The Pabna District Chhatra Dal has issued a show-cause notice to Shafiqul Islam Sohel, joint convener of the Bhangura Upazila Chhatra Dal, for leading a protest demanding the release of a Jubo League leader detained by police. The notice, signed by district convener Md Kamruzzaman Prince and member secretary Md Saddam Hossain, was announced late Sunday night. Sohel has been asked to appear at the district office within 24 hours to provide a written explanation in the presence of the district leadership.

The action follows an incident on Friday evening when police arrested Ripon Sarkar, president of Ward No. 1 Jubo League in Parbhangura Union, on sabotage allegations. Later that night, Sohel led about 200 villagers in surrounding the Bhangura police station to demand Sarkar’s release. Police reportedly released the detainee into the villagers’ custody around 10:30 p.m.

Following the protest, Sohel’s public support for a leader from a banned organization sparked widespread discussion and criticism locally and in the media. District Chhatra Dal leaders said further organizational decisions will be made after reviewing his written explanation.

The National Citizens Party (NCP) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Professor Abul Kasem Fazlul Huq, a distinguished intellectual, renowned thinker, and former professor of the Department of Bangla at the University of Dhaka. In a condolence message issued on July 6, 2026, the party said the nation has lost a fearless intellectual, principled teacher, and true patriot. The NCP prayed for the salvation of his departed soul and extended sympathy to his bereaved family, relatives, and admirers.

The statement described Professor Huq as a unique figure in Bangladesh’s intellectual sphere, known for his foresight and integrity. It recalled his clear understanding of the 2024 July mass uprising and his open support for the spontaneous movement of students and citizens. The NCP noted that his passing marks an irreplaceable loss for the country’s pursuit of free thought and rights.

The party added that his uncompromising voice and writings against injustice and in favor of the oppressed would continue to inspire future generations, honoring his ideals and social consciousness with deep respect.

Following the ceasefire agreement signed last month at France’s Versailles Palace between US President Donald Trump and Iran, analysts say a new geopolitical reality is emerging in the Middle East. The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israeli strike ended decades of leadership, bringing his 56-year-old successor Mojtaba Khamenei and a younger generation of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps–aligned leaders to power.

Experts note that Iran, once seen as weakened by sanctions and regional setbacks, managed to maintain its position through military resilience, prompting Gulf states to reconsider reliance on US security guarantees. The new leadership is prioritizing state survival over ideology, engaging in talks with Washington while maintaining a firm stance. Domestically, modest social relaxations—such as easing hijab enforcement and limited alcohol tolerance—suggest efforts to rebuild public trust.

The ceasefire has led to temporary sanctions relief, allowing Iran to export oil for 60 days and raising prospects for asset unfreezing and reconstruction funding. However, uncertainties remain over financing and whether the fragile peace will hold amid unresolved nuclear and regional tensions.

The Bihari Rehabilitation Parliament (BBRS) organized a protest march in Mirpur demanding the withdrawal of three alleged fabricated cases filed by the Dhaka Electric Supply Company (DESCO) mobile court against Bihari residents. The march, held on July 5, 2026, began at Talab Camp in Mirpur 11 and ended with a rally in front of DESCO’s Pallabi Zone office. Protesters also called for relocating DESCO’s court to the Old Dhaka court area.

The demonstration followed incidents on April 28, when DESCO’s mobile court fined five residents of Talab Bihari Camp Tk 2.8 million through three separate cases, sparking tension in the camp. At the rally, BBRS leaders and National Awami Party (NAP Bangladesh) Secretary General Neyaz Ahmad Khan criticized the alleged misuse of mobile courts and accused DESCO of acting in favor of land grabbers. They demanded judicial neutrality and the relocation of DESCO’s court to ensure transparency.

The rally concluded with a 10-point demand to the government, including stopping the misuse of mobile courts and protecting Bihari residents from harassment.

The government has retired 33 senior police officers, including 14 Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs), under the provisions of the Government Service Act, 2018. The decision was announced on Sunday through a circular issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, stating that the officers were retired in the public interest under Section 45 of the law. The order takes immediate effect, and the officers will receive retirement benefits as per regulations.

According to the circular, several of the retired officers had been involved in duties during the 2024 midnight election. Among those retired are DIGs Molla Nazrul Islam and Md. Saiful Islam, both currently under arrest, along with other senior officials from various divisions. The list includes additional DIGs and police superintendents from different units across the country.

