The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has targeted the live broadcast headquarters of Israeli Channel 14 in Haifa with a missile strike, according to Al Jazeera. This comes days after Israeli forces bombed the headquarters of Iran’s state-run broadcaster IRIB in Tehran, an act Iran condemned as a grave violation of human rights.

European diplomats have urged the United States to intervene and stop Israeli airstrikes in Iran, appealing for reduced violence and dialogue. When asked if he would pressure Israel to heed these calls, U.S. President Donald Trump replied, “Israel is winning right now and doing very well. It’s hard to tell the winning side what to do in this situation.” His response indicates reluctance to intervene against ongoing Israeli attacks in Iran, implying no immediate U.S. interference is forthcoming.

Dorothy Shea, the US Deputy Ambassador to the UN, mistakenly said, “The Israeli government has also spread chaos, terrorism, and suffering,” before quickly correcting herself to say, “Iran’s government has also spread chaos, terrorism, and suffering.” Shea emphasized that Iran was ideologically and materially behind Hamas’ deadly attack on Israel in October 2023. She also highlighted that Iran had launched hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israel in two separate assaults last year.

Nazmul Hasan Abhi, leader of the Volunteer Party, stated that BNP’s politics revolve around achieving their vision through changing times. “During the long rule of the fascist government, the people of Bangladesh were deprived of freedom of speech, democracy, and fundamental rights,” he said. Abhi noted that many leaders and activists from their volunteer group suffered enforced disappearances, killings, and harassment. Thanks to the combined student and people’s revolution alongside their movement, the people of Bengal have regained freedom. He expressed hope that a fair election would restore full democracy. Additionally, Abhi mentioned a tree-planting initiative aimed at raising public awareness about the urgent need to protect endangered native plant species. In honor of the late Shahid Zia’s death anniversary, 3,000 saplings will be planted over a month in Dhamrai municipality and 16 surrounding unions.

Israel’s Chief of Staff, Herzi Halevi, has warned Israeli citizens to brace for a long conflict with Iran, stating that dismantling Iran’s military capabilities could take significant time. Addressing the public, he said Iran had been preparing for Israel’s destruction for years, reaching a critical point in recent months. According to Halevi, Israel launched its offensive when Iran had 2,500 surface-to-surface missiles, and without intervention, Iran could have amassed 8,000 within two years. He justified the strikes, claiming Iran posed an existential threat to Israel.

A trilateral meeting of foreign secretaries from Bangladesh, China, and Pakistan was held in China's Yunnan province on Friday. The three countries agreed to establish a joint working group to enhance cooperation. In a statement, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said China expressed its interest in deeper engagement with South Asian countries. Pakistan’s foreign secretary highlighted Islamabad’s readiness to collaborate with China and Bangladesh on trade, investment, agriculture, digital economy, environmental protection, marine science, green infrastructure, culture, education, and people-to-people exchanges. The three nations pledged to work together on areas of mutual interest.

Iraq has accused Israel of violating its airspace with 50 warplanes, entering from the Syria-Jordan border and flying over Basra, Najaf, and Karbala. The incident was reported by Iraq’s UN representative just before a Security Council meeting. Iraq condemned the breach as a violation of international law and UN resolutions, warning that such actions threaten sacred sites and could provoke strong public reactions. The tensions come amid ongoing Israeli attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities and retaliatory strikes by Tehran.

A student from the Finance Department of the University of Chittagong (CU) attempted suicide on Thursday after being denied the opportunity to have an exam script re-evaluated. The incident occurred when the student, disheartened by the lack of response from university authorities, tried to jump from the fifth-floor railing of the administrative building. A university employee intervened just in time and pulled him to safety. Sources say the student was the only one among 124 candidates in a final exam course to receive a failing grade. He claimed that his performance did not warrant failure and that a re-evaluation by a different examiner would prove he had passed, stating he missed the passing mark by just one point.

