Presidential Politics: BNP has nominated Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as its presidential candidate for the Aug 20 election, after he resigned as secretary general; Jamaat’s alliance partner Oli Ahmad has also filed nominations, setting up a high-stakes contest. Law & Order: Dhaka’s police crackdown continues, with 45 held in Mirpur and 72 arrested (including 53 alleged Awami League activists) in Bhatara and Uttara, while the IGP urged stronger, politically neutral policing. Legal Aid: NLASO says it recovered Tk 387.82 crore in compensation for indigent litigants and disposed of 240,720 cases at government expense since 2009. Energy Crisis: Bangladesh faces severe power cuts (often 8–10 hours), prompting shop closures by 8 pm and renewed calls for help as gas shortages bite. Dhaka Mobility: DSCC plans to restrict battery-powered rickshaws to designated zones to curb congestion and violations. Bangladesh–India Diplomacy: Tarique Rahman’s India visit is still “not finalised,” with timing tied to talks and the Hasina extradition issue. Sports (Politics-adjacent): Tanzid Hasan’s maiden Test century in Australia puts Bangladesh in a strong position in the Darwin opener. Security/Extremism: A UN Security Council report says Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent was behind the Red Fort blast and warns of attempts to set up cells in Bangladesh.