Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that the country will recover six billion dollars in previously frozen assets following a recent ceasefire agreement. He said the funds, held in Qatar, are part of a total of twelve billion dollars belonging to Iran. The release of the remaining portion is under ongoing negotiation. Pezeshkian described the lifting of oil and petrochemical sanctions as a major victory for the Iranian people.

During a visit to Qom, Pezeshkian met with Grand Ayatollah Shobeiri Zanjani and praised the resilience of the Iranian nation during the war. He noted that despite the loss of leaders, ministers, commanders, elites, and students, the people, armed forces, and government stood united to defend the country. According to him, the Iranian people thwarted all attempts by the United States and Israel to destabilize Iran.

Pezeshkian added that the United States ultimately compelled Israel to accept the ceasefire agreement, marking a diplomatic success for Iran.

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud is set to visit China for a two-day official trip from Tuesday to Wednesday, according to China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The visit comes at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and follows a weekend of reciprocal attacks between the United States and Iran around the Strait of Hormuz.

The trip takes place against the backdrop of escalating regional tensions. Earlier, a memorandum of understanding was signed to halt the conflict between Iran and the US-Israel alliance, followed by technical-level discussions in Switzerland. Since the war began in February, Iran has launched attacks on several Gulf countries hosting US military bases, including Saudi Arabia. These repeated strikes and the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz have severely disrupted Saudi oil exports.

The visit is expected to focus on regional stability and energy security, though specific agenda details were not disclosed in the source.

The Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) has issued a recruitment notice for the 28th batch of its Ansar Battalion, inviting applications for the position of male sepoy. The online application process began on June 27 and will continue until July 19, 2026. Interested candidates can apply through the designated online portal within this period.

According to the announcement, applicants must have passed the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) or an equivalent examination and must be unmarried. Physical requirements include a minimum height of 5 feet 6 inches for general candidates and 5 feet 4 inches for ethnic minority candidates, with corresponding weight and chest measurements specified. Candidates must also have 6/6 vision. The age limit for applicants is between 18 and 22 years as of July 19, 2026, and affidavits for age proof will not be accepted.

The recruitment aims to strengthen the Ansar Battalion with qualified young men meeting the prescribed educational and physical standards.

International Crimes Tribunal Chief Prosecutor Aminul Islam has described former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s announcement to return to Bangladesh from New Delhi as a political stunt. He made the remark on Monday, June 29, 2026, while speaking to journalists at the International Crimes Tribunal. Aminul Islam said that if Hasina truly had courage, she should return to face the July massacre trials.

According to the report, Sheikh Hasina had earlier told Indian media outlet NDTV in an email interview on Sunday, June 28, that she planned to return to Bangladesh later this year. The Chief Prosecutor also informed that a total of 24 cases are currently under trial at the tribunal. Among them, investigation reports of 10 cases related to the July killings, involving former minister Shahjahan Khan, Amir Hossain Amu, and former justice A.H.M. Shamsuddin Chowdhury Manik, have been submitted to the prosecution.

He added that these reports are being reviewed and will soon be filed as formal charges in court after verification.

Saiful Alam, Deputy General Manager of Faridganj Rural Electrification Office in Chandpur, was confined by employees in his office on Sunday afternoon following allegations of misconduct and mismanagement. The employees lifted the blockade after the General Manager announced Alam’s removal. Workers had earlier protested, demanding his dismissal for alleged incompetence and failure to protect staff from public assaults.

The unrest followed recent incidents of violence linked to severe load-shedding and high electricity bills in Faridganj. Two employees were beaten by angry residents earlier in the week, prompting a police case. On Sunday, workers attempting to disconnect power lines of accused customers in Dhanua village faced resistance, leading to clashes that injured about eight people. Police intervened to restore order.

Local residents and union leaders blamed the DGM for poor service and aggressive disconnection drives. The General Manager of Chandpur Palli Bidyut Samity-2 formed a three-member investigation committee and confirmed that disciplinary action would follow the inquiry.

In Magura’s Sreepur upazila, a couple named Sorojit Roy and Shimu Roy from Ghasiara village have been accused of embezzling nearly half a crore taka and several gold ornaments from at least 20 impoverished families. The victims allege that the couple took money and gold under various pretexts and have been missing from the area for about three months. Despite filing written complaints with the local Nakol police outpost, the victims claim no resolution has been reached.

