At Barishal University, employees locked the administrative office on Monday morning after declaring Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Mohammad Toufiq Alam unwanted. The action took place around 11 a.m. as part of an ongoing protest by teachers demanding promotions that began on April 21. Teachers under the banner of 'Shikkhok Samaj' staged a sit-in from 9 a.m. and urged administrative non-cooperation with the vice-chancellor. Under pressure, the registrar left his office, and employees subsequently locked several departments.

Geology and Mining Department Chair Dr. Dhiman Kumar Roy stated that teachers have withdrawn administrative cooperation and some have resigned from their posts, citing the vice-chancellor’s delay in convening the promotion board for over six months. Vice-Chancellor Alam responded that all issues can be resolved through discussion and warned that obstructing others’ work is illegal. He added that legal action would be taken if such activities continue.

The standoff has disrupted university operations, with both teachers and administration remaining at odds over the unresolved promotion issue.

Iran has rejected reports that crude oil tankers crossed the Strait of Hormuz with their tracking systems turned off to avoid potential attacks. According to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency, the large tanker ‘Aegeos Fanorios One,’ bound for Vietnam and carrying Iraqi crude under a Maltese flag, followed a route designated by Iran while crossing the strategic waterway.

Earlier, Reuters had reported that three tankers switched off their transponders before passing through the strait on Sunday. Tasnim, however, stated that the ‘Aegeos Fanorios One’ ensured a safe journey by adhering to Iran’s instructed route. The vessel, which loaded oil in Iraq’s Basra on April 17, had previously failed twice to cross the strait before succeeding on Sunday. It is now heading toward the Gulf of Oman.

The report comes amid heightened regional tensions and conflict in the Middle East, where tanker movements through the Strait of Hormuz have become increasingly risky. Conflicting accounts of vessel routes have added to uncertainty in global energy markets, with analysts suggesting Iran aims to demonstrate control and surveillance capability over the passage.

The four-day District Commissioners’ (DC) Conference in Bangladesh concluded with a focus on strengthening coordination, accountability, and citizen-oriented governance across the country’s field administration. Held after the national election under the new government, the conference brought together representatives from the Prime Minister’s Office, two commissions, and 56 ministries and divisions. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman instructed DCs to build public trust, curb corruption, and ensure impartial law enforcement while accelerating development project implementation.

Discussions centered on administrative capacity shortages, political pressure, law and order, digital transformation, and disaster management. DCs demanded more staff, technological support, and infrastructure to meet growing responsibilities. They also called for digital land records, online mutation systems, integrated data centers, and citizen complaint software. Concerns were raised about political interference and the need for stronger legal and security backing, particularly in border districts facing smuggling and trafficking.

The conference emphasized creating a more people-friendly administration and proposed a rapid-response fund for climate and disaster emergencies. Analysts noted that while the event reaffirmed the field administration’s central role in governance, its success will depend on how quickly the proposed reforms are implemented.

Beijing has officially confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump will visit China from May 13 to 15 at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. The visit, announced on Monday, will include discussions on the Iran crisis and trade issues, according to AFP. The White House described the trip as highly significant and symbolic, marking Trump’s first visit to China in his second term and the first by any U.S. president since 2017.

The two nations have faced prolonged tensions over trade tariffs, Middle East conflicts, and the Taiwan issue, which China claims as its own territory. Trump had initially planned to visit China in late March or early April but postponed the trip to focus on the escalating Iran war situation. U.S. officials said Trump aims to press Xi on Iran while seeking to ease bilateral trade frictions.

During the visit, Trump is expected to tour Beijing’s Temple of Heaven and attend a state banquet. The White House emphasized that the president’s goal is to secure better deals for the United States.

A coordination meeting chaired by Naogaon Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Saiful Islam announced that mango harvesting in the district will start on May 22. The meeting, held on Sunday afternoon, decided that all types of early local mango varieties can be collected from that date. Among the improved varieties, Gopalbhog will be harvested from May 30, Khirsapat or Himsagar from June 2, Nak Fazli from June 5, Langra and Haribhanga from June 10, Fazli, Amrapali, and Banana Mango from June 25, and Ashwina, Bari-4, Gaurmoti, and Katina from July 5.

