Iranian authorities have arrested 35 people in the western province of Lorestan on charges of illegally photographing military installations and spreading false information, according to the Tasnim news agency as reported by Al Jazeera. Among those detained, 16 individuals are accused of capturing images or videos of sensitive and military sites and collaborating with what officials described as 'hostile' media outlets. The remaining 19 were detained for allegedly disseminating false information.

The Iranian government has categorized the incident as a matter of national security. The arrests come amid heightened scrutiny of information sharing and media activity within the country, particularly concerning military and security-related content.

Authorities have not released further details about the detainees or the specific nature of the alleged misinformation, leaving questions about the broader implications of the arrests for media freedom and civil activity in the region.

A tragic gas cylinder explosion in Gazipur’s Sreepur upazila has claimed the life of Mrs. Shaheda Ahmed, principal of Dhaka Oxbridge International School. The incident occurred when a gas leak in the kitchen of her family home caused a sudden fire, leaving her severely burned. She had returned to her village home to spend the Eid holidays when the accident took place.

Family members immediately rescued her and took her to Alhera Hospital in Maona. Due to the severity of her injuries, doctors referred her to Sheikh Hasina National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute in Dhaka, where she was placed on life support. With about 55 percent of her body burned, her condition deteriorated, and she passed away on Sunday morning after several days of treatment.

Her death has cast a pall of grief over the local education community, relatives, and well-wishers. The family has requested prayers for the departed soul.

Authorities in Kaliakair upazila of Gazipur detained a man for illegally storing approximately 3,000 liters of diesel. The operation took place on Saturday night near the Fatema Hotel area adjacent to the Kaliakair Bypass Bus Stand along the Dhaka-Tangail highway. A mobile court led by Assistant Commissioner (Land) Fahim Shahriar imposed a fine of 20,000 taka after recovering the fuel stored in 18 drums.

Police reported that a syndicate had been illegally collecting and hoarding fuel for an extended period. Acting on a tip-off, law enforcement and administrative officials conducted the raid that led to the arrest and seizure. The detained individual was identified as Abul Hossain.

Kaliakair Police Station Officer-in-Charge Khondaker Nasir Uddin stated that similar operations against illegal fuel trading would continue and that legal action would be taken against those involved.

Hatirjheel Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Golam Mortuza has offered an unconditional apology over the closure of a Nabin Fashion panjabi shop in Dhaka’s Moghbazar area. On Sunday, 29 April, he appeared before Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman’s court and submitted a written explanation along with his apology. The court had earlier summoned him to explain the police’s role in the incident and ordered him to reopen the shop within 24 hours.

The court took the matter into consideration after a video circulated on social media on 20 March showing neighboring traders closing the Nabin Fashion shop for selling panjabis at low prices. The traders reportedly compared the discount sales to “relief distribution” and objected to it, while police were seen present at the scene. The state prosecutor, Jamal Uddin Marjin, confirmed the OC’s appearance and apology, adding that the court has kept its order pending.

The court also sought the prosecution’s opinion regarding individuals who had introduced themselves as friends or relatives of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman during the incident.

Authorities in Saghata upazila of Gaibandha conducted a raid at an unregistered fuel pump in Bharatkhali, seizing 1,200 liters of petrol. The operation took place on Sunday at Messrs. Abul Kalam Azad Traders, led by Upazila Nirbahi Officer Md. Ashraful Kabir, who also imposed a fine of Tk 30,000 on the establishment.

According to local residents, the pump’s proprietor, Abul Kalam Azad (also known as Olok), had been selling petrol at nearly double the government-fixed price for an extended period. During the raid, officials confirmed the allegations of overpricing. The seized petrol was ordered to be sold at the official rate, with the Officer-in-Charge of the local police station and the Upazila Agriculture Officer assigned to oversee the sale.

The proceeds from the sale of the confiscated fuel are to be deposited into the government treasury, as directed by the Upazila Nirbahi Officer.

