Prime Minister Tarique Rahman announced that women will receive LPG cards to ease cooking hardships. He made the statement on April 27, 2026, during the inauguration of the historic Ulashi–Jadunathpur canal re-excavation program in Sharsha, Jessore. He said that once water flows into the Ulashi canal, around 72,000 people will directly benefit from it.

Rahman explained that the canal re-excavation fulfills a promise made by his party, the BNP, to continue the development initiatives started by late President Ziaur Rahman. He added that the government aims to excavate about 20,000 kilometers of canals across the country within the next five years. He also highlighted former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia’s contributions to women’s education, noting that she made education free up to the intermediate level.

Rahman further announced that the government will extend free education for girls up to the degree level and introduce stipends for those achieving good academic results to encourage higher education among women.

The Election Commission has rejected the appeal of Monira Sharmin, the National Citizens Party (NCP) candidate for a reserved women’s seat, upholding the earlier cancellation of her nomination. The decision came on Monday, April 27, 2026, around 11 a.m., following a lengthy hearing at the commission. Sharmin had filed her appeal the previous day, April 26, after her nomination was initially canceled during scrutiny on April 23.

According to the commission’s earlier decision, Sharmin’s nomination was invalidated because three years had not passed since her resignation from a government job. In her statement to reporters after submitting the appeal, she argued that the law used to cancel her nomination was being interpreted too rigidly and that it undermined the purpose of the reserved women’s seat system. She emphasized that as a junior bank officer with only two years of service, she had held no administrative authority or capacity to influence decisions.

On April 22, the returning officer had declared 12 out of 13 nominations valid from the 11-party alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami, excluding Sharmin’s candidacy.

The International Crimes Tribunal-2 has shown the arrest of Awami League’s publicity and publication secretary Md. Abdus Sobhan Golap in connection with the killings during the July uprising in Madaripur. He was produced before the tribunal on Monday afternoon, when the court recorded his arrest in the case and set May 4 for the next hearing. Police had earlier detained Golap on August 25, 2024, from a residence in West Nakhalpara.

Abdus Sobhan Golap was elected as a Member of Parliament from Madaripur-3 constituency in December 2018 on the Awami League ticket. In the party’s national council held last December, he was appointed as the central publicity and publication secretary, having previously served as the central office secretary.

The tribunal’s decision marks a new phase in the investigation into the July killings, with further proceedings scheduled for early May.

The scheduled testimony in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial was canceled at the last minute, according to Israeli media reports on April 27, 2026. The hearing was set to resume after a long break caused by the ongoing war, but it was suspended about an hour before it was due to begin. The cancellation reportedly followed a request from Netanyahu’s lawyer, Amit Haddad, citing security concerns.

The testimony was part of Netanyahu’s long-running criminal case involving multiple corruption charges, including bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. The trial has faced repeated delays due to the war situation and other interruptions.

Observers noted that this latest postponement adds further uncertainty to the timeline of the judicial process, which has already been disrupted several times.

Two former Israeli prime ministers, Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, have announced a political alliance ahead of the national election scheduled for later this year. The new party, named 'Together', will be led by Bennett. The announcement was made in a joint televised statement, where both leaders emphasized unity and the need to overcome internal divisions to challenge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

According to Al Jazeera, the alliance aims to consolidate Israel’s fragmented opposition, whose only common ground appears to be opposition to Netanyahu. Bennett described the move as a historic Zionist step, while Lapid praised Bennett as an honest right-wing politician with whom he shares mutual trust. Both leaders said their goal is to unite the opposition and focus all efforts on winning the upcoming election and leading Israel toward the future.

Bennett also pledged that, if elected, he would establish a national commission to investigate the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023, an inquiry that the current Netanyahu government has rejected.

Palestinian election officials announced that President Mahmoud Abbas’s loyal political faction achieved a major victory in the recent municipal elections, which for the first time in nearly two decades included a city in Gaza. Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa said the polls were held during an extremely sensitive and complex period. This was the first election in Gaza since 2006 and the first Palestinian vote since the Israel-Palestine conflict reignited in October 2023.