The government’s order emphasizes that the retirements are made in the public interest and that all officers concerned are entitled to their due benefits under existing service rules.

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed disappointment over not receiving a Nobel Prize during a speech at Mount Rushmore in South Dakota, delivered ahead of the country’s 250th Independence anniversary celebrations. While highlighting America’s achievements, Trump noted that the United States has won the most Olympic medals and Nobel Prizes globally, then joked that he himself had not received one. He claimed to have stopped eight wars and therefore considered himself deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize.

Trump’s interest in the Nobel Peace Prize is longstanding. Since the start of his second term, he has publicly asserted his worthiness for the award. Earlier in January, he said no one in history deserved the prize more than he did. The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize went to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who symbolically offered her medal to Trump, prompting the Nobel Committee to clarify that only official laureates hold the award’s recognition.

According to White House sources, Trump views the Nobel Prize as the ultimate validation of his diplomatic legacy, a sentiment echoed by a former aide last year.

Two members of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami in Munshiganj district have been expelled for violating party discipline. The decision was announced on Sunday by the party’s Secretary General, Mia Golam Porwar. According to a press release from the party’s central publicity department, the expulsion was approved by the Jamaat Amir on July 5, 2026.

The expelled members are Maulana Monir Hossain from Sirajdikhan upazila, son of the late Abdur Rahim, and Maulana Aminul Islam Nasir from Sadar upazila, son of Fakhruddin Mia. Their membership, known as “rukuniyat,” has been revoked, and they have been removed from all organizational positions within Jamaat-e-Islami and its affiliated bodies.

The press release further clarified that from July 5 onward, neither of the two individuals holds any membership or position in Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami or any of its associated organizations.

For the first time, members of the Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) are taking part on a large scale in the Bangladesh Army’s summer exercise, which began on Sunday and will continue until July 14. The joint training aims to enhance national defense readiness and inter-force coordination through integrated tactical drills. Participants will gain practical experience in modern and unconventional warfare, including small-unit operations.

According to Ansar officials, the initiative marks a new chapter in strengthening grassroots volunteer involvement in the country’s security framework. The exercise includes trained volunteer members from upazila and thana-level Ansar companies across all army divisions. Before joining, participants completed a three-day on-the-job training covering raids, ambushes, base establishment, and coordinated field operations.

Officials said the program will improve rapid decision-making and teamwork in real situations. The restructured Ansar units now include more educated and trained youth, enhancing both organizational and field effectiveness. The Ansar and VDP expressed gratitude to the army for including volunteers, viewing the collaboration as a timely step toward stronger national security coordination.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed as false the reports claiming that U.S. President Donald Trump asked him not to carry out attacks on what Israel calls terrorist tunnels in Lebanon. Speaking at a cabinet meeting, Netanyahu said that media reports suggesting Trump had advised against such action were completely fabricated and amounted to fake news.

According to Israeli media cited in the report, Netanyahu clarified that Trump never discussed the issue with him, nor did he seek any advice from the U.S. president on the matter. He emphasized that Israel takes actions based on its own judgment and national considerations.

The statement comes amid ongoing regional tensions, with Israel maintaining that its operations against cross-border tunnels are part of its security measures. Netanyahu’s remarks appear aimed at countering speculation about U.S. influence over Israeli military decisions.

The government has announced a major reshuffle in the senior ranks of the Bangladesh Police, appointing new Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) in three key ranges including Dhaka. According to a circular issued on Sunday, July 5, 2026, by the Public Security Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs, six officers of DIG rank have been assigned new responsibilities. The order, signed by Deputy Secretary Tawsif Ahmed, stated that the changes were made for administrative needs and in the public interest.

As per the circular, DIG Md. Iqbal Hossain of the Special Branch has been appointed as the new DIG of Dhaka Range. Barishal Metropolitan Police Commissioner Md. Ashiq Saeed has been transferred to Rajshahi Range, while DIG Md. Mostafizur Rahman of Barishal Range will now serve as DIG of Khulna Range. DIG Abu Raihan Muhammad Saleh from the Police Headquarters’ Administration Branch has been made Commissioner of Barishal Metropolitan Police. DIG Md. Rezaul Haque of Khulna Range has been moved to Industrial Police, and DIG Mohammad Shahjahan of Rajshahi Range to the Armed Police Battalion.

The reshuffle follows a series of senior-level transfers initiated since the BNP government took office, aimed at improving administrative efficiency and strengthening law enforcement leadership.

Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar has strongly condemned the killing of party leader Samrat Hossain Bappa in Dupchanchia and demanded exemplary punishment for those responsible. In a statement issued to the media on Sunday, he said that on June 25, armed assailants allegedly hired by BNP leader Abdul Karim Akand attacked Rafik Akand and his family in Velurchak village over a land dispute. When Bappa tried to protect his father, he was fatally struck on the head, and his elderly mother, Josna Begum, was also injured. After remaining unconscious in a Dhaka hospital, Bappa died on July 4.

Golam Parwar stated that no political identity or social status should shield criminals from justice. He welcomed the arrest of Abdul Karim Akand and his wife but urged authorities to apprehend all other named and unnamed attackers mentioned in the case. He also prayed for the deceased’s soul and expressed condolences to his bereaved family and colleagues.

The statement called on law enforcement to ensure swift arrests and exemplary punishment for all involved in the killing.

Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) central president Rakibul Islam Rakib stated that during the anti-fascist movement in July 2024, their activists set fire to Awami League offices across the country. He made the remark on Saturday at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center in Agargaon, Dhaka, while addressing the 'July National Conference 2026' organized to mark the anniversary of the July-August uprising, mourning, and victory.

Rakibul added that on August 4, JCD, Jubo Dal, and BNP played leading roles in driving out Chhatra League members from areas including Jatrabari and Shahbagh. He also mentioned that leaders of the anti-discrimination student movement had sought their cooperation, which they provided fully.

At the same event, Abu Hossain, elder brother of Abu Sayeed—the first martyr of the mass uprising—demanded swift execution of the verdict in his brother’s murder case. He urged for rehabilitation of affected families, preservation of July’s memories, and special initiatives to increase employment in northern regions.

The National Citizens Party (NCP) will hold a major rally in Kaliganj, Gazipur, on Monday to mark the second anniversary of the July mass uprising. The event, part of the party’s July march, will begin at 4 p.m. at the Kaliganj bus stand. NCP convener and opposition chief whip Nahid Islam, who announced the one-point demand during the July uprising, will attend as the chief guest.

Other senior leaders scheduled to attend include NCP member secretary Akhtar Hossain, chief organizers Sarjis Alam and Hasnat Abdullah, National Youth Power president Advocate Tarikul Islam, organizational secretary Rifat Rashid, and joint chief organizer Advocate Ali Naser Khan. Local NCP leaders from Gazipur district and city units, including MM Shoaib, Abdullah Al Muhim, Khondaker Al Amin, and student leader Bashir Ahmed Apu, are also expected to participate.

The gathering aims to commemorate the July Revolution and demonstrate party unity through participation from central, metropolitan, and district-level leaders and affiliated organizations.

The Amar Bangladesh Party (AB Party) has expressed deep grief over the death of Professor Abul Kasem Fazlul Huq, a noted writer, researcher, academic, and intellectual. In a joint condolence message, party chairman Mojibur Rahman Monju and secretary general Barrister Asaduzzaman Fuad described him as a courageous and uncompromising voice in Bangladesh’s intellectual sphere who dedicated his life to advancing national consciousness, democracy, justice, cultural dignity, and independent thought.

The leaders said Professor Huq stood firmly against fascism, authoritarianism, and restrictions on freedom of expression, never compromising in times of crisis. His writings and speeches, they noted, would continue to inspire younger generations toward free thinking, self-awareness, and democratic ideals. As a professor in the Department of Bangla at Dhaka University, president of Bangla Academy, and a distinguished author, he made significant contributions to the nation’s literature, culture, and education.

The AB Party leaders prayed for the departed soul and conveyed condolences to his bereaved family, colleagues, students, and admirers.

Iran transformed the mourning ceremony for its late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei into a significant diplomatic event, using Quranic recitations instead of political speeches. The ceremony, held in Tehran, featured verses chosen to convey symbolic political and spiritual messages to the international audience present.

Bangladesh’s National Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, Bir Bikram, attended the event, where he was recited verse 23 from Surah Al-Ahzab. Leaders from an 11-party alliance were recited verses 169–170 from Surah Al-Imran. Each verse carried themes of faith, sacrifice, and steadfastness, reflecting the ceremony’s solemn tone.

According to the report, the verses recited for the Bangladeshi delegation symbolically honored the martyrs of the July Revolution of 2024, recognizing their sacrifice against oppression. Through this spiritual gesture, Iran extended an implicit acknowledgment of those who gave their lives in that struggle, elevating their memory on an international stage.