Iran has reopened a rail bridge in Golestan province’s Aqqala County less than 24 hours after it was damaged by a United States strike. Authorities said the bridge’s restoration has allowed train operations to return to normal. The bridge is part of the Gorgan–Incheh Borun railway, which connects northern Iran with Turkmenistan and the wider Central Asian rail network.

According to Iran’s state radio and television news agency, Golestan Governor Ali-Asghar Tahmasbi described the rapid reopening as a practical response to enemy threats and actions. Earlier, Iranian state media reported that the US attack occurred early Wednesday near Aqqala, damaging a section of the railway.

The Gorgan–Incheh Borun line forms a key segment of the China–Turkmenistan–Iran rail corridor, an important route linking Iran to Central Asia. The swift restoration underscores Iran’s effort to maintain regional connectivity despite external attacks.

More than 600,000 people have been evacuated from vulnerable areas in eastern China as Super Typhoon Bavi moves toward the coast. Although meteorologists report that the storm has weakened slightly, it remains extremely dangerous, with forecasts warning of heavy rainfall and strong winds. Over 500,000 people were relocated from Zhejiang province and nearly 100,000 from neighboring Fujian. The typhoon, which earlier passed near Japan’s Sakishima Islands and northern Taiwan, is expected to make landfall near Wenzhou in Zhejiang early Sunday.

China’s national weather agency has issued an orange alert, the second-highest warning level, prompting the cancellation of hundreds of flights, suspension of ferry services, and closure of schools. In Ningde, Fujian, more than 3,700 coastal residents have been moved to safety, and over 17,000 emergency workers are on standby. Residents in Wenzhou have stocked up on food and water, expressing cautious optimism about managing the storm.

Meteorologists warn that despite weakening over the Pacific, Bavi’s moisture-laden clouds could still trigger heavy rain, flash floods, and landslides. Southern regions are still recovering from Tropical Storm Maysak, which caused deadly flooding earlier in the week.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has demanded that the government resign if it fails to deliver justice for the killing of Hadi. Speaking at an 11-party alliance rally in Rangpur on Saturday, he said that if the current administration cannot ensure justice, the next government will do so.

Criticizing the government’s performance, Rahman accused it of ignoring public suffering and failing to allocate funds for the Teesta River project despite earlier promises. He pledged that if the 11-party alliance forms the next government, it will implement the Teesta mega plan. He also condemned the government’s silence on alleged Indian border aggression and praised the efforts of the Border Guard Bangladesh and local residents for their resistance.

Rahman further promised to make Rangpur the “agricultural capital” of Bangladesh, reduce cold storage costs for potato farmers, and ensure fair prices for agricultural products. He vowed that under an 11-party government, no extortionist or corrupt individual would be spared, even if the prime minister were involved.

Leaders and activists of the Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) at Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur held a celebratory rally after the announcement of their full committee on July 7, 2026. The partial committee had been declared seven months earlier, and the rally took place on Friday following the full announcement.

Many general students expressed frustration, arguing that the university administration had previously banned all partisan student politics on campus. They questioned the effectiveness of that decision and the administration’s stance, as political activities appeared to continue openly. Social media discussions reflected widespread criticism, with students demanding equal enforcement of university policies for all groups.

University officials stated that a five-member committee had been formed to review whether student politics would remain banned or be reinstated. The committee, led by the student adviser and including hall provosts, is expected to submit its recommendations before the next syndicate meeting.

The Bangladesh Passenger Welfare Association reported that 360 students were killed and 109 injured in 320 road accidents across the country between January and June 2026. The association’s secretary general, Md. Mozammel Haque Chowdhury, shared the data in a statement issued on July 11, marking the 15th anniversary of the 2011 Mirsharai tragedy. He said that despite repeated incidents, no regular awareness programs on road safety have been introduced for students, teachers, or parents.

The statement recalled that the 2011 Mirsharai accident in Chattogram killed 45 students when a minitruck carrying them fell into a ditch. Chowdhury argued that the absence of government-led awareness initiatives has allowed similar tragedies to continue. To address this, the association proposed five measures, including adding road safety lessons to textbooks, holding monthly awareness sessions, marking zebra crossings near schools, deploying “road safety guards,” and forming safety committees in educational institutions.

