A seven-year-old boy named Minhaj was killed in a landslide triggered by continuous heavy rainfall in Pekua upazila of Cox’s Bazar. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. on Monday in Khalifa Mura area of Toitong Union’s Ward No. 3. According to local sources, a portion of the hill suddenly collapsed, burying the child under the debris. Despite quick rescue efforts by locals, Minhaj died at the scene. He was the son of local residents Kalim Ullah and Rubi Akter.

Following the tragedy, the area was gripped by grief as relatives and neighbors mourned the child’s death. Pekua Upazila Nirbahi Officer Rafiqul Islam said the administration immediately sent the Project Implementation Officer to the site and began investigating the incident. Authorities have warned residents in landslide-prone areas to move to safer locations.

Project Implementation Officer Kawsar Ahmed stated that public announcements were made urging people in Toitong, Shilkhali, and Barabakia unions living near hill slopes and foothills to relocate to nearby shelters. The administration continues to monitor the situation as heavy rainfall persists, raising further landslide risks.

A diplomatic dispute erupted in Dhaka on Monday during a seminar organized by the Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) when Indian and Pakistani representatives clashed over a map of South Asia. Ambassador Tariq A Karim, adviser at the Center for Bay of Bengal Studies, presented a paper showing a map that prompted protest from Pooja Kumari Jha, Second Secretary (Political and Information) at the Indian High Commission. She objected that the map was inaccurate, asserting that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India. Karim clarified that the map was used only for presentation purposes and did not represent actual borders.

Following the exchange, Pakistan’s Deputy High Commissioner Mohammad Wasif attempted to comment but was not given the floor. After the seminar, he criticized India’s “narrow mindset,” claiming it hindered regional cooperation through SAARC. The incident created discomfort among attendees, some of whom questioned both Jha’s interruption and Karim’s role as keynote presenter.

The Kashmir issue remains the core dispute between India and Pakistan, which have fought three major wars over the region since 1947.

An event marking National Rural Development Day 2026 was held in Nazirpur upazila of Pirojpur, organized by the upazila administration and the local rural development office. The discussion, themed “Developed Villages, Prosperous Nation, Bangladesh First,” took place on Monday morning at the Upazila Agriculture Training Auditorium, with Upazila Nirbahi Officer Sajia Shahnaz Toma presiding.

In her address, the UNO emphasized that rural development should not be limited to infrastructure but must also prioritize education, health, women’s empowerment, and employment generation. She called for coordinated efforts among government and non-government institutions to achieve sustainable progress and highlighted the importance of delivering services to grassroots communities. She also mentioned ongoing initiatives to promote women’s entrepreneurship through proper use of cooperatives and microcredit.

At the end of the event, loan checks were distributed among beneficiaries and students to support rural economic activities. Local officials, freedom fighters, journalists, and representatives from various cooperatives attended the program, expressing optimism that continued rural progress would accelerate national economic growth.

At a rally in Gazipur on Monday, National Citizens Party (NCP) convener and opposition chief whip Nahid Islam MP accused the ruling BNP of deceiving the public by rejecting the July Charter after forming the government. He said that through the national election held after the 2024 mass uprising, citizens had endorsed the charter with a 'yes' vote, and warned that failure to implement it would lead to the government’s downfall.

The event, organized by the Gazipur district NCP as part of a month-long program marking the second anniversary of the July uprising, launched a nationwide campaign of marches and street meetings across 64 districts and 100 upazilas. Nahid Islam also criticized the government’s handling of law enforcement, drug control, and employment issues, and demanded justice for those killed during the July uprising.

Several central and regional NCP leaders attended the Kaliganj rally, which marked the formal start of the party’s July movement activities across the country.

Member of Parliament Nurul Islam Bulbul from Chapainawabganj-3 constituency visited the 250-bed Chapainawabganj District Hospital on Monday afternoon. During the inspection, he toured various departments and later spoke to journalists about the hospital’s operational challenges, highlighting a shortage of doctors and staff that hampers the delivery of comprehensive patient care.

Bulbul stated that the hospital lacks the required number of medical professionals and staff, making it difficult for authorities to ensure full services. He also mentioned that several doctors had recently been transferred from the hospital based on written recommendations by local leaders of a doctors’ association, following controversy involving a private hospital. The MP alleged that these transfers were politically motivated.

During discussions with hospital officials, Bulbul emphasized the need to resolve staffing and service issues promptly to improve healthcare quality in the district.

