A 60-year-old fish farmer named Shahidullah Mia died while undergoing treatment after being severely injured in an attack by drug dealers in Rupganj, Narayanganj. The incident occurred on April 11 in the Gangannagar Namapara area of Murapara Union, following a dispute with local drug traders. Shahidullah was attacked with hammers, knives, steel pipes, and sharp weapons when he tried to stop drug sales and use near his fish farm. The attackers also allegedly snatched 20,000 taka from him before fleeing. He was first taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital and later transferred to Bangladesh Multicare Hospital in West Rampura, where he died on Wednesday afternoon.

Following his death, Shahidullah’s son-in-law Mozammel Haque Bhuiyan filed a case with Rupganj Police Station, naming four individuals and several unidentified others. The officer-in-charge of Rupganj Police Station, AHM Salauddin, stated that the case will now be treated as a murder case. Police have inspected the scene and are actively working to arrest the suspects.

The incident has sparked anger and tension in the local community, according to residents and police sources.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahiduddin Swapan told parliament that debate with Jamaat-e-Islami will persist until the party adopts an acceptable position on the 1971 genocide. Speaking during discussions on the motion of thanks to the President’s address, he added that disputes over the July movement will also remain unresolved until the Awami League addresses its historical accountability. The session, chaired by Speaker Hafizuddin Ahmed, began at 11 a.m. on Wednesday.

Swapan said the BNP will continue political debate within the framework of the constitution, parliament, and democracy, without allowing it to move beyond those boundaries. He described the 13th National Parliament as historically unique for its diversity and noted that the current political landscape differs from the past two-party structure. He also cited progress in economic indicators such as stock market turnover and remittance growth.

Law Minister Asaduzzaman claimed Jamaat-e-Islami has effectively acknowledged itself as an anti-liberation force under the National Freedom Fighters Council Act 2026. Other ministers and MPs discussed issues including electricity shortages, national unity, education reforms, and calls for implementing Islamic law, reflecting wide-ranging debates across party lines.

A severe nor'wester storm struck Char Zahir Uddin in Tazumuddin upazila of Bhola on Tuesday afternoon, causing extensive damage to the 63 No. Mariam Government Primary School. The storm blew away the school’s tin roof and destroyed classroom furniture, leaving the building in disarray. No casualties were reported as students had been dismissed early when the sky darkened.

Local residents urged immediate repairs to resume classes, emphasizing the disruption to the learning environment. Headteacher Abul Kashem confirmed that the furniture inside was badly damaged but said timely evacuation prevented injuries. School authorities warned that without quick restoration, continuing educational activities would be difficult.

Upazila Primary Education Officer Md. Riaz Alam stated that photos and details of the damage would be sent to higher authorities for emergency funding. He added that once funds are allocated, repairs will begin promptly to restore normal schooling conditions.

A lawyer named Solaiman Haque, aged 38, was killed after being run over by a truck in Panchagarh Sadar upazila on Wednesday, April 29. The accident occurred in the Ahmadnagar area on the Milgate Bazar–Phultala road under Dhakkamara Union. Police and local sources said Solaiman was returning home from Panchagarh on a motorcycle when a truck coming from the opposite direction collided with him. He fell on the road and was crushed under the truck’s wheels, dying on the spot.

The deceased was a resident of Saddarpara in Mareya Bamonhat Union of Boda upazila and a member of the Panchagarh Lawyers’ Association. Police recovered the body and sent it to Panchagarh Modern Sadar Hospital morgue for autopsy. Officer-in-Charge Ashraful Islam of Panchagarh Sadar Police Station said the body would be handed over to the family after the post-mortem. The truck fled the scene, and legal proceedings are underway to locate and seize it.

The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh has made it mandatory to present an education certificate when applying for a National Identity Card (NID), both for new voter registration and for correction requests. The directive, issued on April 29 by the EC’s NID wing, was sent to field-level officials to ensure data accuracy and prevent future complications in identity corrections.

According to the instruction signed by NID Wing Director Saiful Islam, voter registration requires several documents, including the registration form, birth certificate, and proof copy. The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) is now essential, especially for verifying birth dates during data corrections. The EC observed that many field offices were not including SSC certificates in the database, leading to difficulties in verifying applicants’ information. To maintain transparency, applicants with higher education must also submit their highest degree certificates.

