A student, Abdullah Al Imran, has testified in a war crimes case involving alleged crimes during the July uprising. Imran named Sheikh Hasina, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and ex-IGP Abdullah Al-Mamun as accused.

He claimed that on July 19 of last year, he was shot near Bijoynagar in Dhaka and later admitted to the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedic Rehabilitation (Pangu Hospital). Imran alleged that Sheikh Hasina visited the hospital on July 26 or 27 and issued a “no treatment, no release” directive near the helpdesk. He said this order resulted in delayed surgery, lack of access to medication, and restrictions on being discharged, which he believes were part of a broader attempt to silence or punish protestors.

The government has declared August 5 as "July People's Uprising Day," marking the event with a nationwide public holiday on Tuesday. According to the Bangladesh Bank, all scheduled banks will remain closed, with no in-person transactions, check clearing, or other services.

Digital banking services such as ATM, online, and mobile banking will remain available. Non-bank financial institutions will also be closed. Both the Dhaka and Chattogram Stock Exchanges will suspend trading. All government, semi-government, and autonomous offices will be closed, and some private institutions may observe the holiday at their discretion.

Since the fall of the previous government, a total of 761 cases have been filed against 1,168 police officers nationwide, according to Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB). Of these, 61 have been arrested.

TIB fellow Shahzada M. Akram noted that cases involve charges ranging from assaulting students and civilians to issuing unlawful orders. Approximately 87 former ministers and MPs have also been arrested in connection with 1,602 cases filed post-regime change. Around 70% of investigations are reportedly progressing satisfactorily, with 60–70 murder cases nearing completion.

Akram added that the International Crimes Tribunal has restarted proceedings this past year, handling 429 allegations and 27 formal cases. So far, 73 out of 206 accused—including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina—have been arrested. Trials have begun against Hasina and two others, though proceedings remain slow. Many politically motivated cases have been withdrawn.

Between August 2024 and June 2025, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) received 12,827 complaints. After screening, 768 were selected for investigation. During this period, the ACC filed 399 cases and submitted charge sheets in 321.

Among the accused were 343 government officials, 114 businesspersons, and 92 politicians—totaling 1,264 individuals. The ACC also issued asset declaration notices to 223 persons. However, critics allege the commission disproportionately targets opposition or lower-level figures while sparing those close to the ruling party.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has postponed the exhumation of unidentified bodies buried in Rayerbazar Cemetery between July and August. The operation, scheduled for Monday at 3 PM, aimed to identify the deceased and determine the cause of death through DNA profiling.

ADC Md. Jewel Rana cited "unavoidable reasons" for the delay, saying, “We will inform the public once a new date is confirmed.” Police earlier stated that the bodies, buried with court approval, would be exhumed for further investigation.

BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed stated that the party is fully prepared to sign the July Accord at any time. He noted that the party responded with suggested amendments as early as July 30, following receipt of the draft. "The July Declaration holds both historical and political significance," he said, adding that BNP had responded to the initial proposal back in February, opposing the presentation of March 26 and offering specific amendments.

Salahuddin emphasized BNP’s full cooperation in implementing the declaration. He warned that if the proposed amendments are not incorporated, the party will issue an official response after the declaration is read. He also revealed that BNP raised dissent on 7 out of 19 reform agenda points in the National Consensus Commission while agreeing to the rest. Despite its involvement, BNP has yet to receive an invitation to the July Declaration ceremony scheduled at Manik Mia Avenue.

Authorities will begin exhuming bodies of unidentified individuals buried in Rayerbazar Cemetery during July and August as part of efforts to determine their identities and causes of death. The exhumation process, overseen by an executive magistrate, CID forensic team, and forensic experts from Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College, is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. today. The initiative follows earlier commitments from the Home Affairs Adviser to conduct DNA tests and return the bodies to their families where possible.

Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has confirmed that nationwide security operations will continue until the next general election. “Several weapons have gone missing and must be recovered,” he said. Responding to concerns about public anxiety surrounding August 5, he stated that similar fears existed on August 3 but passed without incident. He noted that while law and order have improved under the current government, further progress is still needed.

The Detective Branch (DB) police have arrested 12 individuals, including former female ward councillor Sultana Ahmed Lipi, linked to banned factions of the Awami League and its affiliates. Deputy Commissioner of DMP’s Media & Public Relations, Muhammad Talebur Rahman, confirmed the arrests. The crackdown comes ahead of possible unrest surrounding August 5, prompting a nationwide special operation that has already resulted in the arrest of 21 other political operatives.

Government Adviser M. Sakawat Hossain has announced plans to construct a central hospital dedicated to workers, offering comprehensive healthcare services. Speaking about the government's commitment to labor welfare, he mentioned that Bangladesh has ratified eight out of eleven ILO conventions. The government is also working to eliminate gender discrimination and workplace harassment and aims to align national labor laws with international standards. Sakawat emphasized that healthy labor-management relations based on mutual respect are essential for a productive work environment.

Chowdhury Ashiq Mahmud Bin Harun, Executive Chairman of BIDA and BEZA, has stated that the government is committed to positioning Bangladesh as a regional hub for halal products by fostering an enabling environment for the halal economy. Highlighting the $7 trillion global halal market, he pointed out that most halal products are currently produced by non-Muslim countries, which presents both a challenge and an opportunity for Bangladesh. The government is working on improving infrastructure and attracting investment in this sector, and Mahmud emphasized the need for strong public-private partnerships to realize the full potential of the halal economy.

The final admission process for first-year undergraduate (honors) programs at 19 cluster-based public universities for the 2024–25 academic year is now underway and will continue until August 7. Selected students must complete the admission process at their respective universities within this period. Classes for the new academic year will commence on August 11 across all cluster-affiliated institutions. Students must follow the specific instructions of the university they have been allocated and submit original academic documents accordingly.

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is set to visit Dhaka in the third week of August on an official bilateral trip. Several agreements are expected to be signed during his visit, aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties between the two nations. According to diplomatic sources in Islamabad, the visit is now scheduled for August 22 or 23, after a previously planned visit in April was postponed due to tensions on the Pakistan-India border following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam.

Transport workers in Sunamganj have called an indefinite strike following a clash with students of Sunamganj Science and Technology University over bus fare disputes.

The conflict escalated after a bus helper allegedly pushed a student, leading to a physical altercation. Workers claim students vandalized the bus, assaulted the helper, and later detained him on campus. In response, transport workers and owners staged a blockade at the city’s new bus terminal Sunday afternoon, which was later lifted by police.

The workers issued three demands: ensuring worker safety, punishing those responsible for the assault, and releasing a transport worker currently in jail for the past five months.

The Bangladesh Navy has detained 14 Indian fishermen and seized a trawler named FB Parmita for illegally entering Bangladesh’s territorial waters in the Bay of Bengal and fishing without authorization.

The vessel was captured near the deep sea buoy zone off the Sundarbans coast by the warship BNS Bishkhali. The detained fishermen were brought to Mongla Naval Base on Sunday afternoon. The catch, which includes a large quantity of hilsa and other marine fish, will be auctioned off. The fishermen and the trawler will be handed over to Mongla police. This follows a similar incident on July 14, when 34 Indian fishermen aboard two trawlers were arrested in the same area.