A Dhaka court granted three days’ remand for questioning of alleged shooter Chanchal Molla in the shooting death of Jubo Dal worker Yusuf Ali, also known as Parvez, in Kafrul. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Aminul Islam Junayed issued the order on Saturday afternoon, July 25, 2026.

Investigating officer Yusuf Ali Bhuiya, a sub-inspector at Kafrul police station, produced Molla before the court and sought 10 days’ remand. After the hearing, the court approved three days. No lawyer appeared on behalf of the accused in court, according to the report.

The case alleges that at about 11pm on Friday, Molla and a fugitive armed associate shot Yusuf while he and others, including Kafrul BNP member secretary Md Hafizul Islam Babu, were talking. Yusuf later died while receiving treatment, while vegetable seller Nalam Sardar and pedestrian Md Monir Hossain were seriously injured. Locals detained Molla while he was fleeing, and police said they seized a foreign pistol and four rounds of ammunition. An Arms Act case was also filed at Kafrul police station.

Thousands of protesters at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi celebrated on Saturday after news emerged that Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had resigned amid a continuing movement over alleged question-paper leaks. Demonstrators chanted that the “dictator” had been defeated, danced with national flags, embraced one another and described the resignation as a major success for their campaign.

Pradhan submitted his resignation to the prime minister on Saturday. He said the decision was not a matter of personal dignity and that developments over the past 10 days had deeply disturbed him. Abhijit Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janata Party, led the gathering, waved the national flag and played A. R. Rahman’s rendition of Vande Mataram. Some participants danced to Chak De India, while others carried portraits and posters of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.

Dipke said the resignation showed democratic movements could not be ignored, but declared that the protest was not over. He demanded 1 crore rupees in compensation for families of students who died by suicide after the paper leaks, an inquiry into police conduct during the July 20 protest, and action against those responsible. Student Ritika urged continued protests until education reforms are promised.

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintu said there was no political motive behind the president’s resignation, stating that the president stepped down voluntarily and had the right to resign. He made the remarks on July 25, 2026, as chief guest at the oath-taking and inauguration ceremony for the new committee of the Feni Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Mintu said national development and employment would not be possible without trade, commerce and investment. If businesses are given proper opportunities to operate, he said, jobs can be created for unemployed young people as well as educated and semi-educated people. He warned that failure to arrange employment for young people could increase terrorism and drug addiction, causing instability and disorder in society.

The minister said political and social stability must be ensured to secure economic prosperity and called for a favorable environment for investment. Describing drugs and teenage gangs as nationwide problems, he urged opportunities for young people’s physical and mental development. He also expressed hope for projects to address Feni’s Lalpul crossing, the Musapur regulator issue, and construction of a medical college.

A couple were killed in an alleged stabbing by their son in Kunirbil Ward No. 3 of Haildhar Union in Anwara, Chattogram. The incident occurred at about 2:30pm on Sunday. The victims were identified as Swapan Dasgupta, 65, and his wife Kalpana Dasgupta, 55.

Police arrested their son, Rimon Dasgupta, 42, in connection with the killings. Local union parishad member Mohammad Mojaher said Rimon had been addicted to drugs for a long time and had previously been kept at a drug rehabilitation centre.

Police recovered the bodies from the scene and sent them to a morgue for post-mortem examinations. Anwara police station officer-in-charge Junayet Chowdhury said officers quickly reached the location after receiving information and arrested Rimon. The investigation into the incident is continuing, police said.

Bangladesh’s High Court has directed the Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate alleged share fraud involving former president Md Shahabuddin Chuppu and JMC Builders in relation to Islami Bank, according to Amar Desh. The report said Chuppu was allegedly involved in purchasing the bank’s shares through fraud as an owner and representative of JMC Builders.

Amar Desh reported that JMC Builders was owned by S Alam, while Shahabuddin Chuppu held rights to the shares. It also alleged that money used to buy the shares was looted from First Security Islami Bank, another Islamic bank described in the report as having been taken over by S Alam.

The report said Chuppu served as an Islami Bank director and later as vice chairman and held other important responsibilities as JMC Builders’ representative. It said Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit findings named Chuppu and other company members as accused. Based on that report, the High Court instructed the ACC to investigate the matter and take legal action against those responsible.

