Barrister Asaduzzaman Fuad, Secretary General of the Amar Bangladesh (AB) Party, said in a recent private television talk show that India suffered a humiliating defeat in the military conflict known as ‘Operation Sindure’. He claimed that during the conflict, Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar sought help from U.S. President Donald Trump to negotiate and calm the situation.

Fuad criticized the Awami League government’s foreign policy of ‘friendship to all, malice toward none’, calling it bogus and meaningless. He argued that neighboring countries like India and Myanmar continuously challenge Bangladesh’s sovereignty and that India is working to reduce Bangladesh’s importance on the international stage. As an example, he cited India’s opposition to Bangladesh in the United Nations General Assembly presidential election and its campaign for Cyprus.

He further stated that China’s stance on the Teesta project sends a strong message to Delhi and that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s assurance to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman reflects China’s commitment to defend Bangladesh’s sovereignty if external interference occurs.

At least 25 inmates have been killed and around 100 injured following a violent clash between two groups of prisoners at a jail in Negombo, a coastal city about 35 kilometers north of Colombo. The incident began on Sunday between convicted prisoners and those awaiting trial, according to police and hospital sources cited by Reuters on Monday.

Authorities said searches inside the prison are ongoing as officials work to confirm the full number of casualties. The Sri Lankan Army spokesperson, Waruna Gamaga, stated that the military has been instructed to remain on standby to assist police if necessary, though they have not yet been deployed.

Local broadcaster Derana TV aired footage showing a heavy police presence outside the prison and a police bus carrying injured inmates away from the facility. The cause of the clash and the current condition of the injured prisoners were not immediately detailed in the reports.

A total of 160 daily wage workers, reportedly aligned with the Awami League, have been prevented from entering the Jamuna Fertilizer Factory in Tarakandi, Sarishabari upazila of Jamalpur for the past 13 days. Factory authorities said the obstruction has disrupted operations in several departments. According to an administrative report, on June 24 a group of outsiders blocked the workers’ entry, prompting an internal investigation that found preliminary evidence supporting the complaint. The factory’s managing director subsequently sent a situation report to the chief of staff at the Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC) on June 25.

The report identified several individuals from nearby villages as being involved in preventing access at multiple points near the factory. The factory’s CBA general secretary stated that Awami League–backed workers had been employed on a daily wage basis for two years and were now being told not to attend work. He added that legal action would follow if assault allegations were proven. The local police officer-in-charge said no written complaint had been filed yet but that the matter was under observation. The upazila executive officer confirmed that the issue was being examined.

A deputy general manager of the factory confirmed that the investigation report had been forwarded to BCIC for further review.

Bangladesh Bank has granted Abdul Monem Sugar Refinery Limited special permission to open import letters of credit (LC) with a 100 percent cash margin, even though the company is a corporate guarantor of a defaulted loan. The central bank issued the directive on Monday, suspending the application of Section 27Ka(3) of the Bank Company Act, 1991, for the company until June 30, 2027. The decision was made under the authority of Section 121 of the same law, with the condition that no financial loss to the government or Bangladesh Bank may result from this facility.

According to the source, Abdul Monem Sugar Refinery is the corporate guarantor of a defaulted loan of Abdul Monem Limited at state-owned Agrani Bank. As of March 2025, Abdul Monem Limited had defaulted loans totaling Tk 698 crore across 24 banks and financial institutions, including Tk 455 crore owed to Agrani Bank. The refinery sought the special LC facility on June 7, citing existing international contracts for raw sugar imports and potential daily penalties of about USD 23,000 if delayed.

The refinery is currently operated by Abul Khair Limited under a sales agreement, marketing sugar under the 'Starship Sugar' brand, though ownership transfer is still pending.

U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited his public dispute with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni by posting an edited photo of her on his social media platform, Truth Social, on Sunday, writing that a restrictive order was needed. The post comes just days before both leaders are expected to attend the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey.

The tension between Trump and Meloni has been escalating in recent weeks. Last week, Trump claimed that Meloni repeatedly asked to take photos with him during the recent G7 summit, a claim Meloni dismissed as completely fabricated. She stated that she has never bowed to anyone and believes in a united and strong West, emphasizing that strong relationships require open and direct communication.

Amid the dispute, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani canceled a planned visit to Washington. Media reports indicate that the rift has deepened particularly over Italy’s reluctance to support U.S. initiatives against Iran.

