A woman named Nasima Akter, aged 27, was killed in a landslide triggered by continuous heavy rainfall in Cox’s Bazar’s Jhilongja Union under Sadar upazila on Tuesday, July 7. The incident occurred around 1 p.m. in the Dorianagar Borochhara area, where her house was buried under a collapsed hillside. Her husband and child were seriously injured and taken to Cox’s Bazar District Hospital, where Nasima was declared dead by doctors.

Cox’s Bazar Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer Tahmina Akter confirmed the incident and said the administration had earlier warned residents in risky hilly areas to move to safer locations, but many did not comply. Continuous rainfall has caused multiple landslides across the district.

According to official information, a total of 11 people have died in landslides across Cox’s Bazar over the past two days, including eight in Ukhiya’s Rohingya camps, two in Cox’s Bazar town, and one in Pekua upazila.

Telecommunication, Information Technology, and Science and Technology Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam announced that the Ruppur Nuclear Power Plant will be connected to Bangladesh’s national grid by the end of August. He shared the update on Tuesday morning during a discussion with ICT and telecom journalists at the ICT Tower in Agargaon, Dhaka.

The minister explained that the government is closely monitoring ongoing projects to prevent wasteful spending and ensure timely completion. As part of this effort, uranium has already been loaded into the nuclear reactor. If all processes proceed as planned, the plant will begin supplying electricity to the national grid by late August.

He also mentioned that, following the Prime Minister’s directive, work will soon begin on creating a “One ID” system that will store all information about a citizen from birth to death.

The Revolutionary Workers Party of Bangladesh has strongly condemned a cocktail attack on the National Citizens Party (NCP) rally held at Tarapur field in Savar, where several party members were injured. In a statement issued to the media on Tuesday, the party’s General Secretary Saiful Haque denounced the incident and held the local administration responsible for failing to prevent the attack.

Saiful Haque stated that the assault occurred in the presence of NCP convener and opposition whip Nahid Islam, describing it as evidence of the country’s deteriorating law and order situation. He expressed concern over the overall security environment, noting that even five months after the formation of the elected BNP government, citizens’ safety remains uncertain. He alleged that criminals, extortionists, and mafias continue to operate across the country, threatening public life and undermining local administration.

The statement urged authorities to identify and arrest the attackers immediately and ensure exemplary punishment. It also called on citizens to unite across political lines to resist ongoing terrorist activities nationwide.

A Dhaka court has sentenced three people to death and two others to life imprisonment for abducting and murdering eight-year-old Mahfuz in Gopalganj’s Kashiani upazila fifteen years ago. The verdict was delivered on Tuesday afternoon by Judge Farzana Yasmin of Dhaka’s Speedy Trial Tribunal-4. Those sentenced to death are Jamal Sheikh, Shamim Sheikh, and Ranjhu Sheikh, while Mahmuda Khanam Usha and Billal Sheikh received life sentences. Each convict was also fined 50,000 taka, confirmed state prosecutor Gias Uddin.

According to the case details, on July 5, 2012, Mahfuz was abducted while walking to a local mosque in Borashur village. The kidnappers demanded ransom, and when it was not paid, they strangled him to death at Mahmuda Khanam Usha’s house on August 20, 2012, and dumped his body in a nearby mahogany grove. Mahfuz’s father was an expatriate in Italy, and the family reportedly had prior enmity with the accused.

Following the incident, Mahfuz’s mother filed a case on July 6, 2012. The case was later transferred to Dhaka’s Speedy Trial Tribunal-4 in December 2013, and the trial began in February 2014, with 23 prosecution witnesses testifying.

Police in Dhaka’s Pallabi area arrested four members of the Ashik gang during a special operation on Monday night. The arrests were made in separate raids led by Sub-Inspectors Sachu Biswas, Jahangir Alam, and Tohakul Islam. Law enforcement recovered locally made sharp weapons from the suspects. The detainees were identified as Dulal Hossain, Kamal Hossain Rubel, Mridul Sarkar, and Shamim Hossain Polu.

According to police information, Dulal Hossain faces eight cases at Pallabi Police Station, including charges of drug dealing, robbery preparation, and attempted murder. Kamal Hossain Rubel is accused in eight cases across several police stations, including Pallabi, Khilkhet, Kotwali, and Mirpur Model, involving drugs, violence, and robbery attempts. Shamim Hossain Polu has six cases against him at Pallabi Police Station for drug-related and theft offenses.

