The Government of Bangladesh has instructed its Ambassador to Myanmar, Md. Monwar Hossain, to return to Dhaka and relinquish his post immediately. A foreign ministry source confirmed the directive but did not disclose the reason behind the recall. The move comes shortly after National Security Adviser Dr. Khondaker Golam Moazzem Khalilur Rahman revealed Bangladesh’s communications with the Arakan Army, prompting a formal protest from Myanmar’s junta regime.

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, led by the Chief Justice, has ordered the reinstatement of 988 officials and employees of the National University who were dismissed in 2011 under a prior High Court order. Many of them endured years of hardship, and some have passed away since. The court’s latest directive offers a measure of justice, and the National University has now extended support for their reinstatement.

Tensions escalated along the Roumari border in Kurigram early Tuesday following an alleged 'push-in' of 14 individuals by Indian Border Security Force (BSF). Locals reported hearing gunshots as Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) intervened. BGB has taken a strict stance with the help of local residents to block the push-in attempts. The BSF allegedly forced 14 people—men and women—across the Boraibari border illegally. Despite BGB’s call for a flag meeting, BSF has not responded. The pushed-in individuals are reportedly still stranded in no-man’s land.

From Saturday through late Monday night, India’s Border Security Force (BSF) pushed 175 individuals into Bangladesh through various border points, including Jibannagar and Damurhuda in Chuadanga, Khagrachhari, Chunarughat in Habiganj, Maheshpur in Jhenaidah, and Kamalganj in Moulvibazar. The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained the individuals and handed them over to local police. Authorities stated that they would be returned to their families once their identities are confirmed.

The investigation committee formed by Dhaka University has submitted its report on the murder of student Shahriar Alam Samya. The report was handed over on Monday by committee head Dr. Mohammad Siddiqur Rahman Khan, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, to Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan. The university will take necessary actions as per established procedures. Samya was fatally stabbed at Suhrawardy Udyan on the night of May 13.

Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud expressed concern over bureaucratic control on university researchers, stating that despite limited resources, many academics continue their research in silence. “Agriculture remains a vital research area in the country,” he added.

He noted that no previous government has appointed administrators to nearly 50 public universities in such a short span. “This time, appointments were made based on academic profiles, research, and merit — not political affiliations,” he said.

Responding to criticism about the lack of innovation in the national budget and inadequate allocations for education and research, Wahiduddin said, “We’re forced to continue with conventional budgets because we cannot abandon ongoing development projects to fund new ones in education and research.”

Two Bangladeshi men, Robiul (28) and Azad Hossain (26), were shot and injured by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) near the Kasba border in Brahmanbaria. According to Lt. Col. Ziaur Rahman, they were part of a group that allegedly entered 150-200 yards into Indian territory when BSF opened fire. Both victims are currently receiving treatment, and further investigations are ongoing.

On the morning of May 17, the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) apprehended Jahanara Khatun from near the Thakurgaon border inside Bangladesh. She described the incident, stating, “The BSF told us they would fire two shots, and once they did, we should all run. So they fired two bullets, and we all fled, crossing into Bangladesh.”

Jahanara further revealed, “They instructed us that if we got caught, we should claim we were heading to India but fled back after the BSF chased us.” That day, the BSF reportedly pushed 16 other people along with Jahanara into Bangladeshi territory.

The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) handed over 24 detained Bangladeshis to the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Friday night, following a thwarted plan of push-in across the border. The handover took place during a flag meeting between the BGB and BSF at the Balatari border in Phulbari upazila of Kurigram. After the handover, BGB ensured the safe return of the individuals to their families. According to sources, BGB had received intelligence suggesting a potential push-in attempt by BSF. In response, BGB warned BSF that any repatriation must follow proper identification procedures and only confirmed Bangladeshi citizens would be accepted. Nationals of other countries would not be allowed entry under any circumstances. This transfer followed that agreement.

A U.S. court has temporarily suspended the Trump administration’s policy to block foreign student admissions at Harvard University. The decision came after Harvard challenged the administration in court, alleging that the policy was part of a broader agenda to undermine academic independence. With the court’s intervention, foreign students can now continue to apply for admission without restrictions.

The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka has stated that tourist visa applications will be denied if consular officers believe the primary purpose of travel is to give birth in the United States to obtain citizenship for the child. The embassy reiterated that such intentions are unauthorized. This follows former President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship—an order currently blocked by U.S. courts.

Harvard University has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in response to its decision to revoke the university’s right to admit foreign students. The lawsuit claims the move is a “clear violation of the law.” The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently announced that Harvard must stop admitting international students and transfer those already enrolled or risk their loss of legal status. Observers link the decision to backlash over Harvard students’ protests in support of Palestine and condemnation of Israeli actions.

In a statement, the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) has called for a five-day holiday for media outlets during Eid-ul-Azha, arguing that the current three-day leave is discriminatory. Citing the government-declared public holiday from June 5 to June 14, DRU noted that newspaper hawkers also cease operations during this period. The statement, signed by DRU President Abu Saleh Akon and General Secretary Mainul Hasan Sohel, urges the Newspaper Owners’ Association of Bangladesh (NOAB) to address the issue.

The Consulate General of Bangladesh in Jeddah has met with representatives of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry to strengthen bilateral trade and increase Saudi investment in Bangladesh. Consul General Miayamo Mainul Kabir highlighted significant growth in Bangladeshi exports and noted that the country, as the world’s second-largest garment exporter, has maintained its strong market position. He emphasized the potential for diversified exports such as leather goods, plastics, frozen fish, agro-processed foods, pharmaceuticals, jute products, tea, and halal meat.

India’s Border Security Force (BSF) forcibly pushed 100 more individuals into Bangladesh, including five members of a single family—women and children among them—who were bound hand and foot and thrown into the Feni River along the Tripura border. They were later rescued near the Sonai Pul area after drifting through the night. Victims said they reached the Feni border area at dawn. Reports confirm increased push-ins across five different border districts in recent days.