Bangladesh has formally requested India to resolve the import restrictions on garments and several other goods via secretary-level bilateral trade talks. The Ministry of Commerce has sent a letter to the Indian government regarding the issue. Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman stated, “We are not planning any retaliatory measures. Instead, we want to show India that such restrictions hurt both sides and we must find a solution.” He added that consultations have been held with stakeholders to avoid further deterioration and assured that Bangladesh would continue engaging diplomatically.

In 2024, Bangladesh and Pakistan ranked among the top countries with the highest Schengen visa rejection rates. Citizens of Comoros faced the worst rejection rate at 62.8%, with 1,754 out of 2,853 applications denied. Bangladeshi applicants fared poorly as well—out of 39,345 applications, 20,957 were rejected, marking a rejection rate of 54.9%, up from 42.8% in 2023. Pakistani citizens filed 78,362 applications in 2024, of which 35,139 were rejected—a rejection rate of 47.5%.

At 11 AM on Tuesday, seven more individuals injured during the July uprising were sent to Thailand for advanced medical treatment. The patients are Md. Ashraful Alam, Md. Rakib Ul Islam, Md. Russell Hossain, Md. Tarun, Md. Sagar, Mehedi Hasan Khokon, and Abdul Jabbar. Authorities have announced that an additional 20 injured individuals will be sent abroad for treatment in the coming days. This brings the total number of injured protestors sent overseas for treatment to 47.

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus chaired a high-level security meeting on board the Jamuna, focusing on the country’s law and order situation. Key participants included Home Affairs Adviser Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain, National Security Adviser Dr. Khalilur Rahman, Army Chief Gen. Wakar-uz-Zaman, Navy Chief Admiral Mohammad Nazmul Hassan, and Air Force Chief Air Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan. Senior security officials presented detailed reports on the current situation.

The Nationalist Citizen Party (NCP) has announced a protest rally in front of the Election Commission (EC) office on Wednesday, demanding electoral reforms and local elections. Party convener Nahid Islam accused the EC of bias and said they could not trust it to conduct fair elections. He stated that the political direction after August 5 appeared engineered to gear up for national elections. He reiterated that local elections are urgently needed. On recent controversies, he clarified that NCP has no links with DNCC administrator Ejaz, calling for a proper investigation into the allegations against him.

Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur International Airport authorities (AKPS) deported 112 individuals, including Bangladeshis, for failing to meet entry requirements. The deportees did not report to immigration even six hours after landing. While the exact number of Bangladeshis was not disclosed, authorities stated that many appeared to deliberately avoid immigration counters, raising suspicions about their intentions. Among those deported were also citizens of India and Pakistan.

The Economic Affairs Advisory Council has turned down a proposal to purchase 25 new vehicles for use by advisers, ministers, and officials of equivalent rank. The Ministry of Public Administration had requested policy approval, which was not granted. The decision came during a meeting chaired by Economic Affairs Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed at the Cabinet Division conference room.

Planning Adviser Dr. Wahiduddin Mahmud has identified elite-driven land grabbing as a significant factor contributing to poverty in Bangladesh. He explained that flaws in the legal system often leave victims destitute when attempting to reclaim their land. "Poverty isn't just about income—lack of access to justice plays a critical role," he said. Dr. Mahmud also noted that ineffective policing can further contribute to poverty, as lawlessness disproportionately affects the poor. Reflecting on the political situation, he said the ongoing restructuring following the recent uprising signals hope, and expressed optimism that a democratic government will soon take charge through upcoming elections.

Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin has warned that dishonest enterprises are manipulating the market by forming cartels and undercutting prices to drive small businesses into ruin. "These actions are destroying fair competition and must be punished," he said. He also called for strict measures against businesses that exploit consumers and evade taxes and VAT. The adviser pointed out that like many institutions, the Competition Commission was also rendered ineffective, limiting its impact on consumers. On a positive note, he mentioned that recent policy reforms have led to improvements in remittances and exports.

A Norwegian delegation led by State Secretary Steine Renate Håheim met with Bangladesh's environmental adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Tuesday. Hasan reaffirmed Bangladesh's commitment to protecting its rivers and forests, noting that a significant portion of climate funds is allocated for this purpose. “Our goal is to restore ecological balance through reforestation and land recovery,” she said. The progress of small cold storage construction for farmers was also discussed. Concerns over shipbreaking workers' safety, waste management, and pollution were raised. Håheim expressed Norway’s interest in investing in renewable energy and eco-friendly projects in Bangladesh. “We are eager to collaborate for sustainable development,” she said.

BNP leader Nazrul Islam Khan stressed that restoring democracy is now a pressing need. “There are political and social forces that want to delay the democratic process for their own interests,” he said. He reiterated that BNP has no objections to holding local elections under a caretaker government but emphasized that such a government must also oversee the national elections first. “It's not technically feasible otherwise,” he said. He also called for justice against those who aided the authoritarian regime and demanded both reform and swift national elections.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir warned that a dark shadow has fallen over Bangladesh's path to democracy. “A conspiracy is underway to delay elections and distance the people from the process through a renewed politics of division,” he said. “Institutions are being turned against each other. The government is deliberately creating internal discord.” He urged BNP members to remain vigilant and stand firm against all conspiracies. “We must not let the country’s independence and sovereignty be compromised,” he added.

Braving heavy rain, members of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal blocked Shahbagh intersection demanding the arrest of those responsible for the murder of Samya. Protesters shouted slogans such as "Why is the killer free while my brother lies in a grave?" and "We want justice!" Samya was fatally stabbed near Suhrawardy Udyan on May 13 around 11 PM while riding a motorcycle. He was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital.

Following a rise in administrative disorder after the fall of the Hasina government, the Ministry of Public Administration has drafted an amendment to the Government Service Act 2018. The amendment aims to bypass lengthy procedures and allow for swift dismissal of civil servants for negligence or misconduct. Cases must be resolved within 25 working days from the date charges are framed. Currently, disciplinary actions can take up to five years. The draft has already been finalized.

The High Court has concluded the hearing on a writ petition challenging the delay in administering the oath to BNP’s Ishraq Hossain as Mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC). The bench of Justices Md. Akram Hossain Chowdhury and Debashish Roy Chowdhury has scheduled the verdict for Wednesday. On March 27, an election tribunal declared Ishraq the lawful mayor and directed the Election Commission to publish the official gazette within 10 days, which was done on April 27.