According to local accounts, the couple also took loans from several NGOs, including Asha, Ad-Din, Grameen Unnayan Karm, and Bondhu Samajik O Rinodan Samabay Samiti, without repayment. This has left both the NGOs and the families who guaranteed the loans in financial distress. Some victims, burdened by debt, reportedly attempted suicide. NGO officials confirmed that the couple defaulted on multiple installments and disappeared, leaving others responsible for the unpaid debts.

Police confirmed receiving complaints but stated that no action could be taken as the accused couple had fled the area.

Dr. Samir Hossain Mishu, a leader of the Swadhinata Chikitsak Parishad (Swachip), was released from the Bogura district jail at noon on Monday after being granted bail. The bail was approved on Sunday afternoon by Acting District and Sessions Judge Kaushik Ahmed. The release was confirmed by defense lawyer Tanzim Al-Misbah, who stated that the court hearing took place on Sunday, and Dr. Samir was freed the following day.

Dr. Samir, a resident of the Jaleshwaritala area in Bogura town, is currently employed at the Bagerhat Institute of Health Technology (IHT). He also serves as the president of both the Swachip and Bangabandhu Parishad Bogura branches. Previously, he held the position of Health and Family Planning Officer at Bogura Sadar Upazila.

The report did not specify the case details or reasons for his detention, focusing solely on his bail and release process.

Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus stated that lasting peace in the Middle East can only be achieved if Israel’s current far-right government halts its expansionist policies and aggression. Speaking at the opening session of a NATO summit in Istanbul, he said that ending decades of injustice against Palestinians and ensuring justice are essential for regional stability.

Kurtulmus emphasized that stopping Israel’s aggressive actions would not only secure peace and safety for Palestinians but also strengthen global peace. He reaffirmed Turkey’s support for establishing an independent and sovereign Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, reiterating that a two-state solution remains the only viable path to resolving the crisis.

He also welcomed the recent interim agreement between Iran and the United States, expressing hope that such initiatives would lead beyond temporary ceasefires toward a lasting and just peace.

Police in Chatkhil, Noakhali, arrested expatriate Sohel Rana, 36, from Kartakhil village on Sunday night following a warrant issued by the Comilla Judicial Court. Rana, son of the late Shafiullah, allegedly deceived several women by posing as an unmarried man while living abroad and marrying them under false pretenses. His latest wife, Shahanaz Begum, 30, from Kutuali in Comilla, filed a case on June 2, leading to his arrest. He was presented before the court on Monday afternoon.

According to police and Shahanaz’s complaint, Rana developed a relationship with her over four years, married her on May 5, and later took her to his family home in Chatkhil, where she discovered his previous wife and children. Despite agreeing to continue the marriage, Shahanaz was allegedly assaulted and forced out by Rana’s relatives and a local member named Masud. She later filed complaints in both Chatkhil and Comilla.

Police stated that Masud’s name was excluded from the charge sheet due to lack of evidence. Local sources claimed Rana had similarly deceived and abused other women in the past.

A Chattogram court has sentenced two accused, Mahmudul Hasan Sohel and Ayub Ali Babul, to life imprisonment in the Palash murder case. The verdict was delivered on Monday morning by the Fifth Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md Tajul Islam. Each convict was also fined Tk 50,000, with an additional six months of imprisonment in default. The court issued arrest warrants as both convicts were absconding during the verdict. Fourteen out of sixteen witnesses testified in the case.

According to court officials, the murder occurred on August 27, 2009, when the accused allegedly killed Md Palash at a building in the DC Road area of Bakolia, Chattogram, following a prior enmity. The victim’s brother, Md Samrat, filed the case the next day at Bakolia Police Station. After investigation, the charge sheet was submitted, and the court framed charges on November 12, 2012. The case was initially under the Divisional Speedy Trial Tribunal before being transferred to the current court.

The ruling concludes a long-running murder case that began nearly seventeen years ago, with the convicts still at large.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that continued Ukrainian attacks have caused some fuel shortages in Russia, though he described the situation as not yet serious. In an interview released by the Kremlin on Sunday, Putin explained that after four years of war, Ukrainian strikes have affected Russia’s energy infrastructure.

