West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that Bangladeshi nationals entering India illegally will no longer be sent to jail but will instead be handed directly to the Border Security Force (BSF). He made the statement on Tuesday after an administrative meeting with officials from Nadia, Hooghly, and North 24 Parganas districts in Kalyani. Adhikari said the police had been instructed accordingly, arguing that keeping such individuals in jail wastes public money.

Adhikari claimed that a large number of 'illegal Bangladeshis' had gathered at the Hakimpur checkpoint in North 24 Parganas district. Addressing them, he urged them to leave quickly, warning that the government would take action otherwise. He added that these individuals harm Indian citizens, particularly residents of West Bengal, and that previous governments had avoided enforcing existing laws for political reasons.

Earlier, the BJP-led government in West Bengal, under Adhikari’s leadership, had ordered the creation of ‘holding centers’ in every district to detain alleged Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltrators. Similar facilities have been established in other Indian states over the past year.

Muslims across several Indian states, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, have expressed growing concern over restrictions on Eid al-Adha prayers. Administrative measures limiting prayers in open fields, roads, or public spaces, along with opposition from right-wing Hindu groups, have left many communities struggling to find adequate prayer venues. In Meerut’s Maliyana village, mosque committees instructed worshippers to avoid crowds, ignore provocations, and refrain from filming during prayers.

Local residents reported fear of police action or harassment if they pray in open areas. Since Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power in 2014, right-wing Hindu organizations have increasingly opposed public prayers, citing traffic and security issues. The Vishva Hindu Parishad recently demanded a nationwide ban on street prayers. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged Muslims to pray in shifts, warning of “other measures” for noncompliance, which has heightened anxiety.

Human rights activists argue that while restrictions are imposed on Muslim gatherings, large Hindu religious events receive administrative support, raising concerns about religious freedom and equal application of the law.

China and Pakistan have jointly opposed any unilateral actions concerning Kashmir, emphasizing the need to maintain peace and stability in South Asia. The position was outlined in a joint statement issued at the conclusion of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s four-day visit to China. Both countries underscored that unresolved issues, including the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy.

According to the statement, China views the Jammu and Kashmir dispute as a historical issue that should be settled peacefully in accordance with the UN Charter, relevant UN Security Council resolutions, and bilateral agreements. The two nations reaffirmed their opposition to any unilateral measures that could affect regional stability.

The joint stance comes in the context of India’s earlier decision to revoke Jammu and Kashmir’s special status, making the renewed alignment between China and Pakistan particularly significant.

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir stated that no infrastructure will be constructed by destroying agricultural land. He emphasized that protecting farmland will remain a top priority even during the implementation of development projects. The minister made these remarks on Wednesday while visiting the proposed site for a university at Bhatar Mari Farm in Amtali Railghunti area of Jamalpur Union under Thakurgaon Sadar upazila.

He noted that agricultural land in the country is decreasing day by day, which is a matter of concern for the future. Development initiatives will be undertaken carefully to minimize harm to agriculture. Plans will be made to balance development and agriculture, ensuring that education and health sector projects are implemented without damaging farmland.

During the visit, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir also inspected potential sites for establishing a medical college and hospital in Srikrishnapur, Jagannathpur, Gareya Sugarcane Farm, and Salandar areas of the same upazila. Local officials, political leaders, and journalists were present during the inspection.

Road Transport, Bridges, Railways and Shipping Minister Sheikh Robiul Alam has described this year’s Eid travel as satisfactory, despite the movement of around 15 million passengers and 8 million sacrificial animals across Bangladesh. Speaking to reporters after inspecting the Mohakhali Bus Terminal in Dhaka on Wednesday, he said passengers were reaching their destinations at fixed fares and in an orderly manner, and that the government had ensured a smooth travel experience amid multiple challenges.

The minister said the government was continuously monitoring the situation through the BRTA’s central monitoring cell. He acknowledged some congestion near Chandra before the Jamuna Bridge, caused by seven lanes merging into two, but termed it normal. He added that strict monitoring was in place to prevent overcharging, with fines imposed when violations were found. Special coaches for women were added to three intercity train routes, and 51 additional coaches were introduced for Eid travel.

Regarding reports of a cattle market under the Uttara Diabari metro station, the minister clarified that no such decision had been made and said the city corporation would need to address the issue.

