BNP central leader Anindya Islam Amit and 390 other BNP activists from Jashore have been acquitted in two sabotage cases. The first stemmed from a 2014 protest against then-minister Abdul Latif Siddique for making offensive comments about the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Eight BNP leaders, including Advocate Syed Sabu, were arrested during the protest. A separate case was filed in Jhikargachha in 2013. Verdicts for both cases have now cleared the accused of all charges.

In a dramatic move, the Trump administration has revoked Harvard University’s certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program, effective immediately. This decision bars the university from admitting international students. The administration accused Harvard of repeatedly ignoring government directives, tolerating antisemitic sentiments on campus, and fostering divisive policies sympathetic to Hamas. According to Harvard, nearly 27% of its 2024–25 student body consists of international students—now left in limbo.

Tech advocate Fayez Ahmed Tayyab has revealed that a special taskforce has begun implementing digital signature systems in government offices to prevent forgery and inefficiency. He criticized the continued use of manual paperwork and warned that without mandatory digital verification, foreign institutions may begin rejecting Bangladeshi certificates. Tayyab also noted resistance from senior bureaucrats who view digital transformation as costly, even though the long-term benefits to Bangladesh’s digital economy are significant.

Ganosamhati Andolon has called for an immediate roadmap for political reform and elections to facilitate democratic transition following the recent uprising. The group emphasized that the current government's legitimacy stems from the support of political forces involved in the uprising. To ensure national sovereignty and democratic governance, the party urged consensus-building with all political parties, warning that national unity is indispensable to prevent further conflict.

The army seized two government-labeled rice trucks in Singra, Natore—allegedly owned by Awami League leader Rezaul Karim Raju. The 16-ton, 210-kg haul has not yet been handed over to Singra police. Raju claimed the rice was legally acquired through purchases from local union council members and was meant for resale in Natore. The rice had been allocated under various government programs, including food-for-work schemes.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that a list of suspected illegal Bangladeshi nationals has been sent to Dhaka, with 2,360 individuals awaiting verification. He stated that legal action will be taken against all illegal foreign residents under Indian law. Odisha’s Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan instructed state authorities to coordinate with the central government to identify undocumented Bangladeshis. Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the implementation of a “pushback” policy to deport illegal immigrants without legal proceedings.

AB Party leader Asaduzzaman Fuad has urged caution regarding the proposed humanitarian corridor through Bangladesh. He stressed that the Chattogram port must evolve into a global logistics hub through efficient management, transparency, environmental awareness, and accountability. Fuad warned that a humanitarian corridor for the Rohingya could inadvertently drag Bangladesh into a geopolitical conflict. He reiterated that safe, voluntary, and dignified repatriation of the Rohingya to Myanmar is the only acceptable solution.

During heightened India-Pakistan tensions, Turkey expressed strong support for Pakistan, both ideologically and militarily. Turkey reportedly supplied most of the 300–400 drones Pakistan used to target Indian military and civilian zones during “Operation Buniyanum Marsus” and sent warships to Karachi as a show of force—though it claims it was a “routine port call.” In response, Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We hope Turkey urges Pakistan to halt its support for cross-border terrorism and take verifiable action against terrorist infrastructure.”

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared that Pakistan will no longer receive water from rivers controlled by India. This statement comes after India suspended the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, brokered by the World Bank, which allowed water from three Indian rivers to flow into Pakistan—supporting nearly 80% of its agricultural land. On April 22, India officially halted the agreement. Modi warned that Pakistan would pay a heavy price for every terrorist attack—through its military and its economy. Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar added, “If terrorists operate from Pakistani soil, we will strike them there.”

BNP leader Tajkin Ahmed, Joint Convenor of Satkhira BNP, has given a 7-day ultimatum to Satkhira's UNO Ishtiaq Ahmed to hand over the mayoral office, presenting a copy of a High Court stay order. Ahmed claims that the office was illegally vacated in November 2023 by the former government out of political revenge. Despite a subsequent move by the ministry to prepare for a by-election, the court intervened, stating there was no legal barrier to him serving as mayor.

Speakers at a Nationalist Citizen Party (NCP) rally in Jatrabari declared that July revolutionaries would resist any attempt by the BNP to regain power through a rigged election. They accused the BNP of following a Delhi-prescribed agenda and trying to manipulate public opinion through chaos. They also criticized the party’s fear of local elections and demanded restructuring of the Election Commission.

Jagannath University has formed a probe committee to investigate irregularities in recruitment spanning the past 15 years. The committee is chaired by Professor Dr. Md. Rois Uddin, General Secretary of the Teachers’ Association. Members of the public and university community have welcomed the move as a step toward greater transparency and accountability. The committee has been asked to submit findings by June 30.

A group of SSC result-awaiting students have called for protests on Sunday in front of the Education Building, demanding two reforms: combined pass marks for written and MCQ sections, and the introduction of supplementary exams. Spokesperson Shahnewaz Parvez highlighted the unfairness of failing students based solely on MCQ performance despite passing the written part, a practice not followed before 2018.

BNP Joint Secretary General Syed Emran Saleh Prince has warned that failure to hold elections by December would lead to a national catastrophe. He stressed that timely elections are not just a BNP demand but a public one. Prince urged Chief Adviser Dr. Yunus to maintain his Nobel laureate neutrality, warning that mass protests under Tarique Rahman’s leadership could erupt in Dhaka if demands are unmet.

Just 48 hours after filing a lawsuit accusing Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of vote rigging in a dummy election, Kamrul Hasan, President of the Aloa Union BNP, has withdrawn the case. His lawyer, Abu Raihan Khan, cited personal and family pressures and concerns for Hasan’s safety. The case initially named 193 individuals, including Hasina as the prime accused.