The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education has temporarily suspended Md. Mehtab Kayes, an Assistant Maintenance Engineer at the Directorate of Primary Education, for publishing the Primary Scholarship Examination 2025 results without prior authorization. According to a ministry circular issued on Friday, the suspension took effect on July 9, 2026, under the Government Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 2018.

The ministry stated that the results were finalized on July 8, and Kayes was instructed to upload them only after formal approval. However, on the morning of July 9, he uploaded results from nine districts of the Dhaka division to the official website, which briefly went live and allowed users to view and share the results on social media.

A three-member investigation committee, led by Director of Planning and Development Md. Mirajul Islam Ukil, has been formed to probe the incident and submit a report within three working days. The premature leak has sparked discussion and criticism among parents and stakeholders.

A new survey has found that public support for Israelis among Americans has declined significantly since the Gaza war. According to the findings, only 52 percent of Americans now hold a favorable view of the Israeli people, down from 67 percent in 2022. In contrast, attitudes toward Palestinians have remained largely unchanged. The survey also indicates that most respondents view the Israeli government, the Palestinian Authority, and Hamas negatively, with disapproval of the Israeli government rising sharply in recent years.

The generational gap is particularly pronounced among younger Americans. Among those under 30, 59 percent express positive views of Palestinians, while only 32 percent feel positively about Israelis. The divide is even wider among young Democrats, with 72 percent favoring Palestinians compared to just 26 percent for Israelis. Meanwhile, young Republicans now show nearly equal levels of support for both sides, a notable shift from previous years when their backing for Israelis was much stronger.

The survey results suggest a continuing shift in US public opinion, especially among younger demographics, regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, visited the flood-affected Gunagari area of Banshkhali upazila in Chattogram on Friday morning. The locality, known as Hindupara, is home to mostly low-income Hindu fishing families whose houses were inundated by continuous rain and hill runoff. Many residents had taken shelter on the second floor of a local shop and nearby safe spots for three days. Dr. Rahman distributed cash and relief materials, waded through waist-deep water to visit homes, and spoke with elderly people, women, and children about their hardships.

Local residents said few others had visited their neighborhood, praising his effort to check on each household. They reported that hundreds of families in the area suffered losses, including damaged fishing nets, boats, livestock, and furniture. After distributing aid, Dr. Rahman told reporters that in times of disaster, the only identity that matters is humanity, not religion, ethnicity, or politics. He emphasized that helping affected people is a moral and humanitarian duty.

The visit highlighted a message of solidarity and compassion across religious lines amid severe flooding in the region.

Advocate Shamsur Rahman Shimul Biswas, Member of Parliament for Pabna-5, has called for establishing a just, accountable, and democratic state in Bangladesh following the recent July uprising. In an article published on July 10, 2026, he described the movement as part of the nation’s long struggle for rights, justice, and dignity, linking it to earlier milestones such as the Language Movement, the 1969 mass uprising, the 1971 Liberation War, and the 1990 democratic movement. He emphasized that the July uprising was not merely about a change of government but a demand for a transformation in the philosophy of governance.

Biswas highlighted that the movement’s participants, mostly young people, sacrificed their safety for the nation’s future and the dream of a fair state. He argued that true respect for their sacrifice lies in ensuring justice, transparency, and good governance. The article underscored that corruption, nepotism, and abuse of power undermine public trust and that equality of opportunity, merit-based employment, and freedom of expression are essential for a just society.

He concluded that July marks not an end but a new beginning toward building a just, democratic, and humane Bangladesh, urging all sectors—government, politics, judiciary, media, and civil society—to share this responsibility.

Andy Burnham, a leading contender to become the next UK prime minister, has apologized for the Labour Party’s initial response to Israel’s military operation in Gaza. In a video message posted on social media platform X, Burnham said the party’s early position on the Israeli attacks was wrong and should have been handled better. He acknowledged that many people were hurt by Labour’s reaction and expressed regret for the delay in calling for a ceasefire.

Burnham, expected to assume the premiership later this month, had previously called for a ceasefire in late October 2023, a stance that caused friction with Labour leader Keir Starmer, who at the time supported only short humanitarian pauses. Burnham described the loss of life and humanitarian crisis in Gaza as a “wound on our collective conscience.”

He praised recent Labour government measures such as recognizing the State of Palestine, sanctioning Israeli ministers and settlers, and restricting some arms exports to Israel. Burnham urged stronger action to ensure Israel complies with international law and to preserve the two-state solution, criticizing illegal settlements and calling for a full trade ban with them.

