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 Many politically motivated cases have been withdrawn.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.

Chowdhury Ashiq Mahmud Bin Harun, Executive Chairman of BIDA and BEZA, has stated that the government is committed to positioning Bangladesh as a regional hub for halal products by fostering an enabling environment for the halal economy. Highlighting the $7 trillion global halal market, he pointed out that most halal products are currently produced by non-Muslim countries, which presents both a challenge and an opportunity for Bangladesh. The government is working on improving infrastructure and attracting investment in this sector, and Mahmud emphasized the need for strong public-private partnerships to realize the full potential of the halal economy.

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.

Stephen Miller, former Deputy Chief of Staff to Donald Trump, has accused India of indirectly supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine by purchasing large quantities of Russian oil.

“People will be shocked to learn that India is now on par with China in buying Russian oil,” said Miller. According to NDTV, the Trump administration has leveled three primary allegations against India: buying Russian oil, imposing high tariffs on U.S. goods, and manipulating the U.S. immigration system.

Miller noted that although Trump has maintained good relations with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, future actions will be guided by pragmatism. He added that diplomatic and financial measures remain open to ensure Russia is denied the funds to continue its aggression.

The Bangladesh Navy has detained 14 Indian fishermen and seized a trawler named FB Parmita for illegally entering Bangladesh’s territorial waters in the Bay of Bengal and fishing without authorization.

The vessel was captured near the deep sea buoy zone off the Sundarbans coast by the warship BNS Bishkhali. The detained fishermen were brought to Mongla Naval Base on Sunday afternoon. The catch, which includes a large quantity of hilsa and other marine fish, will be auctioned off. The fishermen and the trawler will be handed over to Mongla police. This follows a similar incident on July 14, when 34 Indian fishermen aboard two trawlers were arrested in the same area.

Russia’s Krasheninnikov volcano, located in the Kamchatka Peninsula, has erupted for the first time in over 500 years. Experts believe a recent powerful earthquake may have triggered the eruption.

The volcano emitted an ash plume reaching 6 kilometers into the sky. Although the eruption currently poses no direct threat to populated areas, a subsequent earthquake in the region led authorities to issue tsunami warnings for three nearby zones.

At least 54 refugees and migrants have died in a boat capsizing off the coast of Yemen. Many others remain missing. Abdul Qader Bajamil, director of Zanzibar’s Health Department, confirmed that bodies were recovered from the beach and surrounding areas, while 12 survivors were rescued and taken to Shakra Hospital.

The boat was carrying around 150 passengers, mostly from Ethiopia. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has described this route as one of the busiest and most dangerous migration paths in the world.

Three people, including a woman and a child, were killed, and another person injured after a truck ran over a CNG-powered autorickshaw in Ashulia, Dhaka. The incident occurred around 9:30 PM Sunday near the Central Mosque in Baipail on the Nabinagar-Chandra Highway.

Following the incident, angry locals blocked the road in protest but were later dispersed by the police. CCTV footage showed the autorickshaw traveling against traffic before attempting to pass through a narrow middle lane due to roadside waterlogging. It fell into a ditch and was subsequently crushed by the truck.