The Palestinian Authority described the vote in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, as a pilot election, reaffirming Gaza as an integral part of a future Palestinian state. Hamas, which has controlled Gaza since 2007, did not field candidates and boycotted the West Bank vote. Preliminary results showed Abbas’s Fatah-backed list winning six of fifteen seats in Deir al-Balah, while Hamas-linked candidates won two. Independent and local groups took the remaining seats.

Voter turnout reached 23 percent in Gaza and 56 percent in the West Bank. Analysts attributed low Gaza turnout to ongoing war, displacement, and humanitarian crisis. Despite Israeli restrictions on election materials, the vote was viewed as a symbolic step toward Palestine’s political future.

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yasser Khan Chowdhury has urged all not to engage in disputes over the number of July martyrs. Speaking in the National Parliament on Sunday during the discussion on the President’s address, he said that while debates continue over the figures of 3 million and 300,000 martyrs from 1971, the government does not want similar controversies about July. He emphasized that no one should create disputes that could persist for decades.

The minister called for unity in working for the country’s future, warning that division could bring harmful consequences. He urged the opposition not to oppose merely for the sake of opposition. Referring to the fate of the Awami League, he cautioned that such outcomes should not be repeated. Opposition members expressed support by banging on their desks during his remarks.

He further reminded opposition lawmakers to be mindful of their own political future, noting that they too should avoid repeating similar mistakes.

Following the Vietnam War, the United States enacted the War Powers Resolution, which limits a president’s ability to engage in military action without congressional approval to 60 days. Under this law, the president must notify Congress within 48 hours of deploying armed forces and seek authorization to continue operations beyond the initial period. The resolution also allows an additional 30 days for safe troop withdrawal if necessary.

In the ongoing Iran conflict, President Donald Trump reportedly initiated military action without prior congressional approval, formally notifying Congress only after launching attacks on February 28. The 60-day limit is set to expire around May 1, by which time Congress must authorize the operation for it to continue. Debate persists over whether the countdown began on the day of the attack or the day Congress was notified.

Some Republican lawmakers argue that any cease-fire period should not count toward the 60-day limit, while certain Democrats believe such pauses complicate the timeline. Despite the law’s existence, no U.S. military operation has ever been halted under it, and past presidents have questioned its constitutional validity.

U.S. President Donald Trump described the attacker at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner as mentally ill and anti-Christian during an interview with CBS News on Sunday. The event took place Saturday night at the Hilton Hotel in Washington, where journalists and media representatives had gathered for the annual dinner. Trump said he heard gunfire but was not worried, adding that the attacker’s target was unclear though it seemed directed at him.

Trump further stated that the suspect had once been a Christian and a believer but later turned against the faith, undergoing significant personal changes. He characterized the individual as likely suffering from illness. The remarks came amid ongoing discussions about the security and political climate surrounding high-profile public events in the United States.

The source did not provide details about casualties, the attacker’s identity, or law enforcement responses, leaving aspects of the incident unclear.

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Anisul Huq inaugurated a mobile legal aid camp in Karail, Dhaka, on Monday morning. The initiative aims to provide free legal assistance to underprivileged and helpless individuals. During the event, the minister emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring that no one is deprived of legal support and urged people to report if they face any barriers in accessing these services.

At the inauguration ceremony, the minister personally offered immediate legal advice to two women from the Karail slum. He also listened to the legal problems faced by slum residents and suggested possible solutions. The mobile camp is part of the government’s broader effort to expand access to justice for marginalized communities.

The event underscores the government’s focus on strengthening legal aid delivery at the grassroots level, aiming to make justice more accessible to all citizens.

Jamaat-e-Islami lawmaker Mufti Amir Hamza, representing Kushtia-3 constituency, has filed a petition with the High Court seeking anticipatory bail in a defamation case. The hearing on his petition may take place on Monday before a bench led by Justice Zahid Sarwar Kajol. The case stems from allegations that Hamza made defamatory remarks about State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku.

