U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Israel is a 'good team player' and will act according to his instructions. In an interview with Time magazine, Trump said that Israel would stop fighting when he tells them to stop, emphasizing that they would only continue if provoked. He added that when he stops, Israel will also stop, suggesting a close alignment between his decisions and Israel’s actions.

The remarks were reported by Al Jazeera and highlight Trump’s assertion of strong influence over Israel’s military and diplomatic behavior. His comments suggest that he views the U.S.–Israel relationship as one where Washington’s directives are followed closely by Tel Aviv.

The statement underscores Trump’s approach to U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, portraying a dynamic where American leadership directly shapes Israel’s actions in conflict situations.

US President Donald Trump has removed Attorney General Pam Bondi from her position, according to reports published on April 3, 2026. Deputy Attorney General Tope Blache is set to replace Bondi. Trump announced the decision on his social platform Truth Social, stating that Bondi is leaving to take an important new role in the private sector. He praised her as a patriotic and loyal friend who served with dedication, noting that under her leadership, homicide rates fell to their lowest level since the 1900s.

Sources indicated that Trump had been dissatisfied with Bondi over her handling of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein and her reluctance to prosecute political rivals. The president had reportedly discussed her removal with close allies and spoke to Bondi personally about it on Wednesday. Last month, Trump had also removed Kristi Noem from the Department of Homeland Security.

Reports suggest Bondi might be assigned another role, though discussions about appointing her as a judge did not progress. CNN reported that Bondi had attempted to pursue legal action against Trump’s rivals, but courts dismissed those cases.

A special committee of the Bangladesh Parliament has recommended blocking 20 of the 133 ordinances issued during the interim government period, citing lack of legal basis. Among these, three ordinances related to judicial independence are proposed for cancellation. The committee also advised against presenting 16 ordinances, including those on referendum, the National Human Rights Commission, and enforced disappearance prevention, as bills in the current session. If not approved by April 12, these ordinances will lose effect. Committee chair Zainul Abedin presented the report in Parliament on Thursday.

According to the report, 16 ordinances are recommended for later review and strengthening before reintroduction, while four are proposed for repeal, including those concerning the Supreme Court Secretariat and judge appointments. Opposition members in the committee issued notes of dissent regarding the cancellation and amendment recommendations. The remaining 113 ordinances are recommended for presentation as bills—98 unchanged and 15 with amendments, though specific amendment details were not disclosed.

The committee’s recommendations mark a significant step in determining which interim government ordinances will transition into permanent legislation before the April 12 deadline.

Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh has criticized the decision of Culture Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury to introduce music education in primary and secondary schools, saying it would undermine the religious freedom of Muslim students. In a statement issued on Thursday, the group’s Amir Allama Muhibullah Babunagari and Secretary General Allama Sajedur Rahman said that since musical instruments are not permitted in Islam, mandatory music lessons would be a religious issue for devout Muslim parents.

The leaders argued that just as it would be unreasonable to require all students to learn animal sacrifice regardless of faith, it is also inappropriate to impose music education on everyone. They urged the minister to withdraw what they called an anti-public decision to avoid public discontent. Hefazat leaders added that specialized institutions already exist for music education, and parents who wish to teach music to their children can do so privately.

They reiterated their long-standing demand for appointing religious teachers in primary schools, saying this would ensure the religious freedom of students of all faiths and help build morally upright citizens.

During the seventh day of the first session of the 13th National Parliament, Opposition Leader Dr. Shafiqul Rahman accused Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed of presenting false information. Speaking on a point of order, he alleged that the minister skillfully portrayed truth as falsehood and vice versa. The Home Minister responded by terming the word 'false' unparliamentary and requested that it be expunged from the record. Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Bir Bikram presided over the heated exchange.

In his clarification, the Home Minister stated that his earlier comment referred to an inaccurate statement made by the opposition leader regarding a private member’s adjournment motion. He explained that, according to Rule 62, the motion was accepted after the opposition’s walkout, making the earlier claim incorrect. Dr. Rahman countered that the confusion arose because a similar proposal had been brought earlier under a different name, and he had not provided any false information.

The exchange highlighted procedural disagreements between the two leaders, with the Speaker advising against reopening previous discussions.

Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad General Secretary Santosh Sharma said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has assured the withdrawal of false and harassing cases filed against members of the Hindu community. He shared this information with reporters after a meeting with the Prime Minister at the Secretariat on Thursday. The organization also placed several demands, including making the Durga Puja holiday at least three days long.

Sharma stated that the meeting was held in a cordial atmosphere, where various issues faced by the Hindu community were discussed. The Prime Minister listened attentively and promised to resolve them gradually. He also announced the appointment of Bijon Kanti Sarkar as a special assistant representing the community.

The delegation raised issues such as reforming the vested property law, establishing a minority ministry and commission, ensuring proportional representation of Hindus in national life, and seeking justice for violence triggered by false social media propaganda. The Prime Minister reportedly assured that these matters would be addressed in phases.

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Md. Shafiqul Islam Khan announced that business operations will no longer be allowed on footpaths or roads. He made the statement on Thursday afternoon at a meeting with small and floating traders at Mukul Fouz Field in Mirpur, held to discuss clearing sidewalks from Mirpur-10 to Mirpur-1. Khan said the city corporation would arrange alternative business locations and urged traders to cooperate with the plan.

He emphasized that those who previously facilitated footpath businesses would no longer be allowed to do so. The DNCC would work with a humanitarian approach to address traders’ concerns. Traders, in turn, requested designated relocation sites, sufficient time for transition, and locations suitable for continuing their livelihoods. They warned that sudden eviction would put their families in crisis.

Khan assured that a practical solution would be reached through discussions with a five-member traders’ delegation. He also said DNCC would issue tokens to traders to prevent extortion and urged them to report any illegal demands.

U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a 20-minute primetime address from the White House on Wednesday evening, reiterating his earlier statements about the ongoing U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran. He claimed the operation’s main strategic goals were nearly achieved after a month of fighting and predicted it would continue for another two to three weeks. Trump repeated threats against Iran and urged Americans to view the war as an investment in their future, despite polls showing most voters do not support the campaign.

The speech left major questions unresolved. Trump did not clarify Israel’s stance on his proposed timeline or address the 15-point peace proposal previously offered to Iran. His position on reopening the Strait of Hormuz also remained vague, as he alternated between pressuring Iran and urging allies to act independently. The role of U.S. ground troops in the region was similarly unclear.

The address came amid rising fuel prices and falling approval ratings ahead of midterm elections, highlighting Trump’s struggle to define a clear path out of the conflict.

A special parliamentary committee has completed its review of 133 ordinances issued during the interim government and submitted its report to the National Parliament on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The report recommends repealing or abolishing 20 ordinances, maintaining 98 without changes, and keeping 15 effective through necessary amendments. The report also outlines the future applicability and possible revisions of the ordinances.

According to the committee’s findings, 16 of the 20 ordinances recommended for repeal will later be reintroduced in Parliament as bills by the relevant ministries, while four are proposed for permanent cancellation and preservation. Although the report was adopted unanimously, opposition members of the committee expressed dissent regarding several ordinances, submitting a formal note of dissent. Their objections covered four ordinances recommended to remain unchanged, two suggested for amendment, eleven to be reintroduced as bills, and three proposed for permanent repeal.

The report will now be discussed in the House before a final decision is made. The review process was undertaken to formalize the legal measures enacted during the interim government period.

Senior Supreme Court lawyer Mohammad Shishir Monir stated that the current government is opposing comprehensive reforms and showing double standards in legal interpretations instead of respecting the public mandate. He made the remarks on Thursday at a seminar titled “Government’s Responsibility and Accountability in Delaying Implementation of Public Verdict,” organized by Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir at the National Press Club in Dhaka.

Speakers at the event, including political leaders, lawyers, and student representatives, criticized the government for delaying the implementation of the public verdict and warned of potential political instability. Shishir Monir emphasized that the concentration of state power in the constitution has created a cycle of authoritarian governance and underscored the necessity of the “July Charter” to balance power between the president and prime minister. Other speakers, including AB Party’s Asaduzzaman Fuad and photographer Shahidul Alam, discussed constitutional flaws and the need for national reform.

Participants agreed that continued government delay in implementing the public mandate could lead to renewed political unrest and urged immediate announcement of a roadmap for reform.

