Deputy Attorney General Rezaul Karim Khandaker has resigned from his post. On Sunday, he submitted his resignation letter to the administrative officer of the Attorney General’s Office. The letter was later forwarded to the Solicitor’s Office and then to the Ministry of Law.

According to the report, Rezaul Karim Khandaker resigned in order to participate in the upcoming Supreme Court Bar Association election. He will contest for the position of secretary from a panel supported by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami.

The resignation marks a shift from his official duties to active participation in professional electoral politics within the legal community.

Large-scale demonstrations took place in Tel Aviv as Israeli citizens protested against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government and called for an immediate end to all ongoing wars and conflicts. The protesters urged the government to halt military actions and focus on peace and stability instead.

During the protest, participants sharply criticized the government, accusing it of relying on destructive power and violence to govern the country. They expressed frustration that repeated wars and destructive policies were bringing no benefit to Israel and demanded a shift toward peaceful solutions.

According to the report, the demonstrations reflected growing public dissatisfaction with the government’s approach to conflict management and its perceived dependence on military force.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman declared that his government will make no compromise with corruption, emphasizing the goal of bringing everyone under the rule of law regardless of political affiliation. He made the remarks on Sunday morning at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka while inaugurating a four-day conference of deputy commissioners. Rahman said honesty, merit, and efficiency will guide appointments and transfers in the public administration, urging officials to remain prepared to serve anywhere in the country.

He noted that the government began its term with a debt burden of 30 trillion taka and faces rising poverty and unemployment. Despite institutional damage, the administration is seeking solutions without increasing public hardship. Rahman added that the government is working toward a just state and will gradually implement all commitments made in the election manifesto and the July Charter signed with the public.

He also called on district commissioners to ensure cautious electricity use in markets and shopping malls after 7 p.m. and acknowledged that the ongoing war situation poses a challenge for the new government.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General and former MP Mia Golam Porwar expressed deep sorrow and grief over the death of eight construction workers in a road accident in Sylhet’s Dakshin Surma area. The collision between a truck and a pickup van occurred early Sunday morning in the Telibazar area, leaving many others injured. In a condolence message sent to the media, Porwar described the incident as tragic and heartbreaking, especially as the workers were on their way to work.

He extended condolences to the bereaved families, prayed for the departed souls, and wished a speedy recovery for the injured. Porwar noted that road accidents are increasing at an alarming rate across the country and called for effective measures to restore discipline on roads, ensure vehicle fitness, and promote responsible driving behavior.

He urged authorities to conduct a prompt investigation to determine the cause of the accident, take legal action against those responsible, and ensure proper medical care and compensation for the victims and their families.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit Rome and the Vatican this week, according to an Italian government source. The trip comes at a time of heightened tension between US President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV over war and migration policies. During the visit, Rubio is expected to meet Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, and may also meet Defense Minister Guido Crosetto. Italian media have described the visit as a diplomatic effort to 'warm relations.'

The tensions trace back to May 2025, when Pope Leo XIV, who succeeded Pope Francis, criticized the Trump administration’s immigration stance and expressed concern over US-Israel threats toward Iran. Trump responded by calling the Pope 'weak' and rejecting his views on Iran and nuclear issues. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also condemned Trump’s remarks, prompting Trump to accuse Italy of insufficient NATO support and to threaten troop withdrawals from Italy, Spain, and Germany.

The visit is seen as an attempt to ease strained relations between Washington, the Vatican, and European allies following months of diplomatic friction.

Political scientist Professor Dilara Chowdhury has warned that the Prime Minister could become authoritarian if the government fails to implement the July Charter and related ordinances. She made the remarks on Sunday, May 3, at a national convention on energy, economic reform, and referendum organized by the NCP Reform Implementation Committee at the Diploma Engineers Institute in Dhaka.

Chowdhury criticized the ruling party for reversing institutional reforms related to enforced disappearances, human rights, the Anti-Corruption Commission, and the judiciary that were outlined in the July Charter. She said that despite earlier commitments, no progress had been made on forming councils to ensure independent appointments to constitutional bodies. She also alleged that Bangladesh’s elite, civil-military, and bureaucratic groups were obstructing reform to retain power.

