Professor Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor to the government, congratulated the Bangladesh Women’s Football Team for qualifying for the final round of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup for the first time. In a statement, he called the achievement a matter of national pride and a testament to the country’s potential, talent, and indomitable spirit. He expressed hope that this milestone will inspire future generations and elevate Bangladesh’s global reputation.

Abu Zayed Md. Nazmun Noor, the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Patiya Police Station in Chattogram, has been withdrawn following demands from leaders and activists of BICHA (BICHAA) and NCP. The move came after tensions escalated when the OC denied detaining Dipankar Dey, Vice President of Rangamati District Chhatra League. This led to clashes between police and protestors. Subsequent protests included a blockade of the police station and nearby roads. The situation was defused only after assurances from senior law enforcement officials.

Sharif Uddin Sarkar, the expelled Religious Affairs Secretary of the Dhaka University Chhatra Dal, has called for the formation of an investigation committee to verify allegations about his past association with Islami Chhatra Shibir. He argued that if no such links are found, he should be reinstated in his position. “I cannot understand why, after sacrificing seven years for the organization, I am receiving no recognition,” he said. In 2017, he had unknowingly participated in the filming of a Shibir song, after which he enrolled at Dhaka University in 2018 and became active in Chhatra Dal-led movements. Sharif claimed he has been denied any chance to defend himself and has become a victim of injustice.

A fresh cocktail explosion occurred in front of the National Citizens Party (NCP) central office on Wednesday night. The blast, which targeted a display vehicle for the July March, injured several people and damaged LED lights. The attackers could not be immediately identified. In response, NCP activists in Dhaka held a protest march at around 12:30 AM. Notably, a similar attack in the same location on June 23 left four people injured.

AB Party Chairman Mojibur Rahman Manju has claimed that the brutality during the 36 days of the July uprising proves Sheikh Hasina is the most ruthless female killer in the world. He demanded exemplary punishment for Hasina and her associates. Speaking at the inauguration of a commemorative photo exhibition for the August uprising, he expressed solidarity with the families of the victims, who also called for justice.

Salahuddin Ahmed stated that all parties agreed on the issue of constituency delimitation, which is already covered under Article 119. However, opinions differed on forming a separate commission for this purpose, with some proposing a specialized committee instead. He added that the caretaker government system is nearly restored and remains under judicial consideration. Although the Chief Justice traditionally plays a central role in forming the caretaker government, there could be provisions allowing the appointment of a Chief Adviser and their advisors by national consensus, excluding the judiciary. The BNP has agreed on constitutional safeguards to prevent any return to autocracy within ten years and proposed setting the caretaker tenure at 90 days. Under the caretaker provision, local government elections are excluded, while the Election Commission’s powers remain unchanged.

BNP Vice Chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu has accused certain individuals and groups of either deliberately or inadvertently playing into Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s hands, alleging that she is determined to prevent elections. Speaking at a discussion in Narayanganj, he said the movement’s ultimate goal is to establish democracy, achievable only through a credible election. He argued that those proposing various so-called PR solutions are, in reality, trying to sabotage the election process. Dudu warned that without elections, the country risks sliding back into autocracy and severe economic turmoil.

Tarique Rahman stated that the BNP has endured numerous sacrifices over the last 16 years and remains ready to make further concessions in the national interest. Addressing the Patuakhali District BNP Conference via video link, he emphasized that despite false cases filed against almost every party activist, the BNP continues to uphold democracy. He urged members to refrain from negative actions that could damage the party’s reputation and called for cooperation with the interim administration to maintain peace. He added that organizing internal elections through ballot papers reaffirms the BNP’s commitment to democracy and expressed hope of returning to Bangladesh soon.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has condemned the ruthless shooting of Harun Master, saying the incident demonstrates that collaborators of the defunct Awami fascist regime remain intent on sowing chaos in the country. In a statement to the media on Wednesday, he alleged that opposition leaders and activists are being targeted and murdered in a barbaric manner to destabilize the nation. Fakhrul demanded the swift arrest and exemplary punishment of the perpetrators and urged citizens to remain vigilant against such conspiracies.

Jamaat leader Muhammad Rezaul Karim expressed a desire to remember the July martyrs as heroes and honor their sacrifices by creating a future Bangladesh free from corruption and misgovernance. Speaking at a food distribution event in Laxmipur, he noted that while Bangladesh has been freed from tyrants, it still struggles with extortion, plunder, oppression, and cultural decay. He emphasized that the families of the martyrs seek only justice, not favors. Calling on everyone to unite against fascist rule, he urged the establishment of a just and fascism-free Bangladesh, so no one can ever rise to power by standing on the blood of the martyrs.

Advisor Dr. Asif Nazrul revealed that Malaysia plans to recruit around 30,000 to 40,000 workers from Bangladesh over the next year. He cautioned that recent reports claiming Malaysia will take 1 to 1.2 million workers are overly sensationalized and not yet accurate. Due to agreements made by previous governments, the list and regulation of recruiting agencies are fixed, making changes difficult. To avoid syndication, contract revisions are necessary; otherwise, recruitment will remain limited. Dr. Nazrul warned that sending workers through syndicates could lead to criticism, while not sending workers would mean losing valuable employment opportunities, impacting over 100,000 families in the long run.

Japan has committed $4.8 million in aid to the Election Commission’s ballot project, implemented under the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), ahead of Bangladesh’s national parliamentary elections. The total project cost is $18.53 million. The contract signing ceremony at the Election Commission building in Agargaon was attended by Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin, UNDP Resident Representative Stefan Liller, and Japanese Ambassador Saida Shinichi. Earlier, Australia had pledged $2 million in support. The funds will be used to strengthen the Election Commission’s institutional and technical capacity, enhance voter and civic education, promote participation by women and youth, ensure representation of marginalized groups, and improve electoral transparency.

Professor Ali Riaz has stated that all political parties have reached a consensus on reinstating the caretaker government system and redefining parliamentary constituency boundaries. This agreement was achieved during a meeting with the commission on Wednesday. He noted significant progress on the delimitation process and proposed a constitutional amendment mandating the redrawing of constituencies within ten years of each census. The parties also agreed to form a dedicated committee. Discussions covered the caretaker government’s structure, the tenure (90–120 days), and the appointment process for the Chief Adviser, where parties are reportedly closely aligned.

A Dhaka court has ordered the CID to submit its long-delayed investigation report on the $101 million Bangladesh Bank reserve heist by July 24. Since the cyber theft in February 2016, CID has sought extensions 86 times. At least $81 million was funneled through RCBC in the Philippines and laundered via casinos. Bangladesh has recovered $35 million so far. A lawsuit is ongoing in a U.S. court, with some charges against RCBC dismissed, but the main case allowed to proceed.

Bangladesh has approved the import of 17 LNG cargoes from UAE-based OQ Trading Limited to address short-term energy needs. Five shipments will arrive in 2025 and twelve in 2026, with prices based on the JKM index plus 15 cents per MMBtu. The government also approved fertilizer imports from the UAE, China, and Saudi Arabia, and increased budgets for several development projects, including water transport and power substations. These decisions aim to ensure energy security, food production support, and infrastructure development.