Yemen has appointed Mohammad Meftah as acting prime minister following the death of Prime Minister Ahmed Galeb Al-Rahawi in a recent Israeli airstrike in Sanaa. The Supreme Political Council issued a decree naming Meftah, the first deputy prime minister, as caretaker leader. The attack also killed several ministers while they attended a workshop. The Houthis confirmed the deaths but did not disclose all names. The presidency announced the strike on Thursday, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions.

The Trump administration has moved to dismiss more than 500 employees of Voice of America (VOA), citing cost-cutting and efficiency. Acting USAGM head Kari Lake said the move would reduce bureaucracy, though unions call it illegal. Court documents show only 108 staff will remain at VOA after the layoffs. The decision follows a court ruling that Trump officials mishandled the removal of VOA’s director. Some staff are fighting the cuts in court, while certain divisions, like Cuba Broadcasting, remain unaffected.

U.S. President Donald Trump has canceled plans to visit India for the Quad summit later this year, according to a New York Times analysis. The report says Trump had earlier promised Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a June 17 phone call that he would attend, but tensions have since escalated. Disputes over Trump’s mediation claim in the India-Pakistan conflict, a canceled G7 meeting, and Washington’s new 50% tariff on Indian goods have all contributed to worsening U.S.-India relations.

Students at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) staged a protest outside Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. A.K. Fazlul Hoque Bhuiya’s residence following an attack by outsiders on protesting students. Several students, including women, were injured during the clash, which occurred in the presence of university authorities.

The incident follows earlier unrest when students of the Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences locked in 227 faculty members to protest the failed implementation of a combined degree academic council decision. The campus remains tense.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir emphasized the party’s commitment to defending Bangladesh. He stated that any attempts to disrupt elections or impose threats via the proportional representation (PR) system will not succeed. “If the people’s government is established through elections, Tareq Rahman will become Prime Minister, and BNP will return to state power,” he asserted.

BNP leaders also warned of both domestic and international conspiracies to sabotage the polls, including interference by foreign agents and local political factions.

NCP leader Ariful Islam Adib criticized the National Party for legitimizing the last three illegal elections, effectively aligning with the ruling Awami League. He called on the government to suspend their organizational activities and urged swift action to maintain law and order.

Adib also cited attacks on opposition leaders, including Nurul Haque Nur, as evidence of attempts to disrupt democratic processes. “Government agencies are clinging to old structures, and perpetrators must be held accountable. Legal steps, such as recognizing the July charter as the basis for elections, must be enforced,” he said.

After a meeting with the Chief Adviser, Jamaat leader Abdullah Mohammad Taher stated that three assurances were given during the discussion: “Certain reforms will be undertaken, justice will be made visible, and the election will be conducted in a globally respected manner.”

Taher noted that while consensus was reached on several major issues, some matters drew notes of dissent. “Some parties are obstructing reform implementation, claiming the next elected government should carry it out. But delaying reform by a year defeats the purpose. We want the charter fully enforced. The London date announcement also raises questions about impartiality. A government unable to control these matters—how can it ensure fair elections?”

He also criticized the government’s inaction against perpetrators, stating that irregularities during elections cannot be followed by mere expressions of regret.

Following the Fourth General Meeting held on April 26, the National Coordination Party (NCP) has formed a 51-member Executive Council. The council was approved by the convener and general secretary for the next three months.

The newly appointed members include: Md. Nahid Islam, Samanta Sharmin, Ariful Islam Adib, Akhtar Hossain, Tasnim Zara, Nahida Sarwar Niva, Sarjis Alam, Hasnat Abdullah, Nasiruddin Patwari, Abdul Hannan Masud, Nusrat Tabassum, Monira Sharmin, Mahbub Alam, Sarwar Tushar, Tajnuva Jabin, Sultan Muhammad Zakaria, Dr. Atik Mujahid, Ashraf Uddin Mahdi, Anik Roy, Khaled Saifullah, Jabed Rasin, Ehtesham Haque, Abdullah Al Amin, Arif Sohel, Md. Nizam Uddin, Akram Hussain, S.M. Saif Mustafiz, Saleh Uddin Sifat, Alauddin Mohammad, Md. Farhad Alam Bhuiya, Faridul Haque, Mohammad Miraj Mia, Lutfur Rahman, Mushfiq Us Salehin, Dr. Zahedul Islam, Zaherul Islam Musa, Abu Saeed Mohammad Suja Uddin, Mir Arshadul Haque, Faisal Mahmud Shanto, Moshiur Rahman, Tahsin Riaz, Saifullah Haider, Ali Naser, Ataullah, Mahmuda Alam Mitu, S.M. Shahriar, Dr. Md. Abdul Ahad, Tarikul Islam, Dilshana Parul, Kailash Chandra Ruidas, and Md. Rasel Ahmed.

Dhaka University (DU) Vice President candidate Abu Sadik Qayem has warned that students will reject candidates “echoing Delhi’s agenda” in the upcoming DU elections. Speaking to the press, he said, “On September 9, a ballot revolution will take place, and our panel will emerge victorious. The aspirations of the students are our aspirations, and we have always worked in a student-friendly manner. Many of our competitors, however, show no concern for students. They are broadcasting Delhi and Bakshali statements.”

Qayem also alleged that his campaign images were being deliberately distorted. “We filed a written complaint with the administration, but even after three days, no action has been taken, despite the availability of photographic and video evidence. If this continues, there are serious concerns about the fairness of the election,” he added.

Interim Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus held a meeting with Jamaat-e-Islami on Sunday to discuss elections and contemporary political issues.
The talks, held at Jamuna after 4:30 PM, were attended by a four-member Jamaat delegation led by Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Md. Taher.
Later in the evening, Yunus is scheduled to meet separately with the National Citizens’ Party (NCP) at 6:30 PM and with the BNP at 7:30 PM.

Justice Md. Akhtaruzzaman, who sentenced former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia to five years in prison in the Zia Orphanage Trust case, has resigned.
The judge had earlier been placed on leave after allegations of misconduct surfaced. Summoned by the Supreme Judicial Council on July 1 to explain himself in person, he submitted his resignation to Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed on Sunday. The resignation has since been forwarded to the President.

The Election Commission has published an updated supplementary voter list, the second revision within a year, bringing the total number of registered voters to 126,307,504.
EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed said the updated roll includes 64.1 million male voters, 62.2 million female voters, and 1,230 voters from the third gender.
Earlier, a draft list of 4.6 million names was released on August 10. Following review and correction, the final roll has now been announced. Newly eligible 18-year-olds will be added by October 31.

Dhaka University unit of Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (BNP’s student wing) has announced a protest march today, Sunday, at 6 PM, condemning the “shameful attack” on general students of Chittagong University.

The march will begin from TSC (Teacher-Student Centre) and move through various roads on campus, according to a press release issued by the organization’s Office Secretary, Mallik Wasi Uddin Tami.

Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman held a meeting with Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed on Sunday at the Chief Justice’s residence in Gulshan.
The agenda of the discussion was not disclosed. Almost simultaneously, Principal Staff Officer of the Armed Forces Division Lt. Gen. SM Kamrul Hasan met Interim Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus at Jamuna. No details of either meeting were made public.

Rashed Khan, leader of Gono Odhikar Parishad, has accused members of the army and police of carrying out a violent attack on the party’s office, leaving President Nurul Haque Nur and nearly 100 activists injured.
Rejecting the army’s claim that the assault was a “mob attack,” Rashed countered: “If it was a mob, then it was created by army personnel themselves.”
He alleged that soldiers vandalized the office and injured leaders inside. “We completely reject the army’s statement,” he declared.