Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu announced that short, medium, and long-term plans have been taken to assist farmers affected by flooding in the haor areas of Sunamganj. He said accurate lists of affected farmers will be prepared to ensure proper financial support, with members of parliament serving as advisers in the related committees. The minister made these remarks on Tuesday at a meeting with district officials at the Sunamganj Circuit House.

He noted that Sunamganj’s single-crop boro fields face recurring losses due to flooding, and called for research on sustainable embankment construction. Dulu also mentioned plans to explore methods for harvesting submerged paddy and drying wet rice. Farmers who lost crops entirely will receive three months of financial aid, with priority given to those most affected. The minister added that the current budget runs until June but may be extended.

To reduce lightning-related deaths and livestock losses, he announced that lightning-protected sheds equipped with sirens will be built across the haor region. After the meeting, relief materials were distributed among 400 affected farmers in Bishwambharpur upazila.

Islami Chhatra Shibir organized a human chain in Motijheel, Dhaka, on Tuesday afternoon demanding justice for the killings that took place at Shapla Chattar in 2013. The organization accused the then Awami League-led government of committing mass killings against Islamic scholars and called for immediate legal action.

According to the source, the demonstration followed an earlier announcement made on Monday by Islami Chhatra Shibir, which declared a series of programs seeking justice for what it described as a massacre carried out by the government on May 5, 2013. Speakers at the event termed the incident a dark chapter in the nation's history and alleged it was part of a plan to eliminate Islamic leaders.

The group reiterated its demand for swift judicial proceedings, framing the 2013 Shapla Chattar incident as a key moment in the country’s anti-fascist movement.

Prime Minister’s Information and Broadcasting Affairs Adviser Zahid-ur Rahman stated that the outcome of the West Bengal state assembly election will not disrupt India-Bangladesh relations. He made the remarks on Tuesday at a press conference held at the Department of Information auditorium in Dhaka, where various government activities were presented.

Responding to a question about Bangladesh’s observation on the neighboring Indian state’s election, the adviser said there was no official observation or statement. He emphasized that India as a state maintains cordial and mutually beneficial relations with Bangladesh, and those ties will continue regardless of political changes in West Bengal. He added that while West Bengal shares the longest border with Bangladesh, bilateral cooperation is conducted between the two sovereign states.

The adviser also noted that although Bangladesh was mentioned in political rhetoric during the West Bengal election, he believes such remarks are part of campaign politics and that cooperation between the two sides will remain positive after the new government is formed.

Bangladesh’s Minister of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku, stated that there is currently no load shedding anywhere in the country. Speaking at a press briefing following a session with district commissioners at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka, he explained that the recent power disruptions were temporary and caused by mechanical problems. He said two machines had broken down but were repaired within a week, restoring full power supply.

The minister clarified that any local power outages now are due to line faults, not generation shortages. He emphasized that the country’s current generation capacity is sufficient to maintain an uninterrupted power supply. Addressing questions from journalists, he added that rural areas might experience delays in power restoration because of long distribution lines, but these are promptly fixed once faults are located.

Tuku also dismissed concerns about fuel shortages, asserting that load shedding has never occurred due to a lack of fuel. He said Bangladesh has sufficient fuel stock and continues to make regular purchases. On the issue of capacity charges, he noted that discussions are ongoing to find a solution.

The University of Canberra has expressed interest in setting up a branch campus in Bangladesh under the supervision of the Bangladesh Army. The announcement came after an eight-member delegation from the Australian university met with University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Professor Dr. Mamun Ahmed on Monday evening. The UGC confirmed the discussion in a press release issued on Tuesday. The delegation was led by Major General Md Hasan Uz Zaman, chairman of the Jolsiri Housing Project, and included senior university officials such as Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Bill Shorten and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Michael Lincoln.

During the meeting, both sides discussed the potential for establishing the campus to enhance higher education and international collaboration. The delegation noted that the initiative would allow Bangladeshi students to access world-class education and improve professional skills without leaving the country. UGC Chairman welcomed the proposal, emphasizing that it could expand employment opportunities and support the development of a knowledge-based economy.

The meeting also highlighted the importance of incorporating subjects like artificial intelligence, big data, and machine learning into curricula to align with global demands and improve students’ competitiveness in the international job market.

