Bangladesh’s Law Minister Md. Anisul Huq informed parliament that as of March 31, 2026, a total of 4,639,476 cases remain pending across the country’s courts. Of these, 1,813,263 are civil cases and 2,826,213 are criminal. In the past year, 63,309 cases were resolved in the higher courts and 275,084 in subordinate courts. The minister provided these figures in response to a parliamentary question from MP Golam Rasool.

According to the minister, the Supreme Court’s Appellate Division has 38,713 pending cases, while the High Court Division has 522,331. Subordinate courts are handling 4,078,432 cases, including 377,414 civil cases older than five years. The minister also noted that mandatory mediation programs in 20 districts have reduced new case filings by 62.08 percent, and this initiative will gradually expand nationwide.

The minister further stated that the Appellate Division currently has five judges including the Chief Justice, the High Court Division has 101 judges, and subordinate courts have 1,964 judges working against 2,620 sanctioned posts.

State Minister for Public Administration Md. Abdul Bari told parliament that officials who played roles in prolonging a former fascist government are being identified for action. He said various investigative agencies are working to pinpoint those who openly supported that regime, and necessary measures will be taken after investigations conclude. He made the remarks on Tuesday during the question-and-answer session chaired by Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed.

In response to other parliamentary questions, the minister reported that as of June 30, 2025, there were 1,464,350 government employees, with 521,922 positions vacant. He detailed the number of officials at different ranks and said the government aims to publish the 50th BCS results within one year. He also noted that women make up 29 percent of the civil service workforce.

The minister added that recruitment, transfer, and posting decisions are being made based on merit, honesty, and competence, free from political influence. Training programs on ethics and discipline are ongoing, with 180 officials trained in the 2025–26 fiscal year and more sessions planned.

Traffic on the Chattogram-Kaptai road came to a halt on Tuesday morning following a landslide in the Baluchara area of Wagga Union under Kaptai upazila in Rangamati district. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m., temporarily suspending movement of vehicles and pedestrians. According to Kaptai Police Station Officer-in-Charge Sheikh Mahmudul Hasan Rubel, a team led by Senior Station Officer Delwar Hossain from the Kaptai Fire Service began clearing trees and debris with help from locals. No casualties have been reported.

Upazila Nirbahi Officer Md. Raihanul Islam visited the site along with police and local officials to assess the situation and inspect vulnerable areas. Following instructions from the district administration, 18 shelters have been opened across five unions in the upazila to accommodate residents if needed. The administration has arranged food and safety measures for those taking refuge.

Authorities continue cleanup operations to restore normal traffic movement and ensure safety in the affected region.

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak has called for a broad civil disobedience movement against the cabinet led by current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to reports, Barak urged strong resistance to the current political direction and accused Netanyahu’s government of refusing to comply with a Supreme Court ruling, describing it as a declaration of war against Israel’s constitutional and judicial institutions.

Barak warned that the cabinet’s defiance could have serious consequences for Israel’s internal security and stability. His remarks come amid growing internal conflicts within the Israeli administration, which have intensified in recent days due to what are described as multiple failures and the adverse outcomes of wars allegedly provoked by the cabinet across the region.

The call for civil disobedience marks a significant escalation in Israel’s political crisis, reflecting deep divisions over governance, judicial authority, and national direction.

Sheltech Group, one of Bangladesh’s leading industrial conglomerates, has announced a new investment plan worth Tk 1,504 crore across agriculture processing, real estate, textiles, manufacturing, and renewable energy sectors. The company stated that the initiative could create around 45,000 new jobs, largely through contract farming. The announcement was made on July 7, 2026.

Founded in 1988, Sheltech Group operates in real estate, construction, tiles, electrical poles, agriculture, garments, textiles, and hospitality. The group said the new investments will support industrialization, export growth, employment, and sustainable economic development. Funding will come from internal resources, joint ventures, bank loans, and foreign financing. Managing Director Tanvir Ahmed said the expansion responds to growing global demand for Bangladeshi products.

The plan includes Tk 400 crore already invested in a Spain-Bangladesh agro joint venture in Parbatipur, Tk 575 crore for a 17-story green shopping complex in Banasree, Tk 85 crore in abrasive paper production in Sylhet, and Tk 179 crore to expand blended yarn capacity. Sheltech also plans to install 10 MW of solar power. The group expects annual turnover to rise from Tk 6,700 crore to Tk 9,200 crore by 2030.

