Nizam Uddin, Deputy Coordinator of NCP’s Chattogram Metropolitan Branch, has been issued a show-cause notice amid allegations of collecting Tk 5 lakh extortion and pressuring for an additional Tk 5 lakh to halt port-centric protests. A video detailing the accusations went viral on Sunday evening.

The notice, signed by Arif Moinuddin, Deputy Coordinator (Office) of Chattogram Metropolitan NCP, cited violations of party discipline. Nizam Uddin has been asked to submit a written explanation within 24 hours to Chief Deputy Coordinator Mir Arshadul Haque.

One of the five Al Jazeera journalists killed in the Israeli attack on Gaza is Anas Al-Sharif. Before his death, he sent an emotional message urging the world to stand by Palestine and its innocent children and requested that people not remain silent. He wrote, “I hoped Allah would grant me a long life so that I could return with my family and loved ones to our occupied city of Ashkelon (Al-Majdal). But Allah’s will is final.” He prayed to Allah to accept him as a martyr and to forgive his sins. In his final line, he wrote, “Do not forget Gaza... and do not forget me in your sincere prayers.”

Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam delivered a firm message to those who believed they could escape justice for committing genocide in Bangladesh or disrupt the judicial process through counter-revolutionary acts: no one will be spared.

Speaking at a press briefing in the tribunal premises, Tajul affirmed that the prosecution process will continue unabated. He highlighted the sacrifices of young freedom fighters who secured Bangladesh’s second liberation and emphasized the state’s commitment to justice for over 1,500 victims through witness testimonies.

Meanwhile, prosecution statements were presented in the ongoing trial regarding the killing of six individuals, including student Anas, during the mass uprising at Chankharpul. Anas’s father, Shahriar Khan Palash, began testimony as the first witness, accompanied by the victim’s mother.

The Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, Bangladesh’s first, is preparing for nuclear fuel loading in November, with power generation expected to start by year-end. A 14-member IAEA pre-OSART mission is inspecting the project’s safety and readiness until August 27. Most safety tests, including hot and cold tests, are complete. Once approved, 163 fuel assemblies from Russia will be installed in the reactor core. The $12.65 billion plant features two VVER-1200 reactors, each with 1,200 MW capacity.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Monday night at 7:50 PM local time for a three-day official visit to Malaysia. He departed from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 2 PM Bangladesh time aboard a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight.

On Tuesday, Professor Yunus is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya. Key topics expected to dominate discussions include Rohingya repatriation, labor market expansion, sustainable deep-sea resource use, agriculture, and strengthening bilateral trade. Bangladesh will urge Malaysia and ASEAN countries to take a more active role in Rohingya repatriation efforts.

Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the US have fallen for almost two years, with earnings from nine major markets, including Europe and Canada, dropping 8.79%. Emerging markets like Japan and Australia are driving overall sector growth. The central bank warns of challenges from global economic slowdown, trade policy shifts, and India’s import restrictions. Despite similar US tariffs on competitors, government support offers a competitive edge. Diversifying products, boosting efficiency, and cutting costs are seen as keys to sustaining export momentum.

Education Advisor Professor Dr. C.R. Abrar has hailed the 2025 implementation plan for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a milestone for Bangladesh’s workforce development. The plan aims to transform the sector into a globally competitive and forward-looking system.

Dr. Abrar emphasized rising demand for TVET graduates in the service sector and the urgent need to equip youth with industry-relevant skills. Developed after nearly two years of nationwide consultations by the Directorate of Technical Education, the plan includes 87 strategic steps across six key result areas focusing on quality, relevance, access, institutional capacity, funding, and industry-education linkage. It will be implemented with EU-funded support under the HCDP-21 budget program.

UK Member of Parliament Tulip Siddiq has described the accusations against her—related to land allotment in Dhaka’s Purbachal area and alleged embezzlement linked to the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project—as “completely ridiculous.” She said she feels trapped in a Kafkaesque nightmare, facing overseas prosecution without knowing the exact charges.

Siddiq, a relative of Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, stressed she is not defending her family but demanding justice for the Bangladeshi people. She called herself “a scapegoat in the Yunus-Hasina conflict” and acknowledged that some people in Bangladesh have committed wrongdoing and deserve punishment.