Dr. Zubaida Rahman, wife of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, inaugurated a new 50-bed intensive care unit (ICU) at Kurmitola General Hospital on Tuesday morning. The event marked the formal opening of the expanded ICU facilities aimed at strengthening critical care capacity in the hospital.

Alongside the ICU unit, the hospital has also established a pathology pavilion and a gastro-liver center. According to the source, the initiative seeks to ensure equitable access to healthcare and deliver modern medical services to the general public. It is part of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s election pledge for the Dhaka-17 constituency.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Health and Family Welfare Minister Sakhawat Hossain, Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan, as well as the hospital’s director, doctors, and staff members.

Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) announced that the country experienced no load-shedding for a full week from April 27 to May 3, 2026, as electricity generation matched demand nationwide. Analysis of data from Power Grid Company of Bangladesh (PGCB) confirmed that during this period, daily peak-hour demand ranging between 10,462 and 12,793 megawatts was fully met. The improvement was attributed to sufficient rainfall reducing irrigation needs and stable power plant operations.

BPDB Chairman Md. Rezaul Karim stated that earlier production shortfalls caused by small plant issues had been resolved, allowing supply to meet demand. He emphasized ensuring coal supply as a key priority to sustain uninterrupted generation, noting that one unit of the RNPL coal-based power plant in Patuakhali had begun commercial production and another would join soon. Government measures to conserve electricity, such as limiting decorative lighting and regulating air conditioner use, also contributed to the improvement.

Officials added that continued imports from Adani Power in Jharkhand, India, and increased LNG, HFO, and coal imports helped maintain generation stability. Consumers in Dhaka reported no outages during the week, though brief local interruptions may still occur for maintenance or technical reasons.

Several leaders of the Comilla University (CoU) unit of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal have been accused of threatening Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Haydar Ali on April 29, 2026, to stop the upcoming syndicate and promotion meetings. The alleged incident occurred in the VC’s office when the student leaders reportedly demanded that the syndicate and upgrade sessions remain suspended and warned against holding meetings in Dhaka. The VC responded that university law requires a syndicate meeting every three months, and the delay had already exceeded the legal timeframe.

According to university sources, the last syndicate meeting was held on December 28, 2025, and subsequent sessions were postponed due to pressure and threats from student and teacher groups aligned with the BNP. As a result, promotion processes for 25 faculty members and officers have been stalled. The next syndicate meeting is scheduled for May 7, 2026, with an agenda including faculty promotions, disciplinary actions, and administrative issues.

The accused student leaders denied issuing any threats, claiming their discussion with the VC focused on student transport and safety concerns rather than syndicate matters.

A Dakhil examination candidate named Brishti Akter was expelled after being caught cheating on CCTV at the Hasina Gazi Girls High School venue center in Bakshiganj, Jamalpur. The incident occurred on Tuesday, May 5, during the English First Paper exam under the Khayer Uddin Fazil Madrasa center. The center secretary, Rafiqul Islam, confirmed the expulsion.

According to the report, the cheating was detected through CCTV monitoring, after which the Upazila ICT Officer, Khairul Bashar, informed the Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Murad Hossain. The UNO immediately instructed the center secretary to expel the student, and the order was executed. The expelled student was a candidate from Airmari Dakhil Madrasa.

UNO Murad Hossain stated that no student will be able to get away with cheating in any examination center, emphasizing strict monitoring through CCTV surveillance.

Assistant Attorney General Md. Tarikul Islam has resigned from his post. On Tuesday, he submitted his resignation letter to the Attorney General, stating his intention to contest for the position of Joint Secretary in the upcoming Supreme Court Bar Association election.

In his resignation letter, Tarikul Islam explained that he decided to step down in order to participate as a candidate in the 2026–27 Supreme Court Bar Association election. He also requested the Attorney General to accept his resignation through the proper procedure.

The two-day election for the Supreme Court Bar Association is scheduled to take place on May 13 and 14, 2026.

BNP National Standing Committee member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy stated that Bangladesh’s relationship with India will remain the same regardless of which party comes to power in India. He made the remarks on Tuesday at the capital’s Zia Udyan after paying tribute to former President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, accompanied by party leaders and activists.

