A seven-member committee has been formed to streamline prosecution of cases filed over the July Uprising—excluding those under trial in the International Crimes Tribunal.
The uprising saw killings and other serious crimes during crackdowns on demonstrators. Recent months have seen charge sheets submitted in several cases.
The new committee will be chaired by the Law Secretary and include representatives from the Home Ministry, Bangladesh Police, a martyr family member and lawyer nominated by the July Martyrs Memorial Foundation, a human rights activist nominated by the Law Ministry, and the Deputy Solicitor of the Law and Justice Division.
The committee will identify existing challenges in prosecution, recommend solutions to the government, ensure security for victims and witnesses, and keep affected families and the public informed of progress.

Balloting for the DUCSU and hall union elections began Tuesday at 8 a.m. Voting will continue until 4 p.m., with all students in line by the deadline allowed to cast their ballots.
The election is being conducted across 810 booths in eight centers on campus. Ballot boxes reached the centers around 7 a.m. and were opened before polling agents and journalists. Heavy security measures are in place, including checkpoints at entry points, deployment of law enforcement agencies, and the presence of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel.
Students reported high turnout early in the day, with many eager to vote in the morning.

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus met six Bangladeshi students who recently won medals at international math and biology Olympiads.

The students—Ariz Anas, Ha-Mim Rahman, Farabid Bin Faisal, Jitendra Barua, Jowad Hamim Chowdhury, and Tahsin Khan—shared their experiences and challenges with him.

“You have come this far through your own dedication. Your passion inspires us,” Yunus told them.

Education Adviser C. R. Abrar praised the achievements: “Competing against 111 countries, one of our students won gold in the Math Olympiad. Others secured bronze in various subjects. These competitions connect students to global networks and open doors to scholarships in top universities.”

Sadiq Kayem, vice-presidential candidate from the Jamaat-e-Islami backed panel, temporarily deactivated his Facebook account after a day-long cyber attack.
Upon reactivating it at night, he declared:
"Tomorrow’s DUCSU election is the largest step toward building a fascism-free Bangladesh on the foundation of our martyrs’ blood. I call upon all students—come to the polling centers and cast your valuable votes for the most deserving candidate. Together, we will build the campus of our dreams."

Anti-government demonstrations in Nepal have taken a new turn as the Rastriya Swatantra Party has called for the resignation of Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli and the announcement of early elections.
Party Secretary Kabindra Burlakoti stated:
"These protests prove that the ruling alliance of Nepali Congress and Communist Party of Nepal has completely failed to govern. The judiciary must form a high-level commission to investigate the killings during the protests and the widespread corruption under this government."
He also demanded the arrest and prosecution of the Home Minister and ministry officials over the shooting deaths of student protesters.
So far, at least 20 people have been killed and many more injured in clashes in Baneshwar and other parts of Kathmandu. Nepal’s Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has already resigned. Now pressure is mounting on Prime Minister Oli to step down as well.

The National Consensus Commission has decided to restart discussions with political parties, following a series of review meetings with experts.

According to an official press release, the Commission first met with a panel of experts on Sunday, followed by an internal review session the next day at the LD Hall of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban. It was during this review session that the decision to reopen dialogue with political parties was finalized.

The meeting was attended by the Commission’s Vice-Chairman Professor Ali Riaz, members Badiul Alam Majumdar, Justice Md. Emdadul Haque, Iftekharuzzaman, Safar Raj Hossain, and Md. Ayub Mia. Monir Haidar, who has been actively engaged in the consensus-building process, also joined the discussion.

The last official round of talks between the Commission and political parties took place on July 31.

United Nations Resident Representative’s Human Rights Advisor, Huma Khan, paid a courtesy call on Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman. She was accompanied by Barrister Tajrian Akram Khan during the meeting.

Huma Khan inquired about Dr. Rahman’s health condition and wished him a full recovery. She also expressed her gratitude for his address at the UN Human Rights Council’s commemorative event on July 29, which focused on remembrance and accountability.

