with Iran’s Foreign Minister amid tensions following U.S. attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities. While condemning the strikes, Russia’s Kremlin insists it will not intervene militarily due to its ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Analysts believe Iran may seek to negotiate with former U.S. President Trump, with Putin acting as mediator. Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev criticized the U.S. attacks, warning that Trump has initiated a new phase of conflict, while Iran’s nuclear program likely continues despite the strikes.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has requested more active support from Russian President Vladimir Putin following recent US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi delivered a letter from Khamenei during a Moscow visit, seeking stronger Russian backing against US and Israeli aggression. Russia expressed concern over Middle East instability but has not publicly condemned the US nuclear actions. Tehran remains unsatisfied with current support, expecting Russia to take a more significant role amid escalating tensions.

Dismissed and imprisoned BDR members and their families began a march from National Shaheed Minar toward the Chief Adviser’s residence near Jamuna on June 23, demanding justice. Police stopped the march near Shahbagh police station using barricades. Their demands include re-investigation of the Pilkhana massacre trial, release of innocent detainees, and compensation with reinstatement of dismissed members. They accuse past and current governments of inaction and restrictions on the investigation commission. Police say the situation remains under control.

A spokesperson for North Korea’s Foreign Ministry condemned the U.S. airstrikes on Iran as a violation of the UN Charter. Blaming Israel's ongoing military actions and land-grabbing policies for the crisis, the official claimed such behavior is enabled by Western support. “The international community must unite in condemning and rejecting the provocative and confrontational actions of the U.S. and Israel,” the statement read.