According to BIDA, Bangladesh received $756 million in net foreign direct investment (FDI) between October last year and March this year. During this period, BIDA registered 739 industrial projects, including 66 wholly foreign-owned and 61 joint ventures. Additionally, BEZA signed land lease agreements with 16 firms—6 of which are fully foreign-owned and 3 joint ventures. This report comes amid recent claims from some industry players that no investment had arrived in the past eight months.

Subrata Bain, once listed among 23 top criminals during the BNP-led coalition government, has been arrested along with an associate in a secret three-hour joint operation led by the military in Kushtia. He had been on the run for years. Earlier in January, his disciple Molla Masud was arrested in Murshidabad, India, by Kolkata police. Indian authorities discreetly informed Bangladeshi intelligence about the arrest. Masud faces over 30 criminal cases, including the high-profile murders of BNP leader Kamal Majumder's nephew Mamun and Old Dhaka's infamous 'Murgi Milon', as well as numerous extortion charges.

Following a petition by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), the court has imposed a travel ban on Tuhin, the former Personal Secretary (PS) to the Health Adviser, current PS Mahmudul Hasan, and NCP leader Gazi Salahuddin Tanvir. They face allegations of large-scale corruption, tender manipulation, and illegal accumulation of wealth amounting to hundreds of crores of taka. The ACC expressed concern that the accused might attempt to flee the country.

Veteran journalist Shafik Rehman has been acquitted in a case involving a conspiracy to abduct and murder Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. In his reaction, he thanked BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia for advocating for his release in various forums and encouraging lawyers to support him. Rehman also expressed deep gratitude and respect for the "July revolutionaries"—those who were killed, injured, or fought for justice—saying their sacrifices have led to this moment of truth. He also thanked his legal team and his son, concluding, “The judiciary is now truly independent.”

A Chattogram court has permitted jail-gate interrogation of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a former ISKCON organizer, in connection with four separate cases including obstruction of government work, assault on police, and recent incidents of vehicle vandalism. Public Prosecutor Advocate Md. Raihanul Wazed Chowdhury stated that the order was issued following a hearing on the investigation officer’s petition. The court has instructed that a report be submitted by June 3 after the interrogation.

Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has called for expedited development of Matarbari’s infrastructure to transform the coastal region into a leading production and export-oriented free trade zone. “Our vision is to make Matarbari a central hub for ports, logistics, manufacturing, and energy,” he said. He emphasized the need to attract large-scale foreign investment to meet this goal and disclosed plans to establish a second exclusive Japanese economic zone in the Matarbari Integrated Development Initiative (MIDI) area.

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, led by the Chief Justice, has ordered the reinstatement of 988 officials and employees of the National University who were dismissed in 2011 under a prior High Court order. Many of them endured years of hardship, and some have passed away since. The court’s latest directive offers a measure of justice, and the National University has now extended support for their reinstatement.

On Tuesday, civil servants from 25 Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) cadres observed a pen-down strike protesting discriminatory actions by the administration cadre. Under the banner of the Inter-Cadre Discrimination Elimination Council, the protest was in response to unjust suspensions and departmental actions against officials from other cadres. Emergency services, including hospital ERs, were excluded from the strike. Organizers announced that similar protests would be held nationwide again tomorrow.

On the seventh consecutive day, officials and staff from 80 Palli Bidyut Samitis across the country have maintained their work stoppage while keeping electricity services operational. Their seven-point demand includes implementing a unified employment policy, halting harassment, withdrawing lawsuits, and removing the REB Chairman. Protesters gathered at the Central Shaheed Minar said that while regular services to consumers will continue, all new connections and administrative tasks will remain suspended during the protest.

To address ongoing protests by Secretariat employees, the Cabinet Division has formed an eight-member committee led by Senior Secretary A.S.M. Saleh Ahmed of the Land Ministry. Badiul Kabir, co-chair of the Secretariat Officers-Employees Unity Forum, stated the committee will soon begin talks with the protesting employees. Demonstrations entered their fourth day today, with government staff breaching security cordons to demand withdrawal of the 'Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025'.

Political commentator and adviser Asif Mahmud remarked, “Moves by different wings of the Janatar Moncho (People's Platform) are becoming clearer. Long-standing beneficiaries of corruption are resisting any reform as it threatens their settlements.” Referring to a business leader’s comment that withholding gas to industries is like ‘killing entrepreneurs’, Asif countered, “Gas supply to industries has actually increased by 22% compared to last year.” He criticized efforts to portray the government as oppressive despite improvements in utility services.

The Local Government Division has confirmed it was preparing to administer the oath to BNP’s Ishraq Hossain as Mayor of Dhaka South after the High Court rejected a petition blocking his appointment. However, Ishraq filed a new petition on May 25, and a citizen filed a leave-to-appeal against the previous ruling on May 26. As the matter is now pending in the Appellate Division, the government has decided to wait for the court's final decision before proceeding with the swearing-in.

Security has been intensified at the Bangladesh Secretariat as government employees protest the 'Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025'. SWAT and BGB forces have been deployed at the main entrance. Entry is restricted to only government officials and staff. According to police, a decision on media access will be made by noon. The Home Ministry earlier announced that no visitors would be allowed into the Secretariat today.

A video from French President Emmanuel Macron’s Vietnam trip has gone viral, showing his wife Brigitte seemingly swatting his face as they disembark from a plane. Macron responded with humor, saying, “In the video, I was joking with my wife, and suddenly it’s being treated like a geopolitical catastrophe. People are interpreting it in bizarre ways.” He added, “Yes, the videos are real—but the way they’re being distorted and weaponized is even more alarming.”

Assam police have arrested at least 50 individuals suspected of being Bangladeshi infiltrators from districts including Guwahati, Golaghat, Dhubri, Barpeta, and Cachar. However, families of the detainees claim they are all Indian citizens. A police official reported that the suspects are currently being held at the Rupnagar Police Reserve. Their families have started submitting necessary documents to prove their Indian nationality, and verification is underway.