Shami Kaiser has secured bail from the High Court in an attempted murder case filed over attacks on students during the recent mass uprising. The case pertains to an incident on April 9 in Uttara, where Zubair Hasan Yusuf, an honors student at Tongi Government College, was shot in the left shoulder near Azampur while protesters were targeted. Zubair survived after receiving medical treatment. Shami had been named in the case following this incident.

The Nationalist Student League (Chhatra Dal) has issued a directive highlighting the importance of responsible and respectful behavior by its members on social media, which remains a vital platform for public expression. The notice calls for tolerance, respect for differing opinions, commitment to democracy, respect for women, and religious coexistence. While ideological differences and debates are expected among various groups, Chhatra Dal insists all interactions maintain mutual respect and decorum aligned with the organization’s principles. Leaders are urged to exhibit humility, discipline, and promote harmony in all online engagements.

Chattogram Port plays a critical role in Bangladesh’s economy, handling 90% of the nation’s trade, says BIDA Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud. After visiting the port for the first time in three months, Ashik revealed that the government aims to appoint operators for the Chattogram New Container Terminal (NCT), Laldia Char, and Bay Terminal by year-end. “Every investor asks about our ports among their top five concerns,” he said. Laldia Container Terminal alone has attracted foreign investment potential of nearly BDT 5,000 crore—the largest single foreign direct investment (FDI) in Bangladesh’s history. Container handling has increased by nearly 30% compared to last month, with ship clearance times reduced by eight hours, thanks to improved operations since Chattogram Dry Dock Ltd. took charge. Weekly inter-ministerial meetings continue to expedite the operator selection process, aiming for completion before year-end.

Witness testimonies have commenced in the high-profile Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk) land allocation corruption cases involving Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, Saima Wazed Putul, and others. The proceedings started Monday at Dhaka’s 5th Special Judge Court. The prosecution has already summoned defendants in three cases, including Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Deputy Director Salahuddin, Assistant Director Afnan Jannat Keya, and SM Rashedul Hasan. The court had framed charges on July 31 and issued arrest warrants against the fugitives.

Following the July mass uprising, the nation’s expectations from its youth have risen significantly, with hopes that they will take the lead in shaping the future of Bangladesh.

Jamaat-e-Islami leader Professor Mia Golam Porwar emphasized that young people will play a pioneering role in building the Bangladesh of tomorrow. “The contribution of the youth to national life is undeniable. History shows that major transformations around the world have been driven by young people,” he said.

Porwar stressed the need to create a healthy and supportive environment for the growth of youth potential in order to build a strong and prosperous nation. He urged all branches of Jamaat-e-Islami to observe International Youth Day on August 12 through discussion forums, youth rallies, seminars, symposiums, and various other programs.

The Indian Border Security Force has handed over 10 Bangladeshi nationals to BGB via Nakugaon land port in Sherpur after a formal flag meeting on Sunday night.
The group, which included men, women, and children from Rajshahi’s Godagari and Tanore upazilas, had crossed into India without documents at different times. After the handover, they were transferred to Nalitabari police custody.

A video allegedly showing Nizam Uddin, joint coordinator of the NCP’s Chattogram city unit, demanding Tk 500,000 in extortion has gone viral. The demand was reportedly linked to suppressing protests against Saif Powertec.
The video, posted Sunday night from former city anti-discrimination leader Rahadul Islam’s Facebook ID, appears to show Nizam instructing a man named Aftab Hossain to pressure for another Tk 500,000 to distribute among protest leaders in exchange for halting demonstrations.
Nizam has dismissed the allegations as a “planned conspiracy,” though similar accusations have surfaced against him before.

Every polling station in the upcoming parliamentary election will be monitored using AI-powered body-worn cameras, Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam announced.
The technology will allow deputy commissioners and police superintendents to monitor real-time situations remotely, enabling swift action if law and order deteriorates.
Currently, police have 10,000 body cams, with the government planning to purchase an additional 40,000 and train officers in their use. The move aims to ensure a peaceful, fair, and festive election.