A Rohingya teenager was seriously injured when a landmine, allegedly planted by Myanmar’s armed rebel group Arakan Army, exploded near the Balukhali border in Ukhiya upazila of Cox’s Bazar on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The incident occurred around 1 p.m. along the zero line of the Naf River. The victim, 15-year-old Abdul Hakim, is the son of Mohammad Ibrahim, a resident of Block A in Camp 19 of the Ukhiya Rohingya refugee settlement. Locals rescued him and took him for urgent medical treatment after the blast severed his leg.

According to Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) officials, the explosion happened when Hakim was returning to shore after fishing in the Naf River. The blast caused severe injuries, including the amputation of his right ankle. BGB’s Ukhiya Battalion 64 commander stated that such mines are planted inside Myanmar territory and pose a serious risk to people near the border.

Frequent landmine explosions in the border area have created widespread fear among local residents, who are urging authorities to identify dangerous zones and strengthen security measures.

Police have arrested Faisal Matubbar, a banned Chhatra League leader, for his involvement in an attack on the anti-discrimination student movement in Madaripur. The arrest took place on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in his home area of Ghatokchar under Kendua Union. Faisal faces multiple cases, including charges related to the killings of Roman Bepari and Tawhid Sannamat, obstruction of police duties, and violations of the Anti-Terrorism Act. He was previously arrested but resumed violent activities after being released on bail.

According to police, Faisal was sent to jail through the Madaripur court following his arrest. He was shown arrested in an anti-terrorism case and other pending cases without bail. Faisal, son of Zainal Matubbar, was previously associated with the Chhatra League and linked to activities under former Awami League minister Shajahan Khan’s faction. Videos of his armed attacks on students during the 2024 anti-discrimination protests in Mostafapur and near the Youth Development office had circulated widely on social media.

Authorities confirmed that Faisal remains an accused in multiple ongoing cases under the Anti-Terrorism Act.

A police officer in Jhenaidah’s Kaliganj upazila has been closed to the police lines following allegations of assault and misconduct against motorcyclists at a local filling station. The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at Ayesha Filling Station in Kaliganj town, where Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Abdullah Al Mamun was accused of beating several bikers with a baton, verbally abusing them, and damaging motorcycles. A video of the incident, recorded by journalists at the scene, later went viral on social media, prompting widespread criticism.

Following the viral video, senior officials of Jhenaidah district police ordered ASI Mamun’s removal to the police lines on Saturday evening. Local residents claimed he had faced similar misconduct allegations before. ASI Mamun denied the accusations, saying he was only maintaining order and that a biker accidentally ran over his foot, after which he pushed the person away. Kaliganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge Jellal Hossain confirmed the transfer but said it was unclear whether the decision was due to the video or other administrative reasons.

A violent armed attack took place at a businessman’s residence in Palongkhali Union of Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, late Sunday night after he allegedly refused to pay Tk 2 million in extortion money. During the assault, the attackers attempted to abduct the homeowner, Abdur Rashid Saudagar, and his two sons. Villagers intervened, prompting the assailants to fire indiscriminately before fleeing. At least five people, including a woman, were injured, and one victim, Abdul Majid, was hospitalized with serious stab wounds.

According to the victim, the attack was led by Syedul Bashar from the same union’s Ward 9, who had earlier demanded the extortion money before Eid. Local witnesses said the sound of gunfire caused panic across the area. Palongkhali Union Parishad Chairman Gafur Uddin Chowdhury described the incident as highly alarming and urged swift administrative action to maintain law and order.

Ukhiya Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mujibur Rahman confirmed that police visited the scene and said legal action would follow upon receiving a written complaint.

The trial of the 2019 FR Tower fire case in Dhaka, which killed 26 people and injured 71, has encountered delays as several accused have approached the High Court seeking to halt proceedings. One accused, BNP leader Tajvirul Islam, has already obtained a stay order on the trial. The case, currently under the Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge’s Court, began in August last year after charges were framed against seven defendants. The next hearing for witness testimony is scheduled for April 5.

The case was filed following the March 28, 2019 fire at the FR Tower on Banani’s Kamal Ataturk Avenue. After investigation, police charged eight individuals in December 2022, excluding Rupayan Group chairman Liakat Ali Khan Mukul. The court later ordered further investigation by the Police Bureau of Investigation. Two of the accused have since died.

