Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami leaders in Rouzan upazila have provided construction materials to help rebuild the home of Monirul Islam Badsha, a resident of South Lelangara village in Binajuri Union. Badsha, who has been suffering from long-term illness, saw his house severely damaged during recent floods, leaving his family in hardship. The assistance was delivered on Tuesday afternoon when local Jamaat leaders visited his home and handed over the materials.

Present at the event were Rouzan upazila Jamaat Amir Shahjahan Monju, Secretary General Md Riduan Shah, Islami Chhatra Shibir upazila president Md Shahjalal, and several other local leaders. They assured continued support for Badsha and his family.

According to local residents, Badsha’s family had been living in distress since their home was damaged. Receiving the construction materials brought them relief and gratitude toward the initiative.

The Election Commission (EC) has finalized a proposal to amend the law governing five tiers of local government elections in Bangladesh. Under the proposed changes, MPO-listed teachers, guarantors of loan defaulters, individuals with unpaid utility bills such as electricity or water, and dual citizens will be deemed ineligible to contest in local government elections. The announcement was made by EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed during a briefing following the commission’s 12th meeting on Tuesday.

According to the EC, these recommendations will soon be forwarded to the Local Government Division for further action. The proposed amendments aim to tighten eligibility criteria for candidates in local elections, ensuring compliance with financial and citizenship standards.

If approved, the new rules would introduce stricter disqualification measures that could significantly affect the pool of eligible candidates in upcoming local government elections.

The Ministry of Home Affairs in Bangladesh has announced a major reshuffle in the senior ranks of the national police. According to three separate notifications issued by the Public Security Division on Tuesday, several officers holding the ranks of DIG, Additional DIG, and Superintendent of Police (SP) have been transferred or reassigned to new posts. The orders, issued in the public interest, are to take immediate effect.

Key changes include new leadership in the Mymensingh, Chattogram, and Sylhet regions. DIG Md. Ataul Kibria of Mymensingh Range has been transferred to the CID, while Khulna Metropolitan Police Commissioner DIG Mohammad Zahidul Hasan will replace him. Sylhet Metropolitan Police Commissioner DIG Md. Abdul Kuddus Chowdhury has been appointed as DIG of Chattogram Range, and DIG Sarwar Murshed Shamim from Police Headquarters will take charge as the new Sylhet Metropolitan Police Commissioner. Additional DIG-level and SP-level transfers were also made across several units.

The notifications, signed by Deputy Secretary Tawsif Ahmed, emphasize that all orders are effective immediately and issued in the public interest.

Abidul Islam Khan, joint general secretary of the Dhaka University unit of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal and a former DUCSU vice president candidate, criticized Jamaat-e-Islami for not taking any action after a video involving one of its members of parliament was leaked online. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, he said the video, verified as real by Rumor Scanner, showed the MP in a personal moment with a woman claimed by the district Jamaat to be his second wife. However, the party has not provided clarity on the marriage date or documentation.

Abid argued that such behavior raises serious ethical and accountability questions for a public representative. He noted that the MP had previously expressed misogynistic views, which he said reflected the party’s stance, but questioned whether this alleged misconduct also represented Jamaat’s position. He urged both Jamaat and the national parliament to take a clear and transparent stance, warning that silence undermines moral credibility.

He further stated that if the woman involved is a minor or if consent issues exist, the matter should be investigated under criminal law regardless of political status.

State-owned Rupali Bank PLC has launched a public awareness campaign to promote Bangla QR, the universal QR code-based digital payment system introduced by Bangladesh Bank. The campaign aims to increase awareness among customers and the general public about the benefits of Bangla QR and to expand cashless transactions across the country. The event took place on Tuesday in Moghbazar, Dhaka, with the bank’s Managing Director Kazi Md. Wahidul Islam in attendance.

During the program, leaflets were distributed at several locations including Moghbazar intersection, in front of the TCB building at Karwan Bazar, Nayatola, and Rampura. The initiative informed both the public and business owners about the advantages of using Bangla QR and encouraged them to adopt cashless payment methods. Senior officials of the bank, including Deputy Managing Director Hasan Tanvir and Chief Information Technology Officer Md. Ohidul Islam Sarkar, participated in the event.

The campaign also involved managers and officials from Rupali Bank’s regional and branch offices in Dhaka North, Dhaka South, and other key zones, reflecting a coordinated effort to promote digital financial inclusion.

