Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus is set to travel to the UK to receive the King Charles Harmony Award 2025. He may also meet King Charles III and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during the visit.

Yunus is scheduled to depart for London on June 9, the same day the award will be presented. A meeting at Buckingham Palace is expected, where Yunus may discuss reform, the Rohingya crisis, and money laundering, seeking international support for Bangladesh’s interim government. While a meeting with the UK Prime Minister has not been finalized, officials remain hopeful.

A Chattogram court has denied bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a former organizer of ISKCON, in five separate cases. These include the murder of lawyer Saiful Islam Alif, and three cases filed by police under charges of vandalism, assault, and explosives-related offenses on November 26 last year. Another case was filed by Alif’s brother, Khane Alam.

Chinmoy was formally shown arrested in these cases, and the court has permitted interrogation at the jail gate.

The Election Commission has formally requested various ministries and government agencies to make the submission of National Identity Cards (NID) mandatory for all government job applications.

SM Humayun Kabir, Director General of the National Identity Registration Wing, stated that the Election Commission wants this requirement to be included within the legal framework governing public administration. According to him, a large number of people are requesting major corrections to their NID information by citing government job applications as the reason. Enforcing the use of NID at the time of application could significantly reduce such complications.

On Monday, the Election Commission held a meeting with 27 ministries and agencies, including the Ministry of Public Administration. During the session, the commission presented eight arguments to support the necessity of requiring NID cards in job applications.

Lt. Col. Md. Mahbub Alam, Commander of RAB-4, stated that RAB has intensified monitoring to prevent crimes like counterfeit currency, extortion, and illegal cattle transport between markets.

Temporary RAB camps have been set up in major cattle markets, including Gabtoli, with watchtowers and increased intelligence surveillance. Mobile courts are also operating to prevent ticket scalping and overcharging in public transport. Between May 1 and May 31, 17 muggers were arrested in various operations.

Adviser Farida Akhter assured the public that the country has sufficient livestock for Eid-ul-Adha, and there is no need to import cattle from neighboring countries.

She added that law enforcement is maintaining strict surveillance along border areas to prevent illegal cattle entry. Veterinary teams are deployed across the country’s cattle markets, and traders are being discouraged from using artificial fattening methods.

A court has imposed a travel ban on 15 individuals, including former Election Commission Secretary Helaluddin Ahmed and ex-Minister Farhad Hossain, as part of an ongoing Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) investigation.

Others named include ex-MP Masud Uddin Chowdhury, AB Tajul Islam and family members, First Security Islami Bank officials, and individuals linked to the S. Alam Group. The ACC had sought the ban due to concerns over potential flight risks during the inquiry.

Legal Adviser Asif Nazrul stated that significant reforms—including constitutional amendments—require political consensus.

Speaking about post-"July Charter" reforms, Nazrul emphasized that changes aim to establish good governance and prevent the return of authoritarianism. He said, "Our goal is to make laws strong enough so that dictatorship cannot rise again." He noted a more open space for government criticism today as one positive reform outcome.

Former Islami Chhatra Shibir leader Amiruzzaman Pintu has allegedly embezzled approximately Tk 200 crore from more than 5,000 members and activists of Jamaat-e-Islami in Bogura. According to the victims, Pintu lured investors by promising high returns based on Shariah-compliant profit schemes.

He reportedly collected the funds through a number of organizations, including one named Rainbow Multipurpose Co-operative Society. After securing the investments, he has since gone into hiding.

Despite protests and attempts by victims to locate him by surrounding his office and residence, Pintu remains untraceable. One of the victims, Fazlur Rahman, stated, “Pintu is a fraud. I invested over Tk 4 lakh in hopes of receiving Shariah-based high returns. The investment eventually grew to Tk 90 lakh, of which I am still owed Tk 83 lakh.”

The case has raised serious concerns over unregulated cooperative societies and the exploitation of religious sentiments for financial gain. Authorities are being urged to investigate and take action.

Planning Adviser Dr. Wahiduddin Mahmud has acknowledged widespread corruption in several large-scale development projects. He emphasized that the Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division (IMED) will be employed for stricter oversight going forward.

“Many projects have been initiated without proper analysis, leading to double the expected cost,” Mahmud said. Citing the Joydebpur-Ashulia Bus Transit Project, he noted that Tk 3,000 crore has already been spent, and another Tk 3,000 crore will be required due to flawed planning.

He also highlighted frequent technical issues in the metro rail system, stating that such modern projects are often introduced hastily to create a spectacle, without considering long-term technical sustainability or local capacity for technology transfer.

To maintain control over the sacrificial rawhide market during Eid-ul-Adha, the government has imposed a 10-day ban on transporting rawhide to Dhaka from other districts, starting from Eid day, the Ministry of Commerce announced.

Earlier, on May 25, Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashiruddin had indicated that this measure would help regulate supply. Additionally, 30,000 tonnes of salt will be distributed nationwide free of charge to assist with local preservation of rawhide. The public has also been encouraged to donate hides to madrasas or orphanages, which can preserve and later sell them.

Economic Advisor Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed has stated, "We have not taken power, we have assumed responsibility. And we have taken on this responsibility at a very challenging time." He emphasized that the country is at a critical juncture, and despite the challenges, collective efforts have managed to bring the country to a more stable position.

Dr. Ahmed also mentioned that due to the absence of parliament, they presented the budget to the nation yesterday. "The President has signed the Finance Bill," he added. He further highlighted that the reforms they have initiated are ongoing and that they would continue their efforts to the best of their ability. "We hope that the future leaders will implement the measures we have started," he concluded.

He also acknowledged the difficulties faced in managing the country's limited resources amid rising demands, the need to bring in foreign resources, and the impact of global challenges. "From the state of capitalism to the banking situation and law and order—there is an overall state of disorder," he noted. "We are working in this chaotic environment."

Advisor Asif Mahmood has strongly refuted rumors circulating on social media about the discovery of 1,200 sacks of rice at his house. Asif clarified that these rumors were spread by cyber cells of banned organizations and were blindly propagated by political figures. He stated that after the July events in Bangladesh, he had hoped for constructive politics, but unfortunately, the political atmosphere has shifted towards vengeance and personal attacks. Asif clarified that the incident in question took place in Chandpur's Shahrastri area.

A total of 1,179 teachers in the refugee camps of Ukhiya and Teknaf in Cox's Bazar are facing job losses due to a funding shortage. These teachers have been part of the learning centers providing education to over 225,000 Rohingya children. UNICEF has announced that, due to a lack of funds, these centers will close by the end of June. Furthermore, several subjects such as English, Science, and Social Studies will no longer be taught, and no new textbooks will be provided. Instead, UNICEF plans to reuse old textbooks. This decision will directly affect the employment of Bangladeshi teachers working in these centers.

Home Affairs Advisor Jahangir Alam has announced that, in order to prevent robberies and untoward incidents during the upcoming Eid travel, photographs of every passenger boarding at each bus stop must be taken. Jahangir emphasized that the government, along with the Bus Owners Association, is committed to ensuring a smooth travel experience. Last year, the journey was largely hassle-free, and similar expectations have been set for this year. Both the onward and return trips will follow government-regulated fares, with no deviation allowed.

Hezbollah Deputy Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem said the ideology of Imam Khomeini remains vibrant among the Muslim Ummah. “Through his revolutionary insight, the sacred light of Muhammadan Islam continues to spread,” he said. Describing Khomeini as a pioneer of resistance and justice, Qassem credited him with laying the foundation for anti-oppression movements across the Middle East. He praised Iran's continued support for resistance forces and noted that Khomeini led Iran from monarchy and American dominance to an independent Islamic republic.