She further stated that if the government continues to ignore the July Charter and referendum commitments, it risks reverting to the authoritarian tendencies of previous administrations.

Speakers at a national convention in Dhaka on Sunday accused the BNP-led government of deceiving the public over promised reforms. The event, organized by the National Citizen Party’s Reform Implementation Committee at the Diploma Engineers Institute, focused on energy, economy, human rights, and constitutional reform. Participants alleged that the government had abandoned its pre-election commitments and was moving toward authoritarianism by reversing key institutional reforms.

NCP leaders, academics, and civil society representatives criticized the government for canceling the July Charter’s provisions on human rights, anti-corruption, and judicial independence. They claimed that the BNP had withdrawn from constitutional reform initiatives and dissolved commissions meant to ensure accountability. Political scientist Dilara Chowdhury and sociologist Mirza Hasan said the ruling elite and bureaucracy were obstructing reforms to retain power.

Speakers urged the government to honor the July Charter and referendum outcomes, warning that failure to do so would push the administration toward authoritarian rule. They called for a public movement to compel reform implementation if the BNP government continued to ignore its commitments.

National Citizen Party (NCP) Member Secretary Akhtar Hossain has accused the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) of avoiding necessary reforms under the pretext of power politics. Speaking on Sunday, May 3, at a national convention on energy, economic reform, and referendum held at the Diploma Engineers Institute in Dhaka, he said the BNP prefers to enjoy absolute power rather than pursue reform.

Hossain stated that although the BNP repeatedly mentioned a 'note of dissent', the consensus commission had agreed that any differing opinions would be recorded separately, making dissent secondary. He added that after the referendum, BNP’s approval or disapproval was no longer a central issue. He questioned BNP’s objections to four specific referendum questions, which included proposals for a new upper house, a caretaker government under a new formula, and neutral boards for constitutional appointments.

He urged BNP not to disregard the people’s verdict from the referendum and emphasized that the proposed constitutional reforms aimed to strengthen the basic structure of governance. The session was moderated by Monira Sharmin, convener of the National Women’s Power.

Allegations of irregularities and mismanagement have surfaced in a Tk 133-crore project of the Water Development Board (Paubo) at Shrimai Canal in Patiya, Chattogram. The project, ongoing for three years, is facing structural issues as concrete blocks placed along the canal embankment have started to shift, causing partial collapses. With only two months left in the project’s timeline, none of its five packages have progressed beyond 70 percent completion, raising concerns about timely completion and effectiveness before the upcoming monsoon season.

The project, launched on January 1, 2023, under Chattogram Paur Division-1, includes riverbank protection, construction of a hydraulic elevator dam, and afforestation. Local residents allege that blocks meant to prevent erosion were not installed in vulnerable areas, while unnecessary sections received attention. They also accuse the Water Development Board and contractors of negligence in land acquisition and quality control, leading to block displacement in several sections.

Officials have denied negligence, stating that the project is still ongoing and defects will be corrected. They also reported informing local authorities about unregulated sand extraction near the dam site.

India’s Election Commission (ECI) has ordered a complete re-vote in all polling booths of the Falta Assembly constituency in West Bengal. The decision, announced on May 3, 2026, follows allegations of serious electoral offences and disruption of the democratic process during the April 29 voting. According to the ECI directive, fresh polling will be held on May 21 across 285 booths, including auxiliary ones, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., with results to be declared on May 24. Vote counting for the state’s other 293 constituencies will proceed on May 4.

The decision comes amid intense political confrontation between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The BJP alleged that electronic voting machines in several booths were tampered with to block its symbol, while the TMC denied the charge, accusing the BJP of spreading false claims to mask its impending defeat. TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee challenged the BJP on social media, calling the re-vote a test of the “Diamond Harbour model.”

Earlier, re-polling had been held in 15 booths of Falta and Magrahat West due to irregularities, where voter turnout exceeded 90 percent. Police later arrested three TMC workers over alleged intimidation and violence during that process.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated several major development projects during his visit to Sylhet on Saturday, May 2, 2026, despite heavy rainfall. He laid the foundation stone for the Surma Riverbank Development Project, worth about Tk 4,635 crore, aimed at improving flood protection and urban beautification. He also inaugurated the ‘Notun Kuri Sports’ initiative at the district stadium and later addressed a civic gathering at the Sylhet City Corporation auditorium.

