International Crimes Tribunal Chief Prosecutor Aminul Islam stated that the people of Bangladesh want Awami League President Sheikh Hasina to return to the country immediately to face trial. He made the remark on Saturday afternoon at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy during the inauguration of an audio-visual publication series on the 2024 mass uprising, organized by the July Martyrs Memorial Foundation. Aminul Islam said he had seen on social media that Sheikh Hasina planned to return to Bangladesh in December, but argued that the public wanted her brought back sooner for justice. He further commented that, from a legal standpoint, Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League have no standing among the people of Bangladesh. The Chief Prosecutor added that investigations into the crimes of the Awami League as an organization are ongoing alongside the trials of the July accused, and that the party would soon face trial. The remarks were made in the context of ongoing legal and political discussions surrounding accountability for alleged crimes linked to recent national events.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has pledged to avenge the killing of his father, former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and all martyrs who died in recent wars. In a written message released on social media on Saturday, Mojtaba declared that Iran would take revenge on the perpetrators and that the act of retribution was inevitable, regardless of who leads the country. He emphasized that the pursuit of revenge was not dependent on any individual or official, asserting that it would be carried out whether or not the current leadership remains in place. Mojtaba also expressed gratitude to the millions who attended mourning ceremonies across Iran and Iraq, praising the “historic and defiant” turnout in cities including Tehran, Qom, Najaf, Karbala, and Mashhad. The message was issued following the burial of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his family members at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad late Thursday night, after a state funeral held several months after his death.

The Islamic Foundation has issued a public warning after discovering that a fraudulent group is using its name and identity to contact imams, khatibs, muezzins, and mosque management committee members across Bangladesh. According to a statement released on Saturday, the group has been reaching out through phone calls, mobile messages, social media, and other online platforms to collect personal and financial information from religious officials. The Foundation clarified that neither its headquarters nor any district or upazila office collects such information through unauthorized persons or numbers. It emphasized that any request for bank account details, OTPs, PINs, or mobile banking information in exchange for financial benefits, honorariums, or grants is likely part of a scam. The statement urged all mosque officials to refrain from sharing confidential information with unknown callers. The Foundation advised verifying any claims made in its name through local offices and reporting suspicious communications or fraud attempts to law enforcement and relevant authorities immediately.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar has emphasized the need to uphold the spirit of the July uprising and to fully and swiftly implement the July Charter. Speaking on Saturday at the inauguration of an audio-visual publication series on the 2024 mass uprising, he said that fulfilling the aspirations of July and establishing a just, discrimination-free Bangladesh would be the best way to honor the sacrifices of the martyrs. The event, organized by the July Martyrs Memorial Foundation, took place at the National Music and Dance Auditorium of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka. Rokeya Begum, mother of child martyr Jaber Ibrahim and an opposition member of parliament, attended as chief guest, while State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Md. Ishraq Hossain was present as special guest. Participants included leaders from various political parties, families of martyrs, and individuals injured or disabled during the July–August 2024 uprising. The program began with recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by prayers, and concluded with the formal launch of the audio-visual series on the 2024 uprising.

Opposition leader and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman accused the government of remaining silent while India allegedly engages in provocative activities along the border. Speaking at an eleven-party alliance rally at Rangpur Zilla School field on Saturday afternoon, he said citizens and Border Guard Bangladesh personnel are jointly resisting such actions and deserve praise for their courage. Dr. Rahman demanded justice for the killing of Hadi, urging the government to resign if it fails to deliver accountability. He criticized the administration for excluding allocations for the Teesta project despite earlier promises and declared that an eleven-party government would implement the Teesta mega plan. He also pledged to transform Rangpur Division into the “agricultural capital,” reduce cold storage costs for potato farmers, and ensure fair prices for agricultural products. He further vowed that under an eleven-party government, corruption and extortion would be eliminated, asserting that even a prime minister involved in corruption would face justice.