A 20-year-old woman was admitted to the intensive care unit of Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in Delhi after being injured during a police operation at a protest organized by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP). Hospital sources said she is on ventilator support. The protest, held on Monday near Jantar Mantar, left 90 students injured, with 79 discharged by Tuesday morning. Police reported that over 118 officers and about 60 protesters were hurt, and more than 20 police vehicles were damaged.

India’s Health Minister J.P. Nadda visited Ram Manohar Lohia and Lady Hardinge hospitals to check on the injured and discuss their treatment with doctors. The protest began as a march toward Parliament demanding accountability over recent exam paper leaks. Despite Monday’s clashes, demonstrators regrouped at Jantar Mantar on Tuesday, prompting police to deploy additional forces and remove protest tents.

Political involvement has intensified, with Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Priyanka Gandhi leading a march toward Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence. Delhi Police have filed four FIRs related to the violence and plan to register two more cases under multiple laws.

Milestone School and College observed the first anniversary of the tragic Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training jet crash that struck its Diabari campus on July 21 last year. The two-day remembrance program included floral tributes, moments of silence, and prayers in honor of the 35 victims, which included 28 students, three parents, three teachers, and one staff member. The events took place at the Haider Ali Academic Building and the main seminar hall of the campus.

The commemoration featured participation from students, teachers, parents, and organizations such as BNCC, Rover Scouts, and Girls Guides. College founder Colonel (Retd.) Nurun Nabi, Principal Mohammad Ziaul Alam, and other senior officials attended. Family members of the deceased and injured shared emotional recollections of the day, while prayers were offered for the victims and the recovery of those still struggling with injuries.

The crash had left lasting trauma among survivors and families, with some injured individuals yet to return to normal life. The remembrance underscored the community’s ongoing grief and resilience in the face of the tragedy.

Local passengers and residents of Jibannagar upazila in Chuadanga staged a protest at Uthli Railway Station on Tuesday afternoon, demanding that intercity trains bound for Dhaka and Rajshahi stop there. The demonstration briefly halted the Khulna-bound Rupsha Express. Protesters said Uthli is the only operational railway station in Jibannagar upazila, recently upgraded with a new platform, and serves thousands of daily commuters from nearby areas.

Speakers at the protest stated that the absence of stops for major intercity trains causes severe travel difficulties, forcing passengers to board from distant stations at extra cost and time. Following the protest, participants submitted a memorandum to railway authorities, urging stops for the Dhaka-bound Benapole Express and Rajshahi-bound Kapotaksha Express at Uthli Station.

The memorandum claimed that introducing intercity stops at Uthli would directly benefit over a hundred thousand people in Jibannagar and surrounding areas, improving regional connectivity. Copies of the memorandum were also sent to the railway minister, divisional railway manager (west) in Pakshi, the Chuadanga deputy commissioner, and the Jibannagar upazila executive officer.

Unidentified individuals set fire to the country’s first July Martyrs Memorial located in Hajiganj, Fatullah of Narayanganj early Tuesday around 3 a.m. Police officers stationed at the site quickly brought the fire under control, preventing major damage. No arrests have been made so far, and the identities of those responsible remain unknown.

Narayanganj Additional Superintendent of Police (Crime) Tarek Al Mehdi confirmed the incident and said CCTV footage from nearby roads and areas is being collected to identify those involved. Fatullah Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mahbub stated that the fire may have started when a burning cloth was thrown from a distance, igniting decorative fabric left from a July 16 commemorative event. He added that the fire was minor and quickly extinguished.

A video circulating on social media appeared to show a larger blaze, but the OC claimed it might have been generated using artificial intelligence technology. The July Martyrs Memorial was inaugurated in July 2025 to honor those killed in the 2024 July–August mass uprising.

The Government of Bangladesh has announced new air travel privileges for expatriate cardholders, including discounted air tickets, access to the Balaka Lounge, and priority check-in and boarding. Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam revealed the initiative during a briefing at the ministry’s conference room on Tuesday, emphasizing that these benefits will be provided through the expatriate card system.

The meeting was attended by Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury, State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M. Rashiduzzaman Millat, and other senior officials. Afroza Khanam stated that the government is committed to ensuring hassle-free air services for expatriates and has already introduced a shuttle bus service at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Millat added that the ministry is also considering special discounts for expatriates at Bangladesh Tourism Corporation hotels and motels.

