Opposition Leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has expressed deep concern over an attack by miscreants on an internet business establishment in Chattogram city. In a verified Facebook post on Tuesday, he demanded the immediate arrest of those involved and their prosecution under the law.

Rahman called for the disclosure of any social or political affiliations of the attackers and questioned whether strict punishment would follow, noting that the situation appeared troubling. He further stated that citizens might now need to take measures for their own protection, as the government was failing to provide effective security. He added that unusual incidents continued to occur one after another, raising questions about the source of the perpetrators’ influence.

The statement reflects growing frustration from opposition figures regarding law and order conditions in Chattogram and broader concerns about public safety and government accountability.

Prime Minister’s Information and Broadcasting Affairs Adviser Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman said the government wants to ensure justice and fairness for Sheikh Hasina. He made the remarks on Tuesday afternoon during a weekly briefing at the Department of Information’s conference center in the Secretariat, responding to a journalist’s question about Hasina’s possible return to the country in December.

Rahman stated that Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death and that efforts are underway to bring her back through extradition. He added that if she returns through mutual communication, she will face trial in court. The adviser said the chief prosecutor has already responded on the matter and that he discussed the issue with the state minister for foreign affairs. He emphasized that the government would welcome her return and that she could bring top international lawyers for her defense.

Rahman further noted that the people of the country want the death sentence to remain in force but that justice would be served if the court ultimately acquits her or changes the verdict.

Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon has urged protesting students to return to their study tables, assuring that the government is more concerned than anyone about conducting examinations properly. Speaking in the National Parliament on Tuesday, he said that provisions exist for retaking exams at centers where irregularities occurred. The minister explained that the decision to continue exams was based on forecasts suggesting favorable weather.

Responding to supplementary questions from lawmakers, Milon said the ministry had been continuously monitoring the situation during the monsoon season. He noted that in some centers where water entered, examinations were immediately relocated under local administration’s supervision. Referring to the Comilla center, he said only a few centers were affected and that necessary adjustments were made promptly.

The minister emphasized that students are the nation’s future and will not be deprived. He added that if any institution was unable to hold exams due to administrative shortcomings or flooding, retests could be arranged after proper assessment, as already done under the Chattogram board.

Students in Mymensingh blocked the Mymensingh-Tangail highway on Tuesday around noon, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milan. The protest, held at the Town Hall intersection, was part of a pre-announced program. The blockade completely halted traffic, causing severe congestion and difficulties for commuters and pedestrians.

Protesting students alleged that despite ongoing floods, heavy rainfall, and waterlogging across several regions, the government decided to continue the HSC and equivalent examinations without postponement. They also protested against a remark comparing examinees to ‘farm chickens,’ calling it insulting. Students demanded fair exam conditions, logical question standards, and opportunities for retests if candidates miss exams for valid reasons. They also called for the minister’s public accountability for alleged mental and physical pressure on examinees.

Police officials said they were present at the scene and were trying to persuade the students to clear the road peacefully to restore normal traffic movement.

Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon told Parliament on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, that the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations were continued after consulting all relevant authorities and monitoring weather conditions until 5 p.m. He said the decision was based on forecasts from the Meteorological Department indicating improved weather. The minister responded to an independent MP’s question about why the exams were not postponed despite severe waterlogging in major cities.

Milon explained that the exams are held simultaneously across 64 districts in about 2,700 centers. When flooding affected parts of Chattogram, tests were postponed in several districts. He added that only Comilla Government Women’s College faced disruption due to waterlogging, where local authorities relocated the exam center and provided special arrangements for affected students. He emphasized that local administrators have the authority to delay or suspend exams if necessary.

Addressing another controversy, the minister confirmed errors in questions 6 and 7 of the physics paper, prepared under the previous government’s moderation process. He announced that all students would receive full marks for those questions.

The Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) Central Students’ Union (ShakSU) election, initially suspended for four weeks by the High Court on January 19, 2026, remains on hold more than five months later. The suspension followed a writ petition filed by independent candidate Mominur Rashid Shuvo challenging the legality of the Election Commission’s approval for the vote. Despite the expiry of the suspension period, the university administration has not taken visible steps to resume the election, frustrating candidates and students who had awaited the revival of campus democracy after 28 years.

