Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) is set to host a joint investment and trade summit with China on June 1. BIDA Executive Chairman Ashiq Chowdhury confirmed that 250 Chinese investors and business leaders—representing around 100 companies including 6–7 from the Fortune 500 list—will attend. Delegates will also include top representatives from four Chinese Chambers of Commerce. The Chinese delegation will be led by Commerce Minister Wang Wentao. A similar international investment summit was held in Dhaka in April.

Land Adviser Ali Imam Majumder stated that the integration of digital technologies in land services has significantly improved user satisfaction. “This digital transformation is essential,” he said, emphasizing the need for intensive training in survey and settlement operations at the early stages.

He revealed that the government is now earning an average daily revenue of Tk 10–12 crore through online land services. Services like land registration, land development tax, and record issuance have been fully digitized and made cashless, he added.

Chaired by the Chief Adviser, the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved nine development projects, including a major upgrade of the grid power evacuation system. The total estimated cost for these projects is BDT 11,851 crore. Of this, BDT 8,046 crore will come from government funds, BDT 2,988 crore from foreign aid, and BDT 816 crore from the implementing agencies’ own funds.

Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur has announced that newly printed currency notes will be introduced ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. The new notes will feature historic landmarks of Bangladesh, with no portraits of individuals. Printing of the new Tk 20 note is nearly complete and is expected to be handed over to Bangladesh Bank next week. Printing of Tk 50 and Tk 1,000 denominations will follow shortly. The central bank will decide on the official release date. Dr. Mansur also addressed efforts to repatriate laundered money, stating that international pressure following media reports has led to the freezing of illicit funds, marking a significant first step in the recovery process.

The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka has stated that tourist visa applications will be denied if consular officers believe the primary purpose of travel is to give birth in the United States to obtain citizenship for the child. The embassy reiterated that such intentions are unauthorized. This follows former President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship—an order currently blocked by U.S. courts.

In a statement, the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) has called for a five-day holiday for media outlets during Eid-ul-Azha, arguing that the current three-day leave is discriminatory. Citing the government-declared public holiday from June 5 to June 14, DRU noted that newspaper hawkers also cease operations during this period. The statement, signed by DRU President Abu Saleh Akon and General Secretary Mainul Hasan Sohel, urges the Newspaper Owners’ Association of Bangladesh (NOAB) to address the issue.

The Ministry of Finance has issued a circular announcing an increase in the daily wage for temporary laborers working in government offices. Effective July 1, the maximum daily wage will rise to Tk 800, up from the previous range of Tk 575–600.

In Dhaka and Chattogram City Corporation areas, workers will now earn Tk 800 daily—an increase from the earlier Tk 600 for skilled workers and Tk 575 for unskilled labor. In divisional capitals and other city corporations, the new wage has been set at Tk 750, up from Tk 550–600. For district and sub-district levels, the wage for unskilled laborers will now be Tk 700, compared to the earlier rates of Tk 500–550.

Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Economic Adviser to the government, has expressed concern over increasing public criticism. "Many call us incompetent—that’s fine. Criticism is a part of democracy. But such statements damage our image internationally and create negative impressions," he said.

He added, "There’s been talk of various tax exemptions. Once the budget is released, we’ll face tough questions. It’s not easy to determine what’s socially or publicly acceptable. Still, the IMF couldn’t impose everything they wanted—we’ve reached a workable solution."

Banking expert Masrur Arefin noted, "While there haven’t been major breakthroughs in the past nine months, we’ve succeeded in stopping widespread irregularities and money laundering in the banking sector. That itself is a significant achievement. However, political uncertainty is again on the rise."

According to Indian media, the Government of Bangladesh has cancelled a ₹180 crore contract with Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), a defense ministry-owned enterprise based in Kolkata. The cancellation reportedly follows India’s recent restriction on transporting Bangladeshi goods, including garments, through its land ports. In response, Bangladesh has decided to revoke the order for tugboats that were intended for its Navy.

The Bangladesh Armed Forces issued a public alert via Facebook, stating that a vested group used the official military logo to circulate a fake press release online. The aim was to mislead the public and create discord between the military and civilians. “Do not fall for rumors or misinformation,” the statement read. “Verify information and stay aware.” The false release sharply criticized the government and gained traction online before being debunked.

The UK’s National Crime Agency has ordered the seizure of two properties belonging to Ahmed Shayan, son of Bangladeshi MP and business magnate Salman F Rahman. One is a luxury apartment at 17 Grosvenor Square, purchased for £6.5 million in 2010. The other is a property in Gresham Gardens, North London, bought for £1.2 million in 2011. According to UK electoral data, Sheikh Rehana once resided at the Gresham Gardens property, though her current residency status is unclear.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that a list of suspected illegal Bangladeshi nationals has been sent to Dhaka, with 2,360 individuals awaiting verification. He stated that legal action will be taken against all illegal foreign residents under Indian law. Odisha’s Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan instructed state authorities to coordinate with the central government to identify undocumented Bangladeshis. Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the implementation of a “pushback” policy to deport illegal immigrants without legal proceedings.

During heightened India-Pakistan tensions, Turkey expressed strong support for Pakistan, both ideologically and militarily. Turkey reportedly supplied most of the 300–400 drones Pakistan used to target Indian military and civilian zones during “Operation Buniyanum Marsus” and sent warships to Karachi as a show of force—though it claims it was a “routine port call.” In response, Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We hope Turkey urges Pakistan to halt its support for cross-border terrorism and take verifiable action against terrorist infrastructure.”

Israeli forces reportedly opened fire on a convoy of 35 foreign diplomats near the entrance to Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank. The diplomats, representing the EU, Arab, and Asian countries, were on a fact-finding mission to assess the humanitarian crisis following recent Israeli military operations. The attack has drawn widespread international condemnation. Although Israel claimed that around 100 aid trucks had entered the valley, the UN clarified that distribution remains suspended due to safety concerns.

Following a deadly school bus bombing in Khuzdar, Balochistan, that killed six—including four children—and injured 42 others, Pakistan accused India of orchestrating the attack through its agents. India rejected the claims. Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “Pakistan has developed a habit of blaming India for its internal issues.” Pakistan's military PR wing, ISPR, labeled the attack a "cowardly and heinous act" planned under India's "state-sponsored terrorism."