In response to the attack on NCP South Zone Organizer Hasnat Abdullah’s vehicle, party activists and Bangladesh Chhatra Sangsad members staged a protest in Debidwar, Comilla. Local leaders including Nazmul Hasan Nahid, Shamim Kawsar, and Rakibul Hasan Hridoy demanded justice and warned of intensified demonstrations if the perpetrators are not arrested.

Houthi forces in Yemen launched a hypersonic missile at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, creating a 25-meter-deep crater and injuring at least seven people. In response, Israel suspended all domestic and international flights. The attack triggered mass panic, with over 3 million Israelis seeking shelter underground.

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has instructed the formation of a high-level committee to ensure proper management of sacrificial animal hides during Eid-ul-Azha. The committee, led by the Trade Adviser, will also oversee livestock transport, humane treatment at markets, and efficient waste disposal. The adviser emphasized the need to eliminate syndicates and ensure tanners use ETPs properly to protect the environment and guarantee fair prices for hides.

Amid rising tensions over Kashmir, India has halted the flow of water from the Baglihar Dam on the Chenab River into Pakistan. Delhi is also considering similar action at the Kishanganga Dam. This move follows a recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people and prompted India to suspend long-standing water-sharing agreements.

Two Israeli soldiers—Captain Noam Ravid (23) and Staff Sergeant Yali Serer (20)—were killed in a tunnel explosion in Rafah, with two others injured, according to the IDF. The Yahalom Unit was investigating the entrance of a tunnel when the blast occurred. The ongoing ground offensive in Gaza has raised the Israeli death toll to 416.

The Chinese Embassy has announced a new "Green Channel" visa scheme for Bangladeshis seeking medical treatment in China. This initiative, following Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus’s visit in March, simplifies the visa process by removing the need for Foreign Ministry-certified documents. Applications submitted online will now receive priority processing under this special facility.

Indian TV channel Aaj Tak Bangla has come under fire for falsely claiming that an image of three Bangladeshi police officers with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus resembled a meeting with a Pakistani general. The image was actually from an official medal ceremony on April 29, where 62 officers were honored. The Chief Adviser’s press office clarified the image is public and part of official coverage. The report is part of a broader smear campaign against Bangladesh, including baseless claims about the army, and has been strongly condemned.

UAE Ambassador Abdullah Ali Al Hammadi has confirmed that the UAE Embassy in Dhaka is once again issuing 30 to 50 visit visas daily. During a meeting with Special Envoy Lutf Siddique, he praised Bangladesh’s active role in strengthening bilateral relations. He also announced the reopening of the UAE’s online skilled worker visa system, with hundreds of visas already issued to professionals including hotel staff and security guards.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Assistant Secretary General Barrister Abdur Razzaq. Party leaders praised his unwavering support for the oppressed, often offering legal help despite facing personal and political risks. They called his death a great loss to the nation, describing him as a veteran lawyer, politician, and guardian figure—especially vital during current national challenges.

Hasnat Abdullah’s vehicle was attacked by 10-12 assailants in Gazipur’s Chandana area, breaking the car’s windows and injuring his hand. The incident was reported on social media by NCP North Zone Organizer Sarjis Alam and confirmed by other party leaders. Hasnat is currently safe inside the IUT campus in Boardbazar, under the protection of law enforcement. The NCP plans to brief the media from its Banglamotor office later tonight.

National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md. Abdur Rahman Khan has announced a tougher stance on individuals who evade taxes, do not file returns, or exploit tax exemptions. He emphasized the need for accountability, revealing that the government loses as much revenue from tax exemptions as it collects annually. NBR data shows a large number of TIN holders fail to submit tax returns, placing an unfair burden on regular taxpayers.

Adviser Farida Akhtar has stated that an estimated 12,447,337 sacrificial animals will be available across the country for the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha. Of these, around 2,068,135 animals are expected to be in surplus. She detailed that the total includes 5.6 million cattle and buffaloes, 6.8 million goats and sheep, and approximately 5,512 other livestock. Farida Akhtar assured that the supply exceeds demand, even if demand increases unexpectedly. She added that the government is closely monitoring the market to ensure price stability and protect farmers' earnings, with measures in place to counter extortion.

BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi accused the interim government of stalling the election process. Speaking at a human chain demanding the release of ex-MP Shahreen Islam Tuhin, he said, “They keep saying December, then February or June—but no one gives a definitive date.” He claimed the government is using delay tactics while eroding the nation’s democratic pride. “The dream of multi-party democracy remains unfulfilled, and some are trying to sabotage that opportunity,” he warned.

Adviser Mahfuz Alam called for greater accountability in the media, proposing a fact-finding review of media activities over the past 15 years. “We are working to implement a journalist protection law,” he said. He also advocated for a national broadcasting body covering state media like radio, BTV, and BSS, and emphasized setting fair government advertisement rates. Media Reform Commission head Kamal Ahmed echoed the need for financial safeguards, warning that corruption among journalists won’t stop without fair compensation.

Umama Fatema, spokesperson for the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, declared that politics in Bangladesh cannot be mainstreamed without addressing women's rights and opportunities. Criticizing political tokenism, she wrote, “Now I see arbitrations on women's rights, just after they were told to sit quietly post-July.” She defended the Women’s Reform Commission’s report and criticized calls to scrap it altogether. “If women’s issues are ignored, all other reform reports should also be considered void,” she argued.