The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued warnings for coastal and maritime areas after a well-marked low over the northwest Bay of Bengal intensified into a monsoon depression. The system, located near 21.3°N and 87.3°E, is expected to move northwestward and cross the north Odisha coast within 24 hours. Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla, and Payra seaports have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal number 3, while inland river ports have been asked to display signal number 1. The department forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall across most regions over the next 72 hours.

According to the latest bulletin, rainfall has already eased the ongoing heatwave, with Cox’s Bazar recording 101 millimeters of rain in the past 24 hours. Heavy rainfall is expected in Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions. Continuous rain may cause temporary waterlogging in low-lying areas of Dhaka and Chattogram and trigger landslides in hilly parts of Chattogram Division. Authorities have advised residents and local administrations to remain alert.

The Disaster Management and Relief authorities have instructed all relevant agencies to maintain emergency preparedness as the monsoon remains active across the country.

On Saturday, more than 842,000 households across the United States lost electricity due to an intense heatwave and adverse weather conditions coinciding with the country's Independence Day celebrations. According to data from PowerOutage, the Midwest and Northeast states were the most affected regions. The extreme temperatures disrupted several events marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, including the cancellation of a scheduled morning parade in Washington, D.C.

The Great American State Fair in the capital was also temporarily closed after multiple attendees required medical attention for heat-related illnesses. National rail operator Amtrak announced the cancellation of several train services due to excessive heat, listing trains numbered 88, 106, 107, 142, 159, 163, 666, 667, 694, and 695 among those affected.

The U.S. National Weather Service reported that about 165 million people across the East Coast and Midwest were under the influence of record-breaking heat. In cities across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, temperatures reached 39.5 degrees Celsius, surpassing all previous records.

A man named Md. Belal Hossain, aged 32, was killed in a mob beating on Sunday morning in Hathazari upazila of Chattogram. The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. at the house of Haji Zaynab Company, where locals allegedly attacked him on suspicion of stealing a mobile phone. Police later took his body to the station after he was declared dead at the upazila health complex around 1 p.m.

According to police sources, Belal Hossain was a resident of Dholiya Para in Fatikchhari upazila and the son of Md. Babul. Hathazari Model Police Station’s officer-in-charge Md. Zahidur Rahman stated that Belal died from the mob beating and described him as a professional thief. The body was sent to Chattogram Medical College Hospital morgue for autopsy.

Police have detained one person for questioning in connection with the incident, and preparations are underway to file a case.

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed disappointment over not receiving a Nobel Prize during a speech at Mount Rushmore in South Dakota, delivered ahead of the country’s 250th Independence anniversary celebrations. While highlighting America’s achievements, Trump noted that the United States has won the most Olympic medals and Nobel Prizes globally, then joked that he himself had not received one. He claimed to have stopped eight wars and therefore considered himself deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize.

Trump’s interest in the Nobel Peace Prize is longstanding. Since the start of his second term, he has publicly asserted his worthiness for the award. Earlier in January, he said no one in history deserved the prize more than he did. The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize went to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who symbolically offered her medal to Trump, prompting the Nobel Committee to clarify that only official laureates hold the award’s recognition.

According to White House sources, Trump views the Nobel Prize as the ultimate validation of his diplomatic legacy, a sentiment echoed by a former aide last year.

A man named Lovepreet Singh died after being set on fire by his brother-in-law in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district, India. The incident occurred when Lovepreet went to his in-laws’ house on June 13 to bring back his wife, Sandeep Kaur, following a family dispute. According to reports, his brother-in-law, Sajan Singh, allegedly poured a flammable substance on him and set him ablaze. Gurjeet Kaur, Sajan’s sister-in-law, was severely burned while trying to save Lovepreet. Both victims later died while undergoing treatment.

Police have filed a case against Sajan Singh, who was also injured in the fire and is currently hospitalized. CCTV footage of the incident circulating on social media shows a man suddenly setting another person on fire, followed by chaotic scenes as the victims tried to escape the flames. The footage also shows a woman catching fire while attempting to help.

Authorities are investigating the case, and the video has drawn widespread attention online.

