Development adviser Farida Akhter has said that Bangladesh does not need to adopt modern cattle breeds at the expense of its native ones. "Our focus should be on preserving indigenous cattle while ensuring adequate milk and meat production," she stated. Akhter rejected claims that native breeds are disappearing, saying that foreign breeds have been aggressively introduced under the guise of modernization. "Those promoting foreign breeds have often undermined the value of local cattle, now claiming farmers are uninformed," she added. She emphasized the need for region-based conservation programs and questioned why farmers aren't being incentivized to rear native breeds.

A Dhaka court has granted a four-day remand for former Member of Parliament Momtaz Begum in connection with the murder of Md. Sagar during the recent mass uprising in the Mirpur Model Police Station area. On July 19, Sagar took part in the public protest at Mirpur 10 intersection. Around 4:30 PM that day, attackers opened fire on demonstrators, hitting Sagar. He later succumbed to his injuries. His mother, Beauty, received his body at Shaheed Suhrawardy Hospital and laid him to rest in their village. Momtaz Begum has been named as an accused in the case.

India has expressed concern over the imposition of sanctions on Bangladesh’s ruling Awami League without following proper procedures. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that such actions are troubling, particularly as they appear to curtail democratic freedoms and shrink political space. He reaffirmed India’s strong support for holding free, fair, and inclusive elections in Bangladesh at the earliest possible time.

On Monday night, activists of the Chhatra Dal and Jubo Dal detained and handed over a banned Chhatra League member named Aritra to Rajshahi's Motihar police station. He was apprehended near the university’s main gate. Aritra is a second-year student of the Botany Department and a known associate of Asadullah Hil Galib, the General Secretary of Chhatra League’s RU unit. He had reportedly gone into hiding and stopped attending classes following the recent mass uprising.

In a statement, the Dhaka University unit of Islami Chhatra Shibir claimed that the recent attempt to frame the national anthem incident as a conflict between ‘Islamists’ and ‘Pro-Bangladesh forces’ is actually a tactic to revive ultra-Bengali nationalism. The group condemned the baseless accusations against Shibir, asserting that the protest was organized under the banner of 'general students' but primarily attended by members of Chhatra Dal, Chhatra Union, and the Democratic Students’ Council. Shibir argued that video analysis clearly reveals the political affiliations of those involved and labeled the propaganda as a reflection of political bankruptcy and the rise of neo-fascist politics.

Jahirul Islam, a dealer for the government’s Open Market Sale (OMS) program in Titas, Cumilla, was caught red-handed attempting to embezzle 35 sacks of government rice using a pickup van on Monday night. Local residents intercepted the vehicle and handed him over to police and administration officials. Jahirul, a leader of the Swechchhasebak Dal, confessed to the embezzlement. A mobile court sentenced him to three months of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Tk 50,000. Jahirul currently serves as Joint Convener of the Cumilla North District unit of the Swechchhasebak Dal.

Former State Minister Zakir Hossain allegedly manipulated the planning of a new Primary Teachers’ Training Institute (PTI) in his constituency to sell his own land to the government at a price above market value. Once this plot was uncovered, the project was abruptly halted. However, as is often the case, officials involved in the scheme remain untouched. The Planning Commission stated that the government has tightened scrutiny in project approval and fund allocation, under which this project—“Establishment of PTI in Roumari, Kurigram”—was flagged. The project had an estimated cost of Tk 43.9 crore.

The Ministry of Housing and Public Works has ordered a full audit of the National Housing Authority’s income and expenditures from 2009 to 2024. The ministry directed that detailed information about the pre-formed audit team be submitted prior to the commencement of the review. The National Housing Authority must be kept informed of the audit process, which is to be completed within three months. Upon completion, the Internal Audit Directorate will submit a comprehensive report to the ministry secretary.

The political platform 'July Unity' has called for a ban on the 14-party alliance, including the Jatiya Party, and the cancellation of their political registration. Organizer Mosaddek Ali stated that the Awami League cannot evade responsibility for decades of oppression and wrongdoing. The leaders emphasized that the true reflection of public sentiment would come only when the Awami League is permanently banned from politics. They also demanded that the July declaration be adopted within 30 working days. Additionally, July Unity proposed a meeting with ICT prosecutors to assess progress on trials related to the Awami League. Other demands include freeing the media and cultural space from fascist influence, ensuring justice for all genocides and corruption cases, and bringing collaborators within the secretariat under the law.

The scheduled foreign secretary-level meeting between Bangladesh and Japan, originally set for May 15, has been postponed, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The discussion will be rescheduled at a mutually convenient time. The ministry has requested the Japanese Embassy to communicate the matter to the appropriate authorities. Notably, Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus is expected to visit Japan later this month to attend the Nikkei Conference and hold a meeting with the Japanese Prime Minister.

With the dissolution of the National Board of Revenue (NBR), two new departments—Revenue Policy Division and Revenue Administration Division—have been formed. Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed stated that the move was strategic and would not hamper revenue collection. “At the very least, we expect collection to be on par with last year,” he said, noting that separating policy and administration is a common practice globally. He also emphasized a more cautious fiscal approach, saying, “We won’t take loans for mega projects or print money to implement the budget. Whether the budget is large or small will become clear soon.”

In the Romna Batamul bombing case, the High Court has commuted the death sentences of convicts Maulana Tajuddin and Shahadat Ullah Jewel to life imprisonment. Nine other convicts have been sentenced to 10 years in prison and fined Tk 50,000 each. The bombing occurred during the Pahela Baishakh celebrations organized by Chhayanaut on April 14, 2001, killing nine people on the spot and one more later in hospital.

Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported that 11 Pakistani soldiers were killed and 78 others injured while defending the country against what they described as India’s “unprovoked and cowardly aggression.” The offensive also resulted in the deaths of 40 civilians, including 7 women and 15 children, and injured 121 more. Meanwhile, the Indian Army confirmed that at least five of their soldiers were killed in Pakistani attacks.

Sheikh Shaira Sharmin, the wife of BJP Chairman Andalib Rahman Partha, was prevented from boarding a flight to Thailand on Tuesday afternoon by immigration officials at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Shaira is the daughter of Sheikh Helal Uddin, a cousin of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and the sister of former MP Sheikh Tanmoy.

Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam clarified that “mass murder” refers to mass killings, whereas “genocide” implies ethnic cleansing. He asserted that what occurred in Bangladesh in July was a mass murder—not genocide. “Please don’t spread confusion,” he urged. Earlier, Chinese authorities also commented that the crimes committed in Bangladesh constituted crimes against humanity, not genocide, categorizing them as mass killings or massacres.