Defense lawyers argue that the accused were flat owners, not involved in the building’s construction, and that the real culprits were excluded from the charge sheet. The prosecution maintains readiness to proceed with witness testimony unless the High Court’s stay order prevents it.

A major fire broke out on Sunday afternoon at the BD Food BD Sea Foods cold storage in Chattogram’s Sagorika area. The blaze spread rapidly throughout the facility after it started suddenly, fueled by a large stock of fish stored inside. Fire Service and Civil Defense units from Agrabad and Bandar stations initially responded, but as the situation worsened, the number of deployed units increased to eight. After nearly two hours of continuous effort, firefighters managed to bring the fire under control.

According to Fire Service Deputy Director Md. Jasim Uddin, more than two thousand tons of fish and cartons were stored in the cold storage, intensifying the flames. Firefighters faced difficulties due to narrow passages inside the facility while removing cartons, clearing smoke, and reducing internal heat. Preliminary reports indicated that no one was trapped inside during the incident, though rescue teams continued to search the area to confirm. The exact cause of the fire remains unknown, and authorities are assessing the extent of the damage.

A Dhaka court has ordered a six-day remand for retired Lieutenant General and former MP Masud Uddin Chowdhury in a human trafficking case filed at Paltan Police Station. The order was issued on Sunday, March 29, 2026, by Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Joshita Islam after the accused was produced before the court following a previous five-day remand. The investigating officer, DB Police Sub-Inspector Md. Raihanur Rahman, had sought a seven-day remand for further interrogation.

According to the prosecution, Chowdhury’s name appears in the case’s first information report, which accuses him of involvement in a syndicate that dominated the overseas labor market and extorted large sums from recruiting agencies. The plaintiff, Altab Khan, owner of Afia Overseas, alleged that the group forced him to pay Tk 12.56 crore and caused business losses worth Tk 20 crore. The defense argued that there were no specific allegations beyond the FIR and that the repeated remands were intended to humiliate the 72-year-old accused.

The court granted six days of remand, citing the need to question Chowdhury about agency selection processes, FWCMS operations, and recovery of embezzled funds.

Aviation Security (Avsec) officials seized 153 gold bars from the cargo compartment toilet of a Biman Bangladesh Airlines aircraft at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. The seizure took place on Saturday night, according to an airport authority statement released on Sunday. The flight, BG-348, had arrived from Dubai around 9 p.m. and was parked at boarding bridge C-2. No arrests were made in connection with the incident.

Authorities said the aircraft had been under surveillance based on intelligence information before landing. After arrival, a joint operation involving intelligence agencies and Avsec personnel was conducted. During the search, officials found the gold bars wrapped in white cloth behind a toilet panel in the cargo hold. Each bar weighed 116 grams, totaling 17.784 kilograms, with an estimated market value of about Tk 38 crore.

The seized gold has been handed over to the airport customs authorities. Intelligence agencies have launched a detailed investigation to identify those involved in the smuggling attempt.

Police in Naogaon recovered 325 rounds of .303 rifle ammunition buried underground in a crop field in Badalgachhi upazila. The discovery was made on Sunday morning, March 29, 2026, in Deuliya village under Adhaipur Union. Local farmers found the ammunition while digging soil and immediately informed the police, who then retrieved the bullets from the site.

According to the investigation officer of Badalgachhi Police Station, the ammunition was found in an abandoned condition. The bullets were hidden beneath the soil and were noticed accidentally by the farmers during their fieldwork. Law enforcement officials collected all 325 rounds from the location for further examination.

Authorities have not yet disclosed how the ammunition came to be buried in the area or whether any investigation has been launched to trace its origin.

A major fire erupted at a cold storage facility in the Sagorika area of Chattogram on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The blaze spread rapidly throughout the warehouse, filling the surrounding area with thick smoke and causing panic among local residents. Eight units of the Fire Service are currently working tirelessly to bring the fire under control.

According to the Fire Service control room, multiple units were dispatched immediately after receiving the alert. As the intensity of the fire increased, additional units were deployed in phases. Rescue teams are also searching the facility to determine whether any workers or employees remain trapped inside.

The exact cause of the fire has not yet been determined, and assessments are underway to estimate the extent of the damage.