Bangladesh’s opposition parties have demanded in Parliament that the Awami League be tried as a political organization for crimes against humanity. During a discussion under Rule 68 on July 14, 2026, opposition members called for immediate steps to implement verdicts from the international tribunal and to bring back former leader Sheikh Hasina, sentenced to death for genocide, to face justice. They also urged the government to clarify Bangladesh’s position regarding India’s sheltering of Hasina.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed confirmed that investigations against the Awami League are ongoing and stated that Hasina would be arrested immediately if she returns to the country. He emphasized constitutional reforms to prevent future authoritarianism and announced the opening of a July Museum on August 5. Law Minister Asaduzzaman reported that 16 investigations have been completed, with 12 reports submitted and several cases already adjudicated.

Opposition leaders, including Shafiqul Rahman and Nahid Islam, reiterated demands for justice for victims of the July uprising and criticized media and foreign interference. They called for national unity to ensure accountability and prevent the resurgence of fascism in Bangladesh.

The Mohonpur-Taltola connecting road in Debidwar upazila of Cumilla has remained unpaved for seven decades since its construction with soil. The 1.5-kilometer stretch, linking Mohonpur Bazar and Taltola village, becomes muddy and nearly impassable even after light rain, causing daily suffering for thousands of residents from three nearby villages. During the monsoon, the road turns almost unusable, disrupting movement for students, farmers, traders, and general commuters.

Locals report that the poor condition of the road severely hampers access to schools and madrasas, while rickshaws, vans, and goods carriers cannot operate, making it difficult for farmers to market their produce. Transporting patients, pregnant women, and the elderly to hospitals becomes extremely challenging, and accidents from slipping in the mud are frequent. Residents have long demanded the road’s paving, citing its impact on education, healthcare, agriculture, and local economic activities.

According to the Debidwar Upazila Local Government Engineering Department, an estimate for paving the road has been submitted to the project director. Once approved, the tender process will begin to start construction work.

Students from various educational institutions staged a protest in front of the National Parliament building in Dhaka on Tuesday, demanding the resignation of the Education Minister. The demonstrators attempted to break through police barricades to enter the Parliament premises. Law enforcement personnel were seen on alert to maintain order during the protest.

Earlier in the day, students blocked the Science Lab intersection from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and later gathered at Dhaka University for a brief sit-in. They then moved to the Dhaka Board of Secondary and Higher Education, where they continued their demonstration until 3:10 p.m., before returning to the Science Lab area to resume the blockade.

The protest reflected growing student unrest over issues related to the education ministry, though no official response from the authorities was mentioned in the report.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman met a three-member delegation from the voluntary organization BD Clean on Tuesday, July 14, at his office in the National Parliament. The meeting focused on BD Clean’s ongoing activities to build a cleaner Bangladesh, protect the environment, and raise public awareness. State Minister for Local Government Mir Shahe Alam was also present during the meeting.

The delegation included Champa Akter and Zahirul Islam Robi, both former chief coordinators, and Masudur Rahman, the current chief coordinator. Founded on June 3, 2016, with a single volunteer, BD Clean now operates in 58 districts and 165 upazilas with more than 58,000 members. Over the past decade, the organization has cleaned 18 canals, 7 rivers, and 76 parks while conducting regular cleanliness drives and awareness programs.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister praised BD Clean’s volunteers for their contribution to creating a cleaner and more livable Bangladesh and emphasized expanding such public awareness initiatives. The BD Clean representatives expressed their commitment to working under his leadership to make Dhaka cleaner, more livable, and environmentally friendly.

A fire broke out at an unauthorized mini petrol pump in Gurudaspur upazila of Natore on Tuesday afternoon, destroying the pump along with three nearby shops and two residential houses. The incident occurred around 1 p.m. at Godown Mor in Nazirpur Bazar. Two fire service units from Gurudaspur and Natore brought the blaze under control after about two hours of effort. No major injuries or casualties were reported.

According to fire service and local sources, the fire started while workers were repairing the fuel tank of Messrs Nuru Enterprise, which had been operating without fire service approval for several years in a densely populated area. The flames quickly spread to adjacent shops and homes, causing extensive damage estimated at around 3 million taka. The pump owner, Nurul Islam, and his son were not found at the scene.

Local residents and victims demanded justice and compensation, blaming the unapproved petrol pump for their losses. Fire officials said the exact cause and total damage would be confirmed after investigation.

