Afroza Abbas, President of the BNP-affiliated Jatiyatabadi Mohila Dal, said that true democracy will return to Bangladesh only when people are allowed to vote freely. She asserted that a government formed by the will of the people is the only path to restoring democratic rule. Speaking at a district meeting and women's rally in Akhaura, she also stated that BNP's Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman will return to the country when the time is right.

Bangladesh is working to improve safe and environmentally friendly waste management with support from South Korea. Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan met a delegation from Sudokwon Landfill Management Corporation (SLC) to discuss technical cooperation. Plans include closing and rehabilitating two dumping sites in Chattogram and establishing a modern sanitary landfill with Korean funding. The initiative aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and involve informal waste collectors in the new system. Korea expressed interest in sharing advanced landfill technology and models with Bangladesh.

At a rally in Gangni, Meherpur, NCP South Region leader Hasanat Abdullah declared that no election can take place in the country without delivering justice to Sheikh Hasina and implementing necessary reforms. He criticized certain political parties for uniting to delay elections and for opposing both justice and reform. Hasanat asserted that if these parties genuinely wanted elections, they would push for swift completion of justice and reforms. He called on the interim government to expedite these processes to pave the way for free and fair elections in the shortest possible time.

From August 15, individuals in Bangladesh can register up to 10 mobile SIMs under their name, as per a new directive by BTRC. Users with more than 10 SIMs will need to choose which ones to keep, with priority given to frequently used and mobile financial service-linked numbers. The decision aims to curb SIM-related fraud and misuse. Currently, over 80% of users have five or fewer SIMs, so most won’t be affected. Operators will notify users and run awareness campaigns before enforcement.

A powerful eruption from Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Indonesia’s Flores Island sent ash 18 km into the sky, disrupting air travel and affecting nearby villages. At least 24 international and domestic flights, including those between Bali, Australia, Singapore, and South Korea, were canceled. No casualties have been reported, but authorities recorded gas clouds with rocks and lava stretching 5 km. Officials warn of increased risks and may revise safety guidelines. Sunlight was briefly blocked in nearby areas due to heavy ashfall.

NCP Convener Nahid Islam stated that the slogan “Delhi na Dhaka” (Neither Delhi nor Dhaka) originated during the protest march against the murder of Abrar Fahad. Speaking after visiting Abrar’s grave on July 8, Nahid described Abrar as a symbol of Bangladesh’s resistance against Indian dominance, a path that NCP politics continues to follow. He emphasized that the movement sparked by Abrar’s death marked a turning point in Bangladesh’s political landscape and inspired the July Mass Uprising. Nahid paid tribute to all martyrs, from Abrar Fahad to Abu Said, and remembered the victims of enforced disappearances, killings, and torture over the past 16 years. He affirmed the party’s commitment to the politics of patriotism and sovereignty that these martyrs represented.

In Natore, Hasanat Abdullah, the chief organizer of the NCP South Region, was seen breaking down in tears during a meeting with the families of martyrs from the July Movement. While speaking with the father of college student Mikdad Hossain Akib, Hasanat was overwhelmed with emotion and could be seen crying uncontrollably. The heartfelt moment was captured in photos and videos that quickly went viral on social media from Monday night, moving thousands of people to tears. After a commemorative rally honoring the martyrs, NCP leaders met with their families to express solidarity and sympathy.

Senior Joint Secretary General of BNP, Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, stated that there is no room in the party for land grabbers or extortionists. He emphasized that BNP is a democratic and principled party and takes immediate disciplinary action against any misconduct by its members. In a press briefing, Rizvi also criticized administrative inaction, alleging that a rising "mob culture" and tech-based smear campaigns are part of a broader conspiracy to delay elections. He reaffirmed BNP’s commitment to restoring democracy and ensuring good governance.

Masud Saeedi, a Jamaat-e-Islami-endorsed parliamentary candidate, criticized rival political parties for failing to ensure the safety of their own members. “If a party can't safeguard its own activists, how can they ensure the safety of 180 million citizens?” he questioned. He highlighted that Jamaat-e-Islami has already announced candidates for 296 constituencies without any incidents of violence, contrasting it with internal conflicts seen in other parties during committee formations. Calling for a corruption-free leadership and a safer Bangladesh, Saeedi urged voters to support Jamaat-e-Islami. “No one can accuse my father, a former Member of Parliament, of a single act of corruption. If elected, I will serve you with the same integrity and commitment.”

In the past 24 hours, dengue fever claimed 3 more lives and led to 425 new hospitalizations across Bangladesh. This brings the total number of dengue deaths in 2025 to 51, with 13,188 reported infections so far. Barisal Division, especially areas outside the city corporation limits, reported the highest number of cases at 120. In July alone, 2,892 people have been infected and 9 have died. Of the 1,351 current hospitalizations, 386 are in Dhaka and 965 in other districts.

Despite speculation following a reported meeting between Dr. Muhammad Yunus and BNP’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman in London on June 13, suggesting the next national election might be held in February 2026, the Election Commission has yet to make any official announcement. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A. M. M. Nasir Uddin stated on July 8 that even he does not currently know the exact date of the upcoming national election. "I will inform you all when the time is right—around two months in advance—with full details," he said. The CEC emphasized that the Election Commission will announce the schedule and all related details in due time. He also urged the administration and law enforcement agencies to work sincerely toward restoring public trust and institutional image. Regarding international observers, the CEC confirmed that foreign observers will be allowed, but those who previously issued “favorable certificates” without impartiality will not be invited this time.

Continuous rain has flooded major roads and neighborhoods in Feni town due to unplanned construction of markets over canals and drainage routes. Key canals were occupied or blocked under the municipal banner, causing severe waterlogging. A 200-yard drainage gap near Zamzam Tower worsened the situation. Locals demand immediate demolition of illegal structures and restoration of natural water flow. Officials clarified this is not a flood, but rainwater accumulation, and urged residents not to panic.

The investigation report into the high-profile murder of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi has been postponed for the 119th time. On July 8, the investigating officer failed to submit the report, prompting the court to set a new deadline of August 11. The couple was murdered in their Dhaka residence on February 11, 2012. The investigation has changed hands from DB and RAB to the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI), following continued failure to solve the case. Despite court-ordered taskforce intervention, no suspects have confessed to the crime so far.

The government is developing a comprehensive master plan to protect the Haor wetlands, according to Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources. She stated that steps such as embankment construction, afforestation, and controlled tourism are being taken with community involvement to preserve the biodiversity of the Haor. Tangua Haor has been listed as an endangered ecosystem, with data collection currently underway. For the first time, under the 2013 Water Act, four agencies are working in coordination for Haor development.

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast very heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours in Chattogram, Khulna, and Barishal divisions due to an active southwest monsoon. A weather alert issued on July 6 warns of potential landslides in hilly areas of Chattogram and temporary waterlogging in parts of Chattogram city. Residents in affected areas are advised to remain cautious. Additionally, maritime ports have been asked to hoist cautionary signal number 3 to warn of rough weather conditions at sea.