A Dhaka court has granted bail to former Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder in a case related to the attempted murder of businessman Imrul Kayes Faisal during the July uprising. The bail was approved on Thursday by Metropolitan Magistrate Arifur Rahman. Deputy Commissioner of DMP’s Prosecution Division, Mia Mohammad Ashis Bin Hasan, confirmed the decision, stating that the defense lawyers had sought bail and the court approved it after a hearing.

According to case details, on July 19, 2024, Faisal participated in an anti-discrimination student movement at the Beribadh area of Mohammadpur, where he was shot and seriously injured. He was admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital and later filed an attempted murder case on September 26, 2024, with Mohammadpur Police Station.

Majumder was arrested by the Detective Branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police on October 3, 2024, from the Bashundhara residential area and had been in custody since then.

Bangladesh’s law minister told Parliament that printing previous laws as part of the process to present ordinances issued by the interim government as bills would cost around 1.2 million taka. He said that reproducing the Code of Civil Procedure alone would require about 700,000 taka. The minister made the statement on Thursday after a special committee report was presented in the National Parliament.

He explained that attaching photocopies of entire previous laws with amendment bills would lead to high expenses. To reduce costs, the ministry proposed that lawmakers refer to the relevant laws on the Law Ministry’s website and in the Bangladesh Code. The minister added that the full bill would still be provided, along with a comparative study as requested.

Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad suggested that presenting comparative details of amended sections would help members understand the changes. Opposition leader Shafiqul Rahman noted that without the original bill, comparing amendments would be difficult. The Speaker assured that the specific changes would be clearly presented and explained in Parliament if necessary.

Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed has said that the killing of BNP leader Ilias Ali must not remain unpunished. During a parliamentary session on Thursday, he urged lawmaker Tahsina Rushdir, Ali’s wife, to submit a written notice to the Home Minister if she wishes to seek action regarding the case. The Speaker described the matter as deeply significant and emotionally painful, assuring that both Parliament and the Home Minister would play an important role.

Earlier, government Whip Ruhul Quddus Talukder Dulu raised the issue under a point of order, citing media reports that alleged Ilias Ali was abducted from Banani, taken to the RAB-1 headquarters, and later killed and dumped in the Dhaleshwari River between March 17 and 20, 2012. He called the incident a crime against humanity and recalled Ali as a colleague and friend.

The Speaker emphasized that the issue is widely discussed across the country and mentioned that similar cases have been addressed by the International Crimes Tribunal, suggesting that justice should be ensured in this case as well.

The Amar Bangladesh Party (AB Party) has accused the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) of inconsistency between its statements and actions regarding the implementation of the July Charter. The allegation was made by AB Party Chairman Mojibur Rahman Monju during a protest rally and procession held on Thursday at Bijoy-71 Square in Dhaka’s Paltan area. The event was organized to protest what the party described as delays over the July Charter and attempts to repeal the Referendum Ordinance.

Senior AB Party leaders, including Dr. Abdul Wahab Minar and Barrister Zobaer Ahmed Bhuiyan, also addressed the gathering. Monju stated that the success of the July uprising depends on the implementation of the July Charter and warned that failure to do so would render the uprising meaningless. He criticized the government for creating constitutional disputes over the referendum and the charter, calling such actions disappointing.

Monju further emphasized that political movements belong on the streets and warned that if hesitation continues over the July Charter, the party will return to the streets to fulfill the aspirations of the July uprising.

French President Emmanuel Macron sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for comments Trump made about Macron’s wife during a private luncheon in Washington. Speaking to reporters in South Korea on Thursday, Macron described the remarks as “neither refined nor dignified” and said they were not worth responding to, signaling his displeasure.

A White House video showed Trump mocking Macron and his wife Brigitte’s French accent and making sarcastic references to a past incident, claiming she treated him poorly. The comments sparked widespread reaction in France, where political leaders denounced Trump’s behavior as unacceptable. National Assembly Speaker Yaël Braun-Pivet called the remarks undignified and irresponsible given the gravity of global affairs.

The controversy emerged amid rising international tensions over Iran and ongoing discussions about NATO’s role, adding further strain to diplomatic discourse between the allies.