The Officers Club has suspended the memberships of six high-profile individuals, including Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen, over corruption and unethical conduct. The decision follows ongoing cases filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) against them. The suspended members include: Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen, former secretaries M A Kader and Sirajul Haque Khan, former senior secretary S M Golam Farooq, former ACC commissioner Zahirul Haque, and former secretary and election commissioner Anisur Rahman. The club stated that the suspensions were made in accordance with its rules, following proof of their involvement in corruption and misconduct.

The government has issued a new ordinance late Monday night, enacting the Revenue Policy and Revenue Management Ordinance without any amendments. The move officially dissolves the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and divides it into two separate divisions. Administrative roles in the new Revenue Management Division will include officers from both the administrative cadre and the tax/customs cadre. Several income tax and customs officers confirmed that the ordinance fulfills most of the long-standing demands of their respective cadres. Under the new structure, tax officers will report to tax cadre leadership, while customs officers will report to customs cadre leadership. Protests erupted throughout the day Monday at the Agargaon Revenue Building, opposing the dissolution of the NBR.

Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an investigation into alleged large-scale corruption in the power sector during the tenure of State Minister Nasrul Hamid Bipu. A five-member ACC team has formally requested detailed information on 172 power plants from relevant authorities. In a letter sent to the Power Development Board chairman, the ACC cited allegations of bribery, nepotism in project approvals, illegal land occupation, and embezzlement through fake projects. Over the past three government terms, the power sector has seen an expenditure of $28.3 billion—nearly BDT 4 trillion. Notably, around BDT 1 trillion was allegedly misappropriated under the guise of “capacity charges.” The ACC is also probing allegations of $400 million in tax evasion by India’s Adani Group, facilitated through tax exemptions granted under deals with the ruling Awami League government.

Former Israeli military chief Moshe Ya'alon has accused the current leadership of deploying soldiers to Gaza to carry out war crimes. He claimed that the Israeli government under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has “deviated from Jewish morality.” Directly addressing Netanyahu, Ya'alon said, “You are sending soldiers to commit war crimes.” He further alleged that Israel has abandoned its captives held by Hamas and is carrying out an “ethnic cleansing campaign” in Gaza. Ya'alon, who served as Netanyahu’s defense minister from 2013 to 2016, criticized the Prime Minister’s actions as an attempt to cling to power, adding that Netanyahu has yet to take responsibility for the October 7 attacks, even though the accountability lies squarely with him.

A bakery in Hyderabad named "Karachi Bakery" was vandalized by activists of India’s ruling Hindu nationalist party, BJP, for allegedly bearing a “Pakistani” name. The attackers trampled on Pakistan’s flag and shouted anti-Pakistan slogans. Video footage shows them targeting the bakery’s signboard, especially the word "Karachi." Police intervened before major damage occurred but later released the suspects, citing the bakery’s decision not to press charges. The shop often becomes a target during periods of heightened India-Pakistan tensions.

A group of 45 Rohingya refugees, including 18 children, who fled from Bhasan Char has been detained in the Bhatiari area of Sitakunda. They were found sheltering inside a shipbreaking yard. Several Rohingyas said they hired four trawlers from the vicinity of Bhasan Char to return to the refugee camps in Teknaf. Adult passengers reportedly paid BDT 12,000 each for the journey. However, instead of reaching Teknaf, the trawlers dropped them off at Sitakunda. Authorities plan to hand them over to Noakhali police for repatriation to Bhasan Char.

In a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner, Gano Adhikar Parishad demanded the cancellation of registration for the Awami League, Jatiya Party, and other members of the 14-party alliance. The party alleged that over the past 16 years, the AL has established a one-party rule, with its allies facilitating this regime. The letter accuses them of human rights violations, enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, corruption, and compromising state sovereignty. “They have repeatedly snatched away the people’s voting rights through three consecutive one-sided elections,” the letter stated.

BNP leader Mirza Abbas questioned the sudden political activities at Shahbagh, saying, “Why are NCP activists allowed to hold rallies in Shahbagh — a place the government itself closed down?” He criticized the government for allegedly staging the events and asked, “Who exactly is demanding a ban on the Awami League, and who is stopping it?” He also ridiculed claims that BNP is helping rehabilitate the ruling party, adding, “BNP activists haven’t slept at home in 17 years.” Abbas further raised concerns about VIP movements and alleged a form of colonial oppression within the country, asking rhetorically, “Why can’t we freely visit places like Saint Martin’s or Sajek?”

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman addressed party activists, expressing concern over the deteriorating social and political environment in Bangladesh. He urged followers to remain patient, tolerant, just, and firmly reliant on Allah, regardless of the situation. “Avoid reacting to provocations or getting involved in unwarranted incidents,” he warned. He also shared a prayer: “Allah is sufficient for us, and He is the best disposer of affairs.”

In a second round of hearings, 40 former BDR personnel accused in the explosives case related to the 2009 BDR mutiny were granted bail after court scrutiny of their records. Previously, on January 19, the same court granted bail to 178 BDR members, who were released from Keraniganj and Kashimpur jails on January 23. These individuals are co-accused in one of two major cases filed following the mutiny.

The United States and China have reached an agreement to significantly reduce mutual tariffs by 115% for a 90-day period, US Treasury Secretary Scott Besant announced. The deal follows high-level bilateral talks in Switzerland, marking the first major breakthrough since President Donald Trump imposed 145% tariffs on Chinese imports in January. As part of the new arrangement, the US will lower its tariffs on Chinese goods to 30%, while China will reduce its tariffs on American goods to 10%, with both reductions taking effect for 90 days.

A deadly airstrike by Myanmar's ruling junta has killed 17 students and injured at least 20 more at a school, amid ongoing conflict following the 2021 coup. Since the military takeover, the junta has faced strong resistance from ethnic armed groups and pro-democracy forces aligned with the National Unity Government (NUG). The military continues to lose territorial control and is struggling to maintain governance. Just last week, the junta extended its ceasefire, initially declared after a recent earthquake, through May 31.

Adviser Farida Akhtar emphasized the importance of preserving Kaptai Lake, calling it a vital national resource. She stated that modernizing the lake and establishing new landing spots could boost fish production, potentially meeting domestic demand and opening doors to export. “Thousands of fisher families, local traders, and others are directly dependent on Kaptai Lake for their livelihood,” she noted. Akhtar stressed the need to develop the lake in a way that ensures the socio-economic advancement of all stakeholders involved.

Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed of the Election Commission announced that the Awami League’s party registration has been suspended. The decision was made during a meeting at the Chief Election Commissioner’s office in Agargaon, chaired by CEC A M M Nasir Uddin and attended by other top EC officials. When asked about a potential ban on the party, the CEC replied cryptically, “When the sun rises in the sky, things will become clear. Please wait.”

In a second round of hearings, 40 former BDR personnel accused in the explosives case related to the 2009 BDR mutiny were granted bail after court scrutiny of their records. Previously, on January 19, the same court granted bail to 178 BDR members, who were released from Keraniganj and Kashimpur jails on January 23. These individuals are co-accused in one of two major cases filed following the mutiny.