Dhaka continues to struggle with hazardous air quality, ranking 7th among the world’s 125 most polluted cities, according to Swiss-based air quality monitoring organization IQAir. The Air Quality Index (AQI) score for Dhaka currently stands at 122, which falls into the category deemed “unhealthy for sensitive groups.” Topping the list today is Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, with an AQI of 147, followed by Batam, Indonesia (139), and Delhi, India (139). IQAir reports that prolonged exposure to such air conditions poses serious health risks, particularly to children, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory issues.

GOP (Gonotantrik Oikko Parishad) leader Rashed Khan has called for a complete overhaul of the current system of governance under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, labeling it authoritarian and repressive. Speaking at a recent event, Khan said, “Reforming the state begins with dismantling the authoritarian model of governance introduced during Hasina’s rule. We have been crushed under the weight of her fascist system.” He emphasized the significance of public participation in past mass movements, especially in July 2024 and 2018, and praised the role of Jagannath University’s Journalist Association during the July uprising. However, he criticized the lack of reform in the media even after 10 months of the movement’s momentum. “Politics must be knowledge-based and competitive, grounded in merit,” he added.

At a UN Security Council emergency session, Russia’s envoy Vasily Nebenzya condemned Israel for launching a unilateral attack on Iran, ignoring UN resolutions and diplomatic efforts. He warned that Iran’s peaceful nuclear sites remain vulnerable to attacks that could trigger a nuclear disaster. Nebenzya highlighted that the attack occurred amid ongoing indirect talks between the US and Iran, undermining diplomatic progress. He emphasized that Iran’s nuclear facilities are under strict IAEA supervision, and Israel’s actions showed blatant disregard for international norms and UN authority.

A clash broke out between activists of Chhatra Dal and Chhatra Shibir in Rangamati on Friday following the detention and assault of a leader from the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL). According to sources, a group of Chhatra Dal and Chhatra Shibir members—affiliated with the Anti-Discrimination Movement—intercepted former BCL leader Anwar Hossain Kaiser while he was traveling to Chattogram by taxi. He was reportedly beaten during the confrontation. Police later rescued Kaiser and took him to the local station. Tensions escalated when a Chhatra Dal leader attempted to stop the vandalism of the vehicle, prompting a Shibir activist to physically assault two Chhatra Dal members. This altercation quickly led to a broader clash between the two groups.

Jamaat leader Matiur Rahman Akand emphasized the importance of a neutral environment for conducting free and fair elections. He stated that whether the election remains impartial depends on the government, the Election Commission, and the military. “If illegal power grabs continue, there will be no level playing field in the elections,” he warned. Akand said observers will monitor the situation closely and demand corrective action if the playing field is not leveled, identifying causes for any imbalance. He also highlighted the need to test the neutrality of the Election Commission and urged that CCTV cameras be installed at every polling station nationwide. Notably, he mentioned that if necessary, voting could be conducted over multiple days instead of a single day. He affirmed that the military will support Bangladesh and ruled out any opportunity to reinstate special groups.

Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser, has ordered swift execution of Public Administration Reform Commission recommendations that ministries can implement independently. During a June 16 meeting, eight easily implementable proposals were highlighted, including improving highway petrol pump sanitation, dynamic ministry websites, forming school managing committees, community health center management, public hearings, revising information laws, restructuring the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, and enhancing digital services. Each ministry will form teams for timely action, with oversight by the Governance Innovation Unit and the Cabinet Division. Regular meetings will monitor progress.

Early Saturday morning at around 6 AM Bangladesh time, Iran launched missiles targeting Israeli territory. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed detecting the missile launches originating from Iran. According to The Times of Israel, the IDF identified multiple missiles heading toward Israel. Israeli authorities have already advised civilians to seek shelter and have issued warnings to implement precautionary measures. However, the IDF has not yet disclosed how many missiles were launched or the specific locations within Israel that could be impacted.