A Dhaka court has postponed the hearing on showing former Chief Justice A B M Khairul Haque arrested in a case filed under attempted murder and explosives charges at Banani Police Station. The hearing, initially scheduled for July 6, was deferred to July 8 after the case documents were unavailable. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Md Sefatullah set the new date for a virtual hearing, confirmed prosecution sub-inspector Moktar Hossain.

According to the case, during the July Movement on August 4, 2024, protesters were attacked near Mohakhali Setu Bhaban, resulting in injuries to 25–30 people, including Ujjal Mia, who later filed the case. Police recently sought to show Khairul Haque arrested in connection with this incident. He is already on bail in eight other cases, including those related to the caretaker government verdict and Anti-Corruption Commission charges.

Khairul Haque was arrested from his Dhanmondi residence on July 24 last year and remains in custody. Despite multiple bail orders, new arrest applications in separate cases have prevented his release.

On the third day of the ongoing Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations in Bangladesh, 33,129 students were absent and 48 were expelled, according to official statistics released on Monday. The number of absentees and expulsions increased compared to the previous two exam days. On the second day, 27,327 students were absent and 17 expelled, while on the first day, 24,784 were absent and 7 expelled.

The Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee, chaired by Professor Syed Akhteruzzaman of the Dhaka Board, reported that among 997,021 candidates under nine general education boards, 25,034 were absent in the English first paper exam. In the Madrasa Board’s Bangla first paper exam, 5,152 students were absent out of 83,333, and in the Technical Board exams, 2,943 were absent out of 83,776. Expulsions were recorded across multiple boards, with the highest numbers in Dhaka and Cumilla.

This year’s HSC exams began on Thursday across 2,697 centers and 9,439 institutions, involving 1,270,583 students—22,766 more than last year. The written exams will continue until August 8, followed by practical exams by August 15, under CCTV surveillance for the first time to prevent question leaks.

A Muslim girl, around 11 years old, was allegedly raped and murdered in Baruipur, a southern suburb of Kolkata, sparking widespread unrest across West Bengal. Her body was recovered from a pond on Sunday morning after she went missing the previous evening. Police have filed a case under the POCSO Act following a preliminary autopsy report and formed a six-member special investigation team to probe the incident. Three suspects have been arrested, and three others detained. One suspect was reportedly beaten to death by an angry mob. Authorities have imposed restrictions on gatherings under Section 163 to prevent further violence.

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has assured justice for the victim’s family, who are scheduled to meet him at the state police headquarters. Former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s supporters alleged she was prevented by police from visiting Baruipur, a claim denied by state minister Dilip Ghosh. Trinamool Congress leaders, including Abhishek Banerjee, expressed solidarity with the victim’s family and demanded swift punishment.

Members of the Muslim community accused the current government of discrimination and claimed police were detaining Muslims who protested for justice.

Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT) has temporarily suspended its Public Relations Officer, Zinat Zowardar Ripa, for allegedly mocking and demeaning the martyrs of the July uprising. The suspension order, signed by Registrar Dr. Md. Harun-or-Rashid, was issued on Sunday, July 5, 2026, citing violations of the university’s employee conduct and zero-tolerance policy toward political involvement. The order will remain effective until the investigation, disciplinary committee recommendation, and syndicate decision are finalized. Zowardar has been instructed to stay off campus and return all official documents and property.

Earlier, BUBT students held a protest in front of the university’s main gate in Mirpur’s Rupnagar area, demanding her removal and exemplary punishment. Students alleged that Zowardar mocked the killing of children during the July–August period through a Facebook post and disrespected the spirit of the July Revolution. They said such actions dishonor the sacrifices of martyrs Sujan Mahmud and Tahmid Abdullah, who are regarded as campus heroes.

When contacted, Zowardar said she was on leave and unaware of the developments.

Malaysian immigration authorities detained 200 foreign nationals, including Bangladeshi citizens, during a large-scale operation at the Taman Maluri night market in Kuala Lumpur. The raid, named 'Op Kutip', followed two weeks of surveillance based on local residents’ complaints. Officials from the Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya Immigration Departments and the Kuala Lumpur City Hall jointly conducted the operation, which began around 6 p.m.

According to Immigration Director Hamsha Inzau, documents of 500 people were checked, including 407 foreigners and 93 Malaysians. Among those detained were 125 men and 75 women from Indonesia, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Vietnam, China, Pakistan, and India. The detainees are accused of violating immigration laws, such as lacking valid travel documents, overstaying visas, misusing social visit passes, and breaching visa conditions.

Authorities said similar operations will continue in other Kuala Lumpur night markets frequented by foreigners. Action will also be taken against employers, business owners, brokers, and others who shelter or employ undocumented migrants.

