A Chattogram court has permitted jail-gate interrogation of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a former ISKCON organizer, in connection with four separate cases including obstruction of government work, assault on police, and recent incidents of vehicle vandalism. Public Prosecutor Advocate Md. Raihanul Wazed Chowdhury stated that the order was issued following a hearing on the investigation officer’s petition. The court has instructed that a report be submitted by June 3 after the interrogation.

On Tuesday, civil servants from 25 Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) cadres observed a pen-down strike protesting discriminatory actions by the administration cadre. Under the banner of the Inter-Cadre Discrimination Elimination Council, the protest was in response to unjust suspensions and departmental actions against officials from other cadres. Emergency services, including hospital ERs, were excluded from the strike. Organizers announced that similar protests would be held nationwide again tomorrow.

On the seventh consecutive day, officials and staff from 80 Palli Bidyut Samitis across the country have maintained their work stoppage while keeping electricity services operational. Their seven-point demand includes implementing a unified employment policy, halting harassment, withdrawing lawsuits, and removing the REB Chairman. Protesters gathered at the Central Shaheed Minar said that while regular services to consumers will continue, all new connections and administrative tasks will remain suspended during the protest.

To address ongoing protests by Secretariat employees, the Cabinet Division has formed an eight-member committee led by Senior Secretary A.S.M. Saleh Ahmed of the Land Ministry. Badiul Kabir, co-chair of the Secretariat Officers-Employees Unity Forum, stated the committee will soon begin talks with the protesting employees. Demonstrations entered their fourth day today, with government staff breaching security cordons to demand withdrawal of the 'Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025'.

Political commentator and adviser Asif Mahmud remarked, “Moves by different wings of the Janatar Moncho (People's Platform) are becoming clearer. Long-standing beneficiaries of corruption are resisting any reform as it threatens their settlements.” Referring to a business leader’s comment that withholding gas to industries is like ‘killing entrepreneurs’, Asif countered, “Gas supply to industries has actually increased by 22% compared to last year.” He criticized efforts to portray the government as oppressive despite improvements in utility services.

The Local Government Division has confirmed it was preparing to administer the oath to BNP’s Ishraq Hossain as Mayor of Dhaka South after the High Court rejected a petition blocking his appointment. However, Ishraq filed a new petition on May 25, and a citizen filed a leave-to-appeal against the previous ruling on May 26. As the matter is now pending in the Appellate Division, the government has decided to wait for the court's final decision before proceeding with the swearing-in.

Security has been intensified at the Bangladesh Secretariat as government employees protest the 'Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025'. SWAT and BGB forces have been deployed at the main entrance. Entry is restricted to only government officials and staff. According to police, a decision on media access will be made by noon. The Home Ministry earlier announced that no visitors would be allowed into the Secretariat today.

A video from French President Emmanuel Macron’s Vietnam trip has gone viral, showing his wife Brigitte seemingly swatting his face as they disembark from a plane. Macron responded with humor, saying, “In the video, I was joking with my wife, and suddenly it’s being treated like a geopolitical catastrophe. People are interpreting it in bizarre ways.” He added, “Yes, the videos are real—but the way they’re being distorted and weaponized is even more alarming.”

Assam police have arrested at least 50 individuals suspected of being Bangladeshi infiltrators from districts including Guwahati, Golaghat, Dhubri, Barpeta, and Cachar. However, families of the detainees claim they are all Indian citizens. A police official reported that the suspects are currently being held at the Rupnagar Police Reserve. Their families have started submitting necessary documents to prove their Indian nationality, and verification is underway.

In a recent directive, the Finance Division of the Ministry of Finance has increased the festival allowance for MPO-listed teachers at non-government educational institutions. Teachers will now receive 50% of their basic salary as a festival bonus, up from the previous 25%. The circular also noted that any future irregularities in disbursement will be the responsibility of the respective bill-paying authorities. The allowance will take effect from the date of the administrative ministry’s order.

At a recent seminar, Adviser Farida Akhter stated that the local livestock industry has seen a strong resurgence. Women farmers and entrepreneurs are now raising cattle and goats at home, significantly reducing dependency on foreign imports during Eid-ul-Adha. She estimated that this year’s Qurbani-related economic activity will surpass Tk 1 trillion. To support the leather sector, the government has announced free salt distribution for rawhide preservation and fixed prices to prevent exploitation. If necessary, rawhides will be preserved for export.

To bring government services closer to the public, the initiative Citizen Services Bangladesh has launched under the slogan "All Services at One Address." The platform was inaugurated on May 26 by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. Service centers have already been set up in Gulshan, Uttara, and Nilkhet. Professor Yunus emphasized that this platform will play a pivotal role in curbing exploitation by brokers, minimizing public harassment, and ensuring hassle-free services. He added that it aims to foster healthy competition among ministries and enable automatic birth registration for every newborn as a foundational step to citizenship.

Mohammad Alim Akhter Khan, Director General of the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection, said there is no interference from higher authorities in the agency’s operations. “So far, I have not been pressured by any superior to act in a certain way,” he stated. He further assured that officials have been instructed to perform their duties independently. “If an official makes a mistake, the accused may submit a formal complaint, and I will personally investigate,” he added. Khan also revealed that even large corporations have been summoned and fined for violating consumer rights.

Following the recent attack in Pahalgam, Muslims in Kashmir are living in fear. Homes are being demolished, travelers harassed, and men with beards and skullcaps are being labeled as “terrorists” without evidence. Farooq Ahmed, a resident of Jammu and Kashmir, said his brother Mohammad Iqbal was killed in a madrasa during India-Pakistan border clashes on May 7. “Several Indian media outlets falsely labeled Iqbal a terrorist without any proof,” Farooq said. Police later contradicted those claims in an official statement. Manisha Pandey, Executive Editor of NewsLaundry, condemned the media’s coverage, calling the baseless allegations “heartbreaking and dangerous.”

Professor Ali Riaz stated that the National Consensus Commission will begin its second round of talks with political parties in June, aiming to draft a 'National Charter'. “The Commission’s role is to engage with stakeholders, build consensus, and outline reform policies in a national document,” he explained. “Political parties have shown strong support for these reforms, indicating their commitment. We believe they can determine a path for implementation.” He noted, however, that enforcement of the charter would be the responsibility of the interim government and other stakeholders.