India’s Supreme Court refused to hear a petition demanding a judicial probe into the recent Pahalgam attack, citing concerns over armed forces’ morale. The bench, led by Justices Surya Kant and N. Kotiswar Singh, advised petitioners to consider the national interest, saying, “Don’t file petitions that demoralize security forces.” Meanwhile, Pakistan has labeled the attack a “false flag operation.”

Writer and activist Farhad Mazhar claimed the 1972 Constitution was imposed under Indian influence, disregarding the true spirit of the Liberation War. “It introduced Bengali nationalism, secularism, and socialism—none of which were part of the 1971 movement,” he said. Mazhar called for its repeal and a new constitution. He also criticized poet Dr. Yunus for allegedly blocking students’ attempts to declare a new national vision in July.

The upcoming May 10 election of the Rajshahi University Alumni Association (RUAA) has been suspended following the resignation of two election commissioners—Professors Nurul Hossain Chowdhury and Habibul Haque. Vice Chancellor (Administration) Professor Moin Uddin revealed that the commissioners were intimidated and pressured not to carry out their duties. Nurul Hossain cited personal reasons and mental stress, saying he had been unable to sleep for two nights. A new commission or an ad hoc committee may be formed to proceed.

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.

Interim Government Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has distanced the administration from remarks made by retired Major General A.L.M. Fazlur Rahman, who suggested Bangladesh should seize India’s northeastern states (Seven Sisters) if India attacks Pakistan. Rahman’s comments, made in a Facebook post, also proposed a military alliance with China. Shafiqul clarified that the statement does not reflect government policy and reiterated Bangladesh’s respect for all nations’ sovereignty.

Bangladesh’s Ambassador to Mexico, Mushfiqur Fazal Ansari, has urged media outlets to stop referring to sympathizers of convicted war criminals and human rights violators as “journalists.” In a social media post, he condemned those who support fugitive killers with UN-documented war crime charges and called them “looters and cronies” undeserving of the journalist title.

Labor Adviser M. Sakhawat Hossain has stated that the interim government’s steps toward protecting workers’ rights are likely to leave a significant mark internationally. Speaking at a labor event, he emphasized that “only when employers and workers stand united will society truly change.” During a recent visit to the ILO, Hossain observed that worker wages and safety conditions have severely deteriorated over the past 20–30 years, nearly leading to sanctions.

Gazipur police suspect a deliberate attempt to incite unrest following the custodial death of a man accused of molestation in Haidarabad. Detainee Raiz Uddin, arrested after local residents handed him over for alleged abuse, died after falling ill in jail. Five victims had testified under the Women and Children Repression Act. Deputy Commissioner N.M. Nasir Uddin warned that false narratives are being spread to manipulate public sentiment and disrupt the legal process.

In response to lawyer Tania Amir’s remarks at the Geneva Press Club about the 2009 BDR mutiny, a government press release accused her of pushing a partisan agenda aligned with the former Awami League government. The statement criticized her for allegedly representing the views of mutineers and questioned her intentions, noting the absence of new evidence and reliance on long-standing opposition narratives.

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus emphasized that a new and equitable Bangladesh cannot be built while workers continue to suffer. Speaking on the May Day theme—“Workers and Employers Unite to Rebuild the Nation”—he highlighted the critical role workers played in past uprisings and current development. Bangladesh is working on labor standards reform in line with ILO conventions. Yunus also distributed financial aid to five worker families through the Labor Welfare Foundation.

Despite being known for their tireless work ethic, Bangladeshi laborers in Malaysia are facing serious wage disparities. While workers from countries like Nepal, China, and Vietnam earn a minimum of 3,000 Malaysian Ringgit for 8-hour shifts, Bangladeshis reportedly earn only 1,500–2,000 Ringgit for 12-hour days. The workers blame this discrimination on unskilled and irregular migration practices.

Following a two-month fishing ban aimed at conserving juvenile hilsa (jatka), thousands of fishermen have resumed work in the Padma-Meghna rivers. The ban, effective from March 1 to April 30, covered a 70 km stretch from Shatnol to Char Bhairabi in Chandpur. Over 1,000 enforcement drives were conducted, resulting in the arrest of 129 fishermen—five were jailed and 124 fined. During the ban, each affected fisherman received 160 kg of rice as aid.

India has officially banned all Pakistani aircraft from entering its airspace, a retaliatory measure announced Wednesday night. This follows Pakistan’s earlier move banning Indian aircraft from its skies. The reciprocal decision marks a sharp escalation in airspace restrictions between the two neighbors.

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus emphasized that workers and employers are not adversaries but partners in building a strong and self-reliant Bangladesh. Speaking on May Day, he paid tribute to the workers of the 1886 Haymarket movement and reaffirmed his commitment to fair wages, an 8-hour workday, and safe working conditions. “Improving labor standards is not only a right for workers but also a prerequisite for national economic growth,” he added.

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.