Following India’s attack on Pakistan, Tarique Rahman issued a statement calling for restraint amid rising regional tensions. “We condemn military aggression and extend our deepest sympathies to the affected families,” he wrote. He urged all parties involved to pursue peaceful conflict resolution. “A stable and peaceful region, built on shared interests and aspirations, is in the best interest of all,” Rahman added.

A joint meeting was held between Indian Deputy High Commissioner Chandra Shekhar and the Sylhet Coal Importers Group. Business leaders present at the meeting highlighted the ongoing import-export activities through several land ports and customs stations including Sheola, Tamabil, Zakiganj, Bholaganj, Borochhara, Charagaon, Bagli, Shela-Ichhamati, Juri, and Chatla. They urged the Deputy High Commissioner to take necessary steps to facilitate greater trade through these routes and requested easier issuance of business visas to ensure smoother movement for traders. The Deputy High Commissioner assured them that appropriate measures will be taken.

Inspector General of Police Baharul Alam has instructed all police superintendents in border districts to remain on high alert to ensure national security is not compromised amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions. The directive aims to prevent the entry of militants or terrorists into Bangladesh. Earlier, Bangladesh had already expressed concern over the conflict and stressed diplomatic efforts for regional peace.

A sudden raid by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) at the Pabna BRTA office has confirmed long-standing allegations of systemic corruption. Officials discovered that without bribes, applicants are often failed or subjected to repeated harassment. Bribe demands reportedly range between Tk 10,000 and 12,000. Some applicants, who submitted paperwork in 2019, only received service after paying middlemen. ACC officials stated that evidence will be forwarded to the central office for further action.

Pakistan claims to have destroyed an Indian army post in the Sritop area of the Mandal Sector along the India-Pakistan border. According to Geo News, the Pakistani army’s artillery strike enveloped the Indian post in smoke, thwarting any attempt to defend it. Heavy exchanges of fire have also taken place along the Line of Control, resulting in at least 10 deaths and over 30 injuries in Indian-administered Kashmir.

Bangladesh's National Security Adviser has condemned the forced entry of people from India into Bangladesh, calling the act “unacceptable.” He stated that if the individuals are indeed Bangladeshi nationals, India must follow proper procedures to repatriate them. The comment follows an incident in Mujibnagar where 10 individuals were allegedly pushed into Bangladesh by BSF. According to BGB, BSF personnel dismantled barbed wire fencing and forcibly sent the individuals across the border.

Senior Assistant Police Superintendent (ASP) Palash Saha of RAB-7 in Chattogram’s Chandgaon area died by suicide in his office using his service pistol. A note found at the scene stated, “No one is responsible for my death—not my mother or wife. I am solely to blame. I couldn’t make anyone happy.” He instructed that his wife take all the gold and live well, and that his brothers take care of their mother.

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved nine development projects, including the revitalization of lakes in Gulshan, Banani, and Baridhara. The total cost is estimated at Tk 3,756.20 crore, funded by government allocations, foreign aid, and institutional contributions. Other approved projects include the establishment of Rabindra University, internal container and barge terminal at Khanpur, disaster risk management, and irrigation system improvements in Khulna, Satkhira, and Bagerhat.

The Government of Bangladesh is closely monitoring the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan and has expressed deep concern over the situation. Dhaka urged both nations to exercise restraint and avoid actions that could further escalate tensions. The government expressed hope that diplomatic efforts would restore peace and stability in the region for the benefit of its people.

A government circular has confirmed a 10-day Eid-ul-Azha holiday for both public and private sectors. June 11 and 12 (Wednesday and Thursday) have been declared official holidays, while offices will remain open on Saturdays, May 17 and 24, to compensate. All public, semi-public, autonomous, and private offices will remain closed during the designated Eid holidays.

Flight operations have resumed at Lahore and Karachi airports after an eight-hour suspension caused by heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. Two international and one domestic flight operated from Karachi today. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) had temporarily suspended regular flights for 12 hours. Authorities are now gradually normalizing air traffic across affected airports.

Pakistan’s National Security Committee has granted full authority to its military to respond to Indian airstrikes, missile, and drone attacks, which it condemned as “an unprovoked declaration of war” and a blatant violation of its sovereignty. A statement accused India of breaching international law and warned that any attack on Pakistani citizens or territory would be met with a firm response.

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has officially stated that India exercised its right to retaliate through ‘Operation Sindoor.’ The objective of the operation was to prevent further attacks from across the border following the Pahalgam massacre and dismantle terrorist infrastructures. Misri emphasized that the response aligns with the UN Security Council's April 25 statement condemning the attack and demanding justice. Indian Army Colonel Sophia Qureshi and Air Force Wing Commander Byomika Singh said Indian forces targeted and destroyed nine terrorist camps across the Line of Control between 1:05 AM and 1:30 AM on Tuesday night.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has detained 44 individuals who were illegally pushed into the country by India's Border Security Force (BSF) along the Roumari and Bhurungamari borders in Kurigram. Among those detained, eight have been identified as Bangladeshi nationals. The remaining 36 are undergoing verification, with preliminary assessments indicating they are Rohingya refugees. Of the total, 30 were apprehended at the Roumari border and 14 at Bhurungamari.

India’s “Operation Sindoor” targeted the Jaish-e-Mohammed headquarters in Bahawalpur, killing 14 individuals, including 10 relatives of Jaish leader Masood Azhar. Among them were Azhar’s elder sister and her husband, a nephew and his wife, and others close to the terror chief. The missile strike is being described as one of the deadliest in the campaign.