Asif Nazrul, legal advisor to the caretaker government, announced that a law to prevent enforced disappearances will be enacted shortly. Speaking at the Commonwealth Charter Workshop closing ceremony in Dhaka, he emphasized that this legislation will help reduce crimes against humanity like enforced disappearances. He also clarified that the July-August mass uprising was a youth-driven movement against injustice, corruption, and human rights abuses. Additionally, the government is working on updating the Criminal Procedure Code, with a draft already prepared.

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) will stay open on Friday and Saturday to provide uninterrupted citizen services. Both the main Nagar Bhaban and all regional offices will operate normally. This decision comes after a long disruption caused by protests from supporters of Ishraq, who had locked DSCC offices from May 15 to June 3. Services resumed on Monday as locks were removed following renewed sit-ins since June 15. DSCC announced the extended service schedule in a press release on Tuesday night.

Bangladesh officially joined the United Nations’ Water Convention on June 20, becoming the first South Asian nation and the 56th globally to do so. The move aims to enhance cooperation on managing 57 shared rivers, including the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna system, critical for water security, environmental stability, and regional peace. The convention offers a legal framework for sustainable transboundary water management. Bangladesh has been engaged with the convention since 2012 and will receive full UN support ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference.

Kosovo’s Ambassador to Bangladesh, Lulzim Plana, met with Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus to discuss enhancing cooperation. The Chief Advisor urged easier recruitment of Bangladeshi workers in Kosovo and proposed increasing Bangladeshi student enrollment through scholarships. Ambassador Plana expressed gratitude for Bangladesh’s support during Kosovo’s post-war period and highlighted Grameen Kosovo’s role. Both emphasized expanding trade, investment, and collaboration in sectors like garments, pharmaceuticals, and leather. Strengthening business community ties and chamber cooperation was also discussed.

Despite rising global fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict, Bangladesh currently has no plans to increase domestic fuel prices, said Energy Advisor Muhammad Fauzul Kabir Khan. He emphasized ongoing monitoring and highlighted existing short-term import plans and long-term LNG contracts. A new 10-year gas supply agreement was also signed recently. Fuel subsidies will be covered by BPCL profits if necessary. Additionally, discussions continue with foreign companies on offshore exploration participation and contract amendments.

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has recovered BDT 994 crore in taxes over the past nine months as part of efforts to curb tax evasion. A total of 16,572 investigations were conducted, revealing tax evasion amounting to BDT 6,246 crore. The NBR stated in a press release that it continues to play a vital role in national development by meeting revenue collection targets.

Farida Akhter, Fisheries and Livestock Advisor, highlighted Bangladesh’s vulnerability to the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions, despite contributing only 0.4% to global emissions. She emphasized the urgent need for Bangladesh to rely on its own capabilities as promised international aid remains unfulfilled. The Livestock and Dairy Development Project’s workshop focused on reducing methane emissions and improving research and data collection. Collaboration with FAO and the World Bank aims to strengthen Bangladesh’s role in addressing climate change in the livestock sector.

The Ministry of Education has directed that all coaching centers across the country remain closed until August 15 to ensure a fair, smooth, and cheat-free HSC and equivalent exams this year. The 2025 exams will start on June 26 under 11 education boards, with 1,251,111 students registered. Among them, 618,015 are male and 633,096 are female examinees. This move aims to maintain exam integrity and provide a conducive environment for all candidates.

Google Pay has officially launched in Bangladesh for the first time, in partnership with City Bank, Google, Mastercard, and Visa. The service enables City Bank customers to make secure, contactless payments using NFC-supported Android devices via Google Wallet. The launch event was held in Dhaka, with notable guests including the Bangladesh Bank Governor and U.S. Embassy representatives. This innovation marks a major step in advancing the country's digital payment ecosystem, allowing users to pay for travel, shopping, and more directly from their smartphones.

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved 17 development projects totaling Tk 8,974.28 crore in its final meeting of the fiscal year. The projects include building drug rehabilitation centers in seven divisions, 253 upazila complexes, and adolescent clubs. Of the total cost, Tk 3,180.34 crore will be government-funded, with the rest covered by project loans and organizational funds. The meeting was chaired by interim government Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus, along with several top advisers and officials.

Reacting to a letter from British MP Tulip Siddiq and her lawyer alleging interference in UK politics by Bangladesh's Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), Chairman Abdul Momen said, “They are belittling both themselves and the UK by suggesting that a legal case could collapse British politics.” He reiterated that the ACC is not politically motivated and said legal matters can’t be settled through letters. “The case is in court — Tulip must appear and face it. She is a Bangladeshi citizen and must comply with local laws,” Momen stated.

Despite the ban on Awami League and its student wing, Chhatra League, rallies and processions continue in various areas. In response, Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam commented, “Yesterday was the Awami League’s founding anniversary, but as expected, they couldn’t gather a large crowd. The party is gradually becoming inactive.” He emphasized that their current focus is preparing for the upcoming election, but the Election Commission will determine the final schedule. Discussions have been held with security forces on maintaining law and order during the election period.

The National University has issued a directive changing the names of 57 government colleges and institutions under its jurisdiction. The new names exclude references to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s family members and leaders of the ruling Awami League. The decision follows a May 28 Ministry of Education order and a February 9, 2025 directive from the Cabinet Division.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman stated that on August 5, through the united movement of students and citizens, divine intervention freed the nation from mafia-led misrule. “Youth spilled their blood in the streets to play a historic role,” he said. He highlighted the martyrdom of Abu Sayeed as a pivotal moment that undermined the foundations of tyranny. Rahman also alleged irregularities in the Dhaka-15 election, where his party’s candidate was detained just three days before voting, and election agents were harassed and prevented from participating. He accused the regime of targeting religious scholars, including Allama Sayeedi.

The Election Commission has reinstated the registration of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and re-allocated its traditional election symbol — the scales. A new gazette notification nullifies the 2018 order that had canceled the party’s registration, following a court directive. The party’s registration was initially scrapped in 2013 for having a constitution that conflicted with the national constitution.