Comilla’s Sadar South Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Rafiqul Islam has been removed from his post and transferred to the district police lines following a sudden flash rally by the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) on the Dhaka-Chattogram highway. The transfer order was issued on Monday, and Inspector Md. Selim, previously stationed at the court, has been appointed as the new OC. While the Superintendent of Police described the move as part of routine administrative reshuffling, questions have been raised regarding the highway police’s inaction during the incident.

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a warning that Bangladeshi exports may face a 35% tariff starting August 1. In a letter to interim Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, Trump cited Bangladesh’s trade surplus, non-tariff barriers, and discriminatory policies as threats to U.S. economic interests and national security. He indicated that unless these trade barriers are lifted, the additional tariffs will be implemented. However, if Bangladesh opens its markets and reforms its policies, the U.S. is open to reconsidering the move. Similar letters were reportedly sent to 14 other nations.

The al-Qaeda-linked group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) is intensifying attacks across West Africa, especially in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. Despite military coups in these countries, JNIM has expanded control, imposing strict Sharia law and increasing violence. The group finances operations through livestock theft, taxation, and smuggling. Efforts by regional and international forces have so far failed to contain JNIM’s growth, raising fears of long-term instability and insecurity in the Sahel region.

The Forest Department has started a loudspeaker campaign in the border areas of Sherpur’s Nalitabari, Jhenaigati, and Sreebardi to raise awareness about wild elephant protection. Citizens are urged to follow the Wildlife Conservation and Security Act, 2012, which prohibits harming elephants. Violators face jail and fines. The department also promises compensation for damages caused by elephants. People are advised to avoid provoking elephants and report sightings to authorities. Since 2014, 45 people and 35 elephants have died in related incidents in Sherpur.

Advisor Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan unveiled nameplates for ‘Shaheed Junayed Chattar’ and ‘Shaheed Shahariar Khan Anas Road’ in Gandaria, Dhaka. The event commemorated Mehedi Hasan Junayed and Shahariar Khan Anas, martyrs of the July mass uprising. He vowed that their sacrifice will not be in vain and called for structural reforms to end fascist rule and ensure justice for extrajudicial killings. Family members of the martyrs demanded preservation of graves and memorials, and urged speedy implementation of the July massacre certificate.

Continuous heavy rainfall over the past week has submerged at least 80 villages in Teknaf and Saint Martin’s, leaving over 2,500 people stranded by floodwaters. Authorities are conducting announcements to evacuate residents at risk of landslides. Relief efforts have been initiated, with many affected people moved to shelters. Waterway transport has been suspended, causing food shortages and price hikes on Saint Martin’s Island. Locals are demanding action against those blocking water drainage.

During a leaflet distribution, roadshow, and public outreach event on Monday afternoon at Nayapara Bazaar, Narayanganj, BNP nomination hopeful for Narayanganj-3, Al Mujahid Mallik, stated that if the 31-point state reform agenda announced by BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman is implemented, it will ensure democracy, good governance, and human rights in Bangladesh. He promised widespread development and peace under BNP rule, citing the party’s previous tenure as a period of significant progress. He emphasized BNP’s commitment to development politics.

Professor Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor to the interim government, has emphasized the need to present an impartial history of the Bangladesh Liberation War through the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs. He criticized the ruling Awami League for allegedly politicizing war veterans' benefits and infrastructure. Yunus instructed the formation of a committee and appointment of consultants to ensure the effective use of Liberation War Welfare Trust assets. He called for coordinated efforts to accurately document the nation's liberation history.

Rabiu Islam Noyon, Secretary of the Dhaka Metropolitan South Jubo Dal, served dinner to over 300 students at the Arpara Islamia Fazlul Ulum Qawmiya Orphanage in Shalikha, Magura. After the Isha prayer, he shared the meal with local BNP leaders and the students. The madrasa’s founder and the orphans expressed their gratitude for his generosity. Noyon also prayed for the health of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and for the soul of the martyred President Ziaur Rahman.

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed announced that the party has reversed its decades-old stance against local-level courts. The BNP now supports the proposal to expand the judiciary to the Upazila level. He noted that this policy shift comes in response to discussions around safeguarding human rights during states of emergency. Although BNP supports the expansion proposal in principle, it has recommended revisions and called for consultations with the High Court.

On Sunday night, police from the Maulachak outpost arrested a young man named Nazmul for allegedly raping a minor student in Bhannara Kaler Vita area of Maulachak Union, Gazipur. According to the case, the victim’s father runs a butcher shop renting a house owned by Nazmul’s in-laws. Nazmul, who lives there with his family, allegedly took advantage of the victim being alone on July 5th, forcibly assaulting her at his home. The child informed her parents around 9 PM, who immediately reported the incident to the police and filed a case.

In a heartbreaking incident in Bibandi village of Srinagar, Munshiganj, a mother has been accused of drowning her seven-month-old twin daughters in a pond. The tragedy occurred around 9 PM on Monday. The victims, Lamia and Samiha, were the daughters of Sohel Sheikh and Shanta Begum. According to locals, Shanta allegedly threw the infants into the pond herself. Neighbors rescued the babies and rushed them to a hospital, where doctors declared them dead. In the aftermath, enraged residents detained the couple and handed them over to the police. Srinagar Police have confirmed the incident, and legal proceedings are underway.

Despite a month passing since Cyclone ‘Shokhti’ hit, the only brick road in Dhalchar Union, Charfassion, Bhola, has yet to be repaired. The two-kilometer-long road is severely damaged, making travel to markets, schools, and hospitals extremely difficult. Motorcycle traffic has come to a halt, increasing the hardship for women and children transporting goods. The absence of electricity worsens night travel, creating dangerous conditions. Local authorities remain inactive, awaiting fund allocations to begin repairs.

BNP leaders and activists in Chuadanga’s Darsana area besieged the police station demanding the release of student league activist Manik, arrested in a land dispute case. After staging a protest march and occupying the police station on Saturday night, Manik was released following negotiations with the Officer-in-Charge. Sub-Inspector Anuj Kumar has been suspended and sent to the police lines. Despite viral videos of the siege, police stated no one forcibly entered the station, describing the incident as a peaceful resolution. A divisional committee has been formed to investigate the matter.

US-Bangla Airlines has been awarded the Best Domestic Airline of the Year 2024 by Bangladesh Monitor, recognizing its excellence in in-flight and airport services, on-time performance, and improvements. The award highlights the airline’s role in expanding domestic air connectivity and maintaining stability in Bangladesh’s aviation sector. The ceremony took place at Sonargaon Hotel, with key industry figures in attendance. US-Bangla has previously won this prestigious award multiple times, including in 2023, 2022, and 2015.