Police said legal proceedings against the arrested individuals are currently underway.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported more than 500 deaths from the ongoing Ebola outbreak, according to the World Health Organization. As of July 4, at least 506 people had died and 1,561 were confirmed infected. The outbreak, officially declared on May 15, is caused by the Bundibugyo strain, for which no vaccine or treatment currently exists. WHO has begun two clinical trials and authorized emergency use of a molecular diagnostic test.

The outbreak’s epicenter is believed to be Mongbwalu in Ituri province, where the fatality rate has reached 50.7 percent. Health authorities have not yet identified the first patient, and thousands of potential contacts remain untraced. The first month of this outbreak has been the deadliest on record. Neighboring Uganda has reported two deaths and 20 confirmed cases.

The situation has been further strained by a strike threat from frontline health workers in Ituri, who cite unpaid allowances, poor working conditions, and lack of supplies. The virus has also spread near North and South Kivu provinces, where conflict and limited access complicate containment efforts.

Six fishermen from Patuakhali have been missing for two days after their fishing trawler sank in the deep Bay of Bengal. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, about 60 kilometers south of the Maudubi area in Rangabali upazila. The trawler had left Panpatti Union in Galachipa upazila on Saturday night with 11 fishermen on board. Following the accident, five fishermen were rescued alive after clinging to broken parts of the trawler and a buoy for nearly six hours before being found by another fishing vessel.

The missing fishermen have been identified as Imadul Khan, Harun, Forkan, Sayed, Al-Amin, and Akkas. Local authorities and the Coast Guard have continued search operations to locate them. According to Galachipa Upazila Nirbahi Officer Abu Zafar Md. Ejazul Haque, the upazila administration is coordinating with relevant agencies to support the rescue efforts.

Search operations remain ongoing as of July 7, with local fishermen assisting the Coast Guard in the rescue mission.

Dr. Sharif Bhuiyan, counsel for the petitioners, stated that the 15th Amendment to the Constitution, which abolished the caretaker government system, amounted to a betrayal of the Constitution and should be entirely repealed. He made the remarks on Tuesday while participating in the hearing of an appeal against a High Court verdict that had declared several provisions of the amendment invalid.

The hearing took place before the Appellate Division, with Attorney General Barrister Md. Ruhul Quddus Kajol representing the state. The appeal hearing began on July 6, 2026. Earlier, on December 11, 2025, a six-member appellate bench led by then Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed had postponed the case until after the 13th National Parliamentary Election.

During the earlier proceedings, several lawyers, including Barrister Sara Hossain, Barrister Ruhul Quddus Kajol, Advocate Mohammad Shishir Monir, and Barrister S.M. Shahriar Kabir, appeared as intervenors, while then Attorney General Md. Asaduzzaman represented the state.

Boat movement between Teknaf and Saint Martin in Cox’s Bazar has been suspended for six consecutive days due to rough weather, severely disrupting daily life on the country’s only coral island. The suspension has particularly affected Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinees who are struggling to reach examination centers.

Local social worker M. Nur Mohammad said that the halt in boat operations has caused extreme hardship for both students and residents. Acting chairman of Saint Martin Union Parishad, Fayezul Islam, stated that the suspension began last Thursday and warned that if it continues, the island could face a serious food shortage. Upazila Nirbahi Officer S. M. Anik Chowdhury confirmed that the suspension is temporary and that authorities have been informed about the students’ situation.

Officials indicated that the resumption of boat services depends on weather improvement, while residents remain concerned about essential supplies and mobility.

A video showing Rajbari Court Sub-Inspector (CSI) Israfil Hossain allegedly accepting a bribe from an individual went viral on social media on July 6, 2026. Following the public outcry and concerns over police image, authorities immediately reassigned him to the police lines. The incident occurred while the officer was seen signing a file and receiving money, which he then pocketed before signaling the person to leave.

When contacted, Israfil Hossain claimed that some advocates with ill intentions might have recorded the video due to strained relations, but he avoided commenting on the alleged money exchange. Several senior lawyers from the Rajbari court accused him of routinely demanding money from bail-released defendants in exchange for processing court documents, delaying their release if payments were not made.

Additional Superintendent of Police (Crime and Ops) Shamsul Haque confirmed that the video had tarnished the police’s reputation and said Israfil was attached to the police lines pending further investigation.

Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP), said the government would soon lose its right to stay in power if it failed to ensure public safety. He made the remarks on Monday night after a bomb explosion occurred at the site of the NCP’s post-march rally in Savar.