Regional and district election officers have been assigned to monitor compliance and conduct random checks. EC officials stated that this initiative will enhance the accuracy of NID data and help prevent identity fraud.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has instructed Cumilla City Corporation Administrator Yusuf Molla Tipu to take immediate measures to resolve waterlogging in the city. The directive came after 126 millimeters of rainfall on Tuesday submerged major roads and several educational institutions, forcing SSC examinees at Cumilla Ishwar Pathsala School to sit for exams in knee-deep water. The administrator confirmed receiving the Prime Minister’s phone call on Wednesday afternoon.

Yusuf Molla Tipu stated that the Prime Minister expressed concern over the situation and emphasized the need for rapid drainage. He reported that overnight operations had been conducted to remove stagnant water and that the city was now free of flooding. The administrator also mentioned identifying and clearing areas prone to water accumulation.

He further criticized irregularities over the past 16 years of city administration, alleging misuse of development funds and neglect in cleaning the Gungarjuri canal, which is crucial for drainage in Cumilla.

A prayer gathering was held in Lakshmipur seeking the recovery of Dr. Muhammad Rezaul Karim, a central executive council member of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and secretary of the party’s Dhaka North unit. The event took place on Wednesday afternoon under the initiative of Chandraganj Thana Jamaat.

The gathering was attended by several local Jamaat leaders, including former district secretary and council member Maulana Faruk Hossain Nurunabi, district council member Professor Abdur Rahman, Chandraganj Thana Ameer Maulana Nur Mohammad Rasel, and Thana Secretary Advocate Rezaul Islam Khan Suman, along with other local leaders. Special prayers were offered for Dr. Karim’s quick recovery and long life, led by Professor Abdur Rahman.

According to the report, Dr. Muhammad Rezaul Karim has been receiving treatment for respiratory complications at Ibn Sina Hospital in Dhaka for over a week. He was previously nominated by Jamaat as a parliamentary candidate for the Lakshmipur-3 (Sadar) constituency.

A top-listed gangster named Titon was shot dead in Dhaka’s New Market area, and his family alleges the killing stemmed from a dispute with another gangster, Picchi Helal, over control of a cattle market in Bhashila. The incident occurred on Tuesday night near Shahnewaz Hall, where unidentified assailants opened fire. Following the autopsy, police handed over Titon’s body to his family, who have since filed a murder case at New Market Police Station.

According to the case statement, Titon’s brother Khondaker Saeed Akhtar Ripon accused eight to nine unidentified individuals of involvement. Ripon said Titon had recently told him about tensions with Helal and others regarding the cattle market lease. Titon had been released on bail in August 2024 after a long imprisonment and had expressed a desire to lead a lawful life. Police have yet to make any arrests in connection with the case.

The case file also mentions that Titon was related to another known gangster, Iman, though Ripon denied any conflict between them. Investigations into the killing are ongoing.

A fisherman named Rajib Sheikh, aged 35, died after being struck by lightning while lifting fishing nets in the Kirtonkhola River at Maizpara area of Japsa Union, Naria upazila, Shariatpur. The incident occurred around 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. According to Naria Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md. Bahar Mia, Rajib was fishing as usual when a sudden lightning strike hit him, causing severe injuries. He fell into the boat and was later taken to Naria Upazila Health Complex, where doctors declared him dead.

Naria Upazila Nirbahi Officer Md. Abdul Kaiyum Khan confirmed the lightning incident and said that the victim’s family received Tk 25,000 in government assistance after officials verified the case and visited the family.

Local authorities have not reported further casualties or damage related to the lightning strike.

State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishraq Hossain warned that the opposition would face downfall if it continued to threaten the government. He made the remarks during the 24th day of discussions on the President’s address in the first session of the 13th National Parliament. Ishraq stated that his government came to power through direct public mandate, not through elections like those of 2008, 2014, 2018, or 2024.

Following Ishraq’s statement, Mohammad Kamal Hossain, the Member of Parliament for Dhaka-5 and a leader of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, responded on Facebook. He wrote that if the opposition’s downfall is being predicted, it means the opposition will come to power in the future, expressing optimism with the phrase “Inshallah.”