Bangladesh Bank has granted a special facility to Shinepukur Ceramics Limited, a company owned by Salman F Rahman, former adviser on private industry and investment to the prime minister. The central bank issued a directive on Tuesday allowing the company to open import letters of credit (LCs) for raw materials with a 100 percent margin through Sonali Bank. This exemption will remain effective until December 31, 2027, and temporarily suspends the application of Section 27 KaKa(3) of the Bank Company Act for the firm.

The directive clarifies that neither the government nor Bangladesh Bank will bear any liability for loans or financing extended under this facility, and lenders cannot seek financial support from them in the future. Shinepukur Ceramics faced legal complications in opening LCs since August 5, 2024, after its parent group, Beximco, was classified as a loan defaulter. Although Shinepukur itself is not a defaulter, it was affected by the group’s classification.

The central bank issued the directive following approval from the Ministry of Finance. A similar exemption had previously been granted to Abdul Monem Sugar Refinery for one year under comparable circumstances.

A national roundtable titled “Meaningful Tourism: Prospectives on Planning and Sustainability” was held on Tuesday, July 14, at Daffodil International University’s International Conference Hall in Birulia, Savar. The event brought together leading stakeholders from Bangladesh’s tourism sector. German tourism expert Professor Dr. Wolfgang Georg Arlt presented the keynote paper, highlighting strategies for developing the country’s tourism industry through meaningful engagement and sustainability.

The roundtable, moderated by Associate Professor Mahabub Parvez and opened by Dean Professor Dr. Mohammad Rakibul Kabir, aimed to promote the concept of “Meaningful Tourism” as a tool for ensuring both tangible benefits and emotional satisfaction for all stakeholders. Participants included representatives from TOAB, ATAB, PATA Bangladesh, Bangladesh Tourism Corporation, Novoair, InterContinental Dhaka, and The Westin Dhaka.

Speakers noted that climate change, artificial intelligence, and evolving traveler behavior are reshaping global tourism. They emphasized that Bangladesh, despite its rich culture and biodiversity, has yet to realize its full potential, attracting only 650,000 foreign tourists in 2025 who spent 440 million USD. They urged focusing on service quality and regional markets to transform challenges into opportunities.

A new satirical group called the 'Broiler Chicken Party' has emerged in Bangladesh following a viral social media audio comparing students to farm chickens. The group was launched on Facebook on Tuesday by members of the country's Gen-Z student community under the slogan 'We are not insulted, We are awakened.' Within a few hours, the page gained around 1,700 followers by 6 p.m.

The initiative comes amid ongoing student protests against the government's decision to continue Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations despite heavy rainfall and severe waterlogging. Students have been demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milan. The viral audio mocking students triggered widespread criticism, prompting the creation of the satirical page as a form of protest.

The Facebook page features humorous posts, images, and videos supporting the student movement and calling for the minister’s resignation, reflecting growing frustration among young people over education policy decisions.

A Gopalganj court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for killing his father in 2023. The verdict was delivered on Tuesday afternoon by District and Sessions Judge Mohammad Shamsul Haque. In addition to life imprisonment, the convict was fined 20,000 taka, with an additional six months in jail in case of non-payment.

According to the case details, on May 13, 2023, in the Char Manikdah Kazi’s Bazar area of Gopalganj Sadar upazila, drug addict Alim Kazi attacked his father, Ismail Kazi, with a machete after being told to stop using abusive language. Ismail Kazi was taken to Gopalganj 250-bed General Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. The victim’s other son, Selim Kazi, later filed a murder case.

Following police investigation and witness testimony, the court handed down the sentence in the presence of the accused. Advocate M. M. Julkadar represented the prosecution, while Advocate Abu Taleb Sheikh defended the accused.

New erosion has emerged along the Padma River in Louhajang upazila of Munshiganj as rising water levels and strong currents caused parts of a recently built embankment to collapse. The permanent riverbank protection structure, constructed at a cost of Tk 527.5 crore and stretching 9.10 kilometers, has developed cracks and subsidence in several spots near Gaodia. Hundreds of families living along the river are now gripped by fear after sections of the embankment, completed only one and a half months ago, began to sink into the river.

Local residents expressed frustration, saying they had hoped the new embankment would finally protect them from decades of recurring erosion. Witnesses reported that the collapse began suddenly on Sunday afternoon near Gaodia Bazar, prompting families to move belongings to safety. Officials from the Water Development Board and the upazila administration visited the site, assuring that emergency repairs were underway and the situation was being monitored.

Residents have demanded a full investigation into the project’s design, construction quality, and materials, warning that without swift action, Gaodia Bazar and nearby areas could face severe erosion in the coming days.