An eleven-party alliance held a human chain demonstration in front of the National Parliament building on Tuesday afternoon, demanding the implementation of a referendum verdict and the trial of genocide. The program began around 1:45 p.m. and was attended by leaders from various levels of the alliance, including representatives from Jamaat-e-Islami.

Before the demonstration, a delegation comprising Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar, other alliance leaders, and members of martyr families visited the Speaker’s office to submit a memorandum containing their demands. The event was part of the alliance’s ongoing political activities aimed at pressing for justice and accountability on these issues.

The demonstration reflected the alliance’s coordinated stance on national justice and political reform, though no immediate government response was mentioned in the source.

Prime Minister’s Information Adviser Dr. Zahedur Rahman announced that the activities of the Awami League are currently banned under an executive order and that the party will face trial in a tribunal for alleged genocide and crimes against humanity. He stated that the court will decide, after the trial, whether the Awami League can continue to exist as a political party in the country. The remarks were made on Tuesday at a press conference held at the Department of Information in the Secretariat.

Dr. Rahman clarified that the Awami League itself has not been banned, but its activities are suspended pending investigation. He urged patience, noting that the Home Minister and the ICT division have confirmed that investigations are ongoing. He emphasized that the final decision rests with the court, which will hear all parties before issuing a verdict.

The adviser’s comments indicate that the government is awaiting judicial proceedings before determining the future legal and political status of the Awami League.

Flight operations at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram were disrupted on Tuesday due to severe weather conditions. From the morning, three flights were unable to land and were diverted to Dhaka, while other flights experienced delays ranging from 30 minutes to one hour. The information was confirmed by the airport’s public relations officer, Engineer Mohammad Ibrahim Khalil.

According to the official, US-Bangla Airlines flight BS350 from Abu Dhabi to Chattogram and Air Arabia flight G9-526 from Sharjah to Chattogram were diverted to Dhaka. Additionally, Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight BG121 from Dhaka to Chattogram returned to Dhaka after failing to land. Heavy rainfall and strong winds with speeds of 80–90 kilometers per hour were reported in the airport area, creating unsafe conditions for flight operations.

The adverse weather caused widespread disruption throughout the day, though no reports of flooding at the airport were mentioned in the source.

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen paid a courtesy call on Opposition Leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman on Tuesday morning at the official residence on Mintu Road in Dhaka. The meeting took place in a cordial atmosphere, with the Chinese embassy’s Political Section Director Zhang Jing and Political Attaché Ru Qi also present.

During the meeting, both sides discussed various issues of mutual interest and emphasized the importance of the long-standing friendship between Bangladesh and China. They highlighted cooperation in political, diplomatic, economic, and cultural areas, expressing hope that bilateral relations would become deeper and more multidimensional in the future.

The discussion also covered the Teesta Barrage master plan, the China-Myanmar-Bangladesh Economic Corridor, and Chinese investment projects in Bangladesh. The opposition leader sought China’s assistance in resolving the Rohingya crisis and facilitating the repatriation of displaced people.

Multiple explosions were reported in Damascus on July 7, 2026, during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Syria. According to a security source cited by Reuters, the blasts occurred near the hotel where Macron was staying. The exact cause of the explosions remains unknown, and witnesses described the city shaking from the sudden blasts.

Macron is in Damascus to meet Syria’s interim president Ahmad al-Shara and other senior officials. Local sources reported that one explosion also struck the headquarters of the Syrian Ministry of Tourism, injuring several people. Syrian state media Al-Ikhbariya said the explosions occurred while al-Shara was welcoming Macron at the presidential palace.

The French presidential office, the Élysée Palace, stated that Macron did not personally hear any explosions while en route to his meeting with al-Shara. Authorities have not yet provided further details on the incident or its perpetrators.

Sixty-nine tourists have been stranded at Nafakhum waterfall in Thanchi upazila of Bandarban after several days of rainfall caused the Sangu River to swell, cutting off access to the upazila headquarters. The affected areas include Padma Jhiri, Raja Patar, Amiya Khum, Nafakhum, and Remakri. Local guides and five engine-powered boats have been dispatched to bring the tourists back safely, according to Clement Tripura, general secretary of the Tourist Guide Welfare Association.