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Russian forces have regularly targeted Ukrainian cities, civilians, and energy facilities. In response, Ukraine has launched counterattacks on oil refineries and other military sites inside Russia. Putin stated that Russia’s main task now is to strengthen its air defense systems, particularly to secure energy supplies to Crimea.

Authorities in Russian-occupied Crimea declared a state of emergency on Friday due to fuel shortages and power outages, blaming Ukrainian attacks on logistics chains and oil installations. Putin also expressed hope that once the Middle East situation stabilizes, a U.S. delegation might visit Moscow to discuss ending the war.

In the Bangladesh Parliament on June 29, 2026, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Robiul Alam reported that the monthly operating and maintenance expenses of the Karnaphuli Tunnel in Chattogram are double its income. The tunnel earns an average of Tk 3.36 crore per month from tolls, while expenses reach Tk 6.95 crore. The higher costs are attributed to continuous electricity supply, lighting, ventilation, fire safety, CCTV, and traffic management. The minister said daily expenses were reduced from Tk 37 lakh to about Tk 22–23 lakh through cost-cutting measures, and the government is taking steps to make the tunnel profitable.

In response to other parliamentary questions, the minister said the government plans to launch the country’s first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Gazipur’s Shib Bari to ease traffic congestion. He also detailed actions to remove unfit vehicles, install GPS in public transport to ensure discipline, and regulate battery-powered rickshaws through mandatory registration and licensing.

Rail Minister added that a pilot project is underway to install automatic barriers at three level crossings in Dhaka with BUET’s assistance, with future plans for smart gate systems.

Speakers at a seminar in Dhaka have called for allocating at least 10 percent of Bangladesh’s national budget to agriculture research, expansion, and development. The event, titled “Budget 2026–27: Framework for Agricultural Development and Implementation Challenges,” was organized by the Agriculturists’ Association of Bangladesh (AAB) at the Krishibid Institution Bangladesh. The discussion emphasized sustainable agricultural growth and long-term food security, urging the government to prioritize the sector in the 2026–27 budget.

The keynote paper, presented by a professor from Bangladesh Agricultural University, praised several positive initiatives in the new budget, including the introduction of a farmer card, interest waivers on small loans, low-interest credit for pulse, oilseed, and maize cultivation, solar-powered irrigation pumps, and cold storage construction in the Barind region. However, it noted that agriculture’s share in the national budget has declined to about 3.8 percent despite a total allocation of Tk 33,849 crore for agriculture, fisheries, livestock, and environment.

Speakers identified key challenges such as revenue shortfalls, weak oversight, rising input costs, and poor coordination among ministries. They recommended expanding agricultural insurance, investing in climate-resilient technologies, and strengthening inter-sectoral collaboration to ensure effective implementation.

Ekushey Padak-winning artist and puppet maker Mustafa Monwar passed away at the age of 91 while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Dhaka on Monday morning. His death has left the cultural community in deep mourning. Following the ritual washing at Dhanmondi’s Takwa Mosque, his body was taken to his residence on Dhanmondi Road No. 1, where family members and relatives paid their respects before it was placed in the Square mortuary.

On Tuesday morning, his first funeral prayer will be held at Bangladesh Television, where he worked for many years. Later, the body will be taken to the Central Shaheed Minar at 11 a.m. for the public to pay their last respects. After the second funeral prayer at Dhaka University Central Mosque and a tribute at the Faculty of Fine Arts, he will be laid to rest at Banani graveyard.

The Information Minister noted that Mustafa Monwar’s ideals will continue to inspire future generations.

The Directorate of Technical Education has issued a recruitment circular on June 28, 2026, to fill 251 positions across 20 categories under its revenue sector. The posts are distributed among the Directorate itself, Technical Teachers Training College, polytechnic and monotechnic institutes, and regional director offices. Online applications will open on July 1 at 10 a.m. and close on July 21 at 5 p.m.

The available positions range from pharmacist, accountant, and librarian to office assistant and skilled worker, covering grades 11 to 20. Salaries vary from 8,250 to 30,230 taka depending on the grade. Application fees are set at 168 taka for grade 11 posts, 112 taka for grades 13 to 16, and 56 taka for grades 18 to 20, payable via Teletalk prepaid numbers within 72 hours of form submission.

Interested candidates must apply online within the specified period. Further details on eligibility and application procedures are available through the official link provided in the circular.