BNP leader Barkatullah Bulu stated that when Dr. Muhammad Yunus won the Nobel Peace Prize, it was not Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina who congratulated him, but then Mayor of undivided Dhaka, Sadeque Hossain Khoka, who organized a civic reception at the South Plaza of the National Parliament. He added that while Dr. Yunus received state honors under a BNP-led government by then-President Iajuddin Ahmed at Bangabhaban, today his son, Ishraque Hossain, despite winning a court order and having his election gazetted, is still being denied the chance to take oath.

Police in Chattogram have seized a covered van loaded with fabric rolls allegedly intended for making uniforms for the Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF), a hill-based armed separatist group. The shipment was traced back to a garment factory owned by Awami League leader and former MP Abduch Salam. Four individuals have been detained for questioning. This follows earlier operations in which police confiscated over 47,000 KNF uniforms from several local factories.

A case has been filed in Lalmonirhat against Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader and his wife, alleging their involvement in assaulting and attempting to kill a BNP polling agent during the 2018 national elections. The case was filed by a man named Khalilur Rahman, who claims police initially refused to accept the complaint. OC Mohammad Nurun Nabi has confirmed that an investigation is underway and action will be taken accordingly.

BNP leader Barrister Kaiser Kamal has expressed concern that the current advisers may be misinterpreting the party’s demand for elections within a “logical time frame.” “We do not want citizens to take to the streets to define what that time frame means,” he warned. He reaffirmed BNP’s stance that elections should be held by December. “This was not a sudden demand,” he clarified, adding that acting chairman Tarique Rahman had made this clear from the day Dr. Yunus took oath as Chief Adviser.

Residents in Myanmar’s Tamu district, near the Indian border, are in fear following the killing of 10 members of the anti-junta resistance group People's Defence Force (PKPF) by the Indian Army on May 14. The deceased were affiliated with the pro-democracy National Unity Government of Myanmar. While the Indian military claimed the victims were armed insurgents involved in suspicious activities, Myanmar’s National Unity Government alleges they were detained, tortured, and executed.

Hezbollah Deputy Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem said the ideology of Imam Khomeini remains vibrant among the Muslim Ummah. “Through his revolutionary insight, the sacred light of Muhammadan Islam continues to spread,” he said. Describing Khomeini as a pioneer of resistance and justice, Qassem credited him with laying the foundation for anti-oppression movements across the Middle East. He praised Iran's continued support for resistance forces and noted that Khomeini led Iran from monarchy and American dominance to an independent Islamic republic.

BNP leader Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain has called for the immediate declaration and implementation of a roadmap for national reforms, justice, and elections. “The sooner it's done, the faster people’s rights will be restored,” he said. He warned that failure to act will not be forgiven by the public. He also criticized the entrenched influence of pro-autocracy forces within the administration and demanded accountability in the disappearances of political figures Ilias Ali and Chowdhury Alam.

Three Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel and one smuggler were injured in a clash in Naikhongchhari. The attack occurred during an operation by BGB’s 11th Battalion against illegal cattle smuggling from Myanmar, which reportedly evades large sums in customs revenue. Over the past few months, BGB has seized around 1,000 smuggled cattle. Authorities said the recovered cattle were worth approximately 90 million BDT in government revenue.

Two Iranian nationals were assaulted and robbed of their mobile phones and foreign currency in Taraganj, Rangpur. According to the army, they responded swiftly, recovering both the victims and the stolen items. Four suspects have been detained in connection with the incident. The Iranian couple told the army they had arrived in Rangpur from Dhaka for sightseeing but mistakenly entered Taraganj using Google Maps. When they asked locals for help after being identified as foreigners, they were beaten, and their belongings — including dollars, phones, a wristwatch, and passports — were stolen.

Chattogram City Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain said that uninterrupted water flow in canals and drains was crucial to preventing waterlogging across the city despite days of heavy rainfall. “This is a significant achievement,” he stated. “With well-planned action, we can keep the city waterlogging-free in the future too.” He acknowledged that short-term flooding can occur during extreme downpours but emphasized that a functioning drainage system can prevent major disruptions. The mayor also noted the urgent need for proper equipment to maintain the city’s 1,600 km of drains and 57 canals, stating that effective waste management is essential.

Press Secretary Shafiqur Alam has announced that the much-anticipated July Charter is expected to be adopted very soon. “Representatives from 28 political parties have already participated,” he said. Another meeting is scheduled for this week, which may involve leaders from multiple parties sitting together. “It is possible that individual leaders from various parties will hold joint discussions,” he added. The Chief Adviser delivered a four-minute speech addressed to all political parties, formally concluding the first phase of the talks and inaugurating the second phase, thanking all for their participation.

Islami Chhatra Shibir leader SM Farhad accused certain vested groups of conspiring to delay the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) elections to serve hidden agendas. He warned that if the university administration cooperates with such forces, students will launch another “July Movement” against them. Meanwhile, the university has reported progress in election preparations, currently at phase seven, which includes forming the election commission. Three faculty members have been preliminarily selected.

Heavy upstream rainfall and mountain runoff have caused water levels in the Teesta River to surge, flooding large areas of farmland. The authorities have opened all gates of the Teesta Barrage in response. Many peanut fields have been submerged, and farmers are struggling to harvest crops by boat. One farmer, Anarul Islam, said his 150-acre peanut farm is now largely underwater, with only one-third of the crop harvested so far.

Following a meeting with the Chief Adviser, NCP convener Nahid Islam insisted that the July Charter must be finalized and published within 30 working days, before August 5. He said an electoral roadmap should only be announced after the charter is in effect. He also called for a restructured Election Commission to ensure free and fair polls.

BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed asserted that national elections can be held by December and necessary reforms completed within a month. He said key reforms, especially those related to the electoral process, can be implemented through executive orders, ordinances, or office directives without amending the Constitution. He emphasized that consensus-driven reforms should be documented in a political charter, which would be reflected in BNP’s election manifesto and serve as a public commitment.