Prime Minister Tarique Rahman stated that the July-August 2024 mass uprising once again proved that the true owners of the state are its people. He said this on Saturday morning while inaugurating the third building of the BIAM Foundation in New Eskaton, Dhaka. Rahman described the current government as a reflection of the people's long-standing desire for an accountable, just, and welfare-oriented administration.

He emphasized that the government is committed to developing a confident, creative, and merit-based human resource system. According to him, building a citizen-friendly administration is essential for achieving the nation’s aspirations. The prime minister also urged the bureaucracy to become more people-oriented and highlighted the importance of training to help officials serve citizens better.

Before his speech, Rahman laid the foundation stone of the BIAM Foundation’s third building, toured its activities, and exchanged views with officials.

Israel is reportedly seeking approval from the United States to resume military operations against Iran. According to a report by Israel’s state broadcaster Kan, Tel Aviv has sent a message to Washington expressing its interest in restarting the campaign. The report states that Israel is on high alert and awaiting a decision from US President Donald Trump before proceeding.

In the past 24 hours, the United States has strengthened its presence in the Middle East by deploying an additional squadron of F/A-18 fighter jets, refueling aircraft, and relocating defense systems and interceptor missiles across the region. These moves come as tensions continue to rise between Israel and Iran.

The report, citing sources, indicates that Israel’s next steps depend on the US decision, underscoring Washington’s central role in shaping the regional security situation.

Rokeya Khanam, mother of Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union (Raksu) General Secretary Salahuddin Ammar, posted an emotional message on Facebook on Friday night, April 24, 2026. In her post, she described herself as the mother of a proud revolutionary and recounted her son’s political struggles and the persecution faced by their family. She reflected on years of political repression, including incidents involving her husband and brother, and expressed her continued support for her son’s activism despite threats and confinement.

The post detailed how the family was allegedly confined between July 16 and August 4, 2024, and how her husband was denied access to medicine. Rokeya wrote that she no longer asks her son to stop his political activities and prays for his safety. She also mentioned that she might file a general diary not for protection but as a historical record of their experiences. Her message concluded with a call for positive politics beyond party divisions and a vision of a prosperous Bangladesh built on the sacrifices of martyrs.

Construction of the model mosque and Islamic cultural center in Fulgazi, Feni, remains incomplete even after eight years. Initiated by the Islamic Foundation in 2019, the project was planned on 40 decimals of land opposite the local upazila complex, with an initial budget of Tk 12 crore. The first contractor, Raju Enterprise, halted work soon after the foundation was laid. The Public Works Department later canceled the earlier tender and reissued a new work order in January 2024, raising the cost to Tk 14 crore. The joint contractors, Messrs Lucky Enterprise and Mohsin & Brothers, began work again on January 1, 2025, assisted by Aradhana Enterprise.

Despite the renewed effort, the project remains unfinished two months past the contractual deadline, with about 75 percent of the work completed. The main structure stands, but plastering, tiling, finishing, and road connection tasks are still pending. Site engineer Omar Faruk said finishing work is ongoing and may take four more months. Public Works engineer A.K.M.S. Shafiquur Rahman cited fuel shortages as a cause of delay but assured that efforts continue for timely completion.

Local worshippers have expressed frustration over the prolonged delay, while officials maintain regular supervision to expedite completion.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami organized a national rally of July martyrs’ families and July fighters at Dhaka’s Suhrawardy Udyan on Saturday, demanding full implementation of the referendum verdict. The event began at 10 a.m. with a recitation from the Holy Quran by Qari Enayet Ullah Saifi, followed by its translation by Sharif Bayjeed Mahmud and Islamic songs performed by artist Mashiur Rahman. July fighter Kamrul Hasan inaugurated the rally, calling for the July Charter to be implemented without any alteration and warning that Parliament would be besieged again if the demand was ignored.

The rally was attended by opposition leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman MP, senior leaders of the 11-party alliance, Jamaat’s Nayeb-e-Ameer, Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar, assistant secretaries general, central executive and working committee members, Dhaka city leaders, women’s wing officials, MPs from Jamaat and the 11-party alliance, as well as families of July martyrs and injured July fighters from across the country.