The association emphasized that implementing these steps could help reduce student fatalities and promote safer roads nationwide.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has stated that Turkey will not engage in any direct military conflict with Israel. He made the remarks in an interview with UAE-based media outlet The National, following recent heated exchanges between officials of the two countries. Fidan emphasized that there is no logical reason or necessity for Turkey to go to war with Israel.

According to Fidan, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and some of his close allies are creating provocative situations to gain electoral advantage. He claimed that Netanyahu and his associates always seek an external enemy to sustain their political standing. Fidan noted that Israel is already involved in conflicts with Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran, and that some Israeli politicians now view Turkey as a new adversary for electoral purposes.

Fidan also acknowledged that not all Israeli politicians or citizens share the same mindset, expressing appreciation that there are still sensible and rational individuals in Israel who do not follow extremist views.

Police in Srinagar upazila of Munshiganj recovered 11,788 liters of stolen soybean oil and arrested two members of an inter-district robbery gang three days after the incident. The arrests were made through a special operation based on information technology and CCTV footage analysis. A covered van and a pickup truck used in the robbery were also recovered.

The arrested suspects were identified as Goni Mia, 28, from Hemayetpur, Savar, and Abhi Rahman, 28, from Kadamtali, Dhaka. According to police, efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang. The robbery occurred early on July 9 when armed assailants hijacked a covered van carrying soybean oil from Meghna Edible Oil Industries Limited, a subsidiary of Meghna Group, on the Dhaka-Mawa service road.

Following the filing of a case with Srinagar Police Station, a special team from the district detective branch launched an operation. The stolen oil was recovered from a shed in Shariatpur and a ground-floor warehouse at Imran Hossain’s house in Solghar Union, Srinagar.

A Bangladeshi youth named Minhaj Uddin, aged 25, was shot dead by members of the Khasi community near the Goainghat border in Sylhet early Saturday. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. near Lakhkat station in Meghalaya, India. Minhaj, a resident of Bhadeshwar village in West Jaflong Union, reportedly used to bring goods from India for sale in Bangladesh. It remains unclear why he had crossed the border at the time of the shooting.

Local sources said Minhaj entered Indian territory through the Sonarhat-Lakhkat border when the Khasi group opened fire, hitting him. Police and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) were informed after the incident. Goainghat police visited the site and sent the body to Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital morgue for legal procedures.

According to the Sylhet Battalion (48 BGB) commander, preliminary findings suggest Minhaj had entered about one kilometer inside India for an unspecified purpose. BGB has since increased patrols and surveillance in the border area, and an investigation is underway.

Prime Minister Tarek Rahman attended the 81st founding anniversary celebration of Dhaka Medical College, known as DMC Day 2026, held on July 11, 2026. After inaugurating the event by releasing doves and balloons at Shaheed Milon Square, he participated in a discussion titled “Thoughts of DMCians on Modernizing Bangladesh’s Health System” at the college auditorium. During the session, he exchanged views with doctors, officials, and students, answering questions and listening to their suggestions.

When asked about his vision for the health sector, the Prime Minister humorously pointed to his wife, Dr. Zubaida Rahman, saying, “I don’t have health in my head, she does,” prompting laughter across the auditorium. The participant then remarked that if Dr. Rahman took initiatives in this area, it would make them even prouder.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Sakhawat Hossain Bakul, State Minister Dr. M A Muhith, Health Services Secretary Kamruzzaman Chowdhury, and the Prime Minister’s Information Adviser Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman were also present at the event.

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit said that leaders of the previous fascist government used state facilities to illegally occupy canals, leading to waterlogging and floods. He made the remarks on Saturday at the Chattogram Circuit House during a meeting with 16 local MPs, the city mayor, and administrative officials to coordinate flood relief, rescue, and rehabilitation efforts in Chattogram and the three hill districts.

The minister stated that the current democratic government is working to reduce public suffering, with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman closely monitoring the disaster situation in Chattogram. He added that the prime minister is in constant contact with local authorities and personally overseeing relief needs. Amit also mentioned that the government held a three-and-a-half-hour conference on Friday to review recent activities and that work has begun according to the new plan.

