From Tuesday, heavy downpours could occur in some places of the country, the Met Office forecast. From the 27th, some places will experience heavy to very heavy rains. Its influence, along with the formation of a low pressure, will increase rainfall, which may continue for three-four days.”If the low evolves from depression into a cyclone, it will be called “Shakti”, named by Sri Lanka. The Met Office’s regular bulletin on Saturday said that the extension of the low pressure area stretches from West Bengal to the southwest of Bangladesh and to the north Bay of Bengal. A low pressure area may form in the west-central and adjacent north Bay of Bengal areas on May 27, it added.

National Citizen Party (NCP) Convenor Nahid Islam has alleged that a new attempt is underway to orchestrate a political crisis similar to the military-backed caretaker takeover of January 1, 2007, to disrupt Bangladesh’s democratic transition. Nahid said this on Friday amid a political turmoil, which was compounded by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, who on Thursday said he was “contemplating stepping down”. In a Facebook post on Friday, Nahid wrote: “Our goal is to free Bangladesh’s politics from all forms of hegemony and ensure it operates independently and sovereignly. The same post was shared on the official Facebook page of the NCP, where Nahid outlined the party’s position on several issues. Referring to Yunus, Nahid, a student leader who led the July movement that toppled the Awami League government in August, said: “Dr Yunus must fulfil the promises made to the people on reform, justice and voting rights.

Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud has swatted away rumours about Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus's possible resignation as head of the interim government. Amid mounting speculation surrounding the chief adviser's future, Wahiduddin said Yunus would "certainly" remain in office, bdnews24.com reports. "He [the Chief Adviser] hasn’t said he will step down. What he said is that there have been many obstacles to fulfilling the responsibilities we’ve been entrusted with. The Advisory Council's impromptu meeting added fuel to the speculation over Yunus's exit.

Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus is set to meet leaders of the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami amid rising political tensions and question marks over his future as head of the interim government. Yunus has invited the BNP delegation to the State Guest House Jamuna, his official residence, at 7:30pm on Saturday, followed by a meeting with Jamaat leaders at 8:30pm. BNP Standing Committee member Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain will lead his party’s delegation, while Jamaat chief Shafiqur Rahman will head his party’s team. Later, two current student advisors, Mahfuj Alam and Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, also met the chief advisor. Meanwhile, on Friday, Yunus’s special aide Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb posted on Facebook expressing hope that the chief advisor would not resign as speculation over his future gained traction.

Afterward, Nahid confirmed Yunus’s growing disillusionment, telling BBC Bangla: “The chief advisor said he came to serve. “These developments suggest a murky political climate involving major parties, student allies, and even the military leadership,” Mojibur said. Speaking to bdnews24.com, he said: “Political parties, students, and the military are now distinct actors. HOPE FOR ‘MISUNDERSTANDING’ TO ENDSome observers have described the apparent rift between the government, military, and political parties as a “misunderstanding” that needs resolution. Commenting on the growing trust deficit between the government and political parties, AB Party Chairman Mojibur warned that such a crisis could deepen if left unaddressed.

Indian news outlets have weighed in on reports that Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus is “contemplating resignation”, framing the development through varying political and geopolitical lenses. However, some Indian reports have gone beyond the BBC account, ranging from Starlink’s entry into Bangladesh to the demolition of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s Dhanmondi house and the proposal for a “humanitarian corridor”. Some reports claim that Yunus had even prepared a draft of a national address covering “overall matters”. The Times of India took a more speculative tone, asking: “Bangladesh interim chief Muhammad Yunus on his way out?”India Today adopted a more sensational approach, warning of renewed unrest. Anandabazar wrote: “According to several Bangladeshi outlets, Yunus voiced deep frustration during his Thursday meeting with interim advisors, questioning whether the political conditions still allowed him to govern.”

July Oikya in Chattogram has alleged that major political parties in Bangladesh are preventing Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus from “properly running the state”. The group organised a protest rally and gathering under the banner “Against the Conspiracy to Destroy July Unity, Against Indian Hegemony” on Friday. “The major parties are obstructing Muhammad Yunus for their own political interests.”Tawsif said, “To those who are desperate for power, know this: you are serving those who serve the Awami League. You still listen to those who listen to the Awami League, to Hasina. “The current conspiracy is to withhold the July Proclamation, to bring the Awami League back again.

Another 1/11-style plot under way, says NCP leader NahidNational Citizen Party (NCP) Convenor Nahid Islam has alleged that a new attempt is under way to orchestrate a political crisis similar to the military-backed caretaker takeover of Jan 1, 2007 to disrupt Bangladesh’s democratic transition. Nahid said this on Friday amid a political turmoil, which was compounded by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, who on Thursday said he was “contemplating stepping down”. In a Facebook post on Friday, Nahid wrote: “Our goal is to free Bangladesh’s politics from all forms of hegemony and ensure it operates independently and sovereignly. The same post was shared on the official Facebook page of the NCP, where Nahid outlined the party’s position on several issues. Referring to Yunus, Nahid, a student leader who led the July movement that toppled the Awami League government in August, said: “Dr Yunus must fulfil the promises made to the people on reform, justice and voting rights.

