Bangladesh Bank has appointed its director Hasan Tarek Khan as administrator of Aviva Finance, a financially troubled non-bank institution. He will serve as the company’s managing director and chief executive officer. The central bank issued the appointment order on Sunday and sent it to the chairman of Aviva Finance.

Aviva Finance was among six financial institutions recently targeted by the central bank for closure due to severe irregularities. The company, formerly known as Reliance Finance, was linked to former managing director Prashanta Kumar (P K) Halder, during whose tenure the firm suffered major financial losses and a default rate exceeding 80 percent. After Halder fled the country, the institution was renamed Aviva Finance but failed to recover.

Following the interim government’s move to remove S Alam Group from several banks, its chairman Saiful Alam also left Aviva Finance. Bangladesh Bank subsequently dissolved the company’s board and reconstituted it with four independent directors, led by former central bank executive director Md Golam Mostafa as chairman.

A final examination at the Faculty of Agriculture of Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU) was cancelled midway due to a power outage. The Level-4, Semester-1 final exam, held at Academic Building-2, began at 12:30 p.m. and was scheduled to end at 3:30 p.m. However, repeated power failures caused long interruptions, leaving students waiting in the dark without any backup lighting. The exam was ultimately cancelled at the scheduled end time, with authorities announcing that it would be rescheduled after Eid.

Students expressed frustration over the cancellation, saying they were willing to continue even under poor lighting conditions. Faculty Dean Professor Dr. Moniruzzaman Bahadur stated that the exam was cancelled because teachers and staff were unwilling to remain on duty for an extended period. He added that no alternative arrangements were possible since other classes and exams were ongoing in all available classrooms.

The incident highlighted the lack of contingency planning for power disruptions during examinations, raising concerns among students about academic management and preparedness.

The National Citizen Party (NCP) has restructured its Dhaka South partial convening committee, appointing Ishaq Sarkar as convener and Engineer S.M. Shahriar as member secretary. The announcement was made on April 26, 2026.

Ishaq Sarkar recently joined the NCP after being expelled from the BNP for contesting independently in the Dhaka-7 constituency. He was accused in over three hundred cases and spent nearly a decade in prison due to his role in anti-fascist movements. Engineer S.M. Shahriar was previously the NCP-nominated candidate for Dhaka-5 and served as joint chief organizer of the founding committee of the National Citizen Committee. After the formation of the NCP, he took responsibility as joint chief organizer for the party’s southern region.

The reorganization reflects the NCP’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its organizational structure in Dhaka ahead of future political activities.

The bodies of a woman and her newborn, found inside a sack buried near the Louhajang River in Mirzapur, Tangail, remain unidentified seven days after their recovery. Police discovered the bodies on April 20 from a pit along the riverbank in Gunthia village under Jamurki Union. Following autopsy on April 21, both were buried as unclaimed at the Mirzapur municipal cemetery.

According to Mirzapur police, the woman and her infant son were interred as unclaimed due to the absence of identification. Assistant Police Superintendent (Mirzapur-Nagarpur Circle) Adnan Mustafiz said preliminary findings suggest the woman was murdered, though confirmation of sexual assault awaits the autopsy report. The decomposed condition of the bodies has hindered identification efforts.

Police have circulated photographs of the deceased to all police stations across the country as part of the ongoing investigation to determine their identities and the circumstances of the killing.

Student Jamiat Bangladesh has called for a permanent ban on what it termed 'secret politics' in educational institutions, citing ongoing unrest at Dhaka University and other campuses. The organization made the demand at an emergency press conference held at Madhur Canteen on April 26, where its president Ridwan Mazhari read a written statement. The group alleged that hidden organizational activities are fueling tension and endangering student safety.

In its statement, Student Jamiat expressed concern over recent clashes between student groups, warning that such conflicts could revive fear and uncertainty among general students. It rejected muscle-based politics as a 'dirty competition' and described secret political operations as a 'political crime' contrary to transparency and accountability. The group clarified that it does not oppose student politics itself but seeks an end to subservient and violent practices.

The organization urged the university administration to ensure neutrality, accountability for all parties involved in campus violence, and open, visible political activities. It also demanded the abolition of hall guestroom and mass-room systems, fair seat allocation, and protection of students’ freedom of expression.