US President Donald Trump has called on Muslim-majority countries to join the Abraham Accords and recognize Israel as part of his effort to end the Iran war. Officials from several of these nations have either mocked, rejected, or remained silent about the proposal. Some Middle Eastern diplomats view Trump’s demand as a political maneuver aimed at appeasing hardline Republicans concerned he may concede too much in talks with Iran.

A Gulf Arab diplomat described the move as a tactic to calm angry supporters, saying it would not become part of any peace deal. The proposal has added uncertainty to an already fragile situation marked by renewed US strikes on Iranian missile sites and Israeli attacks in Lebanon. A former US official said some Arab counterparts see Trump’s demand as a “poison pill” that could derail peace efforts.

Despite Trump’s push, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have reaffirmed their positions, emphasizing diplomatic solutions and rejecting normalization with Israel without progress toward a Palestinian state.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that India will no longer extend special treatment to Bangladeshis. He made the statement on Tuesday after an administrative meeting in Kalyani with officials from Nadia, Hooghly, and North 24 Parganas districts. Adhikari claimed that a large number of 'illegal Bangladeshis' had gathered at the Hakimpur checkpoint in North 24 Parganas and warned them to leave immediately, saying the government would take action otherwise.

He stated that he did not want to spend public money to feed or house these individuals in jail, accusing them of harming Indian citizens, particularly those in West Bengal. Adhikari said police had been instructed not to imprison them but to hand them directly over to the Border Security Force (BSF). He emphasized that India would no longer share its resources with them.

Earlier, the BJP-led government in West Bengal, under Adhikari’s leadership, had ordered the creation of ‘holding centers’ in every district to detain alleged Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltrators, a move similar to those implemented in other Indian states over the past year.

Bangladesh’s BNP-led government, headed by Tarique Rahman, has completed its first 100 days in office after taking power on February 17, 2026, amid political polarization and economic fragility. The administration claims to have implemented 62 percent of 60 cabinet decisions, focusing on social safety programs such as family and farmer cards, while facing challenges from inflation, energy shortages, and a measles outbreak that has caused over 500 deaths.

Economists describe the period as one of crisis management, noting limited progress in banking reforms, investment, and job creation. They highlight persistent inflation, low revenue-to-GDP ratio, and rising non-performing loans as major weaknesses. While remittance inflows show positive signs, experts say structural reforms in taxation and banking remain unclear. Law and order issues, including mob violence and crimes such as rape and robbery, continue to raise public concern despite government claims of improvement.

Political analysts note that the government has so far avoided major conflict with opposition parties and maintained parliamentary dialogue. However, they warn that failure to control prices, strengthen institutions, and uphold judicial independence could intensify political pressure in the coming months.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that unity among Muslim nations is the key to addressing threats. He made the remarks in a post on social media platform X, coinciding with Eid al-Adha. Pezeshkian said he had spoken with leaders of Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Turkey, Tajikistan, Egypt, Kyrgyzstan, and Azerbaijan on the occasion.

In his message, Pezeshkian expressed hope that God would bring the hearts of Muslims closer together and that cooperation and mutual support would expand in all areas when facing challenges. He emphasized the importance of solidarity among Muslim countries in confronting common threats.

Earlier, Pezeshkian said regional countries were realizing that the United States’ military presence had failed to ensure long-term security. He added that relying entirely on the United States for security was an unrealistic and ineffective concept.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has strengthened patrols along the Satkhira border to prevent any push-in attempts by India’s Border Security Force (BSF). The enhanced surveillance continued late into the night on Tuesday, May 26, according to local reports. Lieutenant Colonel Kazi Ashiqur Rahman, commanding officer of the 33 BGB Battalion, confirmed that members of the force remain on high alert and are prepared to respond to any situation.

Rahman stated that additional forces have been deployed to reinforce patrols and that BGB personnel are maintaining strict vigilance along the international boundary. He emphasized that any attempt by the BSF to violate international border laws through push-in actions would be resisted.