Participants emphasized respect for the people’s mandate and warned that political struggle would continue inside and outside Parliament if the referendum result was not honored.

US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are traveling to Pakistan for discussions involving Iran, according to the report. Vice President JD Vance has indicated he is prepared to join them in Islamabad if there is a prospect of reaching an agreement with Tehran. An Iranian delegation has already arrived in Pakistan but has stated it will not meet with the US side.

Al Jazeera’s Washington correspondent Allen Fisher reported that there are indications in Washington suggesting JD Vance has been temporarily sidelined to allow talks in Islamabad to proceed. However, Fisher noted that the situation may not be as it appears. He added that if significant progress is made toward a potential deal, both JD Vance and Senator Marco Rubio would be called to Islamabad to finalize it.

The discussions are expected to address key issues including Iran’s nuclear ambitions, its regional proxies, enriched uranium stockpiles, and unresolved matters concerning the Strait of Hormuz.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to implementing all election pledges and every clause of the July Charter. He made the remarks on Saturday morning while inaugurating the third building of the BIAM Foundation in New Eskaton, Dhaka.

Rahman said the mass uprising of July–August 2024 had once again demonstrated that the people are the true owners of the state. He emphasized that citizens had long aspired to an accountable, just, and welfare-oriented governance system, and that the current government represents that aspiration. The prime minister also stressed the importance of building a confident, knowledge-based, and creative human resource to achieve national development goals.

He further noted that bureaucracy must become more people-oriented to build a modern and prosperous state. Rahman underscored the need for training to help public servants act as true servants of the people. Before his speech, he laid the foundation stone of the new BIAM Foundation building and visited its activities while exchanging views with officials.

A severe shortage of rabies vaccines has been reported in several hospitals across Bangladesh, leaving patients like Ruby Akter from Munshiganj struggling to buy doses privately after dog bites. Hospital officials confirmed that government supplies of rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) have stopped, forcing facilities to ration limited stocks and ask patients who can afford it to purchase vaccines themselves. The shortage is particularly acute outside major cities, though Dhaka’s Infectious Disease Hospital reportedly has full supply.

The crisis extends beyond rabies vaccines. The country’s Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) is also facing depleted reserves of multiple vaccines, including those for measles and rubella. Officials at the EPI office in Dhaka acknowledged that the national “buffer stock” has run out, while the health minister publicly denied any shortage, claiming six months of supply remain. Public health experts warned that the absence of reserve stocks poses serious epidemic risks.

The report links the crisis to the government’s withdrawal from the health sector’s five-year Operational Plan in 2025 without a replacement funding mechanism, disrupting procurement and leaving vaccine transport workers unpaid for months.

At least ten people were injured in a violent clash between two factions of the Jubo Dal in Lalpur upazila of Natore on Friday afternoon. The confrontation, which took place at Godhra Bazar in Kadimchilan Union, stemmed from a dispute over local dominance. Police were deployed to the scene to bring the situation under control after reports of arson and a highway blockade.

According to police and local sources, the conflict involved supporters of Nadim Hossain Doha, a local Jubo Dal leader, and Majnu Patwari, the upazila Jubo Dal joint convener. Tensions escalated after a video about Majnu Patwari circulated on social media, leading to arguments earlier in the week. During the clash, rural physician Rashedul Islam was among those injured, and protesters blocked the Natore–Pabna highway by placing tree trunks and setting a motorcycle on fire.

Police later restored order and reopened the road. One injured person, Mokhles Patwari, was admitted to Lalpur Upazila Health Complex, while others received primary treatment. Authorities confirmed receiving a written complaint and said legal action would follow after investigation.

The United States has seized cryptocurrency assets worth $344 million connected to Iran, according to a statement released on Friday by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Besent. He announced the action through a post on social media platform X, emphasizing that the Treasury Department will continue efforts to systematically weaken Tehran’s ability to generate, transfer, and repatriate funds.

Besent added that the seizure was carried out by imposing sanctions on multiple digital wallets associated with Iran. A U.S. official, speaking anonymously, said that digital assets are now being targeted alongside traditional methods such as fake companies used to evade sanctions.

