Ambassador Mushfiqul Fazal Ansari emphasized that the united forces which compelled dictator Sheikh Hasina into exile must continue working together to build a democratic and prosperous Bangladesh. Speaking at a virtual event organized by Save Bangladesh in Washington, he highlighted the role of expatriates and the ongoing need for tolerance, justice, and unity. He warned against divisions and conspiracies, urging all to protect the nation’s hard-earned dignity and rights. The event honored July’s martyrs and called for continued solidarity.

Suruzzaman, potential parliamentary candidate for Gaibandha-3 (Sadullapur-Polashbari) constituency from the People's Rights Council, held an election dialogue session on Thursday at West Damodarpur village. The event saw the participation of district branch president Samsuzzaman Siddiqui, general secretary Samiul Islam, and other local leaders. Suruzzaman stressed that the People's Rights Council is the sole alternative for securing citizens’ rights. If elected, he pledged to prioritize improvements in education, healthcare, and infrastructure development.

U.S. President Donald Trump revealed there is ‘good news’ regarding the situation in the blockaded Gaza Strip ahead of his meeting with Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. While details were not disclosed, the announcement coincides with indirect ceasefire and prisoner exchange talks between Israel and Hamas in Doha. Israeli media reported significant progress, with Prime Minister Netanyahu showing flexibility on troop withdrawal from Gaza, accelerating negotiations towards a possible agreement.

Professor Badiur Rahman, the respected president of Bangladesh Udichi Shilpigoshthi and a prominent cultural figure, passed away at the age of 81 while receiving treatment in Dhaka. He fell suddenly ill on Wednesday night and died at Health and Hope Hospital. His body was taken to the central Shaheed Minar for public homage and will be buried in his birthplace, Barisal. Badiur Rahman had been actively involved with Udichi since 1972. The organization expressed deep condolences on his passing.

A coordinated Awami League-affiliated group circulated old and unrelated images on social media, falsely linking them to the recent Gopalganj clashes, the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing revealed. The misinformation aimed to distort public perception, claiming opposition violence and law enforcement involvement. Investigations confirmed these photos stemmed from earlier unrelated incidents dating back to 2022 and 2023. The clashes erupted after an attack on National Citizens Party leaders, resulting in four deaths and a strict curfew in Gopalganj.

The Supreme Court is hearing the state’s appeal against the High Court verdict that acquitted Tarique Rahman, Lutfozzaman Babar, and others in the August 21 grenade attack case. The trial court had earlier sentenced 19 to death and 19 to life imprisonment. The High Court overturned those verdicts in January 2024, declaring the trial legally flawed. A six-member Appellate Division bench led by Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed began the hearing on July 17, with top BNP lawyers present in court.

The Advisory Council, chaired by Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus, approved three key ordinances during its 34th meeting held on July 17. The approved ordinances include the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Amendment) Ordinance 2025, the Voter List (Amendment) Ordinance 2025, and the Human Organ Transplantation Ordinance 2025. These drafts received final approval pending vetting by the Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division. The decisions were announced in a press release by the Cabinet Division following the meeting.

Bangladesh’s total foreign currency reserves have increased to $30.02 billion, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank. However, using the IMF’s BPM6 calculation method, which excludes short-term liabilities, the net reserve stands at $24.99 billion. The recent rise follows a payment of $2.02 billion to the Asian Clearing Union, which had temporarily reduced reserves earlier this month. Officials noted a gradual recovery over the past weeks. The BPM6 method is now the global standard for reporting accurate net reserves.

The interim government has established a three-member high-level committee to investigate the violence and fatalities that occurred during the National Citizens' Party (NCP) rally in Gopalganj. Led by Nasimul Ghani, Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the committee includes additional secretaries from the Ministries of Public Administration and Law and Justice. It has been directed to conduct a thorough and impartial inquiry and submit its findings to the Chief Adviser’s office within two weeks.

Facing a labor shortage, Japan is expanding recruitment efforts beyond ASEAN to countries like Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, and Uzbekistan. Economic growth in Southeast Asia has reduced interest among youth there to work abroad, prompting Japan to seek new sources. The government plans language and skills training programs, including partnerships with agencies in Uzbekistan and Bangladesh. Sectors like nursing, food service, and construction are prioritized. Worker numbers from South and Central Asia remain low but are expected to rise significantly soon.

Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen met with Bangladesh's Commerce Advisor Sheikh Bashir Uddin on July 16 at the Secretariat in Dhaka. The two discussed strengthening trade and investment cooperation between the two nations. Both sides emphasized the importance of deepening bilateral ties and exploring new avenues for economic collaboration. The meeting reflects ongoing efforts by Bangladesh and China to enhance strategic partnerships, particularly in the areas of commerce and investment, aiming for mutual growth and long-term economic benefits.

Despite suspending normal visa operations after the fall of the Awami League government, India is now issuing a "significant number" of visas to Bangladeshi nationals, confirmed MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. He stated that visas are being granted for travel, medical, and educational purposes. However, he did not specify the exact number of visas issued.

Bangladesh's Election Commission (EC) has permanently revoked the registration of 96 domestic election monitoring organizations registered during the Awami League’s tenure. According to the EC’s public relations office, these cancellations are part of new policy guidelines that no longer recognize registrations under outdated rules. Among the delisted groups are controversial entities like JANIPOP and the SAARC Human Rights Foundation, both of which were criticized for endorsing questionable elections in the past.

India’s merchandise trade deficit is projected to rise to $300 billion in the 2025–26 fiscal year, up from $287 billion last year, driven by sluggish exports and robust import growth. According to an ICICI Bank report, weaker demand in major global markets—excluding the U.S.—has slowed export momentum. U.S. demand remains relatively high due to advance orders ahead of potential tariffs. Meanwhile, strong domestic consumption is expected to boost imports further, potentially widening the trade imbalance.

Nasiruddin Patwari, Chief Coordinator of the National Citizen Party (NCP), declared that the Awami League has no place in Gopalganj and vowed a strong response to recent attacks on party members. He said NCP is committed to freeing Gopalganj from Awami League influence and asserted that there will be no room for Mujibist politics in the country. Following a rally, party leaders inaugurated the Faridpur district office and met with families of political victims.