The measures reflect heightened security concerns in the Satkhira frontier area, where cross-border tensions occasionally arise. The BGB’s increased presence aims to ensure border integrity and prevent unauthorized movements across the line.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the upcoming cabinet meeting, originally scheduled for Camp David, will now be held at the White House due to bad weather. The announcement was made through a brief post on his social media platform, Truth Social, where Trump cited adverse weather conditions as the reason for the venue change.

In a separate post on the same platform, Trump sharply criticized U.S. media outlets for their coverage of the Iran war. He accused The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNN of biased reporting and claimed they were taking sides with Iran. Trump also mocked his political opponents, the Democrats, saying that both the media and the Democratic Party had lost their way and gone crazy.

The comments reflect Trump’s ongoing confrontational stance toward mainstream media and his political rivals, as reported by Al Jazeera.

In Lalmonirhat’s Patgram upazila, allegations have surfaced that rice allocated under the Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) program for poor residents of Dahagram Union was diverted to a Jubo Dal playground. On May 24, during official distribution at the union council, locals reported seeing 8 to 10 sacks of rice being taken by van to the field, sparking public outrage. Residents claimed that around 50 sacks were misappropriated through collusion among union officials, depriving genuine beneficiaries.

According to the report, 1,400 people were each supposed to receive 10 kilograms of rice. However, the union secretary and several members allegedly redirected portions to Jubo Dal affiliates. The union’s chairman has been absconding since August 5, and the acting administrator, the Patgram education officer, was absent during the distribution. A ward member admitted that Jubo Dal supporters submitted voter ID cards and were included in beneficiary lists. The union secretary defended the action, saying the recipients were also poor.

Lalmonirhat’s deputy commissioner stated that an investigation has been ordered and that strict legal action will follow if the allegations are confirmed.

Bangladesh’s Water Resources Minister Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anee has come under public scrutiny after reports surfaced that he purchased a cow worth Tk 3.2 million ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. The news triggered widespread debate on social media and prompted the National Citizen Party (NCP) to question the source of the expenditure. At a press conference on May 26, NCP’s chief organizer Nasiruddin Patwari asked how a minister with an annual salary of Tk 4.2 million could afford such a purchase while managing family expenses.

Later that day, the minister’s son, Sarian Chowdhury, defended his father in a Facebook post, explaining that their family traditionally buys six to eight cows each year for both family sacrifice and donations to the Haji Basir Ullah Orphanage and Madrasa. He stated that this year they bought six cows and that the animals were intended for the poor. Sarian also questioned whether similar criticism would persist even after his father left office.

The controversy emerged after the minister was seen purchasing the cow at a local market, sparking intense online reactions.

Nasiruddin Patwari, chief coordinator of the National Citizens Party (NCP), stated that people living along Bangladesh’s borders feel unsafe due to what he described as Indian aggression. Speaking at an emergency press conference on Tuesday, May 26, in Banglamotor, Dhaka, he said the NCP would ensure border protection if it came to power. Patwari also accused India of spreading drug-related terrorism aimed at harming Bangladesh’s youth.

He criticized the exclusion of voters in India’s West Bengal on religious grounds, calling it a crime against humanity and a violation of human rights. Referring to the construction of barbed-wire fences along the border, he suggested that both countries should hold meetings to settle land issues before building fences. Patwari urged the government to take stronger initiatives to secure the borders and to strengthen the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB).

He further alleged that the government becomes nervous when reform is discussed and that the ruling Awami League continues to organize rallies and attacks despite being banned. He demanded the return of his confiscated camera, saying it contained family photos.

National Citizen Party (NCP) spokesperson and former interim government adviser Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan alleged that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), not the interim government, signed a trade agreement with the United States. He claimed the deal was arranged through current Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman before the election and later blamed on the interim administration. Bhuiyan made these remarks at a press conference held at the NCP’s temporary central office in Rupayan Trade Center, Banglamotor, Dhaka.

Referring to a previous interview, Bhuiyan noted that former interim foreign affairs adviser M Touhid Hossain had said he was unaware of any such deal, suggesting the agreement was executed without the interim government’s knowledge. Bhuiyan asserted that the deal was finalized three days before the February 9 election and that the NCP had not been informed or consulted. He urged a review or cancellation of any parts of the agreement harmful to Bangladesh’s interests.

At the same event, NCP chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari alleged that police joined BNP-affiliated groups in attacking him in Jhenaidah, adding to tensions between the parties.