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🤔 London Meeting: Has the Crisis Truly Eased
Source: CA PRESS WING
The interim government and BNP’s London meeting has sparked cautious optimism about resolving the election deadlock, but doubts linger. While both sides agreed on a pre-Ramadan election (likely February 2026), the deal hinges on vague "reform progress." Meanwhile, critics—like Jamaat and NCP—call the talks biased, questioning the interim government’s neutrality after sidelining other parties.
Following last year’s July-August uprising, the interim government faced tensions over election timing. BNP pushed for early polls, while Jamaat and NCP favored more time. BNP’s protests over the resignation of three advisers and Ishraq Hossain’s mayoral oath further strained relations. The London meeting aimed to reduce this friction, but it’s unclear if BNP has softened on its other demands.
This meeting may stabilize the path to elections, but dissent from Jamaat and NCP risks deepening political divides. The government’s challenge is to unite all parties and implement the July Charter and justice reforms. BNP believes swift elections will lead to power, but without broader party support, ensuring a fair election remains a key question.
💬 Echoes
“When I take you to the Valley, you’ll see the blue hills on the left and the blue hills on the right, the rainbow and the vineyards under the rainbow late in the rainy season, and maybe you’ll say, “There it is, that’s it!” But I’ll say. “A little farther.” We’ll go on, I hope, and you’ll see the roofs of the little towns and the hillsides yellow with wild oats, a buzzard soaring and a woman singing by the shadows of a creek in the dry season, and maybe you’ll say, “Let’s stop here, this is it!” But I’ll say, “A little farther yet.” We’ll go on, and you’ll hear the quail calling on the mountain by the springs of the river, and looking back you’ll see the river running downward through the wild hills behind, below, and you’ll say, “Isn’t that the Valley?” And all I will be able to say is “Drink this water of the spring, rest here awhile, we have a long way yet to go and I can’t go without you.”
― Ursula K. Le Guin, Always Coming Home
ঐDeshi
🐟 Bd’s fish farming sector grew by 15.79% this fiscal year, propping up GDP growth even as traditional agriculture slowed. Farmers are shifting from crops to aquaculture, driven by higher profits and rising demand for affordable protein. With 4.9M metric tonnes of fish produced last year—topping global hilsa catches—the sector is now a key economic engine.
⛽ Govt is buying 2 more emergency LNG shipments in July to supply industries, bringing total spot purchases to 5 cargoes this summer. The move comes as Bangladesh shifts gas from power plants to factories, despite having to subsidize each unit by Tk 35.
💰 Bd to receive $250 million from World Bank to boost transparency in key agencies like the NBR, BBS, and audit offices, aiming to curb corruption and modernize public services. The funds will digitize systems, improve tax compliance, and streamline procurement—critical steps as the country eyes bigger reforms in revenue and banking.
📊Data Point
৳27.9m
Toll collected from Jamuna Bridge in the last 24 hours.
🌍Bideshi
Source: X.
✊🏻 Today, Trump’s lavish military parade—featuring 6,000 troops, tanks, and flyovers—kicks off in D.C. Marking the Army’s 250th anniversary and his 79th birthday. About 200,000 people are expected to attend, and the event is expected to cost up to $45 million. Meanwhile, millions are expected at "No Kings" rallies nationwide, protesting his crackdowns on immigration and what critics call authoritarian overreach. Tensions are high after a Minnesota lawmaker’s assassination and clashes in LA, with GOP governors mobilizing the National Guard.
🤖 Frustrated by lagging AI progress, Meta is investing $14 billion for a 49% stake in Scale AI—valuing it at $29B—while poaching founder Alexandr Wang to lead its AI push. The move spooked rivals like Google and Microsoft, now scrambling to ditch Scale over fears Meta could access their AI secrets.
🤔 Amazon and Walmart might make their own crypto. Both retail giants are exploring stablecoins—digital currencies tied to the US dollar—as a way to dodge billions in credit card fees. Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal weren’t amused—their stocks dipped as Congress eyes a law to let companies launch their own coins.
📺: Remember this sense from The Lunchbox(2013)?
🚨 Around the World
Israel's pre-emptive strikes
Source: Leo Correa/AP.
Iran claims it has shot down three Israeli F-35 fighter jets and captured two pilots, escalating a direct conflict that began with Israel’s pre-emptive strikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites. Israeli attacks have reportedly killed 80+ in Iran, while Iranian missile barrages have left four dead in Israel. The UK is sending additional jets to the region, and the US-Iran nuclear talks—set for Sunday—are now canceled.
Why Now? Some analysts argue Netanyahu, facing dwindling political options, needs a new war to stay in power—especially with Gaza already in ruins and Hamas severely weakened. Israel has long framed Iran as the mastermind behind anti-Israel militant groups (Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis) and fears its nuclear program is nearing weapons capability. After degrading Hezbollah with limited backlash, some Israeli officials see a rare chance to cripple Iran’s military and nuclear infrastructure—risking a wider war in the process.
What’s Next? The cycle of strikes could spiral further. Iran has threatened to target US/UK/French bases if they aid Israel, while Netanyahu vows to keep hitting Iran "as long as necessary." Global oil prices have surged 8% to $75/barrel over fears of a Strait of Hormuz blockade—a critical chokepoint for 20% of global oil supply.
“Boktobbo
It is shameful that India abstained on the UN motion to protect Gaza's civilians, reversing our anti-colonial legacy. As Netanyahu annihilates a nation and attacks Iran, we stand silent, abandoning our constitutional principles and values of peace and humanity. True global leadership demands courage to defend justice and non-violence.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
❕ Baki-Stuff
South Africa beat Australia by five wickets in the World Test Championship.
Israeli strikes kill 58 in Gaza, including 15 at US-backed aid site; death toll near aid centers now 274.
Bd police stripped of heavy weapons, to retain only rifles: Home Adviser.
Dengue claims 1 life with 169 new cases as COVID-19 adds 7 infections.
Bd hires UK lawyers to recover $234b in stolen assets.
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