At the second board meeting of the Public Procurement Authority (BPPPA), Planning Adviser Dr. Wahiduddin Mahmud said the government is firmly committed to achieving 100% coverage of the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system in public procurement. BPPPA CEO Mirza Ashfaqul Rahman noted that currently, 65% of public procurement by value is conducted via e-GP. The adviser instructed the CEO to strategically plan resources and activities to achieve full implementation.

Director General of Fire Service and Civil Defense Muhammad Zahid Kamal announced the formation of a 60-member special force for rapid earthquake rescue operations. Additionally, 20-member special teams will be deployed in each divisional city. He said the force’s command structure will be independent to ensure resilience, even if headquarters are impacted by a disaster. In case of a major earthquake in Chattogram, for instance, the local special team and the central team from Dhaka would be deployed immediately. Currently, Dhaka has 18–20 fire stations, of which 8–10 could be damaged in a major quake, making these special teams essential.

Former actress Naznin Akter Happy has filed a case under the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act, accusing her husband of abuse and multiple secret marriages—nine in total. Her lawyer revealed that she married Mufti Talha Islam, son of the late MP Mufti Shahidul Islam from Narail, seven years ago. Talha allegedly subjected Happy and their child to physical and emotional abuse, often reacting violently to minor disagreements. Happy stated she had repeatedly asked for a divorce but was met with further brutality. Two nights ago, following the filing of the case, Talha allegedly raided her home with associates and took business assets worth Tk 5–6 million. She also claims to be receiving threats to withdraw the case.

At 8:20 PM on Wednesday, students of Dhaka University held a torch march demanding justice for the murder of Samya. Organized under the banner of "Anti-Terror Student Unity," the march began at the base of the Raju Memorial Sculpture. Leaders and activists from the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, Democratic Student Alliance, and various cultural organizations participated in the demonstration. In addition to demanding justice and a safe campus, protesters also called for the resignation of the DU Vice-Chancellor and the Proctor.

Eight more employees of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Project have been suspended and banned from entering the project area. This follows an earlier suspension of 18 officials on May 8 over allegations of misconduct and possible sabotage. All suspended individuals have been asked to respond within 10 days explaining why punitive actions should not be taken.

Shaykh Ahmadullah emphasized the power of Bangladesh’s extensive mosque network, consisting of nearly 400,000 mosques and over 800,000 imams and muezzins. He argued this infrastructure could greatly assist in disaster management, public services, and social welfare, urging the government to use this manpower for national development. “It is difficult for a country to progress while ignoring such vast potential,” he concluded.

Advocate Shishir Monir stated that Jamaat-e-Islami adopted the scales symbol in 1941, long before the Supreme Court of Bangladesh was established in 1972. He noted that Jamaat’s MPs were elected with public mandates and accused the judiciary of politicization for canceling the party’s registration and the caretaker government system.

Jagannath University students protesting at Kakrail have vowed not to vacate the road until they meet with the Chief Adviser. Around 10 PM, Adviser Mahfuz Alam arrived at the scene and spoke with the students, but was met with chants of “fraud” and had a water bottle thrown at him from the crowd.

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Mohammad Moin said that Sheikh Hasina's return to the country is possible under a treaty signed with India during the Awami League's tenure. He also stated that the ACC is seeking Interpol’s assistance to bring back former UK MP Tulip Siddiq, Hasina’s niece, who is also implicated in corruption charges.

Adviser Asif Nazrul held discussions with Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia who have been victims of forced labor. During the meeting, the workers shared their long-standing grievances, to which Nazrul assured he would work toward solutions. He is scheduled to meet Malaysia’s Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail and Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong tomorrow to discuss labor market issues. “This trip focuses on labor market concerns. Many of our migrant workers are undocumented or unemployed,” he said. “They are our remittance fighters and deserve support. We will protect national interest as much as possible.” Notably, Malaysia has imposed a ban on new worker entries since June 1 of last year.

During a meeting with RF Kennedy Human Rights President Kerry Kennedy, Prof. Ali Riaz stated that the National Consensus Commission — formed to reform the state — aims to unite all parties to draft a national charter for building a stronger democratic and accountable state. “This charter will provide a clear roadmap for Bangladesh’s future,” he said. After the meeting, a press release confirmed that Kerry Kennedy expressed satisfaction with the commission’s efforts and wished it success. Prof. Riaz noted that initial discussions with political parties will conclude soon, after which a second phase of dialogue will begin.

Following the killing of a Dhaka University student named Samyo, authorities from DU and Suhrawardy Udyan have made seven significant decisions. Adviser Asif Mahmud announced that the back gate behind the Raju Sculpture will be permanently closed. Other decisions include the eviction of illegal vendors from the park, a crackdown on drug activity, and a joint operation involving the Ministry of Public Works, City Corporation, DMP, and the Department of Narcotics Control. A committee will be formed for regular monitoring and enforcement. The park will be equipped with proper lighting and CCTV surveillance, a dedicated police box will be established, Suhrawardy Udyan will adopt a structured management system like Ramna Park, and public entry will be restricted after 8 PM. These actions will be implemented immediately.

The “March to Jamuna” protest by Jagannath University students faced a violent crackdown by police, who used tear gas, sound grenades, and batons. More than 100 individuals, including students, faculty members, and journalists, were injured — at least 38 are receiving treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. The protesters, who have put forth a three-point demand, declared they will not leave Kakrail or halt their sit-in until their demands are met.

The Supreme Court has concluded hearings on Jamaat-e-Islami’s appeal to regain its political registration and party symbol. The final verdict will be delivered on June 1. A full bench of seven justices, headed by Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed, presided over the hearing, which began Tuesday morning and was adjourned to Wednesday.

Chief Adviser Dr. Yunus has emphasized the strategic importance of Chattogram Port, calling it the "heartbeat of the economy." He stated, “No new economic path can be forged without this port. It's not an unfamiliar place to me — I grew up here and have been trying since day one to transform it.” Stressing the need to turn Chattogram into a world-class port, he added, “We must reform the economy, and the port is our key asset. Without it, we can’t step into a new economic era.” Dr. Yunus compared the economy to a diseased heart, saying, “No blood can circulate unless the heart — the port — is strong. Top global ports have been consulted, and even landlocked Nepal relies on our port. Many countries have 20 to 30 terminals like this. Unless we strengthen ours, it won’t last long.”