Police in Mymensingh recovered the beheaded body of a man named Rajib Ahmed, also known as Rubel, from a rented house in the city on Sunday afternoon. Two individuals, identified as Md. Roni Mia and Sajal, were detained in connection with the incident. According to police and family sources, Rubel, aged 40, was the son of the late Abdul Hamid and had been living as a tenant in the house of Parul Akter for about a month. Unknown assailants reportedly entered his room, beat him with bamboo sticks, and then slit his throat before fleeing.

Neighbors rushed to the scene after hearing screams and took Rubel to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Police recovered the body and found a liquor bottle near his head. Authorities said Rubel had several drug-related cases against him. Locals described him as a known drug user, though the motive behind the killing—whether drug-related or personal—remains unclear.

Police collected evidence from the scene and stated that an investigation is underway to uncover the cause of the murder.

Two members of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami in Munshiganj district have been expelled for violating party discipline. The decision was announced on Sunday by the party’s Secretary General, Mia Golam Porwar. According to a press release from the party’s central publicity department, the expulsion was approved by the Jamaat Amir on July 5, 2026.

The expelled members are Maulana Monir Hossain from Sirajdikhan upazila, son of the late Abdur Rahim, and Maulana Aminul Islam Nasir from Sadar upazila, son of Fakhruddin Mia. Their membership, known as “rukuniyat,” has been revoked, and they have been removed from all organizational positions within Jamaat-e-Islami and its affiliated bodies.

The press release further clarified that from July 5 onward, neither of the two individuals holds any membership or position in Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami or any of its associated organizations.

Iran has reopened Bandar Abbas International Airport in the country’s south after a four-month closure caused by damage from a joint US-Israel airstrike. According to Fars News Agency, commercial flights resumed on Saturday afternoon when a passenger aircraft from Mashhad landed at the airport, marking the restart of operations.

Bandar Abbas, the capital of Hormozgan Province, lies on the strategic Strait of Hormuz, about one thousand kilometers south of Tehran. The airport had been closed for repairs and reconstruction following the bombing that left it damaged.

Iranian authorities said that regular flights connecting Tehran, Shiraz, and Yazd will gradually resume over the coming days, restoring full domestic connectivity through the southern hub.

Engineer Ashikuzzaman Tamim, who sustained severe burns in a fishing trawler fire on the Karnaphuli River in Chattogram, has died while undergoing treatment at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in Dhaka. His death, which occurred late Saturday night, raised the total number of fatalities from the incident to three. Tamim, a resident of Sandwip upazila in Chattogram, was buried at his village home on Sunday afternoon.

Earlier, on June 30, two other crew members—engine room greasers Md. Rubel, 32, and Shah Alam, 40—died while being taken to the same hospital in Dhaka. The fire broke out on June 30 at noon when an explosion occurred in the engine room of the anchored trawler named FV Desh at the Sadarghat area of the Karnaphuli River. According to the trawler’s captain, Zubair Mahmud, the explosion caused the fire to spread rapidly, leading to casualties.

Three other sailors from another trawler, FV Disney, who were also burned in the incident, have since recovered and been discharged from Chattogram Medical College Hospital.

A woman was allegedly killed by her drug-addicted younger brother in Raipur village under Jagatpur Union of Titas upazila in Comilla on Saturday night. Police recovered the body and sent it to Comilla Medical College Hospital morgue for investigation. The accused, identified as Md. Sanaullah, 28, reportedly assaulted his elder sister, Razia Akter, 35, during a dispute over money for drugs. Locals detained him and tied him to a tree before informing the police.

Upon receiving the report, the Assistant Commissioner (Land) and Executive Magistrate Tania Akter Lubna, along with Titas police, visited the scene and recovered drug-related equipment. A mobile court sentenced Sanaullah to ten days of imprisonment for drug use and handed him over to the police. According to officials, the victim’s father stated that Sanaullah had long been addicted to drugs and often assaulted family members.

Police have launched an investigation into the death to determine the exact cause and circumstances surrounding the incident.

For the first time, members of the Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) are taking part on a large scale in the Bangladesh Army’s summer exercise, which began on Sunday and will continue until July 14. The joint training aims to enhance national defense readiness and inter-force coordination through integrated tactical drills. Participants will gain practical experience in modern and unconventional warfare, including small-unit operations.

