Gas supply to industrial zones across Bangladesh will increase starting today, according to Energy Adviser Mohammad Fawzul Kabir Khan. To tackle the ongoing gas crisis, four additional LNG cargoes are being imported. “This should have happened a couple of days earlier, but rough seas delayed the unloading of gas from the vessels,” he explained. Supply has already risen by 50 MMCFD, and an additional 100–150 MMCFD is expected soon. Regarding recent protests by rural electricity cooperatives, the adviser stated that a meeting will be held tomorrow to resolve issues concerning the relationship between the cooperatives and REB. “Demonstrations bring only harm,” he warned, citing past sabotage incidents where electricity was cut off at 26–27 locations.

Students blocked the Faridpur-Barisal highway for three hours protesting an alleged attack on anti-discrimination activist Boishakhi Islam Borsha and her father in Nagarkanda, Faridpur. According to reports, the assault was carried out by local BNP members after Boishakhi filed a police complaint regarding the harassment of her younger sister. The accused, Md. Sharif Bepari (21), son of a local named Md. Jalal Bepari, had allegedly been stalking the girl for an extended period. When police moved to arrest the attackers, they were met with resistance and physical assault. Boishakhi’s family believes the attack was retaliation for filing the general diary (GD) with police.

In a powerful show of resistance, thousands of local residents formed a human wall along a one-kilometer stretch of the border at Kochakata in Kurigram to prevent the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) from pushing 50–60 civilians into Bangladesh territory. The incident occurred near the Indian village of Faiskarkuti, where BSF had allegedly gathered the group at a local school with intentions to forcibly cross them into Bangladesh. Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Ansar-VDP forces took a firm stance to block the attempt. When BSF sought to negotiate with BGB late at night, the request was denied. Eventually, by around 3 AM, BSF retreated from the zero line.

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman called for national unity to fulfill the dreams of the martyrs of the July Movement.
“Regardless of political affiliation, religion, or ethnicity, we must all work together to build the Bangladesh our martyrs envisioned,” he said.
He requested prayers for the souls of all who sacrificed their lives in Bangladesh’s democratic struggles, including former President Ziaur Rahman.
He emphasized that Ziaur Rahman established multiparty democracy in the country, and many people from all walks of life have laid down their lives in pursuit of democracy and welfare.

A female student named Baishakhi was publicly beaten by members of the student wing of the opposition party in Faridpur after she protested against harassment.
Sadeq Kayem, a leader of the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami, condemned the incident and wrote, “No one has the right to exert forceful control over anyone’s life.”
He also cited other recent incidents: a BNP leader threatening a woman in Adabor, and two female students at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University being forced to leave their dorm for not attending a student political event.
Kayem criticized those who claim to advocate for women's safety but remain silent on such issues, accusing them of prioritizing political gain over justice.
“Those trying to act like neo-fascists even before gaining power will meet the same fate,” he warned.

Ferry services on the Daulatdia-Paturia route resumed at 6:45 AM on Saturday after remaining suspended for nearly 46 hours due to inclement weather and turbulent river conditions. The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) had halted operations around 9 AM on Thursday as the Padma River became dangerously rough, posing risks to passenger safety. As the weather improved, authorities allowed the ferries to operate again, easing the travel woes of commuters.

A newly constructed marine drive road in Kuakata, built at a cost of BDT 48.6 million, was washed away by the Bay of Bengal during a cyclone on Thursday—before its official inauguration.
One-third of the 1,300-meter road has already been destroyed. A five-member committee has been formed to investigate the incident.
Sources revealed that the project began construction at sea level without any feasibility study. The contract was awarded to three firms closely associated with then-Mayor Md. Anwar Howlader—also affiliated with ruling party leaders.

BNP leader Khairul Kabir Khokon has alleged that a vested group is orchestrating a deep-rooted conspiracy surrounding Bangladesh’s national election. Speaking at a public event, Khokon claimed the group aims to delay the election and create political instability in the country. “The people of Bangladesh will not allow such conspiracies to succeed. If a clear election date is not announced by December, the people of Bengal will be forced to take to the streets again,” he warned.

Commenting on the role of the National Security Adviser, Khokon said, “He is not even a citizen of Bangladesh—he’s a foreign national. How can he be involved in running the country?” Khokon reiterated that the BNP fully supports the formation of an interim government but accused the ruling authorities of stalling on election arrangements. He demanded the announcement of a definite election date within December.

BNP leader Salahuddin Tuku stated that the previous fascist regime destroyed electoral politics and democracy. “People must reclaim their right to vote and their democracy,” he said. “Under Tareq Rahman's leadership, we aim to return power to the people.” Tuku also reiterated that it was Ziaur Rahman who first declared Bangladesh’s independence and shifted the country from a one-party system to multi-party democracy, working tirelessly for citizens’ rights and welfare.

A tourist boat in Tanguar Haor, Sunamganj’s Tahirpur upazila, caught fire around 8 PM on Friday. The blaze destroyed 80% of the boat, but all 12 tourists onboard managed to escape safely. According to the fire service, the likely causes of the fire could include a gas cylinder explosion, a kitchen fire spreading, or an electrical short circuit.

Three police officers and an Ansar member have been arrested in Bogura with 850 Yaba pills. Detective Branch (DB) police conducted the operation on Thursday. A narcotics case has been filed against them. Superintendent of Police Zaidan Al Musa stated, “The force will not take responsibility for individual misconduct.” One officer has been suspended, and disciplinary reports for the others have been sent for further action.

Cultural adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has criticized the BNP’s monopolization of Ziaur Rahman’s legacy. “I’ve always wanted to prevent any event about Ziaur Rahman from being limited to BNP members only. He is not the exclusive property of one party,” Farooki said. “The Awami League made a similar mistake in the past, and I hope BNP avoids repeating it.” He added that their current government is short-lived and cannot bring radical changes, but they are working to unite diverse cultural groups, including Chakma, Marma, and Garo communities, in national celebrations.

Muhammad Ubaidul Haque, who had resigned from his teaching post at Oxford University to join BRAC University, has now been reappointed by Oxford after BRAC unexpectedly cancelled his offer letter. Ubaidul has secured a new role as Academic Officer at Oxford’s Merton College. “My intention to teach at BRAC was fueled by patriotism,” he said. “But BRAC University never explained why they withdrew the offer. It was disheartening.” This marks his third position at Oxford, where he now serves in an independent academic role.

On Friday, BSF reportedly forced 29 individuals across the border into Bangladesh via two upazilas in Moulvibazar district. Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) later detained them from Juri and Kamalganj upazilas. With this latest incident, the total number of individuals detained in push-in cases in Moulvibazar has risen to 326 — including 240 through Barlekha, 10 through Juri, 21 through Kulaura, and 55 through Kamalganj.

Barisal’s district unit of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (BNP's student wing) has announced partial committees for six colleges in Muladi Upazila, sparking outrage. Grassroots activists allege that the committees include non-students and members from rival student organizations like Chhatra League and Bangabandhu Chhatra Parishad. For example, in Char Kalekhan Adarsha College, the newly appointed vice president Al Amin was previously the finance secretary of Bangabandhu Chhatra Parishad, and general secretary Maruf Billah was an active Chhatra League member, despite reportedly not being a current student.