According to the meeting, mango orchards in Naogaon cover 30,310 hectares this year, with a production target of 387,235 metric tons. The district expects mango sales worth around Tk 4,000 crore this season. The Deputy Commissioner emphasized that no immature or chemically treated mangoes may be harvested or marketed before the designated dates, and awareness campaigns will be conducted across the district to ensure compliance.

Dhaka University Assistant Proctor Sheherin Amin Bhuiya Monami has resigned from her position, confirming the decision through a Facebook post on Monday, May 11, 2026. Her resignation follows the earlier departure of the university’s Proctor, Professor Saifuddin Ahmed. In her post, Monami stated that she has formally stepped down from her administrative duties.

Sheherin Amin Bhuiya Monami explained that during her seven years in teaching, she had never considered taking on administrative responsibilities. She previously taught at Bangladesh University of Professionals, Jagannath University, and Dhaka University. She accepted the assistant proctor role after receiving a call from then-Proctor Saifuddin Ahmed on August 28, 2024, describing the opportunity as an unexpected responsibility usually given to senior teachers.

In her statement, Monami praised former Proctor Saifuddin Ahmed for his patience, composure, and empathy toward students. She described her experience working with a capable team as remarkable and said she would not judge her own success during her tenure.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has emphasized that efforts to curb corruption and terrorism must focus on individuals rather than their political affiliations. Speaking at a meeting with senior police officials at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tejgaon on Monday, held as part of National Police Week 2026, he said the government aims to build a truly people-friendly police force that reflects the integrity of the administration.

Rahman stated that if law enforcement agencies perform their duties properly, Bangladesh will move closer to becoming a prosperous, self-reliant, and humane nation. He called for police officers to develop versatile skills and maintain readiness to work in any environment, stressing that professionalism must never be compromised. The Prime Minister also reaffirmed that the government will fully implement the July Charter, ensuring honesty, merit, and competence as the guiding principles for recruitment, transfer, and promotion within the police.

He added that public perception of the government largely depends on the conduct of the police, urging all members of the force to cultivate compassion and humanity in their service.

A Turkish Airlines aircraft caught fire while landing at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 11, 2026. Authorities confirmed that all 277 passengers and 11 crew members were safe. According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, the fire is believed to have started from a spark in the right landing gear during touchdown. Rescue operations were completed, and an investigation into the cause of the incident is underway.

Following the incident, the airport’s only runway was closed for about two hours before resuming operations. Kathmandu’s airports are considered among the world’s most challenging due to their mountainous surroundings and complex terrain, which increase risks for pilots.

A similar Turkish Airlines incident occurred at the same airport in 2015 when a plane skidded off the runway, though no injuries were reported. Nepal has faced multiple aviation safety issues in the past, prompting plans to improve safety standards amid European Union restrictions on its airlines.

Three large crude oil tankers crossed the Strait of Hormuz with their location trackers turned off to avoid potential Iranian attacks, according to data from Kepler and LSEG cited by Reuters on Monday. The vessels, named Agios Fanourios One, Kiara M, and Basra Energy, each carried about two million barrels of crude oil. Agios Fanourios One, loaded in Iraq’s Basra on April 17, is heading toward Vietnam after two failed attempts to cross earlier. Kiara M, flying the San Marino flag and operated by a Shanghai-based company, has not yet confirmed its unloading destination. The Panama-flagged Basra Energy departed Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC Zirku terminal on May 1 and discharged its cargo at Fujairah port in the UAE last Friday.

The report notes that ongoing conflict and instability in the Middle East have severely disrupted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Amid heightened tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States, oil exporters and shipowners are increasingly operating “in the dark” by disabling tracking systems to reduce the risk of targeted attacks.

Iran has executed a man accused of spying for the United States’ Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Israel’s Mossad, according to the state-run Mehr News Agency, as reported by Al Jazeera. The executed individual was identified as Erfan Shakourzadeh, who was said to have worked with an Iranian scientific institution involved in satellite-related activities.

Authorities in Iran alleged that Shakourzadeh had provided sensitive information to foreign intelligence agencies. However, no further details about the nature of the information or the circumstances of his arrest and trial were disclosed in the report.

