Following the Supreme Court’s decision overturning a High Court verdict that had declared Jamaat-e-Islami’s registration illegal, the Election Commission awaits formal court instructions before taking action. EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed stated that the Commission would decide upon receiving the directive. Jamaat had received provisional registration on November 4, 2008. In 2009, multiple religious and political leaders filed a writ challenging its legality.

The International Crimes Tribunal has accepted charges against three individuals, identifying Sheikh Hasina as the key instigator in a crimes against humanity case filed in July-August. This marks the first formal judicial proceedings against the former Prime Minister. Arrest warrants have been issued for Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal. Former Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun is already in custody. The prosecution team, led by Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tazul Islam, read out the charges in court.

Nobel Laureate and Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus will receive the prestigious King Charles Harmony Award 2025. He is scheduled to travel to London on June 10 at the invitation of King Charles III, who will personally present the award. Meetings with UK government officials are also planned. Dr. Yunus is expected to return to Dhaka on June 13. Notably, the award was first introduced in 2024, with former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as its inaugural recipient.

Public sector employee unions continued their protests on Sunday, demanding the repeal of the Government Jobs (Amendment) Ordinance 2025. Demonstrators rallied at the Secretariat, chanting slogans such as “Repeal the illegal black law” and “We reject unlawful legislation.” Later, they submitted a memorandum to Food Adviser Ali Imam Majumder. Protesters emphasized the need for a concrete timeline for resolution, stating, “We can’t wait forever.”

Lawyer Shishir Monir has stated that the Supreme Court has declared Jamaat-e-Islami’s registration valid and has nullified the High Court’s verdict. The Election Commission has been directed to take necessary steps regarding the party’s registration and related matters. While today’s brief ruling didn’t explicitly mention the party’s electoral symbol (the scale), Monir said that the EC has been given authority to resolve these issues. Further clarity is expected once the official copy of the verdict is released.

Sheikh Hasina has been officially named the prime accused in the “July Massacre” case filed at the International Criminal Court. Chief Prosecutor Tazul Islam submitted the charges on Sunday afternoon. The trial was broadcast live on Bangladesh Television (BTV). Other co-accused in the case include Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun.

Legal Adviser Asif Nazrul has announced that the formal trial of Sheikh Hasina will begin on Sunday at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes related to the “July Massacre.” The prosecution team will submit formal charges during a televised hearing. Nazrul assured that due legal processes would be followed and commended the tireless efforts of the prosecution and investigation teams. He shared a photo of martyr Wasim Akram’s father along with his statement.

The Appellate Division has overturned the High Court’s verdict that had declared Jamaat-e-Islami’s political registration illegal. It has also directed the Election Commission to reinstate the party’s registration. However, no specific directive has been issued regarding the party’s electoral symbol, the scale. The commission has been asked to consider the matter. Notably, the High Court had canceled Jamaat’s registration during the previous Awami League government. After over a decade, the verdict has now been annulled.

The deadly coronavirus has once again struck South Asia, with India reporting seven deaths from the virus across multiple states.
So far, around 3,000 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in India, with Kerala registering the highest number of cases. Maharashtra and Delhi follow closely behind.
According to official data, Kerala has recorded 1,147 cases, Maharashtra 424, Delhi 294, and Gujarat 223. Tamil Nadu and Karnataka each have reported 148 cases, while West Bengal has confirmed 116 infections.

Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has returned to Dhaka following a four-day official visit to Japan. He arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 12:15 AM on Saturday night via a Singapore Airlines flight.
According to a statement from the Chief Adviser’s press wing, the flight departed from Narita International Airport in Tokyo at 11:20 AM local time on Saturday and transited through Singapore en route to Dhaka. During his visit, Dr. Yunus attended nearly 20 programs in Tokyo, including a high-level meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba.

Human rights organization Odhikar raised five key demands, including justice for those involved in past enforced disappearances, at a discussion held in memory of victims. President Taskeen Fahmina stated that enforced disappearance is a crime against humanity. She cited the disappearance of freedom fighter Major Jalil and the 1996 case of Kalpana Chakma. According to Odhikar’s documentation, between January 2009 and August 5, 2024, under Sheikh Hasina’s regime, 730 individuals were forcibly disappeared. Among them, 83 were killed extrajudicially, and 162 remain missing. “The actual number is likely higher,” she added.

Adviser M. Shakhawat Hossain assured citizens that, as in the last Eid, there will be no travel disruptions on waterways during the upcoming Eid. He acknowledged the persistent ferry shortages but highlighted that significant improvements have been made in the southern region’s transport infrastructure under the interim government. “We’ve deployed ferries in areas like Maheshkhali and Sandwip, and now Kutubdia is requesting them too. More ferries are expected later this year to further improve connectivity,” he added.

The Office of the Chief Adviser has requested detailed updates from ministries and their departments regarding the implementation of reform and development initiatives undertaken since the interim government assumed office. Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam recently sent a formal letter to the Cabinet Secretary, prompting the Cabinet Division to issue directives to all senior secretaries and secretaries. The ministries have been asked to submit their feedback within seven working days.

In a groundbreaking move, Bangladesh will launch its first-ever national skill development program, training 6,000 SSC graduates. Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul stated that this initiative will begin in Tangail and marks a historic milestone for the country. Highlighting the demands of the international labor market, he emphasized that unskilled or semi-skilled workers are no longer in demand globally. “We must increase the number of skilled workers,” he said. Dr. Nazrul explained that students often remain idle for six months after the SSC exams, and this program aims to equip them with employable skills during that time. He added that the Chief Adviser has received an offer from Japan to recruit 100,000 workers, and several other countries have shown similar interest. The government has also established a Welfare Lounge for expatriates and envisions building a dedicated hospital for them in the future.

Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md. Safar Ali of Nagarkanda Police Station in Faridpur has been withdrawn following an attack on Baishakhi Islam Barsha, a leader of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement. The district police transferred him to the police lines after public outcry and administrative review. Safar Ali had joined the station as OC on September 14, 2024.