Eight people have been arrested in connection with attacks on businesses during recent anti-Israel protests in Chattogram. Police filed four cases in Kotwali, Khulshi, Chawkbazar, and Panchlaish police stations. According to CMP Additional Commissioner Mahmudah Begum, protests turned violent, resulting in damage to restaurants, clothing stores, and other establishments. CCTV and video footage are being used to identify additional suspects.

After serving sentences in India for illegal entry, 14 Bangladeshi nationals were repatriated via the West Garo Hills district’s Tura prison. Upon completion of legal formalities, Indian immigration authorities handed them over to Bangladesh Border Guard (BGB) in the presence of the Border Security Force (BSF).

A joint task force arrested nine individuals, including BNP leader Farid Khan and Jubo Dal activist Kazi Pavel, during a raid on a brick kiln in Magura’s Parla area. The raid yielded one Chinese pistol, two one-shooter guns, one airgun, and various local weapons and ammunition. Others arrested include Nuhudarul Huda, Abdul Jalil Jewel, Shahin Sheikh, Ainul Hossain, Elias Khan, and Syed Khairul Alam Shawon.

Noted environmentalist Syeda Rizwana Hasan has voiced serious concerns over repeated thefts of rare wildlife from the Bangabandhu Safari Park in Sripur. Following last month’s lemur theft incident, she called for a more robust investigative team, including wildlife crime specialists. She urged strict punitive actions against the culprits and recommended installing CCTV in all enclosures holding rare species. Hasan visited several park sections, including the African Safari and bird enclosures.

A fresh case has been filed in connection with the recent attack and looting of business establishments in Sylhet, naming 800 accused. Police have already arrested 21 individuals and pledged to bring all responsible to justice. In protest, local business owners formed a human chain at Court Point, condemning the violence. They urged legal action against those exploiting pro-Palestinian sentiments to justify attacks, and called for a ban on Israeli products in Sylhet markets.

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.