Tensions flared at a lower court during the remand hearing of Momtaz Begum, where journalists faced threats and aggression from pro-BNP lawyers. Lawyers Mahbub Alam and Akhtar Hossain ordered reporters out of the courtroom, leading to heated exchanges. Scuffles broke out when journalists tried to record statements on camera. The Public Prosecutor alleged during the hearing that Momtaz used to sing for Prime Minister Hasina during times of distress during the mass uprising.

BNP leader Major (Retd.) Hafizuddin Ahmed raised concerns about the government’s decision to allow a “humanitarian corridor,” warning it could drag the country into war. He noted that political parties and the public were kept in the dark. “We fought for 16 years to remove a mafia regime and bring back democracy—why are we still in the dark?” he asked. He reiterated demands for fresh elections and criticized the current lack of decisive leadership. Senior BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi recalled how the Farakka Dam was operationalized during Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s time, suggesting that the damage started back then.

Mufti Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim, the Charmonai Pir and leader of Islami Andolon Bangladesh, stated that there's nothing new to see from the ruling Awami League, BNP, or Jatiya Party. “We’ve experienced their rule. Now the only ideology that offers peace in this world and salvation in the hereafter is Islam,” he said. Rezaul Karim also warned against political maneuvering to protect criminals and money launderers, stating that the people of Bangladesh will not tolerate such tactics. His party recently held a rally demanding elections through proportional representation.

Shahriar Alam Samya, a student of the Institute of Education and Research at Dhaka University, was stabbed to death near the Suhrawardy Udyan open stage around midnight on Tuesday. Provost Mahfuzul Haque Supon confirmed that Samya succumbed to knife injuries. Samya, son of Fakhrul Alam from Sirajganj, was also the literary and publication secretary of the DU unit of Chhatra Dal. The incident occurred when his motorcycle collided with another near the park, leading to an altercation. During the scuffle, he was fatally stabbed by one of the assailants who then fled the scene.

BNP leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury criticized self-proclaimed reformers, saying, “They were nowhere to be seen on the streets for the past 17 years.” He stated that BNP’s 31-point reform plan was designed to envision a post-Hasina Bangladesh, and Khaleda Zia’s Vision 2030 laid out a democratic path forward. He added that no steps are being taken to restore democratic processes, without which no reform is possible. Khasru also praised the late Dr. Zafrullah Chowdhury for his vital contributions to Bangladesh’s health sector and democratic struggle, lamenting that he is not being properly remembered.

Following a request from the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), a court has issued a travel ban on 14 individuals associated with S. Alam Group in connection with corruption allegations. Those barred from leaving the country include the chairman’s personal secretary Akiz Uddin, former managing director ABM Mozammel Haque, and associates Nazrul Islam, Alnar Ali, Bedarul Islam, Jasim Uddin, Roksana Khatun, Rabiya Khatun, Nasir Uddin, Mohammad Saifu Uddin, Golamur Rahman, SM Jamal Uddin, Hasmat Ara Begum, and another individual named Mohammad Saifu Uddin.

The Anti-Discrimination Workers’ Unity Forum's sit-in protest has effectively paralyzed operations at the Ministry of Public Administration and the APD Division. Senior secretaries were reportedly unable to enter their offices. Protesters claimed that although autocratic Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has stepped down, her loyalists still control the bureaucracy, aided by opportunist officers. They demanded the dismissal of these “corruption beneficiaries and fascist collaborators” and called for the cancellation of all contractual appointments. The forum has declared secretaries Md. Nazmul Ahsan, Dr. Md. Imdad Ullah Mian, Jayeda Parveen, Md. Mofidul Islam, and Md. Tofazzal Hossain as persona non grata.

Inspector General of Police Baharul Alam, during the finals of the "IGP Cup Cricket Championship 2024–25," stated that police should be discouraged from using deadly weapons like rifles. “At most, police should carry shotguns—this is a reasonable public expectation,” he said. He emphasized the use of non-lethal weapons in maintaining law and order, aligning with global policing standards. “In extreme scenarios with high threats or rebellion, stricter measures might be necessary, but non-lethal enforcement should be our norm,” he added.

Dr. Bidhan Ranjan Roy Poddar, Adviser on Primary and Mass Education, has stressed the need for a humane and empathetic relationship between teachers and students in primary schools. Speaking at an education seminar, he said that a strong teacher-student bond lays the foundation for transformative learning. He advocated integrating co-curricular activities and moral education into the standard curriculum to foster teamwork and holistic development. “A compassionate teacher-student relationship can leave a lifelong impact on a student,” he noted.

Adviser Muhammad Fauzul Kabir Khan has held former mayors of Chattogram City Corporation and ex-chairmen of Chattogram Development Authority responsible for the city’s chronic waterlogging crisis. Speaking at a public event, he emphasized the need to penalize individuals who dump waste into canals and drains. “This level of waterlogging didn’t exist during my student years,” he remarked. Unauthorized construction on canals, including houses and markets, has exacerbated the problem. Under the city’s waterlogging mitigation project, efforts are ongoing to reclaim these canals. However, he warned that cleaning operations are pointless if waste dumping continues. “We’ve placed about 10,000 dustbins; it’s time people used them,” he added.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that a full-force military operation in the Gaza Strip will commence "very soon." He stated, “We are going to complete the operation. That means defeating and destroying Hamas.” Netanyahu emphasized that there will be no situation in which the war ends prematurely. “There may be temporary ceasefires, but we will see this through to the end,” he said. The Israeli military has confirmed plans to evacuate “most” residents from Gaza as part of the upcoming operation.

Professor Dr. Mohammad Toufiq Alam of Rajshahi University’s Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering has been appointed as the acting Vice Chancellor of Barishal University. According to a circular from the Ministry of Education, Dr. Alam will serve in the interim role until a permanent appointment is made. He will receive salary and benefits equivalent to his current position and will be entitled to all associated privileges as per university regulations.

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Vice President Mahfuza Akter was reportedly denied departure at the airport while en route to attend the 75th FIFA Congress in Paraguay on May 15. While BFF President Tabith Awal and General Secretary Imran Hossain successfully boarded the flight, Mahfuza was turned back. Sources indicate that her past affiliation with the ruling party's affiliate, the Jubo Mohila League, was the reason for the denial. Mahfuza, who also chairs the women’s football committee, was reportedly linked to the outgoing authoritarian regime, which contributed to the travel restriction.

Prominent political analyst and adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul is scheduled to visit Malaysia on May 13 to hear grievances from Bangladeshi expatriates. On May 14, he will attend a public hearing at the Bangladesh High Commission, where issues like passport application corruption, the cancellation of foreign outsourcing firm 'e-Scale,' ensuring passport services under government management, and removing corrupt officials are expected to surface. On May 15, Dr. Nazrul is set to meet Malaysia’s Minister of Human Resources. Allegations have been raised by underprivileged staff at the High Commission that Ambassador Shamim Ahsan, Deputy High Commissioner Khurshid Alam Khastagir, and other officials are exploiting expatriates through corruption.

Hasnat Abdullah has claimed that although the activities of the Awami League can be banned, its financial network remains beyond reach. Speaking in Cumilla, he said that in several upazilas, politics has been sold out to the ruling party's financial influence. Addressing Dr. Asif Nazrul, he asked, “When those involved in murders go to court, which judge grants them bail? Reveal who’s backing them.” He added that it’s not just the government’s failure that the accused are out on bail and roaming in front of the martyrs’ homes, but also the failure of Professor Nazrul himself. “We demand both reform and election,” he emphasized, stating that any election must take place through a process of accountability and reform.