On 10 July 2024, a nationwide blockade demanding the abolition of what protesters called irrational and discriminatory quotas in all grades of government jobs brought transport across Bangladesh to a standstill. Rail, road, and highways were blocked, effectively isolating Dhaka from the rest of the country. The Supreme Court’s Appellate Division issued a status quo order the same day after hearing an appeal over the legality of quotas in grades 9 to 13, keeping the previous decision intact. Despite the order, the movement continued, and new protest programs were announced.

Students under the banner of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement blocked major intersections across Dhaka, including Shahbagh, Farmgate, and Mohakhali, from morning until evening. Rail communication between Dhaka and other regions was suspended for several hours, delaying at least 22 trains. Outside the capital, highways in multiple districts were also blocked.

Movement coordinators Asif Mahmud and Sarjis Alam declared that their only demand was the abolition of quotas in all grades, limiting reservations to a maximum of five percent through parliamentary legislation. The ruling party’s general secretary Obaidul Quader urged protesters to suspend disruptive programs until the Supreme Court’s final hearing in early August.

Sarjis Alam, chief organizer of the National Citizen Party (NCP) for northern Bangladesh, declared that the Awami League’s downfall had occurred and that its political end had been sealed in Delhi. He made the remarks on Thursday night at the ‘July March’ event held at Baluchar field in Chatmohar, Pabna. Alam urged citizens to support political forces aligned with Bangladesh’s interests and to reject corruption, extortion, and political influence in public services.

He criticized the country’s education and healthcare sectors, blaming political interference for poor management and irregularities in school and hospital operations. Alam also alleged that unqualified individuals were being appointed to educational committees and called for the elimination of drugs, extortion, and abuse of power from society. Addressing allegations of embezzlement against the NCP, he dismissed them as baseless political propaganda.

Alam further accused Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s administration of politicizing the bureaucracy and engaging in repression. The event concluded with the announcement of Akhtar Hossain Lebu as the NCP’s mayoral candidate for Chatmohar municipality.

U.S. President Donald Trump is facing a deepening crisis over his Iran policy following renewed American airstrikes in the Hormuz Strait last Wednesday. The attacks came after an assault on ships in the area, leaving Trump with two difficult choices: escalate the conflict, risking major human, economic, and political costs, or attempt to revive a flawed memorandum of understanding with Tehran that has already collapsed. The memorandum, signed just three weeks earlier and drafted by Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner, has been criticized for its vagueness and lack of enforceable terms.

As Trump travels to a NATO summit in Turkey, he has declared the Iran memorandum “finished” and called Iran “crazy,” though he left open the possibility of further talks. Analysts cited by CNN say expanding the war would be costly and risky, while economic pressure might be a more viable path. Critics within the U.S. have questioned the administration’s lack of consultation with experienced officials, and experts warn that either escalation or withdrawal could damage U.S. interests and global energy stability.

Trump’s social media threats and unverified claims of Iranian eagerness for a new deal have further fueled uncertainty about Washington’s next move.

The Bangladeshi government has finalized the dismissal of 80 police officers accused of involvement in killings and abuses during the July–August 2024 uprising. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs and intelligence sources, the officers, ranging from Deputy Inspector General to Assistant Superintendent of Police, were identified as loyalists of the former Awami League government. Three officers—Mishu Biswas, Jewel Chakma, and Mahmudul Hasan—have already been formally dismissed through a ministry order issued on Thursday.

The list includes several high-profile former officials such as Biplob Kumar Sarkar, Harun-or-Rashid, Proloy Kumar Jowardar, Syed Nurul Islam, and K.M. Ehsanullah, many of whom are reported to be fugitives. They are accused of ordering or participating in shootings against protesters and opposition activists, as well as other human rights violations. Cases under murder and explosives laws have been filed against many of them.

Home Ministry Additional Secretary Kazi Mohammad Saiful Islam confirmed that legal proceedings are ongoing against the 80 officers and that further dismissals will follow in phases. Some of the accused are also under investigation for alleged corruption and illegal wealth accumulation.

Bangladesh’s Appellate Division on Thursday upheld a High Court verdict restoring the non-partisan caretaker government system and referendum provisions to the constitution. The ruling confirmed that these clauses, removed by the 15th Amendment in 2011, will be reinstated. Government policymakers, politicians, and lawyers described the decision as historic and reflective of public expectations. Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman said the verdict blocks any return to fascism and ensures that the next national election will be held under a caretaker administration.

