High Court Justice Md. Akhtaruzzaman, currently on leave, has been summoned by the Supreme Judicial Council led by the Chief Justice to explain allegations of misconduct. He is scheduled to appear before the Council on July 1. The President earlier directed a full investigation into the matter on March 23.

US Vice President JD Vance has claimed that Iran relocated 408.6 kilograms of uranium—enough to build at least 10 nuclear bombs—before recent American airstrikes. Labeling the strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites as futile, Vance stated that the uranium had already been removed. Prior intelligence from Mossad on June 21 warned that Iran could develop a nuclear bomb within two weeks. Satellite imagery taken before the early Saturday strikes showed 16 trucks outside the Fordow nuclear facility, which is built inside a mountain and considered vulnerable to missile attacks.

Following the downfall of the fascist Awami League regime on August 5 last year through a mass uprising, an interim government was formed under Dr. Muhammad Yunus on August 8. To commemorate this historic transition, the government has declared August 8 as “New Bangladesh Day.” Additionally, July 16—the day student Abu Sayeed was killed by police in Rangpur during the uprising—has been designated as “Shaheed Abu Sayeed Day.” Both days have been officially included under Category B of the Cabinet Division's directive on national and international observances.

The Ministry of Agriculture has temporarily suspended three BCS cadre officials allegedly affiliated with the BNP. The suspended officers are Dr. Muhammad Mahbubur Rashid (assigned to Meherpur Horticulture Centre), Mohammad Golam Mostafa (Seed Certification Officer, Moulvibazar), and Md. Rezaul Islam Mukul (Deputy Director, DAE, Habiganj). They were accused of violating civil service rules.

The first central council of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement has elected Rifat Rashid as President and Md. Inamul Hasan as General Secretary. Mainul Islam has been chosen as Organizing Secretary, while Cynthia Jaheen Ayesha was named Spokesperson. Voting began at noon and continued until 5 PM on Wednesday.

Lemon prices in Bangladesh have hit a historic low due to a bumper harvest and increased cultivation. Sellers report a wide variety of lemons now flooding markets, with prices as low as Tk 10 for 20 small lemons. Wholesale prices range from Tk 40 to Tk 400 per hundred, depending on size and quality. Production has risen 25% in five years, with cultivation up 40%. Experts warn oversupply may harm farmers, urging region-specific planning to balance demand and supply.

Authorities demolished the illegal Kohinoor Steel shipbreaking yard built on 7.10 acres of forest land in Sitakunda’s Tulatoli area. Despite multiple notices, the company continued operations without lease or approval. A joint drive involving the Army, RAB, police, and environment officials reclaimed the land. Meanwhile, in Gazipur, 10 decimals of forest land illegally occupied by Nitol Motors were recovered and reforested by the Wildlife Department after stopping unauthorized construction and filing a legal case.

To achieve its renewable energy goals by 2030, Bangladesh must invest approximately $980 million annually, according to a report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). The report emphasizes that meeting these targets requires substantial private sector investment alongside government funding. Challenges such as policy uncertainty, land acquisition issues, and currency risks hinder progress. The government’s new renewable energy policy aims for 20% renewable electricity by 2030 and 30% by 2040, necessitating stable policies and green financing incentives to attract investors.

The NBR Reform Unity Council is organizing a nationwide protest on June 28, calling for the removal of NBR Chairman Md. Abdur Rahman Khan and the repeal of the ordinance separating NBR. The protest includes a “March to NBR” from all tax, customs, and VAT departments across the country. On June 25, officers will stage sit-ins and pen strikes at Revenue Building in Dhaka and their respective offices elsewhere, expressing strong opposition to the current leadership.

Payra Port Authority Chairman Rear Admiral Masud Iqbal announced the port will be fully operational by July 2026 through 19 development components. Speaking at a discussion on June 25, he said the port’s channel depth supports large vessels and may soon reach 10.5 meters with new dredgers. Its proximity to Dhaka, 24-hour river transport, and future six-lane highway will reduce logistics costs. The port has already handled over 500 foreign ships, earning over BDT 2,000 crore in revenue for the government.

Economic Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed has revealed that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) inquired about Bangladesh's national election timeline before approving the fourth and fifth tranches of its loan package.

“Once a probable election timeframe was made public, international financial institutions began releasing budget support. Recently, the World Bank, ADB, AFD, and AIIB have approved loans as well,” he said, noting satisfaction with Bangladesh's reform progress.

On Monday, the IMF Executive Board approved the disbursement of $1.337 billion as part of the fourth and fifth installments of its loan to Bangladesh.

Labour and Employment Ministry Adviser Sakhawat Hossain has clarified that the garment factories currently appearing closed had already ceased operations before August 5. He said, “These factories were not shut down recently. Their owners took loans from banks but neither paid their workers nor kept the factories running. Due to defaults, banks have now stopped financing them.”

He further alleged that many owners have left the country with significant amounts of money. “Not all major factories are closed. If they were, our export volume wouldn’t still be at 17%, and Chattogram Port wouldn’t be struggling to manage the surge in orders,” he added.

He concluded by saying the government might consider offering bank loan facilities if these closed factories are reopened or bought by new investors—but cautioned that such processes would take time.

Advisor Asif Mahmud has broken his silence amid growing controversy, defending himself against allegations from Ishraq Hossain and others. “No one apologized for calling my father a thief, for locking down city hall and causing suffering to over a million people, or for the injuries from violent clashes,” he said. Asif emphasized that while he was accused for expressing concerns over “certain leaders instigating the movement,” those calling for his beheading and continued defamation have never apologized. He warned that history does not forget, and justice—if not immediate—eventually arrives.

In a significant shift, state-appointed lawyer Aminul Gani has withdrawn from representing Sheikh Hasina in her contempt of court case. He has been replaced by pro-Awami League lawyer Amir Hossain. Gani reportedly requested withdrawal himself, which the court granted. The move follows backlash over Gani’s prior Facebook post from August 5 demanding Hasina's execution after her resignation, raising questions about his suitability to defend her in court.

The National Consensus Commission (NCC) has abandoned its original model in favor of a new proposal to create a seven-member Constitutional and Statutory Institutions Appointment Committee. Political analyst Ali Riaz stated that the new committee would exclude the President and Chief Justice, previously proposed members. Instead, it will include the Speakers of both parliamentary chambers and will oversee appointments to key bodies such as the Election Commission, Human Rights Commission, PSC, and Auditor General’s office. The Attorney General and military chiefs’ appointments will remain outside the committee's scope. The Speaker of the lower house will serve as chair.