ATM Azharul Islam, Naib-e-Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, warned that the outcome would not be good if people take to the streets to demand their rights. Speaking on Friday afternoon at a Jamaat-organized assembly in Badarganj High School auditorium, Rangpur, he urged the government to quickly implement the July Charter as approved by the people, saying constitutional excuses would not suffice.

He stated that citizens had overwhelmingly voted in favor of the July Charter through a referendum, but the government had forgotten its promises after coming to power. He accused the authorities of dismissing opposing views under the pretext of constitutional justification. Azharul Islam also criticized rising commodity prices, severe load-shedding lasting up to 16 hours in some areas, and the spread of extortion, claiming the government was indifferent to these issues.

He reiterated that every provision of the July Charter should be implemented as endorsed by the people, warning that ignoring public sentiment could lead to unrest.

Rezaul Hossain and Iarul Islam have been re-elected as chairman and secretary general of Bangladesh Congress. The announcement was made on Friday during the party’s 4th National Council held at Abdus Salam Hall of the National Press Club. Shafiqul Islam and Abdullah Al Mamun were elected as vice-chairmen, while Mizanur Rahman, Ziaur Rashid, and M Taher Uddin were chosen as joint secretaries. The oath for the newly elected leaders was administered by Saiful Haque, general secretary of the Revolutionary Workers Party.

In his remarks, chairman Kazi Rezaul Hossain warned that the government’s rising debt and fuel price increases would negatively affect public life by driving up commodity prices and reducing purchasing power. He also criticized the government’s consensus commission, claiming that despite spending about 15 million taka, Bangladesh Congress was excluded from participation. Additionally, he alleged that funds from canal excavation projects were being misused by local leaders.

The newly elected leaders pledged to strengthen and organize the party further. Representatives from various political parties, including JAGPA, Bangladesh Muslim League, and Bangladesh Labour Party, attended the council.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited West Bengal and took a boat trip on the Ganges River during his tour. After he shared photos of the visit on social media, political criticism followed. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee mocked the prime minister, suggesting he should also take a dip in the Yamuna River.

According to Indian media reports, Banerjee made the remarks at a public rally in Howrah, saying Modi chose the Ganges because it is clean, unlike the polluted Yamuna in Delhi. She contrasted the two rivers, arguing that while the Ganges in Bengal is suitable for travel, the Yamuna remains heavily polluted under Modi’s government.

The Yamuna’s pollution has been a long-standing issue in Delhi, with little visible progress in controlling it despite repeated political discussions. Analysts view Modi’s Ganga trip as politically significant ahead of the West Bengal elections, especially after the recent budget announcement of a corridor to improve connectivity between Varanasi and Kolkata.

Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis Amir Maulana Mamunul Haque has said that the ruling BNP cannot survive if it betrays the legacy of Shaheed Ziaur Rahman and Begum Khaleda Zia. Speaking at a public rally at Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka on Friday, he called on BNP leaders not to turn away from the political foundation that emerged from the February 12 election. He also linked the proposed July Revolution to the historical movements of 1905, 1921, 1947, 1971, 2013, and 2024, describing it as a continuation of Bangladesh’s national and Islamic heritage.

Haque warned that if BNP goes against the referendum that led to its formation, it would be seen as the only party in the world to betray such a process. He further criticized the government for growing unrest and the presence of weapons in educational institutions, saying the authorities would bear full responsibility if the situation worsens.

The rally also featured speeches from leaders of Jamaat-e-Islami, the National Citizen Party, the Liberal Democratic Party, and other allied political groups.

The central committee of the Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (BNP’s student wing) has formed a four-member investigation committee following an incident involving journalists near Dhaka University. The decision was announced on Friday, April 24, 2026, through a press release signed by the organization’s office secretary, Md. Jahangir Alam. The statement described the attack on journalists as an undesirable event.

According to the release, the incident occurred a day earlier near Shahbagh Police Station, reportedly linked to a controversial Facebook post. Some leaders and activists of the Chhatra Dal were accused of involvement in the altercation with media workers. The committee includes central and Dhaka University unit leaders, led by Vice President Zahid Raihan Ahmed, with instructions to submit a written report within five days.