The historic Zamindar House in Kalsakathi village of Bakerganj upazila, Barishal, is on the verge of destruction due to years of neglect and absence of preservation initiatives. Built in the late seventeenth century by Janaki Ballav Roy Chowdhury, the estate once symbolized wealth and cultural refinement but now stands as a fading relic of history. Despite its architectural and archaeological significance, no official steps have been taken to protect or restore the site.

The Kalsakathi Zamindar House complex once hosted around thirteen Zamindar families and includes eleven buildings and three temples adorned with intricate terracotta and brick designs. The structures feature tunnels, secret chambers, and ornate carvings of deities and foliage that still attract visitors. However, plaster is peeling off, vines cover the walls, and valuable artifacts are being stolen.

Local residents have expressed concern that without immediate intervention from the Department of Archaeology, this heritage site may disappear entirely, erasing a vital part of regional history and tourism potential.

An opinion piece by Shekhar Gupta argues that India’s national politics is evolving toward a de facto one-party system under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), despite the party lacking an absolute majority in the Lok Sabha. The article claims that the BJP has consolidated power by weakening or absorbing regional parties, leaving the Congress as the only significant opposition. However, with a limited electoral success rate, Congress has failed to present itself as a credible alternative.

The analysis identifies four pillars driving the BJP’s dominance: hardline Hindutva, intensified nationalism, effective welfare programs, and visible infrastructure development. It contends that Congress lacks convincing counter-narratives in these areas and has lost its earlier assertive stance on national security and nationalism. The piece recalls Congress’s past military decisiveness under leaders like Indira and Rajiv Gandhi, contrasting it with the party’s current cautious tone on defense and foreign policy issues.

The author warns that if Congress continues to project weakness on national issues and fails to articulate a distinct vision, India’s emerging two-party dynamic could easily shift into a one-party political order.

A section of an old connecting bridge in Shahjir Para area of Lemshikhali Union, Kutubdia, Cox’s Bazar, collapsed on Monday morning, July 6, 2026, following two days of heavy rainfall. The incident disrupted movement between Lemshikhali and Kaiyarbil unions, causing severe suffering for local residents who rely on the bridge for daily travel.

The decades-old Lemshikhali–Kaiyarbil bridge had long been in a risky condition, forcing thousands of people to cross it on foot as vehicles could not pass. Locals and school authorities said the bridge had been unsafe for years, and the continuous rain caused one side to give way. Lemshikhali Union Parishad Chairman Akhtar Hossain stated that repeated requests for repair or reconstruction had gone unanswered.

Upazila Engineer Abus Uddin confirmed that a proposal for a new bridge beside the old one already exists and that urgent information about the collapse has been sent to higher authorities for necessary action.

Revenue collection at Benapole Customs House, the country’s largest land port, fell sharply in the 2025–26 fiscal year. Against a government target of Tk 11,290 crore, only Tk 6,559 crore was collected, leaving a shortfall of Tk 4,731 crore. The decline coincided with a significant drop in trade volume, as both imports and exports through the port decreased notably.

Data show that total imports through Benapole fell to 1.4 million metric tons in 2025–26 from 1.6 million metric tons the previous year. Revenue also dropped by about Tk 470 crore compared to 2024–25. Traders attributed the shortfall mainly to reduced imports of high-duty goods such as industrial raw materials, electronics, machinery, and chemicals. They suggested that improved digital monitoring, scanning, and anti-corruption measures could curb irregularities.

Port officials said allegations of manipulation in weight scales and other irregularities are under investigation, with legal action promised against those found guilty. The customs commissioner affirmed that strict vigilance is in place to prevent revenue evasion.

Former Member of Parliament for Kishoreganj-5, Afzal Hossain, has been shown arrested in a case filed over arson and vandalism at Dhaka’s Bangabazar Market. The order was issued on Monday, July 6, 2026, by Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md. Jewel Rana. The prosecution was represented by state lawyer Shamsuddoha Suman. The investigating officer, Sub-Inspector Md. Mainul Islam Khan Pulak of Shahbagh Police Station, submitted the petition to show the accused as arrested.

According to the case statement, the incident dates back to April 4, 2023, when a fire at Bangabazar Market caused an estimated loss of Tk 500 crore. The case was filed by Md. Kamal Hossain Ripon, naming Afzal Hossain and 17 others, along with 20 to 30 unidentified individuals, as accused. The investigation officer stated that preliminary findings indicated Afzal’s involvement in the incident, making his formal arrest necessary.

Following the hearing, the court granted the petition and ordered that Afzal Hossain be shown arrested in the case.