A court has ordered the seizure of three apartments, one flat, and three Land Cruiser vehicles owned by former State Minister Nasrul Hamid, based on a request by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Additionally, 70 bank accounts have been frozen. Earlier on January 27, a court ordered the seizure of a flat and 17 bank accounts in the name of his son, Zarif Hamid, and also imposed a travel ban on him.

Jamshedul Islam Tutul, former Secretary of the Awami Swechasebak League in Hatiya’s Horoni Union, has now been appointed President of the local Zia Mancha. Tutul claims he was appointed to the Awami League role without consent and had formally rejected it. “I was the founding president of Horoni Union Chhatra Dal and was forced to work for the MP,” he stated. However, local BNP members allege that he had previously oppressed them using political influence.

Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh has called for a grand rally at Suhrawardy Udyan on May 3. Leader Maulana Mamunul Haque demanded the withdrawal of false cases against their activists during the past authoritarian regime, particularly those related to the 2013 Shapla Chattar crackdown. They also called for the cancellation of the Women Reform Commission’s recommendations and proposed changes to Islamic inheritance and family laws. He warned of larger protests if demands are not met. In addition, Hefazat will hold nationwide demonstrations on April 25 after Friday prayers, protesting India’s Waqf laws and Israel’s ongoing aggression in Palestine.

Former diplomat Mohammad Sufiur Rahman has been appointed as Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser, with the rank equivalent to a State Minister. Prior to his retirement, Sufiur served as Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative to the UN office in Geneva. According to a report by Kalbela, he had previously harassed current adviser Adilur Rahman at the UN, when Adilur was allegedly there to speak against the Awami League government.

Students from various polytechnic institutes have issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the government to fulfill their six-point demand. Failing that, they plan to march towards Dhaka. Earlier, the students held a mass rally in front of Dhaka Women Polytechnic, protesting the annulment of the High Court’s ruling on promoting Craft Instructors to Junior Instructor posts, renaming of designations, and the permanent dismissal of all employees involved in legal disputes. The rally also condemned recent attacks on students in Comilla.

BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed has expressed the party’s support for proposals to empower the President while maintaining the current powers of the Prime Minister. However, the party opposes making a two-term limit for the Prime Minister mandatory, preferring it to remain optional. BNP has also recommended allowing MPs to vote independently on all matters except money bills, no-confidence motions, national security, and constitutional amendments. Salahuddin further stated that the same individual should not simultaneously serve as the head of government, party leader, and parliamentary leader—a proposal on which the party remains divided. BNP supports reverting to the pre-15th Amendment constitutional framework, with added emphasis on equality, human dignity, and social justice.

NCP’s Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari has called for investigations and legal action against those involved in malpractice during the past three national elections. He stated that the Chief Election Commissioner assured them of action. Patwari also demanded changes to nomination procedures and electoral expenditure rules, insisting candidates must submit nominations in person.

Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Ahsan Mansur, speaking in New York, announced that no new banks will be approved on political grounds. He stated that the country can function without IMF loans and that bank mergers are being discussed with IMF due to the unprecedented nature of merging seven or eight banks simultaneously. He also mentioned ongoing efforts to recover laundered money and stressed IMF’s involvement in supporting Bangladesh’s technological development.

Awami League Presidium Member and former minister Shajahan Khan lost his temper and threw his helmet while appearing at the International Crimes Tribunal. He was one of 19 accused, including former ministers and advisers, charged with genocide during the July-August uprising. Police quickly returned the helmet to him. The tribunal had set today, April 20, for presenting the accused.

Gono Odhikar Parishad leader Rashed Khan claimed the Awami League is regaining political relevance, citing a massive rally held in Khulna at 7 AM today. He warned that without unity among anti-fascist forces, AL’s return could crush all opposition. He emphasized the need for strategic unity or risk being overpowered.

Polytechnic students began a grand rally at Agargaon to demand the fulfillment of six key demands and to protest recent attacks on students in Comilla. Protesters carried placards with slogans like “I am a diploma engineer, who are you?” and “Tools of terror, rise again.” Their demands include cancellation of promotion quotas, reversal of promotion orders, designation changes, termination of lawsuit-linked personnel, cancellation of 2021 recruitments, and immediate amendment of controversial recruitment rules.

Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tazul Islam claimed there is evidence linking Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Obaidul Quader, and 43 other leaders of the 14-party alliance to genocide during the July uprising. The tribunal has ordered the prosecution to submit a final report by July 20. Nineteen individuals, including several former ministers and advisers, were presented in court today.

Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) President Rakibul Islam Rakib has alleged that Zahidul Islam Parvez’s murder was premeditated and linked to members of the Anti-Discrimination Movement, including Meheraj Islam and others from the same group. Rakib criticized the group’s online response and revealed that a case has been filed against five of its Banani unit leaders. He accused the group of defending the accused without a proper investigation.

In a second round of discussions with the National Consensus Commission, BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed stated that his party is fully cooperating with reform efforts initiated by the interim government. He mentioned that discussions on five commission reports are nearly complete and the party plans to continue reviewing judicial and electoral reforms, aiming to conclude by this afternoon.

A murder case has been filed against eight individuals—including PrimeAsia students and outsiders—by Humayun Kabir, brother of Zahidul Islam Parvez (23), a student who was killed. An additional 20–30 unidentified individuals have also been named. Police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify and apprehend those involved. PUSAB, a platform of private university students, has demanded justice and swift arrests in the case.