Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has launched a special month-long cleanliness and mosquito eradication campaign in July to mark the historic student uprising. The drive began on July 12 in Region-5, with over 600 workers and local residents participating. Drains and footpaths were cleaned, mosquito repellents were sprayed, and an awareness rally was held. Officials emphasized joint community efforts to fight dengue and waterlogging during the monsoon. Positive results from previous drives were also highlighted as part of the ongoing initiative.

A four-story building collapsed in the Welcome area of New Delhi early Saturday morning, raising concerns that many people may be trapped under the rubble. Rescue teams, including seven fire tenders, are currently conducting search and rescue operations. So far, four individuals have been rescued, but at least three remain missing beneath the debris. The cause of the collapse is still unknown, and authorities continue to work diligently to locate and save those trapped.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has claimed that more than 500 Israelis were killed and 3,520 injured in recent military clashes between Iran and Israel. Ghalibaf stated that Iranian missile strikes had an accuracy rate of over 90%, rendering Israeli military and air defense installations inoperable. He emphasized that the ceasefire was not due to Iranian flexibility, but rather Israeli military failure. Ghalibaf also criticized U.S. involvement in the conflict, calling it dishonest and demanding compensation from Washington.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has placed Saima Wazed, Regional Director for Southeast Asia, on indefinite leave amidst mounting controversy. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom reportedly made the announcement via internal communication. Welcoming the decision, Shafiqul Alam, Press Secretary to the Chief Advisor, said: “An ongoing investigation into allegations of fraud, forged certificates, and abuse of power must lead to permanent action, including dismissal.” According to reports, Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has found evidence of misrepresentation regarding her qualifications, deception, and alleged misappropriation of $2.8 million in donor funds.

The Bangladeshi government has launched a nationwide operation in 44 districts to stabilize rice prices and prevent market manipulation. Over 100 businesses have been fined more than 1 million taka for illegal hoarding. The Consumer Rights Authority is also targeting the misleading marketing of "Miniket" rice, a variety that doesn’t officially exist. Several warehouses have been sealed. Consumer groups blame a syndicate of mill owners and importers for price hikes, urging stronger monitoring and stricter action to protect consumers and ensure fair market practices.

A significant portion of Bangladeshi students are struggling in math and English due to poor foundational education in primary schools. Experts and research reports point to unskilled teachers, lack of subject-specific training, and inadequate pre-service preparation as key issues. Despite training programs, many teachers fail to apply their knowledge effectively in classrooms. Nearly a quarter of teachers remain untrained, and teacher shortages and insufficient benefits worsen the situation. Education experts stress the urgent need for quality teacher recruitment, training, and monitoring.

Students from private universities across Bangladesh have announced a nationwide protest against extortion and terrorism. The Private University Students Alliance of Bangladesh (PUSAB) shared the call on Facebook, urging students to join demonstrations at major locations in Dhaka and other cities. Protests are scheduled at Rampura Bridge, Bashundhara Gate, Uttara, Ashulia, and several university campuses including BRAC, NSU, IUB, and Daffodil. Timings vary throughout the day, with events planned from morning until evening in multiple regions.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has clarified that an administrative letter from Army Headquarters regarding alleged harassment of army personnel by police has been misinterpreted on social media. The letter was initially issued in response to a national commission investigating the 2009 BDR mutiny but was later canceled to avoid misinterpretation. ISPR accused a vested group of trying to create distrust between the army and police. It urged all to avoid spreading misleading information and emphasized continued cooperation between the two forces.

Microsoft has saved $500 million over the past year through AI-powered efficiencies in its call center operations, according to a top executive. The announcement follows the company’s third wave of layoffs, totaling around 15,000 employees. AI integration has boosted productivity across sales, customer service, and engineering. While it’s unclear if AI directly replaced laid-off staff, the move comes amid record profits and a planned $80 billion investment in AI. The timing of the layoffs has sparked criticism despite Microsoft’s strong financial performance.

To improve rice and fish output, authorities opened the Talimnagar sluice gate in Gaznar Beel, Sujanagar, Pabna. Due to reduced water levels, Boro Aman rice and native fish were struggling. New water from the Jamuna and Padma rivers was allowed in, helping crops and fish thrive. Over 2,700 hectares were planted with Boro Aman, targeting 4,377 tons of yield. Officials said water will not harm the rice but improve growth. Farmers welcomed the move, calling it essential for a better harvest.

For the first time, the Bangladesh Coast Guard tugboat ‘BCGIT Promotta’ and its crew have received a Certificate of Appreciation from the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The award recognizes their immediate fire control and rescue of 48 crew members during a severe blaze on the MT Banglar Sourav tanker off the coast of Chattogram last year. Despite harsh weather and strong currents, ‘Promotta’ took effective environmental protection measures, earning international acclaim for courage and professionalism. This achievement is regarded as a proud milestone for Bangladesh.





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A portion of the embankment on the Majutkhali River in Abhaynagar, Jashore, has collapsed due to continuous rainfall, raising flood fears among residents of Digholiyarabad, Nalamara, and Joyarabad villages. Locals have placed soil bags and bamboo fencing as a temporary fix, but a permanent solution is urgently needed. Hundreds of homes, fish farms, and farmlands remain at risk. A memorandum has been submitted to local authorities demanding long-term embankment repairs using geo-bags or CC blocks.

Road accidents are claiming thousands of lives in Bangladesh, but inconsistent data from government and non-government sources is hindering effective policy-making. While BRTA reports fewer fatalities, NGOs show higher numbers, raising concerns about data reliability. Experts emphasize that accurate statistics are essential for planning preventive measures. In developing countries like Bangladesh, road safety is often underprioritized despite its public health impact. A centralized accident database, led by police and supported by verified NGO input, is urgently needed to ensure evidence-based decisions.

Hong Kong’s commercial property sector is under renewed stress as property values continue to drop and office and retail vacancies rise. JLL warns values may fall another 5–10% this year, with developers and banks increasingly strained. Office rents have fallen over 40% since 2019, and retail vacancies are at record highs. The crisis may spread to luxury residential properties as owners seek liquidity. Some developers have already defaulted on large debts, raising concerns over broader financial sector stability.

Text-based social network X saw a nearly 10% drop in daily active users in Q2 2025 compared to last year, as competition from Meta’s Threads intensifies. While X still leads with significantly more users than Threads and Bluesky, Threads’ rapid growth—up 127.8% year-over-year—raises doubts about X’s long-term dominance. Despite this, X users spend four times longer daily on the platform than Threads users. Bluesky gained users last year amid U.S. election protests but has slowed since early 2025.