A wave of dissatisfaction has erupted among officials in the engineering department of Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) after six sub-assistant engineers were given additional responsibilities allegedly without following proper procedures. The appointments, made by CCC Secretary Ashraful Amin without informing the chief engineer, reportedly violated the organogram and seniority rules. Despite no vacant posts, the secretary assigned extra duties, raising concerns about the breakdown of the chain of command and the deterioration of the department’s working environment.

According to CCC sources, the engineering department has 14 assistant engineer posts, all currently filled. The new assignments increased the number of officials holding equivalent positions to 21. Several officials alleged that the process ignored the 2023 policy on temporary or additional duties, which allows such appointments only to vacant posts. The chief engineer confirmed he was not informed of the decisions, while the secretary admitted to bypassing the organogram, citing operational necessity.

Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain said the controversial additional duties would be reviewed and that no unlawful actions would continue. Local governance experts urged immediate publication of the seniority list and revision of the organogram to prevent further administrative unrest.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami held a workshop for its central office staff on Tuesday morning at the Al-Falah auditorium in Moghbazar, Dhaka. Party chief and opposition leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman attended as the chief guest, emphasizing that the central office should reflect the organization’s ideals, discipline, service, and responsibility.

In his address, Dr. Rahman urged all officers and employees to demonstrate honesty, efficiency, punctuality, and trustworthiness in every aspect of their work. He called for sincerity, cooperation, and accountability to make organizational activities more dynamic and effective. He further stated that every responsibility should be performed with the mindset of worship, aiming for divine satisfaction through dedication, professionalism, and ethics, which would bring positive change to individuals, institutions, and society.

The workshop was presided over by Assistant Secretary General Maulana ATM Masum and conducted by Central Office Secretary Maulana Abdus Sattar. Other speakers included Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar and several senior leaders, who discussed improving office management, responsibility, service quality, and organizational efficiency.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has stated that it is monitoring media and social media reports involving Gazi Nazrul Islam, the Member of Parliament for Satkhira-4 and a Jamaat leader. The party said it will collect factual information and take necessary action according to its organizational rules. The issue has drawn attention after a video featuring the MP and a young woman circulated online.

The report raises the question of whether Gazi Nazrul Islam would lose his parliamentary seat if expelled from Jamaat. According to parliamentary precedent, an MP’s seat may be canceled if the party formally requests the Speaker to revoke it following expulsion. However, if only organizational positions are withdrawn without such a request, the seat usually remains. The article cites past examples involving MPs from the Awami League and Jatiya Party to illustrate this distinction.

Gazi Nazrul Islam has issued a statement claiming the woman seen in the video is his second wife, married with the consent of his first wife. Local Jamaat leaders have echoed this explanation.

A series of objectionable videos featuring Jamaat-e-Islami lawmaker Gazi Nazrul Islam from Satkhira-4 have gone viral on social media, showing him in intimate moments with a young woman. The footage, reportedly recorded in a Dhaka bedroom, sparked widespread debate across the country. While some party supporters initially claimed the videos were AI-generated, Nazrul later stated that the woman, Mariam Khatun, was his second wife.

However, confusion has arisen over the authenticity of their marriage certificate. The marriage registrar, Maulana B.A.M. Baki Billah, told reporters he was contacted late Monday night and instructed by phone to prepare the document, though he did not witness the ceremony. He admitted receiving all details from Dhaka and said the bride and her guardian signed the certificate later. The document lists Mariam’s birth date as May 22, 2008, raising further questions.

Fact-checkers found a June 22 biodata of Mariam endorsed by Nazrul, describing her as unmarried, despite his claim of a June 17 marriage. Jamaat’s central publicity wing said it is investigating the matter for possible organizational action.

National Citizen Party (NCP) member secretary and Rangpur-4 MP Akhtar Hossain has alleged that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has backed away from its 31-point commitments made before the national election. He made the remarks on Tuesday, July 21, at a street rally held at the Government Pilot High School ground in Jaldhaka, Nilphamari, organized as part of the 'July March to Build the Nation' program.

Hossain said the BNP had pledged to implement the July Charter and reform the state system before the election, but five months after the polls, none of those promises have been fulfilled. He claimed that the BNP had moved away from its earlier positions on constitutional reform, voting rights, and the caretaker government system. Expressing concern over the economic situation, he said rising debt and commodity prices made state reform urgent. He added that the public had faith in the NCP and that NCP-backed candidates would contest the upcoming local government elections.