The event was organized to mark the oath-taking of Advocate Nipun Roy Chowdhury as a Member of Parliament from a reserved women’s seat. Leaders from Dhaka district and South Keraniganj BNP, along with affiliated organizations, attended the program. Roy emphasized that Bangladesh values its independence and sovereignty, and therefore its relations with India will not depend on political changes there. He also congratulated the newly elected Indian leaders.

Nipun Roy Chowdhury expressed gratitude to BNP Chairperson and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman for her nomination and pledged to work for public welfare. She said the party’s foreign policy would prioritize the interests of the Bangladeshi people.

Thousands of acres of farmland in Dhamrai, Dhaka, have been submerged due to severe waterlogging caused by the absence of proper drainage systems. Local farmers and representatives allege that unplanned industrial expansion and landfilling by factory owners have blocked natural water flow, leaving mustard and paddy fields underwater across three villages. The affected areas include parts of Somvag Union, where hundreds of farmers are unable to cultivate crops.

According to local accounts, the problem worsened as industrial establishments and roads expanded along both sides of the Dhaka–Aricha Highway, filling and occupying canals such as the historic Gazikhali canal. Farmers report that around 5,000 acres of land remain flooded, drastically reducing agricultural output. Union Parishad member Jahangir Alam and chairman candidate Abul Hossain both emphasized the urgent need for drainage restoration to revive crop production.

Upazila Agriculture Officer Arifur Rahman confirmed that unplanned industrialization and canal encroachment caused the waterlogging. Upazila Executive Officer Al-Mamun stated that a major project is required to re-excavate the canal and pledged to coordinate with highway officials to prevent further agricultural losses.

Two people, including a child, were killed in a road accident in Uzirpur upazila of Barishal on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred at the Joysree bus stand area on the Dhaka-Barishal highway when a Barishal-bound Hanif Paribahan bus, reportedly moving at high speed, hit two pedestrians crossing the road. The victims, identified as Roksona Yasmin, aged 63, and her seven-year-old granddaughter Arfa, were taken to Uzirpur Upazila Health Complex, where doctors declared them dead.

According to police and eyewitnesses, the bus was traveling recklessly when it struck the pedestrians. The deceased were residents of the Joysree area in Uzirpur. Uzirpur Model Police Station’s officer-in-charge Rakibul Islam stated that traffic movement on the highway has since returned to normal. Highway police confirmed that an investigation is underway and necessary legal steps are being processed.

Authorities have not yet provided further details about the driver or any arrests related to the incident.

Prime Minister’s Information and Broadcasting Adviser Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman announced that the government will investigate why measles vaccines were not administered during the interim government period. He made the statement on Tuesday at the Secretariat during a weekly briefing in response to reporters’ questions. The investigation aims to determine whether any negligence by the interim administration contributed to the deaths of over three hundred children showing measles symptoms.

Rahman stated that 16.1 million children aged six months to under five years have received the vaccine, reaching 89 percent of the target, and full coverage is expected within days. He added that health departments have begun preparations to combat dengue outbreaks. This week, 2.2 million additional mixing syringes arrived in the country with support from UNICEF and Gavi for the ongoing measles-rubella vaccination campaign.

He also discussed government initiatives to improve public transport management in Dhaka, including plans for electric buses and the introduction of an ETC system on the Dhaka Elevated Expressway.

A family in Nabiganj, Habiganj, has reported receiving death threats from human traffickers holding their son, Raihan Chowdhury, captive in Libya. On Monday evening, traffickers Shamim and Rakib allegedly called Raihan’s father, Abu Taher Chowdhury, warning that his son would be killed and his body dumped at sea if he opposed the bail of Shamim’s father, Nazrul Islam, in a human trafficking case scheduled for May 11 at the Habiganj District Judge Court. The threats followed a court letter asking Abu Taher to attend the hearing and state any objections to the bail.

Raihan was reportedly detained in Libya after being promised travel to Italy. The traffickers allegedly extorted Tk 2.7 million in ransom but continued to demand another Tk 2.5 million, torturing him and threatening further harm. He has been missing for 43 days. Abu Taher said he filed the trafficking case but is now under pressure to withdraw it. CID’s Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Cell in Dhaka confirmed awareness of the case and said steps are being taken to prevent the accused from fleeing abroad.

Authorities stated they have begun procedures to act against both domestic and overseas suspects once case documents are received.