The Bangladesh Judicial Service Association has strongly refuted claims of internal division regarding the proposed establishment of a Supreme Court Secretariat. In a statement issued on Monday, Association President Mohammad Ali Hossain and General Secretary Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman protested against what they described as misleading media reports suggesting disagreements among judges. They clarified that judges remain united on the issue and that no division exists within the association.

The association stated that reports published in several newspapers, including Kalbela, were incomplete and contrary to reality. It emphasized that all members support the creation of the Supreme Court Secretariat to ensure institutional and financial independence, accountability, and an effective administrative structure for the judiciary. The association also rejected claims of disputes during its virtual meeting, asserting that no policy differences had arisen.

The statement further expressed concern over the publication of unverified information without citing sources or verifying facts with responsible officials. The association urged adherence to professional journalism standards when reporting on judicial matters.

National Citizens Party (NCP) South Regional Chief Organizer and Member of Parliament Hasnat Abdullah warned that if the government uses its parliamentary majority to avoid necessary reforms, preparations for another uprising similar to that of July would begin. He made the remarks on Monday, April 6, at a citizens’ dialogue organized by Voice of Reform at the BDL Building in Karwan Bazar, Dhaka. The event focused on the suspension of key ordinances related to judicial independence and enforced disappearances.

Hasnat said the 2024 mass uprising was aimed at structural transformation of the state, not merely a change of leadership. He argued that maintaining the current system could allow future authoritarianism to re-emerge, emphasizing that state reform is now essential. He also warned that failure to implement the Human Rights Commission ordinance could return investigative authority to the Home Ministry, undermining justice for victims of the July uprising and enforced disappearances.

Other speakers, including human rights activists and academics, urged the government to expedite judicial independence and avoid bureaucratic delays in reform legislation.

The eleven-party alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami has called a top-level meeting to decide on future movement programs related to implementing the referendum verdict. The meeting will take place at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the Al-Falah Auditorium in Dhaka’s Moghbazar area, followed by a press conference at noon at the same venue. The information was confirmed by Dr. AHM Hamidur Rahman Azad, coordinator of the alliance and assistant secretary general of Jamaat-e-Islami.

Earlier, on April 2, the alliance leaders met and issued a press release demanding effective steps to implement the referendum’s public verdict and to form a constitutional reform council immediately. They also warned that if their demands were not met, they would launch street movements. Following that decision, the alliance held a protest rally and procession at the north gate of Baitul Mukarram on Saturday afternoon and announced further public outreach and leaflet distribution programs.

According to the earlier announcement, the upcoming April 7 meeting will finalize the outline and next steps of the movement.

US Congresswoman of Iranian descent Yasmin Ansari has strongly criticized the bombing at Sharif University of Technology in Tehran. She questioned why such an attack was carried out in a city of ten million people, targeting a major educational institution.

Ansari compared Sharif University to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States, emphasizing its importance in engineering education. She noted that many of its graduates have gone on to work in Silicon Valley and have contributed to the founding of some of America’s most successful technology companies. The report also describes Silicon Valley as a major technology hub located about 60 kilometers southeast of San Francisco.

The bombing occurred amid ongoing regional tensions, with reports mentioning damage to 28 sites in Israel and related diplomatic efforts involving Pakistan, the United States, and Iran.

Turkish Ambassador to Bangladesh Ramis Sen paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister’s Defense Adviser Brigadier General (Retd.) Dr. A.K.M. Shamsul Islam on Monday, April 6, 2026. The meeting took place at the adviser’s office in the Armed Forces Division located in Dhaka Cantonment, according to a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in the afternoon.

During the meeting, both sides discussed various issues of mutual interest and expressed optimism about further strengthening bilateral military relations and strategic cooperation between Bangladesh and Turkey. The ISPR statement did not provide additional details about specific topics or agreements discussed.

The meeting reflects ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two countries in the defense sector, with both parties emphasizing the importance of enhancing strategic ties.

