Local residents vandalized parts of Netrokona District Hospital on Sunday night following the death of a patient allegedly due to medical negligence. The deceased, Sajib Mia, 23, an easy-bike driver from Amgachtala area, was brought to the hospital with gas pain and vomiting. His condition reportedly worsened, and relatives claimed the on-duty doctor delayed treatment citing a power outage, leading to his death. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. at the 250-bed district hospital.

The attack damaged several windows and a door in the emergency and diarrhea wards before police and locals brought the situation under control. Hospital authorities denied negligence, stating that the power outage hindered operations and that they had repeatedly tried to contact the power department. The hospital superintendent said an investigation is underway, and action will be taken if negligence is proven. Police confirmed the situation is now calm and that no written complaint has yet been filed.

Authorities are investigating both the cause of death and the vandalism, with the hospital returning to normal operations.

The Bangladesh Parliament has passed the Narcotics Control (Amendment) Bill, introducing the death penalty as the maximum punishment for illegal drug trade conducted through cyberspace. The bill, moved by Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, was approved by voice vote after resolving public opinion and amendment proposals. It adds a new section to the existing law, defining offenses involving the use of digital devices, websites, social media, mobile applications, or online platforms for buying, selling, or promoting narcotics or psychoactive substances.

The law specifies that using digital payment systems, e-wallets, virtual assets, or cryptocurrencies for such activities will also be considered a crime, even if no physical drugs are recovered. Offenders may face imprisonment of any duration or the death penalty, along with fines up to 2 million taka. For internationally organized or repeat offenses, penalties may include imprisonment and fines up to 5 million taka.

The bill also allows courts or narcotics tribunals to block, seize, or confiscate digital assets used in crimes and provides for establishing special tribunals in high-risk areas to curb technology-based drug crimes.

Continuous heavy rainfall and upstream hill runoff have caused the Teesta River to swell again. At 8 p.m. on Monday, the river was flowing 10 centimeters above the danger level (52.25) at the Dalia point of the Teesta Barrage, the country’s largest. Earlier in the day, the water level rose steadily, crossing the danger mark by evening. According to Amitabh Chowdhury, executive engineer of the Water Development Board’s Teesta Dalia Division, the water level may rise up to 20 centimeters above the danger mark within the next 24 hours, raising fears of a major flood.

As the water level increased, floodwaters began entering low-lying areas of Dimla and Jaldhaka upazilas in Nilphamari district. A bulletin signed by Mahmudul Islam Shovon of the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre reported that water levels in the Teesta and Dudhkumar rivers in northern Rangpur Division have risen over the past 24 hours. Within the next 24 to 48 hours, parts of Nilphamari, Lalmonirhat, Rangpur, and Kurigram may experience short-term flooding.

To maintain normal flow, 44 sluice gates of the Teesta Barrage have been opened, which could worsen flooding in Lalmonirhat, Kurigram, and Rangpur districts.

A court in Joypurhat has sentenced a man named Alam Mondol to death for raping a seventh-grade madrasa student. The verdict was delivered on Monday afternoon by Judge Abdur Rahman of the Child Violence Suppression Tribunal Court. Along with the death sentence, the convict was fined 100,000 taka. Alam Mondol is the son of the late Kofil Uddin Mondol from Palsha village in Akkelpur upazila.

According to the case details, the 13-year-old victim was assaulted on October 9, 2023, when she returned home from her madrasa. Taking advantage of the absence of other family members, neighbor Alam Mondol forcibly raped her. Locals rushed to the scene after hearing the girl’s screams, but the accused fled. The victim later informed her family, and she was admitted to a hospital. Her father filed a case with Akkelpur Police Station on October 11, 2023. After a lengthy hearing, the court delivered the death sentence.

The death penalty information was confirmed by state prosecutor Advocate Rinat Ferdousi Rini.

A section of the recently renovated road in Old Dhaka’s Dholai Khal area collapsed on Monday, prompting authorities to suspend traffic through the affected portion. The incident occurred near Narinda intersection, where a large hole formed beside the road island. No casualties were reported, but the collapse caused severe traffic congestion as vehicles were diverted to one side of the road.

According to the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), the collapse was triggered by soil erosion due to leakage in an old water pipe belonging to WASA. Repair work began immediately after the incident. Local residents said the road suddenly caved in during continuous rainfall on Sunday afternoon, after which police and residents cordoned off the area to prevent accidents.

