Following a rise in administrative disorder after the fall of the Hasina government, the Ministry of Public Administration has drafted an amendment to the Government Service Act 2018. The amendment aims to bypass lengthy procedures and allow for swift dismissal of civil servants for negligence or misconduct. Cases must be resolved within 25 working days from the date charges are framed. Currently, disciplinary actions can take up to five years. The draft has already been finalized.

The High Court has concluded the hearing on a writ petition challenging the delay in administering the oath to BNP’s Ishraq Hossain as Mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC). The bench of Justices Md. Akram Hossain Chowdhury and Debashish Roy Chowdhury has scheduled the verdict for Wednesday. On March 27, an election tribunal declared Ishraq the lawful mayor and directed the Election Commission to publish the official gazette within 10 days, which was done on April 27.

Islami Chhatra Shibir has condemned attacks by Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) on Polytechnic Institute students. On May 18, several JCD members allegedly checked the phone of student Rakibul Islam and issued threats. Later that night, 8–10 individuals identifying themselves as 2023–24 session students forcibly took Rakibul from his dorm room, held him captive, and brutally tortured him. They also recorded photos and videos of him in a compromised state and threatened to leak them. Similar attacks reportedly occurred in Cox’s Bazar, where JCD, along with outsiders, targeted polytechnic students. Chhatra Shibir demanded immediate justice.

Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal, Advocate Tureen Afroz, stated that courtrooms have been equipped with digital technology to handle trials related to crimes against humanity committed in July–August. Any stage of the trial can be broadcast live or recorded for media and social media with court approval. Meanwhile, the High Court has issued a rule asking why important public interest and constitutional cases should not be broadcast live from the Supreme Court.

BNP leader Shamsuzzaman Dudu criticized India, saying, “If India were truly a civilized country, it wouldn't block visas or transit facilities to Bangladesh, nor would it kill civilians at the border or withhold Teesta River water.” He accused India and the ruling Awami League of perpetuating a culture of political vengeance. “Even after being elected, Ishraq was not allowed to assume office as mayor. Despite a court ruling in his favor, he still hasn't been sworn in.” He expressed concern over growing distrust in the country's political direction and called on Nobel laureate Dr. Yunus to facilitate a fair election. “If Dr. Yunus fails, we urge the Supreme Court to restore the democratic framework,” he added.

Adviser Asif Mahmud stated that personal attacks against him are futile, as the legal dispute must be resolved in court. “We have sought the opinion of the Ministry of Law regarding the complexities involved. Since they are the experts, we will reach a decision based on their input,” he said. He clarified that the matter of Ishraq becoming mayor is not his individual decision, but one handled by the government. “And when the government takes action, it does so institutionally, not personally,” he added.

In a humanitarian gesture, senior BNP leader Tarique Rahman has reached out to the family of Rakibul Hasan, a protester injured in the 2024 uprising. Representatives from the "We Are BNP Family" initiative visited Rakibul’s home to inquire about his health and convey Rahman's message of solidarity and support. They also assured the family of assistance if needed. BNP leader Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi was present during the visit.

The Co-op, one of the UK’s largest retail chains, has voted to boycott all Israeli products in response to ongoing atrocities in Gaza. If implemented, it will become the first major UK retailer to fully sever trade ties with Israel. The proposal passed with 73% support among employees, urging the board to take a morally courageous stand. A company spokesperson stated that Co-op continuously reviews its policies to align with the values and principles of its members.

Base Fashions Limited, a ready-made garment factory in Tongi’s Satish area, has been shut down indefinitely following worker unrest. Tensions escalated after a worker was dismissed on May 18, prompting laborers to go on strike. In response, management posted a notice at the factory gate announcing the closure without prior warning. Workers blocked the Gazipura–Satish road in protest and later gathered in front of the factory as police moved them from the road. The factory employs around 800 workers.

Economic Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed announced that a dearness allowance will be introduced in the upcoming 2025–26 fiscal year. Speaking after a meeting of the Government Purchase Advisory Committee at the Secretariat on Tuesday, he stated that while the allowance has been confirmed in principle, details such as the percentage and timeline are still under consideration. Budget allocations will be made accordingly.

BNP leader Ishraq Hossain issued a public message urging protesters and supporters not to disrespect leaders of other political parties, aside from those directly associated with what he called the “fascist Hasina regime.” He called for respectful language, even in criticism, and emphasized the importance of focusing the movement on restoring electoral rights and democracy through lawful means. Ishraq also stressed the need for a clear electoral roadmap and the resignation of controversial advisers, vowing to continue democratic protests without resorting to hate speech.

Singer Mainul Ahsan Noble has been arrested following allegations that he confined and repeatedly raped a student from Eden College over a seven-month period. According to Demra Police Station OC Mahmudur Rahman, the victim was lured with a false promise of marriage and held at a rented house in Demra since November. Authorities acted on a distress call made to emergency number 999 and rescued the woman. Noble reportedly recorded videos of the abuse and used them to blackmail the victim.

A heated incident occurred at a school debate competition in Baufal when Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Aminul Islam verbally lashed out at journalist Imran, president of the local Anti-Corruption Committee, for not inviting him in writing. The UNO arrived late to the event and publicly chastised organizers, even threatening imprisonment. In a controversial statement, he declared, “We are servants of the Republic who can jail our masters.” The altercation escalated when the UNO allegedly used his staff to intimidate another journalist, H. Babul, present at the event.

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi accused the government of deliberately obstructing Ishraq Hossain’s appointment as mayor despite a court ruling in his favor. He questioned why Dr. Shahadat was allowed to assume the mayor's office in Chattogram while Ishraq is being sidelined. Rizvi also criticized the government for failing to bring those responsible for the 2024 uprising to justice, claiming the administration is more focused on suppression than reform. He condemned the mistreatment of university faculty protesting for housing and drew comparisons to previous instances of police brutality under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

A Turkish Airlines aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after taking off from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport when one of its engines caught fire. The quick actions of the pilot saved the lives of all 291 passengers on board. Airport engineering teams later discovered a dead bird inside the engine, suggesting a possible bird strike. Civil aviation official SM Ragib Samad confirmed that sparks were noticed in one engine immediately after takeoff.