Police in Nikli upazila of Kishoreganj recovered the hanging body of a young man on Wednesday morning. The deceased was identified as Linkon Bormon, 20, son of Sukhen Bormon from Bormonpara village under Nikli Sadar Union. Locals discovered the body hanging from a scarf tied to a beam on the veranda of a room at the Nikli cremation ground around 10 a.m. and informed the police. Officers arrived at the scene and recovered the body. Nikli Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md Rafiqul Islam stated that an inquest report was prepared and the body was sent to the district hospital for autopsy. He added that the victim’s father, Sukhen Bormon, filed an unnatural death case with the police station. No further details about the cause of death or possible circumstances were provided in the report.

The president of Feni Government College Chhatra Dal, Nomanul Haque Noman, has been expelled from his organizational post after a phone conversation surfaced in which he allegedly demanded money and threatened to obstruct vehicle movement. The decision was announced on Tuesday, March 24, through a statement signed by the central Chhatra Dal office secretary Md. Jahangir Alam. The statement cited a specific breach of organizational discipline as the reason for his removal. According to the announcement, senior vice president Mahmudul Hasan Bhuiyan has been appointed acting president of the college unit, with the decision taking immediate effect to maintain organizational continuity. The expulsion was approved by central Chhatra Dal president Rakibul Islam Rakib and general secretary Nasir Uddin Nasir. The leaked four-minute audio clip, which went viral on social media, captured Noman allegedly demanding Tk 16,000 from another Chhatra Dal leader, Ifthekhar Tahad Iftu, for transporting soil through a local road. The incident sparked widespread discussion and criticism across Feni district.

A young man died after falling from a train in the Magurchhara area of Kamalganj upazila, Moulvibazar, on Wednesday morning, March 25, 2026. His body was recovered near bridge number 168 adjacent to Bhanugach Railway Station. Locals discovered the body under a railway bridge along the Srimangal–Bhanugach route and informed Kamalganj police, who then notified the Srimangal Railway Police. Kamalganj Police Officer-in-Charge Abdul Awal said he visited the scene and handed the case over to the railway police. Officers recovered a shoe and some loose money from the site. The deceased, identified as Jubayer Ahmed, 20, of Saroibari village in Kamalganj Sadar Union, had a severe injury on the right side of his face. Preliminary findings suggest he fell from a moving train. The exact cause of the incident remains unknown, and law enforcement authorities have launched an investigation to determine how the accident occurred.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh has decided to instruct all public and private universities to ensure free Wi-Fi facilities within the shortest possible time. The directive, now in its final stage of issuance, aims to provide free internet access across campuses. The decision was made at a meeting held on Wednesday at the UGC office, chaired by UGC Chairman Dr. Mamun Ahmed, with participation from UGC members, officials from the Higher Education Improvement Transformation (HEIT) project, and the Bangladesh Research and Education Network (BdREN). According to the meeting, universities will be directed to provide free Wi-Fi in libraries, common rooms, and cafeterias within 60 working days. BdREN will assist in implementing the initiative, which will later be expanded to residential halls and other educational and research facilities. The move aligns with the government’s election pledge to expand digital facilities in education, support students’ learning and research, and reduce digital inequality. UGC officials were also instructed to develop student-friendly digital infrastructure across higher education institutions to strengthen the country’s digital education ecosystem.

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee has launched her party’s campaign for the upcoming state assembly elections from the northern region of the state. On Wednesday, she addressed two public meetings in Jalpaiguri district and one in Darjeeling district, where she described the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as 'politically blind'. During her speech in Maynaguri, Banerjee also accused the Election Commission of bias alongside her criticism of the BJP. Separately, Trinamool Congress’s All India General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee made similar allegations against the Election Commission while speaking at a rally in Nandigram. The BJP and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) had already begun their election campaigns earlier. On the same day, West Bengal’s Leader of the Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, addressed a workers’ meeting in Ramnagar, East Medinipur, where he blamed the Trinamool Congress government for the deterioration of women’s safety in the state.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Jahir Uddin Swapan has stated that Bangladesh is not facing any fuel crisis and that the government has no plan to increase fuel prices. He made the remarks on Wednesday morning during a press conference marking the government’s first month in office. The minister urged citizens not to panic or purchase extra fuel unnecessarily. Swapan acknowledged that Bangladesh, like other countries, is facing challenges due to the conflict in the Middle East. However, he emphasized that the domestic fuel supply remains stable. His comments came amid public speculation about possible price adjustments following global tensions. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman chaired a special meeting at the Secretariat to discuss measures for managing the country’s fuel situation, according to information released by the Prime Minister’s Office.

