Missile strikes launched by Iran have damaged the Soroka Medical Center in Be'er Sheva, southern Israel. Additional strikes were reported in eastern Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, and Holon in the south. Immediate casualty reports were unavailable, but hospital authorities confirmed significant damage across various locations. A U.S.-based human rights organization earlier reported that at least 639 people have been killed in Israel’s retaliatory attacks on Iran.

A group of demonstrators staged a protest in front of the White House, urging the U.S. government to stay out of any potential war between Israel and Iran. Protesters also decried the billions of dollars in military aid provided to Israel. With three U.S. aircraft carriers currently stationed in the Middle East, activists demanded that military assets on board—including aircraft and munitions—be used strictly for defense.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has arrested 18 people in Mashhad, accusing them of designing and producing drones for Israel. The IRGC claims the detainees were operating under the guise of local workshops to manufacture surveillance and suicide drones. This follows previous reports of Iranian authorities detaining several alleged Mossad agents.

The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) pushed back six Bangladeshi nationals—four women and two men—through the Kushkhali border in Satkhira. They were handed over to the Satkhira Sadar Police Station by the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Wednesday night. Authorities reported that the individuals had previously resided in India and were detained in Mumbai before being repatriated via the Hakimpur border. Three have already been reunited with their families; identity verification is ongoing for the rest.

Bangladesh's National Security Advisor Dr. Khaleelur Rahman held a meeting with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. Discussions covered a range of topics including the Rohingya crisis, ongoing trade negotiations, regional developments in South Asia, and Bangladesh's democratic progress. Landau praised Dr. Muhammad Yunus for his leadership and reiterated continued U.S. support for Bangladesh. Dr. Rahman later also met with Assistant U.S. Trade Representative Brendan Lynch to discuss mutual tariff agreements.

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders has strongly opposed any U.S. involvement in a potential Israel-Iran conflict. In a statement, Sanders wrote, "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not the president of the United States and does not determine our foreign or military policy." He emphasized that if Israel chooses to go to war with Iran, it is their decision—and the U.S. should stay out of it entirely.

At least 72 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza since Wednesday, including 29 individuals who were waiting in line for humanitarian aid, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. Hamas condemned the attacks, describing them as "systematic torture, genocide, targeting the starving, forced displacement, and the shrinking of so-called safe zones"—acts it equated with war crimes.

The Wall Street Journal reports that former U.S. President Donald Trump has granted policy-level approval for a potential military strike on Iran to halt its nuclear program. However, he has not yet issued a final order. Trump is reportedly waiting to see whether Tehran shows willingness to reach a last-minute agreement. One of the potential U.S. targets is Iran’s Fordow uranium enrichment facility, which could only be destroyed with the most powerful bombs available. When previously asked about the possibility of a strike, Trump commented ambiguously: “I may or may not do it.”

Stricter U.S. immigration policies have prompted a wave of desperate migrants heading toward Canada, braving life-threatening conditions. Recently, Nestor and José arrived in Plattsburgh, New York, and were seen searching for a taxi at a Sunoco gas station to cross into Canada—despite freezing temperatures dropping from 3°C to -17°C. Experts say this surge echoes the migration spike seen in 2017 during Trump’s presidency. Meanwhile, Canada has opened new processing centers in Quebec and increased border patrols.

Two members of the Detective Branch (DB) of police were shot during an anti-drug operation opposite the Central Police Hospital in Dhaka. The injured are ASI Atik Hasan and Constable Sujon from the Lalbagh DB unit. According to police, the incident occurred when officers tried to stop a vehicle based on a tip-off. The drug traffickers inside the car opened fire, injuring the two officers. Police have since arrested three suspects and seized a private car in connection with the attack.

According to Washington-based Human Rights Activists, Israeli attacks in Iran have resulted in at least 639 deaths and more than 1,320 injuries. Among the dead are 263 civilians and 154 members of the security forces. The identities of the remaining victims have not been disclosed. Reports indicate that Iran is not consistently releasing updated casualty figures. According to Iran’s latest official count, 224 people have been killed and 1,277 injured in the Israeli strikes.

North Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed deep concern over Israel's military actions in Iran, strongly condemning what it describes as the "mass killing of civilians" as a crime against humanity. The ministry warned that these state-sponsored terrorist attacks could escalate into a full-scale war in the Middle East. It also accused Israel—backed by the United States and Western powers—of acting like a "cancerous entity" in the region and posing a serious threat to global peace and security.

BNP leader Md. Mustafa Zaman has issued a firm directive: no BNP membership forms should reach individuals affiliated with the Awami League. “Those who have previously been involved with the Awami League will not be eligible to renew their BNP memberships,” he said. Zaman stressed the importance of prioritizing loyalty, stating, “We will value those who stood by the party during times of crisis.” He also expressed hope that acting BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman will return to Bangladesh soon and lead the movement to restore a people’s government.

Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan stated that in today's world, information has become a strategic weapon for ensuring national security. “National security no longer relies solely on military strength—it is increasingly dependent on public opinion,” she said. According to her, withholding information and suppressing the truth can jeopardize both sustainable development and national security. “Disinformation acts as a psychological weapon. To counter this, we need truth, trust, and information-based public awareness,” she emphasized, calling for national unity in this regard. Rizwana Hasan also pointed to historical parallels, noting that misinformation and conspiracies were among the key reasons behind the defeat in the Battle of Plassey. “Similarly, in today’s digital age, rumors spread through social media pose a serious threat to both national development and security,” she added. She identified the climate crisis as a critical national security issue for Bangladesh and noted that the UK is ready to assist Bangladesh with satellite-based data and training support.

BNP leader Emran Saleh Prince stated during a workers' conference that recent political meetings in London have brought hope to the nation, although they disappointed parties like Jamaat and the NCP, who previously benefitted without participating in elections. “The era of gaining power without facing the people is ending,” he said, adding that sustainable democracy and national stability can only come through elections. He called on BNP activists to align with public expectations and prepare for the upcoming political challenges.