Bangladesh has officially begun uranium loading at the first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Pabna, marking its entry into the global community of nuclear power-producing nations. The ceremony took place on Tuesday inside the plant, attended by Science and Technology Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam, ministry officials, and representatives from Russia’s Rosatom. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi congratulated Bangladesh through a video message, calling it a historic day for the country.

The uranium fuel, which arrived in September 2023, is being loaded into the reactor pressure vessel under strict safety measures. The process is expected to take about 45 days, with trial electricity generation of around 300 megawatts planned by July or August. The plant uses advanced VVER-1200 Generation 3+ reactors, designed for high safety and efficiency. The project, decades in the making, overcame delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war.

Once fully operational, the Rooppur plant will supply 1,200 megawatts per unit, strengthening Bangladesh’s energy security, supporting industrial growth, and contributing to low-carbon sustainable development.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed stated that the army is currently deployed in the field according to existing laws and government requirements. He made the remarks on Tuesday while speaking to reporters after attending the 31st founding anniversary ceremony of the Bangladesh Coast Guard in Agargaon, Dhaka. The minister added that the army would be withdrawn gradually.

Responding to questions about militancy, the minister said there is no militant activity in the country, alleging that the previous fascist government had used the issue as a political tool. He also said he was not aware of a letter from the police headquarters regarding enhanced security at key installations, but noted that security is routinely strengthened during state events.

Earlier in the day, the Coast Guard’s 31st anniversary celebrations began with colorful arrangements at its headquarters in Agargaon.

Bangladesh’s Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir emphasized the need for export diversification, greater market access, and increased investment to strengthen the United States–Bangladesh economic partnership. He made the remarks on Tuesday at a program titled “Strengthening US–Bangladesh Economic Partnership,” organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) at Hotel Sheraton in Dhaka.

The minister noted that while bilateral trade between the two countries continues to grow, Bangladesh remains heavily dependent on the ready-made garment sector, which poses risks. He said the government is prioritizing pharmaceuticals, leather, agricultural products, light engineering, and ICT to expand the export base. He also highlighted the importance of ensuring market access as Bangladesh prepares to graduate from least developed country status by November 2029, seeking US cooperation for a smooth transition.

Muktadir added that although US investment in Bangladesh’s energy sector has been positive, overall investment remains below potential. He underscored opportunities for collaboration in technology transfer, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, fintech, e-commerce, and digital services. US Ambassador Brent T. Christensen and AmCham President Syed Ershad Ahmed also stressed expanding trade and investment cooperation.

Chattogram experienced severe waterlogging on April 28, 2026, after just 6 millimeters of rainfall, submerging several low-lying areas including Probortok Moor, Muradpur, Bakulia, GEC Moor, and Dewanhat. Roads, homes, and shops were inundated, causing major disruptions for residents, pedestrians, and vehicles. The Patenga weather office reported continued rainfall and warned of possible heavy rain, waterlogging, and landslides over the next four days.

Residents expressed anger, noting that despite multi-billion-taka drainage projects claiming over 90 percent completion, the city still suffers from flooding after light rain. The Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) stated that the Chattogram Development Authority (CDA) and the army are implementing the drainage project, with temporary dams placed in several canals for construction work, worsening the situation in affected areas.

CCC Mayor Shahadat Hossain visited flooded zones and urged CDA and the army to remove the dams quickly. CDA Chairman Engineer Nurul Karim said work was planned to finish by May 15 but was delayed by early rainfall. Pumping operations and dam removal have begun to restore water flow and reduce flooding soon.

Police in Bholahat upazila of Chapainawabganj seized an oil-laden vehicle, trolley, and drums during a midnight operation against fuel smuggling. Acting on a tip-off, officers raided the Hero Brick Kiln area in Sonajal Beel around 12:30 a.m. on Monday night. According to police sources, the vehicle had entered the kiln premises from a nearby filling station, where fuel was being unloaded into drums and prepared for transport by trolley. When police arrived, the smugglers fled, leaving behind the vehicles.

