Islami Chhatra Shibir organized a protest march in Lakshmipur on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, condemning recent attacks by Chhatra Dal and the rising cost of essential goods. The procession began in the Uttar Temuhani area and moved through several city streets before concluding with a brief rally at Dakshin Temuhani.

During the rally, speakers alleged that incidents of violence and disorder had increased across the country, disrupting the normal environment in educational institutions. They strongly condemned these acts and demanded that those responsible be brought under the law. The speakers also urged the authorities to ensure a peaceful and secure academic atmosphere.

Leaders and activists of the Lakshmipur city unit of Islami Chhatra Shibir participated in the demonstration, including city president Abdul Awal Hamdu, secretary Ismail Hossain Fayzal, office secretary Junaid Hossain Khan, and college affairs and law secretary Sarwar Hossain.

Israeli forces attacked mourners attending the funeral of two Palestinians in the occupied West Bank village of Al-Mughayir, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa. The incident occurred on Wednesday as residents gathered to bury a teenager and a man who were killed a day earlier in an assault by settlers at a local school.

Wafa reported that Israeli troops fired live ammunition, stun grenades, and tear gas at the funeral procession. Despite the attack and attempts to block the ceremony, the bodies were buried in the village cemetery following prayers at a local mosque.

The report, citing Al Jazeera as a source, did not provide details on casualties from the funeral attack or official responses from Israeli authorities.

Jamaat-e-Islami lawmaker Saiful Alam Milon, representing Dhaka-12, told Parliament on Wednesday that WASA-supplied water in Dhaka is foul-smelling and contains insects, making it undrinkable. He raised the issue during a discussion on urgent public importance, urging the minister to take special measures to address the problem.

Milon also highlighted four major problems faced by Dhaka residents, including waterlogging caused by the closure of natural canals. He cited examples of water accumulation in areas such as Dhanmondi, Bijoy Sarani, and Panthapath, where blocked canals have worsened flooding during the monsoon. He called for immediate steps to resolve the issue.

The MP further criticized poor waste management and outdated gas lines across the city, urging the prime minister’s assistance to improve waste disposal and repair old gas pipelines that have caused widespread inconvenience in Dhaka.

BNP lawmaker Abdul Wadud Bhuiyan accused opposition parties of conspiring inside and outside Parliament to embarrass the government during a session on April 22, 2026. Speaking during the discussion on the motion of thanks to the President’s address, he alleged that the opposition was acting like fascists and warned that their supporters would not remain silent but would protest. His remarks drew loud objections from opposition members, who accused him of using threatening and unparliamentary language.

Opposition leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman strongly protested Wadud’s comments, questioning whether he was inciting public disorder and demanded that his remarks be expunged from the record. Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed responded that the matter would be reviewed and any unparliamentary language removed. The session also saw references to recent clashes at Chittagong City College and further exchanges between ruling and opposition MPs over political tolerance and democratic conduct.

The Speaker urged both sides to maintain decorum and respond through speeches rather than interruptions, emphasizing that differing political ideologies should not disrupt parliamentary proceedings.

Three teachers have been relieved of their duties after an SSC examination in Shibganj, Chapainawabganj, was conducted with the wrong question paper. The incident occurred at the KanSat Soleman Mia Degree College examination center, where students in room number eight reportedly received the incorrect paper for the Bangla First Paper exam. The issue came to light when a student named Tahmidur Rahman submitted a written complaint to the Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) on Wednesday afternoon.

Following the complaint, the administration removed three teachers from examination duties: Abdus Sattar, head teacher of Bagbari High School; Maksudur Rahman, assistant teacher of Kansat Mahedur Rahman Girls’ High School; and Mahbubur Rahman, assistant teacher of Daipukuria Union Council High School. UNO Mazharul Islam stated that the matter had been referred to the Rajshahi Education Board for re-evaluation of the affected students’ papers.

The administrative action aims to ensure accountability and proper evaluation for the students affected by the error, according to the local authority.

