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.

Following the Supreme Court’s acquittal of Jamaat-e-Islami leader ATM Azharul Islam in a war crimes case, party activists gathered in front of the Supreme Court’s annex building to offer a special two-unit prayer of gratitude (Shukrana Namaz). Many supporters, including men and women, reportedly fasted as a form of devotion while awaiting the verdict, which they say confirms the innocence of their “wrongfully accused” leader.

To address ongoing protests by Secretariat employees, the Cabinet Division has formed an eight-member committee led by Senior Secretary A.S.M. Saleh Ahmed of the Land Ministry. Badiul Kabir, co-chair of the Secretariat Officers-Employees Unity Forum, stated the committee will soon begin talks with the protesting employees. Demonstrations entered their fourth day today, with government staff breaching security cordons to demand withdrawal of the 'Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025'.

Gaza’s Health Ministry reported 81 more Palestinians were killed in the past 24 hours due to ongoing Israeli airstrikes, with 53 of the victims from Gaza City alone. At least 169 were injured. Authorities believe the actual number of casualties is higher as many remain trapped under rubble. Since the war began over 18 months ago, a total of 53,977 people have been killed and 122,966 injured—56% of them women and children.

Political commentator and adviser Asif Mahmud remarked, “Moves by different wings of the Janatar Moncho (People's Platform) are becoming clearer. Long-standing beneficiaries of corruption are resisting any reform as it threatens their settlements.” Referring to a business leader’s comment that withholding gas to industries is like ‘killing entrepreneurs’, Asif countered, “Gas supply to industries has actually increased by 22% compared to last year.” He criticized efforts to portray the government as oppressive despite improvements in utility services.

In a courtroom confession, Ripon, a suspect in the murder of Shahriar Alam Samya, revealed that two separate drug trafficking groups were involved in the killing. He said after the murder, he transported the prime suspect by motorcycle to the Suhrawardy Udyan temple gate, from where another group helped him escape to safety. The perpetrators later fled to Cox’s Bazar. Ripon admitted that 5 to 7 people were directly involved, with two delivering fatal blows while others stood guard. All suspects are reportedly involved in narcotics trade. Five suspects were produced in court on Monday, where Ripon gave his statement.

The Local Government Division has confirmed it was preparing to administer the oath to BNP’s Ishraq Hossain as Mayor of Dhaka South after the High Court rejected a petition blocking his appointment. However, Ishraq filed a new petition on May 25, and a citizen filed a leave-to-appeal against the previous ruling on May 26. As the matter is now pending in the Appellate Division, the government has decided to wait for the court's final decision before proceeding with the swearing-in.

Security has been intensified at the Bangladesh Secretariat as government employees protest the 'Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025'. SWAT and BGB forces have been deployed at the main entrance. Entry is restricted to only government officials and staff. According to police, a decision on media access will be made by noon. The Home Ministry earlier announced that no visitors would be allowed into the Secretariat today.

Tensions escalated along the Roumari border in Kurigram early Tuesday following an alleged 'push-in' of 14 individuals by Indian Border Security Force (BSF). Locals reported hearing gunshots as Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) intervened. BGB has taken a strict stance with the help of local residents to block the push-in attempts. The BSF allegedly forced 14 people—men and women—across the Boraibari border illegally. Despite BGB’s call for a flag meeting, BSF has not responded. The pushed-in individuals are reportedly still stranded in no-man’s land.

A video from French President Emmanuel Macron’s Vietnam trip has gone viral, showing his wife Brigitte seemingly swatting his face as they disembark from a plane. Macron responded with humor, saying, “In the video, I was joking with my wife, and suddenly it’s being treated like a geopolitical catastrophe. People are interpreting it in bizarre ways.” He added, “Yes, the videos are real—but the way they’re being distorted and weaponized is even more alarming.”

The Appellate Division has overturned the death sentence handed to Jamaat-e-Islami leader ATM Azharul Islam in a war crimes case. The verdict was delivered on Tuesday by a seven-member bench led by Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed. Defense counsel Shishir Monir stated, “First, we thank Allah. He has been completely acquitted of all charges. This was injustice in the name of justice.” Following the ruling, there are now no legal barriers to Azharul Islam's release.