At least ten people were injured in a clash between two groups in Alakpur village of Sadar upazila, Brahmanbaria, on Sunday afternoon. The incident stemmed from a longstanding dispute between Abdul Ali, a former member of the Samir Bari family group, and his cousin Mohammad Awal Mia. The confrontation spread panic across the village as both sides used local weapons and engaged in stone-throwing and chasing.

According to local residents and representatives, tensions had been building since Saturday night due to ongoing family and personal conflicts between the two sides. The violence escalated the following day, resulting in multiple injuries. The injured individuals received treatment at various hospitals.

Brahmanbaria Sadar Police Station Officer-in-Charge Shahidul Islam said police were dispatched to the scene after receiving reports of the clash. He confirmed that the situation was now under control and that an investigation was underway to determine the cause of the conflict. Legal proceedings are in progress.

The government of Bangladesh has appointed new heads to 15 departments and agencies, along with three authorities, in a large-scale administrative reshuffle. The Ministry of Public Administration issued 15 separate notifications on Sunday, April 26, 2026, assigning additional secretaries to the posts of director general or equivalent positions across various ministries and divisions.

According to the notifications, Md. Jasim Uddin Khan from the Ministry of Home Affairs has been appointed Director General of the Directorate General of Food, while Md. Lutfar Rahman from the Ministry of Agriculture will lead the Department of Environment. Other appointments include M M Arif Pasha as Director General of the Department of Agricultural Marketing, Md. Abdullah Al-Mamun as Director General of the National Freedom Fighters Council, and several others to key directorates such as youth development, nursing, and patents.

Additionally, three new chairmen have been appointed to major authorities: Md. Abdul Hai to the Non-Government Teachers’ Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA), Md. Shafiqul Islam to the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority, and Mohammad Habibur Rahman to the National Housing Authority. The appointed officials have been placed under their respective ministries.

State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque has congratulated the Bangladesh women's kabaddi team for winning the bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Beach Games. In a congratulatory message issued on April 26, 2026, he extended his greetings to all players, coaches, and officials, describing the achievement as a special moment for the country's sports sector. He praised the team’s determination, especially their fighting spirit in the semifinal match against India.

The minister noted that this was Bangladesh’s first kabaddi medal at the Asian Beach Games since 2012, marking a return to the podium after 14 years. He said the success would significantly boost the confidence of female athletes and inspire further progress in women’s sports. Despite the semifinal loss, he expressed optimism that the team would qualify for the finals in future tournaments.

Aminul Haque reaffirmed the government’s commitment to continue supporting women athletes and expressed hope that the team would achieve even greater success on the international stage.

An alleged extortionist named Sagar Hossain, aged 35, was beaten by locals and handed over to police in Shahjahanpur upazila of Bogura on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred around noon in the Chhoto Hindu Para area of Sabrul village when Sagar and his group reportedly attempted to seize a pond belonging to a local resident named Narendra Nath. Villagers gathered and attacked Sagar while his associates fled the scene.

According to local accounts, Sagar had long been extorting money from residents, and fear of him had forced about ten families to leave their homes. Shahjahanpur Police Station Officer-in-Charge Ashiq Iqbal confirmed that Sagar is a known criminal with previous cases involving murder and illegal weapons. He was injured in the mob beating and taken to a local hospital for treatment. Police are preparing to file a new case against him.

Authorities stated that efforts are underway to eliminate extortion and terrorism in the area with community cooperation.

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has decided to organize the ‘BFF National Trial 2026’ to identify talented under-15 footballers across the country. The decision was made at a meeting of the Under-15 National Football League Committee held at the BFF headquarters in Dhaka. According to the federation’s media department, the trial will be conducted under the supervision of the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS) and will begin on April 27 at the Kamalapur Stadium in the capital.

The eight-day trial will include residential facilities for participating players. Through this program, promising footballers at the under-15 level will be observed and selected for further development. Officials involved believe that the initiative will play an important role in nurturing skilled and talented players for the future national team.

The trial is expected to strengthen the foundation of youth football in Bangladesh by providing structured opportunities for young athletes to showcase their abilities under international development standards.