Police arrested Jubo Dal leader Arif Pradhan in Meghna upazila of Cumilla over allegations that he married his niece while already having a first wife and two children. The report, published on July 25, said he was detained around 11:30am on Saturday from Chhowanir Mor beside Thana Road.

Arif Pradhan, 38, is the son of Alauddin Mia of Titirchar village in Chalibhanga union. He is a member of the upazila Jubo Dal convening committee and member secretary of Chalibhanga union Jubo Dal. His first wife, Mosa. Liza Akter, filed a case in a Cumilla court over the matter.

According to the case complaint, Pradhan married the daughter of a neighbouring paternal cousin, described as his niece by relation, while his first wife and two children were living. Meghna police investigating officer Md Aminul Islam said a court had issued an arrest warrant against Pradhan in the case filed by his first wife. The case was filed under the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act.

Bangladesh’s Cabinet Division issued notifications announcing President Md Shahabuddin’s resignation and assigning parliamentary Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, Bir Bikram, to perform presidential duties. The separate notifications were issued on Friday and published on Saturday, according to the report.

A notification signed by Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Gani said Shahabuddin relinquished his office on Friday under Article 50(3) of the Constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. It said the resignation would take effect immediately.

A second notification said that, following Shahabuddin’s departure from the presidency, Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed would perform the president’s duties under Article 54 of the constitution until a subsequent president is elected. The order placing him in charge also took immediate effect.

Climate activist and educator Sonam Wangchuk called Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation a “victory for democracy” in his first reaction after the announcement. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Wangchuk said democracy comes from the streets and described the outcome as a victory of peace, patience and perseverance. The report was published on July 25, 2026.

Wangchuk shared a photograph from a hospital bed showing a V sign. He congratulated the satirical political organization Cockroach Janata Party, or CJP, which led the movement, as well as the country’s youth. He also thanked citizens from across the country for overcoming fear and joining the protests.

Wangchuk joined the CJP-called movement on June 28, demanding Pradhan’s resignation and reform of the education system. He began a hunger strike and ended it on Thursday night after 26 days, following government assurances of parliamentary discussion on question-paper leaks, no legal action against protesting students, and compensation for families of students who died by suicide over the leaks. He said the movement would now shift from accountability toward education-system reform.

Advocate Sajeda Begum Sonia has alleged that she faced insulting conduct and comments from a judge over her hijab and niqab during a hearing at Chattogram’s 8th Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court. Her social media post about the incident, which she said occurred on Thursday, prompted public discussion. The Chattogram District Bar Association’s general secretary described the matter as a misunderstanding.

In her post, Sonia said appearing before the court in modest, professional attire in accordance with religious rules should not be an offence. She said courts are places for justice and dignity, and that lawyers should not face discriminatory treatment because of their clothing. She also argued that attire cannot measure a person’s intellect, professionalism, or respect for the court.

Sonia later removed her initial post after saying Bar leaders, including General Secretary Moin Uddin, had initiated steps toward a respectful resolution. She said they would meet the concerned judge on Sunday and expressed hope that lawyers’ dignity and religious freedom would be ensured. Moin Uddin said all concerned would meet on Monday to discuss the issue and seek a resolution through dialogue. Sonia said she would wait until Monday before speaking further.

Police recovered roughly a sack of abandoned ammunition from a drain in the Bayezid police station area of Chattogram. City Corporation sanitation workers spotted the items while cleaning a drain in Banglabazar, on Lane 5 of the BSRM area, on Saturday afternoon, and informed police. Bayezid police then went to the site and recovered the sack.

Police said the recovered ammunition was not fresh. Mohammad Hasan Mostafa Swapan, deputy commissioner of Chattogram Metropolitan Police’s North Division, said ammunition generally has two parts: a cartridge casing and a bullet or projectile. He said the sack contained one of those two parts, without specifying which part was found.

The deputy commissioner said further details would be known after examining the scene. Police have begun an investigation to determine where the ammunition came from, why it was left in the drain, and who may have been involved. The source did not state the quantity of individual items recovered or identify any suspects.

