President Mohammad Shahabuddin has stated that the historic July Uprising Day marks a powerful eruption of the people's rage—especially the youth—against years of injustice, misrule, corruption, enforced disappearances, killings, abductions, and the denial of voting rights.

In a statement on the occasion of July Uprising Day, the President said, “On this day in 2024, students, workers, and citizens united to achieve a final victory against a discriminatory and fascist regime. I extend my heartfelt greetings and congratulations to all freedom-seeking students and citizens of the country.”

Remembering the martyrs and the injured, he added, “The July Uprising aimed to dismantle an oppressive, fascist system and reestablish democracy, empower the people, and ensure freedom of expression. I firmly hope that through reforms, the aspirations of this movement will be realized and a just, equitable, and democratic Bangladesh will emerge.”

At a seminar hosted by the National Board of Revenue, Interim Government’s Economic Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed acknowledged flaws in government initiatives but urged economists and the media to also highlight achievements. He emphasized the importance of vision and constructive feedback, not just criticism. He also advocated for promoting the online tax return system and simplifying it for older, less tech-savvy users. Transparency, he noted, comes from openness—"sunshine is the best antiseptic," he said, calling for fairness in public discourse.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Kyiv is finalizing a list of prisoners for exchange with Russia. The move follows the latest round of negotiations held in Turkey last month, where both sides agreed to continue the prisoner exchange process.

Zelensky proposed a summit of heads of state before the end of August, as part of the third phase of talks. Russian negotiator Vladimir Medinsky confirmed that both countries had previously exchanged 1,200 prisoners each and agreed to maintain that structure for upcoming swaps.

Zelensky also said Ukraine is working to secure the release of civilian detainees and is verifying the status of each individual. He emphasized, “We are committed to bringing every Ukrainian home.”

Thousands of demonstrators marched across Sydney Harbour Bridge in the rain, demanding an end to Israeli aggression in Gaza and calling for urgent humanitarian aid. The protest, dubbed the “March for Humanity,” drew wide public attention and included high-profile participants such as WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

Some protestors carried pots and pans to symbolize hunger, while others waved Palestinian flags and held placards demanding justice. New South Wales Police initially sought to block the march, but the state’s Supreme Court ruled in favor of allowing it to proceed. A parallel protest also took place in Melbourne.

A student, Abdullah Al Imran, has testified in a war crimes case involving alleged crimes during the July uprising. Imran named Sheikh Hasina, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and ex-IGP Abdullah Al-Mamun as accused.

He claimed that on July 19 of last year, he was shot near Bijoynagar in Dhaka and later admitted to the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedic Rehabilitation (Pangu Hospital). Imran alleged that Sheikh Hasina visited the hospital on July 26 or 27 and issued a “no treatment, no release” directive near the helpdesk. He said this order resulted in delayed surgery, lack of access to medication, and restrictions on being discharged, which he believes were part of a broader attempt to silence or punish protestors.

The government has declared August 5 as "July People's Uprising Day," marking the event with a nationwide public holiday on Tuesday. According to the Bangladesh Bank, all scheduled banks will remain closed, with no in-person transactions, check clearing, or other services.

Digital banking services such as ATM, online, and mobile banking will remain available. Non-bank financial institutions will also be closed. Both the Dhaka and Chattogram Stock Exchanges will suspend trading. All government, semi-government, and autonomous offices will be closed, and some private institutions may observe the holiday at their discretion.

Since the fall of the previous government, a total of 761 cases have been filed against 1,168 police officers nationwide, according to Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB). Of these, 61 have been arrested.

TIB fellow Shahzada M. Akram noted that cases involve charges ranging from assaulting students and civilians to issuing unlawful orders. Approximately 87 former ministers and MPs have also been arrested in connection with 1,602 cases filed post-regime change. Around 70% of investigations are reportedly progressing satisfactorily, with 60–70 murder cases nearing completion.

