A Bangladeshi expatriate named Md. Jasim Mia, aged 30, from Doritazpur village in Kulaura upazila of Moulvibazar, died after falling from an under-construction multi-storey building in Bahrain. The accident occurred around 12 p.m. Bangladesh time on Tuesday while he was working at the site. Co-workers rushed him to a local hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

According to local sources, Jasim Mia had been living in Bahrain for several years, working as a mason for a construction company. On the day of the incident, he reportedly slipped and fell while performing his duties. Local union council member Md. Fatik Ali confirmed the incident and said the death resulted from an accidental fall during work.

News of Jasim Mia’s death cast a pall of grief over his home village. His parents, Abdul Gaffar and Samarun Begum, were devastated by the loss of their eldest son. Family members have appealed to authorities and the government for assistance in repatriating his body, while local representatives have promised necessary support.

Pashchim Shoshalia Government Primary School in Darbespur Union of Ramganj upazila, Lakshmipur, has achieved exceptional results in the 2025 Primary Scholarship Examination. Out of 13 participating students, 12 received scholarships, bringing the school’s success rate to 92.30 percent. Acting head teacher Mohammad Selim Hossain said that among the scholarship recipients, seven were in the talent pool category and five in the general grade.

He attributed the success to the combined efforts of teachers, students, and parents, emphasizing that the school will continue working to maintain this performance. Local guardians and residents expressed joy over the achievement, noting that dedicated teaching, regular classes, and student diligence have made the school a model for the area.

School Management Committee President Shamsur Rahman Shamim congratulated the students, parents, and teachers, stating that the accomplishment has increased their responsibility to further improve educational standards in the region.

Pro-Awami League lawyers faced strong opposition at the Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court after chanting the 'Joy Bangla' slogan on Tuesday, July 14. The incident occurred following a sedition case hearing against Sheikh Hasina and 286 others. Witnesses said that after the hearing, lawyers from both political camps clashed in the court premises, leading to the Awami League-aligned lawyers being taken to the Dhaka Lawyers Association office, questioned, and later released with a warning.

The hearing was held in the court of the Third Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge Moin Uddin Chowdhury regarding allegations of participating in anti-state activities through a virtual meeting of the 'Joy Bangla Brigade'. Defense lawyers Golam Rabbani and Kamrul Islam argued that the case was politically motivated and that the accused were innocent. However, members of the Nationalist Lawyers Forum, led by Nihar Hossain Faruk, confronted them, claiming the dispute was over personal financial matters, not politics.

Golam Rabbani maintained that the dispute arose over the 'Joy Bangla' slogan, asserting that BNP-backed lawyers pressured them not to use such slogans or create disorder in court.

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam stated that post-flood rehabilitation is now the government’s main priority. He said that once floodwaters fully recede, relevant departments will submit final damage reports, based on which comprehensive rehabilitation work will begin. The minister urged citizens to trust the elected government, assuring that damaged roads, educational institutions, and other infrastructure will be repaired quickly, and affected farmers, livestock owners, and homeowners will be brought under rehabilitation programs.

He made these remarks on Tuesday, July 14, during a relief distribution event for over a hundred flood-affected families in Burir Dokan area of Baraitali Union, Chakaria upazila, Cox’s Bazar. Earlier, he visited several flood- and landslide-affected areas in Chakaria following nine days of heavy rainfall and hill torrents.

Anindya Islam also warned that illegal hill cutting will no longer be tolerated under the current government. He said strict legal action will be taken against those responsible for hill destruction or creating artificial waterlogging by closing sluice gates. Several local officials and political leaders were present at the event.

A mobile court in Bhangura upazila of Pabna conducted a raid on Tuesday morning in Naubaria village, seizing banned Chinese fishing nets worth about Tk 150,000. The nets were confiscated under Section 5(1) of the Fish Protection and Conservation Act, 1950, and later destroyed by fire. One person, identified as Milan, 36, son of Anil from Naubaria village, was fined Tk 5,000 for transporting the illegal nets, and a warehouse used for storing them was sealed.

The operation was led by Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land) and Executive Magistrate Mizanur Rahman, with the participation of Acting Upazila Fisheries Officer Ali Azam and Sub-Inspector Ershad Hossain of Bhangura Police Station. According to the magistrate, the use and transport of banned Chinese nets are harmful to fish resources, prompting the enforcement action.

Authorities stated that the main trader, Haripada, was not found during the raid, but further investigation and legal steps are planned. The upazila administration confirmed that similar drives will continue to protect national fish resources and curb illegal fishing gear use.

Twelve eggs of a venomous cobra species were recovered from a prayer house in Patiya, Chattogram, on Tuesday afternoon. The rescue was carried out by a team from Chattogram Snake Rescue Team Bangladesh after locals spotted a snake inside the Chishtia Khanqah Sharif in the municipality’s Ward 6 area. The discovery caused panic and curiosity among residents, prompting a crowd to gather at the site.

According to local accounts, some people initially tried to destroy the eggs, but a few aware residents informed the Forest Department instead. The rescue team then collected the eggs and confirmed they belonged to the highly venomous Padma cobra. The team stated that the eggs were in good condition and would be artificially incubated for one and a half to two months before the hatchlings are released into a remote forest area.

Rescue officials emphasized the importance of wildlife conservation and urged the public not to harm snakes or their eggs but to contact authorities for safe handling.

Bangladesh’s Law Minister Md. Anisul Huq issued a stern warning to those in Delhi calling for surrender, stating that under existing Bangladeshi law, there is no provision for their surrender. Speaking at the National Parliament on Tuesday during a discussion titled “Trial of the July Uprising and Mass Killing,” he said that those individuals are convicted criminals and will be arrested immediately upon entering Bangladesh. The session was presided over by Deputy Speaker Barrister Kaiser Kamal.

Referring indirectly to Awami League President Sheikh Hasina, the minister said that despite attempts to exploit divisions within the country, the government will not allow the return or rehabilitation of what he termed the “fascist Awami League.” He emphasized that every threat from abroad would only strengthen national unity.

The minister also reported progress in the investigation of the July killings, noting that 16 investigations have been completed, 12 reports submitted, and charges framed in four cases. Verdicts have already been delivered in three cases, including those related to the killings of Abu Sayeed and Hasanul Haq Inu.

The Bangladesh Air Force Women’s Welfare Association (BAFWWA) has distributed relief materials among flood-affected families in several districts, including Chattogram, Sylhet, and Cox’s Bazar. Under the initiative and guidance of BAFWWA Chairperson Saleha Khan, the Chattogram branch provided dry food, clean water, and essential medicines to families in flood-hit areas of Anwara upazila on Tuesday.

Similarly, the BAFWWA sub-regional branch at Shamshernagar distributed relief items to flood-affected families in Rajdighirpar, Kamalganj upazila of Moulvibazar district. Under the overall direction of Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmud Khan, the Bangladesh Air Force Base Cox’s Bazar also carried out relief distribution in the flood-affected Rajakhali area of Pekua upazila.

According to the report, the Bangladesh Air Force and BAFWWA will continue their humanitarian and relief operations until the flood situation normalizes. All Air Force bases and units have been instructed to assist nearby flood-affected communities, while rescue teams, helicopters, and the Disaster Management Cell remain on standby for emergency operations.

A mobile court of the Bureau of Mineral Development (BMD) seized 94,390 cubic feet of stones in Companiganj upazila of Sylhet on Monday. The operation, led by Executive Magistrate Saikat Raihan, took place throughout the day across several villages including Bonpur, Adarshagram, Gucchhagram, Bijoypara, and Majhergaon. The confiscated stones were later placed under the custody of local union parishad members.

According to the report, the stones had been piled near houses in the Utma area for about six years. They were originally extracted from the Utma River and nearby quarries and had previously been seized by the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) but were not auctioned at that time. The latest operation was conducted with the assistance of the upazila administration and police.

Officials stated that the seized stones would be sold through auction, and the proceeds would be deposited into the government treasury.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Leader of the Opposition Dr. Shafiqur Rahman MP has called on all branches of the party and citizens across the country to commemorate the July Martyrs’ Day with deep respect and gratitude. In a statement issued to the media on Tuesday, he urged everyone to renew their pledge to build a just, democratic, and humane Bangladesh as a way to honor the sacrifices of the martyrs.

Dr. Rahman described July 16 as a significant and emotional day in the nation’s history, recalling those who gave their lives in the struggle against inequality and oppression. He referred to the 2024 quota reform movement, highlighting the death of Begum Rokeya University student Abu Sayeed, whose killing by police sparked a nationwide protest that eventually turned into a mass uprising.

He stated that the movement led to the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government on August 5, 2024, and urged the nation to observe July Martyrs’ Day through discussions and prayers to uphold the ideals for which the martyrs sacrificed their lives.

