In Feni’s Chhagalnaiya upazila, two drug-addicted sons allegedly framed their father, Obaidul Haque Majumder, by planting a weapon to implicate him in a criminal case. The incident occurred in Paschim Debpur village under Mohamaya Union. Following the father’s arrest after a Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) raid on April 28, the mother, Sajeda Begum, and other family members fled their home fearing for their lives. Sajeda Begum claimed her sons Rubel and Shiblu, both involved in criminal activities, placed the weapon out of revenge and greed for property. Family members said Rubel and Shiblu had previously assaulted their parents and vandalized their home over property disputes. After being released on bail under their father’s custody, Rubel allegedly pressured him to withdraw a case and later threatened him. Following Obaidul’s detention, the two sons reportedly looted his business, renaming it “Rubel Traders.” RAB inspector Md Fakhruddin Azad Molla confirmed the weapon recovery based on intelligence but said he was unaware of the alleged framing. Police stated that a regular case has been filed and legal action will follow after investigation.

Iran has announced that its ports are ready to provide technical support, supplies, and medical services to commercial ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. The state news agency IRNA reported that the Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) sent an emergency message to ship captains in the Persian Gulf region, assuring access to fuel, food, maintenance equipment, and healthcare at Iranian ports. According to the statement, Tehran’s initiative aims to ensure the safety of sailors and maintain navigational readiness in regional waters. The message will be broadcast three times daily for the next three days through maritime communication networks and the Very High Frequency (VHF) system. The development follows months of heightened tension among Iran, Israel, and the United States. Since February, around 2,000 ships and several thousand sailors have been stranded in the area. Iran’s offer came after U.S. President Donald Trump temporarily suspended the military operation “Project Freedom,” which was intended to extract the vessels.

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Dr. Iftekharuzzaman said that discussions were held with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on restructuring the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to overcome its current stagnation. The meeting took place at the Cabinet Division in the Secretariat, where Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Gani was also present. The Prime Minister agreed in principle to host the International Anti-Corruption Conference in Bangladesh in 2028. According to Dr. Iftekharuzzaman, the discussion focused on two main issues: implementing the government’s election manifesto and commitments on good governance and anti-corruption, and TIB’s recommendations for achieving these goals. He stated that the Prime Minister listened positively to TIB’s proposals and expressed agreement with most of them. The biennial International Anti-Corruption Conference is scheduled this year in the Dominican Republic. If held in Bangladesh in 2028, it would mark the fourth time the event takes place in Asia, following Malaysia, Thailand, and South Korea.

The government of Bangladesh has announced a plan to upgrade Bogura Airfield into an international-standard airport to strengthen air connectivity between the northern and northwestern regions and the capital. Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam revealed the plan during a visit to the airfield and surrounding areas on Thursday, accompanied by State Minister M. Rashiduzzaman Millat, State Minister for LGRD Mir Shahe Alam, and Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmud Khan. Minister Khanam said the northern region holds significant potential in agriculture, industry, and tourism, and that modern infrastructure is essential for sustainable development. She noted that establishing an international airport would accelerate economic activity, attract investment, expand tourism, and create new employment opportunities. Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmud Khan expressed optimism that the project would enhance both national economic growth and the region’s military and strategic capacity. He added that the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh will take necessary steps to begin commercial flights soon, with full cooperation from the Air Force.

Russia has tightened security ahead of its upcoming Victory Day parade amid growing concerns for President Vladimir Putin’s safety. According to reports from the Financial Times and Russia’s Important Stories, a leaked European intelligence document claims Putin spends significant time in bunkers due to fears of assassination or coup attempts. His movements and communications are heavily restricted, and his inner circle has been reduced. The reports describe how Putin has built a highly centralized system over 25 years, positioning himself as the ultimate arbiter of Russia’s political and economic elite. This structure leaves the state vulnerable to instability if he were to suddenly disappear. Potential successors such as Alexei Dyumin, Sergei Kiriyenko, or Dmitry Patrushev are mentioned, but none appear capable of resolving the system’s dependence on Putin’s authority. Analysts cited in the reports suggest that Putin’s sudden death could end his personal rule but not the system he created. Western governments, though familiar with his methods, might face new uncertainties as rival factions within Russia compete for control, potentially reshaping relations with the West.

