Students have surrounded Shahbagh Police Station after the 48-hour deadline to arrest the accused in Shahriar Alam Samya’s murder expired. Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan said, “Justice must be ensured above politics.” Fellow students alleged political pressure and bribery are obstructing the arrest of the main suspect. Police claim that most of the suspects have been identified but are evading arrest by frequently changing locations.

Actress Nusrat Faria has been detained at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport while attempting to travel to Thailand. She is named in a case related to an attempted murder during a recent public uprising. The case accuses her of funding the ruling Awami League while opposing the movement. The arrest was carried out by immigration police in connection with a case filed at Vatara Police Station.

India has imposed a ban on importing seven types of goods, including garments, through land ports from Bangladesh. Trade Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin said the move will ultimately harm Indian businesses more than Bangladesh. While there’s no official notification yet, Bangladesh will respond appropriately once confirmed. The adviser stressed enhancing the country’s trade resilience and said the issue can likely be resolved through diplomatic dialogue.

During preliminary talks with Jamaat-e-Islami, political analyst Ali Riaz emphasized that building national consensus is not just the responsibility of the National Consensus Commission but also of political parties, civil society, and other stakeholders. He said multiple issues have already seen agreement, while some disagreements remain. Jamaat has asked for policy reconsiderations on certain matters, and further discussions are expected. “We don’t expect to resolve everything in one round, but progress is certainly possible,” Riaz noted.

Nurul Haque Nur, President of Gano Adhikar Parishad, warned that if necessary, they would take to the streets to oppose any foreign control over Chattogram Port. “Bangladesh’s economic lifeline must not be handed over under the guise of corridors,” he said. “Before party or ideology, comes the country. There will be no compromise on national interest.” Earlier, the Chief Adviser stated that global port management firms are being invited to develop Chattogram Port to international standards, which could boost the economy and create thousands of jobs.

The Election Commission’s vast national ID database is under serious technical risk due to the absence of an active disaster recovery system. The main database uses five open-source systems with no enterprise-level support. Built over 18 years, this database has no integrated international-standard backup tool. In case of a cyberattack or major accident, all NID-related services may be suspended for an extended period, including the printing of voter lists. The EC acknowledged the risk and said it is implementing recommendations from the cyber audit committee to ensure future security.

Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed and Legal Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul have arrived in South Africa to gain firsthand experience before the formation of Bangladesh’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission. They were welcomed at the airport by Bangladesh’s Ambassador to South Africa, Shah Ahmed Shafi. The delegation is scheduled to meet with officials of South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Earlier, Dr. Nazrul announced the commission’s formation during a consultation on the draft of the "Prevention and Remedy of Enforced Disappearance Ordinance 2025."

National Security Adviser Khondaker Khalilur Rahman has firmly denied allegations that he holds foreign citizenship. “I am a full citizen of Bangladesh and ready to exercise my rights,” he said. He challenged his accuser to prove the claim in court. Earlier, BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed had alleged that a foreign citizen was serving as Bangladesh’s security adviser, raising concerns about military reporting and national sovereignty. Salahuddin warned that Bangladesh might be turned into a war zone under the guise of ‘humanitarian corridors’ and urged Nobel laureate Dr. Yunus to intervene.

India’s space agency ISRO failed in its latest mission to launch the EOS-09 satellite into orbit on Sunday. The rocket was destroyed mid-flight after it failed to deploy the satellite. The mission was broadcast live, and ISRO Chief V. Narayanan publicly acknowledged the failure during the coverage.

Supporters of Ishraq Hossain are continuing their protest for the fourth consecutive day, demanding that he be officially appointed Mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation. Hundreds have blocked the main entrance of Nagar Bhaban, disrupting all public services. Ishraq stated that a legal case was filed within 30 days of the election and that ruling party leader Taposh tried to interfere with it. “The court was under Awami League control at the time, yet we still won. Speaking against this ruling now is contempt of court,” he said.

A 16-year-old madrasa student named Habibur Rahman was tragically killed Saturday evening after being run over by a Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) garbage truck in Mirpur. Police have arrested the driver, Md. Sohel, who is a temporary worker without a valid driving license. “He was originally hired as a cleaner,” an inspector said. “It was a serious error to let him operate such a large vehicle.”

Islamic leader Maulana Mamunul Haque has stated that not an inch of Bangladeshi soil will be handed over to foreign powers. “We broke free from Delhi’s dominance, not to become slaves of Washington,” he declared. Mamunul emphasized that Bangladesh’s independence in 2024 represents a stand against foreign hegemony. He also warned against using women's rights as a cover to dishonor women and said all Islamic organizations are uniting to demand genuine rights for women.

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza continued through Saturday night, killing at least 59 more people. Among the dead, 36 were in Al-Mawasi—designated by Israel as a “safe zone” in southern Gaza. Since October 7, 2023, over 53,000 people have been killed and more than 120,000 injured. In just the two months following the last ceasefire, over 3,000 Palestinians have been killed and more than 8,000 wounded.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced he will speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday at 10 AM in an effort to stop the ongoing war in Ukraine. Trump described the call as a step toward ending bloodshed. Following his conversation with Putin, he also plans to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and leaders of several NATO countries.

India has imposed a ban on the import of Bangladeshi garments through its northeastern land ports. From now on, shipments will only be allowed via Kolkata and Nhava Sheva seaports. Analysts say this move may be even harsher than U.S. tariffs on China. This development follows Bangladesh’s own restrictions, imposed about a month ago, on importing yarn through several land ports including Benapole, Bhomra, Sonamasjid, Banglabandha, and Burimari.