Continuous heavy rainfall for six days has submerged large parts of Hatiya in Noakhali, leaving around fifty thousand people waterlogged. The flooding has been aggravated by illegal structures built over canals, obstructing water drainage. Many residents in Hatiya municipality and surrounding unions are trapped in their homes, with cooking stoves submerged and roads, schools, and markets under water. Local residents and farmers reported severe hardship, with crop seedbeds and fish ponds destroyed. Business owners blamed the construction of shops and markets over the Martin Canal for blocking water flow, causing extensive waterlogging in six municipal wards. Farmers fear that if the water does not recede soon, the Aman cultivation season will be severely disrupted. According to the Upazila Nirbahi Officer Mohammad Rasel Iqbal, discussions are underway with higher authorities to remove illegal structures from government canals. Medical teams have been formed in every union and municipality, and dry food and government relief have been distributed in affected areas.

At least 15 Indian tourists were killed when a tourist boat capsized near Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island on Saturday. Local authorities confirmed that the victims included 13 men and two women, and rescue operations were still ongoing. The boat had 36 people on board, including 32 Indian tourists, three crew members, and one assistant. The vessel overturned shortly after departing from Hon May Rut Ngoai Island for An Thoi port due to rough seas and strong winds. State media reported that 21 people had been rescued and hospitalized, with two in critical condition. The Indian Embassy in Vietnam said it was coordinating with local authorities to gather information and assist in rescue efforts. The Indian ambassador and embassy officials were traveling to Phu Quoc to provide consular support to affected citizens. Indian mobile phone manufacturer Lava Mobiles confirmed that some of its employees and channel partners were among the passengers. The company stated it was in constant contact with the Indian Embassy and local administration to support victims’ families. The Indian mission also opened two control rooms in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi for assistance.

Former Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal, Mohammad Tajul Islam, announced that he would personally finance a film about the July Revolution if the state fails to provide funding. Speaking at a special audio-visual release event organized by the July Martyrs Memorial Foundation on Saturday, he said he would even sell his car or his blood to raise money for the project. He urged capable filmmakers to come forward to make a quality film on the historic event. Tajul Islam emphasized that producing a film based on accurate history is essential to counter false propaganda labeling the July Revolution as extremist activity. He described the movement as an epic struggle where one side used weapons and the other used their bodies as shields. He recalled the suffering of the injured during that period, stating that under the then autocratic regime’s “no release, no treatment” policy, patients were denied surgery and anesthesia. He stressed that a well-made film would immortalize the heroism of the revolution and honor the sacrifices of the martyrs.

A canal re-excavation project in Saltha upazila of Faridpur has drawn public praise after the local administration returned unspent government funds. The project, part of a national initiative to re-excavate canals, was completed under the supervision of Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Dabir Uddin. After finishing the work, the administration returned 7.33 million taka to the government treasury. According to the Upazila Project Implementation Office, the government allocated 16.74 million taka for re-excavating three canals totaling 4.535 kilometers in Atghar, Ramkantpur, and Sonapur unions. The project was inaugurated by Faridpur-2 Member of Parliament and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid Islam, and later inspected by the district commissioner, who expressed satisfaction. The work took about three months, during which all wages and expenses were paid properly. Project committee members credited the UNO’s regular monitoring and guidance for ensuring quality and transparency. Dabir Uddin stated that transparency, accountability, and integrity are central to his work and that proper use of public funds is a key principle of good governance.

An examination center in Charfassion, Bhola, was vandalized on Saturday after students were denied the opportunity to cheat during the ICT exam. Following the test, over a hundred students from Charfassion Government College reportedly broke the main gate of Fatema Matin Mohila College and smashed the windows of the principal’s office. Around 10 to 15 people, including the college’s managing committee president and staff, were injured. Police later fired tear shells to bring the situation under control. According to sources, a total of 884 students sat for the exam at the center. The principal of Fatema Matin Mohila College, Mohiuddin Bacchu, said some students demanded permission to cheat during the multiple-choice section, which was refused under examination rules. Angered by this, they launched the attack after the exam. The college’s managing committee president, Sikdar Humayun Kabir, was injured by a brick. He also claimed that outsiders joined the assault. Upazila Executive Officer Rumana Afroze confirmed that the situation is now under control and normal, noting that the incident stemmed from frustration over difficult questions and the prohibition of cheating.

Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Chairman Dr. Colonel (Retd.) Oli Ahmed Bir Bikram issued a strong statement directed at India during an 11-party alliance rally in Rangpur on Saturday. Speaking at the district school ground, he criticized Indian policies on border management and water sharing, saying that Bangladesh would not tolerate interference or threats. He warned that if India spoke of taking Rangpur, Bangladeshis could respond by saying they would take Kolkata. Oli Ahmed demanded implementation of the Teesta mega project, an end to border push-ins, and relief from public suffering. He questioned India’s sincerity in friendship, citing barbed-wire fences, daily push-ins, and lack of water from shared rivers such as the Teesta and Farakka. He also defended Bangladesh’s right to purchase military equipment without external objection. The LDP leader emphasized that Bangladesh is no longer under the influence of foreign powers and called for mutual respect and genuine cooperation between the two neighboring countries.

Iran has reopened a rail bridge in Golestan province’s Aqqala County less than 24 hours after it was damaged by a United States strike. Authorities said the bridge’s restoration has allowed train operations to return to normal. The bridge is part of the Gorgan–Incheh Borun railway, which connects northern Iran with Turkmenistan and the wider Central Asian rail network. According to Iran’s state radio and television news agency, Golestan Governor Ali-Asghar Tahmasbi described the rapid reopening as a practical response to enemy threats and actions. Earlier, Iranian state media reported that the US attack occurred early Wednesday near Aqqala, damaging a section of the railway. The Gorgan–Incheh Borun line forms a key segment of the China–Turkmenistan–Iran rail corridor, an important route linking Iran to Central Asia. The swift restoration underscores Iran’s effort to maintain regional connectivity despite external attacks.

More than 600,000 people have been evacuated from vulnerable areas in eastern China as Super Typhoon Bavi moves toward the coast. Although meteorologists report that the storm has weakened slightly, it remains extremely dangerous, with forecasts warning of heavy rainfall and strong winds. Over 500,000 people were relocated from Zhejiang province and nearly 100,000 from neighboring Fujian. The typhoon, which earlier passed near Japan’s Sakishima Islands and northern Taiwan, is expected to make landfall near Wenzhou in Zhejiang early Sunday. China’s national weather agency has issued an orange alert, the second-highest warning level, prompting the cancellation of hundreds of flights, suspension of ferry services, and closure of schools. In Ningde, Fujian, more than 3,700 coastal residents have been moved to safety, and over 17,000 emergency workers are on standby. Residents in Wenzhou have stocked up on food and water, expressing cautious optimism about managing the storm. Meteorologists warn that despite weakening over the Pacific, Bavi’s moisture-laden clouds could still trigger heavy rain, flash floods, and landslides. Southern regions are still recovering from Tropical Storm Maysak, which caused deadly flooding earlier in the week.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has demanded that the government resign if it fails to deliver justice for the killing of Hadi. Speaking at an 11-party alliance rally in Rangpur on Saturday, he said that if the current administration cannot ensure justice, the next government will do so. Criticizing the government’s performance, Rahman accused it of ignoring public suffering and failing to allocate funds for the Teesta River project despite earlier promises. He pledged that if the 11-party alliance forms the next government, it will implement the Teesta mega plan. He also condemned the government’s silence on alleged Indian border aggression and praised the efforts of the Border Guard Bangladesh and local residents for their resistance. Rahman further promised to make Rangpur the “agricultural capital” of Bangladesh, reduce cold storage costs for potato farmers, and ensure fair prices for agricultural products. He vowed that under an 11-party government, no extortionist or corrupt individual would be spared, even if the prime minister were involved.

Leaders and activists of the Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) at Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur held a celebratory rally after the announcement of their full committee on July 7, 2026. The partial committee had been declared seven months earlier, and the rally took place on Friday following the full announcement. Many general students expressed frustration, arguing that the university administration had previously banned all partisan student politics on campus. They questioned the effectiveness of that decision and the administration’s stance, as political activities appeared to continue openly. Social media discussions reflected widespread criticism, with students demanding equal enforcement of university policies for all groups. University officials stated that a five-member committee had been formed to review whether student politics would remain banned or be reinstated. The committee, led by the student adviser and including hall provosts, is expected to submit its recommendations before the next syndicate meeting.