BNP’s Aminul Haque criticized the Awami League, calling it a repressive regime of 17 years and declaring that even seeing its leaders' faces is sinful. He emphasized prioritizing loyal and persecuted BNP activists in membership renewals and rejected those with ties to Awami League. He accused local and foreign conspiracies of delaying elections and expressed hope for polls in February. BNP leaders also vowed to exclude corrupt individuals and uphold moral responsibility in party activities.

The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh has announced the transfer of six senior officials, including regional election officers, directors, and deputy secretaries, as part of an internal reshuffle.

According to the official notification:

Deputy Secretary Md. Faridul Islam has been appointed Regional Election Officer in Rangpur.

Mohammad Azizul Islam, formerly posted in Rangpur, has been reassigned as the Regional Election Officer in Rajshahi.

Rajshahi’s previous officer, Md. Delwar Hossain, will now serve as Deputy Secretary at the EC Secretariat.

Muhammad Hasanuzzaman, Director of the Administration and Finance Division under the NID Registration Wing, has been reassigned as Director of the Election Training Institute.

Md. Humayun Kabir, Deputy Secretary, will now join the EC’s Budget Division.

Md. Habibur Rahman, the current Deputy Secretary in the Budget Division, has been moved to the NID Registration Wing as Director of Administration and Finance.

The commission has instructed all reassigned officials to hand over their current responsibilities and report to their new postings by July 7.

Hundreds of teaching job aspirants staged a protest outside the National Press Club in Dhaka on Sunday, accusing the Non-Government Teachers' Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA) of deliberately failing thousands of candidates in the latest registration exams.

The protesters, who blocked traffic during their demonstration, claimed that NTRCA unfairly altered evaluation criteria—particularly by including certificate scores in the final assessment for the first time—resulting in 40% of candidates being marked as failed.

To disperse the demonstrators and restore traffic flow, police used water cannons, fired two sound grenades, and resorted to limited baton charges. Several protesters sustained injuries in the clash. The students are demanding immediate issuance of registration certificates for those they believe were unjustly failed.

Following a meeting with U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Dhaka, Tracy Ann Jacobson, BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury told the media that political stakeholders have “more or less reached a consensus” on holding the national election in February.

“This timeline brings a sense of relief not just for domestic stakeholders, but also for Bangladesh’s international partners, including the United States,” said Khasru. He emphasized that such clarity allows all parties to align their planning accordingly.

Khasru also noted that discussions held in London between BNP’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and senior advisers were acknowledged during the meeting. “Differences of opinion on reforms are natural, but we will move forward based on points of consensus,” he added.

He defended BNP’s legal actions against previous election commissions, calling the lawsuits “a normal course of accountability.” The meeting also covered strategies to improve investment opportunities in Bangladesh.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman met with Japanese Ambassador Saida Shinichi in Dhaka. During the meeting, Dr. Rahman provided an overview of his party’s stance on political and religious freedoms, alleging political oppression and electoral manipulation under the current regime. He also highlighted extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and systemic human rights abuses. Ambassador Shinichi thanked him and expressed hope for a free and peaceful electoral process in Bangladesh.

Following its registration application, NCP has requested one of three symbols—water lily, pen, or mobile phone—for its electoral identity. During a press briefing, Chief Coordinator Nasir Uddin Patwari declared, “We aim to win 300 out of 400 constituencies. We are confident NCP will form the next government.” The EC had initially set April 20 as the application deadline but later extended it to June 22 following requests from NCP and other aspiring parties.

The National Citizens Party (NCP) submitted its application for political registration to the Election Commission on the final day of the submission period. Senior party leaders, including Sarjis Alam and Nasir Uddin Patwari, visited the EC headquarters to hand in the documents. The party has already finalized its constitution and met the EC’s requirement of forming a minimum number of regional committees. The proposed constitution includes democratic principles such as limiting top leadership to three terms and holding council meetings every three years.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir held a courtesy meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh, Tracy Ann Jacobson, at the party chairperson’s office in Gulshan on Sunday. Also present were BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury and International Affairs Committee member Shama Obaid. The meeting comes amid heightened diplomatic engagements ahead of the next election cycle.

The BNP has filed a legal case naming Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, along with Chief Election Commissioners and other officials involved in the 10th, 11th, and 12th parliamentary elections. The case, submitted by Md. Salah Uddin Khan at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Police Station, also includes unidentified individuals. Prior to filing, a BNP delegation, led by Khan, submitted a formal petition to Chief Election Commissioner M.M. Nasir Uddin, endorsed by the party’s Secretary General.

BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed has blamed successive governments for fostering a system that discourages intellectual growth, leading to a surge in brain drain. Speaking at an education-focused event, he stated, “The tendency to govern by sidelining merit has directly contributed to the country’s intellectual exodus.” He pledged that under BNP rule, education and research will receive top priority. “Improving the academic environment and political culture is vital to retaining talent,” he added, calling for coordinated efforts among educators, students, and student organizations to strengthen the nation’s educational foundations.

Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, sent multiple letters to the UN Security Council and Secretary-General António Guterres.

Calling the U.S. attack a “brutal and unlawful act of aggression,” the letter stated that the airstrikes severely impacted both regional and international peace and security. Iran demanded an emergency meeting of the Security Council and insisted on accountability for violations of international law by both the U.S. and Israel.

The Election Commission (EC) has announced that the deadline for registering new political parties expires today (Sunday) at 5 PM.
So far, around 100 parties have applied, according to EC officials.
The EC previously extended the deadline by 1.5 months following requests from several parties, including the NCP.
To qualify, parties must have a central committee, representation in one-third of districts, and at least 100 upazila-level committees. Previous electoral performance or parliamentary representation may also be considered.

A high-level BNP delegation, led by Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, will depart for China tonight at the invitation of the Chinese Communist Party.
The nine-member team includes senior BNP leaders such as Mirza Abbas, Goyeshwar Chandra Roy, Selima Rahman, and others.
BNP Media Cell's Shairul Kabir Khan confirmed the visit and stated that the team will engage in political and strategic dialogue with Chinese counterparts.

Bangladesh Police arrested 1,556 individuals in the past 24 hours as part of a nationwide special operation.
According to AIG Enamul Haque Sagar of Police Headquarters, 1,029 of the detainees were wanted under existing warrants, while the remaining 527 face charges in various other cases.
The operation also led to the seizure of a significant number of locally-made and foreign weapons. Sagar noted that the crackdown will continue nationwide.

BNP Joint Convener of Dhaka North, SM Jahangir, distributed leaflets in Khilkhet on Saturday, promoting the 31-point state reform proposal announced by Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman.
Jahangir said the BNP envisions a just, inclusive Bangladesh and pledged that if elected, the country would be governed under the proposed framework.
He and local activists engaged with residents, shopkeepers, pedestrians, and rickshaw-pullers, sharing greetings on behalf of party chairperson Khaleda Zia and distributing the reform plan.