A 28-year-old Bangladeshi man named Muradur Rahman Munna was brutally beaten to death by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel near the Sejamura border in Brahmanbaria. According to Munna’s family, he was visiting his farmland near the border when BSF members detained him without reason, severely beat him, and left him injured near the border. Members of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) found him and rushed him to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Jamaat-e-Islami condemned the incident and demanded legal action.

Following the death of 35-year-old worker Md. Yusuf, who was shot during the mass uprising on August 5 in Chattogram, a case has been filed against 25 individuals, including former Education Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nawfel. Additionally, 200–300 unidentified persons have been listed as unknown accused. According to the complaint, Yusuf was employed at an ice factory on Jhornapara Ice Factory Road and was delivering ice to local shops in the Dewanhat area during the intense protests. Around 11:30 PM, his wife’s elder sister informed the family that Yusuf had been shot and killed near Dewanhat intersection.

The Directorate of Madrasa Education has instructed all madrasas in the country to organize two-day events in celebration of Chaitra Sankranti and the Bengali New Year.

The circular, signed by Deputy Director Md. Arifur Rahman Mojumdar, also includes traditional new year celebrations of indigenous communities such as the Chakma and Marma. The directive applies to principals of both government and private madrasas across the country.

Joining the BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting virtually from Kathmandu, Agriculture Adviser Md. Jahangir Alam highlighted the importance of mutual cooperation to ensure food and nutrition security across the region.

He said agriculture, livestock, and fisheries are not only economic sectors but also vital to livelihood and rural development. Emphasizing climate change and resource inequality as key challenges, he called for collaborative research and sustainable cooperation, expressing Bangladesh’s willingness to lead initiatives on climate resilience and fisheries management.

Thinker and poet Farhad Mazhar said that revolutions break laws to create new systems, laws, and cultures—but Bangladesh did the opposite.

“We sacrificed lives, and then handed power back to Sheikh Hasina’s regime. Even though she is no longer here, her ghost—the constitution she authored—still governs us. It is a fascist constitution,” he said during a discussion.

A 25-member South Korean delegation visited the historic Panam City in Sonargaon, Narayanganj. The district commissioner guided them through the city’s archaeological and architectural highlights and briefed them on government preservation efforts.

Impressed by the aesthetics and history, the head of the Korean delegation described Panam City as “a remarkable testament to human civilization.”

BNP Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman has pledged additional financial assistance to Manikganj youth Julhas Molla for installing a new engine and repairing his homemade aircraft.

Julhas, an electrician by profession, gained national and international attention after building a functional ultralight RC model aircraft—despite having never flown in one. BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed will formally hand over the support.

In a dramatic incident, district Chhatra Dal leader Rubel Uddin was forcibly taken from custody at Lalpur Police Station. As a result, OC Nazmul Haque, a sub-inspector, and two constables have been withdrawn and attached to the police lines.

Rubel had been arrested in Pabna’s Ishwardi area. Police have also produced three other individuals in court related to the incident. Superintendent of Police Mohammad Amzad Hossain stated that strict action has been taken against those who obstructed justice and departmental proceedings are underway against negligent officers.

Following Trump’s decision to suspend tariffs on all countries except China, Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus expressed gratitude in a Facebook post.

“Thank you, Mr. President, for responding positively to our request to suspend tariffs for 90 days. We remain committed to supporting your trade policies and look forward to working with your administration,” he wrote.

BNP leaders are scheduled to meet with Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus on April 16 to discuss the electoral roadmap and related matters.

BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed said, “We will clearly demand a roadmap for elections before December. This will help eliminate existing uncertainties.” He added that the Election Commission assured them of completing preparations by June, and the Chief Adviser previously committed to holding elections by December.

Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus is scheduled to visit Qatar on April 21 to participate as a speaker in the upcoming Earthna Summit in Doha from April 22–23.

Other key speakers at the summit include UN Under-Secretary-General Ibrahim Thiaw, IRENA Deputy Director Gauri Singh, and IUCN Director General Dr. Grethel Aguilar. The summit will focus on climate adaptation strategies for arid and hot climate nations.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that Bangladesh’s transshipment facility, granted in 2020 for exporting goods to third countries, has caused significant congestion at Indian airports. This has led to delays, increased costs, and shipment hold-ups for Indian exporters.

As a result, India has decided to withdraw the transshipment facility for Bangladesh. However, trade with Nepal and Bhutan via Bangladesh will remain unaffected.

BNP leader Shamsuzzaman Dudu has called on Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus to resign and lead a student political movement instead.

“Participate in the election—if the people vote for you, BNP will be the first to congratulate you,” said Dudu. He emphasized that over 500,000 BNP activists face lawsuits, and Khaleda Zia endured imprisonment without proper medical care. “No other party can take on challenges like BNP. Announce the election date before BNP takes to the streets,” he warned.

He added, “Shaheed Zia proved how dedicated one man can be to a nation. The party he founded is a threat to fascist Awami League. For BNP, democracy is the only priority.”

Election Commissioner Md. Anwarul Islam Sarkar reaffirmed that the upcoming national parliamentary elections remain the primary focus of the Election Commission.

He mentioned that local elections could still be held if there is political consensus and a government decision. “We are targeting December for the national election. Voter list updates are nearing completion and will conclude by April 11,” he added.

He also stated that a party’s decision to participate in elections is entirely political, and the process for party registration will proceed as before. “It’s too early to finalize which symbols will appear on the ballot—time will determine that. Interestingly, this time female voters outnumber male voters.”

In a cabinet division notification, Dr. Khalilur Rahman, High Representative for Rohingya Affairs to the Chief Adviser, has been concurrently appointed as the National Security Adviser. His new title will be “National Security Adviser and High Representative on Rohingya Affairs.”

Reacting to his appointment, Dr. Rahman said, “I’m deeply grateful for the continued trust of the Honorable Chief Adviser. I fully understand the gravity of this responsibility and will do my utmost to uphold and advance our national interests.”