The directive for the investigation was issued by Chhatra Dal President Rakibul Islam Rakib and General Secretary Nasir Uddin Nasir. The committee’s findings are expected to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine any organizational action.

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stated that Lebanon’s goal is to end Israeli occupation and bring back security and prosperity across the country. He made the remarks in an interview with Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Anba, which was later published by Lebanon’s state news agency on April 24, 2026.

Salam emphasized that his government is working to secure both internal strength and international support, particularly from Arab nations, to overcome the country’s current difficulties. He described a sense of emerging hope in Lebanon despite the sensitivity and challenges of the situation, urging the nation to seize this opportunity to move toward solutions.

According to the prime minister, the Lebanese government remains active in seeking Arab backing to navigate ongoing crises and restore stability nationwide.

Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizens Party (NCP), stated that power politics is re-emerging in Bangladesh’s universities and that institutions are being increasingly politicized. Speaking on Friday afternoon at the Diploma Engineers Institute in Dhaka, he said that after the July uprising, tendencies of inequality and partisanship have grown again across the country. He warned that if attempts are made to sustain fascism or authoritarianism, people will once again unite under the NCP’s banner.

Nahid Islam described the NCP as a political party born out of the historical struggle of the July uprising. He said the party aims to harness youth energy to bring reform and transformation to Bangladesh. According to him, the NCP has received overwhelming support nationwide and seeks to build an organized political force that reflects the aspirations of the young generation, ensures employment, eliminates inequality, and establishes democracy.

He also alleged that the government has turned the recent election into a mere power transition, separating it from the legacy of the July uprising, and that key constitutional reform proposals are being gradually dismissed.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly confirmed that he was diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer and has completed treatment. In a statement on Friday, April 24, 2026, he said the cancer was detected following prostate surgery he underwent in late 2024. The 76-year-old leader revealed that the tumor was identified after his prostate gland had enlarged, and he has since finished medical treatment.

Netanyahu kept the diagnosis secret during a period of heightened conflict with Iran, only disclosing it now through his annual health report. He explained that after a successful operation for a non-harmful prostate issue about a year and a half ago, doctors later found a small, less than one-centimeter mark that turned out to be an early-stage cancerous tumor. He emphasized that the cancer had not spread elsewhere in his body.

Following treatment, Netanyahu stated that he has fully recovered and is currently in very good health. He said he chose active treatment over observation, citing his preference to confront risks quickly both in state affairs and personal life.

National Citizen Party (NCP) spokesperson Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan alleged that the ruling Awami League’s student wing, Chhatra League, has reintroduced a reign of terror on campuses similar to past incidents. He made the remarks on Friday afternoon at a joining ceremony of leaders from various political parties at the Diploma Engineers Institute in Dhaka.

Mahmud said the struggle to establish merit- and qualification-based politics is ongoing and must continue nationwide. He urged NCP members to strengthen organizational capacity and invite respected individuals not associated with fascism or atrocities to join the party. He also emphasized the importance of converting public support into votes in the upcoming local government elections to build what he called a “new Bangladesh.”

Mahmud further criticized the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), claiming it now follows the political culture of the Awami League and the ideology of the 1972 Constitution, making it indistinguishable from the ruling party.

Leaders and activists of the Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union (Raksu) and various hall unions held a protest march on Thursday condemning the recent attack on Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Daksu) leaders and members of the Dhaka University Journalists’ Association. The procession began in front of the Raksu office, paraded through key campus roads, and ended at the starting point, with participants chanting slogans demanding justice and accountability.

Raksu’s assistant general secretary Salman Sabbir denounced the attack as premeditated and urged authorities to identify and punish those responsible. Senate member Fahim Reza warned against growing unrest on campuses and called for maintaining peace and respect for elected representatives. Raksu vice president Mostakur Rahman Zahid said the assault targeted not only one organization but also students, journalists, employees, and traders, warning of larger movements if justice is not ensured.

Around three hundred students joined the demonstration, which emphasized unity among students and a demand for campus safety and accountability.

