Two faculty members from Comilla University have faced disciplinary actions over sexual misconduct. Associate Professor Md. Rezwan Talukdar was removed from his position as department head in 2020 following allegations of sexually harassing an evening program student and making derogatory comments about colleagues. In September last year, Assistant Professor Jasim Uddin of the Finance and Banking Department was placed on compulsory leave after he was accused of assigning grades to students post-resignation and harassing three students. Additionally, two students were expelled over drug use.

Jahangirnagar University has been ranked in the 351–400 bracket in the 2025 Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan congratulated the university community and expressed optimism about future global and regional rankings. He noted the administration’s new initiatives to enhance education and research, including increased financial incentives for publishing in international journals.

U.S.-based NGSO service provider Starlink has obtained a license from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to begin operations in the country. BTRC Chairman Md. Emdadul Bari confirmed the license was issued following approval from the Chief Adviser and payment of required fees. Starlink must now submit its internet pricing plans for approval before launching services.

Azerbaijan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov met with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, who emphasized the importance of opening an Azerbaijani embassy in Dhaka and launching direct flights between Dhaka and Baku. He said direct connectivity would foster student exchanges in energy and textiles and facilitate trade. The deputy minister expressed Azerbaijan’s interest in building strategic ties with Bangladesh, noting the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations will be marked in two years.

Media and Broadcasting Adviser Mahfuz Alam clarified that the government did not shut down Deepto TV’s news operations. According to a statement from the Ministry of Information, the decision to suspend news broadcasts was made internally by the channel’s management. Deepto TV had earlier announced a temporary suspension of all news broadcasts citing “unavoidable reasons.”

As part of the ongoing protest movement, the Technical Students’ Movement has declared an indefinite shutdown of all polytechnic institutes across the country starting Tuesday. The strike will continue until their six-point demand is met. In recent days, students submitted petitions to the offices of the Institution of Diploma Engineers in every district, following widespread protest marches and rallies.

Trade Adviser Sheikh Bashiruddin emphasized that the Pakistan-Bangladesh Business Forum will play a critical role in strengthening bilateral trade and economic cooperation. He stressed the need for enhanced people-to-people connections between the two nations. Despite their large populations, trade volume between Bangladesh and Pakistan remains disappointingly low. He urged businesses to proactively work toward overcoming tariff and non-tariff barriers.

According to ISPR, Pakistan’s security forces successfully repelled infiltration attempts by militants across the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Hasan Khel, North Waziristan, from April 25-27. Seventy-one militants were killed over the course of the operations, with 17 fatalities recorded during the most recent clashes on Sunday and Monday.

In a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the need for regional cooperation and joint actions against terrorism. Pezeshkian condemned the attack in Pahalgam, Indian-controlled Kashmir, and highlighted Chabahar Port’s role as a key hub for Iran-India-Russia collaboration. He invited Modi to visit Tehran. Modi appreciated Iran’s constructive role in regional peace and expressed India’s continued support for Iran. Modi also extended condolences for the deadly explosion at Iran’s Shahid Rajaei Port and offered assistance.

Professor Dr. C.R. Abrar, Education Adviser, stressed the need to eliminate negative perceptions about technical education and integrate it into the mainstream system. He described technical students as the architects of a new Bangladesh and said that with proper planning, their involvement could significantly boost national development. Efforts are underway to increase female participation and attract meritorious students to technical education. He emphasized that a major task will be shifting the prevailing social and cultural attitudes toward technical education.

The Indian Army reported that on Sunday night, the Pakistan Army fired at the Line of Control in the Kupwara and Poonch districts. In response, the Indian forces delivered a swift and effective counterattack. This marks the fourth consecutive night of gunfire at the border. No casualties have been reported so far. Tensions have been high at the border since a gun attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 people were killed.

Amid heightened tensions following the Pahalgam attack, China has urged both parties to exercise restraint. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in a phone conversation with Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, reaffirmed China’s full understanding of Pakistan’s legitimate security concerns and pledged support for its efforts to safeguard sovereignty and security interests. Ishaq Dar reiterated Pakistan’s firm stance against terrorism and opposition to any steps that could escalate tensions. During a separate conversation with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, Dar condemned India’s false allegations, baseless propaganda, and the unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, describing it as a blatant violation of India’s international obligations.

Hundreds of Indians protested outside Pakistan’s High Commission in London, with a section launching an attack that broke windows and defaced the building with saffron-colored paint. Police arrested two individuals on charges of violence during the unrest. Supporters of Pakistan also organized a counter-protest. The incident comes amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan following a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people. Both countries have since suspended key agreements and trade relations in retaliation.

Citing an “unexpected situation,” United International University (UIU) has suspended all academic activities indefinitely. This follows the resignation of Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Md. Abul Kashem Mia and 11 other officials amid student protests on Saturday night. Authorities announced that all academic and administrative activities will remain halted until new appointments are made. Students have clarified they seek the resignation of only the Vice Chancellor and the head of the CSE department, not all faculty members.

On the nights of April 25, 26, and 27, a group attempted to infiltrate Pakistan through the Hasan Khel area of North Waziristan, near the Afghanistan border. Pakistani forces opened fire, killing 54 infiltrators. Large quantities of weapons, ammunition, and explosives were recovered. The Pakistani military stated that the dead were members of Khawarij (rebels) attempting to carry out terrorist activities inside Pakistan under the guidance of “foreign masters.”