An Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Bagher Ghalibaf has arrived in Pakistan to hold discussions with U.S. representatives headed by Vice President J.D. Vance, according to a Wall Street Journal report on April 10, 2026. The talks are expected to take place in Islamabad, though uncertainty remains over whether they will proceed. The main point of contention stems from Lebanon’s exclusion from a recent ceasefire between Iran and the United States. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who mediated the truce, announced that Lebanon would be covered by the ceasefire. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later declared that Lebanon was not included, followed by Israeli military strikes that killed over 200 people and injured around 1,200. Iran has since demanded that attacks on Lebanon stop before any dialogue with the U.S. can continue. Israeli media outlet Kan reported that Iran has suspended its planned talks with the U.S. in Islamabad, as Tehran insists on including Lebanon in the ceasefire framework.

Police in Bhanga upazila of Faridpur district arrested two fugitives on Thursday night by disguising themselves as farmers. The detainees were identified as Kawser Sheikh, a known drug dealer and member of a highway robbery gang from Paschim Hasamdia area of Bhanga municipality, and Khabir Matubbar, a Nasimon driver from Purbo Sadordi village under Chumurdi union. Both had been absconding in separate criminal cases. According to police sources, Khabir Matubbar was wanted in a 2025 case filed at Magura Police Station, while Kawser Sheikh was a fugitive in a regular case under Bhanga Police Station. Despite continuous efforts, police had failed to capture them earlier due to their frequent change of locations. Sub-Inspector Ataur Rahman and Assistant Sub-Inspector Azizul of Bhanga Police Station conducted the special operation that led to their arrest. The operation ended a prolonged search for the two accused individuals.

Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis organized a protest rally and procession in Dhaka on Friday as part of its nationwide program demanding full implementation of the recent referendum verdict. The demonstration took place after Friday prayers at the north gate of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque. During the pre-procession rally, party Secretary General Maulana Jalaluddin Ahmad stated that around 70 percent of voters supported the 'yes' option in the February 12 referendum held alongside the national election. He accused the government of delaying the implementation of the people's decision and urged the BNP-led government to act immediately in line with public expectations. Ahmad warned that if the demand is ignored, the party, along with an eleven-party alliance, would intensify its movement. Leaders from the party’s central and Dhaka metropolitan units also addressed the gathering. Similar protests were held across the country on the same day.

A fatal road accident occurred on Friday morning, April 10, 2026, in the Salandar area of Thakurgaon Sadar upazila when a BRTC bus and a pickup truck collided head-on on the Dhaka-Panchagarh highway. One person was killed and three others were injured in the crash. The injured were admitted to Thakurgaon Sadar Hospital for treatment. According to Thakurgaon Police Station Officer-in-Charge Monir Hossain, the BRTC bus was traveling from Panchagarh to Rangpur, while the tile-laden pickup was heading from Dhaka to Panchagarh. The collision took place at Singpara in Salandar. The deceased, a tile company employee, was critically injured and later declared dead at Thakurgaon 250-bed General Hospital. His identity has not yet been confirmed. The bus helper and the pickup driver were among the injured. After receiving initial treatment, they were referred to Rangpur Medical College Hospital for advanced care.

Finance Minister Amir Khasru stated that rebuilding public trust has become a major challenge for the new BNP-led government. He made the remarks on Friday, April 10, during a statement under Rule 300 in the National Parliament, which began its session earlier that morning under the chairmanship of Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed. Khasru said the government assumed office at a time when nearly all economic indicators are under pressure. In his address, Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury acknowledged that the economic challenges are deep and multidimensional but expressed hope that good governance, reforms, and public participation could help overcome the situation. He criticized the previous government for corruption and mismanagement, claiming that mega projects failed to deliver expected benefits and led to large-scale capital flight. He argued that the economy had lost its industrial momentum, resulting in reduced employment and productivity. The minister also emphasized the current government’s commitment to building a developed, dignified, and equitable state, outlining its guiding philosophy and policy direction to the nation.