The announcement underscores Washington’s ongoing strategy to curb Iran’s access to international financial systems through both conventional and digital channels.

The European Union has incurred an additional $28 billion in energy import costs following the outbreak of the Iran-United States war, according to a report published on April 25, 2026. The surge in prices has forced the EU to announce a series of emergency measures to ease the mounting pressure on its energy expenditures. The European Commission stated that this marks the second major energy shock in less than five years, following the disruption caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

The International Energy Agency and the airport industry association warned that Europe, which imports about 70 percent of its aviation fuel, could face shortages within weeks. They urged EU member states to suspend aviation-related taxes to mitigate the impact of rising costs. The crisis has already affected several sectors, including fisheries, where many European fishermen have halted operations due to soaring fuel and raw material expenses.

Germany’s chemical industry association said the conflict has severely undermined the country’s economic prospects, with sales continuing to decline. The International Monetary Fund has also downgraded growth forecasts for 21 eurozone countries and the United Kingdom.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the American blockade on Iran is expanding globally. Speaking on April 25, 2026, he said that no ship can currently pass through the Strait of Hormuz without authorization from the US Navy. Hegseth emphasized that the opportunity for a 'good deal' with Washington has not yet ended.

Standing beside top US General Dan Kane, Hegseth said the United States is not anxious about reaching an agreement with Iran and that it has sufficient time to do so. He added that Iran still has a chance to make a wise decision at the negotiation table by giving up nuclear weapons in a meaningful and verifiable way.

The remarks reflect Washington’s continued pressure on Tehran and its control over key maritime routes, highlighting the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz in global trade and security.

Residents of Meghna upazila in Cumilla have expressed growing concern as suspects in multiple serious cases, including murder and abduction, remain unarrested. The issue centers on the killing of Shahjalal, also known as Sabbir, in Mugarchar village under Radhanagar Union, where several accused individuals are still evading capture.

According to the report, one accused, Babul Mia, father of named suspect Naim, was arrested but released on bail within 72 hours. The main accused and others are still absconding. In response, locals organized a protest and human chain in front of Meghna Police Station on Wednesday morning, demanding immediate arrests. Speakers warned that if the suspects were not detained within 72 hours, they would initiate a stronger movement.

Officer-in-Charge Shahidul Islam of Meghna Police Station stated that operations to apprehend the suspects are ongoing but have been delayed because many have fled outside the Meghna area.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated the foundation work of the third building of the BIAM Foundation on Saturday morning in New Eskaton, Dhaka. The ceremony took place around 10 a.m., marking a new phase in the foundation’s infrastructure development. Following the inauguration, the Prime Minister visited the foundation’s activities and exchanged views with its officials. Senior government officials, cabinet members, and distinguished guests attended the event.

The BIAM Foundation operates under the Ministry of Public Administration and is primarily responsible for training Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) officers and conducting other administrative programs. The new building is expected to enhance the foundation’s capacity to deliver training and administrative services more effectively.

The event underscores the government’s continued focus on strengthening administrative institutions and improving the professional development of civil servants through expanded facilities and modern infrastructure.

Dr. Mustafa Lutful Aziz, the Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer (UHFPO) of Banaripara in Barishal, faces serious allegations of operating a private clinic business while holding a government post. Reports claim he owns a 30 percent share in Hamid Memorial Clinic and has been referring patients from the government hospital to his clinic for financial gain. Despite available surgical facilities at the public hospital, patients were allegedly persuaded to seek treatment at the private clinic, incurring higher costs.

Investigations reveal Dr. Mustafa joined the Banaripara Upazila Health Complex in 2008 and became a shareholder in the nearby Hamid Memorial Clinic from its inception. After being transferred once for similar reasons, he returned in January 2026 and resumed operations at his clinic. Local residents accuse him of exploiting his position to benefit his business, depriving poor patients of government healthcare services.

Dr. Mustafa denied owning any clinic, though an audio clip reportedly contradicts his claim. Barishal Civil Surgeon Dr. S.M. Manjur Elahi stated that government doctors cannot engage in private business and promised departmental action if the allegations are proven.