Senior Supreme Court lawyer ZI Khan Panna has applied to represent Sheikh Hasina in the International Crimes Tribunal in connection with the July war crimes case. However, the tribunal declined his request.
On June 25, the tribunal had already appointed former Special Public Prosecutor Amir Hossain as state counsel for Sheikh Hasina, and he has been representing her in hearings for several days.
The tribunal stated that no new applications could be accepted at this stage, adding metaphorically, “Once the train leaves, you can’t ask the station master to put you on board.”

Dr. Badiul Alam Majumdar has expressed optimism that all political parties will sign the July Charter for state reform.
He stated that the Consensus Commission, after discussions with 30 political parties, has reached agreements on 81 points. “The people want reforms, and this time it must happen,” he said.
Proposals from Sujan include replacing the Prime Minister’s sole authority with a cabinet-based government system, amending Article 70 of the Constitution, and appointing a Deputy Speaker from the opposition in the upper house of Parliament.

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast the formation of a low-pressure system over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas within the next 48 hours.
In addition, light to heavy rainfall is expected across all eight divisions.
According to the forecast issued Tuesday morning for the next 24 hours, many areas in Rangpur, Mymensingh, and Sylhet divisions may experience light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds. Some parts of Rajshahi and Chattogram divisions, along with isolated areas of Dhaka, Khulna, and Barishal, may also see similar weather.
Moderate to heavy rainfall is likely in some locations of Rangpur, Mymensingh, and Sylhet divisions. Temperatures are expected to remain almost unchanged nationwide, with a slight drop anticipated tomorrow. Rainfall activity is expected to continue for at least the next five days.

Dhaka – BNP standing committee member Goyeshwar Chandra Roy has said it cannot be confirmed that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had no involvement in the 1981 assassination of President Ziaur Rahman, noting it occurred just 13 days after her return to Bangladesh.
At a separate event marking Arafat Rahman Koko’s birth anniversary, BNP leaders called for a free and fair election to fulfill the dreams of “July martyrs.” Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said Koko’s death was politically motivated and accused certain groups of using religion to sow confusion and undermine the upcoming election.

Chattogram – A police sub-inspector was critically injured after being attacked with a machete during an overnight raid to apprehend Awami League activists in the Saltgola Crossing area. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. near Ishan Mistry Ghat. The injured officer, Abu Sayeed Rana, is now hospitalized. Police and army units have since launched a joint operation in the area, which remains tense.

Dhaka – The Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA) will cut the prices of coronary stents used in heart treatment, with reductions of Tk 10,000 to Tk 50,000 depending on the model. DGDA director Dr. Md. Akhtar Hossain said the new prices for products from 33 companies will take effect in August or September. The move follows Sunday’s government order lowering prices for 10 types of stents from three companies. Importers say a pricing policy is needed but will comply with the directive.

Dhaka – Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has been discharged from Gulshan’s United Hospital following open-heart surgery. Party leaders said he is in good health but will require two weeks of rest. Doctors are optimistic that he can return to normal activities within a month. Jamaat leader Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher called for prayers for his continued recovery.

Putrajaya – Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus attended a lunch hosted by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at his official residence on Tuesday, the second day of his visit to Malaysia. Ministers from Anwar’s cabinet and members of Yunus’s delegation joined the event, which included a cultural performance by local artists. Yunus was greeted by schoolchildren upon arrival.

Gazipur – A defamation case has been filed against NCP leader Sarjis Alam for allegedly spreading false propaganda linking the BNP to the murder of journalist Asaduzzaman Tuhin. Basan Thana BNP president Tanvir Siraj lodged the case with Gazipur CMM Court, accusing Alam of making unfounded claims that tarnished the party’s image. The court has directed the CID to investigate. The plaintiff’s lawyer said Alam has made similar allegations against the BNP on multiple occasions, hurting party supporters.

Dhaka – The International Crimes Tribunal is hearing the second day of witness testimony in a case against former Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Habibur Rahman and seven other officers, accused of crimes against humanity during the uprising in which six people, including student Anas, were killed in Chankharpul.
Yesterday, Anas’s father testified. Today’s proceedings include testimony from suspended Shahbagh police inspector Arshad and three constables. In separate hearings, former State Minister for Home Affairs Shamsul Hoque Tuku and retired army officer Ziaul Ahsan appeared in connection with the 2013 Hefazat rally killings, while five others faced trial over the Savar killing of Yamin.

Dhaka – The interim government has extended the term of the seven-member National Consensus Commission by one month, now set to expire on September 15. The commission, led by the Chief Adviser and with Prof. Ali Riaz as vice-chairman, was formed on February 12 to develop recommendations for constitutional reforms. The original six-month deadline was due to end on August 15. Members include Abdul Mueed Chowdhury, Safar Raj Hossain, Badiul Alam Majumdar, Emdadul Haque, and Dr. Iftekharuzzaman.

London – Authorities in the United Kingdom have initiated the sale of assets belonging to former Bangladesh Land Minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury to settle debts amounting to $350 million. Creditors include Singapore’s DBS Bank, British Arab Commercial Bank, and Bangladesh’s United Commercial Bank.
The move follows earlier money-laundering allegations against Chowdhury and investigations by Bangladeshi authorities, which uncovered his extensive UK holdings. The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) seized several of his properties in June at Bangladesh’s request. Six of his companies are now under court-appointed administration. Chowdhury maintains his innocence, claiming the assets were purchased with legitimate funds.

Austin, Texas – Three people were killed when a gunman opened fire inside a Target store in Austin on Monday. Police have detained a suspected shooter, described as a white male wearing shorts and a Hawaiian-print shirt. Emergency services said they assisted four individuals but did not provide further details. Authorities are still securing the area, and the investigation remains ongoing.

U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested that both Ukraine and Russia should cede some territory to reach a peace deal. Speaking Monday, Trump said this would be the main topic in his upcoming Friday meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
“I’ll tell Putin—this war must end. You have to do it,” Trump said, claiming he could gauge in “two minutes” whether Putin is interested in a deal.
Trump hinted at a possible future three-way meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and plans to consult European leaders after speaking with Putin.
Russia currently occupies roughly one-fifth of Ukraine’s territory, while Ukraine holds virtually no Russian land. Both countries have previously rejected Trump’s land-swap proposal.

Israeli airstrikes killed 69 Palestinians in Gaza within 24 hours, wounding 362 more, according to the enclave’s health ministry. Since October 2023, at least 61,499 Palestinians have been killed.
The ministry said many victims remain trapped under rubble as rescue teams cannot reach them. In the last day alone, 29 Palestinians were killed and 127 injured while trying to collect humanitarian aid—bringing the total aid-related deaths to 1,807.
Five more people, including one child, died from starvation and malnutrition in the past 24 hours, pushing famine-related deaths to 222, including 101 children.