Police in Rouzan, Chattogram, have arrested two suspects in connection with the killing of Kawsar-uz-Zaman Bablu, 36, who was murdered early on April 25 reportedly over a dispute involving soil and sand trading. The arrests took place in the early hours of Saturday, April 25, in the Purba Rouzan area, according to Officer-in-Charge Sajedul Islam. The detainees were identified as Md. Shafi, 39, and Md. Suman, 33, both residents of Ward 9 under Rouzan Municipality.

Bablu’s father, Abul Kalam Soudagar, filed a murder case with Rouzan Police Station (case no. 21), naming 12 individuals and several unidentified suspects. The victim, a father of two daughters, was killed around 3 a.m. on Friday night. Following the incident, local residents staged a protest on the road, demanding the arrest of the perpetrators within 24 hours.

Police said the arrested suspects have been produced before court with a remand petition, and operations are continuing to apprehend the remaining accused.

A tea worker named Sohrab Uddin, aged 40, was killed by lightning on Sunday morning while working in a tea garden in Sonapatila area of Dhamor Union, Atwari upazila, Panchagarh. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. when he and two other workers were collecting tea leaves. Another worker named Mostafa was seriously injured and taken to Panchagarh Modern Sadar Hospital for treatment.

Police and local sources confirmed that the lightning struck suddenly, killing Sohrab Uddin on the spot. The third worker who was with them was unharmed. Sub-Inspector Zahidul Islam of Atwari Police Station stated that the body would be handed over to the family after a preliminary report. A case of unnatural death (UD) is being processed at the police station.

Authorities are continuing formal procedures related to the incident, and the injured worker remains under medical care.

Residents of Gauripur in Gomastapur upazila, Chapainawabganj, held a human chain and protest rally on Sunday morning over allegations that a local primary school head teacher made derogatory remarks about Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The demonstration took place in front of the upazila office, where participants demanded exemplary punishment and administrative action against the accused teacher, Abu Raihan Kawser of Gauripur Government Primary School.

Local leaders including village head Nadimul Islam, former head Khos Mohammad, Imam Samoun Islam, and college student Nazir Hossain addressed the gathering. They said the teacher’s alleged comments deeply hurt religious sentiments and caused anger among devout Muslims in the area. A written complaint was submitted to the upazila administration on behalf of the residents.

Upazila Nirbahi Officer Zakir Munsi confirmed that the complaint had been received and that an investigation was underway. He stated that legal action would be taken if the allegations were found to be true.

The Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) has established a 'Rice Garden' in Dinajpur for the 2025–26 Boro season under the initiative of its regional office. The garden, located in the Kaugā area of Sadar upazila, aims to increase rice production, expand modern varieties, and provide farmers with hands-on exposure to new technologies.

The 'Rice Garden' serves as an open learning field where farmers can directly observe different rice varieties, their growth stages, disease resistance, yield, and quality characteristics. This comparative observation helps them identify varieties suitable for local conditions and encourages interest in modern rice cultivation. According to BRRI officials, the initiative enables farmers to make informed decisions for future planting seasons.

The Dinajpur regional office also plans to establish similar gardens for the upcoming Aus and Aman seasons. The current garden, located in the institute’s technology village, remains open to interested farmers, researchers, and related stakeholders.

Authorities in Madan upazila of Netrakona seized 29 sacks of government rice on April 1 from a house about 10 yards from a Food-Friendly Program distribution point. The rice, meant for low-income beneficiaries, was found stored illegally. Although officials initially announced a regular case would be filed, the person storing the rice was released after signing a bond. The administration later stated that the seized rice would be distributed among poor and destitute residents, five kilograms per person.

Twenty-five days after the seizure, no distribution or further action had taken place, raising public suspicion of an attempted cover-up involving local officials and black market traders. The rice remains stored under guard in the same location. Union Secretary Krishna Chandra Sarkar confirmed the rice was still in storage and said he could not distribute it alone. Assistant Land Officer Nurul Islam claimed no knowledge of the distribution process. Union Administrator and Agriculture Officer Mahmudul Hasan Mizan said a list was being prepared and distribution was planned for April 29.

Upazila Executive Officer Bedbati Mistri confirmed she had instructed the union administration to distribute the rice among the needy residents.