Dr. Zubaida Rahman, wife of BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman, has appealed her three-year sentence in a corruption case. The High Court has condoned a 587-day delay in filing the appeal. In August 2023, both Tarique and Dr. Zubaida were convicted for acquiring unexplained wealth, with the former receiving a nine-year sentence and the latter three years.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has flown to Bangkok for urgent eye surgery. According to BNP Media Cell member Shairul Kabir Khan, Fakhrul was rushed to United Hospital in Gulshan on Monday after sudden eye complications. Doctors advised immediate retinal surgery. His wife, Rahat Ara Begum, is accompanying him. Fakhrul expressed gratitude to the people of Bangladesh and prayed for a swift recovery, seeking Allah's mercy.

BNP leader Abdus Salam said the fall of the Awami League occurred because Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina never truly believed in democracy. He claimed the BNP has gained public trust through years of protest and political struggle. Salam also accused the government of attempting to assassinate Khaleda Zia and Tarique Rahman. “Even after the fall of Sheikh Hasina on August 5, BNP has shown patience because it believes in democracy,” he added. He alleged that BNP leaders and activists were subjected to severe repression under the AL regime.

BNP leader Aminul Haque claimed that the party has been fighting for public rights for the past 17 years, emphasizing that citizens have been denied voting rights for 15 years. “The people of Bangladesh now want to vote,” he said. Haque demanded elections and urged the government to stop politicizing state institutions. He also alleged that during the current regime, job applicants—both public and private—faced discrimination based on their political affiliations, with families being subject to unofficial "DNA tests" to check for BNP ties.

The United States and China have reached an agreement to significantly reduce mutual tariffs by 115% for a 90-day period, US Treasury Secretary Scott Besant announced. The deal follows high-level bilateral talks in Switzerland, marking the first major breakthrough since President Donald Trump imposed 145% tariffs on Chinese imports in January. As part of the new arrangement, the US will lower its tariffs on Chinese goods to 30%, while China will reduce its tariffs on American goods to 10%, with both reductions taking effect for 90 days.

Jamaat-e-Islami leader and retired Colonel Dr. Zehad Khan has strongly denied allegations that he lobbied for former President Abdul Hamid to leave the country. “Although Hamid is a family relative, most of my relatives support Jamaat,” he clarified. He dismissed Facebook-based claims, particularly by a user named Nazmus Sakib, as baseless, politically motivated propaganda. “I have never met Dr. Muhammad Yunus, and I have no connection with DIG Moazzem Hossain,” he added, rejecting the rumors as entirely fabricated.

Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed of the Election Commission announced that the Awami League’s party registration has been suspended. The decision was made during a meeting at the Chief Election Commissioner’s office in Agargaon, chaired by CEC A M M Nasir Uddin and attended by other top EC officials. When asked about a potential ban on the party, the CEC replied cryptically, “When the sun rises in the sky, things will become clear. Please wait.”

Adviser Rizwana Hasan announced that the Bangladesh Army will carry out the re-excavation of the Shubhadhya Canal in Keraniganj under a project worth approximately Tk 317 crore. The project includes canal excavation, embankment construction, development of walkways, and waste management. “The government is investing heavily in this initiative, and we must ensure the canal is not re-filled with waste. Local monitoring committees will be formed for this purpose,” she added. She also mentioned that drainage system upgrades have already begun in various cities to address urban flooding ahead of the upcoming monsoon.

In a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner, Gano Adhikar Parishad demanded the cancellation of registration for the Awami League, Jatiya Party, and other members of the 14-party alliance. The party alleged that over the past 16 years, the AL has established a one-party rule, with its allies facilitating this regime. The letter accuses them of human rights violations, enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, corruption, and compromising state sovereignty. “They have repeatedly snatched away the people’s voting rights through three consecutive one-sided elections,” the letter stated.

Jamaat-e-Islami leader and retired Colonel Dr. Zehad Khan has strongly denied allegations that he lobbied for former President Abdul Hamid to leave the country. “Although Hamid is a family relative, most of my relatives support Jamaat,” he clarified. He dismissed Facebook-based claims, particularly by a user named Nazmus Sakib, as baseless, politically motivated propaganda. “I have never met Dr. Muhammad Yunus, and I have no connection with DIG Moazzem Hossain,” he added, rejecting the rumors as entirely fabricated.

BNP leader Mirza Abbas questioned the sudden political activities at Shahbagh, saying, “Why are NCP activists allowed to hold rallies in Shahbagh — a place the government itself closed down?” He criticized the government for allegedly staging the events and asked, “Who exactly is demanding a ban on the Awami League, and who is stopping it?” He also ridiculed claims that BNP is helping rehabilitate the ruling party, adding, “BNP activists haven’t slept at home in 17 years.” Abbas further raised concerns about VIP movements and alleged a form of colonial oppression within the country, asking rhetorically, “Why can’t we freely visit places like Saint Martin’s or Sajek?”

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman addressed party activists, expressing concern over the deteriorating social and political environment in Bangladesh. He urged followers to remain patient, tolerant, just, and firmly reliant on Allah, regardless of the situation. “Avoid reacting to provocations or getting involved in unwarranted incidents,” he warned. He also shared a prayer: “Allah is sufficient for us, and He is the best disposer of affairs.”

Remittance inflow has reached a record high of $25.27 billion by May 7 of the current fiscal year — the highest in the nation’s history. The previous record was $24.77 billion during FY 2020–21. According to Bangladesh Bank, from July 2023 to May 7, 2024, the country received $19.72 billion. On May 7 alone, remittances totaled $110 million, while the first seven days of May brought in $735 million — a 22.3% increase compared to $601 million during the same period last year.

Despite mass protests and a demand to suspend all political activity by the Awami League, the government had not issued any formal notification. At 1 PM Monday, Sarzis Alam posted: “The government is expected to officially announce the ban on the criminal Awami League today. Only five hours remain for the interim government.” Notably, the official order to ban the party was expected to be issued by the end of the day.

AB Party leader Asaduzzaman Fuad said, “When we first protested against the Awami League, many thought we were foolish. Today, it’s clear we were right. You must convince your relatives in Bangladesh that old-style politics cannot solve the country’s issues. They need to embrace new political programs and leadership.” He added that migrant workers and garment workers, many of whom are children of farmers, contribute more to the economy than people in suits and ties. He also criticized passport delays and the prolonged closure of the Malaysian labor market, urging the government to protect the backbone of the nation’s economy — its working class.