During the event, the prime minister announced plans to double-track the Dhaka–Sylhet railway line and expedite the expansion of the Dhaka–Sylhet highway after resolving land acquisition issues. He pledged to reopen closed factories, attract foreign investment, and activate the Sylhet IT Park. Rahman also launched the re-excavation of the historic Basiya River after 49 years, a project expected to benefit thousands of farmers.

He further revealed a plan to recruit 100,000 health workers, 80 percent of whom will be women, to raise health awareness nationwide. The prime minister emphasized environmental protection, water management, and the government’s commitment to fulfilling electoral promises through ongoing development efforts.

The four-day Deputy Commissioners’ (DC) Conference began in Dhaka on Sunday morning following the assumption of office by the new BNP-led government. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated the event at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium after walking from the Secretariat. The Cabinet Division reported that 498 proposals from divisional commissioners and DCs were included in the working papers, with the highest number—44—related to the health services sector.

According to the Cabinet Division, a total of 1,729 proposals were received, focusing on improving public and health services, reducing public suffering, infrastructure development, tourism, and legal reforms. The conference will feature 34 working sessions and include courtesy meetings with the President, Speaker, Chief Justice, Chief Election Commissioner, and the Anti-Corruption Commission. The event will conclude on May 6.

Key proposals include establishing an economic zone in Gazipur, rebuilding union sub-health centers, launching a 1,000-bed hospital in Rangpur, and creating midwifery positions. Other proposals address education reforms, disability services, climate resilience funds, and price control mechanisms for essential goods.

Forty-nine newly elected members for the reserved women’s seats in Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliament are scheduled to take their oath on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 9 p.m. The ceremony will be held in the oath room of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban’s East Block, Level-1. The Election Commission announced the names of the elected members and published the official gazette on April 30, confirming their unopposed election.

According to the gazette, 36 members were elected from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its alliance, 12 from the Jamaat-e-Islami alliance, and one as an independent candidate. The list includes prominent BNP figures such as Selima Rahman, Shirin Sultana, and Nipun Roy Chowdhury, among others. From the Jamaat alliance, members include Nurunnisa Siddika, Marzia Begum, and others, while Sultana Jesmin was elected independently.

Separately, the Election Commission declared the nomination of Nusrat Tabassum, a Jamaat alliance candidate and National Citizens Party (NCP) leader, as valid on Saturday for the same reserved seat category.

U.S. President Donald Trump warned that military action against Iran could resume if the country 'misbehaves.' He made the remarks on Saturday in West Palm Beach, Florida, while speaking to reporters. Trump said he had been briefed on the outline of a potential agreement with Iran and was waiting for the final written draft. When asked about the possibility of renewed attacks, he did not give a direct answer but stated that Iran had not yet paid enough for its past actions and that further strikes were possible if it acted badly.

Meanwhile, Iran has submitted a new 14-point proposal that includes opening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting U.S. sanctions. However, Tehran suggested postponing discussions on its nuclear program to a later stage. It remains unclear whether the United States will accept Iran’s proposal, leaving uncertainty over the next steps in the negotiations.

The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran as both sides weigh diplomatic and military options in their dealings.

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he will soon review Iran’s latest peace proposal, though he expressed skepticism about its acceptance. The announcement came on Saturday through a post on Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, where he stated that Iran had sent a plan for consideration but that he doubted it would be acceptable. Trump made the remarks while staying in West Palm Beach, Florida.

In his post, Trump argued that Iran had not yet paid enough for the harm it had caused to humanity and the world over the past 47 years. Details of Iran’s new proposal have not been disclosed, leaving the content and scope of the plan unclear. The report, citing AFP, noted that Trump’s comments may further reduce hopes for easing the ongoing tensions between the two countries.

The lack of transparency around the proposal and Trump’s dismissive tone suggest that prospects for diplomatic progress remain uncertain.