DSCC officials inspected the site and started repairs. Sub-assistant engineer Md. Tarek Hossain stated that the main repair would take two to three days, while full restoration including concrete curing could take about ten days. One side of the road will remain open to reduce public inconvenience.

Rainwater leakage through the roof of Bangladesh’s National Parliament building, including its mosque, was raised in the parliamentary session on Monday. Government Whip G K Gaus highlighted that rainwater drips inside the mosque where lawmakers pray, forcing them to place buckets to catch the water. Deputy Speaker Kaiser Kamal confirmed similar issues at his own residence within the Parliament area, saying he also uses bowls to collect leaking water at night.

Chief Whip Md. Nurul Islam stated that the matter falls under the Ministry of Housing and Public Works and that repair work has already begun. He expressed hope that the problem would be resolved within a week. The Deputy Speaker then drew the attention of Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher, who assured that comprehensive measures were being taken to fix the leaks soon.

The discussion occurred during a session that also approved a national budget of Tk 9.38 trillion, underscoring lawmakers’ concern over maintenance issues in the country’s most important legislative complex.

Bangladesh and France have discussed expanding cooperation in digital technology, telecommunications, science, research, innovation, and skilled human resource development to strengthen their longstanding friendship. The discussion took place when French Ambassador Jean-Marc Serre-Charlet paid a courtesy call on Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam at the Bangladesh Secretariat on Monday.

Minister Anam highlighted that an Earth Observation Satellite could play a vital role in disaster management, agriculture, land administration, and environmental protection. He said the government is assessing the feasibility of establishing such a satellite and prioritizing international collaboration. The minister noted France’s extensive experience in satellite technology and expressed hope for a new era of cooperation through knowledge and skill exchange.

Ambassador Serre-Charlet stated that France is ready to assist Bangladesh in feasibility studies, technology transfer, training, and capacity building for the satellite project. He added that the technology could support agriculture, disaster management, urban planning, border security, and maritime surveillance, and emphasized interest in joint research with Bangladeshi universities.

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General and Prime Minister’s political adviser Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has blamed the country’s recent deadly floods on what he called the fascist government’s unplanned development and anti-nature infrastructure projects. He made the remarks on Monday morning at a press conference held at the BNP’s central office in Naya Paltan, Dhaka.

Rizvi alleged that a road built through the haor region to facilitate travel to former president Abdul Hamid’s residence disrupted natural water flow and damaged ecological balance. He further claimed that such projects were implemented to benefit ruling party contractors. Rizvi also accused the Sheikh Hasina government of constructing the Rampal power plant to please a foreign country, saying it endangered the environment and biodiversity near the Sundarbans.

At the same event, Rizvi announced that the BNP was observing mourning nationwide over the death of former president Barrister Jamir Uddin Sarkar. Party members wore black badges and hoisted black flags, while he urged BNP activists to assist flood victims alongside government efforts.

The United States Embassy in Dhaka has issued an urgent message for Bangladeshi citizens applying for US visas. In a verified Facebook post on Monday, the embassy reminded applicants to accurately provide information about their social media accounts in the DS-160 visa application form. It stated that applicants must list all usernames or handles used on social media platforms over the past five years.

According to the embassy, applicants certify that all information provided in the form is true and correct. Any intentional omission or false declaration regarding social media details could result in visa denial and possible future ineligibility for a US visa. The embassy advised all applicants to carefully verify their information before submission.

The notice serves as a reminder of the importance of transparency and accuracy in the visa application process, emphasizing that incomplete or misleading data may have long-term consequences for applicants.

The Bangladesh Coast Guard arrested three suspected robbers with weapons in the Baliakandi area of Bhola Sadar upazila on Sunday afternoon. The arrests were made with the assistance of local residents while the suspects were allegedly preparing for a robbery. The detainees were identified as Firoz Jamaddar, aged 55, Faisal, aged 25, and Ibrahim, aged 25, all from Daulatkhan upazila.

According to a media release from Coast Guard media officer Lieutenant Commander Sabbir Alam Sujon, the team recovered one single-barrel gun, three locally made weapons, four rounds of live ammunition, and a boat from the suspects. The official stated that legal action would be taken against the detainees.

The Coast Guard operation highlights continued law enforcement efforts in coastal areas to prevent armed robbery and ensure local security.

