Following a ceasefire, senior military officials from Pakistan and India held discussions via a hotline to explore the possibility of immediate troop withdrawals from border and forward areas. According to the Indian Army, both sides committed to avoiding gunfire and aggressive conduct. Notably, Sunday marked the first peaceful night along the border in recent days.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation regarding ‘Operation Sindoor,’ emphasizing that the operation has only been suspended, not concluded. “Pakistan must understand—our strikes are not over,” Modi warned. He stated that future assessments of Pakistan’s actions will depend on its sincerity in tackling terrorism. “If Pakistan backtracks or deceives, we will act again,” he added. Modi said India’s targeted strikes not only dismantled terror infrastructure but also broke enemy morale. “Wherever terrorists hide, India will strike—and respond forcefully to any attack on our soil,” he concluded.

The Appellate Division, led by Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed, has scheduled a fresh hearing tomorrow on Jamaat-e-Islami’s appeal to reinstate its party registration and electoral symbol. The appeal was previously dismissed on November 19, 2023, due to the absence of legal representation. A revival petition was later filed, and on October 22, the court allowed the appeal to proceed after excusing the delay.

The court has scheduled May 17 as the verdict date for the rape and murder case of schoolgirl Achiya. Testimonies concluded on May 7, including that of two doctors involved in the autopsy. Achiya, a third-grade student from Jaria Government Primary School in Magura's Sreepur Upazila, passed away on March 13 while undergoing treatment at Dhaka’s Combined Military Hospital.

Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed has remarked that this is the first time in Bangladesh’s history that a political party's registration has been canceled by a High Court verdict. He made the statement during the appeal hearing on Jamaat-e-Islami’s registration case, which was being reviewed by a four-member Appellate Division bench led by him. Senior lawyer Ehsan A. Siddiq represented the petitioner, with lawyer Shishir Monir also present.

The Press Wing of the Chief Adviser clarified that the government’s ban on the activities of the Awami League (AL) does not infringe on freedom of expression. The statement emphasized that constructive, legal, or rational opinions or analyses regarding the party or government actions toward it are not restricted under the notification. It further added that the AL and its affiliated organizations face serious allegations of enforced disappearances, murders, torture, terrorism, and crimes against humanity—especially during the last 15 years, including the recent uprising. The temporary suspension of AL's activities prior to judicial review does not limit other political parties or individuals' rights to free expression.

A total of 40,608 Bangladeshi pilgrims have reached Saudi Arabia so far this year to perform Hajj, according to official data. They travelled via 101 flights—20,514 of them flew with Biman Bangladesh Airlines on 51 flights, 13,336 with Saudi Airlines on 34 flights, and 6,758 pilgrims were carried by Flynas on 16 flights. Tragically, six pilgrims have died during the journey so far—five men and one woman.

The Officers Club has suspended the memberships of six high-profile individuals, including Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen, over corruption and unethical conduct. The decision follows ongoing cases filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) against them. The suspended members include: Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen, former secretaries M A Kader and Sirajul Haque Khan, former senior secretary S M Golam Farooq, former ACC commissioner Zahirul Haque, and former secretary and election commissioner Anisur Rahman. The club stated that the suspensions were made in accordance with its rules, following proof of their involvement in corruption and misconduct.

The government has issued a new ordinance late Monday night, enacting the Revenue Policy and Revenue Management Ordinance without any amendments. The move officially dissolves the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and divides it into two separate divisions. Administrative roles in the new Revenue Management Division will include officers from both the administrative cadre and the tax/customs cadre. Several income tax and customs officers confirmed that the ordinance fulfills most of the long-standing demands of their respective cadres. Under the new structure, tax officers will report to tax cadre leadership, while customs officers will report to customs cadre leadership. Protests erupted throughout the day Monday at the Agargaon Revenue Building, opposing the dissolution of the NBR.

Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an investigation into alleged large-scale corruption in the power sector during the tenure of State Minister Nasrul Hamid Bipu. A five-member ACC team has formally requested detailed information on 172 power plants from relevant authorities. In a letter sent to the Power Development Board chairman, the ACC cited allegations of bribery, nepotism in project approvals, illegal land occupation, and embezzlement through fake projects. Over the past three government terms, the power sector has seen an expenditure of $28.3 billion—nearly BDT 4 trillion. Notably, around BDT 1 trillion was allegedly misappropriated under the guise of “capacity charges.” The ACC is also probing allegations of $400 million in tax evasion by India’s Adani Group, facilitated through tax exemptions granted under deals with the ruling Awami League government.

Former Israeli military chief Moshe Ya'alon has accused the current leadership of deploying soldiers to Gaza to carry out war crimes. He claimed that the Israeli government under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has “deviated from Jewish morality.” Directly addressing Netanyahu, Ya'alon said, “You are sending soldiers to commit war crimes.” He further alleged that Israel has abandoned its captives held by Hamas and is carrying out an “ethnic cleansing campaign” in Gaza. Ya'alon, who served as Netanyahu’s defense minister from 2013 to 2016, criticized the Prime Minister’s actions as an attempt to cling to power, adding that Netanyahu has yet to take responsibility for the October 7 attacks, even though the accountability lies squarely with him.

A bakery in Hyderabad named "Karachi Bakery" was vandalized by activists of India’s ruling Hindu nationalist party, BJP, for allegedly bearing a “Pakistani” name. The attackers trampled on Pakistan’s flag and shouted anti-Pakistan slogans. Video footage shows them targeting the bakery’s signboard, especially the word "Karachi." Police intervened before major damage occurred but later released the suspects, citing the bakery’s decision not to press charges. The shop often becomes a target during periods of heightened India-Pakistan tensions.

A group of 45 Rohingya refugees, including 18 children, who fled from Bhasan Char has been detained in the Bhatiari area of Sitakunda. They were found sheltering inside a shipbreaking yard. Several Rohingyas said they hired four trawlers from the vicinity of Bhasan Char to return to the refugee camps in Teknaf. Adult passengers reportedly paid BDT 12,000 each for the journey. However, instead of reaching Teknaf, the trawlers dropped them off at Sitakunda. Authorities plan to hand them over to Noakhali police for repatriation to Bhasan Char.

In a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner, Gano Adhikar Parishad demanded the cancellation of registration for the Awami League, Jatiya Party, and other members of the 14-party alliance. The party alleged that over the past 16 years, the AL has established a one-party rule, with its allies facilitating this regime. The letter accuses them of human rights violations, enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, corruption, and compromising state sovereignty. “They have repeatedly snatched away the people’s voting rights through three consecutive one-sided elections,” the letter stated.

BNP leader Mirza Abbas questioned the sudden political activities at Shahbagh, saying, “Why are NCP activists allowed to hold rallies in Shahbagh — a place the government itself closed down?” He criticized the government for allegedly staging the events and asked, “Who exactly is demanding a ban on the Awami League, and who is stopping it?” He also ridiculed claims that BNP is helping rehabilitate the ruling party, adding, “BNP activists haven’t slept at home in 17 years.” Abbas further raised concerns about VIP movements and alleged a form of colonial oppression within the country, asking rhetorically, “Why can’t we freely visit places like Saint Martin’s or Sajek?”