The Speaker of the National Parliament has approved an additional 100 seats for students in the visitors’ gallery, following a request from Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milan MP. Previously, 50 seats were reserved for students under 12 years of age. With this expansion, a total of 150 seats will now be available for students to observe parliamentary proceedings directly. According to the minister, the initiative aims to familiarize younger generations with parliamentary and democratic practices. He referenced the late President Ziaur Rahman’s efforts to engage students in learning about the nation’s resources and potential. The minister expressed his desire for Generation Z to become more knowledgeable and politically aware about the state. National Parliament Secretary Md. Golam Sarwar Bhuiyan welcomed the initiative, noting that students visiting the parliament will receive briefings about its operations before sessions begin. This will help them learn about the architecture, history, and traditions of the country’s legislature.

A Bangladeshi man named Saleh Ahmed Joydhar, aged 30, was shot dead by an Indian Khasi on Thursday afternoon near the Kalairag (Kawar Tuck) border area of Companiganj upazila in Sylhet. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. on the Indian side of the border. According to the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), three Bangladeshi nationals had crossed about one kilometer into India and entered a Khasi betel nut plantation between Chongket and Markan gardens. The Indian Khasi reportedly fired several rounds from a shotgun, suspecting them of theft, killing Saleh on the spot. His companions later brought his body back to Bangladesh. BGB stated that the three men involved had previously been linked to smuggling activities. Earlier, on April 1, another Bangladeshi named Saddam Hossain went missing after crossing into India from the Utma border area of the same upazila. Police confirmed that Saleh’s body has been recovered and sent for post-mortem examination. The incidents have raised renewed concern over cross-border safety and illegal movement along the Sylhet frontier.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that his country has helped several Middle Eastern nations shoot down Iranian-made Shahed drones. Zelensky made the remarks following his visit to the Middle East last week, highlighting Ukraine’s role in countering the drones that Iran supplies to Russia. According to Zelensky’s post on social media platform X, Ukraine deployed military experts to the Middle East, including interceptor drone and electronic warfare specialists. These teams demonstrated how to operate interceptors and successfully destroyed Iranian Shahed drones in multiple countries. Zelensky described the outcome as a success. The report, citing Al Jazeera, underscores Ukraine’s growing involvement in assisting other nations with drone defense, drawing on its extensive experience combating Shahed drones in its own conflict with Russia.

Bangladesh’s Prime Minister’s Adviser on Education, Labour and Employment, Mahdi Amin, held a bilateral meeting with Malaysia’s Minister of Higher Education, Zambry Abdul Kadir, in Putrajaya. The discussion focused on enhancing cooperation in higher education, research, skills development, and workforce mobility, with particular emphasis on expanding scholarship opportunities and improving the integration of Bangladeshi students in Malaysian society. Bangladesh’s Ministers for Expatriates’ Welfare and Labour were also present at the meeting. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to advancing bilateral relations in education and skills development. Malaysia recognized the mandate of Bangladesh’s newly elected government led by Prime Minister Tareq Rahman and expressed readiness to deepen institutional engagement under new policies. Mahdi Amin highlighted the importance of expanding international education opportunities to strengthen Bangladesh’s global human resource competitiveness and called for a structured scholarship system ensuring academic excellence, welfare, and social inclusion for Bangladeshi students in Malaysia. The meeting concluded with mutual understanding to reinforce scholarship frameworks, improve student support systems, and deepen long-term educational and social ties between the two countries, contributing to a sustainable knowledge-based partnership.

France and Pakistan have voiced deep concern over Israel’s continued attacks in Lebanon and what they described as violations of a declared ceasefire. The issue was discussed during a phone call on Friday morning between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. According to a statement from Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry, both ministers emphasized the need for full implementation and respect for the ceasefire to restore stability in Lebanon. Pakistan had previously acted as a mediator in the recent ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, claiming that Lebanon was included in the deal. France also supported including Lebanon in the ceasefire framework. However, the United States and Israel rejected this claim, asserting that the Iran-U.S. understanding had no connection to the Lebanese situation. The Israeli airstrikes, launched just hours after the ceasefire announcement, killed at least 254 people, including women and children. Both France and Pakistan warned that continued Israeli attacks could undermine Pakistan’s mediating role and jeopardize the broader peace process. They called on the international community to take swift and effective action to address the escalating crisis.