Law enforcement recovered eight vehicles, including the oil carrier, trolleys, and locally made engines, and took them to the police station. Abdul Latif, owner of Messrs Bholahat Filling Station, denied involvement, claiming the seized oil did not belong to his station and that his station had a separate allocation from Jamuna Oil Company Limited for the same date. Additional Superintendent of Police (Gomstapur Circle) Md Hasan Tarek confirmed the seizure and said the source of the oil was still under investigation.

Authorities stated that further investigation is underway to identify the origin of the seized fuel and those responsible for the smuggling attempt.

Police in Kaliakoir recovered 570 sacks of looted Kataribhog rice and a truck that had been stolen from Sirajganj. The operation took place on Tuesday afternoon, when officers raided several warehouses in Kaliakoir Bazar and a location in Fulbaria’s KNB Bazar. Two individuals, Liton Sarker and Suman Sarker, were detained in connection with the incident.

According to police and local sources, the rice had been purchased in Sherpur, Bogura, and was being transported to Dhaka when the truck was intercepted at Kodda Mor in Sirajganj. Armed assailants blocked the vehicle with a private car, tied up the driver and helper, and abandoned them in a nearby field before fleeing with the truck. The owner of the rice, Mahbubur Rahman Sohel, filed a complaint with Shimla Police Station.

Based on information from Shimla police, Kaliakoir police used technology to trace and recover the stolen goods. A case is being prepared in connection with the incident.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has expressed deep sorrow and sympathy over two separate fatal accidents in South Sudan and Indonesia. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the party’s Secretary General, Mia Golam Porwar, conveyed condolences following the deaths of 14 people in a plane crash near Juba, the capital of South Sudan, and at least 14 deaths and 84 injuries in a train collision in Bekasi Timur, near Jakarta.

Porwar described the loss of innocent lives in both incidents as tragic and irreparable. He extended condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery for the injured. The statement emphasized that the grief of the bereaved families cannot be compensated in any way.

He further stated that Jamaat-e-Islami shares the sorrow of the victims’ families, as well as the governments and people of both countries, expressing hope that South Sudan and Indonesia will soon overcome the immense losses caused by these disasters.

Prime Minister’s Information and Broadcasting Adviser Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman announced that the nationwide measles-rubella vaccination campaign is ongoing, with 9,423,799 children vaccinated as of the evening of April 27. He shared the update during a briefing at the Secretariat on Tuesday.

The adviser also reported that the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) achieved significant progress over the past two months under the government’s zero-tolerance policy and technology-based border management. Arrests related to border crimes increased by about 700 percent compared to last year, border killings dropped by 75 percent, and drug and smuggling seizures rose by 40 percent. BGB also prevented the smuggling of about 100,000 liters of fuel, a 35 percent improvement from last year, and human trafficking prevention efforts improved by 25 percent.

Dr. Rahman further stated that the first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant will begin fuel loading on April 28, with 300 megawatts expected to join the national grid by mid-August and full capacity of 1,200 megawatts by January. The second unit is expected to connect to the grid by the end of 2027.

The European Union (EU) election observation mission in Bangladesh reported that it found no evidence supporting allegations of vote rigging in Dhaka constituencies during the country’s 13th national parliamentary election. The final report was released on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at a hotel in Dhaka, where mission chief Ivers Ijabss stated that democracy had been established through the election.

Ijabss noted that any complaints could be addressed through legal procedures and said the mission had focused on six key aspects of the electoral process. He emphasized that the election was significant for upholding Bangladesh’s democratic principles and governance standards.

The EU mission had been present in Bangladesh since late the previous year. On February 12, 2026, a total of 223 international observers from all EU member states, as well as from Canada, Norway, and Switzerland, monitored voting activities across all 64 administrative districts of the country.

A poultry farm owner died after being electrocuted while turning on a light switch at his farm in Boalkhali, a border area of Patiya upazila in Chattogram. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. on Tuesday. The deceased, identified as Roni Chowdhury, 35, was the son of Bulbul Chowdhury from Nandipara in the Karaldenga Ahla Darbar Sharif area. Locals took him to Patiya Hospital, where doctors declared him dead upon arrival.

According to hospital sources, Roni was electrocuted when he pressed the switch to turn on the farm’s light. Neighbor Parimal Dey said Roni ran a small-scale poultry farm and had gone there as usual that morning. As the weather darkened, he attempted to switch on the light, unaware that the switch was already electrified. Patiya Upazila Health Officer Dr. Abu Taiyab confirmed that Roni had died before reaching the hospital.

