National Security Adviser Khondaker Khalilur Rahman has firmly denied allegations that he holds foreign citizenship. “I am a full citizen of Bangladesh and ready to exercise my rights,” he said. He challenged his accuser to prove the claim in court. Earlier, BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed had alleged that a foreign citizen was serving as Bangladesh’s security adviser, raising concerns about military reporting and national sovereignty. Salahuddin warned that Bangladesh might be turned into a war zone under the guise of ‘humanitarian corridors’ and urged Nobel laureate Dr. Yunus to intervene.

India’s space agency ISRO failed in its latest mission to launch the EOS-09 satellite into orbit on Sunday. The rocket was destroyed mid-flight after it failed to deploy the satellite. The mission was broadcast live, and ISRO Chief V. Narayanan publicly acknowledged the failure during the coverage.

A 16-year-old madrasa student named Habibur Rahman was tragically killed Saturday evening after being run over by a Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) garbage truck in Mirpur. Police have arrested the driver, Md. Sohel, who is a temporary worker without a valid driving license. “He was originally hired as a cleaner,” an inspector said. “It was a serious error to let him operate such a large vehicle.”

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced he will speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday at 10 AM in an effort to stop the ongoing war in Ukraine. Trump described the call as a step toward ending bloodshed. Following his conversation with Putin, he also plans to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and leaders of several NATO countries.

India has imposed a ban on the import of Bangladeshi garments through its northeastern land ports. From now on, shipments will only be allowed via Kolkata and Nhava Sheva seaports. Analysts say this move may be even harsher than U.S. tariffs on China. This development follows Bangladesh’s own restrictions, imposed about a month ago, on importing yarn through several land ports including Benapole, Bhomra, Sonamasjid, Banglabandha, and Burimari.

Police have arrested three individuals for running an online scam that targeted childless women through fake Facebook ads. According to AC Tariq Latif, the gang lured victims with false promises and stole large sums of money and valuables. The arrested suspects—Asifur Rahman (20), Al Amin (25), and Anamika (24)—were found in possession of significant amounts of cash, gold jewelry, and mobile phones. Investigators revealed that the group often posed as a woman named Rukaiya to deceive their victims.

Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, a former central bank governor and current economic adviser, criticized banks for failing to provide prompt customer service. He cited a recent case where a senior civil servant was kept waiting for an hour because the bank lacked sufficient cash—only to be paid after the branch borrowed money from the central bank. “This is unacceptable. Banks must ensure customers receive timely service,” he said. He stressed the growing importance of card-based transactions and warned that Bangladesh must overcome significant challenges to graduate from LDC status by 2026. Sharing his experience in Europe, he said, “Nobody accepts dollars there—only euros and cards. For businesspeople, credit cards are essential.”

Fatema Khanam Liza has been relieved of her duties as the spokesperson of the Chattogram Metropolitan unit of Boichitra Birodhi Chhatro Andolon (Anti-Discrimination Student Movement) following viral videos showing her engaging in drug use and an unregulated lifestyle. The organization stated that such behavior is unacceptable from a representative of a movement founded on the blood and sacrifice of the July Uprising. In a separate order, Shahriar Sikder was expelled from his post as an organizer following his arrest by Double Mooring police on extortion charges.

The Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) has revealed that dismissed soldier Md. Naimul Islam had been planning acts of sabotage under the guise of organizing a protest rally. Since August 5, he had been collaborating with other discharged soldiers to spread provocative messages and incite unrest via media and social platforms. On May 18, he planned to stage a major disruptive rally at the entrance of Dhaka Cantonment. When army personnel attempted to contact him, he attacked them with local weapons. Naimul and two associates were subsequently arrested.

Ordinary officers of the income tax and customs cadres, currently observing a pen-down strike, have called for a resolution through dialogue over the dissolution of the National Board of Revenue (NBR). On Sunday, the strike entered its fourth day. In response, NBR Chairman Abdur Rahman Khan held a meeting and formed a four-member committee to liaise with protesters. However, officials supporting the government gazette claim that those opposing it are attempting to destabilize both the NBR and the administration.

Polytechnic students from institutes across the country have announced protests and human chains on Sunday, including a major rally in front of the High Court in Dhaka. They are demanding the cancellation of a recent court verdict related to craft instructors. Student leader Zubayer Patwari said the issue of craft instructors remains unresolved and must be fully addressed. Mashfiq Islam Dewan added that a draft outlining six key demands has been prepared, including changes to the designations of technical instructors. Students are hopeful these reforms will be implemented soon.

Information Secretary Mahbuba Farzana has announced that the Bangladesh Film Archive will collect and preserve audiovisual documentation of the July Uprising. She said the archive will be modernized with new equipment to ensure the preservation of accurate historical records for future generations. The initiative aims to prevent the distortion of history and will serve as a credible source of information and display.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that countries failing to sign new trade agreements with the United States may face tariffs as high as 50%. Trump stated that the demand for trade deals is so high that individual negotiations are not feasible. Instead, within the next 2–3 weeks, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will send letters outlining new tariff structures. Countries that don’t comply will be subject to increased tariffs.

Teachers and staff of the mosque-based child and mass education project besieged the Planning Commission demanding unpaid salaries. The protest, involving 84,000 workers, was suspended after assurances from the Planning Secretary. Prior to this, protesters had submitted a memorandum to the Chief Adviser. Their grievance stems from a recommendation to exclude five months of unpaid salaries in a revised proposal for the now-concluded project. Protesters are demanding full payment before Eid-ul-Adha.

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has confirmed that Pakistan was notified before India launched "Operation Sindoor." Responding to criticism from opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, who accused the government of compromising national security by informing Pakistan in advance, Jaishankar explained that a message was sent at the start of the operation. "We informed Pakistan that we are targeting terrorist infrastructure and would not engage Pakistani troops," he said. Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh slammed the move, calling it “an act of treason.”