The National Consensus Commission has started discussions with legal and constitutional experts to find ways to make the July National Charter legally binding and determine its implementation process. The meeting, held Sunday at the National Parliament’s LD Hall, brought together retired justices, law academics, senior advocates, and barristers. Key commission members, including Vice-Chairman Dr. Ali Riaz, joined the talks alongside Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser Monir Haider. The dialogue aims to build consensus on the charter’s legal framework and enforceability.

Md. Sirajul Islam Siraj, Secretary of Sadullapur Upazila Jamaat in Gaibandha, has been accused of extorting money from multiple candidates by promising to ensure their success in the 18th Teacher Registration Examination. Victims filed written complaints on August 2 seeking redress.

Senior Jamaat leaders intervened, compelling Sirajul to return the money, though he denies the allegations. Reports indicate Sirajul took Tk 50,000 from Masud Rana, Tk 15,000 from Hadi, and Tk 16.9 lakh from another individual hoping for a government job. He reportedly demanded an additional Tk 2 lakh later. Allegations of attempted assault and abduction have also surfaced against him.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is set to file four separate cases against Afroza Khan Rita, Manikganj district BNP convener and chairman of Munno Ceramics, along with six others, for allegedly embezzling Tk 86.5 crore from Uttara Finance and Investment Limited. The ACC approved the cases on Monday.

According to the charges, without submitting proper records or presenting them in board meetings, the accused colluded to misappropriate the substantial amount from the financial institution. Alongside Rita, the accused include Uttara Finance Managing Director S.M. Shamsul Arefin, former Vice President Mohammad Main Uddin, Kazi Arifuzzaman, and three others.

Seven police officers have been promoted to the newly created supernumerary posts of Additional Inspector General (Addl. IG). Previously, these officers held the rank of Deputy Inspector General (DIG). The promoted officials are: DIG Md. Ali Hossain Fakir of the APBN, DIG G.M. Azizur Rahman of the SB, Additional Police Commissioner Md. Sarwar of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, DIG Md. Mostafa Kamal of the Armed Police Battalion, DIG Kazi Md. Fazlul Karim of the Police Headquarters, DIG Md. Rezaul Karim of Highway Police, and DIG Ahsan Habib Palash of Chattogram Range.

The government notification states that these seven supernumerary posts were created specifically for these promotions. The posts will automatically be dissolved if vacancies arise due to promotion, retirement, removal, or other reasons, with a validity period of one year from the date of creation. The promoted officers will continue their duties in their current roles while holding the new rank.

Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam confirmed that in the upcoming national parliamentary elections, alongside police and Ansar forces, over 80,000 military personnel will be deployed to ensure security. Naval, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) units will also be present on the ground. Body cameras will be used by police officers during the polls. After inspecting polling centers, the adviser urged political parties and citizens to cooperate for a smooth process. He noted improvements in law and order since July and stressed that no innocent individuals would face harassment despite previous politically motivated cases. Alam expressed confidence that the current security environment is conducive for free and fair elections, although acknowledging that such stability is unprecedented since Bangladesh’s independence.

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus left Dhaka on Monday afternoon for a three-day state visit to Malaysia. He departed from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 2 PM on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight. Yunus is scheduled to meet Malaysia’s Prime Minister in Putrajaya on Tuesday for bilateral talks focusing on Rohingya repatriation, labor market expansion, sustainable deep-sea resource management, agriculture, and trade enhancement. Accompanying him are senior officials including the Foreign, Energy, and Legal Advisers.

Thirteen leaders of Jahangirnagar University’s Student League branch have received show-cause notices from the central office for alleged breaches of organizational discipline. The dispute centers on the exclusion of veteran activists from the newly expanded hall committees in favor of controversial figures, including former Chhatra League members with backgrounds in drugs and extortion. The noticees include joint conveners Mizanur Rahman, Md. Hosain Al Rashed Badal, Mominur Rahman Laju, Alauddin Dewan, Rajuar Hosain, Md. Zobayer Hosain, and members Mahbubur Rahman Murad, Zakirul Islam, Sadikur Rahman, Shariful Islam, Mirza Abu Bakar Siddique Sohag, Masud Rana Pilot, and Abesh Al Mubin Nafi.