A video featuring Jamaat-e-Islami MP Gazi Nazrul Islam from Satkhira-4 constituency has gone viral on social media since Monday night, showing him with a young woman in a room. Local Jamaat leaders later claimed the woman is his second wife. District Jamaat secretary Maulana Azizur Rahman stated that the MP confirmed the marriage took place with his first wife’s consent.

In a press release on Tuesday, Gazi Nazrul Islam said he visited the office of his second wife’s father in Dhaka on July 13 with both wives. He alleged that during the visit, his driver and the woman’s uncle brought in several unknown men who held them hostage and extorted money. He claimed the same group later released private footage online due to personal and family disputes.

The MP denied allegations of extramarital relations, calling the video’s circulation politically motivated. Both his first and second wives also released video statements supporting his claim that the marriage was legitimate and that false propaganda was being spread.

Bangladesh Navy Chief Admiral M Nazmul Hassan paid a farewell courtesy call on President Md Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban on Tuesday afternoon. During the meeting, Admiral Hassan expressed gratitude to the President for his support during his tenure and briefed him on the overall development activities of the Navy.

President Shahabuddin, who is also the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, thanked the outgoing Navy Chief for his successful and efficient service. He praised Admiral Hassan’s contributions to the advancement of the naval force and expressed hope that the ongoing development of the Bangladesh Navy would continue in the future.

Officials from the President’s Office were present during the meeting. Admiral Nazmul Hassan is scheduled to hand over his responsibilities to the new Navy Chief on July 23.

Delhi Police detained Lok Sabha opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, and several other senior party figures during a sit-in protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official residence on Tuesday. The demonstration took place at Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi, where Congress leaders gathered to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

According to the report, police arrived at the protest site and detained the Congress leaders, later removing them from the area. The protest was part of the party’s ongoing campaign against the central government’s handling of issues related to the education ministry.

The detentions mark another confrontation between the Congress leadership and the Modi administration, highlighting continued political tensions in the national capital.

Congress has intensified its protest against the central government over allegations of question paper leaks in various Indian examinations. Party leader and Lok Sabha opposition leader Rahul Gandhi announced he would hold an overnight sit-in outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official residence, urging citizens to join in support of students’ demand for justice.

On Tuesday, Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi led a march from Kharge’s residence in New Delhi toward the Prime Minister’s residence to protest the government’s handling of the issue. Rahul Gandhi said on social media that attacks on students are attacks on every Indian family and called on patriotic citizens to join the protest. Congress sources confirmed that Gandhi would continue the overnight demonstration.

During the protest, Union Minister Jitendra Singh spoke with Rahul Gandhi, but Congress leaders said the discussion yielded no resolution. Congress MP Syed Nasir Hussain stated that the government requested withdrawal of the protest, which the party refused without meeting their demands, including the resignation of the education minister and a parliamentary debate on the leaks.

Central leaders of the National Citizen Party (NCP) are scheduled to visit Kurigram tomorrow as part of the nationwide 'Build the Nation July Awakening' program. The event, titled 'July March,' will begin at July Square near College Mor and conclude with a street rally at Shapla Square in the town. The announcement was made at a press conference held at the NCP’s Kurigram district office in the Fire Service Market on Tuesday afternoon.

According to the press conference, the month-long program aims to engage people from all walks of life, convey the aspirations of July to the new generation, honor the contributions of martyrs, and strengthen the commitment to nation-building. The Kurigram event will be attended by several top NCP leaders, including central member secretary and MP Akhtar Hossain, Kurigram-2 MP and joint convener Dr. Atik Mujahid, and other senior organizers.

Preparations for the program include publicity through loudspeakers, banners, and motorcycle rallies, along with security arrangements across the district.

The International Crimes Tribunal has ordered retired Major Mozzaffar Hossain, a fugitive accused in the assassination case of former President Ziaur Rahman, to appear before the tribunal on July 23 in connection with a war crimes case in Feni related to the July uprising. The directive was issued on Tuesday afternoon following a prosecution request.