Interim government’s National Security Adviser Dr. Khalilur Rahman visited Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman at the hospital following his heart bypass surgery on Saturday.
According to Jamaat, the adviser inquired about his treatment, prayed for his recovery, and expressed goodwill—an act for which the party expressed gratitude. The Jamaat leader, currently in a cabin at United Hospital, has sought the nation’s prayers for his complete recovery.

BSF and Meghalaya state police have arrested four Bangladeshi nationals from Rongdangai village, across the Tahirpur border in Sunamganj. Locals assaulted the men before handing them over.
The detainees include Jahangir Alam, ex-police constable Marfur Rahman, Sayem Hossain, and Mehfuz Rahman. They are accused of attacking and attempting to abduct a local resident, Balsang A. Marak, who was seriously injured.
One suspect claimed he was hunting tokay geckos, while the others said they fled to India seeking refuge from political cases due to their involvement with the Awami League.

Two Bangladeshi nationals—Hafez Nurul Amin of Noakhali and Abu Nayeem of Manikganj—were killed in a road accident in South Africa after entering the country via Mozambique through illegal channels on July 29.
Seventeen others were injured, including Ekramul Haque, who is in critical condition. The group had entered South Africa early Sunday and boarded a minibus towards Johannesburg. The crash occurred at around 6:30 am on the Delmas–Witbank Old Road, killing the two instantly. Most injured survivors have since left for relatives’ homes after receiving primary treatment.

Cabinet Secretary Dr. Sheikh Abdur Rashid has said that past elections showed the administration’s failure to demonstrate its capacity. However, the civil service is eager to ensure a better election next time—though elections, he stressed, are not the administration’s responsibility alone.
Rashid reflected on Bangladesh’s shifting public moods, noting that in 1974, he saw Pakistani leader Zulfikar Ali Bhutto lay flowers at the National Memorial, welcomed by millions—despite being despised by Bangladeshis just four years earlier.
He also recalled December 1990’s political change, lamenting missed opportunities and urging all sectors—administration, media, and beyond—to rise above partisan interests and embrace professionalism.

Religious Affairs Adviser A F M Khalid Hossain has said that when the interim government took charge, there was virtually no police presence at stations and even in Dhaka, students were managing traffic.
“Law and order cannot be fixed in a single day, but the situation has improved many times over—and so has the economy,” he stated.
Speaking at Jamia Darul Arqam Madrasa in Brahmanbaria on Sunday, Khalid emphasized the invaluable role of Islamic scholars in building a “new Bangladesh.” He recalled that during the July Revolution, hundreds of madrasa students were injured and many embraced martyrdom. “In the days ahead, scholars, students, and teachers stand ready to make any sacrifice for our beloved motherland,” he said, adding that preparations are underway for a fair election in February.

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has passed the preliminary selection process for registration as a political party with the Election Commission. Sharing the news, Member Secretary Akhtar Hossain urged party leaders and activists nationwide to intensify organizational expansion, implement programs, hold workshops to strengthen party understanding, keep offices active, and reach out more to the public. Meanwhile, Additional Secretary of the Election Commission K M Ali Newaz said that parties meeting the initial requirements will undergo field-level verification. Those fulfilling all conditions during the field assessment will be granted registration. The process is expected to be finalized by September 15.

Mufti Syed Muhammad Faizul Karim, senior Naib-e-Ameer of Islami Andolon Bangladesh, has accused the BNP of replicating Awami League’s political approach. “The BNP is now doing what the Awami League used to do. I see no difference between the two parties. As I’ve said before—boat or paddy sheaf, they’re two snakes with the same venom,” he told a rally marking Islami Jubo Andolon’s 9th founding anniversary.
He added that BNP had repeatedly failed to uphold the ideals of its founder, the late President Ziaur Rahman.