U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the recent shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner would not stop him from pursuing victory in the ongoing conflict with Iran. Speaking at a White House briefing following the incident, Trump said the attack would not prevent him from achieving success in the Iran war. He added that he did not believe the shooting was connected to the conflict, though investigators were still examining the attacker’s motive.

Trump acknowledged earlier that it was difficult to determine whether the shooting had any link to the Iran war, emphasizing that the suspect acted alone. He also announced that the United States had canceled a planned delegation visit to Pakistan after rejecting Iran’s proposal for talks.

According to the report, Trump’s remarks came amid heightened tensions surrounding the Iran conflict and ongoing investigations into the White House shooting.

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Iran has no connection to the recent shooting incident in Washington, D.C. He confirmed that the investigation into the event is ongoing. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche described the attack as extremely serious and said charges would be filed soon.

FBI Director Kash Patel reported that investigators are examining weapons recovered from the scene and interviewing witnesses. Interim Police Chief Jeffrey Carroll added that the suspect possessed multiple firearms and that no evidence has been found suggesting the involvement of additional suspects.

Authorities continue to gather evidence to determine the motive and circumstances surrounding the shooting, with officials emphasizing the seriousness of the case.

U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were urgently evacuated after gunfire was reported during a dinner event in Washington, D.C. The incident occurred on Saturday night at the Washington Hilton Hotel, where the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner was taking place. Television footage showed Trump seated at the dining table when a loud noise was heard, prompting security personnel to surround him. While attempting to stand, Trump lost balance and fell as agents moved to secure him.

According to CNN, Secret Service agents quickly brought the situation under control and moved the president to a safe location. No injuries were reported among the First Lady or cabinet members. A senior official said Trump expressed a desire to return to the venue, but the Secret Service advised against it. The event, attended by journalists and officials, was thrown into panic as guests sought safety.

AP reported that a gunman was believed to have entered the hotel and opened fire, though his condition or fate remained unconfirmed. Trump later praised the Secret Service and local law enforcement for their swift response.

The funeral and burial of Alhaj Hazrat Maulana Mofizul Islam, known as the 'Boro Huzur' and director of Saiber Hat Qaumi Madrasa in Daulatkhan, Bhola, were completed on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Thousands of Islamic scholars and local residents attended the prayer at the Daulatkhan central Eidgah ground. He passed away on Saturday, April 25, at his established Saiber Hat Qaumi Madrasa in Ward 9 of Daulatkhan Municipality.

Mofizul Islam was the son of the founder of the historic Izzatul Islam Char Khalifa Qaumi Madrasa and was widely respected for his modest lifestyle and religious leadership. His death cast a shadow of mourning across the area.

Bhola-2 constituency BNP Member of Parliament Alhaj Hafiz Ibrahim, Daulatkhan Upazila BNP leaders Abdul Mannan Mia and Shahjahan Saju, and local religious organizations including the Ulama Dal and Ulama Mashayekh Aimma Oikya Parishad expressed deep condolences to the bereaved family.

The Republican Party in the United States is revising its strategy for the upcoming November midterm elections as fuel prices rise, President Donald Trump’s approval ratings fall, and the war with Iran continues. At a closed-door meeting in Washington’s Waldorf Astoria Hotel, senior conservative campaign officials and Trump’s advisers outlined a plan to mobilize his loyal supporters while avoiding framing the election as a referendum on the unpopular president. White House Chief of Staff Suzie Wiles and political director James Blair urged candidates to emphasize Republican tax cuts and anti-inflation policies instead of focusing on Trump himself.

Recent Reuters and Ipsos polling shows Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 36 percent, with concerns inside his party over his temperament and controversial remarks. The ongoing two-month conflict with Iran has disrupted global energy supplies, pushing U.S. gasoline prices near $4 per gallon. Republican strategists fear that making Trump the central figure could allow Democrats to portray GOP candidates as mere extensions of the president. Instead, candidates are being advised to focus on local issues, though party officials maintain Trump remains a key motivator for voter turnout.

Middle East analyst Aaron David Miller noted that Iran appears to be exercising patience, believing Trump’s capacity to withstand economic and political pressure is limited.

