A rural businessman named Ziaul Haque from Cox’s Bazar has allegedly been targeted with a series of false cases aimed at seizing his shrimp farms. According to his wife, Nishat Tajnim Reshmi, a group led by Awami League leader Waz Karim Babul has filed more than 30 fabricated cases against her husband over the past three years. She claims the group, consisting of local criminals and political beneficiaries, is attempting to take control of their legally leased shrimp and salt fields in the Choufaldandi area. Reshmi stated that the family’s livelihood and that of many workers depend on the business, which was established through a valid lease from local landowner Mostak Ahmed Chowdhury. She alleged that the police recently accepted a case against her husband instead of charging an armed suspect caught by locals. Ziaul Haque’s mother, Matiunnesa, also said the lease was legitimate and accused the group of trying to occupy the land while the owner was abroad. Cox’s Bazar Sadar Model Police Station’s officer-in-charge Mohammad Sami Uddin said two cases have been filed and that the investigation will determine the actual offenders.

The CIA used a previously undisclosed technology called “Ghost Murmur” to locate and rescue an American airman shot down in southern Iran, according to The Post. The system, employing long-range quantum magnetometry and artificial intelligence, detects the electromagnetic fingerprint of a human heartbeat and isolates it from background noise. This marked the tool’s first operational use, and both President Trump and CIA Director John Ratcliffe referenced it during a White House briefing. The airman, identified publicly only as “Dude 44 Bravo,” survived two days in a mountain crevice before being found. Sources told The Post that Ghost Murmur was developed by Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works division and had been tested on Black Hawk helicopters for potential use on F-35 jets. The barren desert terrain provided ideal conditions for the technology’s debut, with minimal electromagnetic interference and strong thermal contrast aiding detection. The system’s sensitivity stems from advances in quantum magnetometry using synthetic diamond sensors, though it requires significant processing time and works best in low-clutter environments. The CIA’s success in confirming the airman’s survival triggered the mission’s execution phase, with Trump praising the agency’s performance and hinting at the classified nature of the technology.

The Bangladesh Parliament has passed the July Uprising Protection and Liability Determination Bill 2026. The bill was introduced by Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday, April 8, and was approved unanimously by voice vote. The legislation provides legal immunity to participants of the July uprising by enabling the withdrawal of all civil and criminal cases filed against them. According to the law, all related allegations will be annulled following prescribed procedures, and no new legal action can be initiated against individuals involved in the uprising. This effectively grants full legal protection to those associated with the event. Earlier, the Parliament also passed the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Ordinance Bill 2026, which legally allows the government to ban any political party or organization accused of involvement in terrorism. This amendment ensures the legal basis for prohibiting political activities of the ousted Awami League.

NCP Member of Parliament Hasnat Abdullah has sharply criticized the formation of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), alleging that it has become politically biased. Speaking in the national parliament on Wednesday during discussions on the 'July Uprising (Protection and Liability Determination) Bill,' he claimed that the BCB is no longer a national institution but has turned into a partisan entity. Abdullah also demanded that the Human Rights Commission Ordinance be passed as a bill before approving the current legislation. He accused the government of politicizing constitutional institutions, citing examples such as the Bangladesh Bank and the cricket board. In response, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed countered that former interim government sports adviser Asif Mahmud had exercised government powers over councilors and conducted a one-sided voting process for the cricket board while a related High Court petition remained pending. The exchange highlighted growing political tensions over control of national institutions, with the BCB becoming a focal point of debate in parliament.

Two separate hearings were held in Chattogram on Tuesday concerning expelled ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das, who is currently in jail in a sedition case. The hearings took place at the Chattogram Metropolitan Magistrate Court-2, where a petition was filed to show his arrest in a land-grabbing, vandalism, and looting case filed by former minister Mir Mohammad Nasir Uddin. The case, lodged in 2023, accuses Chinmoy Krishna Das and six others of damaging property and looting fish from a pond on land owned by the plaintiff in Hathazari’s Mekhal Union. Although the hearing date was set for April 7, the accused was not produced before the court. The court stated that an order would be issued later, but none had been given at the time of reporting. In a separate case, the Divisional Speedy Trial Tribunal continued cross-examinations in the murder case of lawyer Saiful Islam Alif, but Chinmoy Krishna Das was again not presented before the court. The report notes that 24 of the 39 accused in the murder case were produced, while 14 remain absconding.