The two-day International Education Fair and Seminar organized by Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JAKSU) in collaboration with Edumex Consultancy concluded at Jagannath University. The event featured an international education seminar held on Wednesday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the university’s central auditorium, focusing on study abroad preparation, application processes, and higher education opportunities. The first day’s activities took place on Tuesday at the Faculty of Science field from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Speakers included North South University lecturer Md. Zahidul Islam Miaji and Jagannath University marketing professor Dr. Imranul Haque, who emphasized goal setting and perseverance in pursuing higher studies abroad. Organizers reported that over 300 students would receive free IELTS courses from Edumex after a selection test, requiring a refundable deposit of 2,000 taka for those meeting attendance and test performance criteria.

JAKSU’s education and research secretary Ibrahim Khalil stated that the expo aimed to provide students with a platform for career and higher education planning through on-campus counseling, visa guidance, and language test support.

Police in Sherpur seized 835 liters of diesel being transported illegally from Babar Filling Station in Sherpur Sadar upazila late on April 21, 2026. Two employees of the station were detained during the operation but were later released after fines were paid through a mobile court proceeding.

On April 22, Assistant Commissioner (NDC) Rajib Sarkar led a mobile court at the district administration office, where the seized diesel and the detained employees were presented. The court fined Babar Filling Station one lakh taka under Section 52 of the Consumer Rights Protection Act, 2009, for attempting to store diesel illegally. The fine was imposed in the name of Fazlul Haque, who was in charge of the station.

Authorities also ordered the open sale of the confiscated diesel, with 96,425 taka from the sale to be deposited into the government treasury, according to the district administration.

Abdul Hannan Masud, Member of Parliament for Noakhali-6 and leader of the National Congress Party (NCP), has called in parliament for the formation of a new administrative division centered on Noakhali. He raised the demand on Wednesday, emphasizing that residents of the greater Noakhali region have been campaigning for this administrative upgrade since 1994.

Masud argued that Noakhali’s distinct geographical position, rich history, and cultural diversity justify its recognition as a separate division. He noted that the district, one of Bangladesh’s oldest, held historical importance during British rule, including the establishment of a major airbase and the presence of Bhulua, once the largest river port in the southern region.

He further stated that people from greater Noakhali played leading roles in key national movements such as the Khilafat, anti-British, Language, and Liberation movements, as well as recent uprisings. Despite this legacy, he lamented that the region has long suffered from administrative and developmental neglect, leaving its population disadvantaged.

A land dispute has emerged in Burichang upazila of Cumilla, where Moynamoti Union BNP president Salahuddin Ahmed has been accused of forcibly occupying land belonging to Jubo Dal joint convener Sharif Ahmed. The allegation was made at a press conference on Wednesday afternoon by Sharif Ahmed, his brother Arif Ahmed, and other family members. They claimed that Salahuddin and his associates attacked them and vandalized their shop when they tried to stop the construction of a 10-foot road through their ancestral property.

According to Sharif Ahmed, their family owns 12 decimals of ancestral land in Rampal mouza, legally inherited from their grandfather Akmat Ali. He alleged that a local group is trying to grab their land by falsely portraying it as a public road. Family members, including Shah Alam and Hasina Akter, demanded justice, saying Salahuddin has no ownership or residence in the area but continues to exert pressure.

Salahuddin Ahmed denied the allegations, saying he intervened only to resolve the dispute on the instruction of local MP Haji Jasim Uddin and that local residents were present during the discussions.

Millions of voters in India’s West Bengal have reportedly lost their voting rights ahead of this week’s crucial state elections following a controversial electoral revision. Over 9.1 million names, more than 10 percent of the electorate, were removed from the rolls under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Critics have described the move as a “bloodless political genocide,” alleging that Muslim and other minority voters were disproportionately targeted. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has defended the process as necessary to prevent illegal voting by alleged infiltrators.

Opposition leaders, election experts, and civil society organizations have condemned the deletions as unconstitutional and politically motivated. Former Election Commissioner S.Y. Quraishi called the SIR unnecessary and administratively disastrous, warning that an AI-assisted algorithm used to flag “logical inconsistencies” in voter data ignored linguistic and cultural nuances. Affected citizens, including government employees and retired security personnel, said their names were removed despite valid documentation.

Legal challenges are underway, but few appeals have been heard before voting begins. Analysts warn that the mass disenfranchisement could reshape India’s democratic participation, creating a divided polity where minorities are systematically excluded from the political process.