Akram added that the International Crimes Tribunal has restarted proceedings this past year, handling 429 allegations and 27 formal cases. So far, 73 out of 206 accused—including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina—have been arrested. Trials have begun against Hasina and two others, though proceedings remain slow. Many politically motivated cases have been withdrawn.

Between August 2024 and June 2025, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) received 12,827 complaints. After screening, 768 were selected for investigation. During this period, the ACC filed 399 cases and submitted charge sheets in 321.

Among the accused were 343 government officials, 114 businesspersons, and 92 politicians—totaling 1,264 individuals. The ACC also issued asset declaration notices to 223 persons. However, critics allege the commission disproportionately targets opposition or lower-level figures while sparing those close to the ruling party.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has postponed the exhumation of unidentified bodies buried in Rayerbazar Cemetery between July and August. The operation, scheduled for Monday at 3 PM, aimed to identify the deceased and determine the cause of death through DNA profiling.

ADC Md. Jewel Rana cited "unavoidable reasons" for the delay, saying, “We will inform the public once a new date is confirmed.” Police earlier stated that the bodies, buried with court approval, would be exhumed for further investigation.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticized Delhi Police for referring to Bengali as the "language of Bangladesh." Describing the act as "insulting, anti-national, and unconstitutional," Mamata expressed outrage:
"How can Delhi Police—under the direct control of the Union Home Ministry—refer to Bengali, my mother tongue, as a Bangladeshi language? This is an affront to all Bengalis."

She added, “Bengali is not only my native language but also the language of Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda. Both India’s national anthem ‘Jana Gana Mana’ and national song ‘Vande Mataram’ were written in Bengali. Millions across India speak and write in this language, which is officially recognized by the Constitution.”

The controversy stems from a letter by Delhi Police requesting a Bengali translator to assist in a case involving eight suspected Bangladeshi nationals. The letter referred to Bengali as the "national language of Bangladesh."

Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has confirmed that nationwide security operations will continue until the next general election. “Several weapons have gone missing and must be recovered,” he said. Responding to concerns about public anxiety surrounding August 5, he stated that similar fears existed on August 3 but passed without incident. He noted that while law and order have improved under the current government, further progress is still needed.

The Detective Branch (DB) police have arrested 12 individuals, including former female ward councillor Sultana Ahmed Lipi, linked to banned factions of the Awami League and its affiliates. Deputy Commissioner of DMP’s Media & Public Relations, Muhammad Talebur Rahman, confirmed the arrests. The crackdown comes ahead of possible unrest surrounding August 5, prompting a nationwide special operation that has already resulted in the arrest of 21 other political operatives.

The final admission process for first-year undergraduate (honors) programs at 19 cluster-based public universities for the 2024–25 academic year is now underway and will continue until August 7. Selected students must complete the admission process at their respective universities within this period. Classes for the new academic year will commence on August 11 across all cluster-affiliated institutions. Students must follow the specific instructions of the university they have been allocated and submit original academic documents accordingly.

Yemen’s Houthi fighters have launched drone strikes targeting Israeli military sites. Military spokesperson Yahya Saree confirmed that three drones were deployed toward major Israeli cities—Tel Aviv, Ashkelon, and Haifa.

Soon after the announcement, air raid sirens were reported near Netzarim, close to Gaza, and along the Egyptian border. Israel claimed to have intercepted one drone, but has not provided details on the remaining two. This strike marks a significant escalation and presents a new strategic threat to Israel.

Transport workers in Sunamganj have called an indefinite strike following a clash with students of Sunamganj Science and Technology University over bus fare disputes.

The conflict escalated after a bus helper allegedly pushed a student, leading to a physical altercation. Workers claim students vandalized the bus, assaulted the helper, and later detained him on campus. In response, transport workers and owners staged a blockade at the city’s new bus terminal Sunday afternoon, which was later lifted by police.

The workers issued three demands: ensuring worker safety, punishing those responsible for the assault, and releasing a transport worker currently in jail for the past five months.