A large-scale conflict erupted after the United States and Israel launched major attacks on Iran on February 28, killing the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Tehran retaliated, sparking a regional war that has left thousands dead across the Middle East, with most casualties reported in Iran and Lebanon. According to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), 3,636 people have been killed in Iran since the war began, including more than 150 in attacks on girls’ schools. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies reported at least 1,900 deaths in Iran. Lebanese authorities said 1,530 people, including 129 children, were killed by Israeli strikes since March 2. Three Indonesian UN peacekeepers died in southern Lebanon, while Iraq reported 117 deaths. Israel’s ambulance service confirmed 23 deaths from Iranian and Lebanese missile attacks, and its military reported 11 soldiers killed. The US Central Command said 13 American soldiers were killed and over 300 wounded. Casualties were also reported in the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Palestine, Syria, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and northern Iraq, underscoring the widespread regional impact of the conflict.

Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni announced that the ongoing session of the Bangladesh National Parliament will continue on Friday. He made the statement on Wednesday, April 8, during a break in the current parliamentary session. According to him, 44 ordinances have already been passed as bills, and the parliament aims to resolve all 133 ordinances by Friday. Considering the workload, the decision was made to hold the session on Friday as well. The Chief Whip expressed dissatisfaction over the malfunctioning and mismanagement of the parliament building’s sound system, alleging that the contractors who received the tender had outsourced the work to others. To meet the constitutional requirement of converting 133 ordinances into law, the parliament has been holding two sessions per day since Tuesday, April 7. The continuation of the session on Friday underscores the parliament’s effort to complete legislative obligations within the stipulated timeframe.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has expressed strong protest and condemnation over the dissolution of the elected committee of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the formation of an ad-hoc committee allegedly composed of party loyalists. In a statement issued to the media on Wednesday, Advocate Ehsanul Mahbub Zubair, the party’s central youth and sports affairs chief and assistant secretary general, voiced deep concern over the move. Zubair stated that dissolving the elected BCB committee and forming an ad-hoc body with partisan members is a blatant interference in the internal affairs of a sports organization. He described the action as contrary to democratic practices, values, and the rule of law, emphasizing that such steps are unacceptable in a parliamentary democracy. He further warned that this decision not only undermines good governance in the sports sector but also damages Bangladesh’s image internationally. Zubair called for the immediate cancellation of the ad-hoc committee, respect for the elected body, and the establishment of transparency and accountability in sports administration.

A CNG-run autorickshaw driver named Md. Mamun Farazi, aged 33, was killed after being hit by a speeding passenger bus in Dhaka’s Farmgate area on Wednesday afternoon. The accident occurred around 12:30 p.m. in front of the Daily Star building. Witnesses said a Labbaik Paribahan bus struck the autorickshaw with force, causing the driver to be thrown onto the road. He was taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared him dead at 1:09 p.m. Local residents reportedly detained the bus immediately after the incident. Police confirmed that the body was kept in the hospital morgue and that Tejgaon Police Station had been informed. The victim’s identity was confirmed through his driving license, which showed he was from Hirajhil area of Siddhirganj in Narayanganj and the son of Md. Sikandar Farazi. Authorities have not yet provided further details about the detained bus driver or any ongoing investigation into the fatal collision.

