Following an Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) request, a court has ordered the freezing of 21 bank accounts linked to three associates of fugitive businessman Prashanta Kumar (PK) Halder. Among them, Md. Siddiqur Rahman holds 11 accounts, Mahfuza Rahman Baby has four, and Anita Kar has six. The ACC’s initial investigation revealed that they withdrew Tk 40 crore from FAS Finance and Investment Limited and laundered the money through multiple layers, transferring it to fake companies and individuals to conceal its origin. As a result, freezing their accounts was deemed necessary.

The High Court upheld the death sentences of 20 convicts and life imprisonment for five others in the Abrar Fahad murder case on Sunday. Abrar’s younger brother, Faiyaz, expressed satisfaction with the verdict and urged its swift execution. He also voiced concern over one of the convicts escaping from jail on August 5 last year, calling it a frustrating incident that should not be repeated. Faiyaz admitted that before August 5, they had not expected such a strong ruling from the High Court, attributing it to the changed circumstances. However, he acknowledged that several steps remain before the verdict is enforced.

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus will meet with 127 police officers tomorrow, Monday, at his Tejgaon office to discuss the law and order situation. According to the Chief Adviser’s Deputy Press Secretary, Abul Kalam Azad Majumder, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) will begin with an opening speech. They will brief on various initiatives taken by the police since August 5 and share measures to restore police morale. The upcoming Police Week is scheduled for April 29, where the Chief Adviser will deliver a speech and provide guidance.

Abu Katal, also known as Faisal Nadeem, a key figure in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks and the mastermind behind the 2023 Jammu-Kashmir attacks, was shot dead in Pakistan. Unidentified gunmen ambushed his vehicle, leading to his death. Nadeem, identified by Indian authorities as a Lashkar-e-Taiba operative, was accused of orchestrating the attack in Rajouri, Jammu & Kashmir, which resulted in seven deaths and several injuries. Reports indicate that he was active in Kashmir in the early 2000s before retreating to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

The High Court has upheld the death penalty for 20 convicts in the murder case of BUET student Abrar Fahad, while five others have been sentenced to life imprisonment. The verdict was delivered at 11 AM on Sunday by the High Court bench of Justice AKM Asaduzzaman and Justice Syed Enayetur Rahman. Expressing satisfaction, Abrar’s father, Barkat Ullah, stated, “I am pleased with the High Court’s decision. Now, I want to see the swift execution of the verdict.”

A joint task force has arrested four members of the teenage gang ‘Tunda Babu’ from Mohammadpur. Authorities recovered local weapons and drugs from the suspects. The arrests were made late Saturday night in different areas of Mohammadpur and Adabor. According to the Basila Army Camp, the gang leader, Babu, also known as ‘Tunda Babu,’ was recently apprehended by RAB. In his absence, his brother Swapan had taken charge of the group, recruiting and training young teenagers in the use of weapons.

A meeting held at the University Grants Commission (UGC) on Sunday, attended by a 32-member student delegation, finalized the decision to establish a new university for the capital’s seven government colleges under the name ‘Dhaka Central University.’ During discussions, students presented two different opinions regarding the university’s name. Seventeen students supported the name ‘Dhaka Central University,’ while others opposed it, arguing that ‘Dhaka College’ was previously known as ‘Dhaka Central College.’ Instead, they suggested naming it ‘Federal University.’

A divisional-level dialogue on disaster forecast-based early warning was held in Khulna under the leadership of the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, with support from the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, the International Red Cross, and the Red Crescent Federation. The event focused on identifying vulnerabilities in cyclone- and heatwave-prone districts in the southwestern region of Bangladesh and enhancing forecast-based humanitarian assistance. Bangladesh Red Crescent Society Chairman, Major General Dr. Azizul Islam, emphasized the need to implement the decisions made during the dialogue to ensure tangible improvements rather than keeping them confined to paperwork.

The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has recommended raising the annual tax-free income threshold from 350,000 BDT to 400,000 BDT for individual taxpayers in the upcoming fiscal year. Women and senior citizens (65+) will also have a 400,000 BDT exemption, while disabled individuals and transgender taxpayers will be exempt up to 475,000 BDT. Freedom fighters will have a 500,000 BDT exemption.

Four individuals suspected of being robbers were beaten by locals in Shibchar, Madaripur, before being handed over to the police. Authorities recovered knives and sharp weapons from them. The suspects were spotted acting suspiciously near Pachchar Circle early Sunday morning. When confronted, they tried to attack locals but were overpowered and captured.

Attorney General Md. Asaduzzaman stated that the tragic death of Abrar Fahad has given Bangladesh's intellectual community a renewed sense of justice. Speaking on the High Court's verdict in the Abrar murder case, he noted that the death sentences of 20 convicts and life imprisonment for five others have been upheld. Four death row convicts remain at large. He asserted that this ruling reinforces the nation’s commitment to justice, despite the strength of fascism.

A clash between the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) and the Parbatya Chattogram Jana Samhati Samiti (JSS), led by Santu Larma, erupted in Manikchhari, Rangamati, on Sunday morning. A UPDF member, Nirmal Chakma, was killed in the exchange of gunfire. UPDF spokesperson Ongya Marma condemned the attack and demanded the arrest of those responsible.

Authorities in Debidwar, Comilla, shut down five illegal brick kilns and imposed fines totaling 500,000 BDT. Assistant Commissioner (Land) Raihanul Islam led the operation, targeting Five Star Bricks, KMB Bricks, Russell Bricks, Sonia Bricks, and Debidwar Bricks. Fire service officials doused the flames in the kilns and confiscated freshly baked bricks.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has seized 2,000 Yaba pills from a drug dealer in Bhurungamari, Kurigram. The suspect tried to escape but abandoned a motorcycle and the drugs upon noticing BGB personnel. The seized items were taken to the Diyadanga camp for further investigation.

US airstrikes in Yemen have killed at least 23 people, including four children and a woman, with many others injured. The attack targeted Houthi positions on Saturday following threats against Israel over the Gaza crisis. Former US President Donald Trump warned that any attacks on ships in the Red Sea would bring severe retaliation. A critical power plant in Saada was also hit, causing major electricity disruptions.