Five leaders and activists of the BNP’s student wing and Jamaat-e-Islami were injured in an attack following a banned Awami League flash procession in Brahmanbaria. The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Thursday night in the Suhilpur Bazar area of Sadar upazila. The injured include district Chhatra Dal joint convener Rahim Uddin, district Nabin Dal joint convener Javed, activists Jasim and Shahinul Islam Shahin, and district Jamaat publicity secretary and former Shibir president Md. Rokon Uddin.

According to local sources and party activists, Awami League, Jubo League, and Chhatra League members organized a motorcycle flash procession in Suhilpur Union, allegedly attempting to create panic in the area. BNP and Jamaat activists followed them on motorcycles. When they reached Malihata Shantinagar in the neighboring Budhal Union, several attackers ambushed them, injuring five people who were later treated at Brahmanbaria Sadar Hospital.

District Council Administrator and BNP General Secretary Sirajul Islam visited the injured at the hospital on Friday morning and claimed the attack was premeditated, demanding that those responsible be identified and brought to justice.

Bangladesh Labour Party Chairman Dr. Mostafizur Rahman Iran has alleged that Muslims in West Bengal are facing systematic persecution under the guise of secularism in India. Speaking on Friday at the party’s Nayapaltan office in Dhaka, he claimed that after the recent elections, armed groups linked to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have carried out violent attacks, looting, and arson against Muslim communities with the support of the new Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. He also said that cow and buffalo slaughter had been banned in the state, targeting the Muslim community.

Dr. Iran stated that Muslims in various Indian states are facing threats to their civil rights, religious freedom, and security. He urged international human rights organizations to investigate incidents of minority persecution in West Bengal and other parts of India and to take effective action. The event was organized to mark the 30th death anniversary of Maulana Abdul Matin, the party’s founder.

During the event, Dr. Iran also recalled Maulana Matin’s political legacy, describing him as a strong voice against oppression and a key figure in Bangladesh’s nationalist movements.

Khelafat Majlis organized a protest rally and gathering in Dhaka on Friday after Jumu'ah prayers, condemning the persecution of Muslims in India and the killing of Bangladeshi citizens by India’s Border Security Force (BSF). The rally, arranged by the party’s Dhaka North unit, started from the north gate of Baitul Mukarram Mosque, marched through several streets, and returned to the same spot for a concluding assembly.

At the event, Khelafat Majlis Secretary General Dr. Ahmad Abdul Kader accused the BSF of repeatedly violating international law and human rights by shooting Bangladeshi citizens along the border. He alleged that India seeks to intimidate Bangladesh and destabilize border areas through illegal activities such as drug trafficking and forced push-ins. Kader demanded that India immediately stop border killings, compensate victims’ families, and end persecution of its Muslim minority.

He also criticized Bangladesh’s foreign ministry for not summoning the Indian High Commissioner after recent border deaths and urged the government to take effective action. Additionally, he condemned Israel for drone attacks that killed two Bangladeshi expatriates in Lebanon and called for stronger protection of Bangladeshi workers abroad.

Water Resources Minister and BNP Joint Secretary General Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie stated that his party had suffered 17 years of deprivation but has now proven its ability to overcome neglect through the formation of Chandraganj Upazila. He made the remarks on Friday, May 15, during a meeting with leaders of the newly formed Chandraganj Upazila BNP and its affiliated organizations in Lakshmipur, where he attended as the chief guest.

Annie, who is also the Member of Parliament for Lakshmipur-3 (Sadar) and convener of the district BNP, said the region had been deprived of development in roads, drainage, and educational institutions for years. He emphasized the need to move beyond this neglect and announced plans to establish a university, a medical college, and an economic zone in Lakshmipur.

The event was attended by several local leaders, including the Lakshmipur District Council administrator, district BNP joint convener, and representatives from the Nationalist Lawyers Forum.

A protest rally was held in Dhaka on May 15, 2026, following visits to the graves of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam and martyr Sharif Osman Hadi. The event took place after Friday prayers at the Dhaka University Central Jame Mosque, led by Nasiruddin Patwary, chief coordinator of the National Citizens Party (NCP). Patwary shared details of the event through a Facebook post.

According to the post, the protest was organized in response to recurring incidents of Bangladeshi citizens being killed by Indian border forces. After the grave visits, participants gathered in front of the national poet’s grave to demand an end to such killings. The rally called for a strong and effective foreign policy to protect Bangladeshi citizens along the border.