Police in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj, filed a case under the Anti-Terrorism Act against leaders and activists of Jubo League, Chhatra League and Swechchhasebak League over allegations of preparing an anti-government march and conspiring against the state. The case names 18 people and includes another 30 to 40 unidentified accused, bringing the total to as many as 58 people.

Sub-Inspector Masum Billah of Siddhirganj police station filed the case on Thursday night. According to the case statement, police received secret information on the morning of 22 July that activists of a banned organisation had gathered in the Madaninagar area to hold an anti-government procession and chant slogans. The accused fled when police conducted an operation at the site, the statement said.

The case statement, citing local information and police investigation, alleges that those accused were active members or supporters of the banned organisation and had assembled to conduct anti-government activities and destabilise the country. Named accused include Tati League president Liton, Swechchhasebak League leader Jahir, Jubo League president Nazrul Islam and Chhatra League leader Habibur Rahman Habib. Police arrested Masud Mia and Rahul, while operations to arrest others continue.

Sports State Minister Aminul Haque visited the athletes’ camp of Bangladesh’s Commonwealth Games contingent in Glasgow, United Kingdom, to encourage participating athletes and officials. The report, published on July 25, 2026, said the visit came at an important time as the competition was set to begin.

Haque expressed hope that every Bangladeshi athlete would demonstrate the fullest reflection of their talent and training. He wished success for the entire contingent and voiced strong confidence that the team would enhance the country’s reputation in the international arena through dedication and pride.

According to the report, the minister’s direct presence created renewed enthusiasm among the Bangladesh contingent. His visit and motivational message are expected to strengthen the athletes’ mental resilience and confidence as they prepare for the main contest.

Students of Naogaon Government Polytechnic Institute held a human chain in Naogaon to express solidarity with ongoing student protests in India. The event was held at 11am on Saturday at the institute’s main gate, with students from several departments participating. They voiced support for the protesting students in India and for what they described as their legitimate demands.

The programme was chaired by Rahad Hasan Akash, president of Naogaon Youth Club and a student at the institute. He said the gathering was not directed against any country, but supported students’ rights, a transparent education system and peaceful freedom of expression. He condemned the use of force in the Indian student movement and called for the release of detained students and compensation for those injured.

Akash also urged swift reforms to address corruption and irregularities in Bangladesh’s education system, calling for proper recognition of merit, hard work and honesty. Participants chanted demands for accepting students’ legitimate demands, ensuring their safety and ending violence against them. They displayed placards supporting Indian students. The programme ended peacefully, with participants reaffirming support for democratic and non-violent movements seeking students’ legitimate demands.

Cockerroach Janata Party founder Abhijit Dipke and a large number of protesters celebrated at Jantar Mantar after Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced his resignation. The report, published on July 25, 2026, said Pradhan declared his resignation on X on Saturday before the third round of talks between the central government and the CJP.

Dipke described the resignation as a symbol of democracy’s victory and said the strength of cockroaches should not be taken lightly. He said no one’s power is permanent in the face of public demands. He also demanded compensation of one crore taka for each family of students who died by suicide in connection with question-paper leaks.

Dipke further called for strict action against police personnel involved in baton-charging protesters on July 20. In his resignation announcement, Pradhan said he had submitted his resignation to the prime minister so that anti-national groups could not exploit the current situation. He said talented students’ futures would not be ruined because of examination-related mafias, adding that he had taken responsibility for the incident from the beginning.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan said journalists must ensure the objectivity of information to maintain professionalism, arguing that neutral work based on facts and data should be the central principle of professional journalism. He made the remarks on July 25 at a Bengal Delta Conference 2026 panel discussion at Hotel InterContinental in the capital.

Swapan said journalism serves as a mirror of society in line with public expectations, and journalists should not become activists. Without proper information and data, a claim is not news but may only be opinion, he said. Speakers at the panel said pressure and challenges facing media differ across South Asian countries, though their effects are often similar, and stressed the need for independent, responsible and professional journalism.

The minister also described protecting people from false, disinformation and misleading information while ensuring freedom of expression as a major challenge. Later, as chief guest at the Global Conference on AI Leadership at the capital's Sonargaon Hotel, he said Bangladesh must keep pace with rapid technological change. He called for effective use of artificial intelligence to improve efficiency in the state, industry and service sectors, and to support innovation, productivity and good governance.