Gano Adhikar Parishad General Secretary Rashed Khan has alleged that efforts are underway to restore the Awami League to power through a revamped Jatiya Party, under the leadership of its new Secretary General, Barrister Shamim Haider Patwary. He claimed that after earlier attempts involving figures like Saber Hossain Chowdhury and Mannan failed, Patwary is now being used as the last resort. Rashed further accused the interim government of cooperating in this alleged deception, stating that the plan is being orchestrated according to Indian strategy. “Even if the Prime Minister herself cannot return directly, they are trying to regain power using the Jatiya Party as a proxy,” he added.

The High Court has released its full verdict declaring Sections 20 and 21 of the 15th Amendment, which abolished the caretaker government system, unconstitutional and void. The court also invalidated several added constitutional articles and reinstated the referendum provision under Article 142, saying its removal undermined the Constitution’s basic structure. The 15th Amendment made 54 changes in total, but the court left the decision on other provisions to the next Parliament. The verdict followed writs filed by civil society leaders in 2023.

Following the U.S. withdrawal in 2021, the Taliban took control of Afghanistan but remain largely unrecognized internationally. Russia recently became the first country to formally recognize the Taliban government, while China has extended economic support and diplomatic engagement. India and Iran have also shifted their approaches, balancing security and strategic interests. Despite strained relations with Pakistan, several nations continue cautious diplomacy with the Taliban, driven by practical and security considerations. Experts anticipate more countries may follow Russia’s lead in formal recognition.

Senior leaders of the Jatiya Nagarik Party have paid their respects at the grave of Abrar Fahad, a student of BUET who was beaten to death by activists of the ruling party’s student wing, Chhatra League. The leaders described Abrar as a powerful symbol of resistance against fascism and said his tragic death marked a turning point in the struggle against Indian hegemony in Bangladesh’s political landscape. They also met with Abrar’s family and engaged in discussions with local residents.

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for threatening to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu under an ICC warrant. Speaking before a White House dinner, Trump said Mamdani is in a “honeymoon period” and warned him to behave if he expects federal support. The threat drew backlash from Republicans, while Netanyahu dismissed it as “ridiculous.” Mamdani’s stance is based on alleged war crimes in Gaza. Netanyahu may visit New York in September for the UN General Assembly.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir held a courtesy meeting with Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen at the BNP Chairperson’s political office in Gulshan. Fakhrul was joined by senior party leaders including Mirza Abbas, Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan, Begum Selima Rahman, and ABM Abdus Sattar. Following the fall of the Awami League government, BNP leaders have visited China twice, with Fakhrul recently leading a nine-member delegation on a visit to Beijing.

Chief Election Commissioner A.M.M. Nasir Uddin said that foreign observers who endorsed the legitimacy of the last three national elections will not be invited for the upcoming polls. After a meeting with the Canadian ambassador in Agargaon, he stated that while many countries, including those in the EU, are interested in sending observers, those with a history of approving disputed elections will be excluded. He also confirmed discussions with the ambassador focused on election preparations, voter awareness, and the use of AI.

BNP leaders from Bhola-2 have strongly refuted a land-grabbing allegation against senior leader and former MP Hafiz Ibrahim, calling it false and politically motivated.

At a press conference held at Daulatkhan Press Club, BNP activists demanded an impartial investigation and punishment for those making the false claims. Ibrahim stated that the complainant, Selim, is not from his constituency and has no connection to him. He clarified that the land dispute involves Selim and the husband of his niece, and a case has already been filed over it. He warned that this smear campaign is part of a broader conspiracy ahead of the upcoming national election to destabilize the political environment.

The Election Commission has issued letters to 50 registered political parties requesting submission of their annual income and expenditure reports. However, the banned Awami League was excluded from this directive.

According to regulations, parties must submit the previous year's financials by July 31. Failure to submit for three consecutive years may lead to deregistration. Additionally, new applicants for party registration have been given a 15-day window to submit required documents.

The National Democratic Movement (NDM) has proposed key electoral reforms during a meeting with the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). Among their demands: holding general elections by February, redrawing parliamentary boundaries within two months, capping campaign expenditures at Tk 4 million, and amending the Representation of the People Order (RPO) to prevent banned Awami League leaders from contesting elections under disguise.

NDM Chairman Bobby Hajjaj emphasized that a clause should be added to ensure disqualified AL leaders cannot circumvent the ban. On the same day, Bangladesh Amjanagon Party met with the CEC and expressed hope for a festive and participatory election.

Amid ongoing internal strife and uncertainty over its future direction, the central committee of Jatiya Party has announced an emergency press conference. It will be held on Tuesday, July 8 at 12:00 PM at the Baridhara residence of Co-Chairman Barrister Anisul Islam Mahmud.

Top leaders including Barrister Mahmud and ABM Ruhul Amin Hawlader are expected to speak. Media representatives, press club units, and diplomatic correspondents have been invited to attend.

The al-Qaeda-linked group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) is intensifying attacks across West Africa, especially in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. Despite military coups in these countries, JNIM has expanded control, imposing strict Sharia law and increasing violence. The group finances operations through livestock theft, taxation, and smuggling. Efforts by regional and international forces have so far failed to contain JNIM’s growth, raising fears of long-term instability and insecurity in the Sahel region.

During a leaflet distribution, roadshow, and public outreach event on Monday afternoon at Nayapara Bazaar, Narayanganj, BNP nomination hopeful for Narayanganj-3, Al Mujahid Mallik, stated that if the 31-point state reform agenda announced by BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman is implemented, it will ensure democracy, good governance, and human rights in Bangladesh. He promised widespread development and peace under BNP rule, citing the party’s previous tenure as a period of significant progress. He emphasized BNP’s commitment to development politics.

Rabiu Islam Noyon, Secretary of the Dhaka Metropolitan South Jubo Dal, served dinner to over 300 students at the Arpara Islamia Fazlul Ulum Qawmiya Orphanage in Shalikha, Magura. After the Isha prayer, he shared the meal with local BNP leaders and the students. The madrasa’s founder and the orphans expressed their gratitude for his generosity. Noyon also prayed for the health of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and for the soul of the martyred President Ziaur Rahman.

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed announced that the party has reversed its decades-old stance against local-level courts. The BNP now supports the proposal to expand the judiciary to the Upazila level. He noted that this policy shift comes in response to discussions around safeguarding human rights during states of emergency. Although BNP supports the expansion proposal in principle, it has recommended revisions and called for consultations with the High Court.