A legal notice has been sent to relevant government authorities requesting a travel ban on former Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus. The notice was issued on Monday, April 6, 2026, by Supreme Court lawyer M. Ashraful Islam. It calls for restrictions on Yunus and 24 former advisers, alleging their involvement in transferring the measles vaccination program from the state system to the private sector.

According to the notice, the lawyer accused those named of participating in what he described as an unlawful act that shifted a national immunization initiative into private control. Ashraful Islam shared details of the notice through a Facebook post, stating that the move was necessary due to the alleged misconduct.

The notice marks a new legal development involving Dr. Yunus, though the government’s response or any official action on the request was not mentioned in the report.

The Roads and Highways Department (RHD) conducted an eviction drive on April 6, 2026, at Nimsar Bazar in Burichang upazila of Cumilla. The operation targeted illegal structures built along both sides of the Dhaka–Chattogram highway. The drive began at 11 a.m. and continued until the afternoon, resulting in the removal of around 400 unauthorized establishments. The action followed a report published in the newspaper Amar Desh highlighting the influence of a political syndicate that had previously delayed enforcement.

According to RHD, prior notices had been issued instructing occupants to remove the structures by April 1, but noncompliance led to the eviction. The department, assisted by the Burichang upazila administration, deployed three bulldozers for the operation. The illegal encroachments had been causing severe traffic congestion due to roadside trading and vehicle parking.

Local residents noted that such drives occur periodically but illegal structures often reappear. RHD officials stated that similar operations will continue to ensure smooth traffic flow and safety, and they are considering constructing a service lane to prevent future encroachment.

In March, Balendra Shah was sworn in as Nepal’s new prime minister, leading a parliament filled with young lawmakers. His rise, backed by the four-year-old Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), contrasts sharply with Bangladesh’s Gen-Z movement, which, despite toppling the government in 2024, failed to transform into a viable political force. In Bangladesh’s February election, the established Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won decisively, while the youth-led National Citizen Party (NCP) performed poorly.

Analysts attribute Nepal’s success to its coalition-based political system, voter frustration with traditional parties, and RSP’s strong organization and alliances. In contrast, Bangladesh’s youth movement lost momentum during the 18-month gap between protests and elections. The NCP’s alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami alienated many young and female supporters, while established parties capitalized on reformist rhetoric to regain public trust.

Despite setbacks, Bangladesh’s youth movement has influenced national reform debates and spurred a 31-point reform plan by the new government. Some young activists remain hopeful that with stronger organization and grassroots engagement, youth-led politics could still gain ground in the future.

Opposition leader and Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman declared that his party will implement the recent referendum verdict regardless of whether parliament accepts it. Speaking on Monday at the National Press Club during the 46th founding anniversary of the National Democratic Party (JAGPA), he said the people’s will is supreme and that his party will continue to honor it. He emphasized that the movement to enforce the verdict has already begun and will represent the interests of all citizens, not any single group.

Dr. Rahman criticized parliament for failing to engage in constructive debate and accused the government of mismanaging the ongoing fuel crisis, which has caused long queues and public suffering. He warned that the energy shortage could severely disrupt agricultural production and worsen food insecurity. He also condemned the closure of schools as part of energy-saving measures, arguing that such steps would harm children’s education and the nation’s future.

He pledged that Jamaat’s 77 members in parliament would safeguard national interests and resist any injustice, calling on citizens to join the struggle for what he described as the people’s victory over fascism.

The Election Commission of Bangladesh has announced that voting for 50 reserved women’s seats in the 13th National Parliament will be held on May 12. The election schedule will be declared on April 8, according to Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed of the Election Commission Secretariat. He confirmed that electronic voting machines (EVMs) will not be used in this election.

As per the announcement, the BNP-led alliance will receive 36 seats, the Jamaat-led alliance 13 seats, and one seat will go to an independent nominee. Under electoral law, the voting for reserved women’s seats must be completed within 90 days of the publication of the general election gazette. The final gazette for the 13th parliamentary election was published on February 13, setting a legal deadline of May 14 to complete the process.

