Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher, Jamaat-e-Islami’s Central Nayeb-e-Ameer, has stated that the Chief Adviser has officially announced the date for the upcoming national election, dispelling confusion about whether an election would take place. “Some thought there would be no election, that the current government would remain in power for five years. That misconception has largely been cleared,” said Taher. He added that following the announcement, he has launched public outreach in Chauddagram, starting from Miabazar-Ujirpur, with plans to cover the entire constituency.

Los Angeles has been rocked by three days of intense protests following anti-immigration raids. Demonstrators have set vehicles on fire and blocked major roads. Police are working to control the situation and extinguish fires. President Trump ordered the National Guard and use of tear gas to disperse crowds, but California’s governor and other Democrats criticized the move. Police arrested several people to reopen roads, but some closures resumed due to ongoing unrest and damage to police vehicles, including on the 101 Freeway.

Maruf Kamal Khan, former press secretary to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, said there should be no major problem if the 2026 national election is held in early April. He emphasized that ensuring a fair, impartial, and widely accepted election is more important than the date itself. Referring to past electoral irregularities, he called for a democratic environment and urged unity to avoid conflict. Khan highlighted that new voters since 2008 haven’t voted and stressed the need for responsible governance and opposition.

Former President Abdul Hamid has returned to Bangladesh after medical treatment abroad. Home Affairs Adviser Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said that no one, including a former president, will be spared if found guilty following proper investigation. He stressed that innocent people will not be punished and called for fair investigations before any legal action. He also expressed satisfaction over Eid security, noting that no major incidents occurred, apart from a few minor accidents and petty thefts.

Ameer Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, BNP Standing Committee member, stated that over 90% of political parties want the national election held by December. He argued there is no valid reason to delay the election beyond December, citing Ramadan, student exams, and cyclone season as upcoming challenges. He rejected the April election proposal and emphasized ongoing reforms and judicial processes. Khasru highlighted BNP’s sacrifices over 15 years and called for clean, tolerant politics focused on reform and public engagement.

BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi criticized the plan to hold the national parliamentary election in April, calling it an unwise and irrational decision. He questioned the timing amid extreme heat, SSC exams, and Ramadan, making campaigning difficult. Rizvi accused the caretaker government of opposing democratic reform and alleged that the Awami League has undermined democratic institutions through rigged elections. He urged that December would be the most suitable month for conducting free and fair elections.

Clashes erupted Sunday afternoon outside Los Angeles Metropolitan Detention Center as police declared the protest an illegal assembly. Hundreds were arrested during day-long demonstrations against the Trump administration’s immigration raids. Nearly 300 National Guard members were deployed to control the unrest. Protesters blocked the 101 Freeway, which police cleared using tear gas and projectiles. Mayor Karen Bass condemned violence and supported peaceful protests, while Governor Gavin Newsom requested the military’s withdrawal. President Trump called for restoring order and removing illegal immigrants.

Former US President Donald Trump’s travel ban on citizens from 12 countries is now in effect, aiming to block potential threats from foreign terrorists. The ban includes nations such as Afghanistan, Iran, and Somalia, with additional restrictions on seven more countries. Trump cited security concerns, lack of identity verification, and visa overstay issues as reasons. He referenced a recent attack in Colorado to justify the policy. Iran condemned the move as a display of hostility towards Muslims.

Environmental activist Greta Thunberg and other campaigners were detained by Israeli forces after their aid ship, part of the Freedom Flotilla, was intercepted in international waters while heading to Gaza. In a video, Thunberg called on Sweden to help secure their release. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition confirmed Israeli forces boarded the vessel and communication was lost. The ship had departed from Italy on June 1. Israel claimed the vessel was entering a restricted area and said aid would be rerouted to Gaza via authorized channels.

Former President Abdul Hamid returned to Bangladesh early Sunday after receiving medical treatment in Thailand. He landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 1:30 AM on a Thai Airways flight and completed immigration in a wheelchair by 2:45 AM. He left the airport around 3:00 AM. Hamid had earlier departed on May 8 amid political tensions. Reports say he is named in a murder case filed in January, which also includes former PM Sheikh Hasina and several top Awami League figures.

Former President Abdul Hamid has returned to Bangladesh after undergoing medical treatment in Thailand. He arrived in Dhaka early Sunday morning on a Thai Airways flight and left the airport without any official protocol. He appeared physically weak and was in a wheelchair, accompanied by his son and brother-in-law. Hamid had departed for Bangkok on May 8, nine months after staying in the country following the fall of the Awami League government. He is currently named in a murder case filed in January.

Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, senior joint secretary general of BNP, claimed that India never intends to maintain friendly relations with its neighboring countries. He accused India of taking deliberate actions to destabilize Bangladesh, including restrictions on goods transport, border killings, and mistreatment of fishermen. Sarjis Alam, chief organizer of the National Citizens Party (NCP) in the north, shared Rizvi’s statement on social media and expressed full support for any reasonable stance that serves the country’s interests.

On behalf of BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman, Aminul Haque visited families of those killed in the 24th mass uprising and enforced disappearances, delivering Eid gifts and financial aid. He met families of student leader Ramjan Mia Jibon and volunteer league leader Mokbul Hossain, as well as the family of Billal Gazi, a recently killed workers’ party leader. Aminul assured that BNP will stand by all martyr families and promised justice if elected to power.

Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus said the interim government formed after the July uprising is deeply committed to the development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Marking World Accreditation Day 2025, he urged continued efforts from the Bangladesh Accreditation Board (BAB) and stakeholders to boost sustainable industrialization and trade. Highlighting SMEs as vital to GDP and job creation, he stressed the need for global cooperation to overcome challenges. He also praised accreditation’s role in enhancing quality, removing trade barriers, and enabling international market access.

On Eid-ul-Azha, the Ziaur Rahman Foundation (ZRF) paid tribute at the mausoleum of former President and BNP founder Shaheed Ziaur Rahman in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka. Led by Acting Executive Director Professor Dr. Morshed Hasan Khan, ZRF members offered prayers, recited Fatiha, and participated in a special munajat. Over a hundred people, including doctors, engineers, professors, and officials, joined the visit. Dr. Khan emphasized that ZRF is a non-political organization dedicated to humanitarian service and will continue such activities in the future.