Police in Khulna arrested a local Labour Party leader and his associate for alleged misconduct with officers at Sonadanga Model Police Station. The incident occurred when the two attempted to secure the release of two individuals detained in a drug case. Police stated that the arrested leader, identified as Mostafa Sheikh Dulal, secretary of the party’s Ward 18 unit, and his associate Shariful Islam were intoxicated at the time. Both were later admitted to Khulna Medical College Hospital for treatment.

According to police, Dulal and his group arrived at the station around 12:45 a.m. and tried to meet the detainees. When officers refused, Dulal allegedly requested Sub-Inspector Nadim Mahmud to release them, but after being told the suspects would be sent to court, he and Shariful verbally abused the officers. Police then detained both men for disorderly conduct.

Following the arrest, the Khulna city Labour Party expelled Dulal from the organization. The city unit president said the decision followed party policy that no one involved in criminal activity would be spared.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed as false the reports claiming that U.S. President Donald Trump asked him not to carry out attacks on what Israel calls terrorist tunnels in Lebanon. Speaking at a cabinet meeting, Netanyahu said that media reports suggesting Trump had advised against such action were completely fabricated and amounted to fake news.

According to Israeli media cited in the report, Netanyahu clarified that Trump never discussed the issue with him, nor did he seek any advice from the U.S. president on the matter. He emphasized that Israel takes actions based on its own judgment and national considerations.

The statement comes amid ongoing regional tensions, with Israel maintaining that its operations against cross-border tunnels are part of its security measures. Netanyahu’s remarks appear aimed at countering speculation about U.S. influence over Israeli military decisions.

At Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, 61 passengers of a Malaysia-bound Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight failed to board after collecting their boarding passes. The incident occurred on Saturday night when flight BG-386 departed without 76 passengers. Immigration officials had earlier offloaded 10 passengers and stopped five others at the boarding gate due to visa discrepancies. Following the detection of fake visas, dozens of passengers disappeared from the airport.

Airport sources said the passengers were likely attempting to travel illegally under a scheme known locally as “body contract,” involving forged or mismatched travel documents. Intelligence officials suspect a network that may include airline and airport staff facilitated the process. Most of the passengers were reportedly seeking employment in Malaysia using tourist visas.

Authorities, including the airport’s executive director and intelligence agencies, are investigating the incident to identify those involved. Police’s Special Branch noted that some travelers were exploiting the potential reopening of Malaysia’s labor market to enter the country illegally.

Professor Dr. Mamun Ahmed, Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of renowned academic, researcher, and essayist Professor Abul Kasem Fazlul Haque. The condolence message was issued on Sunday, noting that the passing of the former president of Bangla Academy and ex-chairman of Dhaka University’s Department of Bangla marks the loss of a distinguished figure in the nation’s education, literature, and intellectual spheres.

According to the UGC Chairman, Professor Haque made significant contributions to higher education, research, and literary development over more than four decades. His efforts to promote the Bengali language, free thought, and national culture were described as particularly memorable. His writings and research are expected to remain valuable sources of knowledge and inspiration for future generations.

Professor Mamun Ahmed also highlighted Haque’s honesty, humility, and dedication to students, noting that his sincerity and depth of knowledge earned him lasting respect among peers and learners. He prayed for the departed soul and extended condolences to Haque’s family, colleagues, students, and admirers.

The Bangladesh government has decided to continue providing cash incentives for 43 export products in the 2026–27 fiscal year, maintaining the same rates as before. A circular issued by Bangladesh Bank on Sunday confirmed that no new sectors were added to the list. The incentives, ranging from 0.30 percent to 10 percent depending on the product, will apply to goods shipped between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027, subject to compliance with foreign exchange regulations and documentation requirements.

According to the circular, export-oriented domestic textile industries will receive a 1.50 percent cash incentive as an alternative to duty drawback and bond facilities, while exporters to the Eurozone will get an additional 0.50 percent. Other eligible sectors include handmade products from natural fibers, frozen fish, agricultural goods, halal meat, leather goods, furniture, plastic, paper, pharmaceuticals, software, and IT products, each with specific incentive rates.

The continuation of the same incentive structure as the previous fiscal year indicates the government’s intent to sustain export competitiveness and support diverse manufacturing and agricultural sectors.

