Food Adviser Ali Imam Majumder stated that while there is currently no food shortage in Bangladesh, the country still lacks adequate capacity to ensure food safety. “We are committed to doing everything possible to guarantee safe food for all citizens,” he said. He stressed the need for active involvement from all stakeholders in the food supply chain. Under a 10-year project funded by the Japanese government worth BDT 2,409.7 crore, a Food Safety Reference Laboratory is being set up in Dhaka, with additional facilities in Chattogram and Khulna, along with training centers to strengthen testing and inspection capabilities.

The United States has imposed visa restrictions on individuals associated with certain Indian travel agencies, accusing them of knowingly facilitating illegal immigration. In a statement, U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said the decision was based on information gathered by U.S. missions in India. The statement did not specify the names or number of individuals involved. Washington alleges that these Indian entities played an active role in supporting unlawful migration.

The interim government has initiated the withdrawal of all politically motivated cases filed during the previous Awami League regime. According to officials from the Home Ministry’s Law-1 Division, legal formalities have been completed for withdrawing a total of 10,506 such cases across the country. SA Jinnah Kabir, a member of the district BNP convening committee, claimed that 33 false cases had been filed against him during the Awami League's tenure, part of a broader pattern of nationwide repression.

Ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) will provide training to imams and meat processors on performing Qurbani in accordance with both religious principles and health guidelines. Brigadier General Imrul Kayes Chowdhury, head of DNCC’s Health Department, said, “Due to a lack of proper knowledge about skinning techniques, the quality of sacrificial animal hides is compromised, affecting their exportability.” Under the direction of Administrator Mohammad Ejaz, 14-member veterinary medical teams will be stationed at every cattle market within DNCC jurisdiction during Qurbani.

Director General of the National Identity Registration Division, ASM Humayun Kabir, has confirmed that no citizen in Bangladesh currently holds two national ID (NID) cards. He stated, “We have identified 586 individuals who possessed duplicate NIDs. We kept their original cards active and canceled the second ones.” He further explained that both cards were previously locked, preventing those individuals from accessing public services. “The issue has now been resolved within two weeks, and those citizens can now receive full services,” he added.

Environmental Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan stated that the government is not yet ready to raise the Farakka issue with India. “The current treaty still has 18 months left. We are gathering data to claim Bangladesh’s fair share of Padma River water, and we will speak when the time is right,” she said. She also expressed concern over rampant sand and soil looting across the country, noting that the administration has been given ten clear directives to stop such practices. She assured that efforts are ongoing to renew the Farakka agreement with India in due course.

Non-cadre government employees staged a sit-in outside the office of Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, demanding the reinstatement of Secretariat allowances and ration benefits. The protest ended after assurances were given, but the workers warned of tougher actions if demands are not met within ten days. Spokesperson Badiul Kabir said, “We informed the Finance Adviser that the Food Adviser has already recommended our case to the Finance Division. The entire Secretariat team seems to view us as opponents. The adviser asked for 10–12 days, and we’re willing to wait that long.”

Professor Ali Riaz said that there is no significant disagreement among major political parties regarding the need for national consensus. He expressed hope that existing differences could be resolved through future issue-based discussions. “We aim to conclude the first phase of dialogue and begin the second phase soon, during which a draft national charter may be developed based on the feedback from political parties,” he added.

Press Secretary Shafiqur Alam said, “The Chief Adviser has proposed the creation of a special fund using looted money. This fund will be used both to compensate depositors and for the welfare of impoverished communities.” He further stated that the volume of recovered illicit funds is substantial, and a policy decision has been made to allocate the entire amount exclusively for the poor, without diverting it to the national budget or other sectors. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting.

Advisor Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan announced that Bangladeshi nationals are now receiving Kuwait visas without needing special permission. The development was confirmed by Kuwait’s Ambassador Major General Syed Tariq Hossain. Although this policy has not been formally announced, Bangladeshis have reportedly been obtaining visas under this relaxed framework for the past week. The ambassador also issued a strong warning against visa fraud. In a separate post, Bhuiyan criticized scheduled banks for charging excessive passport endorsement fees and additional service charges on foreign currency sales, discouraging customers. A new maximum fee of BDT 300 has been set to standardize charges.

Adviser Asif Mahmud confirmed that legal complexities are preventing Ishraq Hossain from being sworn in as mayor. Until these issues are resolved, no final decision can be made. On Facebook, Asif explained that the Election Tribunal issued a verdict violating a High Court ruling that deemed the petition amendment illegal. Since the Election Commission did not participate in the hearing or appeal the decision, the judgment went uncontested. Ignoring legal notices and bypassing the Law Ministry’s opinion, the EC issued a gazette late at night. A writ petition has since been filed against the EC and the Local Government Division. Meanwhile, in a similar Barisal case, the tribunal dismissed the petition based on the same High Court ruling, exposing inconsistencies in the tribunal’s decisions. He questioned the legality and tenure of the mayor's position in light of these developments.

Cultural Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki described the arrest of actress Nusraat Faria as an embarrassing incident. He stated that the government's job is to ensure justice for the real perpetrators of the July massacre and that no one should be arrested without clear initial evidence. Farooki noted that although the case against Faria has existed for a while, he was not aware of any move to arrest her before the investigation concluded. He hinted that the arrest at the airport might have been a result of overreaction following public anger related to former President Abdul Hamid’s departure. “Similar incidents, like one involving Andalib Partha’s wife, are unacceptable,” he added. Farooki expressed confidence that Faria will receive legal remedy.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is scheduled to visit Dhaka in the last week of August. Both countries are making final preparations to ensure a successful state visit. Earlier this month, Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi visited Bangladesh and emphasized the importance of legal migration pathways. PM Meloni previously met Interim Government Chief Professor Muhammad Yunus during the 79th UN General Assembly session.

Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam said actress Nusraat Faria was arrested because a case had been filed against her. However, investigations are ongoing, and she will be released if found innocent. He confirmed that security forces have been instructed to ensure that only the real perpetrators of the July massacre are arrested and that no innocent individuals suffer. The adviser also noted that cattle trucks for Eid-ul-Adha must unload only within designated markets. Additionally, 75 Ansar personnel will be stationed at each cattle market, and bulk movement of goods will be restricted three days before and after Eid.