Advisor Asif Mahmud announced that the government has begun a crackdown on online gambling. Over 1,000 mobile banking accounts linked to gambling activities are being frozen. He urged citizens to report any suspicious bank or gambling-related accounts. Mahmud added that online gambling is prohibited under Section 20 of the new Cybersecurity Ordinance and all activities related to it are now banned in the interest of public safety. He also said preparations have been made to remove all sacrificial waste within 12 hours after Eid.

Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inquilab Mancha, wrote on Facebook: “It’s now a battle between the Delhi-serving clique left behind by Hasina and the sovereign people of Bangladesh. I urge the entire nation to prepare for united victory in this existential fight. The July movement will continue until Bangladesh wins.” Protests are ongoing demanding the repeal of the "Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025" and the scrapping of the proposed NBR dissolution.

At a street rally in Chandraghona Lichubagan, Rangunia, Chattogram, Hasnat Abdullah accused the ruling Awami League of continuous repression over the past decade and a half. “The NCP, together with the people, will build a real Bangladesh,” he declared. Earlier, NCP leader Dr. Tasnim Jara noted that the party is holding rallies nationwide to connect with grassroots communities. “Women have led the July movement from the front. In tomorrow’s Bangladesh, we must all work together with the same spirit,” she added.

The Ministry of Home Affairs announced Monday night that entry to the Secretariat will remain closed to visitors on Tuesday due to unavoidable reasons. The announcement comes amid continued protests by government employees inside and outside the Secretariat, now in their third consecutive day, against the newly approved "Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025."

Speaking at a roadside rally in the Shaheed Minar area of Dimla, Nilphamari, NCP leader Sarjis Alam alleged that the police don't act without bribes. “There has been no development of roads and infrastructure in Dimla over the past 17 years. Instead, the people have been looted through deception,” he stated. Sarjis emphasized the need for multiple strong political parties in Bangladesh to encourage healthy competition. He also criticized the abuse of power during elections and called for justice for those killed in recent protests. “We want elections, but only local government elections for now,” he added.

The body of Shaheed Shahadat Hossain Shawon, a young man from Senbagh, Noakhali, who was killed during the recent mass uprising, has been exhumed under court order. It has been sent to the Noakhali morgue for a post-mortem examination. Shawon, son of Bashir Alam of Khajuria Sardar Para, was a student at a madrasa in Jatrabari and died of gunshot wounds on August 5. His father said, “Everyone knows my son was shot by the police. A proper investigation will reveal the truth. I demand exemplary punishment for those responsible for my son’s death.”

Environmental Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan emphasized that resolving human-elephant conflict in the Garo Hills requires patience and behavioral change. “Elephants lived in the hills before humans. We won’t survive if we continue destroying forests and harming elephants,” she said. Rizwana criticized the Forest Department for planting invasive eucalyptus and acacia trees, which disrupted the ecosystem. She called for removing these trees and planting species better suited to the habitat of elephants.

Information Adviser Mahfuz Alam told a delegation from the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom that Bangladesh offers maximum religious freedom to its citizens, with no discrimination based on faith. He emphasized that the government ensures equal rights for all communities and actively supports religious festivals. He also noted that there have been no recent incidents of minority persecution, and dismissed ongoing international allegations as politically motivated propaganda. Alam expressed concern that some individuals from minority groups continue to align themselves with the Awami League, calling it regrettable.

NCP leader Abdul Hannan Masud has issued a stern warning to those currently striking at the Secretariat, NBR, and ports. In a social media post, he wrote, “The revolution will reach you too. You are demanding freedom to continue corruption and looting, but that era will end post-2024.” He accused these officials of being complicit in every act of enforced disappearance, murder, corruption, and money laundering under Hasina’s regime, and called for immediate removal and investigation by a neutral commission.

The Ministry of Public Administration has issued a notification inviting applications from retired officials who were denied promotions between 2009 and August 4, 2024. Eligible individuals must apply through their respective ministries by June 16. The notification clarifies that those who have previously submitted applications need not reapply. This follows similar measures for 764 officials from the administration cadre. However, officials in other cadres with third-grade or higher positions are ineligible.

The NBR Reform Unity Council has demanded the immediate removal of National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md. Abdur Rahman Khan by Thursday, May 29. At a press conference, council leaders cited a severe loss of trust and confidence in his leadership. Their ongoing protests began after the government issued the "Revenue Policy and Management Ordinance 2025" on May 12, effectively dividing the NBR. The council continues to demand repeal of the ordinance dissolving the current NBR.

A leave-to-appeal has been filed seeking a suspension of the Election Tribunal’s verdict and the Election Commission’s gazette that declared Ishraq Hossain as mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation. Senior counsel Mohammad Hossain stated that the petition might be heard in the chamber court today or tomorrow. Earlier on May 22, the High Court rejected a writ petition challenging the same verdict and gazette.

Advisor Asif Nazrul stated on Facebook that formal judicial proceedings have commenced in the case involving crimes against humanity during the July uprising. He noted that the reformation of the International Crimes Tribunal eight months ago made this trial process visible. Investigation and prosecution offices have since been restructured, and a formal charge sheet has been submitted and accepted by the tribunal. Nazrul confirmed that hearings in Sheikh Hasina's case, as the chief accused, are set to begin soon. He expressed hope that the verdict would be delivered within the tenure of the interim government, reaffirming the nation’s commitment to justice for genocide.

Supporters of Ishraq Hossain have been staging a sit-in for 13 consecutive days in front of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) headquarters, demanding he be officially assigned the mayoral role. All public services at the city building remain suspended, causing widespread inconvenience to residents. On-site reports confirm that the building entrances are still locked. Protesters, operating under the banners of the “DSCC Workers Union” and “Dhakabasi,” have taken position inside the compound.

Brigadier General Md. Nazim Ud Doula stated during a press briefing that there is no conflict between the military and the government, dismissing circulating rumors on social media as false. He affirmed the army’s commitment to protecting national sovereignty, stability, and security, and stressed that they are working in full coordination with the government. Responding to questions on port corridors, he said the army would never be involved in anything that compromises national security. Colonel Shafiqul Islam added that speculation about the army taking power if elections aren’t held by December is baseless, emphasizing that there have been no such discussions within the armed forces.