Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal, Advocate Tureen Afroz, stated that courtrooms have been equipped with digital technology to handle trials related to crimes against humanity committed in July–August. Any stage of the trial can be broadcast live or recorded for media and social media with court approval. Meanwhile, the High Court has issued a rule asking why important public interest and constitutional cases should not be broadcast live from the Supreme Court.

Adviser Asif Mahmud stated that personal attacks against him are futile, as the legal dispute must be resolved in court. “We have sought the opinion of the Ministry of Law regarding the complexities involved. Since they are the experts, we will reach a decision based on their input,” he said. He clarified that the matter of Ishraq becoming mayor is not his individual decision, but one handled by the government. “And when the government takes action, it does so institutionally, not personally,” he added.

The Co-op, one of the UK’s largest retail chains, has voted to boycott all Israeli products in response to ongoing atrocities in Gaza. If implemented, it will become the first major UK retailer to fully sever trade ties with Israel. The proposal passed with 73% support among employees, urging the board to take a morally courageous stand. A company spokesperson stated that Co-op continuously reviews its policies to align with the values and principles of its members.

Base Fashions Limited, a ready-made garment factory in Tongi’s Satish area, has been shut down indefinitely following worker unrest. Tensions escalated after a worker was dismissed on May 18, prompting laborers to go on strike. In response, management posted a notice at the factory gate announcing the closure without prior warning. Workers blocked the Gazipura–Satish road in protest and later gathered in front of the factory as police moved them from the road. The factory employs around 800 workers.

Economic Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed announced that a dearness allowance will be introduced in the upcoming 2025–26 fiscal year. Speaking after a meeting of the Government Purchase Advisory Committee at the Secretariat on Tuesday, he stated that while the allowance has been confirmed in principle, details such as the percentage and timeline are still under consideration. Budget allocations will be made accordingly.

Singer Mainul Ahsan Noble has been arrested following allegations that he confined and repeatedly raped a student from Eden College over a seven-month period. According to Demra Police Station OC Mahmudur Rahman, the victim was lured with a false promise of marriage and held at a rented house in Demra since November. Authorities acted on a distress call made to emergency number 999 and rescued the woman. Noble reportedly recorded videos of the abuse and used them to blackmail the victim.

A heated incident occurred at a school debate competition in Baufal when Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Aminul Islam verbally lashed out at journalist Imran, president of the local Anti-Corruption Committee, for not inviting him in writing. The UNO arrived late to the event and publicly chastised organizers, even threatening imprisonment. In a controversial statement, he declared, “We are servants of the Republic who can jail our masters.” The altercation escalated when the UNO allegedly used his staff to intimidate another journalist, H. Babul, present at the event.

A Turkish Airlines aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after taking off from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport when one of its engines caught fire. The quick actions of the pilot saved the lives of all 291 passengers on board. Airport engineering teams later discovered a dead bird inside the engine, suggesting a possible bird strike. Civil aviation official SM Ragib Samad confirmed that sparks were noticed in one engine immediately after takeoff.

The political group ‘July Unity’ has released a list of 44 bureaucrats working at the Secretariat who they allege are aligned with the ruling Awami League. The list also includes the names of around 50 other senior officials from various administrative positions. Mosaddeq Ali Ibn Mohammad, a representative of the group, announced that in the next phase, they plan to release names of alleged authoritarian collaborators in sectors such as culture, education, healthcare, law, and media. Additionally, they have issued an eight-point demand, including mandatory retirement for all named officials by May 31, confiscation of their assets, and legal action against 626 individuals allegedly seeking refuge in the military.

A Dhaka court has granted bail to Nusrat Faria in connection with an attempted murder case during a public uprising filed at Vatara Police Station. She was brought to the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate's Court at 9 a.m. after being arrested Sunday afternoon at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport while attempting to fly to Thailand. Immigration police detained her and handed her over to Vatara Police.

Amid India’s threats to cut water supplies to Pakistan, China is fast-tracking the construction of the Mohmand Dam in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to secure Pakistan’s water future. Since 2019, the state-owned China Energy Engineering Corporation has been working on the Mohmand Hydropower Project. The company has now started concrete filling to expedite completion. This multipurpose project aims to generate 800 MW of electricity, control flooding, irrigate agricultural land, and supply 300 million gallons of water daily to Peshawar.

Faiz Ahmad Tayyab has announced that Starlink has officially launched its operations in Bangladesh, offering two packages: "Starlink Residence" and "Residence Lite." The monthly fees are Tk 6,000 and Tk 4,200 respectively, with a one-time equipment cost of Tk 47,000. He added that the service comes with no data caps or speed restrictions, offering speeds up to 300 Mbps. While the cost is high, Tayyab said it provides a premium alternative for uninterrupted high-speed internet, especially benefiting NGOs, freelancers, and entrepreneurs.

Tumo Poutiainen, ILO Country Director for Bangladesh, stated that while the country's labour conditions have improved, greater effectiveness is still needed. “Everything depends on how effectively employers, workers, and the government address concerns through dialogue,” he said. After 10 years in Bangladesh—seven as Country Director and three in the garment sector—Poutiainen is now moving to ILO’s regional office in Bangkok. He noted significant investment in factory safety after the Rana Plaza disaster but emphasized that other sectors still lag behind in worker safety and compensation frameworks.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin via phone on Monday at 8 PM Bangladesh time. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the call focused on the outcomes of last week’s Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul. “We’ve already clarified our position on the Istanbul talks,” Peskov stated. “Following the call, we will release a full statement.” This was the first known conversation between Putin and Trump since March 18.

Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud stated that the involvement of local government and elected representatives is essential for the effective distribution of financial assistance under social safety programs. He noted that currently, about half of the social security allocations are distributed based on political considerations, which undermines efficiency. “Smaller projects under BDT 50 crore will receive immediate approval, but no large-scale projects will be initiated except for the Matarbari project,” he said. He also mentioned that a six-lane highway project connecting Faridpur, Barisal, and Kuakata has been approved under a mid-sized project plan, designed to minimize damage to homes and trees. Speaking about Barisal, he said it could have become the ‘Venice of the East’ if proper attention had been paid to its canals. He added that new gas exploration initiatives are also underway, including work in Bhola.