In response to the situation, the Thanchi upazila administration has issued an emergency notice banning travel to all tourist centers, hill trails, river routes, remote areas, and risky locations. A tourist from Dhaka, Ashraf, said their group was unable to return the previous day due to strong currents but managed to come back today. Another guide, Gorbel Tripura, reported that some tourists remain in Nafakhum and other nearby spots, while his group has safely returned.

Authorities are monitoring the situation as rescue efforts continue amid rising water levels and travel restrictions in the region.

Police in Fulgazi upazila of Feni district have arrested three individuals accused of embezzling about Tk 5.1 million from government funds through cheque forgery. The suspects—former stenographer-cum-computer operator Partha Sarathi Pal, current office assistant Md. Firoz, and Noor Islam—were detained on Tuesday morning. The alleged fraud involved altering the amount and wording on 26 cheques issued for upazila development projects.

According to police and upazila administration sources, the irregularities were discovered when the acting administrator and Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Fahriya Islam reviewed financial records during a handover process. Discrepancies between cheque counterfoils and bank withdrawals revealed that the amounts had been inflated after obtaining the UNO’s signature. The scheme reportedly continued for about a year until March of the current year.

A case was filed by Abdul Halim Chowdhury Sujon, a stenotypist-cum-computer operator at the upazila office. Police said the accused have given confessional statements during preliminary interrogation, and relevant financial documents are being verified for further legal action.

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Walmart reduced product prices at his administration’s request. In a social media post, Trump said the retail giant agreed to lower prices, including a 15 percent cut on ground beef, to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary. However, Walmart’s official statement made no mention of any government involvement, saying the decision was aimed at giving customers and Sam’s Club members better value during the summer season.

The announcement comes as Trump faces criticism over rising inflation during his tenure, which increased from 3 percent to 4.2 percent over the past year. The president has blamed Democrats for high prices and mocked them as “communists” ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. Walmart, which benefited from higher consumer traffic amid inflation, said it would also reduce prices on corn, cherries, ice cream, potato chips, and soft drinks.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, inflation remains elevated, though a temporary truce with Iran has eased oil prices slightly, potentially reducing pressure on consumers.

Continuous heavy rainfall over several days has triggered hill torrents and tidal water intrusion through broken embankments, flooding vast areas of Banshkhali in Chattogram. At least 20,000 people in areas including Chanua, Shekherkhil, Napora, Chambal, Shilkup, Jaldi municipality, Premashia, Kadamrasul, and Pukuria have become waterlogged. Thousands of homes are submerged, leaving residents unable to cook and forcing many into hunger. Fish farms and rural roads have also been inundated, cutting off communication in several villages.

Local social workers and union officials reported that entire neighborhoods such as Madhukhali and Napora are isolated, with key roads and bamboo bridges submerged or damaged. Complaints have surfaced that fishing nets placed in sluice gates are obstructing water flow. Residents have urged immediate government intervention and road repairs to restore access and prevent further damage.

In coastal areas like Khan Khanabad and Baharchhara, tidal water has damaged croplands and homes, raising fears of worsening conditions if embankments are not repaired promptly.

Widespread rainfall continued across Bangladesh on July 7, 2026, as a monsoon low over the Bay of Bengal caused heavy downpours in coastal areas including Chattogram. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) reported that the low pressure remained strong, prompting authorities to maintain local cautionary signal number 3 at all maritime ports. Fishermen and trawlers in the northern Bay were advised to stay near the coast and navigate carefully due to rough sea conditions.

According to the latest BMD forecast signed by meteorologist Khondoker Hafizur Rahman, the monsoon depression had weakened into a well-marked low over eastern Madhya Pradesh after moving northwest from Odisha and Jharkhand. However, pressure variations over the northern Bay continued to generate gusty winds. Over the previous 24 hours, Chattogram recorded 283 millimeters of rain, Kutubdia 195, Sandwip 167, Bandarban 128, and Ambagan 177, while Dhaka saw 14 millimeters.

The BMD warned that heavy to very heavy rainfall may persist for 48 hours in Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions, potentially disrupting daily life and flooding low-lying areas. The department said it is monitoring conditions continuously and will issue updates as needed.