During a court hearing regarding allegations of election misconduct, former Chief Election Commissioner Nurul Huda admitted that it was not possible to fully monitor remote voting areas from Dhaka. In response, the judge rebuked him, stating, “You cannot make such statements under oath.” When asked if those responsible for vote rigging were held accountable, Huda claimed the Commission had no role once elections concluded and legal intervention was necessary. The judge further questioned his inaction over threats made during the election period by former IGP Benazir Ahmed, which Huda said he was unaware of.

A US military base in Syria's Kasruk region came under mortar attack amid ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel, according to Iran’s Mehr News Agency. Details about the attackers, nature of the assault, or the extent of damage remain unclear. Following the incident, US forces secured the area and heightened surveillance. Eyewitnesses reported heavy drone and helicopter activity in the vicinity.

Advisor Farida Akhter emphasized the urgent need to distinctly separate animal and fish feed in Bangladesh’s upcoming National Fisheries Policy 2025. "In many cases, these feeds are overlapping, which must not be allowed," she said. Akhter also called for sustainable shrimp farming that protects mangrove forests, rather than destroying them. She urged restrictions on importing materials used in illegal fishing nets and warned against the introduction of harmful foreign fish species through private initiatives, which threaten local ecosystems.

The High Court has set July 7 as the date for hearing a rule that questions the constitutionality of a provision in the 15th Amendment, which allows the Speaker of Parliament to administer the oath to the President instead of the Chief Justice.

Earlier, on March 10, Supreme Court lawyer Shahidullah Farazi filed a writ petition seeking directives to reinstate the original provision of the 1972 Constitution, under which the Chief Justice was responsible for administering the presidential oath.

In the rule, the court asked why the provision of the 15th Amendment—replacing the Chief Justice with the Speaker—should not be declared contradictory to the original Constitution and declared void. The rule was issued to determine whether this amendment contradicts the fundamental structure of the 1972 Constitution.

The Secretary to the Law Ministry, the Secretary of the Cabinet Division, and the Registrar General of the Supreme Court have been asked to respond to the rule.

Police have applied for a 10-day remand of former CEC KM Nurul Huda, citing 11 grounds related to allegations of election manipulation. Among the accusations: failure to ensure a free and inclusive 2018 general election, misuse of constitutional power through partisan administration, manipulating election results, issuing false statements and gazettes to favor a particular party, and acting as the central figure in a fascist system. Authorities claim further investigation is needed to uncover the extent of the alleged rigging and financial transactions.

Professor Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor, inaugurated the nationwide Cub Carnival organized by Bangladesh Scouts on Monday at Shapla Hall, located in his Tejgaon office in Dhaka. He also presented the Shapla Cub Award to the winners. According to a press statement, the carnival is being held simultaneously at 527 locations across the country.

At a Dhaka event, Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus praised the bravery of Bangladeshi Scouts who died during the July Revolution, calling their sacrifice unprecedented in global Scouting history. Speaking at the Bangladesh Scouts Cub Carnival, he recalled his own Scouting journey and emphasized the value of global exposure for youth. He encouraged Scouts to help others as they move forward in life. Gallantry Awards were given to families of eight martyred Scouts, and Shapla Cub Awards were presented to competition winners.

After a 10-day shutdown due to escalating tensions with Iran, Israel has reopened Ben Gurion Airport. The country is operating limited repatriation flights to evacuate foreign nationals and bring back Israeli citizens. On Monday, 24 flights are scheduled with a maximum of 50 passengers each, prioritizing humanitarian and national security cases. Around 40,000 tourists were stranded during the closure. Strict access protocols are in place at the airport, and passengers must arrive no more than two hours early when using public transport.

Following a visit to the Horticulture Center in Mouchak, Kaliakair, Gazipur, Home Minister’s Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury clarified on Sunday that reports claiming the arrest of former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Habibul Awal are inaccurate. “He has not been arrested,” he stated. However, he confirmed that another former CEC, KM Nurul Huda, was detained in Uttara, adding, “The manner in which he was apprehended resembles mob justice, which is unacceptable.”

Four police officers, including the officer-in-charge of Dhamoirhat Police Station in Naogaon, have been withdrawn after HSC exam question paper boxes were found open inside the station. Two officers had already been removed earlier in connection to the incident. Reports indicate that a drug suspect held in the lock-up accessed the boxes, tearing and scattering the papers. The matter came to light the following morning, prompting administrative action over negligence.

Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has condemned the mob attack on former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Nurul Huda. “Mob justice is never acceptable. What happened to the former CEC—humiliation by placing items around his neck—is completely unacceptable,” he said. He urged the public to report such incidents to law enforcement rather than taking matters into their own hands. “A probe committee will be formed, and legal action will be taken against anyone involved,” he added. He also mentioned plans for legislation to protect agricultural land from illegal occupation.

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet his national security team at the White House’s Oval Office on Monday afternoon (local time), following the U.S. strike on Iran’s nuclear sites. The meeting also comes after Trump warned of regime change in Tehran if Iran does not alter its course. Initially scheduled to attend the NATO summit in The Hague on Monday, Trump will now depart on Tuesday.

Amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel, France has announced plans to evacuate approximately 250,000 French nationals residing in Israel. The French ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defense stated that a military Airbus A400M aircraft is being dispatched for the evacuation. These military flights will supplement chartered civilian flights. Evacuees will first be transported to Cyprus.

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has expressed support for U.S. efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. In a televised interview on Monday, Wong stated, “We support the steps taken by the United States to deter Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.” She acknowledged that the recent attack was a unilateral move by the U.S. but added, “Australia is joining countries like the UK in urging Iran to return to the negotiating table. We do not want to see further escalation.”
Meanwhile, Australia has deployed two military aircraft to the Middle East to assist in evacuating civilians if necessary.

Despite successfully passing the 18th Teacher Registration Exam, candidates over the age of 35 staged a protest in front of the NTRCA (Non-Government Teachers' Registration and Certification Authority) building on Saturday, demanding the right to apply for government teaching positions.

They claimed that based on the age calculation criteria mentioned in the notice published on November 2, 2023, they should be eligible to apply for positions under the 6th mass recruitment circular. However, due to exceeding the age limit, many qualified individuals are being unfairly excluded. Protesters warned that if their demands are not met, they will initiate indefinite street demonstrations.