At the initiative of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, a delegation of Bangladeshi students who won gold medals at the Asia-Pacific AI Olympiad attended a parliamentary session from the VVIP gallery on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The visit allowed the students to observe parliamentary proceedings and tour the National Parliament Building. The delegation included coach Dr. Mohammad Azam Khan, academic coordinator and mentor Tasnim Mahfuz Nafis, gold medalist Tridib Roy Arya, and team members Naira Nawaar Ahmed, Anannya Zarif Akand, Naufil Rahman, Mubtasim Chowdhury Piyom, and Murtaza Abdullah, accompanied by their families.

Earlier, on Sunday, the gold medal-winning team met the Prime Minister, who congratulated them for bringing honor to Bangladesh at the international level. During the meeting, she inquired about their studies, research, and future plans, encouraging them to pursue further innovation. When the students expressed interest in witnessing a parliamentary session, the Prime Minister immediately instructed that arrangements be made for them to view it from the VVIP gallery.

The special visit was organized in direct response to the Prime Minister’s directive, highlighting her support for young innovators and their engagement with national institutions.

The Internet Service Provider Association of Bangladesh (ISPAB) has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to arrest those involved in an extortion and attack incident at an internet service provider office in Chattogram. The warning came during a press conference held by ISPAB’s Chattogram division at the Chattogram Press Club on Tuesday. The association claimed that if the perpetrators are not detained within the deadline, internet services across the country could be disrupted due to growing insecurity among providers.

According to ISPAB, a group of assailants attacked the office of Digital DotNet in Chattogram on Monday afternoon, demanding around two crore taka in extortion. When the demand was not met, they vandalized the office, causing significant damage to equipment and furniture. ISPAB’s Chattogram division convener Rajib Shahriar Rubens said the incident has left many entrepreneurs and employees in the internet sector feeling unsafe.

The association demanded immediate arrests, exemplary punishment for those responsible, and stronger security measures for internet service providers to prevent further disruptions.

Opposition Chief Whip Nahid Islam called for the Awami League to be tried as a political party before an international tribunal, alleging its involvement in mass killings and destruction of democratic institutions in Bangladesh. Speaking in parliament on Tuesday during a discussion under Rule 68 about the July uprising and related killings, he said those responsible for the July events must face justice. The proposal was introduced by NCP lawmaker Akhtar Hossain.

Nahid Islam, also the NCP convener, accused the Awami League and Indian media of defaming the July uprising and criticized some ruling party members for questioning the movement’s legitimacy. He also raised concerns over the removal of the tribunal’s chief prosecutor, saying no explanation was provided. He questioned the government’s plans to appoint skilled prosecutors and expand tribunals to ensure timely trials.

Akhtar Hossain cited a UN report alleging that the Awami League committed crimes against humanity in July 2024 and urged the government to bring Sheikh Hasina and others accused back to Bangladesh to enforce verdicts. He demanded immediate steps to initiate a party-level trial of the Awami League.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced in parliament on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, that the July Memorial Museum will open to the public on August 5. He said the Ministry of Cultural Affairs had confirmed the date earlier that day through a press conference, adding that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate the museum.

At the same press conference held at the ministry’s conference room in the Secretariat, Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury stated that the July Uprising Memorial Museum will be formally inaugurated soon, depending on the Prime Minister’s approval and schedule. He added that construction and renovation work on the museum is nearly complete, and the newly formed board of directors will finalize staff appointments within the next few days.

The announcement marks the final phase of preparations for the museum’s opening, signaling the government’s intent to preserve the memory of the July uprising through a dedicated institution.

A protest march and rally were held in Rangpur demanding the trial of the Awami League and the return of Sheikh Hasina to face justice. The demonstration took place on Tuesday afternoon, organized by Jatiya Chhatra Shakti Rangpur Metropolitan unit. The procession began at the Town Hall square, moved through major city streets, and concluded in front of the Press Club, where a brief rally was held.

Speakers including Imtiaz Ahmad Imti, convener of Jatiya Chhatra Shakti Rangpur, alleged that two years had passed since the July movement, during which many activists were killed or injured, but justice had not been served. They demanded punishment for those responsible for the violence and for what they described as decades of oppression by the Awami League. Senior joint convener Jamil Hossain called for the execution of Sheikh Hasina and the trial of those involved in past abuses.

Organizers also expressed solidarity with students protesting the continuation of HSC exams despite adverse weather conditions.