The government has appointed 25 new additional judges to the High Court Division of the Supreme Court. Among them are nine judicial officers, nine lawyers, and seven law officers.

Notably, Advocate Md. Lutfar Rahman—father-in-law of NCP leader Sarjis Alam—has been appointed. Justice Rahman previously served as a Deputy Attorney General.

The appointees will serve as additional judges for a maximum of two years, with appointments effective from the day they are sworn in.

An armed group of river pirates launched a gun and bomb attack on a temporary police camp in Gazaria, Munshiganj, late Monday night. Over a hundred rounds of gunfire and several crude bomb explosions were reported.

Despite the heavy assault, the police successfully repelled the attackers, and no officers were injured. Officer-in-Charge Md. Anwar Alam Azad confirmed that several members of the gang fled and are believed to be hiding in nearby riverine areas.

Authorities said the situation is now under control, although no arrests have yet been made. Locals allege that the notorious Nayan-Pias gang has long been involved in robbery and piracy along the Meghna River.

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that the Gaza war is nearing its conclusion, saying he believes the conflict will reach a “final end” within two to three weeks.
“This war must end,” Trump said on Monday, citing rising deaths, starvation, and worsening humanitarian conditions.
While his administration has repeatedly pledged to help end the conflict, Washington has simultaneously approved billions in arms sales to Israel and rejected international moves to recognize a Palestinian state.
Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital killed at least 21 people, including six journalists, with reporters from Reuters and Al Jazeera among the victims.

On the second day of hearings, the Election Commission (EC) settled 513 objections regarding the boundaries of 20 constituencies across nine districts in Khulna, Barishal, and Chattogram divisions.
Applicants demanded that all four constituencies in Bagerhat remain unchanged, while residents of Barguna and Pirojpur called for the creation of an additional parliamentary seat in each district. Meanwhile, representatives from the three hill districts—Khagrachhari, Rangamati, and Bandarban—urged the EC to increase their collective seat count to eight.
Applicants argued that reducing Bagerhat’s constituencies would be discriminatory and unjust.

Gen-Z activists in Dhaka organized a rally titled “March for Arakan” demanding an independent homeland for Rohingyas. The march, held on International Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day, began at Shahbagh and ended at the Central Shaheed Minar under the banner of Bangladesh People’s Coalition for Rohingya Rights.

Rohingya youth Ahnaf Alam recounted the long history of persecution faced by his people, saying, “Despite centuries of presence in Arakan, our very existence is being erased. Misconceptions and hostility towards us must end.”

Spokesperson Shahriar Fahad presented an eight-point demand for Rohingya liberation and independence of Arakan.

National Security Advisor Dr. Khalilur Rahman has stated that Rohingya refugees are prepared to return to Myanmar, but only with rights, dignity, and security ensured.

He shared outcomes from the latest dialogue, where Rohingyas directly voiced their concerns and aspirations. Six key priorities emerged: ensuring their participation in solutions, safe and permanent repatriation, access to food, healthcare, and education, building trust among stakeholders, eliminating criminal activities for stability, and ensuring accountability for crimes committed against them.

“Our focus is to amplify their collective voice at the upcoming UN conference and ensure safe repatriation through regional cooperation,” Rahman said. He added that Bangladesh continues to bear the burden of the crisis with the support of international and regional partners.

Law Advisor Asif Nazrul has pledged that by December 2026, the government will ensure that legal aid services cover 200,000 cases every month.

Speaking on the government’s commitment to saving time, money, and effort for justice seekers, he said: “Legal aid will not depend on external donations. With proper use of resources, much can be achieved.”

Nazrul stressed the importance of long-term accessibility: “Even after we leave office, people must continue to benefit. If legal aid is made widely available, countless disputes can be resolved at minimal cost. Already, 90% of recipients have expressed satisfaction with verdicts.”

He assured that within six months, legal aid infrastructure would be established in every district.

Leaders and activists of the banned Chhatra League and Awami League vandalized doors and windows of the Bangladesh Consulate in New York. The attack was reportedly led by US Awami League President Dr. Siddiqur Rahman, General Secretary Abdus Samad Azad, and Ibadur Rahman Chowdhury, along with nearly 50 activists.

