Planning Adviser Dr. Wahiduddin Mahmud has assured that the upcoming national budget will be responsible and sustainable. “It will not burden the next fiscal year,” he said. While the size of the Annual Development Programme (ADP) has been reduced, allocations will be increased in health and education. Around 2,500 doctors and healthcare workers will be recruited, and operating funds for the health sector will be adjusted accordingly. Provisions for repaying teacher welfare dues and other debts have also been included. The budget aims to control inflation, increase revenue collection, reduce foreign debt, improve implementation capacity, and ensure a sustainable economic framework.

Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has assured that the investigation into the murder of Dhaka University student Shahriar Alam Samya will be handed over to the Detective Branch (DB). A delegation led by DU Vice Chancellor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan met the adviser at the Ministry of Home Affairs. Following the meeting, Professor Hosne Ara Begum stated that they demanded swift and fair justice. Samya’s friend, SS Nahin Islam, said they had given Shahbagh police a 48-hour deadline but saw no significant progress. The adviser assured them that the DB would take over the investigation and that a special tribunal would be set up for trial.

Supporters of Ishraq Hossain have announced a blockade of the Dhaka City Hall from 11 AM to 3 PM on Monday, demanding his reinstatement as mayor. The protest was announced on behalf of “Dhakabashi” by Moshior Rahman. Demonstrators were heard chanting slogans such as “One demand, one goal—Asif must resign.” Many protesters demanded the resignation of Local Government Adviser Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan, stating that the city hall gates would remain locked until Ishraq is formally reinstated as mayor.

Jamaat-e-Islami leader Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher has said the party is placing national interest above partisan perspectives in its approach to political reforms. Referring to a recent attack and arson at a Jamaat office in Pabna's Atgharia area, he expressed concern about the political climate even before election schedules are announced.

“There is already a scramble to control territories. From what we’re seeing, the upcoming election still doesn’t seem set for a fair and healthy process,” said Taher.

He added that Jamaat is engaging with the reform commission from a national interest perspective and urged the government to act more decisively to prevent further political instability.

BNP leader Amir Khasru has warned that the continuous delay in holding elections is pushing the country toward deeper instability. Speaking to reporters, he said the nation is in a state of anxiety. “We removed autocracy with unity, expecting a transition to democratic governance. That expectation remains unmet,” he said. He criticized the interim government for acting like an elected one, making major decisions regarding corridors, ports, and investment deals. “What is the legal authority of this government to make such decisions?” he asked. Khasru also expressed dissatisfaction over the delay in handing over the mayoral responsibilities to Ishraq Hossain.

The UN Human Rights Office has launched an investigation into allegations that Indian authorities forcibly deported around 40 Rohingya refugees into the sea. Reports say the refugees were blindfolded and transported to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, where they were put on an Indian Navy ship and forced to swim to an island inside Myanmar’s maritime border. The UN further alleges that approximately 100 Rohingyas were moved from a detention center in Assam to an undisclosed location near the Bangladesh border. The UN stressed that any forced repatriation of refugees must stop immediately and has appointed a special expert to lead the investigation.

Leaders and activists of the BNP’s student wing, Chhatra Dal, ended their blockade of the Shahbagh intersection after 90 minutes on Sunday. They were protesting the killing of student leader Shahriar Alam Samya and demanding justice. The blockade began around 3:45 PM and was called off at 5:25 PM by Chhatra Dal President Rakibul Islam. Earlier in the day, the group had organized a black-flag march demanding justice for Samya’s murder, increased campus security, and the resignation of the university’s vice chancellor and proctor.

Inspector Sujan Haque of Vatara Police Station confirmed that actress Nusrat Faria has been formally arrested in connection with an attempted murder case. She was initially detained at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport while en route to Thailand. Following preliminary questioning at the airport, she was transferred to Vatara Police Station. Sources say there was an active arrest warrant against her, and she has now been shown as arrested under that warrant.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Joint Commissioner Rabiul Hossain Bhuiyan has confirmed that actress Nusrat Faria is being interrogated at the Detective Branch (DB) office. She was detained by immigration police at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Sunday while attempting to travel to Thailand. Faria is named in an attempted murder case filed at Vatara Police Station during a recent mass uprising. However, she has not yet been officially shown as arrested in the case, according to Officer-in-Charge Mazaharul Islam.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has initiated a probe into the alleged accumulation of illegal wealth by Sheikh Hasina. A special investigation team, led by ACC Deputy Director Masudur Rahman, has been tasked with verifying her asset declarations and scrutinizing her income tax records to uncover any discrepancies.

This is part of a broader crackdown by the ACC, which is currently investigating cases involving plot forgery, money laundering abroad, and embezzlement of project funds. Arrest warrants have already been issued based on preliminary findings in several of these cases.

Dr. M. Sakhawat Hossain, Adviser to the Government, has emphasized the need for a coordinated effort by all ministries to eliminate child labour in Bangladesh.

He noted that child labour is still prevalent across the country, particularly in farming, fishing, and brick kilns. Many children are deprived of education and are forced into work due to their families’ financial struggles—negatively affecting their health and development.

The adviser stated that the National Child Welfare Council is working to ensure children's rights, protection, and overall development. He added that national steering committees, along with district and upazila-level bodies, are actively working on this issue, while NGOs are also implementing projects focused on education and child development.

Following nearly 50 hours of continuous protests at Kakrail intersection, the government has agreed to fulfill the three-point demand of Jagannath University students. A special committee will be formed to oversee the implementation.

The committee will be led by a member of the University Grants Commission (UGC) and will include the Vice-Chancellor of Jagannath University, two additional secretaries from the Education and Planning Ministries, and a representative from the armed forces. Additional technical experts may be included if needed.

UGC Chairman Prof. S.M.A. Faiz stated, "The university campus and residential halls will be developed urgently. I've personally visited the campus—there is no space to stand or sit. This is not a sustainable environment. The university will receive increased funding."

Chaired by the Chief Adviser, the National Economic Council (NEC) has approved a Tk 2.3 trillion Annual Development Programme (ADP) for the fiscal year 2025-26—Tk 350 billion less than the previous year. Of the total allocation, Tk 1.44 trillion will come from the government’s own funds, while Tk 860 billion is expected from foreign assistance. An additional Tk 85.99 billion will be contributed by implementing agencies from their own sources, bringing the total ADP size to Tk 2.385 trillion.

Sector-wise allocation includes:

25.64% for transport and communications

14.8% for power and energy

12.42% for education

9.9% for housing and community facilities

7.89% for health

Together, these five sectors account for 69.93% of the total ADP allocation.

A Dhaka court has allowed two days of jail-gate interrogation for Chinmoy Krishna Das, spokesperson of the Sanatani Jagoron Jote, in connection with cases of murder and sedition. APP Advocate Md. Raihanul Wazed Chowdhury stated that investigators sought one day each for questioning in both cases. The court granted the requests after a hearing at 11:30 a.m. Police say Das was linked to multiple cases, including the murder of Saiful Islam Alif.

Students have surrounded Shahbagh Police Station after the 48-hour deadline to arrest the accused in Shahriar Alam Samya’s murder expired. Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan said, “Justice must be ensured above politics.” Fellow students alleged political pressure and bribery are obstructing the arrest of the main suspect. Police claim that most of the suspects have been identified but are evading arrest by frequently changing locations.