Mohammad Shahjahan, Member of Parliament for Noakhali-4 (Sadar-Subarnachar), announced efforts to protect local residents from river erosion and natural disasters. Speaking on Wednesday at the inauguration of protective work along the Meghna River in Char Clark Union and Katakhali Ghat, he said temporary measures using geo-bags are being implemented in high-risk areas to prevent major losses during the upcoming monsoon. He added that permanent solutions, including block systems, will be introduced later to control the river and safeguard nearby communities. The event was chaired by district Water Development Board executive engineer S M Refat Jamil and attended by several local political leaders. Due to intensified erosion in recent months, most of Katakhali Ghat has already been washed away. In response to local demands, emergency protection work covering about 350 feet of riverbank has been launched using geo-bags and geo-tubes. Shahjahan stated that larger projects will be undertaken in the future to strengthen riverbank protection in surrounding areas.

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has accused Israel of deliberately restricting food and aid supplies to Gaza, creating what it calls a 'man-made malnutrition crisis.' The organization said that children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers are suffering the most severe consequences of this situation. In a recently released report, MSF also questioned the operations of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a U.S. and Israel-backed organization established last year to replace the United Nations’ relief distribution system in Gaza. According to MSF, this change has caused significant disruption in aid delivery. Based on an analysis conducted between late 2024 and early 2026 at four health centers in Gaza, MSF reported alarming increases in infant mortality, premature births, and miscarriages among malnourished mothers. MSF’s emergency medical representative, Mars Rokaspana, stated that the crisis was entirely artificially created, blaming deliberate obstruction of humanitarian assistance for the worsening conditions.

The body of Bangladeshi student Nahida Sultana Brishti, who was killed in Florida, will arrive in Dhaka on Saturday, May 9. Her funeral prayer was held on Wednesday, May 6, at the Islamic Society of Tampa Bay, attended by a large number of people including representatives from the Bangladesh Consulate. The service was led by Imam Arjan Ahmesula. A mourning atmosphere prevailed as her body reached the mosque, and a community meeting later demanded exemplary punishment for those accused in the double murder case. According to the report, Brishti’s body will depart from Orlando International Airport on Thursday morning, May 7, aboard an Emirates Airlines flight to Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Consulate in Miami is overseeing the repatriation process under the guidance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and coordination of the Bangladesh Embassy in Washington, D.C. The government of Bangladesh is covering all expenses for returning the bodies of both victims. The University of South Florida has decided to award posthumous doctoral degrees to both Brishti and fellow victim Jamil Limon during its spring convocation on Friday, with a consulate representative receiving the honors on behalf of their families.

The Noakhali district unit of Chhatra Dal organized a celebratory rally on Wednesday afternoon to congratulate central general secretary Nasir Uddin Nasir and mark the formation of its new committee. The rally began in front of the Shaheed Bhulu Stadium in Maijdee and concluded on the road in front of Zilla School. During a brief gathering, district Chhatra Dal president N.B.S. Russell and general secretary Ziaur Rahman Rahan, among others, addressed the participants. Speakers expressed optimism that the organization would become more dynamic under the new leadership and that activities at the grassroots level would be strengthened. They also emphasized the need to overcome internal divisions and work in unity to prepare Chhatra Dal for future challenges.

Bangladesh’s Minister of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku, announced that the government will provide policy support to accelerate the country’s solar energy sector. Speaking at the inauguration of the Power, Energy and Infrastructure Expo at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center on Thursday, he said Bangladesh remains behind regional peers like India and Pakistan in renewable energy use. Under the direction of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, a committee has been formed to finalize a policy framework aimed at driving rapid growth in solar and wind power. The minister explained that the policy will simplify imports of solar equipment such as inverters, frames, and photovoltaic panels, while emphasizing battery storage systems to meet evening peak demand. He added that the government plans to reduce tax burdens on entrepreneurs and finalize the policy within the month, with cabinet approval expected by June. Bangladesh aims to generate 10,000 megawatts of renewable energy within five years. Tuku also outlined plans to use rooftops in Dhaka and other cities for solar power generation through private investment, using net metering to benefit both entrepreneurs and building owners.

