Subrata Bain, once listed among 23 top criminals during the BNP-led coalition government, has been arrested along with an associate in a secret three-hour joint operation led by the military in Kushtia. He had been on the run for years. Earlier in January, his disciple Molla Masud was arrested in Murshidabad, India, by Kolkata police. Indian authorities discreetly informed Bangladeshi intelligence about the arrest. Masud faces over 30 criminal cases, including the high-profile murders of BNP leader Kamal Majumder's nephew Mamun and Old Dhaka's infamous 'Murgi Milon', as well as numerous extortion charges.

BNP leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain slammed the recent statement by the Advisory Council—which suggested the government would take necessary steps if foreign conspiracies made governance impossible—as unclear and misleading. He argued that the government’s claim of disruption is self-inflicted and demanded general elections by December along with the resignation of controversial advisers.

At a street rally in Chattogram’s Chawkbazar, NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah urged voters to choose capable leaders in the next election. “If you don’t find qualified candidates from the NCP, don’t vote for us,” he said. “Don’t vote for party symbols; vote for those who will serve everyone.” He called for internal accountability, saying, “If we are honest in our own conduct, our leaders cannot be corrupt. If we sell our votes again, we will suffer for five years.” He stressed that the fight against corruption must begin at home.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has asked for unconditional forgiveness from anyone hurt or wronged by the actions or behavior of the party or its members. “We do not claim to be above mistakes,” he said, adding that despite their best efforts to support victims, martyrs’ families, and injured party members, they were unable to fulfill all responsibilities due to various limitations. He also alleged that during the trial of Azhar, “safe homes” were created to detain leaders under duress and produce false witnesses.

NCP Member Secretary Akhtar Hossain stated that the acquittal of ATM Azhar is a triumph for the right to a fair trial. He emphasized that no citizen should lose their life through a mockery of justice rooted in political rivalry. He accused courts under the Hasina administration of engaging in judicial killings by denying fair trials to dissenters. Akhtar demanded that the current International Crimes Tribunal must align its proceedings with genuine international legal standards. He also criticized the government's approach of pushing reforms aside under the pretext of election concerns.

Following a petition by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), the court has imposed a travel ban on Tuhin, the former Personal Secretary (PS) to the Health Adviser, current PS Mahmudul Hasan, and NCP leader Gazi Salahuddin Tanvir. They face allegations of large-scale corruption, tender manipulation, and illegal accumulation of wealth amounting to hundreds of crores of taka. The ACC expressed concern that the accused might attempt to flee the country.

Veteran journalist Shafik Rehman has been acquitted in a case involving a conspiracy to abduct and murder Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. In his reaction, he thanked BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia for advocating for his release in various forums and encouraging lawyers to support him. Rehman also expressed deep gratitude and respect for the "July revolutionaries"—those who were killed, injured, or fought for justice—saying their sacrifices have led to this moment of truth. He also thanked his legal team and his son, concluding, “The judiciary is now truly independent.”

A Chattogram court has permitted jail-gate interrogation of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a former ISKCON organizer, in connection with four separate cases including obstruction of government work, assault on police, and recent incidents of vehicle vandalism. Public Prosecutor Advocate Md. Raihanul Wazed Chowdhury stated that the order was issued following a hearing on the investigation officer’s petition. The court has instructed that a report be submitted by June 3 after the interrogation.

Following the Supreme Court’s acquittal of Jamaat leader ATM Azharul Islam, Shibir leader Sadiq Kayem wrote on Facebook that the Chief Justice himself described the prior verdict as a “gross miscarriage of justice.” He explained that such a term refers to a serious error in legal proceedings that violates a defendant's rights and undermines the very purpose of justice, often leading to the punishment of innocent individuals while real perpetrators go free. He further claimed that the war crimes tribunal was a political conspiracy by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and urged for a legal review of all past verdicts to formally acknowledge what he described as judicial oppression.

Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has called for expedited development of Matarbari’s infrastructure to transform the coastal region into a leading production and export-oriented free trade zone. “Our vision is to make Matarbari a central hub for ports, logistics, manufacturing, and energy,” he said. He emphasized the need to attract large-scale foreign investment to meet this goal and disclosed plans to establish a second exclusive Japanese economic zone in the Matarbari Integrated Development Initiative (MIDI) area.

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, led by the Chief Justice, has ordered the reinstatement of 988 officials and employees of the National University who were dismissed in 2011 under a prior High Court order. Many of them endured years of hardship, and some have passed away since. The court’s latest directive offers a measure of justice, and the National University has now extended support for their reinstatement.

On Tuesday, civil servants from 25 Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) cadres observed a pen-down strike protesting discriminatory actions by the administration cadre. Under the banner of the Inter-Cadre Discrimination Elimination Council, the protest was in response to unjust suspensions and departmental actions against officials from other cadres. Emergency services, including hospital ERs, were excluded from the strike. Organizers announced that similar protests would be held nationwide again tomorrow.

On the seventh consecutive day, officials and staff from 80 Palli Bidyut Samitis across the country have maintained their work stoppage while keeping electricity services operational. Their seven-point demand includes implementing a unified employment policy, halting harassment, withdrawing lawsuits, and removing the REB Chairman. Protesters gathered at the Central Shaheed Minar said that while regular services to consumers will continue, all new connections and administrative tasks will remain suspended during the protest.

Jamaat’s Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the death sentence of party leader ATM Azharul Islam, who was previously convicted of crimes against humanity. Dr. Taher remarked that the verdict marked the triumph of truth over falsehood and expressed gratitude to the judiciary. This is the first time in Bangladesh's legal history that the Supreme Court has acquitted an individual previously sentenced to death in a war crimes tribunal.

In response to the acquittal of Jamaat leader ATM Azharul Islam, Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman stated that the execution of 11 party leaders was carried out through fabricated verdicts. “Justice itself was brutally murdered,” he said, blaming an authoritarian government for deliberately eliminating the Jamaat leadership. He added that had these leaders been alive today, they could have guided the nation through its current crisis with wisdom. Dr. Rahman expressed hope that, with the support of the people and by the grace of Almighty Allah, the politics of revenge and discrimination would one day come to an end.