The exchange highlights growing political tension between the ruling party and opposition members in the new parliament, as both sides assert their legitimacy and future prospects.

A severe nor'wester accompanied by hail and lightning struck Matlab North in Chandpur on Sunday night, damaging around 445 hectares of farmland, according to preliminary data from the Upazila Agriculture Office. The affected crops include boro paddy, maize, jute, sesame, mung beans, and summer vegetables. The storm followed several days of intense heat, bringing temporary relief but leaving farmers worried about extensive crop losses.

Field visits on Monday revealed that many paddy fields under the Meghna-Dhonagoda irrigation project were ready for harvest, with some farmers already cutting their crops. However, the hailstorm flattened many fields and uprooted trees, disrupting road traffic and electricity supply in several areas. Farmers reported significant damage to ripe paddy, maize, jute, and vegetables, raising concerns about financial losses.

Upazila Agriculture Officer Faisal Mohammad Ali said officials are assessing the exact extent of the damage. Farmers have been advised to move harvested paddy to safe locations and take protective measures for remaining crops.

Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon addressed the National Parliament on Wednesday, speaking directly to students and urging them to focus on their studies. During the discussion on the motion of thanks to the President’s address, he said that cheating, question leaks, and any form of academic fraud would no longer be allowed. His remarks were delivered in a friendly tone, referring to students as 'dear children' and encouraging them to study sincerely.

The minister’s comments come amid growing public attention to his previous statements on exam malpractice, which have recently gone viral on social media. His earlier remarks have also become the subject of online humor and discussion, reflecting the public’s engagement with the issue of academic integrity.

The renewed emphasis on preventing cheating and question leaks signals the ministry’s continued focus on ensuring fairness and transparency in the education system.

A total of 370 campus journalists from various universities and colleges across Bangladesh have condemned the recent attack on members of the Dhaka University Journalists’ Association (DUJA) allegedly carried out by activists of the student wing of a political party. In a joint statement issued after the April 23 incident, they demanded the immediate arrest and exemplary punishment of those involved.

The statement described the assault, which occurred in the Shahbagh area of Dhaka while journalists were on duty, as a direct attack on press freedom and democratic values. It expressed concern that police at Shahbagh Police Station had not yet registered a case and were reportedly reluctant to accept complaints. The journalists argued that such attacks reflect a growing pattern of intimidation against the press and undermine democracy.

The signatories urged Dhaka University authorities to take strict administrative action against the accused students and called on the government to investigate alleged negligence by law enforcement. They reaffirmed that intimidation or violence cannot silence journalists and pledged unity in defending press freedom.

Bangladesh’s women’s hockey team concluded a remarkable campaign at the Asian Games qualifying tournament in Jakarta on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Competing in their first major international event, the team made history by becoming group champions and securing a spot in the final round. However, they fell short in the final, losing 3–1 to Chinese Taipei despite taking an early lead in the first quarter.

Throughout the tournament, Bangladesh displayed strong performances. They defeated Uzbekistan 3–2 and Hong Kong in the group stage, and held Chinese Taipei to a 5–5 draw in their earlier meeting. In the semifinals, they overcame experienced Singapore 3–1 to reach the final, marking a major milestone in their debut appearance.

Although the team could not claim the title, their spirited play and consistent results have opened new possibilities for women’s hockey in Bangladesh, signaling a promising future for the sport in the country.

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has issued a new directive requiring all bank chairmen, managing directors, and directors to sign written pledges against corruption, bribery, money laundering, and fraud. The instruction, sent through an internal letter to banks, mandates that these signed declarations be displayed prominently in office spaces. The BFIU has also provided a fixed format for the pledge.

According to the directive, the move follows concerns over weak corporate governance, loan management, and risk control in recent years, with widespread loan frauds reported in the banking sector. The initiative aims to strengthen ethical standards, accountability, transparency, and anti–money laundering measures across financial institutions.

The BFIU further stated that the pledge and declaration will be required for every new or reappointed chairman, director, or managing director. Customers who face bribery, corruption, or harassment while seeking banking services will be able to report directly to the BFIU.