The demonstration was attended by members of the public and NCP supporters, emphasizing national unity and diplomatic action to address cross-border violence.

Selim Reza, a Member of Parliament from Sirajganj-1 constituency elected with the BNP’s paddy sheaf symbol, has donated his entire one-month salary to the Paichgachi Madhyapara Mosque in Kazipur upazila. The donation was handed over on Friday after the Jumu’ah prayer by Nazrul Islam, a former member of the Sonamukhi Union BNP and assistant professor, on behalf of the MP.

The mosque committee’s treasurer and BNP leader Abdus Samad Mondal formally received the donation. Several local BNP and affiliated organization leaders, including Dola Sarkar, Abdus Salam Tota, Shahidul Islam Shikdar, and Majnu Mia, were present during the handover ceremony. The donation follows an earlier announcement made by Selim Reza on May 8, when he personally visited the mosque and pledged the contribution.

The event highlighted the MP’s engagement with his constituency’s religious institutions and local party members, emphasizing community support through charitable acts.

A media report about two orphaned children, Raihan and Rohan, struggling to survive after losing both parents, drew the attention of Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman. Upon learning of their situation, he instructed his Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman to ensure necessary assistance for the children.

Following the directive, a delegation from the organization 'Amra BNP Poribar' visited the children’s home in Ekdala village of Ratan Kandi Union, Sirajganj Sadar, on Friday. The team, led by the group’s Member Secretary Moksedul Momin Mithun and attended by adviser Abul Kashem, conveyed the Prime Minister’s message of sympathy to the family.

The delegation initiated measures to provide food, education, healthcare, and safe housing for the children. On behalf of the Prime Minister, they also announced a one-time education grant and a monthly stipend to support their studies.

Jamiat-e-Ulama-e-Islam Bangladesh organized a protest rally and march in Dhaka on Friday after Juma prayers, opposing alleged persecution of Muslims in West Bengal and the proposed United States–Bangladesh trade agreement. The gathering took place at the north gate of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, where speakers condemned ongoing violence and restrictions on religious freedom in West Bengal. They demanded immediate measures to ensure the safety of Muslim communities and to stop human rights violations.

The protest was presided over by the organization’s senior vice president Maulana Abdur Rab Yusuf, with several senior leaders addressing the event. Speakers expressed concern that aspects of the US–Bangladesh trade deal could undermine national interests, economic independence, and citizens’ rights. They urged the government to act cautiously in safeguarding the country’s sovereignty and public welfare.

Jamiat leaders also called for unity among citizens against any oppression of the Muslim community and actions contrary to national interests. The subsequent protest march included scholars, students, and activists, who paraded through major streets of the capital.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has declared the disputed Bhojshala complex as a Saraswati temple, ruling in favor of Hindu petitioners. The verdict was delivered by a bench comprising Justices Vijay Kumar Shukla and Alok Awasthi. The court observed that evidence showed the site functioned as a Sanskrit learning center and temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati. It also noted that Hindu worship at the site had continued without interruption. The court invited the Muslim community to apply for separate land in the district to build a mosque.

The Bhojshala site has long been contested, with Hindus identifying it as a temple built by King Bhoj and Muslims claiming it as the Kamal Maula Mosque. Under a 2003 Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) arrangement, Hindus and Muslims alternated worship on Tuesdays and Fridays. The Hindu side challenged this arrangement, seeking exclusive worship rights.

Following a court order in March 2024, the ASI conducted a 98-day scientific survey and reported that the current structure reused parts of an earlier temple. The Muslim side argued in court that the ASI report was biased and favored Hindu claims.

Residents of Osmaninagar upazila in Sylhet have presented a six-point development demand to Humayun Kabir, the Prime Minister’s Adviser with the rank of State Minister, seeking comprehensive development, modern civic facilities, and administrative good governance. The demands highlight long-standing neglect, poor infrastructure, limited education and healthcare services, lack of gas and uninterrupted electricity, unemployment, and administrative irregularities.

Local citizens emphasized that despite being part of the Sylhet gas production zone, many areas still lack gas connections. They urged rapid expansion of gas and electricity supply, declaration of Osmaninagar as a municipality, and improvements in drainage, roads, and sanitation. The newly approved upazila health complex requires specialist doctors, modern equipment, and regular staff presence. Education issues include classroom shortages, teacher scarcity, and stalled implementation of a technical training center and technical school and college project.