He further said that Ansar, BGB, and the army are delivering relief to remote areas, and that he would visit Banshkhali to oversee increased relief distribution. The state minister noted that the state minister for water resources would visit Chattogram the next day to discuss river dredging plans.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his wife Dr. Zubaida Rahman spent time with students of Kazi Fazlul Huq Women’s Hostel at Dhaka Medical College on Saturday morning. The visit followed the inauguration of “DMC Day 2026” at 10 a.m., marked by the release of balloons and pigeons. Dr. Zubaida Rahman had lived in this hostel during her medical studies, making the visit a sentimental return for her.

During the event, the Prime Minister wished the students success in their future endeavors, while Dr. Zubaida Rahman shared emotional recollections of her student life at the college. She encouraged students to remain forward-looking despite life’s challenges and to build the institution’s reputation globally through excellence in medical service. The couple’s arrival was met with enthusiasm, and students later took selfies with them.

The visit highlighted the personal connection of the Prime Minister’s family with Dhaka Medical College and underscored the importance of inspiring current students toward professional and institutional pride.

Continuous rainfall and a sudden flash flood in Rangamati’s Rajsthali upazila submerged the Sadek Poultry Farm, killing around 1,500 chickens. The incident occurred late Friday night in Dak Bangla Para of Bangalhalia Union, causing losses estimated at over five lakh taka. The farm’s owner, young entrepreneur Md. Sadek, said he and his workers tried to save the birds but failed as floodwaters from a nearby mountain stream inundated the area.

Sadek explained that he had established the poultry farm with loans from various NGOs to overcome unemployment. Now, with his home flooded and his livestock lost, he has been left destitute. He appealed for assistance from the administration and local benefactors to recover from the disaster.

Following the incident, Major Md. S. Arefin, commander of the Bangalhalia Army Camp, visited the damaged farm and assured Sadek of support. Local Union Parishad member Shimul Das was also present during the visit.

Former interim government legal adviser Professor Dr. Asif Nazrul has called on ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to return to Bangladesh immediately and face the legal process. In a Facebook post on Saturday, he questioned why she should wait until December if she truly intends to come back, urging her to present her position before the court and the public.

Nazrul welcomed Hasina’s stated willingness to return, noting that both the previous interim government and the current BNP government had formally requested India to facilitate her return. He said the government wants to bring her under the law for trial, while Hasina has expressed interest in returning. He raised questions about her accountability for the July uprising that led to her ouster, as well as incidents such as the BDR mutiny, Shapla Chattar killings, enforced disappearances, and corruption allegations during her rule.

Nazrul further stated that while Hasina’s family left the country before the July uprising, many Awami League activists continue to face legal uncertainty. He urged her not to delay if she truly plans to return, and not to mislead her party members with repeated announcements if she does not.

Continuous heavy rainfall has caused severe waterlogging at Benapole, the country’s largest land port, submerging imported goods worth crores of taka. Several sheds and yards near Gate No. 3 were flooded, disrupting storage, transport, and unloading operations. The port authority has deployed power pumps to remove water, but the effort has been hampered by ongoing rain.

Port users and traders have blamed the recurring problem on the absence of an effective drainage system despite multiple infrastructure projects. They alleged that authorities were repeatedly informed but took no lasting action. A committee formed earlier to address drainage issues has shown no visible progress. Many importers, lacking insurance coverage, are now facing significant financial losses.

Business leaders expressed frustration that despite Benapole generating around Tk 10,000 crore in annual revenue for the government, the drainage crisis persists. The port director said water removal is underway and expects improvement once the rain stops.

On June 17, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a preliminary agreement with Iran at France’s Palace of Versailles, aiming to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for shipping and allow Iran to resume oil sales. The deal was intended to ease years of sanctions and encourage peaceful relations. However, within a month, three ships were attacked near the strait, prompting Trump to revoke Iran’s oil export permission and order airstrikes on more than 170 Iranian military sites. No new talks have been scheduled since.

Both Trump’s military and diplomatic strategies have failed, returning the United States to sanctions and strikes. Vice President J.D. Vance warned of harsher responses to future attacks, while experts questioned the effectiveness of repeating past measures. Former diplomat Richard Haass said no clear strategy is visible as both sides escalate attacks on energy facilities.

The situation is further complicated by Iran’s internal turmoil following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and public anger toward government officials. Disputes over Iran’s nuclear program and control of the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved, leaving future negotiations uncertain.