The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) returned two Bangladeshi farmers captured from the Dinajpur border, following the handover of two Indian nationals by the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). The returned farmers were Enamul Islam and his son Masud Rana from the Dharmojain area. Notably, the Indian citizens were initially captured by Bangladeshi villagers in retaliation for the BSF’s earlier action.

Tension flared along the Dinajpur border as India's BSF detained two Bangladeshi citizens, Enamul Islam (50) and his son Masum (15), while they were harvesting paddy near the Dharmajoyn border. In retaliation, local villagers captured two Indian nationals, Abinash Tudu and Philip Soren, and held them at Karulia Primary School. The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has initiated talks with Indian counterparts, and a flag meeting is underway to resolve the matter diplomatically.

According to a circular signed by Deputy Secretary Mohammad Golam Kabir, the position of ‘Assistant Teacher’ has officially been included in the gazetted category as per the 1970 memorandum of the Education Department. This means teachers at government secondary schools will now receive benefits associated with gazetted status, including higher pay scales. The new rules also stipulate that second-class master’s or M.Ed. degree holders will receive one additional increment, while first-class postgraduates will receive two. The order has been made retroactively effective from July 1, 2015.

Four fishermen, all Rohingya residents of the Jadimura Camp-27 in Teknaf, were reportedly abducted by Myanmar’s rebel group Arakan Army near Lal Dwip on the Naf River. The abducted individuals are Arafat (21), Anis Ullah (22), Mohammad Jaber (14), and Anwar Sadek. Local boatman Nur Mohammad said the rebels swooped in while the fishermen were working, though several others managed to escape. Local authorities have been informed.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has assured India of full American support for its right to self-defense during a phone call with Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh. The conversation followed the Pahalgam terrorist attack, which India blamed on Pakistan. Singh accused Pakistan of training and financing terror groups and destabilizing the region. Hegseth expressed solidarity with India and stressed that the world can no longer ignore state-sponsored terrorism.

Professor Md. Hazrat Ali of the Civil Engineering Department at CUET has been appointed Interim Vice Chancellor of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET). He will serve until a full-time VC is appointed. Under the appointment conditions, he will receive the same salary and benefits as his current role and must remain on campus full-time. The President, acting as Chancellor, retains the right to revoke the appointment at any time.

India has ramped up surveillance along its borders with Bangladesh and Myanmar amid concerns over potential unrest. Following recent violence in West Bengal’s Murshidabad and clashes during anti-Waqf law protests, Indian authorities suspect cross-border elements played a role. Intelligence reports submitted to the central government allege that Bangladeshi agitators were involved in inciting the unrest. In response, Indian forces have intensified patrols along the eastern frontiers, amid fears of possible infiltration or destabilization attempts through these porous borders.

Bangladesh is close to finalizing a mutual visa exemption agreement with Algeria for diplomatic and official passport holders. This was confirmed during a meeting between Algerian Ambassador Dr. Abdulwahab Saidani and Bangladesh’s Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam. The agreement has already been approved by the cabinet and is expected to be signed soon. The adviser also expressed gratitude to Algeria for being the first country to recognize Bangladesh in 1971.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif and Indian FM S. Jaishankar regarding the recent terrorist attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam. Rubio urged both nations to cooperate in de-escalating tensions. While reiterating the US’s support for India in combating terrorism, he called on Pakistan to assist in the investigation and publicly condemn the attack. US official Tammy Bruce stated that India was advised to exercise restraint in responding to the incident.

After a decades-long hiatus, Jahangirnagar University will hold elections for its Central Student Union (JAKSU) and Hall Unions on July 31. A new Election Commission led by Prof. Dr. Md. Moniruzzaman has been formed, with Prof. Dr. A.K.M. Rashidul Alam as the member-secretary. The roadmap for the election was announced at 1 AM Thursday. Notably, the last JAKSU election took place in 1992.

A Pakistani woman named Sayyera was denied entry into Pakistan with her nine-month-old baby, Azlaan, because the child holds an Indian passport. Sayyera and her Indian husband Farhan had traveled to the border from Delhi, only to be separated by passport regulations. Border officials cited the baby’s Indian citizenship as the reason for denial, forcing the child to return with the father.

At Ramgarh Government College in Khagrachhari, 29 students were expelled for submitting their exam papers early. Two teachers were removed from invigilation duties for protesting the expulsions. Lecturer Nazmus Sakib began a hunger strike in protest, joined by students. The administration later withdrew the expulsion and reinstated the teachers after widespread outcry.

Tensions flared along the Line of Control in Kashmir as Pakistani security forces reportedly destroyed Indian military posts and bunkers in retaliation for alleged unprovoked firing. According to Pakistan’s military, the strikes occurred on the night of April 29–30.

On Tuesday, four Indian Rafale fighter jets, patrolling the Kashmir Line of Control, fled after detecting the presence of Pakistani forces. The Indian aircraft were illegally patrolling the airspace of Jammu and Kashmir when the Pakistan Air Force detected their presence and responded quickly, forcing the jets to retreat. Security sources confirmed that this was part of a coordinated defensive response aimed at deterring any potential attack along the Line of Control.

Amid growing tensions between India and Pakistan over the Kashmir issue, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to speak with both countries’ foreign ministers within 24 hours. Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said in a briefing, “We’re engaging both sides and urging all parties not to escalate the situation.” The U.S. also expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s cooperation in the recent arrest of an ISIS-linked suspect.