The initiative aligns with the government’s election manifesto, aiming to strengthen facilities for Bangladeshi expatriates and improve their travel experience through coordinated efforts between relevant ministries.

Jahangirnagar University has temporarily expelled eight second-year students from the Department of Physics following allegations of ragging against first-year students. The decision was announced on Tuesday through an official order signed by Acting Registrar Dr. A. B. M. Azizur Rahman. According to the order, the incident occurred between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. on Monday night near the western side of Sher-e-Bangla A. K. Fazlul Haque Hall, where the accused allegedly subjected new students to physical and mental abuse and inappropriate behavior.

The university administration stated that such actions constitute ragging under the 2018 Student Discipline Ordinance, prompting the temporary expulsion of the accused. The expelled students are all from the 54th batch of the Physics Department and belong to various residential halls. The order reiterated that any form of teasing, ragging, or harassment within the campus is strictly prohibited.

Acting Registrar Azizur Rahman said the decision followed preliminary verification of the allegations, and further investigation and necessary actions will be taken according to university regulations.

Severe river erosion by the Teesta has caused extensive damage in Kachharipara village of Noheli Union under Gangachara upazila in Rangpur. Over the past few days, at least eight houses have been swallowed by the river, and hundreds of bighas of cultivable land have been lost. As the water level began to recede, the erosion intensified, leaving hundreds of riverside families in fear and distress.

During a field visit on Tuesday, it was observed that the riverbank soil was collapsing rapidly under the strong current. Many families have already lost their yards, while others are dismantling their homes to save materials. Several families are now living under the open sky with minimal belongings. Local residents described losing their homes and livelihoods within moments, expressing uncertainty about where to take shelter.

Union Parishad Chairman Ashraf Ali said the situation is alarming and has been reported to the upazila administration and the Water Development Board. Upazila Nirbahi Officer Jesmin Akter stated that a list of affected families is being prepared, and coordinated measures with the Water Development Board are underway to ensure government assistance.

A court in Cumilla has ordered the collection of DNA samples from two former army members in connection with the murder of Victoria Government College student Sohagi Jahan Tonu. The order was issued on July 17 by Senior Judicial Magistrate Muminul Haque of Cumilla’s No. 1 Amli Court following an application from the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI). The two individuals are identified as former soldiers Zahidul Islam and Tonu’s friend Faisal Ahmed Rabbi.

According to PBI Inspector Md. Tarikul Islam, who is investigating the case, the court granted permission to collect the DNA samples to aid the ongoing investigation. The directive came after the arrest of former senior warrant officer Hafizur Rahman, while two other ex-sergeants, Zahiduzzaman Zahid and Shahin Alam, reportedly fled the country. With the latest order, DNA samples from a total of five former army personnel are now set to be examined.

Hafizur Rahman remains the only arrested suspect in the case, currently held at Cumilla Central Jail. Tonu was found dead inside the Cumilla Cantonment area on March 20, 2016, after she went missing while tutoring at a residence there.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami announced that it will take organizational action against Gazi Nazrul Islam, the Member of Parliament for Satkhira-4, following reports circulating in various media and social platforms. The party stated that it has been closely monitoring the news involving the MP.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, Advocate Ehsanul Mahbub Zubair, Assistant Secretary General and Secretary of Jamaat’s Central Publicity and Media Department, confirmed that the party is aware of the reports concerning Nazrul Islam. He noted that statements and video messages from Nazrul Islam, his first and second wives, and his second wife’s father have already been made public through the media.

Jamaat-e-Islami said it will collect further information and evidence about the matter and then take necessary measures in accordance with its organizational rules.

India’s central government has indicated openness to dialogue with protesting students amid ongoing demonstrations over the medical entrance exam paper leak. According to NDTV, officials said discussions with the protesters would be considered later depending on the situation, though no timeline has been set. On Monday, Health Minister J.P. Nadda visited injured students at Lady Hardinge Hospital and met representatives of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), urging them to withdraw their protest.

CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said the group presented three main demands: the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, compensation of one crore rupees for families of deceased examinees, and the immediate release of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was hospitalized after a 21-day hunger strike. Protests intensified after Wangchuk was forcibly taken to hospital, with thousands gathering at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Police used tear gas to disperse crowds attempting to march toward Parliament, leaving several injured.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for the harshest punishment for those involved in the leak, while opposition leader Rahul Gandhi accused the government of suppressing students instead of addressing their concerns.