Following nearly 50 hours of continuous protests at Kakrail intersection, the government has agreed to fulfill the three-point demand of Jagannath University students. A special committee will be formed to oversee the implementation.

The committee will be led by a member of the University Grants Commission (UGC) and will include the Vice-Chancellor of Jagannath University, two additional secretaries from the Education and Planning Ministries, and a representative from the armed forces. Additional technical experts may be included if needed.

UGC Chairman Prof. S.M.A. Faiz stated, "The university campus and residential halls will be developed urgently. I've personally visited the campus—there is no space to stand or sit. This is not a sustainable environment. The university will receive increased funding."

Students have surrounded Shahbagh Police Station after the 48-hour deadline to arrest the accused in Shahriar Alam Samya’s murder expired. Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan said, “Justice must be ensured above politics.” Fellow students alleged political pressure and bribery are obstructing the arrest of the main suspect. Police claim that most of the suspects have been identified but are evading arrest by frequently changing locations.

India has imposed a ban on importing seven types of goods, including garments, through land ports from Bangladesh. Trade Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin said the move will ultimately harm Indian businesses more than Bangladesh. While there’s no official notification yet, Bangladesh will respond appropriately once confirmed. The adviser stressed enhancing the country’s trade resilience and said the issue can likely be resolved through diplomatic dialogue.

Polytechnic students from institutes across the country have announced protests and human chains on Sunday, including a major rally in front of the High Court in Dhaka. They are demanding the cancellation of a recent court verdict related to craft instructors. Student leader Zubayer Patwari said the issue of craft instructors remains unresolved and must be fully addressed. Mashfiq Islam Dewan added that a draft outlining six key demands has been prepared, including changes to the designations of technical instructors. Students are hopeful these reforms will be implemented soon.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained 17 individuals attempting to cross into Bangladesh through the Haripur border in Thakurgaon. Meanwhile, Indian Border Security Force (BSF) pushed in 11 women and children through two separate areas in Panchagarh. Amid rising tensions over border killings, drone flights, and push-ins, a flag meeting between BGB and BSF was held near Damurhuda in Chuadanga. Both sides agreed to reduce border fatalities to zero, curb illegal crossings and smuggling, enhance patrols, and maintain surveillance operations.

Security concerns are escalating along the Sylhet border region as the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) continues its alleged push-in operations. In the latest incident, 14 men, women, and children were forcibly sent into Bangladesh through the Muraichhara border in Kulaura. Just a day earlier, 44 individuals were pushed in through the Barlekha border.

Lieutenant Colonel ASM Zakaria of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) stated that during initial interrogation, the detainees revealed they were originally residents of Kurigram and Jashore districts. Although they had been living in India for years, recent crackdowns by Indian police and border guards led to their handover to BSF, who then used the opportunity to force them into Bangladesh.

In response, the BGB has ramped up patrols and surveillance across the border. Additionally, a Section 144 (prohibitory order) has been enforced across the international border in East Jaintia Hills of India’s Meghalaya state, further highlighting the growing tensions in the area.

In a diplomatic first, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a phone call with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting foreign minister of the Taliban government. While India has not formally recognized the Taliban regime, Jaishankar described the conversation as constructive. He thanked Muttaqi for condemning the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam and welcomed his rejection of “false and baseless reports” aimed at straining India-Afghanistan relations. Muttaqi also urged India to issue more visas for Afghan citizens, particularly those seeking medical treatment.

From 10 AM Friday, Jagannath University teachers and students began gathering at the northeast corner of Kakrail Mosque, preparing for a mass hunger strike following Friday prayers. A student said, “We’ve been protesting for three days with valid demands, but the government has yet to respond. Instead, we’ve faced police brutality. We won’t leave the streets until our demands are met.” Professor Dr. M. Belal Uddin stated, “We’re demanding an annual budget of 306 crore taka for our university—is that too much? Supporting education only strengthens the state.” He also noted they requested only 3,000 taka in stipends per student, which would benefit even the most remote villages.

The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) reportedly attempted to push in a large number of people through the Vijayanagar border in Brahmanbaria during the night. However, strong resistance from the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and local residents thwarted the effort. Locals claimed around 750 people were involved. In response to the push-in attempt, mosques in several nearby villages broadcast warnings through loudspeakers, prompting hundreds of locals to rush to the border. UNO Sadhana Tripura said, “The situation is under control. The public stood with BGB to prevent the intrusion and remain alert.”

Jagannath University professor Rais Uddin stated that students have been protesting under the open sky for three days, demanding their rights, yet the government has made no effort to resolve the issue. “This could have been resolved on the first day if the authorities had the will,” he said. “Jagannath University is oppressed and deprived. We’ve reached a point of no return. If our demands are not met, Kakrail will become a new center for realizing public demands.” He warned that if the government established through the people’s blood resorts to threats, they will resist. Following earlier announcements, teachers and students are set to begin a mass hunger strike after Friday prayers.

Jagannath University (JnU) Professor Dr. Roich Uddin announced that teachers and students will begin a mass hunger strike after Friday prayers, demanding justice and protection of their rights. “Despite being attacked by the police, we’ve received no response from the administration even after 35 hours,” he said.

A rally of current and former JnU members is scheduled for 10 AM on Friday at the protest site. Additionally, May 14 will be observed as a “Black Day” at JnU to protest the police attacks on teachers, students, and journalists.

Dr. Rais Uddin, General Secretary of the Jagannath University Teachers’ Association, has announced a campus shutdown until student demands are met. “We urge the government to accept our legitimate demands,” he said. “If they are accepted, we’ll return to campus within two minutes.” He warned that no force could remove them from the streets if their concerns go unheeded. “Our teachers and students are already on the streets—there’s no point in reopening the campus unless the demands are resolved.”

The Government of Bangladesh has requested additional budgetary support and soft loans under more flexible terms from Japan, along with an extension of loan repayment periods. In response, Japan reaffirmed its commitment to support Bangladesh’s socio-economic progress. Both countries agreed to deepen political trust, prioritize development strategies, and work toward achieving a strategic partnership. The Foreign Ministry stated that Japan positively received Bangladesh's request for duty- and quota-free market access for Bangladeshi products even after LDC graduation. Discussions also included boosting market access for Bangladeshi fruits and vegetables, and further collaboration on Rohingya repatriation. Japan also pledged deeper involvement under the BIG-B initiative to ensure high-quality infrastructure in Bangladesh.

In the early hours of Thursday, the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) pushed 14 individuals—5 men, 4 children, and 5 women—into Bangladesh through the barbed-wire gate at the Muraichhara border in Kulaura. A patrol team of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained them while they were wandering suspiciously. After extensive questioning, the detainees were handed over to Kulaura Police Station. According to them, they had illegally crossed into India and worked at a brick kiln in Rajasthan. Indian police detained them and later handed them over to the BSF, who pushed them back into Bangladesh the same night.

Media Adviser Mahfuz Alam assured British High Commissioner Sarah Cooke that the government is not interfering in media operations. He said several reforms have been undertaken based on the recommendations of the Media Reform Commission. An ordinance addressing journalists' responsibilities and protection is also under consideration. Mahfuz highlighted the government’s production and broadcast of documentaries on the July Uprising and said more content will be released by August 5. The British envoy praised Bangladesh for its improvement in this year’s World Press Freedom Index.