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has announced additional flights on domestic routes ahead of Eid-ul-Azha to accommodate the expected surge in holiday travel.In a press release issued on Friday, the flag carrier said it will operate extra flights from Dhaka to Rajshahi and Syedpur in the north, and to Cox's Bazar in the south, alongside its regular schedule.Biman spokesperson ABM Rowshan Kabir told bdnews24.com that four additional flights will be operated on the Dhaka-Syedpur route and three on the Dhaka-Rajshahi route.As for Cox's Bazar, the number of extra flights is yet to be finalised, as many people also travel there for leisure during the Eid holidays. A decision is expected over the weekend.According to the current plan, the additional flights on the Dhaka-Syedpur-Dhaka route are scheduled for 2, 5, and 6 June, while the Dhaka-Rajshahi-Dhaka route will see extra flights on Jun 2, 3, and 5An additional flight on the Dhaka-Cox's Bazar-Dhaka route has been scheduled for Jun 9.The updated schedules have already been uploaded to Biman's booking system, and tickets are now available across all sales channels, the airline said. Passengers can book tickets through Biman's sales outlets, official website, mobile app, or by calling the hotline at 13636.Tickets are also available through IATA-approved travel agencies and authorised agents. �"bdnews24.com

General Waker, Major ChallengeOn Wednesday, army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman rubbished Yunus's reform agenda and called for elections by December. The army chief has time and again made it clear that he is against a military takeover. Blowing SmokeIn the meantime, Yunus supporters were active on social media, trying to float new narratives in defence of the interim government. Former army chief Iqbal Karim Bhuiyan warned against “any repeat of 1/11”, a reference to the takeover of the government by a military-backed caretaker in 2006. Finally, then-army chief General Moeen Uddin Ahmed succumbed to global pressure and organised polls that were swept by Hasina’s Awami League.

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has announced additional flights on domestic routes ahead of Eid-ul-Azha to accommodate the expected surge in holiday travel. In a press release issued on Friday, the flag carrier said it will operate extra flights from Dhaka to Rajshahi and Syedpur in the north, and to Cox’s Bazar in the south, alongside its regular schedule. Biman spokesperson ABM Rowshan Kabir said that four additional flights will be operated on the Dhaka-Syedpur route and three on the Dhaka-Rajshahi route. As for Cox’s Bazar, the number of extra flights is yet to be finalised, as many people also travel there for leisure during the Eid holidays. Passengers can book tickets through Biman’s sales outlets, official website, mobile app, or by calling the hotline at 13636.

The Bangladesh Army has urged the public not to pay heed to a "fake statement" making the rounds on social media, which falsely claims to represent members of the Armed Forces. Amid growing social media chatter, a press release purportedly issued by junior officers and soldiers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force began circulating. The Army Headquarters has now moved to distance itself from the "fake" statement and urged the public to remain vigilant. Amid growing political tensions, reports emerged that Army chief Waker-uz-Zaman had internally discussed holding elections by December. Nahid urged Yunus not to take such a drastic step.

The “Gazi Kalu-Champabati Mela”, a 150-year-old rural fair in Kushtia’s Kumarkhali Upazila, has been shut down in the wake of violent clashes and vandalism. The BNP blamed Jamaat for the violence, but Jamaat denied the accusations. Following the clashes, the Upazila administration ordered the closure of the fair, Kumarkhali Police Station chief (OC) Md Solaiman Sheikh said. Local teacher Kabirul Islam said Jamaat members opposed the fair due to alleged morally reprehensible activities, including gambling. Asked about the allegations, Jamaat leader Habibul said the fair was not approved “due to obscenity and gambling”.

Bangladesh has reportedly cancelled a $21 million contract with Kolkata-based defence shipyard Garden Reach Shipbuilding & Engineers (GRSE) for the construction of an advanced ocean-going tug amid fraught ties with India. The agreement, signed last year, involved the design, construction, and delivery of a 61-metre, 800-tonne tug within 24 months, Times of India reports. It was the first major project under the $500 million defence line of credit extended by India to Bangladesh, which became operational in 2023. The signing coincided with a four-day visit to Bangladesh by Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, aimed at strengthening defence ties and exploring maritime cooperation. bdnews24.com is attempting to obtain a statement on the matter from Bangladeshi officials.

Muhammad Yunus planning to resign from Bangladesh's interim government: ReportsBangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus, who had taken charge of the country following former PM Sheikh Hasina's ouster on August 5, 2024, is considering stepping down, media reports said. During unofficial discussions at an advisory council meeting, he voiced his desire to resign and address the nation through a televised speech, sources told The Daily Star. He talked about his worries over aspersions on his government's performance and duties, sources told the newspaper. National Citizen Party Convener Nahid IslamNational Citizen Party Convener Nahid Islam told BBC Bangla that he met Yunus since he was weighing resignation. Speaking on the general polls, BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury told the newspaper: "The nation expects an election in December."