Following the Eid-ul-Azha holidays, colleges and universities across Bangladesh are reopening today, June 15. Educational and administrative activities resume after the Eid break ended on June 12, with the weekend extending the closure. Institutions including Dhaka University, Khulna University, and Begum Rokeya University are resuming operations today. As per the academic calendar, primary schools will reopen on June 24, secondary schools and technical institutions on June 22, and madrasas on June 26.

ABM Zakaria, a leader of Islami Andolon Bangladesh, has announced that the grand rally of Pir Saheb Chormonai on June 28 at Dhaka's historic Suhrawardy Udyan is expected to turn into a "sea of people." He emphasized that elections must follow a July declaration and essential reforms. Zakaria also criticized the past 54 years of electoral systems in Bangladesh, saying they failed to reflect the people's full mandate. He advocated for a proportional representation (PR) system, which ensures fair, transparent, and participatory elections—already adopted by around 91 countries globally.

Supporters of BNP leader Ishraq Hossain will hold a sit-in and protest at Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) on Sunday as part of a continued movement demanding he be handed mayoral responsibilities. Ishraq is also expected to announce a new set of protest programs at 11 AM at the City Hall. Previously, the movement ran continuously for 22 days before being paused on June 3 to avoid public disruption during Eid. Ishraq temporarily suspended the City Hall blockade and softened the protest strategy at that time.

The Prime Minister’s press office has categorically denied viral claims on social media and some websites suggesting that the interim government is considering changing Bangladesh’s national flag. A statement from the Press Wing labeled the claims as "entirely baseless." A fake image of a modified flag featuring Islamic symbols such as a crescent and star—supposedly to reflect ties with Pakistan and Turkey—has garnered over a million views. The Press Wing emphasized that the government has no intention of altering the national flag.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday, strongly condemning Israel’s attacks on Iran. He called the assault a blatant violation of international law and an infringement on Iran’s sovereignty and security. Prince Mohammed noted that the attacks have disrupted nuclear negotiations. In response, President Pezeshkian thanked King Salman for ensuring the safety and care of Iranian pilgrims during Hajj. Earlier, the Saudi Crown Prince had also discussed the situation with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Al Jazeera reports that an Iranian missile struck a residential building in the Israeli city of Bat Yam, leaving approximately 35 people missing. The attack was part of a two-phase Iranian strike on Saturday midnight and early Sunday. At least six people were killed, and over 200 were injured. Hospitals in Israel are now overwhelmed with casualties.

According to Mehr News, Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base claims to have shot down 10 Israeli military aircraft within one hour. Details on whether the aircraft were jets, drones, or surveillance planes remain unclear. Israel has yet to respond. Following the incident, Iran launched a series of attacks on Israeli territory, leaving at least 20 people injured.

At least 30 Iranian military personnel were killed and 55 injured in an Israeli airstrike on East Azerbaijan province, according to Iranian state television. One Red Crescent staff member also died. In response, Iran launched multiple overnight missile strikes into Israel. Reports indicate that one person was killed and at least 13 others injured in northern Israel.

A missile strike by Israel ignited a fire at the Shahraan fuel depot in northwestern Tehran. Iranian state media reported that the fire, which broke out in a vital fuel infrastructure zone, was quickly brought under control. Emergency services and firefighters responded promptly. Hours after the attack, Iran retaliated with a missile strike on an Israeli fuel depot, injuring at least 20 people, one of whom is in critical condition.

French President Emmanuel Macron held a phone conversation with Iran’s newly elected President Masoud Pezeshkian, urging Iran to return promptly to the negotiation table over its nuclear program. In a statement posted on X, Macron emphasized that diplomatic dialogue is the only viable path to de-escalation. He also called for the release of two detained French nationals and warned Iran against any attacks on French citizens or property.

Roni, a rickshaw puller from Geneva Camp in Dhaka’s Mohammadpur area, joined a student-led protest on July 18 after witnessing brutal attacks on students. He was killed that very afternoon. Nearly a year has passed, but his mother, Parveen Begum, has yet to receive any formal assistance. Though representatives from the July Martyrs’ Memorial Foundation visited her following media coverage and asked her to complete documentation, her illiteracy has made the process difficult. Parveen now lives by working in others’ homes, struggling to make ends meet.

Rawhide trading from sacrificial animals has commenced at wholesale markets in Chattogram. However, local traders allege that tannery owners in Dhaka are not purchasing hides at the government-set rates. While the official price for salted cowhide is fixed at BDT 55–60 per square foot, Dhaka-based tanneries are reportedly buying it for only BDT 38–40. This price gap has left Chattogram traders fearing significant losses. So far, an estimated 415,000 animal hides have been collected in the region. Despite acquiring them at lower costs, traders worry they won’t be able to sell them at the fixed prices.

The opposition’s nationalist coalition believes the recent London meeting between BNP’s acting chairperson Tarique Rahman and chief advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus has removed uncertainty regarding Bangladesh’s next national election.

The alliance praised the decision to hold elections before Ramadan as a positive step bringing hope to citizens. They also viewed the meeting’s discussions on reform, justice, and elections as constructive progress.

U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a 50-minute phone call regarding the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict.

According to Kremlin foreign policy advisor Yuri Ushakov, Putin condemned Israel's missile strikes on Iran. Both leaders discussed the possibility of reviving talks surrounding Iran’s nuclear program. Analysts believe the call may hint at new geopolitical alignments and future diplomatic coordination. Meanwhile, Croatia's Foreign Minister confirmed that their consul and his wife in Tel Aviv were injured in the recent Israeli attacks.