Protests at the Secretariat continued on Tuesday as government employees demanded the cancellation of the Civil Service (Amendment) Ordinance 2025. At around 11 a.m., demonstrators gathered at Badamtoli within the Secretariat compound and marched to the new Cabinet Division building, where a protest rally was held. A government legal advisor had earlier stated that the ordinance could still be reconsidered.

The International Crimes Tribunal has issued a public notice ordering Sheikh Hasina and Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal to surrender in connection with crimes against humanity related to the alleged genocide during July–August. The notice, published in national newspapers, states that if they fail to appear within seven days, the trial will proceed in their absence. This follows a directive from the tribunal issued on Monday to make the announcement public.

In an open letter, the countries voiced their condemnation of the Israeli assault on Iranian territory, urging restraint to prevent further escalation. The signatories of the letter include Egypt, Algeria, Bahrain, Brunei, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Gambia, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Mauritania, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Somalia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. The letter also warned that the conflict risks engulfing the entire Middle East and stressed the urgent need for a ceasefire to avoid wider regional instability.

On June 13, Jamaat’s Secretary General, Professor Mia Mohammad Golam Porwar, announced in the morning that Shahjahan Chowdhury would contest the upcoming 13th parliamentary election from the Satkania-Loahagara constituency as a Jamaat candidate. However, by the afternoon, it was declared that he had been relieved of his post as the Chattogram city Ameer. The sudden decision stunned many of his followers. While some local leaders claimed that he was being brought into the central leadership, others suggested that his involvement in controversial incidents following the mass uprising, including inflammatory remarks and allegations of criminal activity by his followers, may have triggered his removal.

In a statement issued on Monday, Türk highlighted his apprehension regarding these developments but also praised Bangladesh’s cooperation in assisting the UN expert team investigating enforced disappearances. He expressed optimism about reaching an agreement on this matter. Commending the ongoing political dialogues, the UN rights chief added, "I call for meaningful progress on reforms to ensure conditions for free and inclusive elections."

The Bangladesh Embassy in Tehran faces significant risk amid continued Israeli attacks on Iran. In a report to Dhaka, the embassy stated that two sensitive Iranian installations—including a nuclear facility—are located within one kilometer of the mission. Given the threat of targeted strikes in the vicinity, embassy officials and their families may need to be relocated 30-40 kilometers outside the city for safety. Emergency hotlines have been activated for assistance.

Twenty-one Muslim-majority countries, including Egypt, have issued a joint statement condemning Israeli airstrikes on Iran. The open letter also called for immediate de-escalation and the discontinuation of nuclear projects to prevent a wider regional conflict. Signatories include Egypt, Algeria, Bahrain, Brunei, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, The Gambia, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Mauritania, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Somalia, Turkey, and the UAE. The letter warned that the war risks engulfing the entire Middle East.

A total of 158 Bangladeshi nationals stranded in Libya have safely returned home, thanks to coordinated efforts by the Bangladesh Embassy in Libya, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). They arrived at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 5:20 AM on Tuesday, having departed from Tripoli’s Mitiga International Airport on a special Buraq Air flight on Monday.

As Iran and Israel exchanged attacks for the fourth consecutive day, U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly convened a meeting with his national security team in the White House Situation Room. Trump, who was attending the G7 Summit in Canada, cut his visit short to return to Washington for the emergency session. Earlier, Trump had urged residents of Tehran to evacuate amid escalating tensions.

A Rohingya youth named Md. Alamgir (19) was shot dead in Cox’s Bazar’s Teknaf refugee camp on Monday. The incident occurred following an altercation between Alamgir, from D Block, and Nurul Alam, a fellow refugee from C Block. During the confrontation, Nurul allegedly shot Alamgir in the chest with a handmade firearm before fleeing the scene. Alamgir succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital.

As tensions escalate between Iran and Israel, Bangladesh has launched hotline services both in Dhaka and Tehran to assist its nationals. Initially, a hotline was established at the Bangladesh Embassy in Tehran. Now, another hotline has been set up in Dhaka to facilitate communication for families of Bangladeshis residing in Iran. Contact Numbers: Bangladesh Embassy, Tehran: +98 9908577368, +98 9122065745 Foreign Ministry, Dhaka: +880 1712012847

Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser’s Press Wing has dismissed Indian media and officials’ claims that the vandalism at Rabindranath Tagore’s ancestral estate in Shahjadpur, Sirajganj, was a communal attack. The statement termed the portrayal by Indian politicians and Hindutva social media accounts as ‘false and politically motivated.’ Earlier, India’s Ministry of External Affairs expressed concern, calling the incident part of an extremist attempt to erase Bangladesh’s cultural diversity. Indian politicians, including Uttarakhand’s Chief Minister and BJP MPs, have also made allegations linking the attack to Islamist groups.

Pakistan has strongly rejected allegations of supplying ballistic missiles (non-nuclear) to Iran amid the escalating Iran-Israel conflict. Referring to a fabricated statement circulating online, Pakistan clarified that it has neither supported Iran militarily nor issued any nuclear threats against Israel. Officials dismissed the rumors as baseless and accused Indian media of spreading propaganda to malign Pakistan.

French President Emmanuel Macron revealed that U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a ceasefire between Iran and Israel during talks at the G7 summit. Macron emphasized that the proposal includes initiating a truce followed by broader negotiations. He expressed France’s support if such a ceasefire can be achieved. Meanwhile, Trump warned Tehran residents to evacuate and reiterated his stance that Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons. However, he declined to sign any joint G7 declaration regarding the Iran-Israel conflict.

Amid intensified hostilities between Iran and Israel, the Chinese Embassy in Israel has urged its citizens to leave the country as soon as possible. In a statement on WeChat on Tuesday, the embassy emphasized that Chinese nationals should cross land borders and leave the region at their earliest convenience, prioritizing their safety. The embassy specifically advised traveling towards Jordan, noting that civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure are mounting as the conflict escalates.