Chief Election Commissioner A.M.M. Nasir Uddin has indicated that the voting method for expatriate Bangladeshis will be finalized soon, based on recommendations from technical experts. Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed of the Election Commission said they aim to complete consultations and finalize the procedure by the end of the month. Discussions are ongoing around proxy voting, which would allow expatriates to vote through designated representatives—pending necessary legal and technological amendments.

In India’s Uttar Pradesh, four Muslim youths were brutally assaulted by members of a so-called "cow protection" group over suspicion of transporting beef. Three of the victims are reportedly in critical condition.
A disturbing video shows the attackers stripping the victims and beating them nearly naked with rods, sticks, bricks, and bladed weapons.
Despite the graphic nature of the incident, no arrests have been made. Police stated that meat samples from the vehicle have been collected for testing, and all allegations are being investigated.

A team from the Detective Branch (DB) of Narsingdi police came under attack during a raid targeting drug dealers and illegal gambling networks in Belabo upazila. Six DB officers were injured, and the microbus carrying them was vandalized.
Police have filed a case naming 10 individuals, including Sintaj Mohammad Salman, the son of the chairman of Binnabaid Union Parishad. An additional 40 to 50 unidentified individuals have also been accused in connection with the attack.

Chattogram Metropolitan Detective Police have seized 20,300 military-style uniforms allegedly produced for the separatist group Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF).

Three individuals were arrested: Shahedul Islam, owner of Ringvo Apparels; Golam Azam; and Niaz Haider — the latter two had secured a contract worth Tk 2 crore in March to produce the uniforms. The seizure took place on May 17.

Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam has assured that all sacrificial waste from Eid-ul-Adha will be removed within 12 hours.

“We’re also committed to ensuring fair prices for raw hides, which are a rightful asset of the poor,” he said. “We’ve discussed that the current 5% market toll is too high. Although we couldn’t reduce it this time, we’re working to bring it down to no more than 3% in the future.”

This year, 20 designated cattle markets will be set up across the two city corporations of Dhaka. “No animals will be allowed on the streets, and Ansar personnel will be deployed to maintain law and order,” the Adviser added.

Special Assistant Fayez Ahmed criticized the country’s digital development over the past 15 years, saying it created “digital islands” instead of a cohesive digital Bangladesh. He noted that although public services are undergoing transformation, integration has been limited.

He praised the Land Ministry for its significant progress in digital transformation, stating that fragmented digital services are now being unified. He introduced a new platform for citizen services named by the Chief Adviser. “Soon, GPS and geofencing will enable digital land surveys, and landowners will be able to view their properties via Google Earth,” he said. “Eventually, a single gateway will show land ownership and real-time status with digital maps.”

Following a meeting with the Chief Adviser, Citizens’ Unity leader Mahmudur Rahman Manna told reporters, “The Chief Adviser said the country is in deep crisis due to Indian hegemonic influence. That’s why national unity is more important than ever.”

Manna noted Yunus’s growing concern over the weakening unity among citizens and political forces. “He even expressed despair during the last Advisory Council meeting and contemplated resignation.”

Manna added, “He was persuaded not to resign. Others physically stopped him from submitting his resignation letter.”

Following meetings with various political parties, Press Secretary Shafiqur Alam quoted Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus as saying, “We are in the midst of a major crisis. Since the ban on the Awami League, there have been relentless efforts to destabilize the country — aiming to trigger a collapse and push us back into submission. We must prevent this from happening.”

He added that the Chief Adviser emphasized the need to overcome division and build national consensus. “If we fail to hold a fair election, I will consider it a personal failure,” Yunus reportedly said. “The uprising has given us a historic opportunity to rescue a broken nation. As long as I’m in office, rest assured, no harm will come to this country.”

Yunus also confirmed he will step down after June 30. “When the time is right, the roadmap will be revealed,” he stated.

Adviser for Industry Affairs, Adilur Rahman Khan, announced that the Ministry of Industries, in collaboration with other government bodies, has initiated efforts to modernize the leather industry. These include environmental infrastructure development, capacity building for certification, and technical support.

“To enhance skill development, a training and design center is being established in the Tannery Estate,” he said. “Adopting new technologies, modernizing production processes, and ensuring environmental compliance are crucial for improving global competitiveness in this sector.”

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma posted on X (formerly Twitter) warning those who frequently issue threats regarding India’s Siliguri corridor, also known as the “Chicken Neck.” He stated that Bangladesh has two such corridors, both far more vulnerable. The first is an 80-kilometer strip in northern Bangladesh stretching from South Dinajpur to the southwestern Garo Hills. If compromised, it could sever Rangpur Division from the rest of the country. The second is a 28-kilometer corridor from South Tripura to the Bay of Bengal, known as the Chattogram Corridor. Sarma pointed out that this corridor is shorter and more sensitive than India’s own.

Chief Prosecutor Tazul Islam told the International Crimes Tribunal that, in the face of a mass uprising, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on August 5 and fled to India. However, prior to her resignation, she attempted to suppress the student-led movement with force. “Even as the situation spiraled out of control, she was unwilling to step down,” Tazul stated. “It was Sheikh Rehana who, on August 5, pleaded at Ganabhaban, even holding her sister’s feet, urging her to resign.”

Tazul further claimed that on August 4, from 10:30 AM for nearly an hour, Hasina pressured top officials of state security forces to take action, refusing to accept that the situation was beyond control. “Eventually, after persuasion from her family members, she agreed to step down,” he added. The prosecutor also mentioned that key figures including Obaidul Quader, Salman F Rahman, Anisul Huq, and Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal had advised her against resignation.

Amid ongoing protests at the Secretariat, the government has issued the ‘Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance 2025,’ introducing provisions for dismissal based on four categories of misconduct. The ordinance stipulates that any civil servant who instigates insubordination, disrupts discipline, obstructs duties, is absent without leave or valid reason, or incites others to do the same, will be deemed guilty of misconduct. Disciplinary actions may include demotion, dismissal, or termination. The ordinance was approved by the advisory council last Thursday, sparking unrest among government employees.

On Sunday afternoon, Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus held an emergency meeting with Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed to discuss the country's overall situation. Meanwhile, the Chief Adviser has been holding discussions with leaders of various political parties and organizations. On Saturday night, he met with BNP, NCP, and Jamaat-e-Islami representatives.

Maruf Kamal Khan, former press secretary to Begum Khaleda Zia, has warned all stakeholders in Bangladesh’s state and political arena to abandon the path of confrontation and instead pursue dialogue and consensus. “Stop trying to present yourselves as the ruling or opposition side of the interim government. If this interim administration fails, forming another consensus government will be nearly impossible, potentially plunging the country into anarchy,” he wrote. Expressing cautious support for BNP, he also warned against the rise of extremist factions within the party and emphasized the need for democratic and nationalist forces to treat foreign powers as friends—not masters.

The International Crimes Tribunal has ordered a public notice to be published in national newspapers summoning Sheikh Hasina to explain her alleged contempt of court. The notice must be published in both a Bengali and an English daily within seven days. The prosecution stated that the charge was filed in response to Hasina’s reported comment, “We have received a license to kill 226 people.”