Bangladesh's April exports hit $4 billion, up 33%, but cumulative July–April earnings are down 2%. Industry leaders cite holiday backlogs and weak global demand as key risks for a sustained recovery.

Over 100 Dhaka journalists formed a human chain at the Supreme Court to protest courtroom bans. The SRF argues that the restrictions violate Article 39 of the Constitution and judicial transparency.

Kuwaiti police arrested three Bangladeshi nationals for robbing bus passengers in Farwaniya. Following a transport inspector's complaint, authorities recovered 333 Dinars from the suspects.

A critical report finds significant inconsistencies in Bangladesh’s 2024 casualty figures, including cases of living people declared dead and deaths unrelated to protests labeled as "martyrs."

The CCBE, representing 1 million+ lawyers, has urged PM Tarique Rahman to investigate allegations of vote manipulation and harassment in Bangladesh’s bar elections held between February and April.