The High Court’s decision came just 19 hours before the scheduled election, prompting student protests and road blockades on the Sylhet–Sunamganj highway. Various student and teacher groups have since traded accusations over political interference behind the delay. The chief election commissioner stated that the commission is ready but awaits administrative direction, while the new vice-chancellor said he is still reviewing the issue. Shuvo defended his petition as being in the national interest, citing concerns about fairness.

Students and candidates continue to demand immediate election arrangements, warning that prolonged inaction undermines democratic practice on campus.

Students in Dhaka staged demonstrations on Tuesday demanding the resignation of Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon for holding HSC and equivalent exams amid severe weather conditions. Beginning around 11 a.m., protesters blocked roads at Uttara’s BNS Center and Science Lab intersection as part of a pre-announced program.

Participants from 12 to 15 colleges, including Dhaka City College, Ideal College, Government Bangla College, Siddheswari Girls College, Lalmatia School and College, Rajarbagh Police Lines School and College, and BAF Shaheen College, joined the blockade. The protests caused heavy traffic congestion in Science Lab, New Market, Dhanmondi, and nearby areas, disrupting commuters and pedestrians.

The students demanded the minister’s resignation within 24 hours and warned of tougher actions if their demand was not met.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has sharply criticized the United States’ plan to impose a 20 percent tariff on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, describing the move as an act of piracy. Speaking in São Paulo on Monday, Lula said that such actions would once have been called piracy and argued that a major power like the United States, long seen as opposing piracy, should not now become one itself.

Lula’s remarks came after the administration of US President Donald Trump announced the tariff plan targeting vessels using the Hormuz Strait, one of the world’s most vital energy transport routes. Massive volumes of crude oil and fuel products pass through the strait daily, making it a key artery for global energy trade.

The Brazilian leader’s comments suggest that his government views the unilateral trade measure as a troubling signal for international maritime commerce and free trade norms.

On Tuesday, students in Chattogram surrounded the local education board office demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milan. The protest was held despite continuous rain and flooding, as students opposed the ongoing Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations being conducted under adverse weather conditions. Demonstrators gathered in front of the board from 11 a.m., staging rallies and sit-ins that disrupted traffic and normal board operations.

Participants alleged that flooding and waterlogging across the country had caused severe hardship for examinees, forcing many to risk their safety to reach exam centers. They called the decision to hold exams during such conditions unreasonable. The students presented three demands: suspension of all HSC and equivalent exams until flood conditions normalize, special retests for those unable to attend the July 13 exam due to weather, and the minister’s resignation within 24 hours for making derogatory remarks about examinees.

Protesters warned that if their demands were not met, they would announce tougher nationwide programs.

HSC examinees staged a protest near Prime Minister Tareq Rahman’s motorcade at Dhaka University on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The students demonstrated against holding exams amid severe weather and waterlogging, demanding the resignation of Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon. Police stopped the protesters at the university’s Mall Chattar as they attempted to march toward the Education Ministry, leading to a tense situation and heavy deployment of law enforcement.

The protest began around 12:45 p.m. when students started from Science Lab toward the ministry. At the same time, the Prime Minister was attending a state event titled “Youth, Startups, and the Promise of Bangladesh” at the Nawab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Building nearby. Members of the Chhatra Dal, including its general secretary Nasir Uddin Nasir, also appeared at the scene to speak with the students.

Earlier in the day, similar demonstrations took place in several parts of Dhaka, including Uttara and Science Lab intersections, causing severe traffic congestion. Students from 12 to 15 colleges participated, warning of tougher programs if their demands were not met within 24 hours.

A group of former Chhatra League activists at Dhaka University are reportedly maintaining the banned organization’s activities through a covert network called “NextGen Bangladesh.” Following the July killings that led to the ban, the network has been operating secretly, with Abid Abdullah identified as a key organizer. In an interview with Amar Desh, Abid admitted to connecting students to the platform, describing it as a service-oriented initiative. Investigations revealed involvement of Arafat Chowdhury and Hasan Jubair, while video evidence suggested continued underground coordination among former members.

Abid, a student of Urdu at Shahid Sergeant Zahurul Haque Hall, said the platform collects data and plans to expand nationwide. He acknowledged seeking funding from political figures and forming an advisory committee. Arafat, however, denied leading the project, though he confirmed working with Abid and others on earlier initiatives. University officials, including the proctor and vice-chancellors, confirmed awareness of the banned group’s renewed activity and pledged administrative action.

The administration stated it is monitoring the situation closely and will take measures against those attempting to destabilize the campus environment.

An article published on July 14, 2026, in *Amar Desh* revisits Chattogram’s deep historical connection with Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman. It recounts how Zia’s first act of resistance against the Pakistani military took place on March 26, 1971, near the city’s 2 No. Gate area, marking the beginning of his wartime leadership. The piece describes how this site later became known as Biplob Udyan, symbolizing the first spark of defiance, though it has faced neglect and alleged political attempts to diminish its significance.

The report also highlights the Kalurghat Radio Centre, where Zia’s voice once declared independence, and the later establishment of the Shaheed Zia Smriti Complex in 2006, featuring replicas of national monuments. It further recalls the Chattogram Circuit House, where Zia was killed in 1981, now turned into a memorial museum, and the Rangunia burial site, his first resting place, where a neglected complex still bears his name faintly.

The article concludes that despite political changes and efforts to erase his legacy, Ziaur Rahman’s memory remains deeply rooted in Chattogram’s geography and collective consciousness.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman attended a special event titled 'Youth, Startups and the Potential of Bangladesh' held at the Nawab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Building of Dhaka University on Tuesday morning. The program aimed to integrate young people's innovative thinking, creativity, and entrepreneurial potential into the mainstream of national development. The event was also attended by Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Fakir Mahbub Anam and the Prime Minister’s Adviser on the same affairs, Rehan Asif Asad, as special guests. Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam delivered the vote of thanks.

The government has prioritized startup and entrepreneurship development in its 2026 election manifesto to promote economic growth, job creation, and technological transformation. As part of this initiative, a startup fund of 500 crore taka has been established to support promising entrepreneurs, aiming to strengthen innovation financing and development across the country.

Police have launched an investigation after a brick fragment was thrown at a vehicle in Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s security convoy while he was traveling to Barishal. The incident occurred around 8:30 a.m. on Monday near the Sadhur Bridge bus stand along the Dhaka-Barishal highway. A video of the event quickly spread on social media, prompting authorities to determine whether it was an accident or a deliberate act.

Eyewitnesses and the circulated footage showed the prime minister greeting crowds from inside his bus when a brick piece suddenly struck the third vehicle in the convoy. The video, lasting one minute and forty-nine seconds, captured a festive atmosphere with large crowds lining both sides of the highway.

Madaripur Superintendent of Police Habibur Rahman confirmed that a brick fragment hit one of the vehicles and said investigators are analyzing whether it came from a moving tire or was intentionally thrown. He added that there is no cause for public alarm and that police are working to uncover the true circumstances of the incident.

US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Iraq’s newly elected Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi in Washington on Tuesday. The meeting is viewed as highly significant given the escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. This marks Zaidi’s first foreign trip since taking office, during which he will also meet senior US officials and representatives from major energy companies.

Analysts note that Zaidi’s visit comes as Iraq struggles to balance its relations with both the United States and Iran, two of its key allies. Zaidi, who rose to power with US support, has pledged to restore Iraq’s fragile economy and disarm Iran-backed militias. His government has set a September 30 deadline for disarmament, coinciding with the end of the US-led coalition’s mission in Iraq. Some armed groups have resisted, while others have expressed conditional cooperation.

During the visit, Zaidi is expected to sign major energy and infrastructure agreements with US companies, including a deal to deposit 500,000 barrels of crude oil daily into a special fund in exchange for stable electricity supply. Observers believe the trip could shape Iraq’s political stability and economic future.