Begum Rokeya University (BRUR) in Rangpur has once again observed July with deep remembrance of Abu Sayeed, the first martyr of the 2024 July movement. Two years after his death, his friends, classmates, teachers, and fellow activists continue to honor his courage and sacrifice. The campus, from its roads to memorial sites, still bears witness to his presence and the ideals he stood for—resistance against injustice and unwavering solidarity with fellow students.

Friends recall Abu Sayeed as humble, compassionate, and always ready to help others. He was active in social and humanitarian causes, regularly donated blood, and inspired others through his leadership during the student movement. Teachers describe him as a bright, respectful student who dreamed of becoming a civil servant based on merit and protested against educational inequality. University authorities, led by Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Md. Shawkat Ali, announced plans to build a residential hall, memorial gate, museum, and monument in his name.

Students have urged the administration to expedite these initiatives to preserve Abu Sayeed’s legacy, which they say remains alive in their collective consciousness.

According to the report, India has allegedly resumed efforts to push Bangladeshi nationals across the border as part of a deliberate strategy to weaken Bangladesh. The Indian government recently initiated the process of sending back 50 Bangladeshis detained in Tamil Nadu’s Salem district, transferring them under heavy security toward West Bengal for handover at the Haridaspur land border.

The detainees, including 44 men and six women, were moved from a special detention camp in Attur to Tiruchirappalli and then placed on a special coach of the Howrah Express. A 40-member armed police team led by Deputy Superintendent Shaktivel escorted them. Indian officials said the Border Security Force would formally hand them over to Bangladeshi authorities.

The report adds that over 130 foreign nationals remain detained in the same camp, many with pending legal cases. Experts cited in the report view these repeated push-in incidents as part of a broader Indian strategy to maintain tension along the border and politically and socially weaken Bangladesh.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has canceled his planned trip to New York, where he was scheduled to attend the United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit. According to a report by Israeli newspaper Haaretz, the decision was made due to concerns that protests could erupt and that legal action might be initiated against him in the United States.

Security sources cited in the report indicated that the potential for demonstrations and legal challenges prompted the cancellation. The human rights organization Hind Rajab Foundation welcomed the move, claiming that their legal efforts, along with those of other rights groups, contributed to the decision.

The organization further stated that Israeli political and military leaders can no longer assume they are beyond legal scrutiny or accountability when traveling abroad.

Bangladesh’s new BNP-led government has initiated a large-scale reshuffle of police personnel assigned to the Secretariat as part of a post-July uprising security restructuring. A total of 169 officers who were posted before August 5, 2024, are being withdrawn in phases, with 82 already replaced. The Ministry of Home Affairs is also implementing new measures including visitor control, digital identity verification, additional CCTV cameras, and revised gate management to strengthen long-term security.

According to ministry sources, the Secretariat’s security branch sent a letter to the Inspector General of Police recommending the rotation of officers stationed at sensitive offices and entry points. The replacement list includes inspectors, sergeants, sub-inspectors, assistant sub-inspectors, nayeks, and constables. Officials stated that the changes aim to make security more technology-driven and accountable rather than reacting to any immediate threat.

Security analysts cited in the report noted that periodic rotation of personnel and the introduction of digital monitoring systems align with international best practices. The combined measures are seen as part of a broader effort to modernize and reinforce security at Bangladesh’s central administrative hub.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, who confirmed the request in an interview with Axios, saying their relationship remains strong and that Netanyahu “knows who the real boss is.” Trump said the meeting could take place at the White House after the NATO summit in Turkey on July 7–8, though an Israeli official suggested it might occur the following week. Netanyahu’s office stated that the two leaders recently spoke by phone and agreed to meet soon in the United States.

If held, this would be Netanyahu’s first U.S. visit since February, when he reportedly presented Trump with a plan for war against Iran. Since then, tensions have grown between the two over regional issues, including Israel’s military actions in Lebanon and Trump’s decision to extend a ceasefire and pursue new nuclear talks with Iran. Despite disagreements, Netanyahu congratulated Trump on the U.S. 250th Independence anniversary and reaffirmed plans for their meeting.

The meeting is seen as crucial for Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s upcoming October general election, where polls show him trailing.

Large numbers of people continued to gather in Tehran on Sunday for the final farewell ceremony of Iran’s Islamic Revolution leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The event marked the third day of funeral proceedings. Security forces, emergency services, medical teams, and volunteers were deployed to ensure smooth management, with arrangements made for transportation, medical aid, food, and rest facilities.

