PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja has declared that former Prime Minister Imran Khan will not apologize to anyone. He dismissed any possibility of negotiations with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), or Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM). PTI is instead engaging in talks with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam and other Sindh-based parties to form a larger opposition alliance. He also criticized reports suggesting that PTI must apologize for the May 9 events, stating that such demands were politically motivated.

On Tuesday morning, workers of a jeans manufacturing company blocked roads in Hemayetpur, Savar, demanding a 10-day Eid holiday, payment of their current month’s salary, and Eid bonuses. The protest intensified after police detained six workers following Monday’s demonstration. Superintendent of Police Md. Mominul Islam stated that joint security forces were deployed at the scene and discussions were underway with workers to restore normal traffic flow.

The Bangladesh Army has strongly refuted a misleading report by India Today, which claimed that the country’s military is planning to overthrow the interim government. In an official statement, the army labeled the report as “a blatant distortion of facts, a baseless rumor, and completely false.” It criticized India Today for repeatedly publishing inaccurate and fabricated stories about the Bangladesh military.

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has instructed the rapid commercial deployment of Starlink’s satellite internet service in Bangladesh within 90 days. The initiative aims to provide high-speed internet access, particularly in rural and remote areas, enhancing digital connectivity across the country.

Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam announced that Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus will embark on a four-day official visit to China starting Wednesday at the invitation of the Chinese government. He is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with President Xi Jinping on Friday morning, with economic cooperation being the primary focus. Several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) may also be signed. He emphasized that both India and China are Bangladesh’s friends, and relations with both remain strong.

Foreign Secretary Jashim Uddin has confirmed that Bangladesh is prepared for a meeting between Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the upcoming BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok. “We are waiting for a positive response from India. If this meeting happens, it could break the current stagnation in bilateral relations,” he stated. He also hinted at possible discussions with China regarding the Teesta water management project.

In a national address, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus stated, "The July mass uprising has given us a unique opportunity to build a Bangladesh free from inequality, and we intend to seize it." He also commemorated March 25 as a dark day in human history, recalling how the Pakistani military initiated a genocide. Honoring the martyrs and freedom fighters of the nine-month-long Liberation War, he paid his respects. Highlighting government measures to control commodity prices during Ramadan, he said, "Since assuming office, we have taken strong actions to curb inflation. We are making every effort to ensure that no price hikes occur during Ramadan and that electricity supply remains uninterrupted. These efforts will continue." Yunus also accused Sheikh Hasina of surpassing all limits of cruelty to cling to power. "The UN report has sent shivers down everyone's spine. How can a prime minister order the killing of unarmed civilians and the concealment of their bodies?" he questioned, while also discussing the UN Secretary-General’s visit.

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has stated that, even 53 years after independence, the people of Bangladesh have not reaped its true benefits. In a statement marking Independence Day, he paid tribute to the nation’s martyrs, including former President Ziaur Rahman, and honored the sacrifices of mothers and sisters who fought for the country. He blamed fascist, authoritarian, and illegitimate forces for repeatedly obstructing democratic progress. He urged for the expulsion of these forces to rebuild Bangladesh.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has claimed that, just as Sheikh Mujib surrendered in 1971 and Awami League leaders fled without guidance, the same happened in August 2024. “They abandoned their activists and escaped to India by helicopter,” he stated. He praised Ziaur Rahman for declaring independence in 1971 and hailed Begum Khaleda Zia as the first female freedom fighter. He also accused elements of social media of spreading misinformation to discredit the military and reiterated that elections are necessary for democracy.

The International Crimes Tribunal has issued arrest warrants against 15 individuals in connection with the murder of Chattogram’s Wasim Akram, a student leader killed during the July uprising. The list includes former Chattogram mayors A.J.M. Nasir and Rezaul Karim, as well as former Deputy Minister for Education Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nowfel. Wasim was shot dead by police in Chattogram on July 16, the same day Abu Saeed was killed in Rangpur.

Chattogram City Corporation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bahan Limited to transform the city into a modern, tech-driven metropolis. Bahan Limited, a licensed NTTN provider under BTRC, will ensure high-speed internet connectivity and smart technology integration. Mayor Shahadat Hossain stated that the agreement aims to replace the city’s overhead cables with a structured underground optical fiber network, enhancing both urban aesthetics and internet speed for residents.

The NCP has strongly condemned the attack on its Joint Chief Coordinator Abdul Hannan Masud and other activists by BNP members in Hatia. In a statement, the party highlighted that BNP itself had long suffered similar oppression under the fallen fascist Awami League regime. The NCP stressed that it does not want to see a repetition of such political violence after the recent regime change. The party demanded that law enforcement identify and arrest all attackers within 24 hours and urged BNP to take organizational action against those involved.

Eminent cultural personality, Rabindra Sangeet singer, and Chhayanaut President Sanjida Khatun has passed away at the age of 93 due to age-related complications. She breathed her last on Tuesday afternoon while undergoing treatment. Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Raji’un. Sanjida Khatun was educated at Kamrunnesa School, Eden College, Dhaka University, and Visva-Bharati University in Shantiniketan. She also taught at Dhaka University.

On Tuesday at 11 AM, Interim Government Chief Adviser Prof. Dr. Muhammad Yunus unveiled a commemorative stamp to mark Bangladesh’s Independence and National Day 2025. Present at the event were Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser Faiz Ahmed, Post and Telecommunications Secretary Dr. Mushfiqur Rahman, and Director General of the Postal Department S.M. Shahabuddin.

The Trump administration admitted that officials had mistakenly included journalist Jeffrey Goldberg in a group chat discussing upcoming US airstrikes on the Houthis in Yemen. As a result, Goldberg learned about the attack hours before it happened. The chat reportedly included multiple cabinet members, Vice President JD Vance, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.