At least seven people were injured in a clash between two groups over the installation of a rural electricity transformer in Durgapur village of Barakashi-Birampur Union, Mohanganj upazila, Netrokona. The incident began around 1:30pm on Monday when Rural Electrification Office workers went to install the transformer in Ward No. 9.

Local and complaint sources said Azizul, 30, and Iman, 25, opposed the installation work and obstructed it. An argument and alleged misconduct involving the electricity office workers followed. When Ibrahim and Jahangir Alam intervened, they were allegedly attacked with locally made weapons.

The injured include Manjura Akhtar, 75, Jahangir Alam, 45, Ibrahim, and Madina Akhtar, 71. Ibrahim suffered a serious head injury and Madina sustained a serious injury to her hand; the injured were admitted to Mohanganj উপজেলা Health Complex. Khodeja Akhtar filed a written complaint at Mohanganj police station on Monday. Officer-in-Charge Hafizul Islam Harun said a case was registered that night and police would take legal action. Residents reported tension and fear in the area and sought swift administrative intervention.

Shipping through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz fell sharply on Monday, when only one cargo vessel was recorded crossing the narrow waterway. The figure was the lowest daily level since May 7, according to preliminary data from shipping-monitoring firm Kpler. A large gas carrier entered the strait from the Gulf of Oman, while six vessels had moved through the route on Sunday.

Traffic has declined substantially in recent weeks amid worsening security conditions around the strait, one of the world’s most important energy transport routes. Vessel movements had already fallen into single digits on several occasions this month. Before the war began, nearly one-fifth of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas shipments passed through the Strait of Hormuz, raising concern over international energy supplies.

Kpler said its data remains preliminary because some ships travel with their transponders, or Automatic Identification System signals, switched off for security reasons. Actual traffic may therefore be higher than the published figure. Iran has also recently blacklisted 45 tankers and threatened them with fines, detention or cargo seizure, increasing risks for commercial shipping.

Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) helped create more than 430 job opportunities for students at 31 Chinese companies through the Sino-Bangla Day 2026: Chinese Enterprise Job Fair. The daylong event was held on August 17 at the Teacher-Student Centre premises of Dhaka University, with the Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh and the university jointly involved, and DUCSU and the Confucius Institute organizing it. Thousands of job seekers attended and submitted CVs at company booths.

The fair ran from 10:30am to 5pm and featured Chinese firms from technology and other sectors. Organizers said they initially received more than 400 CVs. Participating companies will conduct preliminary screening, followed by interviews and other recruitment procedures for qualified candidates. Organizers said the initiative sought to build longer-term links among students, universities and institutions in Bangladesh and China, beyond a single job fair.

DUCSU Vice President Sadiq Kayem said the plan followed a recent DUCSU delegation visit to China and subsequent contact with the Chinese Embassy. During the event, the Confucius Institute and Huawei Technologies Limited signed a memorandum of understanding, while the Huawei AI Training Program was formally launched, offering year-round free AI training for students.

Britain is helping Ukraine expand its domestic weapons production capacity as the country fights Russia, aiming to make Kyiv more self-reliant. As part of the effort, Britain is providing technology and information for advanced missile production. The support is expected to reduce Ukraine’s future dependence on weapons supplies from Western countries.

Britain recently shared confidential information related to important components of the French-made SCALP missile, according to the report. Ukraine could use the information to manufacture and assemble similar cruise missiles on its own territory. The initiative is being viewed as a major step in the transformation of Ukraine’s weapons industry.

Ukraine has long relied on arms supplied by the United States and European countries, but political decisions, stock shortages and delivery delays have sometimes forced Kyiv to wait. It is also seeking to produce missile-defence systems domestically, while depending heavily on US-made Patriot systems against Russian ballistic missiles. Britain and European countries are seeking to help Ukraine sustain its defence even if political conditions change in Western states.

Police and local accounts cited drug use and extortion as the alleged motives behind the killing of former Rangpur Zilla School teacher Ganapati Chakraborty Jewel and three family members in Machhuapara, Rangpur city. Ganapati, 65, his wife Pritilata, 50, daughter Prarthi, 25, and son Ayush Priyam, 12, were killed on Saturday night. Their bodies were sent to Rangpur Medical College Hospital for post-mortem examinations.

The report says investigators found no political or religious motive. Residents alleged that suspects Siddhartha and Mugdha regularly used drugs on the teacher’s roof and developed hostility after he objected. Locals also said the family had faced demands for extortion money during construction of their house. Some residents described open drug sales and use in local lanes.

The Metropolitan Detective Branch is investigating under a court order. Police said two arrested suspects voluntarily gave statements before a magistrate under Section 164, and officers recovered gold jewellery allegedly looted from the house based on their information. Police have also collected CCTV footage from nearby homes for review. Teachers and students of Rangpur Zilla School held a protest and mourning rally on Monday, demanding a fair investigation and swift exemplary punishment.

Global ocean surface temperatures reached a record high on Saturday, with the average sea surface temperature rising to 21.1 degrees Celsius, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. The reading is described as the highest recorded ocean temperature and is especially concerning because global sea surface temperatures usually peak in March and April, not August.

The previous record for the highest daily average temperature was 21.09 degrees Celsius, recorded in March 2024. Scientists say long-term human-caused climate change has been raising ocean temperatures, while a strong El Niño condition in the Pacific Ocean has added to the warming. They caution, however, that El Niño alone cannot explain the record.

Oceans absorb more than 90 percent of Earth’s excess heat, so warming waters place added strain on the climate system. Higher ocean temperatures can raise sea levels and intensify storms and marine heatwaves, while threatening coral, seagrass and fish species. Experts say rapid cuts in fossil-fuel use and carbon emissions are necessary to limit the situation and protect marine ecosystems.

The Trump administration plans to revoke temporary visas held by nearly 200,000 foreign nationals who entered the United States for short stays and later applied for asylum. The measure, part of a broader immigration crackdown, could affect B-1 business and B-2 tourist visas, according to an Associated Press report cited in the source. A State Department spokesperson said on Monday that the department has begun working jointly with the Department of Homeland Security to identify the affected applicants.

The State Department did not provide an exact number of visas expected to be cancelled. However, AP, citing State Department records and two US officials, reported that B-1 and B-2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026 would fall under the process. If nearly 200,000 visas are revoked, it would be the largest simultaneous visa cancellation in US history, the report said.

Visa cancellation would not immediately require affected people to leave the United States. Most people with pending asylum cases could have their status shifted to a new category, but would lose their temporary business or tourist visa status. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said the immigration system had long been filled with “baseless or fraudulent asylum claims.” Human rights groups criticized the broader campaign, alleging harm to free expression, legal rights, and ethnic minorities.

Climate change impacts are becoming increasingly visible worldwide, including record temperatures, drought, crop losses and wildfires in the United Kingdom, while some political debate remains focused on the cost of implementing climate policies. A BBC Radio 4 discussion examined whether it is already too late to address the crisis.

Guardian columnist Joe Williams said there is still no reason to lose hope and argued that collective action is needed regardless of how much global temperatures rise. Participants also said some climate-related losses may already be irreversible, citing concerns over the survival of birch trees in southern and eastern England.

Williams criticized comments by Conservative MP Nigel Huddleston, saying it conflicts with reality to emphasize the expense of cutting carbon emissions and reaching net zero amid visible climate impacts. He also rejected the argument that the UK should avoid responsibility because it accounts for about 1 percent of global carbon emissions, warning that waiting for countries including China to act would deepen the crisis. The article says political statements should align with the reality of climate change as time to respond rapidly narrows.

Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir visited Tehran for one day, urging a swift end to the ongoing war between Iran and the United States and the reopening of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. He stressed reducing the scope of the conflict and pursuing a diplomatic solution.

According to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations, Munir met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and other senior officials. Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi accompanied him during the visit. Both sides emphasized preventing further escalation of the US-Iran conflict.

The meetings included detailed discussions on reaching a mutually acceptable resolution to the crisis through dialogue. Senior Iranian leaders welcomed Pakistan’s mediation initiative aimed at reducing tensions and advancing diplomatic talks.

Prime Minister’s adviser and BNP acting secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said Eid-e-Miladunnabi would remain a unique example for following the path shown by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). In a message issued Tuesday marking the occasion, he described the day as commemorating the arrival of Hazrat Muhammad, whom he called the greatest figure in the world.

Rizvi said the Prophet represented peace, harmony and human values for humanity, and that his ideals of compassion, generosity and concern for people offer enduring lessons. He highlighted the Prophet’s honesty, humility, justice, respect for elders and affection for children, saying he opposed falsehood from his youth and never betrayed a trust.

He said Prophet Muhammad received prophethood at age 40 and spread the message of tawhid despite hardship, sacrifice and persecution. Rizvi said the Quran was revealed as guidance for humanity. He added that Muslims draw inspiration from the Prophet’s life to build disciplined lives and uphold humanity. He conveyed greetings and wished peace, welfare and prosperity for the country and the Muslim ummah. BNP will hold a milad and prayer gathering Wednesday at 10:30am at its Nayapaltan central office in the capital.