The government has announced a major reshuffle in the senior ranks of the Bangladesh Police, appointing new Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) in three key ranges including Dhaka. According to a circular issued on Sunday, July 5, 2026, by the Public Security Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs, six officers of DIG rank have been assigned new responsibilities. The order, signed by Deputy Secretary Tawsif Ahmed, stated that the changes were made for administrative needs and in the public interest.

As per the circular, DIG Md. Iqbal Hossain of the Special Branch has been appointed as the new DIG of Dhaka Range. Barishal Metropolitan Police Commissioner Md. Ashiq Saeed has been transferred to Rajshahi Range, while DIG Md. Mostafizur Rahman of Barishal Range will now serve as DIG of Khulna Range. DIG Abu Raihan Muhammad Saleh from the Police Headquarters’ Administration Branch has been made Commissioner of Barishal Metropolitan Police. DIG Md. Rezaul Haque of Khulna Range has been moved to Industrial Police, and DIG Mohammad Shahjahan of Rajshahi Range to the Armed Police Battalion.

The reshuffle follows a series of senior-level transfers initiated since the BNP government took office, aimed at improving administrative efficiency and strengthening law enforcement leadership.

Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar has strongly condemned the killing of party leader Samrat Hossain Bappa in Dupchanchia and demanded exemplary punishment for those responsible. In a statement issued to the media on Sunday, he said that on June 25, armed assailants allegedly hired by BNP leader Abdul Karim Akand attacked Rafik Akand and his family in Velurchak village over a land dispute. When Bappa tried to protect his father, he was fatally struck on the head, and his elderly mother, Josna Begum, was also injured. After remaining unconscious in a Dhaka hospital, Bappa died on July 4.

Golam Parwar stated that no political identity or social status should shield criminals from justice. He welcomed the arrest of Abdul Karim Akand and his wife but urged authorities to apprehend all other named and unnamed attackers mentioned in the case. He also prayed for the deceased’s soul and expressed condolences to his bereaved family and colleagues.

The statement called on law enforcement to ensure swift arrests and exemplary punishment for all involved in the killing.

Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) central president Rakibul Islam Rakib stated that during the anti-fascist movement in July 2024, their activists set fire to Awami League offices across the country. He made the remark on Saturday at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center in Agargaon, Dhaka, while addressing the 'July National Conference 2026' organized to mark the anniversary of the July-August uprising, mourning, and victory.

Rakibul added that on August 4, JCD, Jubo Dal, and BNP played leading roles in driving out Chhatra League members from areas including Jatrabari and Shahbagh. He also mentioned that leaders of the anti-discrimination student movement had sought their cooperation, which they provided fully.

At the same event, Abu Hossain, elder brother of Abu Sayeed—the first martyr of the mass uprising—demanded swift execution of the verdict in his brother’s murder case. He urged for rehabilitation of affected families, preservation of July’s memories, and special initiatives to increase employment in northern regions.

The Islamic Foundation has urged the public to remain cautious about fake recruitment advertisements circulating on social media under its name. In a press release signed by Public Relations Officer Billal Bin Kashem on Sunday, the foundation clarified that a notice titled 'Teacher Recruitment 2026 under Mosque-Based Child and Mass Education Program for Moral and Religious Development' is entirely false and baseless.

According to the statement, the Islamic Foundation has no connection with the circulated advertisement. It emphasized that all official recruitment notices are published only through the foundation’s official website and national newspapers. The organization warned that a group of fraudsters is using the fake notice to deceive people with false promises of employment and urged everyone not to engage in any financial transactions with such groups.

The foundation’s advisory aims to protect the public from financial scams and misinformation spread through social media platforms.

After nearly five months of suspension, maritime cargo transport between Iran’s Dayyer port and Qatar’s Al-Ruwais port has resumed. The route had been temporarily halted due to wartime conditions that disrupted regional trade. According to Iran’s commercial attaché in Doha, Abbas Abdolkhani, the resumption followed coordinated efforts between the Iranian embassy in Doha and relevant Qatari authorities.

Both Dayyer and Al-Ruwais ports are key hubs for regional commerce. During the conflict, Dayyer port suffered multiple attacks, severely affecting cargo movement along the route. Al-Ruwais serves as one of the main entry points for Iranian exports to Qatar, making the reopening of this sea route significant for bilateral trade.

