On World Press Freedom Day, Bangladesh faces criticism as five journalists remain jailed for over 600 days without charges, raising alarms over due process and the suppression of dissent.

Savar BSL activists organized a protest rally against frequent power outages and soaring fuel prices, warning of stronger movements if the energy crisis across Bangladesh is not resolved soon.

In a scathing critique of the current interim leadership, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina alleged a systematic dismantling of Bangladesh's infrastructure. Citing a drop in immunization and the idling of national power plants, Hasina defended her Tk 797,000 crore budget legacy while accusing Muhammad Yunus and Tarique Rahman of causing a surge in child mortality and agricultural distress.

In its most significant political move since the August 2024 transition, the Bangladesh Awami League has released a 12-point list of demands. The manifesto calls for the unconditional withdrawal of all international and domestic cases against former PM Sheikh Hasina, the reinstatement of dismissed government officials, and urgent state intervention to stabilize the costs of essential goods and electricity.

In a significant development for regional diplomacy, India’s Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed it is formally examining a request from Bangladesh for the extradition of former PM Sheikh Hasina. While the legal review continues, New Delhi is signaling a "business-as-usual" approach toward the new BNP-led administration in Dhaka, insisting that the strategic partnership will not be "held hostage" by the fate of a single individual.