The United States and Iran appear to be running out of options to end their escalating conflict, despite repeated claims from Washington and Tel Aviv that Iran’s military capacity has been crippled. Recent reports indicate that Iran launched two missiles toward the U.S.-U.K. base at Diego Garcia, raising new concerns about its missile range. The attacks followed a series of strikes between Iran and Israel, including Iranian attacks on Israel’s Dimona area and Israeli retaliation near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear site. Uncertainty surrounds Iran’s leadership after the reported death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with his son Mojtaba Khamenei named successor but yet to appear publicly. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump set a 48-hour deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to destroy Iranian power plants if ignored. Hours before the deadline, he announced a five-day suspension of planned strikes, citing “productive talks.” Both sides now face limited strategic choices. Iran’s internal pressures and the U.S.-Israel reliance on airstrikes leave little room for de-escalation, raising fears of a prolonged and destructive standoff across the region.

Senior Supreme Court lawyer Barrister Ruhul Kudduz Kajol has been appointed as the 18th Attorney General of Bangladesh. The Ministry of Law issued a notification on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, confirming his appointment. He replaces Asaduzzaman, who resigned from the post after being elected as a Member of Parliament under the BNP nomination and later became the Minister for Law in Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s cabinet. Barrister Kajol is a senior advocate of the Supreme Court, a former secretary of the Supreme Court Bar Association, and chairman of the executive committee of the Bangladesh Bar Council. He also serves as a senior joint secretary of the BNP-backed Nationalist Lawyers’ Forum and is a member of the BNP’s National Executive Committee. A graduate of the University of Dhaka’s law department, Kajol began his legal career in 1995 and joined the Supreme Court Bar Association in 1996. He previously worked as a diplomatic officer at the Bangladesh High Commission in London from 2003 to 2006 and was recognized as a senior advocate by the Appellate Division in 2023.

A passenger bus lost control and fell into the Padma River at the Daulatdia ferry terminal in Rajbari’s Goalanda upazila on Wednesday around 5:30 p.m. The bus, belonging to Souhardya Paribahan, was attempting to board pontoon number 3 when it slipped into the river. Seven injured passengers were taken to Goalanda Upazila Health Complex, while 45 others remain missing. Local sources said the bus had departed from Kumarkhali in Kushtia earlier in the afternoon with 56 passengers, most of whom were returning to their workplaces after the Eid holidays. A local resident named Rajib claimed that four bodies had been recovered so far. Rescue operations began after the salvage vessel Hamza reached the site, but neither the submerged bus nor additional passengers had been found at the time of reporting. Officials from BIWTC, Goalanda Ghat Police Station, and the Fire Service and Civil Defence could not be reached for comment due to ongoing rescue efforts. Authorities continued search and recovery operations late into the evening, with uncertainty remaining over the fate of the missing passengers.

Shakira’s concert scheduled for April 1 in Doha has been postponed due to instability across the Middle East linked to the ongoing Iran war context. The announcement was made through a social media post by the tourism website 'Visit Qatar'. In addition, the Afflinitez Music Festival in Abu Dhabi, where Shakira and the Jonas Brothers were expected to perform, has also been postponed until November this year, according to the ticketing platform 'Platinum List'. The decisions reflect growing uncertainty surrounding large public events in the region. Both postponements highlight the impact of regional tensions on entertainment and tourism activities, though no new dates beyond November have been confirmed.