Students of the Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine (ASVM) at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (ShEkribi) continued their protest for a second consecutive day on Monday, July 6, 2026, boycotting classes and exams. They are demanding investigation into why none of the 18 candidates from their faculty were recommended for the 47th BCS technical cadre despite participating in the viva, and calling for a separate code for combined degree holders along with three other demands.

The sit-in began at 10:30 a.m. under the M. Mahbubuzzaman Building, where faculty members, including Dean Professor Dr. Jahangir Alam and Proctor Professor Dr. Arfan Ali, expressed solidarity with the students. However, students voiced frustration that not all teachers attended. The dean assured that the university and the Public Service Commission (PSC) were taking steps regarding the combined code issue and allowances for intern veterinarians.

Despite the proctor’s request to resume classes to avoid session delays, students rejected the appeal, vowing to continue the boycott until visible progress is made on their four-point demands.

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast moderate to very heavy rainfall across the country for the next two days due to an active monsoon low over the land. The agency has instructed all maritime ports, including Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla, and Payra, to hoist local cautionary signal number three. Inland river ports have been asked to display signal number one as gusty winds are expected in coastal areas.

According to the latest weather bulletin, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions, while other regions may experience light to moderate rain with thunderstorms. The rainfall may continue for 48 hours from Monday afternoon, leading to a slight drop in day and night temperatures. The Met Office also warned of possible waterlogging in Dhaka and Chattogram and landslide risks in hilly areas of Chattogram division.

The five-day extended forecast suggests that rainfall activity may further increase. Fishermen in the northern Bay of Bengal have been advised to remain in safe shelter until further notice.

Industry and Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir visited the Sitakunda factory of Progoti Industries Limited (PIL), a Green Factory Award-winning automobile assembler, on Monday afternoon. He was welcomed by Bangladesh Steel and Engineering Corporation (BSEC) Chairman Md. Anwarul Alam, Additional Secretary Md. Firoz Uddin, and PIL’s Acting Managing Director Mohammad Abu Saim, along with officials, employees, and labor leaders.

During the visit, the BSEC Chairman briefed the minister on the factory’s main production lines and overall operations. He emphasized the importance of modernizing the plant in line with current market demands and presented plans for launching an environmentally friendly electric vehicle (EV) assembly project. The minister expressed satisfaction with the factory’s production capacity and future plans, acknowledging Progoti’s pioneering role in Bangladesh’s automobile industry.

Khandaker Abdul Muktadir assured full policy and administrative support from the government to help Progoti Industries modernize and adopt eco-friendly technologies. He later met with factory officials and workers, encouraging them to continue working with dedication for the company’s progress.

Police in Kolkata’s southern suburb of Baruipur are investigating the death of a Muslim teenage girl whose body was found in a pond on Sunday morning. A preliminary autopsy report released Monday indicates she was alive when placed in the water, as mud and water were found in her lungs. The report also found multiple injuries, including head wounds and signs of sexual assault. Doctors cited excessive bleeding and drowning as probable causes of death, estimating the incident occurred late Saturday night.

Investigators are reconstructing the sequence of events using autopsy findings, CCTV footage, and statements from arrested suspects. Footage showed the girl walking through Suryapur Bazaar on Saturday afternoon, followed by a man identified as Prabhas Mondal. Police later arrested him and others, though their statements have been inconsistent. Prabhas, known locally as an unemployed drug addict, claimed another suspect, Anand Sardar, planned to kidnap the girl for ransom.

Members of West Bengal’s Muslim community have strongly condemned the killing, alleging discrimination under the current state government and demanding justice for the victim.

Millions of people from Iran and abroad gathered in Tehran to attend the final farewell ceremony of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. To accommodate the vast number of attendees, Iran arranged extensive food and beverage supplies across the city. Numerous volunteers and charitable organizations distributed free meals, drinks, and essential services along the procession routes and near the ceremony venues.

Temporary service centers were set up in various locations to provide cold water, tea, juice, bread, rice, and meat dishes. Religious institutions, mosques, and individuals also served food as part of their personal vows, known as nazri. Volunteers reported that they were continuously supplying food and clean water to ease the hardship of mourners participating in the long procession. Basic medical care, rest areas, and guidance services were also made available.

The multi-day state mourning event drew Iran’s top political and military leaders as well as representatives from several countries, marking one of the largest gatherings in Tehran in recent years.

