Key Events from Tuesday: Bangladesh and the World at a Glance

1. BNP Dissolves Committee Following Clash in Raozan
The BNP’s Chittagong North District convening committee has been dissolved following a clash between two groups in Raozan on Tuesday afternoon. Additionally, the party has suspended the position of central Vice Chairman Giasuddin Quader Chowdhury.

2. Bangladeshi-Origin NYPD Officer Hailed as Hero
In the United States, officials have described Bangladeshi-origin police officer Didarul Islam, who was shot dead in New York, as a “hero.” Authorities stated that he died heroically in the line of duty.

3. Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 60,000
Since the onset of war in Gaza, the death toll has exceeded 60,000. In the past 24 hours alone, at least 112 people were killed. The UN-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) has warned that Gaza is currently experiencing the worst famine conditions. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has held an emergency meeting to discuss the Gaza crisis.

4. Asif Nazrul Apologizes for Controversial Remark
Law advisor Asif Nazrul has issued an apology just hours after stating that Sheikh Hasina and her allies committed crimes worse than those of the Pakistani army in 1971. On Facebook, he clarified that he did not intend to downplay the atrocities of the Pakistani forces and apologized to those who misunderstood his statement.

5. Final Voter List to be Published on August 31
Ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Elections, the final voter list is set to be published on August 31.

6. DUCSU Election Schedule Announced
The schedule for the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) election has been announced. Voting will take place on September 9.

7. July Charter Finalization Deadline Set
Ali Riaz, Vice President of the National Consensus Commission, has stated that the final version of the July Charter must be submitted within three days. Akhtar Hossain, Member Secretary of the National Citizens Party (NCP), added that they are reconsidering whether to sign the document if any issues are omitted.

8. Police Warn of AL-Led Law and Order Destabilization Attempt
The Special Branch (SB) of police suspects that the ousted Awami League may attempt to destabilize law and order in Bangladesh, both online and offline, over the 10-day period starting July 29.

9. Deadly Flooding in Beijing Claims 30 Lives
At least 30 people have died in floods in Beijing, China. Authorities have relocated over 80,000 people as a precautionary measure.