At a biannual conference held on Saturday at Dewna Dawatul Haq Madrasa in Kapasia, Gazipur, the Qawmi Madrasa Teachers Council called for the rapid and effective implementation of the Qawmi certificate. Council president and Dewna Pir Principal Mohammad Mizanur Rahman Chowdhury said Qawmi education is a specialized system that should not be reduced to a certificate-based model under the guise of modernization. He emphasized that Qawmi graduates contribute significantly to global employment and remittance earnings, underscoring the need to preserve the system’s distinct identity and dignity.

Speakers at the event urged the government to recruit Qawmi-educated individuals as religious teachers in primary schools to enhance religious education and create employment opportunities. They also demanded constitutional and legal reforms, including amending Article 17 to reflect Islamic education, revising sections 32, 33, and 34 of the current Waqf Act, and establishing Sharia-based family courts. Additionally, they called for action against films and social media content depicting prophets and companions, which they said offend religious sentiments.

The conference featured religious scholars and leaders from Bangladesh and India, who collectively voiced support for protecting Qawmi education’s autonomy and Islamic values.

A woman named Khadija Khatun, aged 55, was killed after falling from her husband’s motorcycle and coming under the wheels of a truck in Pabna’s Bhangura upazila on Saturday afternoon. The accident occurred on the Naubaria-Betuya road in the Puibil area of Dilpashar Union. Her husband, Abu Taleb, was injured in the incident. The deceased was a resident of Purba Bankirat village in Ullapara upazila of Sirajganj district. The information was confirmed by Bhangura Police Station Officer-in-Charge Sakiul Azam.

According to local sources, Abu Taleb was taking his wife Khadija to Bhangura Bazar by motorcycle. While giving way to a mini truck at Puibil Bazar, Khadija, who was sitting on the back seat, fell off and came under the truck’s wheels, dying instantly at the scene. Police reported that the victim’s relatives took the body before officers arrived. The truck has been seized by police, but the driver fled the scene.

Authorities are investigating the incident, and the truck remains in police custody while efforts to locate the driver continue.

The Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Guwahati, India, has issued a job notice that drew attention for its unusual requirements. Former UK Press Minister Akbar Hossain highlighted the matter in a Facebook post on Saturday, noting that the commission announced a vacancy for a security guard position restricted to Indian citizens from specific areas. The notice required at least a higher secondary education and included an additional qualification that the candidate must be able to draft letters in English.

Hossain questioned why a security guard would need to draft official letters, especially given that such correspondence within a diplomatic mission is typically confidential. He also raised concerns about the sensitivity of allowing a foreign national to handle such tasks, particularly in the context of countries like India and Pakistan. The circular was reportedly posted on the official Facebook page of the Guwahati Assistant High Commission.

The post has prompted public curiosity and debate about the appropriateness and intent behind the job requirements, though no official clarification has been issued yet.

Prime Minister’s Education, Primary and Mass Education Adviser Mahdi Amin announced that the government plans to gradually deliver improved mid-day meals to around 20 million primary school students across Bangladesh. He said the initiative aims to ensure nutritious, high-quality, and long-lasting food, supported by modern technology-based research. Amin made the remarks on Saturday at a roundtable titled ‘From Genome to Bioeconomy: Enhancing Bangladesh’s Biotechnology Capacity by 2030,’ organized by Bioted in Eskaton Garden, Dhaka.

The adviser emphasized that one of the Prime Minister’s major commitments is to guarantee mid-day meals for primary students. He noted that current tiffin items such as butter buns or bananas spoil quickly, underscoring the need for affordable and durable food solutions through research and development. Amin also highlighted the importance of curriculum reform to build transferable and technical skills, stronger industry-academia collaboration, and self-reliance in vaccine and food production through biotechnology.

He added that engaging expatriate researchers through joint research and short courses could transform brain drain into brain circulation, helping strengthen national research capacity and empower citizens through biotechnology.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared that the Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened as long as international sanctions against Iran remain in place. He made the statement during a telephone conversation with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, emphasizing that the blockade, external pressure, and military presence in the Gulf of Oman are major obstacles to diplomatic dialogue.

Pezeshkian highlighted what he described as a contradiction in U.S. policy, noting that Washington continues to apply sanctions and pressure while simultaneously calling for negotiations. He said this inconsistency has deepened distrust among the Iranian public and officials toward the United States.