Uncertainty surrounds the planned talks between the United States and Iran over ending the ongoing war, though Pakistan is fully preparing to host the meeting in Islamabad. Representatives from Washington and Tehran are expected to meet in the Pakistani capital, where strict security measures have been implemented, including road closures around the Red Zone that houses government buildings and embassies. According to BBC correspondent Lyse Doucet, a senior Iranian foreign ministry official said the meeting has not yet been finalized. Reports that an Iranian delegation had already arrived in Islamabad were denied, and related social media posts were removed. Despite this, Pakistan’s preparations suggest that the talks may proceed as planned. Iran’s Tasnim news agency, which is close to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported that discussions will not take place until a ceasefire is achieved in Lebanon. Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh reiterated this position in an interview with the BBC’s ‘Today’ program.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei released a new written statement through state media on Thursday night, his first public message since assuming leadership after the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, at the start of the war. In the statement, Mojtaba warned that Iran would seek justice for every martyr killed in joint US-Israeli attacks and vowed to demand compensation for losses and injuries. The message called on Iran’s supporters to take to the streets, asserting that public voices could influence negotiations. It emphasized that Iran never sought war and still does not, but would not retreat from defending its legitimate rights. The statement also mentioned that Iran would take the management of the Strait of Hormuz to a new stage, though no details were provided. Meanwhile, US and Iranian representatives are scheduled to meet in Islamabad on Friday to discuss the ceasefire, according to The Guardian.

Farmers in the haor areas of Kishoreganj, including Austagram, Itna, and Mithamain, are facing uncertainty over harvesting and transporting Boro rice due to a severe fuel shortage. The crisis, reported on April 10, 2026, stems from rising diesel prices influenced by international instability. Farmers fear that without timely fuel supply, harvesting and storage will be severely disrupted, increasing production costs and threatening the local agricultural economy. According to the Department of Agricultural Extension, 67,230 hectares of land in the three upazilas have been cultivated with local, Ufshi, and hybrid rice varieties. About 70 percent of the harvest depends on combine harvesters, requiring an estimated 1.65 million liters of diesel. However, local traders report inadequate supply, forcing them to buy diesel at 8 to 10 taka above the official price. Farmers have urged the government to ensure adequate and affordable fuel distribution in the haor areas. Officials said they have already informed higher authorities about the reduced fuel supply this year and requested measures to stabilize prices and maintain normal supply during the ongoing harvest season.

Israel has reported that 24 people were killed and more than 7,000 injured following a series of missile attacks launched by Iran during ongoing hostilities. According to the Times of Israel, Iran fired around 650 ballistic missiles toward Israel, many carrying cluster bomb warheads that caused widespread damage across populated areas. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that more than half of the missiles contained cluster bomb warheads, dispersing numerous small explosives over wide regions. Among the dead were 20 civilians and foreign nationals inside Israel, as well as four Palestinians in the West Bank. The Israeli Health Ministry confirmed the casualty figures. The report detailed that Iran launched about 80 missiles on the first day of the conflict, 60 on the second, and 30 on the third, continuing with 10 to 20 missiles daily in subsequent weeks. At least 16 warhead-equipped missiles struck populated areas, causing significant destruction.

Jamaat-e-Islami held a protest rally and procession in Dhaka demanding the cancellation of the Bogura by-election and the suspended Sherpur constituency election. The demonstration took place on Friday after Juma prayers at the north gate of the National Mosque Baitul Mukarram, with Jamaat Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar attending as the chief guest. The party alleged widespread vote rigging, attacks on polling centers, and assaults on its activists during the elections. During his speech, Mia Golam Porwar stated that the elections in Bogura and Sherpur proved that no election under a partisan government can be fair. He claimed that the ruling party’s misconduct surpassed even controversial elections from previous administrations. Jamaat demanded new election schedules for both constituencies and the arrest and punishment of those involved in attacks on its members. The rally was presided over by Dhaka North Jamaat Ameer Muhammad Selim Uddin and attended by several central and metropolitan leaders. Following the gathering, participants marched through various streets in Dhaka.