Retired Lt. Col. Akbar Kamal has been appointed CEO of the July Memorial Foundation. The father of martyred protester Yamin voiced strong opposition, demanding the role go to a qualified member of a martyr’s family. During the board meeting, his objections were dismissed by the foundation’s treasurer.

At Jamuna, Jamaat-e-Islami leader Shafiqul Islam demanded that all political factions unite by noon to officially ban the Awami League. “The people demanded its ban after the regime fell on August 5, 2024,” he said, citing a history of alleged killings and enforced disappearances from Pilkhana to the July massacre.

According to Reuters, citing U.S. officials, Pakistan used Chinese-made J-10 fighter jets to launch air-to-air missiles that downed at least two Indian aircraft. One of the jets was reportedly a French-made Rafale. India has yet to acknowledge any aircraft losses. Pakistan previously claimed it had destroyed five Indian warplanes, including three Rafales.

Central Shibir leader Sadiq Qayem called for students across Bangladesh to take to the streets. “The Awami League has already been sentenced by the people for its role in mass shootings and atrocities. Nine months after the July uprising, why has this criminal party not been officially banned?” he questioned, urging participation in Jamuna’s mass rally.

Bangladeshi potato farmers are urging the Ministry of Agriculture to revise seed potato pricing, claiming they are forced to sell produce at prices far below production costs. In FY 2023–24, farmers bought foundation seeds from BADC at Tk 48–54 per kg but had to sell the harvested seed potatoes to BADC for only Tk 35–37 per kg, despite open market prices ranging between Tk 70–80. Bound by contract, they couldn't sell elsewhere, leading to significant losses. The same issue has resurfaced in FY 2024–25, prompting renewed calls for price revision.

Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Palash Saha died by suicide at the RAB-7 headquarters in Chattogram. According to police, he shot himself in the head with his service weapon, reportedly due to family-related stress. As of Thursday, no official case has been filed, but authorities are preparing to register it as an unnatural death. OC Aftab Hossain confirmed the details and stated that the family is currently occupied with funeral arrangements.

During the sit-in at Jamuna, NCP convener Nahid Islam stated that the interim government's first responsibility was to ban the Awami League. “Yet here we are again, demanding the same,” he said, leading chants like “Ban Awami League,” “No place for Awami League in Golden Bengal,” and “Inquilab Zindabad.”

Students from various madrasas have joined ongoing protests in front of the Chief Adviser’s residence at Jamuna, demanding a ban on the Awami League and justice for alleged state crimes. Groups such as NCP, Islami Chhatra Shibir, Inquilab Mancha, Anti-Fascist Coalition, and others have united under the slogan "Ban Awami League." Madrasa students were seen chanting, “Let Shapla’s spirit roar again.”

Dr. Selina Hayat Ivy, the former mayor of Narayanganj, was arrested around 5:45 AM from her residence, "Chunka Kutir" in Deobhog. She faces multiple legal cases. Police had arrived the previous night but were obstructed by her supporters who took to the streets. Ivy told officers, “Tell them I will not go at night. If they want to arrest me, they must do it during the day.” Heavy police presence overnight failed to gain access due to the protest. She was finally detained early in the morning.

Several Israeli soldiers from the elite Golani Brigade were killed or wounded in a powerful explosion in Rafah while attempting to demolish a building, according to Al Jazeera. The Israeli military has imposed a media blackout on the incident. Helicopters later evacuated the casualties, but reports suggest some soldiers may still be trapped under rubble. Intense fighting continues, particularly in Rafah’s Al-Jeneina area, where Hamas claims fierce face-to-face combat is underway. In the past 24 hours, over 100 Palestinians have been killed amid escalating violence.

Fifty-six leaders of the Kishoreganj district unit of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement have resigned, citing widespread corruption and authoritarian behavior by the top leadership. Joint convener Ali Raihan Johan stated that allegations emerged immediately after the committee was formed. Several leaders reportedly misused their positions, and those who raised concerns were expelled. On April 26, complaints were submitted against District Member Secretary Faisal Prince for misappropriating funds under the pretext of tree-planting campaigns. No action was taken, and earlier scandals involving seed warehouse misuse and market lease corruption were also ignored, with whistleblowers instead facing disciplinary measures.

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri declined to confirm or deny Pakistan’s claims of downing five Indian fighter jets and killing 50 Indian soldiers in recent cross-border clashes. When asked, Misri said the government would release official information at an appropriate time. He also refused to respond to claims made by Pakistani Information Minister Ataullah Tarar and commented only briefly on Pakistan’s reported loss of 100 lives, urging the media to wait as only 36 hours had passed since the airstrikes.

The government's media adviser has stated that the administration encourages healthy competition among newspapers. The aim is to foster a vibrant, responsible, and competitive press that serves public interest and upholds journalistic integrity.

Ganosamhati Andolon condemned India’s military operation “Sindoor” in Pakistan, calling it a violation of sovereignty. They urged the Bangladesh government to call for diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict and avoid further escalation.

Following rumors of Dr. Selina Hayat Ivy’s arrest, hundreds of Awami League activists have surrounded the home of the former Narayanganj mayor. Loudspeaker announcements from nearby mosques urged people to take to the streets. The latest reports indicate that police are currently confined inside Ivy’s residence.