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.

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.

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.

The National Independent Investigation Commission has accused Bangladesh’s intelligence agencies of gross negligence and failure during the 2009 BDR mutiny. The commission stated that the massacre was the result of a long-term conspiracy, with political figures implicated to varying degrees. Major General (Retd.) A.L.M. Fazlur Rahman, chair of the commission, said officers and their families trapped inside Pilkhana repeatedly called for help on February 25, but no action was taken. He confirmed the investigation is ongoing and that Awami League leaders Mirza Azam and Jahangir Kabir Nanak have submitted written statements.

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus warned about the devastating impact of unmanaged plastic waste, saying, “Plastic is threatening us: either we survive, or it does. There’s no room for both.” He emphasized that without action, biodiversity will continue to decline. Citing efforts by the interim government, he expressed hope that wildlife could return if proper measures are implemented. Yunus called on youth to lead the fight against climate change and stressed the need to end plastic production altogether, warning that failure to change our lifestyle will lead to humanity’s collective defeat.

In a bid to resolve the ongoing crisis at the National Board of Revenue (NBR), Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed has invited protesting officials for a dialogue on Thursday, June 26, at 5 PM. Representatives from the BCS (Tax) and BCS (Customs & Excise) cadres are expected to attend. The Finance Ministry expressed hope that misunderstandings would be resolved and necessary amendments to the current ordinance could be made by July 31. The adviser also urged all NBR staff to return to their posts and focus on revenue collection in the final days of the fiscal year.

The Detective Branch (DB) has confirmed the arrest of former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal. He was detained from the Moghbazar area around 2 PM on Wednesday. Earlier, on the night of June 22, a high-ranking official at the Police Headquarters stated that Awal had been taken to the DB office. However, the DB denied the arrest that night, and the following day, the Home Affairs Adviser also claimed no arrest had taken place.

Iran on Wednesday executed three alleged Mossad agents—Edris Ali, Azad Shojaei, and Rasul Ahmad—who were convicted of importing equipment with the intent to assassinate Iranian nationals. According to Mehr News, the executions were carried out in the city of Urmia following their sentencing under espionage charges and terrorism-related crimes.