A massive fire broke out across three factories in Sungai Buloh, Malaysia, injuring a Bangladeshi worker who is currently in critical condition. Local media confirmed the victim is Bangladeshi but did not release his identity. The fire destroyed 80% of a textile and recycling facility, 70% of a metal factory, and 90% of a wood-processing plant.

UK MP Tulip Siddiq is facing renewed controversy for allegedly misleading the British Parliament about a luxury flat she owns in Dhaka. Earlier, she resigned from a ministerial post over a flat gifted by a close associate of Sheikh Hasina. Siddiq claims she received the Dhaka flat as a gift from her parents in 2002 and legally transferred it to her sister in 2015. However, The Daily Mail reports she still holds the title, and the gift deed appears to be forged.

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has strongly condemned an Israeli airstrike on Darul Arqam School in Gaza, calling it a blatant violation of international humanitarian law and UN resolutions. The OIC labeled the attack a crime against humanity and urged the UN Security Council to immediately enforce a ceasefire under Chapter 8 of the UN Charter. The group also called for accountability under international law.

Bangladeshi legal scholar Asif Nazrul condemned India’s amended Waqf Act, calling it a discriminatory move by the Modi government. In a Facebook post, he said the law permits non-Muslims on Waqf property boards and grants the government control over Waqf assets, sparking fears of historical property confiscation. He questioned why non-Muslims are excluded from Hindu temple boards but allowed in Waqf governance, calling it part of a broader Hindutva-driven oppression.

Thousands of Ukrainian refugees legally residing in the US under the humanitarian parole program received emails instructing them to leave within seven days or face forced removal. A Homeland Security spokesperson later confirmed the emails were sent in error and the Ukrainian Parole Program, launched after Russia’s 2022 invasion, remains active. Despite the correction, the emails caused significant fear among recipients.

Mass protests erupted in the US and several European cities following new tariff policies introduced by Donald Trump and Elon Musk, which have severely impacted the global economy. Demonstrations took place in Berlin, Frankfurt, Paris, and London, as well as in various US states, including Washington, D.C. Protesters carried signs reading “No Kings in America” and “Deport Musk.” The protests were largely organized by overseas Democratic supporters.

In Nakol village of Magura, a conflict over mosque fund accounting led to the killing of Jubo Dal leader Munshi Miran Hossain (43). In retaliation, locals set fire to the house of former mosque committee president and local BNP leader Jamirul Islam around 10:30 PM. Meanwhile, the district Jubo Dal president led a protest demanding justice for the killing.

A devastating bus accident occurred near Bhubaneswar, Odisha, involving more than 70 Bangladeshi tourists en route to Puri. The bus overturned, killing one pilgrim and injuring at least 15 others, several of whom are in critical condition. The identity of the deceased remains unknown. Preliminary reports indicate the bus lost control near Uttarachak and flipped over. Police and fire service teams have initiated a rescue operation.

The death toll from the earthquake that struck Myanmar has risen to 3,354, with an additional 4,508 people injured. Moreover, 220 individuals remain missing. The United Nations humanitarian agency has renewed its call to the global community for assistance to the country. In the aftermath of the earthquake, rescue teams have been deployed to Myanmar by China, Russia, India, and Bangladesh. Typically, the United States leads global efforts in disaster response and humanitarian aid. However, following the cessation of operations by the Trump-led U.S. aid agency, USAID, Washington has pledged $9 million in support to Myanmar. Despite this, the U.S. made it clear that the notion of always leading disaster recovery efforts worldwide is unrealistic.

BNP leader Harunur Rashid has called for a clear roadmap for holding national elections, emphasizing that the country cannot continue outside of a democratic system. He criticized the new slogan being raised by the advisory council, which advocates for reforms, justice, and then elections, arguing that such demands should not delay the election process. Rashid reiterated that the BNP is not asking for elections out of a desire for power but because the people demand a free and fair election. He also noted that the party would announce a nationwide protest program if the roadmap for the election is not provided.

In a violent incident in Comilla’s Chauddagram, local residents attacked the house of former railway minister Mujibul Hossain Mujib, ransacking it and setting it on fire. Fire service personnel were able to control the blaze. The attack followed an altercation in which the nephew of Mujibul Hossain, Abdul Awal Suman, physically assaulted the President of Comilla South District Chhatra Shibir, Mahiyuddin Roni. Local residents cited this as the reason for the attack.

BNP leader Anisur Rahman Talukdar Khokon has vowed to seek justice for the victims of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances over the past 17 years. He stressed that no fascist regime should ever be allowed to take root in Bangladesh again. Khokon called on the current government to announce an election schedule and hand over power to a democratic government, which would bring the perpetrators of such crimes to justice. He also offered support to the families of martyrs and the injured.

Turkey is preparing to take control of Syria’s Tiyas Airbase (T4) following Israeli attacks in the region. The country is deploying air defense systems, including the S-400 missile defense system, and plans to station radar systems with a range of 600 kilometers at the airbase. This would allow Turkish forces to track potential threats from Tel Aviv in real time. Israeli forces are attempting to prevent Turkish control of the base, but analysts suggest that Turkey remains undeterred in its plans, with suspicions that Israeli influence may be behind domestic protests in Turkey.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called on China and India to contribute to global humanitarian efforts, stating that the US will no longer bear the majority of the responsibility. In the aftermath of the earthquake in Myanmar, Rubio urged wealthy nations, including China and India, to participate in providing aid. He defended the US’s response to the Myanmar earthquake, dismissing claims of delay, and emphasized that the Myanmar military junta made it difficult for aid efforts to proceed.

The Secretary-General of the International Muslim Scholars Union, Ali al-Qaradaghi, issued a fatwa urging all Muslim nations to immediately intervene militarily, economically, and politically to stop the Israeli genocide and widespread destruction in Gaza. In the 15-point decree, al-Qaradaghi warned that Arab and Islamic governments failing to act would be committing a grave sin against their oppressed Palestinian brothers. He also prohibited the sale of weapons or the provision of logistical support to Israel through international waterways like the Suez Canal, Bab El-Mandeb, and the Hormuz Strait. The fatwa has been supported by 14 other prominent Islamic figures.