Former U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized India’s tariff policies and expressed discontent over Elon Musk’s plans to set up a Tesla factory and showroom in India, according to NDTV.

Trump believes that allowing Tesla to manufacture in India would be “unfair” to the U.S. economy. He has previously stated that the U.S. should impose tariffs on India at the same rate as India imposes on American goods. While Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi objected to this approach, Trump has maintained a firm stance.

On the other hand, Musk remains focused on expanding Tesla’s presence in India, despite Trump’s opposition.

Today, Bangladesh commemorates Shaheed Day and International Mother Language Day, honoring the martyrs of the 1952 Language Movement. On this day, Salam, Barkat, Rafiq, Jabbar, and Shafiur sacrificed their lives for the recognition of Bengali as a state language. The nation pays tribute at Shaheed Minars, with thousands walking barefoot to the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka. The government has declared a public holiday and arranged official programs, including hoisting the national flag at half-mast, to mark this historic day of sacrifice and linguistic pride.

Malaysian immigration police have arrested 46 foreign nationals involved in an online fraud syndicate. Among them are Bangladeshis, though the exact number has not yet been disclosed.

According to Operations Director-General Jafri Taha, the raid took place at 11:30 AM local time on Wednesday. Those arrested include citizens of China, Indonesia, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Laos, and Thailand. The syndicate lured victims by offering fraudulent investment opportunities in gold, property, luxury yachts, stock trading, and foreign currencies.

Authorities revealed that members of the gang earned between 2,500 and 3,500 Malaysian Ringgit per day from their scams. Investigations are ongoing.

The International Crimes Tribunal has set April 28 as the deadline for submitting the investigation report against dismissed army officer Ziaul Ahsan, who faces allegations of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings. The decision was made on Thursday after eight accused were presented before the court, following a prosecution request.

Chief Prosecutor Tazul Islam stated that evidence, including discharge certificates, medical reports, and bullets recovered from the bodies of victims, has been collected from various government and private hospitals. The investigation report will also include forensic analysis and relevant video footage.

Meanwhile, the defense has submitted a petition requesting copies of a UN report and legal books. However, the prosecution objected, stating that the stage for self-defense has not yet been reached in the legal proceedings.

At a global summit in Marrakesh, Morocco, adviser Adilur Rahman Khan assured that Bangladesh will introduce a Road Safety Act by 2027. Sources from the Secretariat revealed that the government has already initiated steps toward this goal. Additionally, a National Road Safety Plan is in place, aiming to reduce road accidents by 50% by 2030. The government also announced plans to establish a central database system by 2026, which will collect, store, and analyze road accident-related data to improve safety measures.

Between January and December 2024, at least 35 people lost their lives in train accidents along the 100-kilometer Akhaura-Ashuganj-Mandabag-Mukundpur railway track. Among the deceased, 26 were men, 9 were women, and 2 were children. Most of the victims remain unidentified. Authorities have recorded 34 cases as unnatural deaths, while one was registered as a regular case.

September saw the highest number of fatalities, with 8 deaths reported. Reckless behaviors such as boarding or disembarking from moving trains, rooftop travel, sitting between train compartments, hanging onto train doors, walking along the tracks with headphones on, sitting on the railway lines, using unauthorized crossings, and carelessly crossing the tracks contributed to these tragic incidents.

As part of a prisoner exchange agreement, Hamas has handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages. The remains of the captives, placed in coffins, were transported in Red Cross vehicles from Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip. The four deceased hostages have been identified as Shiri, Ariel, Kfir Bibas, and Oded Lifshitz.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that the Red Cross is transferring the bodies to Israeli security agencies. Hamas claimed that despite their best efforts, they were unable to protect the hostages from Israeli attacks. In a statement, Hamas criticized Israeli leadership, stating that Israel is governed by leaders who fail to protect their own citizens.

International Crimes Tribunal’s Chief Prosecutor Tazul Islam has stated that former RAB officer and ASP Alep Uddin was involved in the rape of a woman whose husband was forcibly disappeared. On Thursday, Tazul Islam revealed that Alep Uddin was responsible for numerous cases of enforced disappearances, murders, and torture. He reportedly forced a woman to break her fast before raping her.

Additionally, he subjected detainees to brutal torture, including blindfolding, electric shocks, and hanging them upside down. It is worth noting that prominent journalists and the Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary had previously posted investigative reports on Alep Uddin’s crimes.

The three-day annual conference of District Commissioners (DCs) has concluded, providing key directives for upcoming local and national elections, as well as law enforcement measures. The government has instructed officials to act with integrity, remain steadfast against any undue pressure, and ensure fair governance. The conference featured 34 separate working sessions, covering crucial topics such as law enforcement, prevention of illegal land grabs, controlling inflation, eliminating market syndicates, and improving education and healthcare services.

A Bangladesh Airlines flight carrying 408 passengers made an emergency landing at India’s Nagpur airport due to a technical issue. According to a report by The Hindu, the flight was en route from Dhaka to Dubai when it was diverted on Wednesday night. A senior airport official in Maharashtra confirmed the incident, stating that passengers would be accommodated on another Bangladeshi flight to continue their journey.

Nepali police have arrested an Indian citizen in connection with a balloon explosion that injured Nepal’s Deputy Prime Minister, Bishnu Poudel, during a tourism event. Authorities stated that Kamlesh Kumar was responsible for filling the balloons with highly flammable hydrogen gas. The incident occurred during the inauguration of the “Visit Pokhara Year 2025” campaign when the Deputy PM lit a candle, igniting the gas-filled balloons and causing an explosion. Poudel was airlifted to Kathmandu for medical treatment.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked controversy by labeling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a “dictator without elections” and urging immediate action to “save the country.” Zelensky dismissed Trump’s remarks, accusing him of being misled by Russian propaganda. In response, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned the denial of Ukraine’s democratic legitimacy, while British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed support for Zelensky during a phone call. Sweden’s Prime Minister criticized Trump’s statement, and Canada reaffirmed its commitment to Ukraine. Meanwhile, controversy is growing over the recent U.S.-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia, which excluded Ukraine and Europe.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has issued a statement regarding the joint forces’ operation in the Mohammadpur’s Chand Udyan area. According to the statement, security personnel surrounded both sides of a narrow alley when militants suddenly opened fire from the rooftop of a single-story building. In response, the forces returned fire in self-defense. Five suspected militants were arrested, and two bodies were recovered from the premises. Authorities also seized a pistol, four bullets, and a machete. The arrested individuals have been handed over to Mohammadpur Police Station for further investigation.

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has declared that the nation is now stronger, more energetic, and more creative than ever before. Speaking at an event honoring recipients of the prestigious Ekushey Padak, he praised the younger generation for their bold aspirations, which he described as more ambitious than those of previous generations. He also emphasized that the spirit of the language movement played a crucial role in awakening the nation’s quest for self-determination.

The President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has firmly rejected any attempts to forcibly displace the Palestinian people from their homeland. During a meeting with visiting U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, he reiterated the UAE’s opposition to such proposals. The UAE emphasized the importance of rebuilding Gaza and advancing a two-state solution for regional stability. Previously, the U.S. had proposed relocating Gazans to two Arab nations as part of a plan to seize control of Gaza, a proposal that has been widely rejected across the Arab world.