Community leaders and educators stated that visible, sustainable development is essential to improve living standards. They called for coordinated initiatives to ensure quality education, healthcare, and infrastructure, warning that without real progress, citizens’ long-held expectations will remain unmet.

State Minister for Water Resources Farhad Hossain Azad (MP) distributed corrugated iron sheets and cash assistance among families affected by a recent nor'wester in Debiganj upazila of Panchagarh. The distribution event took place on Friday, May 15, at the Upazila Parishad hall room, organized by the upazila administration.

The event was presided over by Debiganj Upazila Nirbahi Officer Sabuj Kumar Basak. Assistance was provided to affected families from various unions of the upazila. In addition to the relief materials, the state minister also distributed fishing nets among destitute fishermen and wheelchairs to sick and physically challenged individuals.

Local officials, public representatives, and beneficiaries attended the ceremony, including leaders from Debiganj upazila BNP and officers from different departments.

Nasiruddin Patwari, a leader of the National Citizens Party (NCP), declared that he would fight to the death to defend Bangladesh’s sovereignty and Islam. He made the statement on Friday after the Jumu’ah prayer during a rally held at the mausoleum premises of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam and martyr Osman Hadi, organized to protest border killings.

During his address, Patwari emphasized that the NCP’s movement would continue with those who are devoted to Islam and committed to protecting Bangladesh’s sovereignty. He urged people who wish to be true nationalists to stand for the citizens of Bangladesh and safeguard those living along the border.

The event was part of a broader protest movement addressing border violence and national security concerns, reflecting the NCP’s focus on sovereignty and religious identity.

In the United Kingdom’s local council elections held on May 7, a total of 574 candidates associated with pro-Islam and pro-Palestine agendas won seats. More than 100 independent Muslim candidates secured positions in England alone, according to an analysis by the Henry Jackson Society (HJS). Overall, 5,066 councillors were elected across the country.

The HJS report stated that more than one in ten elected candidates in England campaigned on a Muslim-related agenda. While not all of them were Muslim, their political programs were explicitly linked to Islamic issues. Among the winners were 132 independents, 350 from the Green Party, 84 from the Labour Party, and six from the Liberal Democrats. Notable winners included Mohammad Suleman from Newcastle and Saika Ali from Lambeth, both Green Party candidates.

According to census data cited in the report, Muslims make up about 6.5 percent of the UK population, with the highest concentration in England. The Muslim population has steadily increased from 2.7 percent in 2001 to 4.8 percent in 2011, reflecting a continuing demographic trend.

Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh organized a protest rally and procession in Chattogram on Friday, May 15, 2026, condemning reported violence and persecution against Muslims in India’s West Bengal and Assam following recent elections. The gathering took place after Juma prayers at Anderkilla Shahi Jame Mosque, followed by a march through Jamal Khan Road that concluded at the Chattogram Press Club.

Speakers at the rally alleged that Muslims in India have been facing continuous oppression, claiming that homes, businesses, and religious sites were attacked in the aftermath of the elections. They accused the Indian government of fostering communal tension and criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for what they described as “anti-Muslim politics.”

The protest called for Bangladesh’s National Parliament to adopt an all-party condemnation motion against the alleged persecution of Muslims in India. The speakers also urged the international community, the OIC, and the United Nations to address the issue seriously, warning that silence from the global Muslim community could embolden further abuses.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has strongly protested the BNP government’s appointment of new vice-chancellors at 11 public universities on May 14, alleging that the selections were made based on political loyalty rather than merit. In a statement issued to the media on Friday, the party’s Secretary General, Mia Golam Porwar, expressed deep concern over what he described as the politicization of higher education institutions.

Porwar stated that the appointments prioritized party allegiance over competence and impartiality, warning that such practices threaten the academic environment and divide teachers and students. He recalled that Jamaat had earlier protested the appointment of partisan administrators to 42 district councils on March 15, calling it contrary to democratic principles. He argued that the government’s actions show a continued effort to bring key state institutions under party control.

Jamaat urged the government to reconsider the appointments and ensure that future university leadership selections are transparent, acceptable, and based on academic qualifications, emphasizing that politicization undermines democracy and education in Bangladesh.