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.

Actress Nusrat Faria has been detained at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport while attempting to travel to Thailand. She is named in a case related to an attempted murder during a recent public uprising. The case accuses her of funding the ruling Awami League while opposing the movement. The arrest was carried out by immigration police in connection with a case filed at Vatara Police Station.

India has imposed a ban on importing seven types of goods, including garments, through land ports from Bangladesh. Trade Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin said the move will ultimately harm Indian businesses more than Bangladesh. While there’s no official notification yet, Bangladesh will respond appropriately once confirmed. The adviser stressed enhancing the country’s trade resilience and said the issue can likely be resolved through diplomatic dialogue.

During preliminary talks with Jamaat-e-Islami, political analyst Ali Riaz emphasized that building national consensus is not just the responsibility of the National Consensus Commission but also of political parties, civil society, and other stakeholders. He said multiple issues have already seen agreement, while some disagreements remain. Jamaat has asked for policy reconsiderations on certain matters, and further discussions are expected. “We don’t expect to resolve everything in one round, but progress is certainly possible,” Riaz noted.

Nurul Haque Nur, President of Gano Adhikar Parishad, warned that if necessary, they would take to the streets to oppose any foreign control over Chattogram Port. “Bangladesh’s economic lifeline must not be handed over under the guise of corridors,” he said. “Before party or ideology, comes the country. There will be no compromise on national interest.” Earlier, the Chief Adviser stated that global port management firms are being invited to develop Chattogram Port to international standards, which could boost the economy and create thousands of jobs.

The Election Commission’s vast national ID database is under serious technical risk due to the absence of an active disaster recovery system. The main database uses five open-source systems with no enterprise-level support. Built over 18 years, this database has no integrated international-standard backup tool. In case of a cyberattack or major accident, all NID-related services may be suspended for an extended period, including the printing of voter lists. The EC acknowledged the risk and said it is implementing recommendations from the cyber audit committee to ensure future security.

Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed and Legal Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul have arrived in South Africa to gain firsthand experience before the formation of Bangladesh’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission. They were welcomed at the airport by Bangladesh’s Ambassador to South Africa, Shah Ahmed Shafi. The delegation is scheduled to meet with officials of South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Earlier, Dr. Nazrul announced the commission’s formation during a consultation on the draft of the "Prevention and Remedy of Enforced Disappearance Ordinance 2025."

National Security Adviser Khondaker Khalilur Rahman has firmly denied allegations that he holds foreign citizenship. “I am a full citizen of Bangladesh and ready to exercise my rights,” he said. He challenged his accuser to prove the claim in court. Earlier, BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed had alleged that a foreign citizen was serving as Bangladesh’s security adviser, raising concerns about military reporting and national sovereignty. Salahuddin warned that Bangladesh might be turned into a war zone under the guise of ‘humanitarian corridors’ and urged Nobel laureate Dr. Yunus to intervene.

India’s space agency ISRO failed in its latest mission to launch the EOS-09 satellite into orbit on Sunday. The rocket was destroyed mid-flight after it failed to deploy the satellite. The mission was broadcast live, and ISRO Chief V. Narayanan publicly acknowledged the failure during the coverage.