The mourning ceremony began early Sunday at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla, the city’s main prayer venue, drawing mourners from across the country. The area turned into a sea of grief as citizens paid their last respects to the leader who had guided Iran since 1989. Khamenei, aged 86, was killed on February 28 in an attack attributed to the United States and Israel.

Authorities maintained heightened security across the capital throughout the weeklong observances, deploying armored vehicles, heavy machine guns, and snipers around the ceremony site.

An opinion piece published on July 5, 2026, discusses the evolution and strategic importance of foreign policy in global politics, emphasizing how nations shape their policies based on self-interest and changing geopolitical realities. The author highlights that Bangladesh’s guiding principle of “friendship to all, malice toward none” may not fully reflect its national interests in the current context. The government’s revised “Bangladesh First” policy is described as a pragmatic attempt to adapt to modern challenges, though its implementation remains questionable.

The article contrasts Bangladesh’s foreign policy with Vietnam’s post-1975 approach, noting that Vietnam’s independent and strategic policy helped it achieve progress across governance, infrastructure, industry, and education. In contrast, Bangladesh’s policy weaknesses, particularly in managing relations with India, have delayed fair outcomes such as the Teesta River water-sharing agreement. The author argues that a more competitive and strategic stance could strengthen Bangladesh’s position in trade and regional diplomacy.

The piece concludes that Bangladesh must overcome external pressure and prioritize its own interests to ensure true independence in policymaking and sustainable national development.

Two years after the 2024 July uprising in Chattogram, most of the 151 cases related to killings and violence remain under investigation. Of the 69 cases filed with police stations, only one has reached the charge sheet stage. Police officials said investigations are nearing completion and charge sheets will be submitted gradually. Victim families, however, allege that the judicial process is moving slowly and that communication with them has declined under the new government.

According to police and court sources, the 69 police cases name 21,906 accused, including 15 murder cases. Among them, 13,450 are named individuals and around 30,000 are unidentified. The Chattogram Metropolitan Police Commissioner stated that 90–95 percent of investigations are complete and that reports are being prepared carefully to avoid weaknesses in court.

Families of victims claim that after the BNP government took office, official follow-up and assistance diminished. Some families, such as those of slain student leaders Wasim Akram and Faisal Ahmed Shanto, report uncertainty about justice and financial hardship despite limited support from other political groups.

In a commentary published on July 5, 2026, journalist M Abdullah argues that Bangladesh’s former authoritarian regime under Sheikh Hasina relied not only on state power but also on a network of cultural collaborators who legitimized repression through art, academia, and media. The article claims that these 'cultural fascists'—including intellectuals, artists, and bureaucrats—helped normalize state violence and suppress dissent during fifteen years of rule.

The author warns that even after the regime’s fall following the 2024 July uprising, many of these figures remain active, attempting to rewrite history and rehabilitate the fallen order. Some are accused of using media platforms to question the legitimacy of the uprising and to portray the previous regime more favorably. Such narratives, the article contends, risk eroding public trust in ongoing democratic reforms and could psychologically prepare the ground for authoritarian resurgence.

The piece concludes that safeguarding the revolution’s achievements requires confronting these cultural and intellectual enablers of fascism to prevent its ideological and institutional return.

Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee on Saturday expressed strong disapproval of rebel members’ attempt to take control of the party’s Metropolitan office. Speaking in a Facebook Live, she criticized the locking of the office by rebels claiming to represent the 'real Trinamool.' Banerjee presented documents and receipts to counter allegations that the building was ownerless or rent unpaid, insisting that all dues were regularly paid by cheque.

She explained that the Metropolitan office had been temporarily rented because the party’s original Kalighat office was under renovation. Banerjee questioned the rebels’ use of central forces to seal the premises and declared that while a building could be locked, people’s hearts could not. She reaffirmed that her residence at 30B Harish Chatterjee Street had always been and would remain the party’s true headquarters.

The dispute followed a meeting led by Ritabrata Banerjee and other rebel legislators who locked the office gate. Senior leader Chandrima Bhattacharya resigned from all organizational posts amid the tension, while Kunal Ghosh filed a police complaint. The confrontation has intensified political conflict within West Bengal’s Trinamool Congress.

