Container handling at Chattogram Port has plummeted due to the extended government holidays for Eid-ul-Azha. Typically, the port clears around 5,000 containers daily, but this number dropped to less than half during the break. As of Thursday morning, import containers at the port rose from 28,000 on June 4 to over 39,000—an 11,000 increase in seven days. A pre-Eid customs work stoppage and transport strike had already caused vessel congestion. Although port officials say there's still enough space, traders warn further delays could severely affect service quality. Port operations remained active during the holidays, except on Eid day itself.

Ten months after the interim government took charge promising sweeping reforms, conditions at Dhaka Medical College Hospital remain dire. Overcrowding, staff shortages, and unhygienic conditions plague the facility, where patients often share beds and even pay bribes for treatment. Despite the submission of a reform report in May, no visible improvements have occurred. Emergency access is blocked by vendors and vehicles, sanitation is appalling, and syndicates continue illegal operations. Authorities admit challenges but say slow progress is being made in infrastructure and logistics.

Despite growing demands for change, Bangladesh’s public universities continue to suffer from political interference, recruitment irregularities, and infrastructural deficiencies. Student protests at multiple institutions have led to the removal of a few vice-chancellors, but no major reforms have followed. Issues such as unplanned department expansion, underfunded research, and lack of student housing persist. Experts highlight the need for curriculum updates, merit-based appointments, and governance reform. While minor initiatives are underway, long-term improvement depends on structural changes and consistent funding support.

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has commenced a one-on-one meeting with Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the proposed interim government, at London’s Dorchester Hotel. Tarique arrived at the hotel around 2 PM Bangladesh time, accompanied by senior BNP leaders Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury and Humayun Kabir. Dr. Yunus’s team, including his press and security advisers, welcomed him. According to BNP sources, the meeting is strictly private, with no other participants. The party describes the discussion as part of a constructive political engagement.

The AB Party is preparing to contest in 40 to 50 constituencies in the upcoming national election, according to General Secretary Barrister Asaduzzaman Fuad. Candidate selection is already underway. However, the party has yet to decide on forming any alliance, with a decision expected by November or December. Speaking at a press conference in Barishal, Fuad said they trust the Chief Adviser’s election roadmap, which emphasizes essential reforms before polls. The AB Party has welcomed this approach and expressed its support.

In a crackdown on ticket black marketing and passenger harassment, the Bangladesh Army conducted a surprise operation at Dinajpur Railway Station.

During the raid, army personnel actively investigated complaints of black market ticket sales and passenger exploitation. Captain Tanzid Ahmed, who led the operation, stated that the army is maintaining a strong stance to uphold law and order in the district. He further assured that the army will continue to stand by the public whenever needed to ensure peace and protect public interest.

A culvert constructed in Yusufpur village of Patuakhali under the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief at a cost of Tk 2.78 million has remained largely unusable due to the absence of a connecting road. Despite the structure being completed long ago, no access road has been built, leaving residents facing severe hardship. Locals from Yusufpur and nearby villages are forced to navigate knee-deep mud and walk along a narrow embankment to get by. Md. Moksedul Alam, Project Implementation Officer of Kalapara Upazila, stated that work on the connecting road is planned to begin soon and residents will benefit shortly.

Rajshahi University’s former vice chancellor Dr. Abdus Sobhan is under investigation by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for appointing 138 staff in violation of ministry orders. Despite repeated requests, the university administration has failed to provide necessary documents, causing significant delays in the investigation. The ACC warns it may file a case under Section 19(3) for obstructing the process. A three-member ACC committee is handling the probe. University officials admit partial cooperation but cite missing records as the reason for delays.

In the span of 24 hours, the Jamuna Bridge authority collected Tk 279,692,000 in tolls, with 38,539 vehicles crossing the bridge. According to Ahsanul Kabir Pavel, Executive Engineer of the Jamuna Bridge Site Office, this toll revenue was recorded between Wednesday midnight and Thursday midnight. He added that while traffic volume was higher in the Dhaka-bound lanes, there were no reports of major congestion on the highway.

Bangladesh's leather industry is bracing for a 10–15% drop in rawhide collection after Eid-ul-Azha, falling to around 8 million from over 9 million last year. Despite growing global demand, exports may stumble again due to the inoperative Central Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) in Savar. Tannery owners call it the sector’s biggest obstacle, suggesting BDT 300 crore investment could revive operations. While seasonal traders continue collecting salted hides, government-fixed prices prevail. Salt preservation efforts and new export permissions offer slight relief amidst structural bottlenecks.

BNP activists came under attack once again in Hatiya, Noakhali, leaving five injured. Among them, four were transferred to Dhaka in critical condition after receiving initial treatment at the local health complex. The incident occurred Thursday night while several BNP supporters were gathered at a tea shop in Tamraddi Bazaar. Armed attackers, reportedly wielding sharp local weapons, launched a brutal assault, injuring multiple people. According to Tanvir Haider, the assailants are associates of Alomgir Kabir, former joint general secretary of the Upazila BNP. Locals rushed the wounded to the hospital immediately after the attack.

In a pivotal London meeting today, interim government chief adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus and BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman will discuss the upcoming national election and other unresolved political matters. It marks their first meeting since the recent political shift in Bangladesh. BNP will urge reconsideration of the April 2025 election date, citing extreme weather and religious observances. Other topics may include removing controversial advisers and reforming governance. Political circles view this dialogue as potentially historic for future political consensus.

A 4-kilometer-long traffic jam has developed on the west side of Jamuna Bridge due to an overwhelming number of Dhaka-bound vehicles after Eid-ul-Azha. Since Friday morning, the pressure of passenger and goods-laden vehicles has caused severe gridlock stretching to Saidabad. Toll collection delays and occasional vehicle breakdowns have worsened the situation. Over 38,000 vehicles crossed the bridge in 24 hours, generating nearly Tk 28 million in tolls. Authorities are struggling to manage the flow despite operating nine toll booths.

India’s Border Security Force (BSF) pushed nine people into Bangladesh through the Dobaura border area in Mymensingh on Thursday evening. Among them were two children. Eight of the individuals are reportedly from Khulna’s Bagerhat district, while one hails from Sohagipara village in Dobaura upazila.

According to the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), the group was attempting to enter Bangladesh with the help of human traffickers after being chased by police in Chennai. Indian police detained them earlier on Thursday in Shivganj before pushing them across the border. BGB personnel detained the group after receiving information about the incident.

The results of the SSC and equivalent exams are expected by July 25, following the standard two-month timeframe after exams. Practical tests concluded on May 25, and script evaluation is in full swing. Despite initial reluctance, most examiners have now collected answer sheets after a directive was issued. OMR submissions are ongoing and will close by June 15. Over 1.92 million students registered under 11 boards this year, though some were absent. Authorities assure that results will be published following standard assessment procedures.