During his visit to Beijing for the SCO Foreign Ministers' meeting, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized that the normalization of India-China relations would benefit both nations. After meeting Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, he cited improving bilateral ties since the Modi-Xi meeting in October. Jaishankar also noted the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra after five years, which he said has been well received in India. This year marks 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

A court has ordered the seizure of two properties owned by former police chief Benazir Ahmed in the United States, along with the freezing of his bank accounts in the US and Malaysia. The Anti-Corruption Commission filed the request, citing allegations of illegal wealth accumulation worth over 94 million BDT during his tenure as police inspector general. Investigations reveal attempts to transfer assets to relatives. Benazir left the country last year, and an Interpol arrest warrant has been issued against him.

Leaders from five factions of the National Party, originally founded by former President Hussain Muhammad Ershad, gathered to announce the formation of a unified National Party. Speaking at Ershad’s sixth death anniversary memorial, they emphasized the need for unity to restore the party as a strong alternative in Bangladesh’s politics. The leaders expressed hope that overcoming past divisions will benefit the country, calling for collective leadership, democratic processes, and reforms inspired by Ershad’s legacy.

Md. Abdur Rahman Khan, Chairman of the National Board of Revenue (NBR), emphasized the need to focus on taxpayers who do not file returns despite having TINs. Speaking at the income tax revenue review meeting, he instructed officials to increase outstanding tax collection and ensure all income tax documents are transferred promptly for hassle-free service. He also called for fully digital, transparent audit selection and prioritized efforts to collect taxes from over one crore taxpayers who evade filing or payment, aiming to build a fairer society.

Three U.S. senators—Bernie Sanders, Peter Welch, and Chris Van Hollen—have strongly condemned Israel's move to expel Arab MP Ayman Odeh from the Knesset, calling it a direct attack on democratic values. In a joint statement, they defended Odeh’s long-standing advocacy for peace and Jewish-Arab coexistence. The Knesset committee approved a proposal on June 30, requiring 90 out of 120 votes to pass. Even if approved, Odeh can appeal to Israel’s Supreme Court. The senators affirmed support for free expression for all lawmakers.

Kader Siddique, President of the Krishak Sramik Janata League, has been accused of forging documents to seize control of educational institutions and properties established by his late brother Iqbal Siddique in Gazipur. At a press conference, family members and staff alleged that Kader Siddique used falsified signatures of the deceased to form committees, control bank accounts, misappropriate funds, and exert undue political influence. They also claimed he misled government bodies by hiding the suspension of his committee by the RJSC and demanded administrative intervention to stop what they termed as ‘malicious activities.’

Bangladesh is preparing for the third round of tariff negotiations with the United States, aiming to ensure fair trade terms for its exports. Trade Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin expressed optimism that the U.S. will set tariffs at a reasonable level. A formal request for scheduling the talks has been submitted. Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman confirmed that top-level efforts are underway. Business leaders also expressed satisfaction with the government's progress and expect positive outcomes, especially amid U.S. plans to impose a 35% tariff on Bangladeshi goods from August 1.

Students at Dhaka University staged protests marking the anniversary of a controversial remark by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who referred to quota reform protesters as "Razakar." Chanting slogans like “Tumi ke? Ami ke? Razakar, Razakar,” hundreds gathered on campus, reigniting the anti-quota movement. The 2024 comment, made during a press conference, sparked nationwide backlash and criticism. The protest, once waning, gained renewed momentum, with students from various institutions joining in, despite efforts by ruling party-backed student groups to suppress the movement.

BNP Chairperson's adviser Zainul Abdin Farroque has said that groups who once supported the Awami League—such as Jamaat-e-Islami, Jatiya Party, and even the military—eventually faced persecution. Speaking at a public gathering, he alleged that conspiracies are now being orchestrated to disrupt the upcoming elections through politically motivated killings. Farroque asserted that BNP is committed to peaceful elections and public welfare and dismissed the renewed allegations against Tarique Rahman as part of an ongoing conspiracy.

Chhatra Dal General Secretary Nasir Uddin has alleged that clandestine operatives of Islami Chhatra Shibir are misleading general students about the Mitford Hospital murder incident, inciting them to form mobs against Chhatra Dal. Speaking to reporters in front of the BNP's central office in Nayapaltan before a protest march, Nasir said Chhatra Dal is being unfairly targeted over a single incident, despite several recent killings across the country. He emphasized that the protest was a peaceful demonstration against this orchestrated campaign. The rally concluded at Shahbagh.

The Press Wing of the Chief Advisor has dismissed recent reports claiming a surge in crime across the country, calling them inaccurate. In a statement issued Monday, the Press Wing said that official statistics show the rate of major crimes has remained stable from September 2024 to June 2025. Most serious crimes have either declined or remained unchanged, though there have been slight increases in some categories. Citizens were urged to maintain trust in law enforcement and avoid spreading public fear.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed two cases against Awami League Joint General Secretary and former MP Mahbubul Alam Hanif and his wife, Fauzia Alam, on charges of amassing illegal wealth worth Tk 32 crore and conducting suspicious financial transactions totaling nearly Tk 110 crore.

In addition, asset disclosure notices have been issued to their three children—Fahim, Farhan, and Tanisha. The court has also imposed a travel ban on the family. Hanif is under investigation for alleged corruption involving tenders, extortion, recruitment irregularities, and money laundering.

Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of BNP, staged a protest rally on Monday condemning alleged efforts to create mobs and destabilize educational institutions. The march, which began in Nayapaltan and ended in Shahbagh, aimed to counter what JCD called covert attempts by rival groups, especially Shibir, to misrepresent them and disrupt student activism. JCD General Secretary Nasir Uddin claimed the recent Mitford murder is being used to spread confusion and malign his organization. He insisted the rally was peaceful and meant to expose such conspiracies.

A viral video allegedly showing NCP leader Md. Imamur Rashid accepting Tk 7 lakh from a female entrepreneur has sparked controversy. While Rashid claims the money was a donation, Rashed Khan of the Gono Odhikar Parishad has called for an investigation to determine whether the funds were used for party purposes or taken personally. Khan also cited previous allegations of recruitment irregularities. Imamur countered that the video was leaked maliciously after the woman failed to gain unethical benefits. Following the uproar, NCP has launched a donation website and introduced a fund policy.

The Dhaka Bar Unit of the pro-BNP Bangladesh Nationalist Lawyers' Forum has announced it will not defend any of the accused in the murder case of scrap dealer Md. Sohag. At a press conference on Monday, the forum said this stance was taken in protest of the “brutal killing” and to reject what they called politically motivated attempts to smear BNP. They called for a speedy trial and urged all lawyers to refrain from defending the accused.