Chief Prosecutor Md. Aminul Islam stated that investigators found evidence of communication between Mozzaffar Hossain and another arrested accused, retired Lieutenant General Masud Uddin Chowdhury. Based on this information, the prosecution sought the tribunal’s order to produce Mozzaffar for trial.

The tribunal’s order marks a new step in the ongoing proceedings concerning alleged crimes against humanity committed during the Feni events, with Mozzaffar’s trial to be conducted under the jurisdiction of the International Crimes Tribunal.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is scheduled to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday. The meeting comes as pressure mounts on Beirut to disarm Hezbollah, a key condition Israel has set before withdrawing its troops from southern Lebanon. The talks follow a U.S.-brokered agreement between Lebanon and Israel to begin implementing control in certain 'pilot areas' of southern Lebanon through the Lebanese army.

Aoun, a vocal critic of Hezbollah’s involvement in the recent Middle East war, hopes Trump will press Israel to withdraw from occupied Lebanese territories. Israel, however, insists it will not pull back until Hezbollah is disarmed, a stance supported by Washington. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised Lebanon’s efforts to restore sovereignty and dismantle Hezbollah’s armed infrastructure, while analysts warned the agreement could prove highly unfavorable for Lebanon.

Aoun, Lebanon’s first president invited to Washington since 2009, is expected to seek additional U.S. support for the Lebanese army to carry out the difficult task of disarming Hezbollah, as regional tensions remain high.

On July 21, 2024, six people were killed in Savar during violent clashes between police, ruling party activists, and protesters defying a curfew to join a nationwide shutdown on the Dhaka–Aricha highway. Police, led by then Additional Superintendent Abdullahil Kafi, reportedly fired repeatedly to disperse demonstrators. Armed groups affiliated with the Awami League, Jubo League, and Chhatra League joined the police in joint operations and motorcycle processions across Savar and Ashulia.

The violence followed earlier shootings on July 20 that left several dead and dozens injured. On July 21, police used tear gas and sound grenades but failed to control the crowds, who retaliated with stones. Later that day, police and ruling party activists allegedly raided and looted homes of BNP leaders, journalists, and opposition supporters, damaging property and seizing valuables. Offices of local media, including the daily Fulki, were also attacked, and several journalists were harassed.

The incidents left Savar residents in fear as clashes spread across key points of the municipality, with reports of widespread arrests and destruction continuing into the night.

Retired Major Mozzaffar Hossain, a fugitive accused in the assassination case of former President Ziaur Rahman, will be tried at the International Crimes Tribunal. The prosecution has filed a petition to present him before the tribunal, confirmed Chief Prosecutor Md. Aminul Islam on Tuesday afternoon. Investigators reportedly found evidence of his communication with another arrested accused, retired Lieutenant General Masud Uddin Chowdhury.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed stated that Mozzaffar’s trial would also be ensured under military law through a General Court Martial. He said Mozzaffar’s associates had already been tried in military courts and that the former officer had been living under a false identity in a neighboring country for many years. Based on intelligence information, he was arrested and handed over to the army for trial under military law.

Mozzaffar had been on the run for 45 years before being arrested on July 15 from a residence in Dhaka’s Banani area and transferred to military police custody the following day.

Major Mozzafar Hossain, sentenced to death by a military court for direct involvement in the 1981 assassination of President Ziaur Rahman, was transferred from Dhaka Cantonment to Chattogram Cantonment’s military custody last Friday. He was later flown back to Dhaka by military aircraft on Sunday. Sources said the transfer was made because the original incident and case jurisdiction were centered in Chattogram, allowing investigators to review details and visit the crime scene more effectively.

Chattogram Metropolitan Police officials stated they were not informed about the transfer, as the Dhaka Detective Branch handed Mozzafar directly to the army. According to military and Home Ministry sources, his trial under the Army Act will proceed in two stages—first for desertion after the 1981 incident, and then for enforcing the previously declared death sentence. The General Court Martial will determine whether any separate judicial review is necessary.

Observers noted that military trials are not usually public, raising interest about how transparent Mozzafar’s proceedings will be. His arrest reportedly followed leads from the phone records of recently detained former Lieutenant General Masud Uddin Chowdhury.