Continuous rainfall and a sudden flash flood have caused extensive damage to about 432 hectares of agricultural land in Rajasthali upazila of Rangamati district. The incident occurred late Friday night, leaving farmers and jhum cultivators facing financial losses worth several crores of taka, according to local officials.

Upazila Agriculture Officer Md. Mintu Mia stated that the heavy rainfall and flash flood submerged large areas of farmland, severely affecting local crop production. Upazila Nirbahi Officer Yusuf Hasan said the disaster has caused widespread damage to the agricultural sector in Rajasthali. Authorities are currently collecting field-level data and preparing lists of affected farmers across the upazila’s three unions.

Officials expect to have a clearer picture of the total damage within a few days as assessments continue in the affected areas.

A sand trader named Sakhawat Hossain was allegedly abducted and assaulted by BNP leader Mohiuddin Chishtia in Narsingdi’s Palash upazila on Monday evening. The incident occurred in front of Bangladesh Jute Mill in Ghorashal, where Sakhawat was reportedly taken to Mohiuddin’s house, beaten, and had one of his ears bitten, requiring four stitches. The victim, a resident of Kaliganj in Gazipur, is currently receiving treatment at Palash Upazila Health Complex.

According to Sakhawat, he was attacked while returning from paying wages to dredger workers involved in a sand-filling project for a construction site of TK Group inside the jute mill. He claimed that Mohiuddin and several others detained him for about an hour, assaulted him, and threatened him to remove his dredger from the area. Mohiuddin declined to comment in detail, citing his involvement in another program.

Police confirmed visiting the hospital and speaking with the victim. The officer-in-charge of Palash Police Station said legal action would follow upon receiving a written complaint.

A special operation conducted by the Thakurgaon Battalion (50 BGB) led to the seizure of a 7-kilogram touchstone and the arrest of two individuals in Panchagarh’s Atwari upazila. The joint patrol team from the battalion headquarters and the Barshalupara BOP carried out the operation around 2 a.m. on Tuesday, July 14, near the Radha Krishna Bazar area, about 400 yards inside Bangladesh from border pillar 396/5-R. The detainees were identified as Dulal Hossain, 36, and Kalim Uddin, 40. The recovered touchstone is valued at approximately Tk 700,000.

During the operation, BGB also seized two button mobile phones, two SIM cards, a Hero Honda motorcycle, and a TVS motorcycle. The total seizure value, including the touchstone and other items, was estimated at Tk 887,400. The operation was led by Lieutenant Colonel Kh. Akhlakur Rahman, G, Artillery, commander of the Thakurgaon Battalion.

According to BGB, the operation was part of its zero-tolerance policy against smuggling, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and illegal border crossings. The commander urged local residents to remain vigilant and cooperate in maintaining border security and social order.

A newly renovated road in Kutuba Union’s Ward 2 of Borhanuddin upazila, Bhola, collapsed only a month after completion, sparking anger among residents. The road, stretching from Bablu Majhi’s shop to Manik Hawlader’s shop, was rebuilt at a cost of Tk 12,011,591 and finished on June 10, 2026. Locals said a section of the road gave way after light rainfall, raising serious concerns about construction quality.

Residents alleged that substandard materials, inadequate soil compaction, and poor supervision led to the collapse. They claimed to have informed authorities during construction but saw no corrective action. Local resident Maulana Nurul Karim said the road is a vital route for hundreds of daily commuters, students, and traders, warning that further damage during the monsoon could worsen public suffering.

Upazila road engineer Maidul Islam explained that road design near water bodies must consider soil strength, slope stability, and erosion risks, with retaining or guide walls added as needed. Locals have demanded an impartial investigation, accountability for those responsible, and durable reconstruction of the damaged road.

A Dhaka court has postponed the incomplete hearing on charge framing in the sedition case against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 285 others, setting a new date for September 30. The decision was made on July 14 by Judge Moin Uddin Chowdhury of the Third Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge’s Court after defense lawyers sought more time on behalf of several jailed defendants. Twenty-four accused, including 20 men and 4 women, were produced in court under tight police security.

According to court sources, one accused, Jamirul Islam Babu, surrendered and applied for bail, which the court denied, ordering his detention. The case was initially filed on March 27 of the previous year by CID Assistant Superintendent Enamul Haque, accusing Sheikh Hasina and 72 others of sedition. Following investigation, a charge sheet naming 286 accused was submitted on July 30, and arrest warrants were issued on August 14. The case has since been transferred across several Dhaka courts for trial preparation.

The charges stem from a December 19, 2024, online meeting where Hasina allegedly made anti-state remarks and called for the ouster of the interim government led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus.