Two more people have died from dengue in the last 24 hours, while 330 new patients have been admitted to hospitals across the country. The fatalities occurred in the Dhaka North and Chattogram City Corporation areas. Among the new hospitalizations: 86 were in Barishal, 54 in Chattogram, 48 in areas outside Dhaka City Corporation, 44 in Dhaka South, 27 each in Dhaka North and Khulna, 38 in Rajshahi, and 3 each in Mymensingh and Rangpur. So far this year, 15,210 dengue patients have been hospitalized, and 58 have died.

Chhatra Dal General Secretary Nasir Uddin has alleged that clandestine operatives of Islami Chhatra Shibir are misleading general students about the Mitford Hospital murder incident, inciting them to form mobs against Chhatra Dal. Speaking to reporters in front of the BNP's central office in Nayapaltan before a protest march, Nasir said Chhatra Dal is being unfairly targeted over a single incident, despite several recent killings across the country. He emphasized that the protest was a peaceful demonstration against this orchestrated campaign. The rally concluded at Shahbagh.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has sent a letter to the National Board of Revenue (NBR) requesting documentation related to donations and grants received by the Centre for Research and Information (CRI), linked to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, and the Suchona Foundation, led by her daughter Saima Wazed Putul. Allegations include embezzlement of CSR funds and misuse of state resources. A seven-member investigative team has been formed for a thorough probe. The ACC has previously filed multiple cases against Joy and Putul for alleged irregularities involving land allocation and public funds in Purbachal.

Professor Ali Riaz, Vice Chairman of the Consensus Commission, emphasized that constitutional recognition of gender equality is essential to properly honor the significant role women played in the July uprising. Speaking at a dialogue with political parties at the Foreign Service Academy on Monday, he welcomed the proposal to declare July 14 as "Women's Day of July" and noted that women's strong participation accelerated the anti-fascist movement. He also called for broader female representation in Parliament and the formation of a bicameral legislature.

The High Court has issued a rule asking why martyrs of the July-August uprising—such as Shaheed Abu Sayeed, Mir Mughda, and Wasim—should not be declared national heroes and why the list of martyrs should not be officially gazetted. The court also questioned why Dr. Yunus, Chief Advisor of the interim government, should not be declared the “National Reformer of New Bangladesh.” The bench, led by Justice Fahmida Kader, has asked relevant parties to respond within four weeks.

The Press Wing of the Chief Advisor has dismissed recent reports claiming a surge in crime across the country, calling them inaccurate. In a statement issued Monday, the Press Wing said that official statistics show the rate of major crimes has remained stable from September 2024 to June 2025. Most serious crimes have either declined or remained unchanged, though there have been slight increases in some categories. Citizens were urged to maintain trust in law enforcement and avoid spreading public fear.

A gunman opened fire at the Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky, killing two women and injuring two men. The assailant initially shot at police officers before fleeing to the church, where he continued firing. He was later shot dead by police in a confrontation. One of the injured victims is reported to be in critical condition. Although the incident occurred near the airport, authorities confirmed that it was not related to airport operations. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear praised law enforcement for their swift response.

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.