While visiting a model mosque under construction in Ramu, Religious Affairs Adviser Dr. A F M Khalid Hossain warned that no mismanagement in Hajj operations will be tolerated. He assured that any allegations of corruption against Hajj agencies will be promptly investigated and necessary actions will be taken without delay.

He added that the Ministry of Religious Affairs is in continuous communication with all Hajj agencies this year to ensure quality service for pilgrims. The adviser also expressed dissatisfaction over the mosque’s slow progress and instructed that construction must be completed within the next three months.

Adviser Rizwana Hasan stressed the need for proactive and creative approaches in environmental protection. “A priority list has been prepared, and actions must follow it. Complaints should be addressed immediately with regular monitoring,” she said. She urged officials to act with professionalism and sincerity and instructed the Water Resources Ministry to excavate ponds and water bodies to ensure drinking water in drought-prone areas like Koyra, Ashashuni, Subarnachar, and Patiya.

During a five-day trip to Rangpur, Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed met with the family of martyred Abu Sayeed. He visited the Abu Sayeed Square near Begum Rokeya University and was greeted with flowers by university authorities. The Chief Justice also visited various courts and held discussions with judges, offering guidance on judicial matters.

Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam has announced the establishment of a robust legal framework to ensure accountability for human trafficking crimes.
Enhanced border security and awareness initiatives have been implemented as part of the government’s broader national action plan. The plan includes systematic victim identification, needs assessment, and integration with appropriate service providers.
A dedicated special tribunal has also been set up to expedite human trafficking cases.
“We are expanding mutual legal assistance mechanisms to strengthen cooperation with BIMSTEC member states and other countries in combating human trafficking,” the adviser stated.

The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for April has been set at Tk 1,450 for a 12-kg cylinder, remaining unchanged from the previous month, according to the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC).
In addition, the price of autogas has been slightly reduced by Tk 0.02, now set at Tk 66.41 per liter.
Last month, the price of a 12-kg LPG cylinder was decreased by Tk 28, down from Tk 1,478. Autogas prices were previously increased by Tk 1.31 per liter, reaching Tk 66.41 inclusive of VAT.

Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tazul Islam of the International Crimes Tribunal revealed that a time bomb was planted to kill investigators who were inspecting the so-called “Mirror Room.” He was present with the investigation team and stated they discovered three such rooms. Tazul said semi-underground cells were found within the TFI cell, previously sealed with walls and filled with garbage to hide crime scenes. Time bombs were discovered with timers, indicating an attempt to assassinate the investigators.

Sarzis Alam has called on the people of Bangladesh to respond unitedly on April 7 to the general strike requested by Gaza residents protesting Israeli brutality. He wrote that global activists have called for a shutdown of schools, colleges, offices, and courts to demand an end to the genocide. “But as human beings and as Muslims, our response should not be limited to closures. Students and citizens across the country, regardless of political affiliation, must take to the streets to protest against Israeli war criminals,” he said. “We may not be able to wage war directly, but we can show solidarity by marching together without party banners and chanting slogans against Netanyahu.”

The U.S. has delivered a second THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) missile defense system to Israel. The massive American C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft landed at Israel’s Nevatim Air Base and remained for eight hours during the offloading process. This marks a continued expansion of U.S.-Israel defense cooperation.

The BDR Welfare Council staged a sit-in at Dhaka’s Central Shaheed Minar from 9 AM to 7:30 PM Sunday, raising two demands: reinstatement of dismissed BDR members with full benefits and the release of members still detained despite securing bail. The group claims to represent victims of the 2009 Pilkhana massacre.

A Dhaka court sentenced Evaly CEO Mohammad Rassel and Chairperson Shamima Nasrin to three years in prison for fraud. They were also fined BDT 5,000 each, or an additional six months in jail if unpaid. The case was filed after a customer paid for a Yamaha bike in 2021 but did not receive it. A BDT 500,000 cheque issued in lieu also bounced due to insufficient funds.

A massive fire broke out across three factories in Sungai Buloh, Malaysia, injuring a Bangladeshi worker who is currently in critical condition. Local media confirmed the victim is Bangladeshi but did not release his identity. The fire destroyed 80% of a textile and recycling facility, 70% of a metal factory, and 90% of a wood-processing plant.

UK MP Tulip Siddiq is facing renewed controversy for allegedly misleading the British Parliament about a luxury flat she owns in Dhaka. Earlier, she resigned from a ministerial post over a flat gifted by a close associate of Sheikh Hasina. Siddiq claims she received the Dhaka flat as a gift from her parents in 2002 and legally transferred it to her sister in 2015. However, The Daily Mail reports she still holds the title, and the gift deed appears to be forged.

Bangladeshi legal scholar Asif Nazrul condemned India’s amended Waqf Act, calling it a discriminatory move by the Modi government. In a Facebook post, he said the law permits non-Muslims on Waqf property boards and grants the government control over Waqf assets, sparking fears of historical property confiscation. He questioned why non-Muslims are excluded from Hindu temple boards but allowed in Waqf governance, calling it part of a broader Hindutva-driven oppression.

Thousands of Ukrainian refugees legally residing in the US under the humanitarian parole program received emails instructing them to leave within seven days or face forced removal. A Homeland Security spokesperson later confirmed the emails were sent in error and the Ukrainian Parole Program, launched after Russia’s 2022 invasion, remains active. Despite the correction, the emails caused significant fear among recipients.

Mass protests erupted in the US and several European cities following new tariff policies introduced by Donald Trump and Elon Musk, which have severely impacted the global economy. Demonstrations took place in Berlin, Frankfurt, Paris, and London, as well as in various US states, including Washington, D.C. Protesters carried signs reading “No Kings in America” and “Deport Musk.” The protests were largely organized by overseas Democratic supporters.