The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed two cases against Awami League Joint General Secretary and former MP Mahbubul Alam Hanif and his wife, Fauzia Alam, on charges of amassing illegal wealth worth Tk 32 crore and conducting suspicious financial transactions totaling nearly Tk 110 crore. In addition, asset disclosure notices have been issued to their three children—Fahim, Farhan, and Tanisha. The court has also imposed a travel ban on the family. Hanif is under investigation for alleged corruption involving tenders, extortion, recruitment irregularities, and money laundering.

A recent report claiming that North Korea plans to deploy 30,000 troops to support Russia in its war against Ukraine has been dismissed by Ukraine’s military intelligence agency. Ukrainian officials stated they have found no evidence to support the claim of such a large-scale deployment. However, they acknowledged receiving information suggesting that a smaller force of approximately 1,500 to 3,000 North Korean troops, along with 50 to 100 military units, could be sent between July and August. North Korea has already been providing military support to Russia, including weapons, and the two countries have recently strengthened defense cooperation through bilateral agreements.

The High Court has removed from its docket a writ petition seeking the formation of a high-powered judicial commission to investigate the brutal murder of scrap dealer Lal Chand in front of Mitford Hospital. The bench comprising Justices Zinat Haque and Ainun Nahar Siddika issued the order on Monday. The state argued that since an investigation and arrests are already underway, the court deemed the writ inadmissible. Lal Chand was beaten and crushed to death. A case has been filed with Kotwali Police Station, and seven suspects have been arrested so far.

Land revenue and mutation services have remained suspended for two weeks across all 42 land offices in Thakurgaon district, due to a technical glitch in the central server. The disruption has left both officials and the public in distress, with land registration and revenue collection activities halted. Locals report hundreds of visitors returning daily without receiving services. The District Commissioner assured that steps are being taken to resolve the issue urgently.

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 has ordered the start of proceedings in the war crimes case related to the killing of six unarmed protestors during a public uprising in Chankharpul, Dhaka. The court set 10 August for opening statements and 11 August for witness hearings. Of the eight accused, including former DMP Commissioner Habibur Rahman, four are in custody while four remain at large. The accused allegedly ordered and executed the shooting during the protest on 5 August.

Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of BNP, staged a protest rally on Monday condemning alleged efforts to create mobs and destabilize educational institutions. The march, which began in Nayapaltan and ended in Shahbagh, aimed to counter what JCD called covert attempts by rival groups, especially Shibir, to misrepresent them and disrupt student activism. JCD General Secretary Nasir Uddin claimed the recent Mitford murder is being used to spread confusion and malign his organization. He insisted the rally was peaceful and meant to expose such conspiracies.

A viral video allegedly showing NCP leader Md. Imamur Rashid accepting Tk 7 lakh from a female entrepreneur has sparked controversy. While Rashid claims the money was a donation, Rashed Khan of the Gono Odhikar Parishad has called for an investigation to determine whether the funds were used for party purposes or taken personally. Khan also cited previous allegations of recruitment irregularities. Imamur countered that the video was leaked maliciously after the woman failed to gain unethical benefits. Following the uproar, NCP has launched a donation website and introduced a fund policy.

The Prime Minister’s Press Wing has dismissed as false the claims by Indian media outlets that murdered Mitford businessman Lal Chand alias Md. Sohag was a Hindu. In a Facebook statement released Sunday night, the press wing clarified that Sohag was a Muslim, son of Md. Ayub Ali and husband of Laki Begum. Outlets like NDTV, India Today, and WION were accused of publishing misleading reports. The statement further alleged that Indian media have consistently propagated false narratives about minority oppression in Bangladesh.

The Dhaka Bar Unit of the pro-BNP Bangladesh Nationalist Lawyers' Forum has announced it will not defend any of the accused in the murder case of scrap dealer Md. Sohag. At a press conference on Monday, the forum said this stance was taken in protest of the “brutal killing” and to reject what they called politically motivated attempts to smear BNP. They called for a speedy trial and urged all lawyers to refrain from defending the accused.

The National Consensus Commission has proposed a 76-seat upper chamber in a bicameral parliamentary system, with members elected directly by voters. The second round of dialogue concluded on Monday, proposing that the upper house represent 64 districts and 12 city corporations. The elections for both the national parliament and the upper house would be held simultaneously. Previously, the Constitutional Reform Commission had recommended naming the upper house the "Senate," intended to serve a legislative review function.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed hope that Israel and Hamas will reach a ceasefire agreement within the coming week. Speaking in Maryland on Sunday, Trump said negotiations are ongoing and a resolution is expected soon. Israel has reportedly agreed to a 60-day ceasefire proposal, which was relayed to Hamas by Qatar and Egypt. While Hamas has responded positively, Israel has rejected certain amendments. Talks in Doha are also addressing hostage exchanges and prospects for a long-term truce, though Israel plans to maintain a military presence and set up “collection camps” in Gaza even during any ceasefire.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has condemned the use of children in what he termed "malicious and degrading" political slogans targeting party leader Tarique Rahman. Speaking at a press conference in Gulshan on 14 July, he said this reflects a disturbing trend of character assassination aimed at derailing democratic progress. He criticized the government's inaction over the murder of Sohag, noting that despite video and photographic evidence, no arrests have been made. He announced the formation of a BNP-led fact-finding committee to investigate the incident.

A third and final group of 30 Bangladeshi nationals stranded in Iran due to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict were repatriated this morning (14 July). According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the returnees traveled from Tehran to Dhaka via Mashhad and Sharjah. This marks the final phase of government-funded repatriation efforts. Earlier, 28 Bangladeshis were brought back on 1 July, and 32 more on 8 July—bringing the total number of returnees to 90.

Trade negotiations between the United States and Bangladesh have so far yielded no positive developments regarding the proposed reduction of the 35% additional tariffs on Bangladeshi goods. Discussions are expected to continue throughout July, but policymakers have not issued any clear statements. Representatives from the garment sector warn that if the current 50% total duty remains in effect, it could severely impact exports, with some buyers already suspending orders. Economist Dr. Zahid Hussain criticized the government’s lack of preparation and failure to include relevant experts in the talks.