Other NCP leaders, including Nasiruddin Patwari and Sarjis Alam, also spoke at the event, emphasizing the need to implement the July referendum verdict to address regional disparities and fulfill public expectations for state reform.

India’s satirical political group, the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), has dismissed its spokesperson, Bijeta Dahiya, after a video showing her eating a burger during a protest march toward Parliament went viral on social media. The decision was announced on Tuesday following the incident that occurred during Monday’s demonstration in Delhi. The party stated that Dahiya’s actions were “deeply insensitive” and inconsistent with its principles, removing her from all official duties.

The protest, largely attended by young students, was organized to demand the resignation of India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities and question paper leaks in national examinations. Police used tear gas and batons to disperse the crowd, reporting that 178 people were injured, including 118 police personnel and around 60 protesters.

In response to criticism, Dahiya released a video defending her actions, saying she ate the burger out of hunger or desire and questioned why she was being held accountable. She asserted that her political involvement was voluntary and that she was not answerable to anyone.

South Korea’s Ambassador to Bangladesh, Kim Ji Joon, paid a courtesy call on Brigadier General (Retd.) A K M Shamsul Islam, the Prime Minister’s Defense Adviser, on Tuesday afternoon at the Armed Forces Division in Dhaka Cantonment. The meeting was confirmed in a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR).

During the meeting, both sides exchanged greetings and recalled the longstanding friendly and excellent bilateral relations between Bangladesh and South Korea. They discussed potential areas of cooperation to support the modernization and capacity enhancement of the Bangladesh Armed Forces. The discussions covered possible collaboration in military equipment, defense technology exchange, shipbuilding, joint training, and higher military education.

Both parties expressed positive views about strengthening defense cooperation between the two countries, reflecting a shared interest in expanding strategic and technological ties.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan described Mashiur Rahman Jadu Mia as the principal architect of nationalist political transformation in Bangladesh. Speaking at a discussion marking Jadu Mia’s 102nd birth anniversary at the National Press Club on Tuesday, he said Jadu Mia’s foresight enabled him to transform a military officer into a political leader and to chart a path during times of misrule and political uncertainty.

The minister noted that Jadu Mia was among the few imprisoned by the Pakistani government during the Liberation War and later demonstrated exceptional vision during the post-war and post-1975 political transitions. He said that after 1975, most political parties in Bangladesh faced confusion and loss of direction, but Jadu Mia’s leadership stood out.

BNP Vice Chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu also praised Jadu Mia, calling him a political “magician” and a farsighted leader who recognized early the need for a strong organization to politically counter the Awami League. Other speakers included poet Abu Saleh, academic Dr. Mahbub Ullah, BNP leader Barkatullah Bulu, and Bhasani Janashakti Party President Sheikh Rafiqul Islam Bablu.

Hasnat Abdullah, chief organizer of the National Citizens Party (NCP) and Member of Parliament for Cumilla-4 (Debidwar), declared that there will be no place for fascism in the new Bangladesh. Speaking on Tuesday afternoon at a ‘July March and Street Rally’ organized by the NCP at the Central Shaheed Minar in Chitalmari, Bagerhat, he said the party aims to build a country where farmers, workers, and laborers enjoy equal rights. Abdullah emphasized that young people have shed blood to end fascism and called for public cooperation in nation-building.

He noted that six NCP members currently represent the people in parliament and expressed the party’s ambition to expand its representation. Addressing the BNP, Abdullah urged the implementation of the July Charter, saying it must honor the people’s referendum. He also stated that the people of Bangladesh rejected the Sheikh family’s leadership through the August 5 uprising.

During the rally, Abdullah introduced Istiaq Hossain Jami as the NCP candidate for Chitalmari Upazila chairman and sought votes for him. The event concluded with a July March through the main roads of Chitalmari.

The Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) has submitted a charge sheet against 66 individuals, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in connection with attacks on protesters during the July uprising in Chattogram. The case was filed by Md. Afsar, also known as Kafil Uddin, who alleged he was injured by gunfire and explosions during an anti-discrimination student protest on August 4, 2024. The charge sheet, submitted in March 2026 following a court directive, does not include Helal Akbar Chowdhury Babor, a youth leader previously seen armed during the unrest.

Bangladesh Human Rights Foundation Secretary General Advocate Zia Habib Ahsan criticized the omission, noting that media footage showed Babor wielding a firearm and that investigators should have verified his involvement. The PBI report recommended charges against 66 people, including senior political figures, while suggesting exemption for 26 others due to lack of evidence.