Claude has introduced several new capabilities for its Managed Agents platform, including dreaming, outcomes, and multiagent orchestration. Dreaming, now available as a research preview, allows agents to review past sessions, identify patterns, and refine their memory automatically or with user oversight. This process helps agents self-improve over time by curating and updating memory stores, making them more effective for long-running or collaborative tasks. The outcomes feature enables developers to define success criteria for tasks, which agents then use to evaluate and refine their work. A separate grader assesses the results independently, allowing agents to self-correct without human intervention. Internal testing showed measurable improvements in task success and file generation quality. Developers can also integrate webhooks to receive notifications when outcomes are completed. Multiagent orchestration allows a lead agent to divide complex jobs among specialized subagents that work in parallel and share context. This structure provides transparency through the Claude Console, where users can trace each agent’s actions. Dreaming is available in research preview, while outcomes, orchestration, and memory are in public beta.

A bipartisan delegation of US senators met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing ahead of President Donald Trump’s scheduled visit to China next week. The meeting took place on Thursday, a day after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s visit to Beijing. Discussions focused on bilateral trade and maintaining regional stability. The delegation, led by Republican Senator Steve Daines, called for mutual respect and stability between Washington and Beijing, emphasizing the need to reduce tensions rather than sever ties. The meeting followed Wang Yi’s earlier remarks during his meeting with Iran’s foreign minister, where he described the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States as illegal and urged an immediate end to the war. He reaffirmed China’s constructive role in restoring peace in the Middle East. Analysts cited in the report suggested that President Trump aims to reach an agreement with Tehran before his May 14–15 summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Washington is reportedly seeking to use Beijing’s diplomatic influence to ease global economic disruptions caused by instability in the Middle East and oil supply issues in the Strait of Hormuz.

A Dhaka court has postponed the submission of the investigation report in the Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi murder case for the 126th time. On Thursday, May 7, 2026, Metropolitan Magistrate Arifur Rahman set June 18 as the new date for the report. The investigating officer, Additional Superintendent of Police Md Azizul Haque of the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI), was unable to submit the report on the scheduled date. The accused in the case are Rafiqul Islam, Bokul Mia, Masum Mintu, Kamrul Islam alias Arun, Abu Sayeed, security guards Palash Rudra Pal and Enayet Ahmed, and their friend Tanvir Rahman Khan. Among them, Tanvir and Palash are on bail, while the others remain in custody. The journalist couple was murdered on February 11, 2012, after which Runi’s brother filed a murder case at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Police Station. The investigation has changed hands multiple times, moving from the local police to the Detective Branch, then to the Rapid Action Battalion, and later to the PBI. In September 2025, the High Court ordered the formation of a high-powered task force to complete the investigation within six months.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian recently held a long meeting with the country’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, according to state media reports. The meeting, described as modest and deeply sincere, lasted about two and a half hours. Pezeshkian praised Khamenei’s demeanor and the way he conducted the discussion, calling it particularly impressive. The state broadcaster IRIB reported that the two leaders discussed several important issues during the meeting, though no specific topics were disclosed. Pezeshkian said he was most influenced by the Supreme Leader’s perspective, humility, and sincerity, which shaped the dialogue into one based on trust, peace, empathy, and direct communication. No further details were released about the subjects covered or any decisions made during the meeting, leaving the content of their discussions undisclosed.

Jahangirnagar University’s branch of the student organization Chhatra Dal has launched a live bus tracking system to make student transportation easier, safer, and more efficient. The system was inaugurated on Thursday near the Murad Chattar area by Vice-Chancellor Professor Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan. Initially introduced as a pilot project on two university buses, the technology will later be expanded to all buses. Through the app, students can view the real-time location of buses on their mobile phones. The system also provides notifications about bus arrival times at specific stops and alerts in case of delays. Student leaders said the initiative fulfills a long-standing demand from students for live bus tracking. They emphasized that the project aims to improve time management and ensure a more comfortable and secure commuting experience for students. Vice-Chancellor Ahsan praised the initiative as a timely, technology-driven effort to reduce transportation difficulties and commended the student group for taking a student-oriented approach.