The Bangladesh Police has renamed two of its specialised units: the Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU) and the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC). Under the new names, ATU will now be known as the Special Security Unit (SSU), while CTTC will become the Special Security Unit-DMP (SSU-DMP). Police headquarters sources confirmed the development on Tuesday, July 7.
While all major rivers across the country are currently flowing below danger levels, the Teesta and several other rivers in the northern, north-eastern and south-eastern regions could see a rapid rise in water levels within the next 24 to 72 hours. The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre has said this could cause the Teesta to exceed its danger level and lead to short-term floods in various areas of 12 districts.
The government has described the bomb explosion at the National Citizen Party's (NCP) rally venue in Savar as "deeply regrettable" and said it will conduct an impartial investigation. However, Information and Broadcasting Adviser Dr Zahed Ur Rahman termed NCP Convener and Opposition Chief Whip Nahid Islam's comments on the incident as a "political statement".
The Mugda Tola area of Old Dhaka turned volatile following the beating of a Jagannath University (JU) student. Clashes broke out between a group of university students and local residents. Police resorted to baton-charges to bring the situation under control, leaving several students injured.
The government's commitment to ensuring quality healthcare for the people will be fulfilled, Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has said.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has made an unannounced visit to the Bangladesh Army's summer exercise in Singair upazila, Manikganj, marking the first time a head of government has personally visited a field-level training area and spent extended time with soldiers.