Md. Selim Uddin has called on party leaders and activists to prepare for a street movement, asserting that political struggle will continue both in parliament and on the streets. He claimed that the current government has lost its moral right to remain in power. Selim Uddin made these remarks on Thursday while addressing a unit representative conference at the Women’s Voluntary Association in Lalmatia, Dhaka, organized by the Mohammadpur East branch of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami.

During his speech, Selim Uddin alleged that the government raised fuel prices only hours after promising not to do so, describing it as evidence of inconsistency in its stance. He also accused the authorities of manipulating the national election results, claiming that the parliamentary seats won by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) were actually due to Jamaat and were altered through electoral engineering.

The conference was presided over by Mohammadpur East Jamaat Amir Mashiur Rahman and conducted by Secretary Anisur Rahman, with central Majlis-e-Shura member Ziaul Hasan and Banani Central Mosque Khatib Maulana Abul Kalam Azad also addressing the event.

Several notable political and social figures formally joined the National Citizen Party (NCP) on Friday afternoon at an event held at the Institution of Diploma Engineers auditorium in Kakrail, Dhaka. The new members include former Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal organizing secretary and expelled BNP leader Ishaq Sarkar, Sher-e-Bangla A.K. Fazlul Huq’s granddaughter Fersamin Huq Iqbal Flora, content creator Nuruzzaman Kafi, July uprising leader Mohiuddin Roni, and Bangladesh Janata Party senior vice chairman Maksudur Rahman Sohel. NCP convenor Nahid Islam and other senior leaders welcomed them with flowers.

Fersamin Huq Iqbal joined virtually from California, while the others were present on stage. Ishaq Sarkar, who faced numerous political cases during the previous government, joined the NCP along with his supporters. He is set to become the convener of NCP’s Dhaka South Metropolitan unit, replacing joint member secretary Alauddin Mohammad, who is stepping down.

The event marks an expansion of NCP’s leadership base with figures from diverse political and civic backgrounds, signaling potential organizational strengthening ahead of future political activities.

Deputy Speaker of the National Parliament Barrister Kaiser Kamal visited his former school, Kalmakanda Government Pilot High School in Netrokona, on Friday morning without a formal invitation. Upon arrival, teachers approached him with flowers, but he refused the greeting and expressed anger toward them for not inviting him. He stated that he had expected an invitation from the school and had arranged the visit himself.

During a subsequent meeting with teachers, the Deputy Speaker inquired about the school’s institutional and academic affairs. He expressed surprise that only 15 teachers were serving against 28 sanctioned posts and questioned why the school had been run by an acting headteacher for eight years. He criticized the teachers for sending a demand notice without consulting the elected representative and advised them to maintain professional integrity and avoid political dependence.

The meeting ended in silence among teachers and attendees, with administrative officials, including the Upazila Nirbahi Officer S.M. Mikail Islam, present at the event.

Md. Mizanur Rahman (Dulal) has been elected president and Ashraf Hossain Khan general secretary of the Dhaka Tax Bar Association for the 2026–2027 term. The election took place on April 22 and 23, 2026, at the association’s office in the Revenue Building, Kakrail, where registered members cast their votes over two days. The results were announced on Friday after vote counting.

The Dulal–Ashraf-led Blue Panel, supported by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), won by a large margin. Three panels contested in total: the BNP-backed Blue Panel, the Jamaat-e-Islami-backed Green Panel, and the National Citizen Party (NCP)-backed Red-Green Panel.

This was the first direct election of the Dhaka Tax Bar Association since 2018, marking a return to member-based voting after several years.

Social Welfare Minister Professor Dr. A Z M Zahid Hossain stated that offenders, regardless of identity, must be brought under the law and that no one should take the law into their own hands. He made these remarks on Friday afternoon at the Nawabganj Upazila Parishad auditorium in Dinajpur while attending a program to distribute checks to families of road accident victims and provide seeds and fertilizers to farmers.

During his speech, the minister urged everyone to remain vigilant against drugs and to assist the administration in maintaining control. He also welcomed new innovations showcased at the science fair, expressing hope that today’s students could become great scientists through their creative work.

At the event, the minister distributed bicycles to 17 students, vegetable seeds and fertilizers to 540 farmers under the SSCP-RAINS project, and mung bean seeds and chemical fertilizers to 40 farmers.