Leaders of the organization Rastro Songlap Forum have filed a written complaint with Shahbagh Police Station in Dhaka against six individuals, accusing them of making misleading and objectionable comments about the July uprising on social and mass media. The complaint names journalist Anis Alamgir, TV presenter Soma Islam, lawyer and model Jannatul Piya, former student leader Momin Mehdi, Maria Kispotta, and actress Shamima Tusti. Shahbagh Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md Moniruzzaman confirmed the filing on the night of July 4, 2026.

According to the complaint, forum member Millat Hossain lodged the report after noticing various online statements and videos on July 3 at Hadi Chattar in Shahbagh. The complaint alleges that the accused made derogatory and confusing remarks about the July movement, its participants, and the victims, and engaged in politically motivated activities aimed at tarnishing the movement’s image.

The complainant requested a proper investigation and legal action against those involved. Police said the matter will be examined further.

An eleven-party alliance held a protest march in Satkhira on Saturday afternoon demanding the implementation of the July National Charter to establish democracy, justice, good governance, and fairness. The march began at Abdur Razzak Park and moved through the main streets of the city. The event included a brief rally before the procession.

During the rally, Satkhira-2 Member of Parliament and Jamaat-e-Islami central organizational secretary Muhaddis Abdul Khalek stated that the July National Charter must be implemented to ensure democracy and justice. He criticized the government for failing to meet public expectations and urged it to carry out necessary reforms reflecting the people’s aspirations. The rally was presided over by district Jamaat chief Shahidul Islam and conducted by district secretary Maulana Azizur Rahman.

Leaders from Jamaat, NCP, AB Party, and other allied groups participated, along with activists from district, upazila, municipal, and union levels, as well as people from various professions.

Bangladesh’s Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed is set to travel to New York to attend the fifth United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit (UN-COPS 5) at the UN headquarters. According to a statement from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the two-day summit will take place on July 7 and 8, 2026. The minister will lead a five-member delegation that includes Inspector General of Police Md. Ali Hossain Fakir.

During the summit, Salahuddin Ahmed will participate in the opening session and three plenary discussions focusing on the future of UN policing, innovation and new technologies in UN police operations, and strengthening international cooperation to address transnational challenges. He is also scheduled to attend a high-level dinner on the sidelines of the event.

The minister will hold bilateral meetings with UN Under-Secretaries-General Atul Khare, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, and Rosemary A. DiCarlo, as well as with several other home ministers. Discussions will cover Bangladesh’s contributions to UN peacekeeping, police capacity building, deployment of specialized units, and future priorities in peace operations. He is expected to depart Dhaka on July 5 and return on July 12.

At least 22 people were injured in a violent clash between two factions of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) over the formation of a mosque committee in Shailkupa upazila of Jhenaidah district. The incident occurred on Saturday night in Uttar Mirzapur village under Kancherkol Union. The conflict reportedly stemmed from disputes surrounding the formation of the Eidgah committee three days earlier, which had already created tension among local groups.

According to local sources, after the Maghrib prayer, supporters of BNP leader Insan Ali Babu allegedly attacked followers of Ward No. 8 BNP General Secretary Biplob Mia. The attack left 22 people injured, including Kancherkol Union Jubo Dal Joint Convener Apel Mahmud, who was reported to be seriously hurt. The injured were taken to the upazila health complex for treatment, and tension spread throughout the village following the incident.

Shailkupa Police Station Officer-in-Charge Humayun Kabir Molla confirmed that police were deployed to the scene and that the situation was now under control.

The government of Bangladesh is set to establish a Media Commission aimed at promoting the overall development of the media sector. Chief Information Officer Syed Abdal Ahmad announced the plan during visits to several newspaper offices in Chattogram on Saturday. He said the commission would be formed based on opinions from all media stakeholders and would prioritize the interests of an independent press.

During his visit, Ahmad emphasized that misinformation and rumors have become major challenges for free journalism, urging journalists to counter false narratives through factual reporting. He stated that the government expects the media to act responsibly rather than submissively, highlighting that some outlets are attempting to revive roles reminiscent of authoritarian periods. The government is closely monitoring such activities, he added.

Earlier in Bandarban, Ahmad inaugurated a daylong workshop for journalists organized by the Department of Information. The event focused on accurate reporting of government development activities, election pledges, and public awareness, underscoring the importance of fact-based journalism in national progress.