Public sector employee unions continued their protests on Sunday, demanding the repeal of the Government Jobs (Amendment) Ordinance 2025. Demonstrators rallied at the Secretariat, chanting slogans such as “Repeal the illegal black law” and “We reject unlawful legislation.” Later, they submitted a memorandum to Food Adviser Ali Imam Majumder. Protesters emphasized the need for a concrete timeline for resolution, stating, “We can’t wait forever.”

Following an attack on Jatiya Party chairman GM Quader’s residence in Rangpur, the joint forces have sought cooperation from the Discrimination Resistance Student Movement and BNP leaders to identify those involved. Two leaders from the student movement, Imtiaz Ahmed Imti and district convenor Imran Ahmed, were called in for questioning. Upon hearing the news, Sarjees Alam rushed to the scene at 1:30 a.m. in the rain and spoke with Brigadier General Humayun Kaiyum of the 72nd Infantry Brigade. Sarjees stated that the Jatiya Party is an ally of the Awami League and part of the fascist regime. “They attacked our rally, yet they are being mainstreamed and rehabilitated. The Jatiya Party must be banned,” he said.

Lawyer Shishir Monir has stated that the Supreme Court has declared Jamaat-e-Islami’s registration valid and has nullified the High Court’s verdict. The Election Commission has been directed to take necessary steps regarding the party’s registration and related matters. While today’s brief ruling didn’t explicitly mention the party’s electoral symbol (the scale), Monir said that the EC has been given authority to resolve these issues. Further clarity is expected once the official copy of the verdict is released.

Sheikh Hasina has been officially named the prime accused in the “July Massacre” case filed at the International Criminal Court. Chief Prosecutor Tazul Islam submitted the charges on Sunday afternoon. The trial was broadcast live on Bangladesh Television (BTV). Other co-accused in the case include Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun.

Legal Adviser Asif Nazrul has announced that the formal trial of Sheikh Hasina will begin on Sunday at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes related to the “July Massacre.” The prosecution team will submit formal charges during a televised hearing. Nazrul assured that due legal processes would be followed and commended the tireless efforts of the prosecution and investigation teams. He shared a photo of martyr Wasim Akram’s father along with his statement.

BNP leader Aminul Haque stated that the people of Bangladesh have been deprived of their voting rights for the past 17 years. “The public wants elections, and they want them by this December,” he said. He accused both the previous authoritarian regime and the current caretaker government of stalling the democratic process. He also rejected the Chief Adviser’s claim made in Japan that only one party wants elections in December, asserting that the demand for free and fair elections is shared by all opposition alliances, civil society, and the general public.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman reacted to the Supreme Court’s verdict by calling the earlier High Court judgment “unjust.” In a statement, he said, “Today, a four-member bench led by the Chief Justice has overturned the unjust ruling of the High Court. We bow in gratitude to the Almighty—Alhamdulillah, Summa Alhamdulillah.” He added that further procedures are now in the hands of the Election Commission and prayed for a swift restoration of the party’s full rights.

The Appellate Division has overturned the High Court’s verdict that had declared Jamaat-e-Islami’s political registration illegal. It has also directed the Election Commission to reinstate the party’s registration. However, no specific directive has been issued regarding the party’s electoral symbol, the scale. The commission has been asked to consider the matter. Notably, the High Court had canceled Jamaat’s registration during the previous Awami League government. After over a decade, the verdict has now been annulled.

Jubo Dal leader Sharif Uddin Jewel has alleged that the current administration, led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus, was installed by political parties with the promise of fair elections and restored democracy.
“But now, every time elections are mentioned, the government makes excuses—delaying today, deferring tomorrow. Why won’t they hold elections? Because they know the people will vote for the BNP,” Jewel said.
He further stated, “The people trust BNP because we have always stood by them. In the last 54 years, martyr Ziaur Rahman has been the only true statesman of Bangladesh. Amid post-independence chaos and internal-external conspiracies, he showed the nation a way forward.”

The Dhaka University branch of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal has demanded the resignation of the university’s Vice-Chancellor and Proctor, accusing them of administrative failure to ensure campus safety. At a press conference, student leader Ganesh Chandra Roy criticized the administration for ignoring student concerns about the lack of a safe and open environment for free expression. “The administration has failed to act against Chhatra League members hiding in residential halls and has shown gross negligence,” he said. He also questioned the credibility of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s press briefing on student Samya’s murder, calling it “vague and misleading.”

The National University Syndicate has decided to reinstate 988 employees who were previously terminated, following a directive from the High Court. The employees will resume their duties starting Sunday, June 1. Vice-Chancellor Prof. ASM Amanullah confirmed the decision, stating that all employees will return to their respective posts. The reinstatement follows widespread protests and legal petitions filed by the dismissed employees.

To commemorate the July Uprising and preserve its historical context, a memorabilia collection campaign for the July Uprising Memorial Museum has been launched. On Saturday, Cultural Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki began the initiative by visiting the home of martyred activist Wasim Akram in Pekua, Cox’s Bazar. He collected personal items belonging to the martyr from his family to be preserved in the museum’s archive.
A visual documentation team accompanying Farooki captured the emotional void left in the martyr’s home. On Sunday, Farooki is scheduled to meet the families of other martyrs—Faisal Ahmed Shanto, Omar Farooq, and Shahidul—to collect their personal mementos and share their stories.

UGC Chairman and former Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. SMA Faiz stated that if the government announces a roadmap for the upcoming election, it could help ease the political tension. He urged BNP to abandon its rigid stance of announcing a separate roadmap and instead engage in dialogue. “There is little difference between holding elections in June or December. Through discussions, this gap can be bridged,” he said. At the same event, Prof. Dr. Mahbub Ullah emphasized the need for comprehensive reforms and criticized the government for lacking a clear agenda when it assumed office. “Now we hear about reforms, justice, and elections being their priorities,” he remarked.

The 44th death anniversary of BNP founder and former president Ziaur Rahman was observed across Bangladesh on Saturday through various programs. Events included tributes, mourning processions, prayers, food distribution among the underprivileged, and free medical camps. In Mathbaria, Pirojpur district BNP leader Prof. Alomgir Hossain attended a memorial gathering. In Gafargaon, former BNP joint convenor Dr. Mofakhkharul Islam Rana organized a medical camp, while volunteers in Faridpur distributed meals. Khagrachari hosted rallies, flower offerings, discussions, and a book fair. In Joypurhat, the district’s Farmers’ Wing distributed 500 tree saplings, and Zia Parishad held a commemorative meeting.

Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has returned to Dhaka following a four-day official visit to Japan. He arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 12:15 AM on Saturday night via a Singapore Airlines flight.
According to a statement from the Chief Adviser’s press wing, the flight departed from Narita International Airport in Tokyo at 11:20 AM local time on Saturday and transited through Singapore en route to Dhaka. During his visit, Dr. Yunus attended nearly 20 programs in Tokyo, including a high-level meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba.