U.S. President Donald Trump has categorically ruled out deploying American troops to Ukraine, saying his primary objective is to end the bloodshed.

In a phone interview with Fox News after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders, Trump said: “I guarantee there will be no U.S. troops in Ukraine. My goal is simply to stop people from dying.”

He added that he recently spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging restraint. “If Putin doesn’t behave, the situation will turn difficult. I also expect Zelensky to do what is necessary, but he must remain flexible in negotiations.”

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been hospitalized after falling ill shortly after returning from Thailand, where he underwent eye treatment.

Party sources said he attended a late-night meeting in Gulshan before suddenly feeling unwell at home. Around 1 a.m., he was admitted to United Hospital under the care of Professor Dr. NAM Momenuzzaman.

BNP leader Dr. Zahid Hossain confirmed, “Alhamdulillah, his condition is stable now. He remains under close medical observation. We urge everyone to pray for his recovery.”

Authorities have formally requested army deployment to ensure security during the 2025 Jaksu (Jagannath University Central Students’ Union) and Hall Union elections.

Election Commission Member-Secretary and University Proctor AKM Rashidul Alam said, “We want to ensure absolute security during the election. A request has already been sent to the Army Chief for deployment on the day before, during, and after the polls.”

To maintain a fair electoral environment, the university has banned all events, rallies, programs, and gatherings of more than 25 people until the elections are completed.

The Busan International Film Festival in South Korea has announced a new international award titled the “July Memorial Prize.”

The award, introduced with support from the Ministry of Culture, will honor a film competing in the “Vision Asia” section that best addresses themes such as social justice, freedom of expression, civil rights, or struggles against inequality.

The prize will be presented during the festival’s closing ceremony on September 25.

Bangladeshi doctors have successfully implanted a venous P-valve in a child heart patient without surgery for the first time in the country. Two more children are scheduled to receive the same procedure on Wednesday.

Additionally, a mitral valve implantation in a child—only the second such case in Bangladesh—will also take place.

The groundbreaking procedures are being carried out during the country’s first National Interventional Pediatric Cardiology Congress, organized by Kids Heart Foundation in Dhaka. Health Ministry’s Special Assistant Professor Dr. Sayedur Rahman attended as chief guest.

Youth and Sports Secretary Mahbubul Alam has dismissed a recent media report alleging irregularities in a stadium construction project as “false, incomplete, and misleading.”

The report claimed that a Tk 5.1 million stadium project was inexplicably inflated to Tk 1.4 billion and passed due to the influence of Sajib Bhuiyan. The secretary clarified that the figure cited referred to a limited Phase 1 mini-stadium project, while the new Tk 1.42 billion budget covers a Phase 2 project in 123 upazilas, including land acquisition, expanded infrastructure, and facilities far superior to the earlier version.

He further denied that the project was approved due to any individual’s influence, stating it followed proper procedures under the Planning Commission.

The government has approved an increase in medical assistance for public servants.

According to a Finance Ministry circular, allowances for critical illnesses have been raised from Tk 200,000 to Tk 300,000, while general treatment allowances increased from Tk 40,000 to Tk 60,000.

Additionally, funeral grants for employees rose from Tk 30,000 to Tk 50,000, and for family members from Tk 10,000 to Tk 20,000. The one-time joint insurance benefit has been raised from Tk 200,000 to Tk 300,000, while monthly welfare stipends increased from Tk 2,000 to Tk 3,000.

Teachers staged a sit-in protest in front of the National Press Club demanding the nationalization of nearly 5,000 private primary schools established before May 25, 2019.

Leaders of the Private Primary Teachers’ Association said that although the government announced the nationalization of all private schools in January 2013, many institutions were later brought under the scheme in phases, leaving thousands excluded.

Joint Secretary Suman Kumar Chaki said, “We have been protesting since 2018. Recommendations were made again on July 26 for nationalization, but no progress has been made. If immediate action is not taken, we will be forced to launch larger demonstrations.”

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized that any Russia–Ukraine meeting must be thoroughly prepared and aim for sustainable solutions, rather than being held merely for publicity. He stated that Russia is ready for bilateral and trilateral discussions. On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and later discussed a potential meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelensky called the Washington meeting “an important step toward ending the war” and advancing Ukraine’s security guarantees, though the exact terms remain unclear.

Malaysia has announced that applications for foreign workers will be accepted in 13 sub-sectors, including agriculture, plantations, mining, and selected service industries, until December 31, 2025. Recruitment in construction will be limited to government projects, while manufacturing will prioritize new MIDA-approved investments. Only official sector-specific agencies can apply, with approvals managed by the Foreign Workers Technical Committee and a Joint Committee. The current foreign worker quota stands at 2,467,756, after which recruitment will be capped at 10% of the total workforce.

At a recent seminar, Wakil Ahmed, president of the Association of Japanese Language Institutes in Bangladesh, highlighted the growing trend of Bangladeshi students studying in Japan.

“Currently, 6,000–7,000 students go to Japan annually. With proper policies and government support, this number can easily increase to 15,000–20,000,” he said. Ahmed outlined a five-year goal of sending 100,000 students and professionals to Japan.

Speakers at the event noted that Japan has recently doubled its foreign student quota from 200,000 to 400,000, creating a significant opportunity for Bangladesh. With strategic planning, at least 43,000 students could study in Japan over the next three years.

The first phase of Class XI admission for the 2025–26 academic year has concluded with 1,073,336 students applying online. Results will be published Wednesday at 8 PM on the official admission website. About 130,471 eligible students did not apply in this phase. Students can confirm admission to nominated colleges or madrasas or skip to apply in later phases. Even after confirmation, migration to other institutions remains possible for selected candidates.

Brigadier General (Retd.) Dr. M. Sakhawat Hossain, Adviser on Shipping, Labour, and Employment, met with Liu Weimin, Chairman of China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), to review progress on the Payra Port First Terminal and associated facilities project. Funded by the Government of Bangladesh with CCECC’s support, discussions included increasing Chinese investment in shipbuilding, agriculture, transport, and port infrastructure. The meeting also focused on finalizing a G-to-G loan agreement for the project and accelerating the expansion of Mongla Port.

A three-member delegation from the US-based International Republican Institute (IRI) met with leaders of Jamaat-e-Islami at their central office on Tuesday evening.

The delegation included Stephen Sima, Asia-Pacific Regional Director; Deputy Director Matthew Carter; and Senior Program Manager Amitabh Ghosh. Jamaat was represented by Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher.

The discussion focused on Bangladesh’s current political situation, post-uprising developments, judicial processes, state reforms, and progress toward free, fair, and inclusive elections.

Bangladesh is set to receive three LNG cargoes from the UK’s TotalEnergies Gas & Power for October, with unit prices ranging from $11.34 to $11.54. Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmad emphasized stable supply and low prices despite pressure to raise gas rates. In the same advisory meeting, the government approved procurement of fertilizers, including MOP from Canada and Russia, TSP and DAP from Morocco, and authorized textbook printing, ensuring steady essential supplies for the upcoming months.