The renewed operation is expected to reduce transportation costs and improve the speed and efficiency of goods delivery between the two countries. The report also noted that Qatar continues to play a mediating role between Iran and the United States in efforts to ease recent tensions.

Saudi Arabia has deported 12,292 foreign nationals for violating residency, labor, and border security laws, according to a statement from the Interior Ministry cited by Gulf News on Sunday. The deportations are part of intensified nationwide operations aimed at curbing illegal stay and border-related offenses.

The ministry further reported that 16,912 individuals have been referred to their respective diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents, while 4,174 others are completing ticketing and reservation procedures before deportation. Authorities warned that aiding illegal border crossers—through transport, shelter, or any form of assistance—is a serious crime punishable by up to 15 years in prison, fines of up to one million Saudi riyals, and confiscation of vehicles or property used in the offense.

Between June 25 and July 1, joint security operations detained 15,591 people, including 7,759 for residency violations, 4,488 for border security breaches, and 3,344 for labor law offenses.

Six commercial vessels changed their planned routes in the Strait of Hormuz due to patrols by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, according to maritime intelligence firm Windward. The ships were originally scheduled to pass through the Omani corridor but diverted to alternative routes following the IRGC’s presence in the area.

Windward reported that two of the ships moved toward Iran, while the remaining four returned deeper into the Gulf region. The IRGC naval units have been issuing radio warnings to vessels navigating outside the routes Iran designates as ‘safe.’ These warnings are part of the IRGC’s ongoing patrol operations in the strategic waterway.

The report highlights increased monitoring and control by Iranian forces over maritime movements in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping passage. The situation underscores heightened caution among commercial operators transiting the area.

An HSC examinee named Prantik Goswami Rangan, aged 17, died in a motorcycle accident in Gangachara upazila of Rangpur on Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 8 a.m. at Shahpara Mor area on the Paglapir road when the motorcycle he was riding lost control and hit a roadside tree. Prantik was the only son of Pradip Chandra Goswami from Ramanagarpra village and a student of Dhantala Reaz Uddin School and College.

According to local residents and family sources, he was heading to Paglapir market for personal work when the accident took place. The Officer-in-Charge of Gangachara Model Police Station, Abdus Sabur, confirmed the incident and said that an unnatural death case has been filed in connection with the accident.

Police have initiated standard legal procedures following the filing of the case, and no further details were provided in the report.

The National Citizens Party (NCP) will hold a major rally in Kaliganj, Gazipur, on Monday to mark the second anniversary of the July mass uprising. The event, part of the party’s July march, will begin at 4 p.m. at the Kaliganj bus stand. NCP convener and opposition chief whip Nahid Islam, who announced the one-point demand during the July uprising, will attend as the chief guest.

Other senior leaders scheduled to attend include NCP member secretary Akhtar Hossain, chief organizers Sarjis Alam and Hasnat Abdullah, National Youth Power president Advocate Tarikul Islam, organizational secretary Rifat Rashid, and joint chief organizer Advocate Ali Naser Khan. Local NCP leaders from Gazipur district and city units, including MM Shoaib, Abdullah Al Muhim, Khondaker Al Amin, and student leader Bashir Ahmed Apu, are also expected to participate.

The gathering aims to commemorate the July Revolution and demonstrate party unity through participation from central, metropolitan, and district-level leaders and affiliated organizations.

The Amar Bangladesh Party (AB Party) has expressed deep grief over the death of Professor Abul Kasem Fazlul Huq, a noted writer, researcher, academic, and intellectual. In a joint condolence message, party chairman Mojibur Rahman Monju and secretary general Barrister Asaduzzaman Fuad described him as a courageous and uncompromising voice in Bangladesh’s intellectual sphere who dedicated his life to advancing national consciousness, democracy, justice, cultural dignity, and independent thought.

The leaders said Professor Huq stood firmly against fascism, authoritarianism, and restrictions on freedom of expression, never compromising in times of crisis. His writings and speeches, they noted, would continue to inspire younger generations toward free thinking, self-awareness, and democratic ideals. As a professor in the Department of Bangla at Dhaka University, president of Bangla Academy, and a distinguished author, he made significant contributions to the nation’s literature, culture, and education.

The AB Party leaders prayed for the departed soul and conveyed condolences to his bereaved family, colleagues, students, and admirers.