Bangladesh’s Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced that Switzerland has assured cooperation in recovering laundered money and supporting police reforms. The assurance came during a meeting at the Home Ministry in Dhaka between the minister and Swiss Ambassador Reto Renggli. The two discussed law and order, counterterrorism, parliamentary democracy, financial reforms, anti-money laundering measures, digital fraud prevention, and mutual legal assistance. During the meeting, the Swiss envoy offered technical and strategic support for enhancing police capacity and reform initiatives. He also emphasized the importance of an effective parliament and peaceful political dialogue. The minister highlighted the government’s priority on improving law and order and practicing genuine parliamentary democracy, while criticizing past misuse of police power. Both sides agreed on the need for stronger cooperation to combat digital scams and ensure financial stability. The Home Minister also met separately with Christian Holtz, the UNODC Regional Director for South Asia, to discuss related issues of crime and security cooperation.

A new digital platform called the 'Live Fuel Monitoring System' has been launched in Fatikchhari, Chattogram, to reduce public inconvenience caused by fuel supply shortages. Through this system, users can check via smartphone which fuel stations currently have supplies, where deliveries are ongoing, and the latest stock status. The initiative aims to save time and effort for residents who previously had to wait in long lines or return empty-handed. According to the Fatikchhari Upazila administration, the system will enhance transparency and discipline in fuel management while improving public service efficiency. The platform was voluntarily developed by local technology entrepreneur Injamam Apu (Space Kahaf) with technical support from Fatikchhari Dot Com. Upazila Executive Officer Said Mohammad Ibrahim described the system as an easy and effective service that strengthens accountability and modernizes local service delivery. Users can access the platform through a designated website on their smartphones to view real-time information on fuel availability, delivery schedules, and stock conditions across different pumps in Fatikchhari.

A passenger bus of Souhardo Paribahan lost control and fell into the Padma River at Daulatdia ferry terminal in Rajbari’s Goaland upazila on Wednesday, March 25, around 5:30 p.m. The incident occurred near pontoon number 3, and several passengers are feared dead or missing. Some passengers managed to swim ashore, while many others reportedly sank into the river. Local residents gathered at the site as rescue operations began. Fire Service and police personnel arrived at the scene shortly after the accident. According to Rajbari Fire Service’s Deputy Assistant Director Dewan Sohel Rana, the bus lost control while attempting to board the ferry and plunged into the river. Diving teams from Paturia and Aricha terminals were on their way to join the rescue efforts. Authorities have not yet confirmed the number of casualties or the total number of passengers on board. Rescue operations were ongoing at the time of reporting.

State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shah Alam has stated that there is no plan to appoint administrators in municipalities and upazila parishads. He said the ministry will soon hold elections in local government institutions where ADCs and UNOs are currently serving as administrators. Those elected by public vote will represent the institutions. The minister made these remarks on Wednesday afternoon while speaking to journalists after inspecting the construction of an approach road to a bridge in Shahjahanpur Union of Chapainawabganj Sadar upazila. He added that the bridge, built at a cost of Tk 8 crore, remains unusable due to the absence of the approach road. After the matter came to the attention of the Prime Minister, he was instructed to visit the site and take steps to make it suitable for public use. Accordingly, a seven-member committee headed by an additional secretary of the ministry has been formed to address the issue. Local MP Nurul Islam Bulbul, Rajshahi City Corporation Administrator Mahfuzur Rahman Riton, and other officials were present during the visit.

Barrister Md. Ruhul Kudduz Kajol has been appointed as the 18th Attorney General of Bangladesh. The appointment was confirmed by the Ministry of Law on Wednesday afternoon, with an official notification expected later in the day. Kajol, who currently serves as the elected secretary of the Supreme Court Bar Association, chairman of the Bangladesh Bar Council’s executive committee, and a member of the BNP National Executive Committee, expressed gratitude and pledged to fulfill his duties responsibly. Kajol is a former student of the University of Dhaka’s Department of Law and became a member of the Supreme Court Bar Association in 1996. He also has prior experience in journalism. His appointment follows the resignation of former Attorney General Md. Asaduzzaman, who stepped down on December 27 citing personal reasons before being elected as a Member of Parliament and later assuming the role of Law Minister. The official notification of Kajol’s appointment is expected to be issued soon, marking a new phase in the leadership of the Attorney General’s Office.