Prime Minister’s adviser Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman announced that a case will be filed against Hasina for allegedly violating customs and immigration laws during her escape. He made the statement on Tuesday afternoon at a press conference held at the Department of Information in the Secretariat, where the government’s Chief Information Officer Syed Abdal Ahmad was also present.

The adviser said that false information, misinformation, and fake videos are being spread to defame many innocent and respected individuals in the country. To counter this, the government is determined to act and has initiated the formation of a panel of lawyers and experts to address the issue.

He further stated that cyberbullying through digital platforms and social media has become a concern, and the government has a responsibility to protect citizens. The government will ensure proper enforcement of the law in this regard.

The government of Bangladesh has announced a firm commitment to curb cyberbullying, misinformation, and fake videos that harm innocent and respected individuals. Prime Minister’s Adviser Dr. Zahedur Rahman disclosed that a panel of lawyers and experts will be formed to address these issues. He made the announcement on Tuesday during a press conference at the Department of Information in the Secretariat, where the government’s Chief Information Officer Syed Abdal Ahmad was also present.

Dr. Rahman stated that social media and digital platforms are being used to conduct cyberbullying, and it is the government’s responsibility to protect citizens from such acts. He emphasized that the government will ensure proper enforcement of laws to prevent these offenses.

The initiative reflects the government’s growing focus on digital safety and accountability in online spaces, aiming to strengthen legal and institutional measures against cyber harassment and misinformation.

Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni arrived in Islamabad on an official visit amid heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf. He was accompanied by a high-level delegation that included the governor general of Sistan and Baluchestan province, the deputy interior minister, deputy minister of urban development and transport, the head of the National Iranian Oil Company, and a special representative of the agriculture minister.

Momeni told the media that the main purpose of his visit was to strengthen mutual relations between the two neighboring countries and expand cooperation in key sectors. He also noted that Iran and Pakistan had previously agreed to more than triple their bilateral trade to 10 billion dollars annually.

Pakistan’s Interior Minister expressed eagerness to further expand bilateral relations with Iran and support efforts to ease regional tensions.

The Bangladesh Army has proposed constructing several internal and connecting roads in the Jungle Salimpur area of Sitakunda, Chattogram, including two routes passing through the CDA’s Silimpur residential area. However, the Chattogram Development Authority (CDA) has not approved the proposal, citing concerns that it could disrupt security and order within the residential community. Instead, the CDA advised the army to consider alternative routes.

According to CDA sources, Jungle Salimpur is a sensitive zone, and linking it directly with a quiet, protected residential area could pose safety risks. Following consultations with local plot owners, the CDA suggested building the roads elsewhere. CDA Chairman Engineer Belayet Hossain visited the proposed sites with army officials and confirmed that a temporary route along the canal bank could be allowed, but no permanent road should pass through the residential zone.

During a meeting with residents, the CDA chairman pledged to develop Silimpur as a modern, eco-friendly neighborhood and assured solutions to long-standing water and gas shortages in coordination with Chattogram WASA.

Bangladesh’s Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Anisul Haque stated that mandatory pre-case mediation is producing encouraging results in reducing new case filings and facilitating faster dispute resolution. Speaking virtually from Dhaka at the inauguration of the program in ten districts on Tuesday, he said the initiative has already shown significant progress in lowering the number of cases filed under various laws.

According to the minister, around 4.5 million cases are currently pending in the country’s courts, creating heavy pressure on the judiciary. A pilot project in 20 districts demonstrated that between February–May 2025 and the same period in 2026, case filings dropped by an average of 62.02 percent across several legal categories. He urged judges to refer suitable pending cases for mediation through district legal aid offices to accelerate proceedings and called on the media to raise public awareness about free legal aid services.

The minister inaugurated the program in Bogura, Thakurgaon, Patuakhali, Bhola, Natore, Jashore, Shariatpur, Cox’s Bazar, Panchagarh, and Tangail under the Legal Aid (Amendment) Act 2026. He emphasized zero tolerance for corruption in mediation and praised the support of JICA, GIZ, and UNDP.