The discussion covered a wide range of issues, including the current human rights situation in Bangladesh, enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and the demand for justice. When asked about Jamaat’s proposed reform programs, Dr. Rahman provided a detailed briefing.

As a gesture of goodwill, the Jamaat chief presented the UN delegation with the 12-volume English edition of the party’s publication commemorating the “July Martyrs.”

BNP leader Amanullah Aman has said that national elections will be held in February as scheduled, despite conspiracies to derail the process.

“The fascist Awami League government has done nothing meaningful in 17 years—except change names and loot in the name of development. People couldn’t vote or speak freely,” he alleged.

Aman added: “The people know that true development means Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia. Tarique Rahman stands as a shining example of patriotism, and the country is ready to welcome him back soon.”

On the eve of the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) elections, Ridwan Mansur, a student of the Arabic Department (2022–23 session), has stepped down from the race for Central Literary and Cultural Secretary. In a written statement, Ridwan announced:
"I am withdrawing my candidacy for the position of Central Literary and Cultural Secretary and extending my full support to Mosaddeq Ali Ibne Mohammad bhai for this role."

Krishak Sramik Janata League founder and Bir Uttam Kader Siddiqui has warned that if those who brought victory in 2024 fail now, ordinary people may lose the will to resist future dictatorships.

Speaking in Basail, he said: “If my home is destroyed and it brings peace to the country, I accept it. But the government must restore the rule of law. People confuse Sheikh Hasina’s downfall with the fall of independence, the Liberation War, or Bangabandhu—that is not the case.”

He condemned recent restrictions, including Section 144 being imposed even on freedom fighters’ meetings, calling it an attack on democracy. “If an attack on my house is possible, then everyone in this country is vulnerable,” he warned.

Musaddiq Ali Ibn Mohammad, candidate for Literary and Cultural Affairs Secretary in the DUCSU election, has called on the university administration to adopt stronger measures to ensure a free and fair vote.

“Security measures were supposed to be in place since Sunday, but that has not been implemented properly. Some groups are openly announcing they will surround the campus, yet the election commission is passive,” he alleged.

He also claimed rule violations were going unchecked, with parties attempting to sway students with food and money, as well as spreading disinformation online. Musaddiq urged the commission to act swiftly against such irregularities.

Rumors circulating online that former Narayanganj mayor Selina Hayat Ivy and former state minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak have been released on bail are false, according to Rumor Scanner Team.

Investigations revealed that Ivy remains in Kashimpur jail, and her lawyers said a bail hearing may take another six weeks. An old photo of her wearing a garland is being misused to spread misinformation.

Similarly, a photoshopped “news card” carrying Jamuna TV’s logo claimed Palak had secured bail. Jamuna TV has issued no such report. Both leaders remain in custody.

DUCSU Chief Election Commissioner Prof. Dr. Mohammad Jasim Uddin has said the polls will set an example for other universities across Bangladesh.
“This will be a model election, a benchmark created by Dhaka University students,” he declared.

Voting begins Tuesday at 8 a.m. and will continue uninterrupted until 4 p.m. “If students are in line at closing time, they will still be allowed to vote,” he added.

The election will be held across eight centers with 810 booths. Urging participation from both residential and non-residential students, Prof. Jasim said law and order is under control and he sees no cause for concern.

Bhutanese Ambassador Dasho Karma Hamu Dorji has sent seasonal fruits to BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.

The fruits were delivered Monday evening to her political office in Gulshan. Abdul Moyeen Khan received them on Khaleda Zia’s behalf. BNP’s media cell member Shairul Kabir Khan confirmed the development.

One person was killed and another injured in a mob beating in Mohammadpur on Monday afternoon after being caught snatching a mobile phone. The incident took place around 3:00 p.m. at the end of Road 12, Block-E, Chandrima Model Town.

The deceased, Yamin (23), was a resident of Udayan area in Dhaka. Police said locals caught two unidentified youths during the snatching attempt and severely beat them. Both were rushed to Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital, where Yamin was pronounced dead.

Police recovered the victim’s phone and confirmed preparations are underway to file two separate cases.