Across the haor districts of northeastern Bangladesh, thousands of farmers are losing their only annual harvest to a combination of record pre-monsoon rainfall, breached embankments, and an acute shortage of harvesters and labourers.

The Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP) yesterday called for a clear separation between Members of Parliament and local government institutions, cautioning that overlapping roles undermine accountability and effective governance.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has proposed a 20-year development plan involving about $79 billion to build a major economic corridor from Teknaf to Tentulia with the view to decongesting Dhaka and Chattogram, in line with the BNP’s election manifesto.

A spate of shootings has turned Raozan upazila in Chattogram into what residents call a “terror zone”, with two people killed in similar attacks within 48 hours.

No militant activities exist in Bangladesh now, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said yesterday, dismissing concerns about such groups.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam yesterday told parliament that while the July uprising demonstrated the patriotism of the new generation, corruption allegations have emerged against younger members of the interim government formed after August 5, 2024.

The European Union Election Observation Mission yesterday termed Bangladesh’s 2026 parliamentary elections “credible and competently managed”, but made 19 recommendations to strengthen transparency, credibility, and integrity of future polls.

A recent study identified four areas within Dhaka city -- Uttara–Airport–Bashundhara, Farmgate, Gulistan–Shahbagh, and Shyampur -- as having the highest heat exposure, both in terms of mean and maximum temperatures.

British High Commissioner Sarah Cooke yesterday said the UK, since June 2025, has frozen over £250 million in assets linked to Bangladeshi individuals.

A prosecution witness yesterday told the International Crimes Tribunal-1 that he saw gunfire from a helicopter targeting student protesters during the July 2024 uprising.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday said his government has taken steps to ensure access to justice for all, especially the financially disadvantaged.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed yesterday said since the government assumed office on February 17 this year, a total of 464 murder cases and 666 rape cases have been filed nationwide.

The digital laws recently passed by parliament pose risks to freedom of expression and privacy, said speakers at a conference yesterday, stressing that each law needs to be reviewed to safeguard rights.

At least 83 patients have been undergoing treatment with measles symptoms in Bandarban, including some confirmed cases, as of Monday, according to the district civil surgeon’s office.

US Ambassador to Dhaka Brent T Christensen yesterday dubbed the recently signed Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) between Bangladesh and the Trump administration a genuine partnership that will create opportunities for more trade and investment for both nations.

Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman yesterday said Bangladesh had urged India to normalise the issuance of visas for Bangla-deshi citizens.

Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman yesterday said the government may amend laws to require lawyers to handle at least 10 percent of their cases pro bono, ensuring justice for poor and helpless citizens at no cost.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has effectively been paralysed for nearly two months with its leadership positions remaining vacant during this time.

Discussion held on election report and July charter progress

Court questions authorities’ inaction; seeks explanation on eviction, restoration and compensation