In the wake of a mass uprising, a court has ordered the seizure of shares worth Tk 17,000 crore belonging to the family of deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 10 major industrial groups. Additionally, Tk 4,000 crore from various bank accounts has been frozen and travel bans imposed on 84 individuals. The task force—led by Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur—is investigating financial activities of groups including S. Alam, Beximco, Nabil, Summit, Orion, Gemcon, Nasa, Sikder, Aramit, and others. Some company heads have reportedly renounced their Bangladeshi citizenship. The task force is moving swiftly to recover illicit funds.

Md. Zobaidur Rahman Jony, founder of ‘Medico,’ has alleged that on August 2, 2023, plainclothes CID officer Jewel Chakma and several other officers forcibly entered his apartment without allowing his wife to wear her hijab. He claims he was abducted, beaten, and pictures of the assault were sent to his wife. Jony alleges the then-CID chief threatened him with crossfire if he didn’t pay Tk 5 crore. His family was later forced to sell property and paid Tk 4 crore in installments through CID officials. Jony denies allegations of exam paper leaks and has filed a case on April 15 against Jewel Chakma (now Additional SP, RAB-14), former CID chief Mohammad Ali Mia, SI Mehedi Hasan, SI Atikur Rahman, and several unidentified individuals.

The Liberty Justice Center has filed a lawsuit in the International Trade Court challenging former U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. The suit argues that Trump exceeded constitutional limits by imposing broad tariffs on various countries. Filed on behalf of five U.S. businesses, the plaintiffs include a New York wine importer, a fishing gear e-commerce firm, a U.S. pipe manufacturer using imported resin, a Virginia-based electronics and musical instrument maker, and a Vermont women’s cycling apparel brand.

Indian law enforcement arrested 24 Bangladeshi nationals—including 11 women and 4 children—from a village in the Chilmarie forest area of South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. None of them had valid travel documents. During interrogation, they admitted to entering India via coastal routes.

Bangladesh’s foreign currency reserves have risen to $26.51 billion, driven by increased remittances and export earnings, according to central bank data. As of April 15, gross reserves stood at $26.52 billion, while reserves calculated under the IMF’s BPM6 method amounted to $21.18 billion. Reserves had dipped to $19.7 billion after a $1.75 billion payment to the Asian Clearing Union in March but have since rebounded.

A Chattogram court has ordered that 11 accused in the murder of lawyer Saiful Islam Alif be shown arrested in a separate explosives case. The accused include Premanandan Dash Buja, Ranob Dash, and others aged between 19 and 55. They were initially arrested on January 26 from Sebok Colony in Kotwali.

Two 800 MW units at Adani’s coal-based power plant in Godda, Jharkhand, have resumed operations following a shutdown due to technical issues. One unit restarted on Saturday and the second on Tuesday evening. The plant supplies up to 1,400 MW to Bangladesh. This follows disputes between the Adani Group and Bangladesh’s new government over pricing, and a controversial power import agreement signed during the previous administration.

According to ISPR, the Bangladesh Navy vessel BNS Somudra Avijan has returned from Myanmar after delivering 120 tons of relief materials. The ship also repatriated 20 Bangladeshi citizens who had been trafficked and detained in Myanmar for nearly two years. They were promised jobs and migration to developed countries by trafficking rings.

In a late-night heist in Dohar, Dhaka, a gang of 8–10 robbers broke into businessman Md. Shahjahan’s home, stealing approximately 33 bhori of gold and BDT 200,000 in cash. The robbers entered by breaking the ground-floor gate and threatened Shahjahan’s wife at knifepoint to hand over her jewelry. They tied up the family, looted multiple rooms, and destroyed furniture. CCTV DVRs were also taken by the gang.

A controversial audio recording of Officer-in-Charge (OC) Monowar Hossain requesting sweets (jilapi) from anti-discrimination student leader Afzal Hossain Shanto—reportedly in exchange for a tender for embankment work—went viral on Monday. Following public outcry, the OC was transferred to the police lines the next day.

After concluding their sit-in protest, candidates of the 46th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) exam marched toward the Jamuna River demanding that the written examination be held promptly. Earlier, discussions with the Public Service Commission (PSC), mediated by the army, failed to yield results. The protestors launched a “Long March to Jamuna” program in the evening. Their demands include publishing a complete viva schedule, finishing interviews by May, and releasing final results by June. They also called for the repeal of the 2023 non-cadre recruitment policy.

The BGMEA has called for maintaining the current corporate tax rate of 12% for export-oriented garment factories and 10% for LEED-certified factories until June 30, 2028. Any changes before that could undermine investor confidence, they warned. During a pre-budget discussion organized by the NBR, the association also urged for a tax regime that encourages both domestic and foreign investment in the textile sector.

More than 250 former Mossad officers and security personnel, including ex-chiefs Danny Yatom, Efraim Halevy, and Tamir Pardo, have joined the call to end the war in Gaza. They argue that continued conflict endangers hostages and soldiers. “Each passing day risks lives and tarnishes our national integrity,” their open letter states. Over 1,000 IDF reservists had previously issued a similar plea. Writers and cultural figures have also voiced opposition, calling the war politically driven rather than a matter of national security.

Chinese authorities have accused the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) of conducting a large-scale cyberattack during February’s Winter Asian Games in Harbin. The attacks allegedly targeted critical sectors in China. Police have launched an investigation and added three individuals, including NSA-linked agents and University of California affiliates, to their wanted list. China has also issued travel warnings for its citizens visiting the U.S. and suspended imports of Hollywood films.

The Election Commission has begun preparations for the 13th National Parliamentary Elections. Officials met with the Directorate of Printing and Publications to assess paper needs, estimated budgets, and timeframes for printing election materials. EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed said they aim to complete procurement and printing within four months prior to the polls. “We are back-calculating all tasks to align with the eventual election schedule,” he added.