The BNP’s Tongi West Thana unit has issued show-cause notices to two leaders—Azizul Haque Raju and Sohel Siddiqui—for violating party discipline and disrupting the chain of command. Raju allegedly made disorderly comments during a membership renewal program, while Siddiqui distributed membership forms without approval from local BNP leadership. Both are affiliated with BNP and its allied organizations.

BNP leader Aminul Haque alleged that some corrupt individuals from the disgraced ranks of the Awami League are using BNP's name for extortion, land grabbing, looting, and mob intimidation. He emphasized that such elements have no place in the BNP. Haque further said the ruling party is feeling threatened by the announcement of a free and fair election in February, prompting them to hatch new conspiracies to delay the vote.

NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah criticized the lack of accountability in governance over the past 20 years. “In projects worth 10 million taka, 3 million would be looted,” he said. Highlighting bureaucratic irresponsibility, he added that officials are trained to deflect responsibility. Citing the example of a Tk 24.3 million road in Debidwar that failed to serve the public, he accused the authorities of skipping key construction requirements and exposing people to further hardship.

Mission Green Bangladesh’s nationwide tree plantation and awareness campaign has been formally recognized by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as part of the global observance of World Environment Day 2025. Despite the event coinciding with Eid holidays, the campaign saw successful tree planting, distribution, and anti-plastic awareness activities across all 64 districts with the support of local environmental groups.

Masum Billah, member secretary of the district Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, was brutally attacked with sharp weapons and hammers during an NCP worker meeting in Madaripur. He was rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital in critical condition. Police said NCP district leaders Ratul Howlader and Adil Mahmud Tutul allegedly led the assault inside Bhuiyan Community Center before the meeting began.

The Tarail unit of the National Citizens’ Party (NCP) organized a protest rally demanding the implementation of the 'July Reform Charter' and justice for the July massacre. The rally began at the Upazila Parishad premises and concluded with a brief gathering in front of Khan Brothers Commercial Complex in Tarail Bazar. NCP leaders warned that without a clear roadmap for justice and reform, the upcoming general election would be reduced to a mere power transfer, undermining the public’s aspirations for nation-building.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed that Tehran will not abandon its uranium enrichment program, even after attacks by the US and Israel. He stressed that Iran’s nuclear scientists have made immense sacrifices for the nation’s nuclear progress. Despite sanctions and pressure, Iran remains committed to its nuclear ambitions. Professor Foad Izadi of Tehran University suggested Iran might soon exit the NPT, citing unlawful attacks on nuclear facilities. Many parliamentarians reportedly support leaving the treaty.

U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that nuclear discussions between American and Iranian officials may begin next week. Speaking at a NATO summit in The Hague, Trump dismissed the possibility that Iran had time to relocate its nuclear materials before any U.S. action, citing the materials’ weight and complexity. Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted Trump's openness to dialogue with peaceful parties, adding that resuming talks would depend on Iran’s willingness to engage in the process.

The UK government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has announced the purchase of 12 American F-35 fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear weapons. This move marks the biggest upgrade to the UK’s nuclear forces in a generation. The announcement was made during the NATO summit in the Netherlands and was praised by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. The decision aligns with NATO members’ commitment to increase security spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, enhancing defense and resilience efforts.

Iran’s Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh has arrived in Qingdao, China, shortly after a ceasefire was declared. He is set to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) defense conference amid increasing scrutiny from Western countries. Following the recent Iran-Israel conflict, Tehran faces significant pressure and is signaling a strategic pivot toward stronger ties with China and its regional allies. This move comes as nuclear tensions escalate and cooperation with the IAEA declines, potentially reshaping the geopolitical landscape beyond the Middle East.

Banks are not adhering to Bangladesh Bank’s existing loan renewal guidelines, which require full restructuring or renewal within the current loan tenure. Instead, some banks are approving renewals by setting new loan limits that exceed the original, sometimes transferring the excess amount as separate loans—actions against banking regulations. To maintain loan discipline, Bangladesh Bank has issued two strict directives: loans must be renewed within their original tenure, and any excess beyond the original limit cannot be separated or treated as a new loan.

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has sent a gift package of seasonal Bangladeshi fruits—Langra and Amrapali mangoes, and lychees—to the Amir and Prime Minister of Qatar.

On Wednesday, BNP leader Enamul Haque Chowdhury handed over the gifts to Qatar’s Director of Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ibrahim Yusuf Abdullah Y Fakhrul.

Chowdhury said the gifts were a gesture of goodwill, with Khaleda Zia expressing best wishes for Qatar’s continued prosperity and the personal health of its leaders. He also recalled with gratitude the provision of a special air ambulance by the Amir of Qatar for Khaleda Zia’s treatment in London.

Iran has announced an extension of the suspension on all domestic and international flights until 2 PM local time tomorrow. The semi-official Mehr News Agency reported this, citing Majid Akhavan, spokesperson for the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development. According to Akhavan, no airlines or their agents are permitted to sell tickets until further notice. This move is part of ongoing measures to manage current circumstances affecting air travel in the country.

Countless people lose their livelihoods and become displaced annually due to climate change, forcing them to live in harsh urban slums with inadequate civic services and no security. At a national advisory meeting organized by Caritas Bangladesh, experts emphasized the urgent need for coordinated efforts to address this growing crisis. Research shows that between 2011 and 2025, up to 26 million people could be internally displaced, with 57% of urban climate migrants originating from coastal areas like Satkhira.

Mahdi Amin, an adviser to Tarique Rahman, has voiced deep concern over the lack of clarity on how many people have died or gone missing in the struggle for democracy.

“It is tragic that even after ten months, we still don’t know how many were martyred or forcibly disappeared. The state should have compiled this information and stood beside the victims’ families,” he said.

He pledged that under a future BNP-led government, each case would be investigated, families would be supported, and mechanisms would be put in place to ensure that institutions like the infamous ‘Ayana Ghar’ (House of Mirrors—allegedly used for torture) are never repeated in Bangladesh.