Farmers in the haor regions of Sunamganj, including Madhyanagar, are receiving only Tk 650–700 per maund of paddy, far below the government-fixed price of Tk 1,440 for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. Due to excessive rainfall, about 30 percent of the haor land has been submerged, and many farmers are struggling to harvest their crops as roads remain underwater and harvesters cannot be used. Rising fuel prices, labor shortages, and higher wages have further increased production costs, leaving farmers unable to recover their investments.

Local traders report a stagnant market with fewer buyers compared to previous years. Farmers blame the ineffective government procurement program for forcing them to sell at low prices, while middlemen profit from the situation. Agricultural officials acknowledge that limited government purchase centers and weak market management are key issues. They have begun listing genuine farmers for fair-price procurement.

Experts and local representatives have urged the government to expand purchase centers, strengthen direct procurement, and provide low-interest loans to ensure fair prices for farmers.

Iran has seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, continuing its previously declared policy that all vessels, including oil tankers, must coordinate with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) before passing through the waterway. The IRGC stated that the ships were detained for violating these regulations. Iranian media identified the vessels as MSC Francesca and Epaminondas, which are now being escorted toward Iran’s coast.

The IRGC emphasized that this action aligns with Iran’s long-standing strategy to assert control and authority over maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. The statement reiterated that coordination with the IRGC is mandatory for all ships navigating the area. Discussions are also underway to impose specific charges and transit fees on vessels using the route, a move described as part of efforts to ensure prior coordination with Iranian authorities.

The measure reflects Iran’s continued focus on regulating passage through one of the world’s most strategic maritime chokepoints, reinforcing its stance on sovereignty and security in regional waters.

A collision between a corpse-carrying ambulance and a battery-run easybike injured seven people in Gouranadi upazila of Barishal on Wednesday afternoon. The accident occurred around 2:15 p.m. at the Torki bus stand area on the Dhaka-Barishal highway while the ambulance was returning to Barishal from Dhaka with a body. Local fire service personnel rescued the injured and sent them to the upazila health complex for treatment.

According to the Gouranadi Highway Police Station officer-in-charge, both vehicles involved in the crash have been seized. The deceased’s body was later transported in another ambulance. Authorities stated that legal action will be taken regarding the incident.

The report highlights the quick response from emergency services and the initiation of legal procedures following the highway collision.

In Sandwip upazila of Chattogram, BNP leader and upazila member secretary Alomgir Hossain Thakur has come under criticism after proposing to increase the Kumira-Guptachhara speedboat fare from Tk 250 to Tk 300 per passenger. The proposal was made during an open discussion meeting organized by the upazila administration on Monday, sparking public outrage. Although the administration indicated that the new fare would take effect, activists and residents questioned its legal validity.

According to meeting sources, the proposal followed demands from boat owners citing rising fuel prices. Thakur explained that he suggested Tk 300 as a compromise since owners wanted Tk 350. Jaglul Hossain Nayon, owner of Adil Enterprise, defended the increase, saying higher fuel and parts costs made current fares unsustainable. Upazila Executive Officer Mongchingnu Marma stated that the decision was reached with consensus and would remain effective until a gazette is issued.

However, over a hundred online activists challenged the legality of implementing the fare before approval from the BIWTA. Former BNP joint convener Belayet Hossain assured that no decision harming Sandwip residents would be accepted and said communication with the shipping minister was underway.

The Iran-United States confrontation has reached a dangerous and uncertain stage, with both sides deeply mistrustful of each other. According to the report, Iran believes that US President Donald Trump is merely delaying before launching a sudden attack. The planned Iran-US meeting remains uncertain as Iran refuses to join peace talks while the US naval blockade continues. Although the ceasefire has been extended indefinitely, the situation remains highly unsatisfactory.

The Strait of Hormuz has become extremely dangerous, with Iranian gunboats firing on vessels attempting to pass through, while the United States claims to have turned back more than 20 ships heading to or from Iranian ports. This standoff is severely damaging both Iran’s economy and the global economy.

Analysts warn that the longer the deadlock continues, the greater the risk of a full-scale war in the Gulf region. The crisis is described as the most severe since Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait in 1990, raising fears of renewed regional conflict and economic instability.