Prime Minister Tareq Rahman has directed authorities to take necessary measures to protect the environment of the Gulshan-Banani-Baridhara Lake and ensure integrated waste management. The directive came during a meeting held on Monday morning at the Prime Minister’s Office in the Bangladesh Secretariat. The meeting focused on verifying sewage connections of buildings in the Gulshan, Banani, Baridhara, and Niketan areas and implementing actions to make the lake pollution-free, according to Deputy Press Secretary Hasan Shiplu.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister emphasized coordinated efforts among relevant ministries, city corporations, and responsible agencies to remove waste, control water pollution, and preserve the environment. Officials informed the Prime Minister that short-, medium-, and long-term plans have been adopted to make the lake pollution-free, including measures to stop direct sewage discharge into the lake.

Discussions also highlighted the importance of establishing a sewage treatment plant (STP) for the lake area and keeping the connected canals clean to maintain water flow. Plans were also discussed to prevent waste from the Korail slum from entering the lake.

A Cox’s Bazar court has sentenced three men to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for attempting to rape an Australian woman tourist. The verdict was delivered on Monday by Rokeya Akter, judge of the Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal-2 in Cox’s Bazar. Each convict was also fined 50,000 taka, with an additional one-month simple imprisonment in case of non-payment. The convicted men are Md Ansarullah, Abdul Gafur, and Belal Uddin, all residents of Ramu upazila. Another accused, cottage owner Kaiyumul Haque Chowdhury, was acquitted due to lack of evidence.

According to the case details, Australian citizen Alyssa Brook Elliot arrived in Bangladesh on December 8, 2019, and stayed at Good Vibe Cottage near Mermaid Beach Resort in Cox’s Bazar. Two days later, the convicts entered her cottage at night and attempted to rape her while she was asleep. She managed to escape and called the national emergency service 999 for help. Police rescued her and provided medical assistance.

The court found the charges under sections 9(4)(b)/30 of the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act, 2000, proven beyond doubt after hearing six witnesses.

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj announced that the government is implementing an integrated and long-term plan to make primary education in Bangladesh world-class. Speaking to the media at Agargaon Taltola Government Primary School after visiting several schools in Dhaka North City Corporation on Monday, he said the plan includes free uniform distribution, technology-based classrooms, a redesigned curriculum, teacher development policies, and infrastructure improvements.

Hajjaj explained that he has been visiting government primary schools across the country for the past four months to assess infrastructure, classroom environments, and teaching quality. Under the ongoing “Drishtinondon” modernization project, deficiencies in Dhaka’s schools are being evaluated. He also mentioned that the curriculum is being simplified and made more student-centered, while a comprehensive teacher policy covering recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and supervision is being developed.

The minister added that technology-driven initiatives such as video lessons, smart classrooms, and instant assessment systems are planned. He emphasized that the goal is not only infrastructure development but also a fundamental improvement in education quality under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami posted verse 24 from Surah Muhammad on its official Facebook page on Monday, quoting a line that questions whether people truly reflect on the Quran or if their hearts are locked. The post came amid global attention to Iran’s use of Quranic verses for diplomatic messaging during mourning events for its late Supreme Leader. Analysts suggest Jamaat’s post carried both religious and political undertones.

According to the report, the verse urges believers to think deeply about the Quran’s meaning rather than reciting it superficially. Jamaat has previously used this verse to imply that those rejecting divine law fail to understand the Quran’s guidance. Analysts interpret the post as a strategic effort to reinforce the party’s vision of an Islamic state and to portray secular or liberal opponents as spiritually misguided.

The verse also serves as internal motivation for Jamaat’s members, encouraging them to assess political realities through Quranic principles and remain active in ideological struggle. Observers view the post as part of the party’s broader effort to link its political mission with religious duty.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of nine people in a landslide triggered by continuous rainfall in Cox’s Bazar on the night of July 5. In a statement issued to the media on Monday, the party’s Secretary General, Mia Golam Porwar, conveyed condolences to the victims’ families and prayed for the recovery of the injured.

Porwar stated that the landslide, which occurred between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m., claimed the lives of residents including Rohingya refugees living in the hilly areas. He blamed Myanmar’s military junta for forcing the Rohingya population to take shelter in vulnerable regions of Bangladesh and urged the international community and human rights organizations to take effective measures to ensure their dignified repatriation.

He further called on the government to provide financial assistance to the affected families and to take precautionary steps to relocate residents living at the foot of hills in Cox’s Bazar and other hilly districts to safer areas.