The Iranian president also stated that talks in Islamabad have stalled due to U.S. demands and reaffirmed that Iran will not return to negotiations until the sanctions are lifted.

Chuadanga is enduring an intense heatwave, with temperatures recorded at 36.8°C on Saturday evening, 36.7°C at 3 p.m., and 34.8°C at noon. The previous days also saw extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 37.3°C on Thursday and Friday, and 37.2°C on Wednesday. The scorching conditions have brought daily life to a standstill, as residents struggle under both high temperatures and prolonged power cuts.

Officials from the local electricity offices reported a significant power shortage. The zonal office, serving 84,000 customers, has a regular demand of 105 megawatts but receives only 77 megawatts, resulting in a 30 percent deficit. The West Zone office faces a daily shortfall of 5–6 megawatts against a 24-megawatt demand. The combination of heat and load-shedding has caused severe hardship, particularly for children, the elderly, and laborers.

According to the Chuadanga weather observatory, humidity levels ranged from 47 to 62 percent during the day, intensifying the discomfort caused by the heatwave.

Iran has handed over a framework for talks with the United States to Pakistan, according to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. In a phone conversation with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Pezeshkian said the main obstacle to resuming dialogue is a deep crisis of trust. He emphasized that the blockade and pressure over the Strait of Hormuz, as well as the U.S. military presence in the Gulf of Oman, remain key barriers to progress.

Pezeshkian pointed to what he described as a contradiction between U.S. pressure and diplomacy, noting that Washington continues to impose sanctions while calling for negotiations. He said this inconsistency has increased distrust among the Iranian public and officials toward the United States.

The Iranian president added that talks in Islamabad have stalled under U.S. demands and that Iran will not return to negotiations or reopen the Strait of Hormuz until sanctions are lifted.

U.S. President Donald Trump described the presidency as a 'dangerous profession' following a shooting incident during a dinner event in Washington on Saturday. Speaking at a press conference afterward, Trump said he could not imagine any job more dangerous than being president. The incident marked the third shooting or attempted shooting near Trump in recent years.

Trump stated that despite the risks associated with his position, he continues to live a relatively normal life. He emphasized that he is not mentally distressed or fearful, claiming he remains calm even in extreme danger. When asked how the shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner affected him, Trump said he prefers not to dwell on it and believes he handles such situations as well as possible.

The remarks came amid heightened security concerns following repeated incidents involving gunfire near the president, though Trump sought to project composure and resilience in his response.

US President Donald Trump has abruptly canceled the planned visit of special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Islamabad, Pakistan. The visit was intended to initiate a new round of discussions between the United States and Iran. According to an Al Jazeera report, a meeting in Islamabad had been arranged as part of the dialogue process, but Trump rejected Iran’s proposal as inadequate and decided to cancel the trip.

Trump announced the decision on his Truth Social platform and later told reporters that the Iranian side had presented a document containing several proposals, which he found unsatisfactory for the United States. He added that sending top-level representatives to such talks would not be reasonable given the uncertainty of the outcome.

Despite the cancellation, Trump indicated that diplomatic channels remain open and that Iran could return to negotiations if it wishes. Analysts believe the decision has cast uncertainty over the future of the renewed US-Iran dialogue.

A doctor accused of providing a false forensic report in the Sohagi Jahan Tonu murder case has allegedly attempted to flee abroad. The report states that Dr. Kamda Prasad Saha, former head of the forensic department at Cumilla Medical College and now treasurer of Khulna Medical University, is seeking a no-objection certificate to travel to several SAARC countries, reportedly to escape to the United States and seek political asylum. Tonu’s father, Iar Hossain, urged authorities to detain him and uncover the truth behind the case.

Dr. Saha led the initial and second autopsies of Tonu, a former student of Cumilla Victoria College, and was accused of concealing evidence of assault and issuing misleading findings that sparked public outrage. Family members and citizens have demanded his immediate interrogation and travel restrictions. The case has recently progressed with the arrest of retired army officer Hafizur Rahman and court orders for DNA testing of three suspects.

Calls have been made to suspend Dr. Saha’s travel clearance and place him under surveillance to prevent possible escape as investigations continue.