The central committee of the Tanty Party has formed a three-member investigation panel in response to extortion allegations against Zakir Hossain, President of the Dhaka District Tanty Party.

According to Mojibur Rahman, General Secretary of the central committee, the panel will thoroughly verify all relevant information. “If Zakir Hossain is found guilty after a fair investigation, he will be expelled from the party,” he stated.

It is reported that on June 21, Zakir Hossain allegedly demanded extortion money from street vendors operating on the footpath in front of the Greater Wholesale Cloth Market in Sripur. The vendors reportedly retaliated by physically assaulting him. Following this incident, the market authorities filed an extortion case against Zakir Hossain at the Ashulia Police Station.

NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah has exposed alleged corrupt practices within Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Posting three video clips on Facebook as evidence, Hasnat claimed that individuals are being forced to pay 100,000 Taka to obtain clearance certificates, even when there are no corruption allegations against them.

According to Hasnat, the ACC’s Director General Akhtar and his Deputy Director recently demanded this bribe from Mahmuda Mitu under threat of official action. Mahmuda Mitu joined the Red Crescent after August 5. Hasnat accused the ACC of currently investigating corruption cases dating back to the Awami League’s tenure but absurdly trying to shift blame onto present officials without naming those involved.

He concluded, “We demand justice against the ACC’s corruption. Did the people of Bangladesh sacrifice their lives in July only for officials to extort 100,000 Taka as ‘tea money’?”

A case has been filed against six leaders of the BNP-affiliated Swechchhasebak Dal for allegedly assaulting former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A.K.M. Nurul Huda and garlanding him with shoes. Sub-Inspector Md. Sajib Hasan filed the case at Uttara West Police Station on Tuesday. Among the accused are Mozammel Haque Dhali, Sheikh Farid, Md. Hanif, Md. Kaiyum, Dulal, and Selim, along with 15–20 unidentified individuals. Md. Hanif has already been arrested and produced before the court.

During the ongoing Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent exams, the Central Student League has issued directives to its activists to ensure the proper provision of water and saline for guardians waiting outside exam centers while maintaining necessary social distancing.

Recognizing the severe hardship faced by guardians standing outside exam halls, the party has also instructed its members to arrange shaded resting areas where possible. In addition, they have emphasized the need to provide emergency services promptly during exam hours. Central leaders have called on activists to set up help desks outside exam venues while strictly observing social distancing protocols to manage these efforts effectively.

Saiful Haque, General Secretary of the Revolutionary Workers Party, has urged the government to declare a special day of solidarity in support of Palestine and Iran, who are currently victims of aggression by Israel and the United States.

He stated that on this designated day, all 180 million people of Bangladesh will take to the streets in solidarity with the Palestinian people, demanding the arrest of the Trump-Netanyahu duo responsible for the ongoing violence. "We will raise the flag of Bangladesh high as we stand on the streets to demand an end to this genocide," Saiful Haque affirmed.

Jonaid Saki, leader of the Gonoshonghoti Andolon (People’s Solidarity Movement), condemned the government’s failure to curb ‘mob terrorism,’ stating it is unacceptable to evade responsibility through official statements alone. He highlighted recent attacks on minority religious communities, shrines, political opponents, and various individuals, despite the relatively small size of some of these groups.

Saki criticized law enforcement agencies for their ineffectiveness and passivity, even after 10 months since the coup attempt. He assured that perpetrators will be brought to justice through proper legal channels. Ahead of the first anniversary of the July-August coup attempt, Saki announced a month-long series of activities to commemorate the event.

Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar announced the party’s return to official political participation following a court verdict that reinstated its registration and electoral symbol—the balance scale. “By the grace of Almighty Allah, we have officially regained our status through a gazette issued by the Election Commission,” he said. Parwar condemned the previous government's actions, calling them oppressive and undemocratic, and thanked the people of Bangladesh for their continued support.

A bilateral meeting took place between the BNP delegation, led by BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, and representatives of the Communist Party of China (CPC) during the delegation’s visit to China. The meeting was held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Beijing with Liu Jianchao, Minister of the CPC’s International Department.

Earlier the same day, the BNP delegation also met with Sun Weidong, Vice Minister of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

A joint team comprising the army, police, and forest department reclaimed 13 acres of government forest land in Boga Pratima village of Sakhipur, Tangail. The land had been under illegal occupation by local individuals for years. Led by UNO Abdullah Al Roni and Forest Officer Md. Abu Saleh, the team also planted 11,000 saplings of forest and medicinal trees including sal, neem, and amloki. The operation, part of efforts to protect biodiversity and the environment, will continue in the future, according to officials.

Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani condemned Iran’s missile attack on the US-operated Al-Udeid Airbase in Qatar, calling it an “unacceptable” act. The attack, which occurred amid Qatar’s diplomatic efforts to ease regional tensions, was described as a serious provocation and a violation of Qatar’s sovereignty. Qatar has sent a formal letter to the UN Secretary-General condemning the strike and summoned the Iranian ambassador, asserting its right to respond under international law.

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi and Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammed Al-Khulaifi held a phone call discussing the deep-rooted bilateral relationship and current regional issues. They emphasized the importance of cooperation to counter threats posed by Israeli and US aggression. Both officials highlighted the significance of mutual interests, good neighborliness, and joint efforts to maintain regional security and stability. Qatar expressed readiness to play a constructive role in reducing tensions and enhancing cooperation with Iran.

Asif Nazrul, Adviser on Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs, highlighted the significant impact of youth activism on Bangladesh’s social and institutional reforms. Speaking at a workshop in Dhaka, he praised young people for their active role from grassroots protests to policy-making arenas. Nazrul also noted amendments to the Cyber Security Ordinance by the interim government to protect free expression, contrasting with past misuse. He urged recognition of the July-August mass uprising as a moral movement and emphasized alignment with Commonwealth values in ongoing reforms.

At the NATO summit in The Hague, U.S. President Donald Trump has taken center stage as tensions rise over the Iran-Israel conflict and a U.S. missile strike on Iran's nuclear site. Trump’s unexpected call for peace between Iran, Israel, and the U.S. surprised many. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte backed Trump’s actions, framing them as legitimate. The summit appears shaped to suit Trump’s agenda, as he pushes for higher defense spending and claims to have curbed a new nuclear threat in the region.

The government has drafted amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure (CRPC) to enhance human rights protections during arrest and interrogation, said Legal Advisor Dr. Asif Nazrul. Speaking at the closing of the Commonwealth Charter Youth Workshop, he also highlighted reforms in civil law, gender-based violence laws, and digitalization of marriage registration. He noted that Bangladesh’s Cybersecurity Law was revised after extensive consultations. These reforms reflect the government's commitment to rule of law, justice, and human dignity in line with Commonwealth values.

Russia has condemned the recent US and Israeli attacks on Iran’s nuclear installation, reiterating its clear stance in support of Iran. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov accused critics of trying to damage Moscow-Tehran relations by fueling tensions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi praised Russia’s role as “extremely valuable” during talks with President Vladimir Putin and thanked Russia for standing on the “right side.” The two nations maintain a strategic cooperation agreement, with plans to further strengthen ties.