Questions have arisen within political circles about why Babor’s name was excluded, given his past ties with the complainant and multiple criminal cases against him. The investigating officer stated that only those with verified evidence were charged.

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has sharply criticized the long-standing impunity surrounding the assassination of former President Ziaur Rahman, following the recent arrest of Major Mozzaffar Hossain, one of the convicted killers. Speaking on Tuesday at a memorial prayer for former Jubo Dal vice president Zakir Hossain Nannu in Dhaka’s Naya Paltan, Rizvi asked who had sheltered Mozzaffar both at home and abroad during the past 45 years.

Rizvi called for a full investigation into the events surrounding that period, mentioning that Kader Siddiqui had taken refuge abroad and was armed, questioning who had used him against the army. He recalled the November 7 revolution, describing BNP and its affiliated organizations as its offspring, born to establish multiparty democracy and freedom of speech. He urged party members to remain steadfast, citing the return of the party chairperson and assumption of the prime minister’s office as proof that sacrifice is never in vain.

Rizvi also praised current government initiatives such as the expansion of the Family Card program and introduction of the Farmer Card, saying their benefits would soon reach ordinary people.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami leaders in Rouzan upazila have provided construction materials to help rebuild the home of Monirul Islam Badsha, a resident of South Lelangara village in Binajuri Union. Badsha, who has been suffering from long-term illness, saw his house severely damaged during recent floods, leaving his family in hardship. The assistance was delivered on Tuesday afternoon when local Jamaat leaders visited his home and handed over the materials.

Present at the event were Rouzan upazila Jamaat Amir Shahjahan Monju, Secretary General Md Riduan Shah, Islami Chhatra Shibir upazila president Md Shahjalal, and several other local leaders. They assured continued support for Badsha and his family.

According to local residents, Badsha’s family had been living in distress since their home was damaged. Receiving the construction materials brought them relief and gratitude toward the initiative.

The Election Commission (EC) has finalized a proposal to amend the law governing five tiers of local government elections in Bangladesh. Under the proposed changes, MPO-listed teachers, guarantors of loan defaulters, individuals with unpaid utility bills such as electricity or water, and dual citizens will be deemed ineligible to contest in local government elections. The announcement was made by EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed during a briefing following the commission’s 12th meeting on Tuesday.

According to the EC, these recommendations will soon be forwarded to the Local Government Division for further action. The proposed amendments aim to tighten eligibility criteria for candidates in local elections, ensuring compliance with financial and citizenship standards.

If approved, the new rules would introduce stricter disqualification measures that could significantly affect the pool of eligible candidates in upcoming local government elections.

The Ministry of Home Affairs in Bangladesh has announced a major reshuffle in the senior ranks of the national police. According to three separate notifications issued by the Public Security Division on Tuesday, several officers holding the ranks of DIG, Additional DIG, and Superintendent of Police (SP) have been transferred or reassigned to new posts. The orders, issued in the public interest, are to take immediate effect.

Key changes include new leadership in the Mymensingh, Chattogram, and Sylhet regions. DIG Md. Ataul Kibria of Mymensingh Range has been transferred to the CID, while Khulna Metropolitan Police Commissioner DIG Mohammad Zahidul Hasan will replace him. Sylhet Metropolitan Police Commissioner DIG Md. Abdul Kuddus Chowdhury has been appointed as DIG of Chattogram Range, and DIG Sarwar Murshed Shamim from Police Headquarters will take charge as the new Sylhet Metropolitan Police Commissioner. Additional DIG-level and SP-level transfers were also made across several units.

The notifications, signed by Deputy Secretary Tawsif Ahmed, emphasize that all orders are effective immediately and issued in the public interest.

Abidul Islam Khan, joint general secretary of the Dhaka University unit of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal and a former DUCSU vice president candidate, criticized Jamaat-e-Islami for not taking any action after a video involving one of its members of parliament was leaked online. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, he said the video, verified as real by Rumor Scanner, showed the MP in a personal moment with a woman claimed by the district Jamaat to be his second wife. However, the party has not provided clarity on the marriage date or documentation.

Abid argued that such behavior raises serious ethical and accountability questions for a public representative. He noted that the MP had previously expressed misogynistic views, which he said reflected the party’s stance, but questioned whether this alleged misconduct also represented Jamaat’s position. He urged both Jamaat and the national parliament to take a clear and transparent stance, warning that silence undermines moral credibility.

He further stated that if the woman involved is a minor or if consent issues exist, the matter should be investigated under criminal law regardless of political status.