New York police quickly dispersed the attackers and detained two individuals, though they were later released. The consulate is considering legal action against those involved.

Consul General Mohammad Mozammel Haque stated that the matter would be discussed with higher authorities before a decision is made, adding, “This involves diplomatic immunity. We are in contact with local law enforcement and have already informed Mayor Eric Adams.” Intelligence agencies have begun investigating and are collecting video footage of the incident.

At a special session of the Rohingya Conference in Cox’s Bazar on Monday, refugees carried placards and banners declaring their desire to return to their homeland.

The session brought together diplomats from multiple countries, leaders from BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and the National Citizens’ Party (NCP), along with international experts, civil society groups, and Rohingya representatives.

BNP leader Ismail Jobiullah accused Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of failing diplomatically and politically to resolve the crisis. NCP leader Akhtar Hossain argued that the Rohingya had been forcibly displaced and did not voluntarily seek refuge in Bangladesh.

Jamaat secretary Mia Golam Porwar stressed that repatriation must ensure human dignity to be sustainable. Other participants warned that failure to address the crisis could heighten regional security risks and potentially trigger shadow conflicts along the border.

The refugees themselves sent a clear message, holding up signs that read: “We want to go home.”

Former Chief Justice A.B.M. Khairul Haque has been hospitalized after suffering a heart attack while in prison. He was transferred from Keraniganj Central Jail to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital at 11:45 a.m. on Monday, where he is currently receiving treatment.

Haque was arrested on July 24 by the Detective Branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police in connection with a murder case filed at Jatrabari Police Station. Following a court hearing, he was remanded to prison.

Justice Haque is widely remembered for presiding over the 2011 verdict that annulled the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, effectively abolishing the caretaker government system.

State prosecutor Advocate Nayon has branded Touhid Afridi a “media terrorist,” accusing him of conspiring with the figure known as “Haun Uncle” to destabilize the country during the recent mass uprising. In court, Nayon claimed Afridi was directly involved in instigating violence, including attacks linked to ruling party affiliates. Most shockingly, he alleged that Afridi filmed students after stripping them of clothing and held them hostage during the uprising. “Police have been searching for him for a long time,” Nayon said, also linking Afridi to the Jatrabari incident. The defense, however, argued Afridi is seriously ill with kidney, liver, and cancer-related complications, submitting medical documents to the court.

Dr. Abdul Momen, Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Commission, has called on voters to reject candidates who use black money in the upcoming national elections. Speaking at a public event, he warned that unchecked spending not only fuels vote-buying but also risks triggering inflation. “There are two sides to election expenditure—the demand side and the supply side. We must block the supply,” he said, stressing banks’ responsibility alongside the ACC. He urged citizens to share evidence if candidates conceal wealth in their affidavits. “The government is committed to ensuring a fair election,” he added, expressing hope the polls will be held on schedule.

The Election Commission (EC) has sent 22 political parties for field-level scrutiny as part of their registration applications. District and upazila offices will be physically verified, and reports must be submitted by August 31. According to EC instructions, senior district election officials will complete checklists, seal documents with page numbers, and send them confidentially to the Commission Secretariat via regional election officers. Upon receiving these reports, the EC will proceed to the next stage of the registration process.

With the slogan “Together We Build a Corruption-Free Bangladesh”, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) organized a public hearing in Tangail. The event was chaired by Deputy Commissioner Sharifa Haque, with ACC Commissioner Miah Mohammad Ali Akbar Azizi as chief guest. Citizens used the platform to voice grievances about harassment and denial of services in government and private offices. ACC officials made on-the-spot decisions in some cases, while others were referred for further investigation. Speakers emphasized that public participation and awareness are crucial to curb corruption.

In a landmark ruling, the High Court has ordered the government to fix the prices of all life-saving medicines produced in Bangladesh.

Until 1993, the government regulated prices of 739 life-saving drugs. But a gazette that year restricted control to only 177 drugs—a move the court has now declared illegal following a petition by Human Rights and Peace for Bangladesh.

Lawyers argued that leaving pricing power with pharmaceutical companies forced ordinary citizens to buy essential medicines at inflated prices.

The interim government has already formed a task force to draft a new list of life-saving medicines, and the court has instructed that prices of all drugs on that list be set by the government.