According to Ansar officials, the initiative marks a new chapter in strengthening grassroots volunteer involvement in the country’s security framework. The exercise includes trained volunteer members from upazila and thana-level Ansar companies across all army divisions. Before joining, participants completed a three-day on-the-job training covering raids, ambushes, base establishment, and coordinated field operations.

Officials said the program will improve rapid decision-making and teamwork in real situations. The restructured Ansar units now include more educated and trained youth, enhancing both organizational and field effectiveness. The Ansar and VDP expressed gratitude to the army for including volunteers, viewing the collaboration as a timely step toward stronger national security coordination.

Police in Barishal have arrested two individuals, including Mostafizur Rahman Litu, accused of assaulting Abdul Aziz Hawlader, Managing Director of Agrani Housing, and coercing him to sign two checks and several stamps. The incident occurred on June 27 at Aziz’s office on Sadar Road and became public after CCTV footage went viral on social media. Following a court case, police detained Litu and his associate Abul Kalam Azad, while efforts to arrest others continue.

According to sources, Litu was formerly a director of Agrani Housing and had previously settled his dues two years ago. However, after the BNP came to power, he allegedly renewed demands for money from Aziz. The Barishal district and city units of Jubo Dal later held a press conference denying that Litu is affiliated with their organization, stating he holds no position in any committee.

Litu claimed the dispute stemmed from unpaid business transactions and alleged that Aziz’s staff assaulted him before the confrontation. The court has ordered police to investigate and submit a report on the case.

Argentina, the defending champions, are preparing to face Egypt in the World Cup Round of 16, with coach Lionel Scaloni considering up to three changes in the starting lineup. According to Argentine outlet TyC Sports, adjustments may occur in defense, midfield, and attack. After a dramatic 3-2 extra-time win over Cape Verde, Argentina’s training was canceled due to a storm, shifting full focus to Tuesday’s knockout match.

The main debate centers on who will partner Lionel Messi in attack—Lautaro Martínez or Julián Álvarez. Álvarez, recovering from a pre-tournament ankle injury, is not yet fully fit, while Martínez struggled to make an impact against Cape Verde. In defense, Nicolás Tagliafico could replace Facundo Medina, who suffered cramps in the previous match. In midfield, either Leandro Paredes or Nicolás González may come in, possibly at the expense of Thiago Almada.

Scaloni is known for tactical surprises, but the core structure from the Cape Verde match is expected to remain, with any changes likely limited to strategic adjustments.

Bangladesh recorded 472 road accidents in June 2026, resulting in 438 deaths and 561 injuries, according to a report released by the Road Safety Foundation on Sunday. Among the deceased were 44 women and 56 children. The report noted that 145 motorcycle crashes caused 134 deaths, accounting for 30.59 percent of total fatalities. Additionally, 91 pedestrians and 57 drivers or assistants were killed. The foundation also reported nine waterway accidents causing seven deaths and 21 rail accidents that killed 18 people.

The analysis showed that 32 percent of accidents occurred on national highways, 41.10 percent on regional roads, and 12.07 percent in urban areas. Most incidents involved loss of control (43.64 percent) or head-on collisions (23.09 percent). Dhaka Division recorded the highest number of accidents—116 crashes with 118 deaths—while Mymensingh Division had the fewest. The report identified faulty vehicles, reckless driving, poor road conditions, and weak traffic management as major causes.

The foundation emphasized that unregulated working hours, lack of driver training, and disregard for traffic laws continue to exacerbate the country’s road safety crisis.

South Korea is set to launch its fourth medium-sized Earth observation satellite on Tuesday from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in the United States, using a Falcon 9 rocket operated by Elon Musk’s company SpaceX. According to South Korean media reports, the satellite weighs about 500 kilograms and has completed all functional tests and fueling over the past month. It is now fully prepared for launch.

The Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA) stated that the satellite will separate from the rocket approximately two hours and 22 minutes after liftoff. About 31 minutes later, it is expected to make its first contact with the ground control center via the Svalbard ground station. The satellite carries several domestically developed instruments, including a camera capable of capturing images of the entire Korean Peninsula every three days.

The satellite will support applications in agriculture and forest management, monitoring of forest changes, disaster response, climate change analysis, and public safety enhancement.