The execution underscores Iran’s continued focus on countering alleged espionage activities linked to Western and Israeli intelligence networks, though the report did not specify when or where the execution took place.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has intensified patrols and surveillance along the Lalmonirhat border to prevent illegal infiltration. According to a statement from the 15 BGB Battalion, intelligence monitoring has also been strengthened. The move follows concerns that Bengali-speaking Muslims in India have been labeled as 'illegal' and may be pushed into Bangladesh, raising anxiety among residents of nearby border villages.

Sources reported that special checkpoints have been set up at key and sensitive locations across the district to ensure border security. Day and night patrols have been expanded to prevent any unlawful entry or activities that could threaten security. The heightened alert also aims to stop potential infiltration following post-election violence in West Bengal, India.

Lieutenant Colonel Mehedi Imam, Commanding Officer of the 15 BGB Battalion, stated that the force remains uncompromising in protecting the border, combating smuggling, human trafficking, and resisting push-ins. Public announcements are being made in border areas urging residents to stay alert.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on citizens to resume working from home, citing the deepening impact of the Iran war on India’s economy. Speaking at a public rally in Telangana on Sunday, Modi said the conflict has disrupted global supply chains and increased prices of essential imports such as petroleum and cooking oil. He urged people to reduce petrol and diesel consumption and use less edible oil in cooking to help conserve foreign currency reserves.

Modi highlighted that India lacks large domestic oil reserves and depends heavily on imports of petroleum, diesel, gas, edible oil, gold, copper, and chemical fertilizers. The rising international prices of these commodities have strained India’s foreign exchange reserves. To mitigate the pressure, Modi advised citizens to avoid foreign travel and refrain from buying gold jewelry for the next year.

He also appealed to farmers to cut their use of chemical fertilizers by half, emphasizing the need for national restraint in consumption to safeguard economic stability during the ongoing global crisis.

The rapid advancement of technology has led to a surge in electronic waste, posing a severe threat to the environment and public health. Discarded devices such as smartphones, laptops, televisions, and batteries contain toxic substances like lead, mercury, and cadmium that contaminate soil, water, and air when improperly disposed of. In Bangladesh, unregulated recycling centers in major cities often burn or dismantle old electronics in unsafe conditions, exposing workers and nearby residents to harmful fumes and pollutants.

The article highlights that both domestic and international factors are driving the rise of e-waste. Frequent device upgrades, low-quality electronics, and imports of used products from developed countries have intensified the problem. Many workers, including children, handle hazardous materials without protection, increasing health risks.

To address this crisis, the report calls for public awareness campaigns, safe disposal practices, and the establishment of modern e-waste collection and recycling systems. The government is urged to implement international-standard facilities to recover valuable materials without harming the environment.

Police in Kaliakair, Gazipur have filed a case against 200 unidentified individuals following the killing of three men suspected of cattle theft. The incident occurred early Sunday in the Bagchala area of Fulbaria when locals attacked the men after suspecting them of being cattle thieves. The victims were severely beaten and later declared dead at Gazipur Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Medical College Hospital.

According to police and local sources, the suspects had entered the village in a pickup truck, prompting suspicion among residents. The crowd set fire to the vehicle before police and fire service personnel arrived to control the situation. Local union member Mofizur Rahman said cattle theft incidents had increased in the area ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. Police later recovered the bodies and conducted autopsies.

Sub-Inspector Shafiqul Islam of Fulbaria Police Camp filed the murder case, and Officer-in-Charge Shahidul Islam confirmed that an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the incident. The case has created widespread fear in the locality.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman stated that a neutral police administration is essential for the success of any government. He made the remarks on Monday morning at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tejgaon, Dhaka, during an event marking Police Week. Rahman emphasized that neither governments nor police positions are permanent, underscoring the importance of impartiality in law enforcement.

Addressing police officials, the Prime Minister urged them to take firm action against corruption and terrorism without compromise. He instructed that anyone involved in such activities, regardless of political affiliation, should face legal consequences. Rahman reminded the police that maintaining law and order and ensuring peace and discipline are among their core responsibilities, which must be carried out properly.

The speech highlighted the government’s focus on accountability and integrity within the police force as a foundation for effective governance and public trust.