On April 21, a Sirajganj court issued an arrest warrant against Amir Hamza after he failed to appear despite being summoned earlier. The case was filed on April 2 by Humayun Kabir, Additional Public Prosecutor of Sirajganj District and General Secretary of the District Bar Association. He accused Hamza of calling Iqbal Hasan Mahmud an atheist and making offensive comments about Islam.

The allegations arose from a March 26 speech by Iqbal Hasan Mahmud honoring the 1971 Liberation War and freedom fighters, which Hamza later criticized during a sermon at a mosque in Kushtia.

U.S. President Donald Trump praised the Secret Service after being swiftly evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., following a shooting near a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Trump and his administration officials were the likely targets. Police arrested 31-year-old suspect Cole Thomas Allen, who was found with firearms and knives. The FBI’s criminal and counterterrorism units are investigating the incident.

According to U.S. media, Allen had a history of anti-Trump posts and allegedly sent a manifesto to family members before the attack. The White House described the event as a “survived assassination attempt.” Trump later told reporters he was reluctant to leave the stage and called his security team “tremendous.” The White House Correspondents’ Association president called the event “horrific” and credited the Secret Service for saving thousands of guests.

Trump used the incident to renew his call for constructing a secure ballroom at the White House, claiming it could have prevented the attack. He also thanked journalists for responsible reporting and urged peaceful resolution of differences.

A confrontation erupted at Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) on April 27, 2026, when students affiliated with the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal and general students faced off in front of Zia Hall. The clash followed a protest march triggered by tensions over wall writings opposing covert political activities on campus, which has officially banned politics since August 10, 2024.

The dispute began after wall writings appeared on April 23 criticizing secret political activities under the name of the nationalist student group. The next day, general students wrote slogans against both covert and open politics and hung a banner near the central library, which was later allegedly burned by Chhatra Dal supporters. The incident spread on social media, sparking anger among students.

University officials, including the deputy and assistant directors of the student welfare office, arrived at the scene to monitor the situation. Following the protest, students surrounded the administrative building, demanding strict enforcement of the campus ban on politics. The campus remains tense and anxious following the confrontation.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in St. Petersburg on Monday to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. Speaking to reporters upon arrival, Araghchi said his visit aims to continue close consultations between Tehran and Moscow on regional and international issues. He confirmed that the meeting with Putin will focus on the current war situation and provide an opportunity to review the latest developments.

Araghchi expressed confidence that the discussions and coordination between the two countries would be particularly significant. According to the report, key decisions may emerge regarding diplomatic progress, possible solutions, and future steps to end the ongoing war with the United States and Israel. Before traveling to Russia, Araghchi had visited Islamabad, where he presented a framework for a permanent end to the Iran war to Pakistan’s top leadership.

The talks in St. Petersburg are expected to reinforce Iran-Russia cooperation on regional stability and diplomatic efforts related to the conflict.

In Kurigram’s Rajarhat upazila, clashes broke out on Sunday, April 26, 2026, following an attack on two Islami Chhatra Shibir leaders allegedly by activists of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal. Later that evening, BNP and Chhatra Dal members reportedly attacked the local Jamaat office, injuring six people including one Shibir activist. The violence began after disputes over wall writings and social media posts led to assaults and counter-chases between the rival groups.

Witnesses said Shibir’s upazila president Sujon Mia and district school division treasurer Mahin Mia were attacked, leaving Sujon hospitalized. As tensions escalated, both sides engaged in repeated chases. Jamaat and Shibir members later held a protest march, while BNP and Chhatra Dal organized a counter rally that turned violent near the Jamaat office. Stones were thrown, injuring several, including Shibir activist Habibur Rahman.

Local leaders from both Jamaat and BNP blamed each other for the unrest. Police confirmed stone-throwing from both sides but said the situation was now under control.