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.

BNP leader Abu Naser Mohammad Rahmatullah has claimed that no Bangladeshi leader has ever matched the integrity and patriotism of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman. “Whenever Bangladesh faced a crisis, Ziaur Rahman emerged as the savior,” he said. “In his absence, Begum Khaleda Zia fulfilled that role, and for the past 17 years, Tareq Rahman has led the struggle to restore voting rights and democracy in the country.” Rahmatullah emphasized that under Tareq Rahman's leadership, Bangladesh will move forward.

Just hours after an unsuccessful attempt to push intruders into Bangladesh through the Roumari border in Kurigram, India’s Border Security Force (BSF) flew four surveillance drones into Bangladeshi airspace. The incident occurred around 8:30 PM on Friday night, raising alarm among local residents. No statement has been released yet by the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). Previously, BSF had flown five drones in two separate instances along the border.

Abrar Faiyaz, the younger brother of slain BUET student Abrar Fahad, has received death threats via social media. A General Diary (GD) has been filed naming two individuals, including Shahriar Ibrahim, former president of Dhaka Metropolitan Student Union. According to the GD, Faiyaz had posted a comment criticizing the injustice under the current regime, which was later shared by Ibrahim with the caption: “Justify the killing of that JAS leader’s dog Abrar Fahad.” In the same post, a person named Nowaz Hossain Fardin commented: “He too will follow the same path.”

Speaking at a memorial for Ziaur Rahman’s death anniversary, BNP leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury said, “Nothing can be implemented without an elected government. We urgently need one.” He stressed that the solution to Bangladesh’s problems lies within the country, not outside. “Let us stop looking abroad. The solution is with the people of Bangladesh. Reforms and justice are secondary—first, we must empower the people,” he stated. He called on party members to accelerate their efforts to build a Bangladesh guided by the visions of Zia and Khaleda Zia.

BNP leader Gayeshwar Chandra Roy accused the authorities of stalling over the national elections. Speaking at a public gathering, he demanded that elections be held by December without further delay. “People want immediate, fair, and impartial elections—not more talks of reform,” he said. He warned that the July uprising would fail unless democratic rights were restored through a credible vote. Roy also emphasized the sacrifices of Begum Khaleda Zia and reiterated that Ziaur Rahman’s ideals are the BNP’s core inspiration.

At a community reception in Japan, Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus credited expatriates for helping Bangladesh recover from the brink of collapse. “The ousted regime left the treasury and banks empty. Without remittances sent by our overseas brothers and sisters, Bangladesh would not have survived,” he said. Dr. Yunus urged everyone to take ownership of the struggle, adding, “Great movements begin with just a few people. Now it has spread nationwide. We must realize the dreams of the students who gave their lives.”

Baisakhi Islam Barsha (18), a leader of the anti-discrimination student movement, was brutally assaulted on a road in Nagarkanda, Faridpur. A video of the incident went viral, showing BNP supporters dragging her by the hair and physically abusing her. Police attempting to arrest the attackers were also attacked. Among the assailants were Sekan Gazi and Sohag Gazi, former followers of Awami League leader Advocate Jamal Mia, who are now reportedly affiliated with BNP and accused of continued acts of oppression.

Chattogram Metropolitan Jamaat-e-Islami has expelled Akash Chowdhury after he was seen kicking a woman during a student protest organized by the Democratic Student Alliance. The party condemned the incident as "unacceptable and disgraceful" and stated it had no organizational involvement in the May 28 demonstration held outside the Chattogram Press Club. Jamaat clarified that the party did not instruct any members to join the event and holds individuals accountable for their actions.

Treatment services remained suspended for a third consecutive day at the National Eye Hospital following violent clashes between hospital staff and injured participants of the July uprising. Staff members have refused to return to work citing security concerns. The conflict escalated after a group reportedly vandalized the office of Hospital Director Prof. Dr. Khayer Ahmed Chowdhury on Wednesday, with both sides blaming each other for the incident.

The Armed Forces are working across Bangladesh to maintain law and order during the ongoing political unrest, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a press release. From May 22 to May 28, joint forces conducted nationwide raids, arresting 390 individuals involved in various criminal activities, including murder, arms possession, drug trafficking, extortion, kidnapping, and gang violence. Several illegal weapons were also seized during the operations.

On Thursday night, Indian BSF personnel attempted to dig a canal in the no-man’s land at Parshuram in Feni amid heavy rain and storms. Locals and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) intervened, forcing them to retreat. Witnesses reported that BSF had brought in excavators and equipment and began digging about 20–30 yards inside the border. UNO Arifur Rahman stated that the attempt aimed to divert water into Bangladesh by cutting hillocks on the Indian side.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday reaffirmed his country's full support for the transitional government in Bangladesh, led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus. The support includes backing for initiatives on nation-building, reforms, and a peaceful democratic transition. Both leaders reiterated their shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific to ensure peace, stability, and prosperity for all. Dr. Yunus expressed gratitude for Japan’s continued assistance in bilateral initiatives, including the Bay of Bengal Industrial Growth Belt and the Matarbari-Moheshkhali Integrated Infrastructure Development Program.