Bangladesh Police have arrested 33,000 people across the country during a special operation conducted over the past one and a half months. According to a press release from the Police Headquarters, the operation took place between May 1 and July 12, resulting in the arrest of 32,908 individuals under the ongoing special drive. Additionally, 83,817 others were detained in other cases and operations during the same period.

During these operations, police recovered 243 firearms, 2,313 rounds of ammunition, 88 magazines, 43 crude bombs, 2 kilograms of gunpowder, 503 locally made weapons, 18 weapon parts, 17 bomb-making tools, and 10,300 chocolate bombs. The seized firearms included pistols, revolvers, shotguns, rifles, and other types of guns.

Police also confiscated large quantities of illegal drugs, including over 7.6 million yaba tablets, heroin, phensedyl, foreign and local liquor, and cannabis. A total of 14,157 drug-related cases were filed, leading to the arrest of 20,439 suspects.

Human rights activists have voiced renewed alarm over reports of torture, inhumane treatment, and deaths of Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons, describing such incidents as a normalized reality. Evidence including photos, testimonies, and rights group reports has surfaced, showing that these abuses are no longer hidden. One case drawing attention is that of Dr. Husam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, who has been held without charge for about 18 months and reportedly subjected to severe beatings and deprivation.

According to the report, Abu Safiya was recently moved to the underground Rakefet prison, previously closed for its harsh conditions but reopened in late 2023. Rights groups allege that detainees there are denied daylight, violating the Geneva Conventions. Around 3,500 Palestinians, including about 200 children, are currently held under administrative detention, which allows indefinite renewal without trial. Released journalist Ali al-Samoudi described the prisons as “hell,” citing extreme weight loss and abuse.

Human rights organizations claim these are not isolated incidents but part of a long-standing policy aimed at breaking Palestinian social structures. The UN has expressed concern, but activists fear impartial investigations and accountability remain uncertain.

Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal’s central president Rakibul Islam Rakib led a relief distribution program for flood and disaster-affected residents in Ramu and Sadar upazilas of Cox’s Bazar on Monday, July 13, 2026. He visited several affected areas, met with families, and assured continued support for those impacted by the recent natural calamities.

Around 1,500 families received dry food and emergency supplies, including rice, lentils, potatoes, purified water, and purification tablets. Two families affected by landslides were also given cash assistance and relief materials. Rakib stated that the initiative was driven by humanitarian responsibility to ease the suffering of disaster victims.

The event was attended by Cox’s Bazar district Chhatra Dal leaders, including president Fahimur Rahman Fahim, senior vice president Mohammad Hossain Madu, general secretary Saeed Anwar, and other organizational leaders and volunteers.

India’s Supreme Court on Monday, July 13, 2026, suspended a Madras High Court directive that had imposed a statewide ban on the slaughter of cows and calves in Tamil Nadu, including during Eid al-Adha. The apex court stated that certain aspects of the High Court’s ruling required reconsideration. The decision came after the Tamil Nadu government, led by Thalapathy Vijay, filed a special leave petition challenging the earlier order issued on May 27.

The state government argued that existing national laws already regulate animal slaughter under specific conditions and locations, and that a blanket judicial ban conflicted with these provisions. The Madras High Court’s earlier order, based on a 1976 government directive, aimed to boost milk production and strengthen the rural economy. The bench had also cited Article 48 of the Constitution, emphasizing the duty of states to prevent the slaughter of milch animals.

Several religious and social groups opposed the High Court’s ban, arguing that restricting slaughter only to licensed abattoirs during major festivals like Eid was impractical due to limited capacity. The Supreme Court’s suspension now allows time for further legal review of the issue.

Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir has expressed deep concern over the continuation of the ongoing Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations despite widespread flooding across various regions of the country. In a joint statement issued on Monday, the organization’s central president Nurul Islam and secretary general Sibgatullah demanded that the government temporarily suspend the exams until conditions improve. They said that many examination centers, including those in the capital, have been affected by waterlogging, severely disrupting communication and creating unsafe conditions for students.

The statement emphasized that mental stability and a suitable environment are essential for fair public examinations. However, students are being forced to attend exams through flooded and hazardous routes, posing serious risks to their physical safety and mental health. The leaders argued that continuing exams under such circumstances is neither humane nor student-friendly.

Shibir also warned that the prolonged exam schedule and field-level mismanagement could negatively affect students’ university admission preparation. The organization urged the government to prioritize students’ safety and well-being and to ensure adequate time for higher education preparation once the exams resume.