The 15th Amendment, passed by the former Awami League government, had abolished the caretaker system and referendum provisions, altering 54 constitutional articles. Following the fall of that government in August 2024, petitions were filed challenging the amendment’s legality. The High Court declared several sections unconstitutional, including those abolishing the caretaker system and referendum, a decision now affirmed by the Appellate Division.

According to the Attorney General, the remaining constitutional changes introduced by the 15th Amendment will now be subject to parliamentary decision, while the restored provisions mark a return to the earlier democratic framework.

Member of Parliament Dipen Dewan for the Rangamati-299 constituency stated that the Bangladesh Nationalist government remains dedicated to supporting citizens during crises and in development efforts. He emphasized that the current administration is determined to fulfill all electoral promises made to the people of the Chittagong Hill Tracts. Dewan made these remarks on Thursday afternoon while visiting the Kaptai High School shelter center.

During the visit, he distributed food among those staying at the shelter. The event was attended by Upazila Nirbahi Officer Raihanul Islam, Officer-in-Charge Mahamud Hasan Rubel, and several senior leaders of the district and upazila units of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its affiliated organizations, including Saiful Islam Ponir, Dildar Hossain, Abu Bakkar Siddique Abu, Lokman Ahmed, Yasin Mamun, and others.

The visit highlighted the government’s ongoing engagement with local communities in the hill district, focusing on both disaster response and development commitments.

Democratic Congressman Jimmy Panetta has sharply criticized US President Donald Trump over the ongoing military conflict with Iran. In a post on social media platform X, Panetta described the administration’s actions as a major failure of diplomacy and strategic planning. He warned that renewed US strikes and Iranian drone attacks show that current negotiations are flawed and the ceasefire is ineffective.

Panetta argued that the crisis continues because the administration engaged in conflict without a clear strategy, congressional approval, or public consensus. He urged Congress to keep working to end the Iran war, ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains open, and lower oil prices for American citizens, regardless of whether the Speaker supports such efforts.

The report also notes that Jimmy Panetta is the son of Leon Panetta, who served as US Defense Secretary and CIA Director under the Obama administration.

The Islamic University (IU) branch of the National Chhatra Shakti formally began its organizational activities by visiting the grave of martyr Abdullah Al Mustakin, recognized as the youngest July fighter in Kushtia. The program took place on Thursday at 5 p.m. at the Kushtia municipal graveyard, where members of the organization offered prayers and paid tribute to the martyr.

Present at the event were IU branch convener Fuad Hasan, member secretary Iftehar Uddin Md Tamim, chief organizer Zayed Bin Osman, and the martyr’s father Md Lokman Hossain, along with local dignitaries. In their remarks, the student leaders described the initiative as a pledge to uphold the ideals and sacrifices of the martyrs, emphasizing commitment to justice, equality, and student rights.

They also expressed their intention to build a discrimination-free, safe, and student-friendly campus, free from coercive practices such as guestroom culture, and affirmed readiness to make sacrifices to achieve these goals.

Opposition Leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman is scheduled to visit flood and landslide-affected areas in Chattogram on Friday morning. The visit aims to assess the situation in regions severely impacted by continuous rainfall and hill torrents that have caused widespread devastation.

According to Jamaat’s central publicity department, heavy rains and hill torrents have triggered severe landslides and flash floods across Chattogram and nearby hilly areas. The disaster has resulted in multiple casualties and left numerous families stranded in waterlogged conditions, disrupting normal life and causing extensive damage.

During his visit, Dr. Rahman will meet affected families, hold discussions with local administration officials, organizational leaders, and other concerned parties, and review the ongoing rescue and relief operations in the region.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman met with teachers and students from Lalmai upazila of Comilla on Thursday night, July 9, 2026, at the National Parliament Building after concluding a long day of official duties, including a cabinet meeting. The students, who had come from remote areas, expressed joy and excitement at the unexpected opportunity to meet the head of government and witness a parliamentary session in person.

During the meeting, the prime minister inquired about the students’ studies and encouraged them to focus on education to become responsible citizens. He urged teachers to remain dedicated in shaping the next generation into ideal and capable individuals. The visit was part of an ongoing initiative allowing students and teachers from various institutions to observe parliamentary activities firsthand.

In this round, 127 students from grades six to ten and 43 teachers from 45 institutions in Lalmai participated. They toured the parliament complex, including the South Plaza, LD Hall, and library, and observed the ongoing budget session. The prime minister’s engagement underscored his emphasis on nurturing future leadership alongside state governance.