The Election Commission’s timeline ensures compliance with the legal requirement for filling reserved seats within the stipulated period.

Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman will travel to New Delhi on Tuesday for a two-day official visit, followed by a confirmed trip to Beijing in the last week of April at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The Delhi visit will take place en route to the Indian Ocean Conference in Port Louis, Mauritius, and marks the first ministerial trip to India since Bangladesh’s new government took office. During the visit, Rahman is scheduled to meet Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, and Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.

Diplomatic sources in Delhi said India initiated the visit to stabilize bilateral relations after a period of tension during the interim government led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus. Indian media have described the trip as a key step toward improving Dhaka-Delhi relations, with speculation about a possible future visit by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. Bangladeshi officials, however, cautioned that Indian media reports are exaggerated and emphasized that the priority is building a stable and sustainable partnership.

Rahman’s upcoming Beijing visit is viewed as significant for advancing earlier policy decisions on economic, trade, and defense cooperation, as well as strengthening Bangladesh-China diplomatic engagement.

Former legal adviser Asif Nazrul has expressed confidence that the efforts behind the interim government’s ordinances will not go in vain. In a Facebook post on Monday, he said that the team had worked tirelessly to draft laws such as those concerning the Human Rights Commission, enforced disappearances, the Supreme Court Secretariat, judicial appointments, and the Anti-Corruption Commission.

Nazrul stated that these laws were genuine reform initiatives, though they were initially dismissed or mocked by critics who questioned the government’s reform agenda. He noted that many of those critics now recognize the value of the ordinances and are demanding that they be retained. He described the process as one involving extensive research, internal discussions, and resistance within the government.

He added that other advisers also contributed to legal reforms in areas like revenue, financial management, information technology, and the environment, expressing hope that all these ordinances would be preserved.

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has called on the government to implement its commitments regarding judicial independence, reforms, and the establishment of an effective Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and independent Human Rights Commission. The appeal was made on Monday morning at TIB’s headquarters in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, where Executive Director Dr. Iftekharuzzaman expressed concern over the delay in appointing a new ACC chairman, noting that the commission’s inactivity raises doubts about investigations and case proceedings.

Dr. Iftekharuzzaman stated that past governance had seen misuse of power and corruption, and questioned whether the government genuinely intends to ensure judicial independence. He referred to a recent statement by the ruling party’s general secretary, who pledged to uphold the July Charter, and said TIB expects to see that promise realized.

Several TIB officials, including adviser Dr. Sumaiya Khair, Director of Outreach and Communication Muhammad Touhidul Islam, and Director of Research and Policy Md. Badiuzzaman, were present at the press conference.

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday morning at the Prime Minister’s Office in the Bangladesh Secretariat. The meeting was confirmed by the Prime Minister’s Press Wing.

During the meeting, discussions covered bilateral relations, energy cooperation, and various issues of mutual interest between Bangladesh and India. Both sides also emphasized the importance of strengthening people-to-people ties between the two neighboring countries.

The meeting reflects ongoing diplomatic engagement aimed at enhancing cooperation across multiple sectors of shared interest.

Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman will travel to New Delhi on April 7 for a three-day official visit, marking the first ministerial trip to India since Prime Minister Tareq Rahman’s new government took office. The visit is viewed as a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations between the two neighboring countries.

According to official sources, discussions from April 7 to 9 will focus on shaping the future direction of Bangladesh-India relations, emphasizing long-term cooperation based on mutual trust and respect. Dr. Rahman is scheduled to meet Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on April 8, as well as National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, and Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. The Prime Minister’s foreign affairs adviser Humayun Kabir will accompany him.

Key agenda items include energy cooperation amid a global fuel crisis, renewal of the Ganges water-sharing treaty, and Bangladesh’s candidacy for the UN General Assembly presidency for 2026–27, for which Dhaka may seek India’s support.