The interim government has concurred with Law Advisor Asif Nazrul's assertion that the president's denial of receiving Sheikh Hasina's resignation letter constitutes a "breach of oath," urging him to “reconsider his eligibility to hold office.” This position was made public by the Chief Advisor's press wing during a press conference on Tuesday, following inquiries from reporters. Despite this endorsement, reports indicate that the government has not initiated any actions to remove Mohammed Shahabuddin from the presidency. For now, it appears that the matter will be deferred, with no clear decision on potential steps. The controversy emerged after an article in the Daily Manab Zamin highlighted the issue, coinciding with the Anti-discrimination Student Movement's calls for the president's removal or resignation. In his defence, the president said: "I heard she resigned, but I lack any documentary evidence. Despite numerous attempts, I have been unsuccessful." Asif Nazrul responded by pointing out that "Our Constitution permits action regarding a president's capability to remain in office if they are physically or mentally incapacitated or if they have committed serious misconduct." However, he noted that the opportunity for such action has passed, as the president has already dissolved the parliament. This has sparked debates on whether the removal of the president is still feasible within the existing constitutional framework. The Anti-discrimination Student Movement, which played a key role in the campaign to unseat the government, has intensified pressure, with one faction issuing a 24-hour deadline and another a seven-day ultimatum for the president to step down.

Bangladesh Jatiyotabadi Journalists Forum (BJF) on Tuesday called upon the government and relevant authorities to reinstate all journalists who were unlawfully dismissed on political grounds during what they described as the fascist regime of the Awami League. “If the dismissed journalists are not reinstated promptly, we will have no choice but to take action against the responsible media institutions,” warned the forum's leaders during a meeting held at the National Press Club. Presided over by BJF Convenor and renowned poet and journalist Abu Saleh, the meeting saw the participation of numerous journalists who uphold the spirit of Bangladeshi nationalism. Former National Press Club and BFUJ president Shawkat Mahmud attended as the chief guest. In his address, Shawkat Mahmud highlighted the hardships faced by nationalist journalists over the past 17 years under oppressive rule. "Millions of nationalist leaders and activists have been subjected to persecution, and hundreds have been abducted or killed. I alone have had 76 false cases filed against me. The Awami League’s authoritarian rule has imprisoned me through fabricated charges, to suppress the voice of the journalist community," he said. Mahmud emphasised that thousands of journalists across the country remain deprived of their right to free expression, with nationalist-leaning journalists disproportionately affected. "Many of these journalists were terminated illegally with malicious intent during the fascist AL regime, and they are still waiting for justice," he added. BJF Committee Formed At the meeting, BJF announced its new 231-member committee, with Abu Saleh as the President and Jahangir Alam Prodhan, a former DUJ Secretary, as the Secretary. Speakers reiterated their demand for the immediate reinstatement of all politically terminated journalists. BJF President Abu Saleh warned that failure to address this injustice would lead to further action against the institutions responsible for these illegal dismissals. In his speech, BJF Secretary Jahangir Alam urged the government to repeal all draconian laws that stifle journalistic freedom. "We no longer want to see journalists silenced. These oppressive laws must be abolished, and journalists' voices should be included in national decision-making processes," he said.

The FBI and Pentagon have launched an investigation into the leak of classified U.S. intelligence regarding Israel’s potential plans for a retaliatory strike on Iran. In a statement on Tuesday, the FBI confirmed: "The FBI is investigating the alleged leak of classified documents and is working closely with the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. As this is an ongoing investigation, we have no further comment." According to reports, the leaked documents include satellite imagery analysis from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency. The documents reportedly outline Israeli preparations for a retaliatory strike following Iran's missile barrage on Israel on October 1 but do not specify any actual targets. The documents were circulated last week on the Telegram app by an account named Middle East Spectator. White House national security spokesman John Kirby told reporters on Monday that U.S. authorities are still uncertain whether the exposure was due to a leak or a hack. "We're not exactly sure how these documents found their way into the public domain," Kirby said. "The Department of Defense is investigating, and they will try to determine how this occurred." Kirby emphasized that President Joe Biden is "deeply concerned about any leakage of classified information into the public domain," calling such incidents unacceptable.