Press Secretary Shafiqur Alam said, “The Chief Adviser has proposed the creation of a special fund using looted money. This fund will be used both to compensate depositors and for the welfare of impoverished communities.” He further stated that the volume of recovered illicit funds is substantial, and a policy decision has been made to allocate the entire amount exclusively for the poor, without diverting it to the national budget or other sectors. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting.

Advisor Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan announced that Bangladeshi nationals are now receiving Kuwait visas without needing special permission. The development was confirmed by Kuwait’s Ambassador Major General Syed Tariq Hossain. Although this policy has not been formally announced, Bangladeshis have reportedly been obtaining visas under this relaxed framework for the past week. The ambassador also issued a strong warning against visa fraud. In a separate post, Bhuiyan criticized scheduled banks for charging excessive passport endorsement fees and additional service charges on foreign currency sales, discouraging customers. A new maximum fee of BDT 300 has been set to standardize charges.

Adviser Asif Mahmud confirmed that legal complexities are preventing Ishraq Hossain from being sworn in as mayor. Until these issues are resolved, no final decision can be made. On Facebook, Asif explained that the Election Tribunal issued a verdict violating a High Court ruling that deemed the petition amendment illegal. Since the Election Commission did not participate in the hearing or appeal the decision, the judgment went uncontested. Ignoring legal notices and bypassing the Law Ministry’s opinion, the EC issued a gazette late at night. A writ petition has since been filed against the EC and the Local Government Division. Meanwhile, in a similar Barisal case, the tribunal dismissed the petition based on the same High Court ruling, exposing inconsistencies in the tribunal’s decisions. He questioned the legality and tenure of the mayor's position in light of these developments.

Cultural Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki described the arrest of actress Nusraat Faria as an embarrassing incident. He stated that the government's job is to ensure justice for the real perpetrators of the July massacre and that no one should be arrested without clear initial evidence. Farooki noted that although the case against Faria has existed for a while, he was not aware of any move to arrest her before the investigation concluded. He hinted that the arrest at the airport might have been a result of overreaction following public anger related to former President Abdul Hamid’s departure. “Similar incidents, like one involving Andalib Partha’s wife, are unacceptable,” he added. Farooki expressed confidence that Faria will receive legal remedy.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is scheduled to visit Dhaka in the last week of August. Both countries are making final preparations to ensure a successful state visit. Earlier this month, Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi visited Bangladesh and emphasized the importance of legal migration pathways. PM Meloni previously met Interim Government Chief Professor Muhammad Yunus during the 79th UN General Assembly session.

Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam said actress Nusraat Faria was arrested because a case had been filed against her. However, investigations are ongoing, and she will be released if found innocent. He confirmed that security forces have been instructed to ensure that only the real perpetrators of the July massacre are arrested and that no innocent individuals suffer. The adviser also noted that cattle trucks for Eid-ul-Adha must unload only within designated markets. Additionally, 75 Ansar personnel will be stationed at each cattle market, and bulk movement of goods will be restricted three days before and after Eid.

A Bangladeshi youth, Md. Shamsu Mia (25), was shot by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) at the Bishwambharpur border in Sunamganj. According to the BGB, Shamsu and four others illegally crossed into India early Monday to smuggle goods. Due to a curfew on the Indian side, BSF troops opened fire, injuring Shamsu in the left shoulder. He was rescued and brought back to Bangladesh by his companions and is currently in hiding after receiving medical treatment.

Facing intense pressure from the United States and widespread international criticism, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has allowed humanitarian aid into Gaza. Israeli authorities stated that the move, based on IDF recommendations, is essential for the ongoing war effort and aims to prevent a worsening hunger crisis in Gaza, which could jeopardize Israel’s objectives. Netanyahu emphasized that Israel will ensure the aid does not fall into Hamas’ hands.

Election Commissioner Abdur Rahmanel Masud announced that the Awami League's registration has been suspended. Unless the decision is reversed, the party will not be eligible to contest in upcoming elections. When asked about the legitimacy of an election without the Awami League, he said, "The time to answer that question has not yet come." He assured that the Election Commission is fully prepared to hold elections within the timeline set by the Chief Adviser.

A farmer named Golam Hossain, also known as Batul (52), from Singra, Natore, committed suicide after reportedly losing a significant sum in online gambling. His body was found hanging from a mango tree near his home. Local UP member Dulal confirmed that Batul had recently become addicted to online gambling. Following a domestic dispute with his wife, who left for her parents’ home, Batul ended his life, likely driven by anger and frustration from financial loss and family conflict.

Joe Biden, former President of the United States, has been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer that has metastasized to the bones, according to his personal office. The diagnosis followed symptoms of increased urination. Tests revealed a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5), indicating an aggressive form of cancer. However, doctors noted the cancer is hormone-sensitive, which may offer avenues for effective treatment.

A Dhaka court has sent actress Nusrat Faria to jail in connection with an attempted murder case filed at Bhatara Police Station during recent mass protests. The court, presided over by Metropolitan Magistrate Sarah Farzana Haque, scheduled a bail hearing for May 22. Faria was detained at the airport while trying to travel to Thailand and was later handed over to police after interrogation by the Detective Branch.

According to Bangladesh Bank, overseas credit card spending by Bangladeshis fell to Tk 361 crore in March — a 6.25% drop from February’s Tk 503 crore. Spending in India saw a sharp 72.26% year-on-year decline, falling to Tk 27.6 crore from Tk 106 crore in March 2023. Meanwhile, spending rose in the US (Tk 57.4 crore), UK (Tk 36 crore), and Saudi Arabia (Tk 35 crore). Domestic credit card transactions jumped 26.52% in March, reaching Tk 3,755 crore compared to February.

UGC member Mohammad Tanzimuddin has announced that the seven government colleges affiliated with Dhaka University will remain under the supervision of the University Grants Commission until the new university begins operations. Professor AKM Elias, recently retired principal of Dhaka College, has been appointed interim administrator. The interim administrative office will be based at Dhaka College. Reportedly, faculty-based campuses may be established — for example, Government Titumir College may host the Faculty of Business Studies.

The Teachers’ Association at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) has declared a suspension of all administrative duties. They have warned that if the individuals responsible for the recent clash and assault on faculty members are not brought to justice by 12 PM Monday, they will stage a sit-in protest in front of the Vice-Chancellor’s office. Previously, teachers had already suspended all academic activities indefinitely to demand punishment for those involved in the assault. The latest decision was made during a general meeting of the association held on Sunday in the administrative building, which continued from 10 AM to 1 PM.