The incident highlights the risks of faulty electrical systems in small farms, though no further investigation details were mentioned in the report.

A 25-kilogram pangas fish caught in the confluence of the Padma and Jamuna rivers was sold for Tk 71,250 at the Daulatdia fish market in Rajbari’s Goalanda upazila. The fish was caught early Tuesday morning by local fisherman Ershad Haldar and his team and later sold through an open auction at Rezaul Mondol’s wholesale shop. Local trader Md. Chandu Molla purchased the fish at Tk 2,800 per kilogram and later sold it in Kushtia’s Poradah area for a small profit.

According to the upazila’s senior fisheries officer Md. Anwarul Islam Pilot, large pangas and other native species are naturally found in the Padma-Jamuna estuary. He emphasized that to sustain fish production, it is essential to stop illegal net use, avoid fishing during breeding seasons, and raise awareness among fishermen.

Officials believe that with proper conservation measures, the chances of catching larger fish in the future will increase.

A motorcyclist was killed and two others were seriously injured after a motorcycle lost control on the Marine Drive road in Teknaf Sadar’s Razar Chhara area of Cox’s Bazar. The accident occurred around 8 a.m. on Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Hossain Ahmad, aged 30. Among the injured, one was identified as Rakib Ullah, 13, son of Abdur Rahim from Razar Chhara village, while the identity of the other injured person has not yet been confirmed.

According to Teknaf Model Police Station’s Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Saiful Islam, police arrived at the scene after receiving information and recovered the body. He said efforts are underway to determine the cause of the accident and confirm the identities of the victims. Legal procedures will be followed after the investigation.

Authorities have not yet disclosed further details about the condition of the injured or the exact reason behind the loss of control.

State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque has called for a united social movement against teenage gangs and drug abuse to protect young people from moral decline. He emphasized coordinated efforts among families, educational institutions, and law enforcement agencies to guide the youth toward positive development. The minister made these remarks on Tuesday at an 'Open House Day' event organized by Rupnagar Police Station in Mirpur, Dhaka.

The event aimed to raise social awareness and strengthen public participation in preventing teenage gangs, eve-teasing, drug use, terrorism, and extremism. Local dignitaries, teachers, parents, students, and community leaders from various professions attended the open discussion session.

Aminul Haque further stated that issues like eve-teasing, terrorism, and extremism are not only legal problems but also reflect social and moral degradation. He stressed the need to engage youth in sports and cultural activities and to build positive leadership to create a safe, humane, and healthy society through collective effort.

A woman in Swarupkathi, Pirojpur, refused to abandon her newborn son born without limbs, despite the father’s insistence to leave the baby. The child was born on April 22 at New Satata Private Hospital, where the father declined to accept the baby or bear medical expenses, citing social shame. The mother, Liza, rejected his demand and took the baby to her father’s home on Tuesday morning after both recovered.

Hospital authorities and attending doctors agreed to cover all medical costs for the newborn, ensuring his stable condition before discharge. The mother expressed her determination to raise and educate her child, emphasizing her unconditional love and responsibility.

The incident has sparked widespread discussion in the local community. Many praised the mother’s courage and compassion while criticizing the father’s refusal. The hospital’s humanitarian support also drew appreciation, turning the story into a symbol of maternal devotion overcoming social stigma.

Prime Minister’s Information and Broadcasting Adviser Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman stated that the government will take firm measures to control militant activities in Bangladesh. Speaking at a press briefing at the Department of Information’s conference center in the Secretariat on Tuesday, he acknowledged that some individuals are involved in militancy and occasionally attempt to become more active, but assured that the government will keep such activities under control.

He noted that there are two extreme narratives about militancy in the country—one claiming Bangladesh is full of militants and another claiming there are none—both of which he described as incorrect. The adviser also announced a strict stance against disinformation, saying that the government will not allow misinformation-based photo cards in the media. He emphasized that the government’s firm position will help reduce such tendencies and that investigations and punishment of past offenders are part of the effort.

Dr. Rahman further stated that those responsible for negligence in the recent measles vaccination issue should face action.