According to data from shipping software company AXS Marine released last night, a total of 1,441 ships were waiting on both sides of the Strait of Hormuz. Of these, 959 vessels were positioned on the western side inside the Gulf, while 621 ships were waiting on the eastern side to either load gas, fuel oil, chemicals, or dry cargo, or to deliver goods to Gulf countries. AXS Marine reported that since the war began on February 28, no LNG carriers have crossed the strait. Many ships had turned off communication systems to conceal their positions and avoid potential attacks. Between March 23 and April 6, only 51 tankers passed through the strait, including 15 carrying crude oil and nine transporting chemicals. Before the conflict, an average of 51 ships crossed the strait daily, indicating a sharp decline in traffic. Before the ceasefire announced last night, Iran allowed ships owned by China, Russia, India, Iraq, and Pakistan to pass. Following diplomatic discussions, Malaysia and Thailand were also granted permission, and on April 2, Philippine-flagged vessels received clearance.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman announced that 10,568 technical and madrasa educational institutions across Bangladesh will receive free Wi-Fi within the next six months. He made the statement on April 8 during the first parliamentary session’s question-and-answer segment, responding to a query from MP Md. Selim Reza of Sirajganj-1. The initiative aims to modernize technical and madrasa education nationwide. Rahman said the government plans to establish technical schools and colleges in every upazila and polytechnic institutes in every district. Alongside free Wi-Fi, smart classrooms, teacher training, and inclusion of technical courses will be introduced to make madrasa education more modern and relevant. The Prime Minister also mentioned plans to expand school feeding programs and install multimedia classrooms in all primary and secondary institutions. To reduce digital inequality, the government will provide free Wi-Fi to 1,500 additional institutions and introduce unique digital IDs for students and teachers. The Bangladesh Computer Council will also launch training programs in fields such as agriculture intelligence, cybersecurity, mobile app development, Python programming, and digital marketing within six months.

Voting for the postponed 13th parliamentary election in Sherpur-3 constituency, covering Sreebardi and Jhenaigati upazilas, will take place tomorrow, Thursday. Authorities have completed all preparations, including the distribution of ballot papers, ballot boxes, and other necessary materials to every polling center. The constituency has 128 polling centers with 751 booths, where 413,377 registered voters are expected to cast their votes. According to Sherpur’s Additional Superintendent of Police (Administration and Finance) Mizanur Rahman Bhuiyan, 32 mobile teams and striking forces will be deployed to ensure security. Each polling center will have five law enforcement officers, while key centers will have six. The election was previously postponed following the death of Jamaat candidate Nuruzzaman Badol on February 12. As per the revised schedule, voting will now be held on April 9. The contesting candidates are Masudur Rahman Masud from Jamaat-e-Islami and Mahmudul Haque Rubel from the BNP.

A Dhaka court has ordered the seizure of former cultural affairs minister and actor Asaduzzaman Noor’s income tax records in connection with a corruption case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The order was issued on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, by Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Sabbir Faiz. Court bench assistant Md Riaz Hossain confirmed the directive. According to the ACC’s petition, Noor is accused of abusing his power for personal gain and unlawfully possessing assets worth 53.71 million taka beyond known income sources. The petition also alleges suspicious transactions totaling 1.58 billion taka across 19 bank and financial institution accounts. The ACC filed the case under the Anti-Corruption Commission Act and the Money Laundering Prevention Act, appointing an investigating officer to lead the inquiry. The court stated that seizing Noor’s complete tax records, including permanent and miscellaneous sections, is necessary for a fair investigation. The documents will be reviewed as part of the ongoing probe.

A retail shop in Crystal Lake, Illinois, known as the 'Trump Truth Store + Hangout,' has temporarily closed due to a sharp decline in customer traffic. Owner Lisa Fleischman announced the closure on Facebook, citing the ongoing Iran war as the main reason for the drop in sales. She said that since President Donald Trump launched 'Operation Epic Fury' against Iran on February 28, sales of political T-shirts, hats, and memorabilia have plummeted. Fleischman told The Chicago Tribune that public interest in items such as red caps, flags, and shirts bearing slogans like 'God, Guns, and Trump' has fallen dramatically. She noted that customers appear uncertain and hesitant to wear such merchandise amid the current conflict. In recent days, she had hinted at the closure, mentioning health issues and considering shifting the business online. Fleischman added that she could no longer cover even half of her rent and was unsure how long she could sustain the business. The store will remain closed until further notice.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Traffic Division conducted a daylong operation on Tuesday in the Gulshan-2, Kakoli, Banani, Chairman Bari, and Amtoli Road areas of the capital. During the drive, 11 traders were fined a total of Tk 78,000 for occupying sidewalks and roads. No arrests were made during the operation, but legal action was taken against those who violated regulations. According to the DMP’s Media and Public Relations Division, the operation was part of an ongoing effort to ensure smooth pedestrian movement and maintain order on city streets. The department stated that eviction drives will continue to uphold traffic discipline and public convenience. The DMP emphasized that such enforcement actions are aimed at keeping public spaces free from illegal encroachments and ensuring safer, more organized urban mobility.