Rabiu Islam Noyon, Secretary of the Dhaka Metropolitan South Jubo Dal, served dinner to over 300 students at the Arpara Islamia Fazlul Ulum Qawmiya Orphanage in Shalikha, Magura. After the Isha prayer, he shared the meal with local BNP leaders and the students. The madrasa’s founder and the orphans expressed their gratitude for his generosity. Noyon also prayed for the health of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and for the soul of the martyred President Ziaur Rahman.

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed announced that the party has reversed its decades-old stance against local-level courts. The BNP now supports the proposal to expand the judiciary to the Upazila level. He noted that this policy shift comes in response to discussions around safeguarding human rights during states of emergency. Although BNP supports the expansion proposal in principle, it has recommended revisions and called for consultations with the High Court.

On Sunday night, police from the Maulachak outpost arrested a young man named Nazmul for allegedly raping a minor student in Bhannara Kaler Vita area of Maulachak Union, Gazipur. According to the case, the victim’s father runs a butcher shop renting a house owned by Nazmul’s in-laws. Nazmul, who lives there with his family, allegedly took advantage of the victim being alone on July 5th, forcibly assaulting her at his home. The child informed her parents around 9 PM, who immediately reported the incident to the police and filed a case.

In a heartbreaking incident in Bibandi village of Srinagar, Munshiganj, a mother has been accused of drowning her seven-month-old twin daughters in a pond. The tragedy occurred around 9 PM on Monday. The victims, Lamia and Samiha, were the daughters of Sohel Sheikh and Shanta Begum. According to locals, Shanta allegedly threw the infants into the pond herself. Neighbors rescued the babies and rushed them to a hospital, where doctors declared them dead. In the aftermath, enraged residents detained the couple and handed them over to the police. Srinagar Police have confirmed the incident, and legal proceedings are underway.

Despite a month passing since Cyclone ‘Shokhti’ hit, the only brick road in Dhalchar Union, Charfassion, Bhola, has yet to be repaired. The two-kilometer-long road is severely damaged, making travel to markets, schools, and hospitals extremely difficult. Motorcycle traffic has come to a halt, increasing the hardship for women and children transporting goods. The absence of electricity worsens night travel, creating dangerous conditions. Local authorities remain inactive, awaiting fund allocations to begin repairs.

BNP leaders and activists in Chuadanga’s Darsana area besieged the police station demanding the release of student league activist Manik, arrested in a land dispute case. After staging a protest march and occupying the police station on Saturday night, Manik was released following negotiations with the Officer-in-Charge. Sub-Inspector Anuj Kumar has been suspended and sent to the police lines. Despite viral videos of the siege, police stated no one forcibly entered the station, describing the incident as a peaceful resolution. A divisional committee has been formed to investigate the matter.

US-Bangla Airlines has been awarded the Best Domestic Airline of the Year 2024 by Bangladesh Monitor, recognizing its excellence in in-flight and airport services, on-time performance, and improvements. The award highlights the airline’s role in expanding domestic air connectivity and maintaining stability in Bangladesh’s aviation sector. The ceremony took place at Sonargaon Hotel, with key industry figures in attendance. US-Bangla has previously won this prestigious award multiple times, including in 2023, 2022, and 2015.

A Dhaka court has ordered the freezing of 400 million taka in four bank accounts belonging to Hamidul Haque, former Director General of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI). The order was issued by Senior Special Judge Zakir Hossain Galib following a request from the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), which cited concerns that Hamidul and his associates might withdraw or transfer the funds. Earlier, the court also imposed a travel ban on Hamidul and his wife.

After two decades of delays, the 20-bed Aliarhat Hospital in Shibganj Upazila, Bogura, is finally set to open. The hospital, constructed in 2005 at a cost of 43.2 million taka, was inspected by the Health Secretary Saidur Rahman, who assured proper healthcare services upon opening. Locals, including former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia’s assignment officer, expressed hope and happiness after years of petitions and protests demanding the hospital’s operation.

Foyez Ahmad Tayyab, chief adviser to Bangladesh’s Post, Telecommunications, and IT Ministry, claims he is under attack by vested-interest mafias due to efforts to reform telecom licensing. He highlighted outdated license structures leading to corruption and revenue loss, and announced the draft Telecom Network and Licensing Reform Policy-2025 to modernize and deregulate the sector. Tayyab criticized previous governments for enabling cartel operations causing billions in revenue loss, and emphasized that ongoing reforms aim to protect SMEs and ensure transparency in telecom services.

Guwabari Government Primary School in Gaibandha’s Saghata Upazila has faced severe erosion from the Jamuna River, forcing it to move 16 times over the last four decades. The nearly 80-year-old school, located on a remote char, now faces another threat as riverbanks erode again. Around 150 students’ education is at risk as classrooms and materials are being relocated. Authorities and the community are working to find a permanent solution to secure the school’s future.

Professor Dr. Sayedur Rahman, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser, said removing bullets and pellets from those injured during the July protests is not feasible as surgery may cause more harm than good. The best medical efforts have been made to treat the injured, but the main challenge now is ensuring their long-term rehabilitation. Many victims are reluctant to stay in hospitals due to safety concerns. Though government and NGO rehabilitation programs exist, many prefer government jobs and are hesitant about private sector opportunities. The meeting noted that financial assistance alone is insufficient, and besides the Ministry of Health, Disaster Management and Social Welfare ministries should also be involved in rehabilitation.

Akhtar Hossain, Member-Secretary of the National Consensus Commission (NCP), alleged that the government is attempting to push reform responsibilities to the future parliament. He stated that the mandate for reforms rests with the current government and that political representatives within the commission hold decision-making authority. Opposing the tendency to treat the July Declaration as a mere document, he stressed the need to hold a people’s council election independently of parliament for implementing fundamental political reforms.

During a July rally in Borai Gram, Natore, DB police arrested Khorshed Alam (40), an Awami League activist, for issuing threats on Facebook against NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah. Following a threatening comment on the NCP’s ‘Borai Gram Voice’ Facebook page, Khorshed Alam was detained from his residence Sunday night. Using technology, police identified the culprit behind the threatening post, which read, “Hasnat just got beaten somewhere nearby, let’s see what we can do in Bonpara.” The Borai Gram police chief confirmed the arrest.

Former Chattogram Education Board Secretary Narayan Chandra Nath has been temporarily suspended after being jailed for tampering with his son’s HSC exam results. The Ministry of Education took action following a court's rejection of his bail on June 17. A criminal case names him, his son, and two other officials for colluding to alter grades before the 2022 HSC result release. His son’s results have been cancelled, and Nath has been removed from his post and made an OSD.