Nahid described the incident as a heinous bomb attack intended to kill and criticized the local police for failing to provide security during the political event. He stated that a case was being filed and that police had promised to arrest the suspects quickly. He alleged that the motive behind the attack was political rather than merely a law-and-order issue.

He further claimed that the BNP was directly involved in rehabilitating fascist elements across the country and accused the party of extortion and blackmail through legal cases after August 5. Nahid also suggested that the local MP’s role in the attack should be investigated and held the home minister and prime minister responsible for security failures.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman made an unannounced visit to the Bangladesh Army’s summer training exercise on Tuesday morning in Singair upazila of Manikganj. This marks the first time in the country’s history that a sitting prime minister has personally attended a summer field training session with army personnel. Arriving at 9:20 a.m., he walked across large sections of the 8 Bir unit’s training area under the 9 Infantry Division, observing various operational drills and tactical exercises.

During the inspection, the prime minister toured the “Farm Base,” received briefings from the General Officer Commanding and the Commanding Officer, and watched a live “raid” demonstration. He also visited bunkers, interacted with officers and soldiers about combat strategies, and encouraged troops stationed in camouflage positions. Later, he shared freshly prepared field meals and tea with the soldiers, an interaction that reportedly lifted morale among participants.

In his address, Rahman praised the army’s role in national security and crisis management, urging continued professionalism, discipline, and readiness. Senior military officials and the prime minister’s defense adviser accompanied him during the visit.

A case has been filed at Savar Model Police Station following a cocktail explosion during the National Citizens Party (NCP) July march rally in Savar. The complaint was lodged by Salamat Ullah Rony, member secretary of NCP Dhaka North District. The explosion occurred at the Tarapur field in Savar municipality, injuring four party activists, two of whom were hospitalized. The rally was attended by NCP convener and opposition chief whip Nahid Islam, along with central leaders including MP Akhtar Hossain and Sarjis Alam.

In response, Dhaka District Police Superintendent Shamima Parvin visited the site the same night and formed a three-member investigation committee led by Additional Superintendent of Police (Crime and Ops) Jahangir Alam. The other members include Additional SP (Savar Circle) Asaduzzaman and Officer-in-Charge (Investigation) Nur Mohammad of Savar Model Police Station. The committee has been instructed to submit its report within three working days.

According to Nur Mohammad, the investigation has already begun, though no further details on its progress were disclosed.

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj announced that the government aims to bring all educational institutions under registration by 2027. From 2028, no unregistered institution will be allowed to operate. He made the announcement while addressing a meeting with heads of private kindergarten institutions under Dhaka-13 constituency at Kisholoy Girls’ School and College in Dhaka.

The minister outlined a future education framework that will set a minimum standard for all schools, including Bengali and English medium institutions. English-medium schools will be required to include a certain amount of Bengali instruction, while Bengali-medium schools will emphasize English education. Institutions failing to maintain the set standards will face action. He also criticized the commercial coaching culture, encouraging schools to provide necessary academic support internally.

Hajjaj emphasized the use of technology to create smart classrooms, reducing the need for separate IT labs. He urged schools to establish libraries, promising government support. The minister also mentioned initiatives such as mid-day meals, free notebooks, and sports-based learning to boost student engagement, alongside new micro-training programs and a complaint cell for teachers.

Continuous heavy rainfall has severely disrupted life in the port city of Chattogram. Since Tuesday morning, water has inundated major areas including Agrabad, Chawkbazar, Bakalia, Chandgaon, Patenga, and Kuwaish. Roads have gone underwater, homes and shops have been flooded, and traffic has come to a standstill. Many residents, especially workers, struggled to reach their workplaces due to waterlogging and a shortage of public transport.

The worst-affected areas include Agrabad, Chawkbazar, Bakalia, Kazirhat, Halishahar, Chandgaon, Sunnia Madrasa Road, Akmal Ali Road, Patenga, and Kuwaish. Furniture and goods in homes and businesses have been damaged. According to the Patenga weather office, 330.8 millimeters of rainfall were recorded in the 24 hours up to 9 a.m., while the Ambagan office reported 259 millimeters during the same period. Officials expect the rain to continue for another two to three days.

Chattogram City Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain said that 30 percent of work on the Mirza Canal remains incomplete, which has contributed to waterlogging in parts of the city. He added that city authorities are working continuously to reduce flooding impacts.