Nine years after the Myanmar military crackdown of August 25, 2017, more than 1.3 million Rohingya are living in 33 refugee camps in Bangladesh, mainly in Ukhiya and Teknaf in Cox’s Bazar. Safe and dignified repatriation has not begun, despite repeated initiatives. UNHCR’s latest figure puts the number of forcibly displaced Myanmar residents in Bangladesh at 1,202,034, while the article cites a higher general estimate.

Myanmar’s junta has said it would take back 350,000 Rohingya, but refugees reject return without citizenship, security, justice and recognition of their Rohingya ethnic identity. Fighting between junta-controlled forces and the Arakan Army, which began in late 2023, has continued, with more than 200,000 additional Rohingya seeking shelter in Bangladesh from January 2024 through July 2026.

The camps face rising pressure from births, limited education and crime, while international humanitarian support is shrinking. Donor agencies have reduced rations and basic health services because of funding gaps in the 2026 joint response plan. Bangladesh says the only durable solution is safe, voluntary and dignified return to Myanmar, and calls for sustained international political and economic pressure on Myanmar.

A special judge’s court in Chuadanga sentenced Raham Ali, 60, to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife, Aleya Khatun, 40. The verdict was announced on Tuesday afternoon by the Chuadanga Special Judge Court, also designated as the Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal.

According to court sources, Aleya Khatun was killed by having her throat cut in Gopinathpur village of Chuadanga Sadar upazila. A murder case was filed against her husband, Raham Ali, following the incident.

After a lengthy trial, the court found Raham Ali guilty. It ordered him to remain imprisoned until his natural death and imposed a fine of Tk10,000. If he fails to pay the fine, he will serve an additional three months of rigorous imprisonment.

US-Bangla Airlines will resume operations on the Dhaka-Jashore route from September 9, 2026, citing long-standing demand from residents of the greater Jashore region and the need for easier, time-saving air travel. The private carrier will operate six flights a week, with two daily services on Saturdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, using 72-seat ATR 72-600 aircraft.

The first flight will leave Dhaka at 9:30am and arrive in Jashore at 10:15am, returning at 10:45am and landing in Dhaka at 11:30am. The second service will depart Dhaka at 4:45pm, reach Jashore at 5:30pm, then leave Jashore at 6:00pm for a 6:45pm arrival at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

The lowest one-way fare has been set at Tk5,749, while the return fare is Tk11,498, including applicable taxes and surcharges. US-Bangla said the decision considered regional needs for business, medical care, education, tourism and faster connections, and added that flight frequency may be increased depending on passenger demand and market conditions.

Sonam Wangchuk, a prominent face of India’s widely discussed ‘Cockroach’ youth movement, has called for reforms to the country’s political system and the selection of honest, capable leaders. The 60-year-old engineer, environmental activist and educator said public trust in elections, examinations and government officials has declined. He began a hunger strike supporting the movement on June 28 and ended it on July 24 after 26 days, during which he lost about 11 kilograms and his health became critical.

The movement began in May over allegations of a leaked question paper for India’s national medical college entrance examination. The cancellation of the examination affected about 2 million students, prompting young people to protest in Delhi and other places. Protesters’ main demand was the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

After weeks of protests, police repression and Wangchuk’s fast, Pradhan resigned on July 25, a development protesters viewed as a major political success. Wangchuk said young people had overcome fear and regained the power to protest. He opposes forming a political party and instead wants the movement to remain a pressure-building citizens’ campaign that holds the government accountable on education and other public-interest issues.

Bangladesh’s Home Ministry has reassigned 17 senior police officers to new responsibilities, affecting key positions in the Rapid Action Battalion, Dhaka Metropolitan Police, Police Bureau of Investigation, Criminal Investigation Department, Special Branch, Armed Police Battalion and Rangpur Metropolitan Police. The changes were made through three separate notifications signed on Tuesday by Deputy Secretary Tawsif Ahmed.

PBI DIG Md Humayun Kabir was transferred as additional director general of RAB, while Railway Police Additional DIG Md Tofayel Ahmed Mia was appointed joint police commissioner of DMP. SB DIG Md Mahbubur Rashid was named commissioner of Rangpur Metropolitan Police. Several officers were also attached to APBN and the Specialized Training Centre in Khagrachhari.

The notifications also cancelled two earlier transfer orders: one involving DMP Joint Police Commissioner Mohammad Kamruzzaman’s move to Police Headquarters and another involving DMP Deputy Commissioner Mallik Ahsan Uddin Sami’s proposed posting as Narail police superintendent. In a separate order, nine officers of police superintendent rank were transferred, including several PBI officers posted to CID, APBN and training centres.