A total of 167 irregular Bangladeshi migrants have been repatriated from Libya under the joint initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Bangladesh Embassy in Tripoli, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Among them, 16 were from Benghazi and surrounding areas, while 151 were held at the Ganfouda Detention Center. Most had entered Libya via the Mediterranean, lured by promises of reaching Europe, but instead faced abduction and abuse. Upon return, IOM provided each returnee with Tk 6,000 in cash, food, medical care, and temporary shelter if needed.

Police have recovered the decomposed body of Liton Mia, buried in the ground at Kapai Tea Garden in Chunarughat, Habiganj, a week after he went missing. One suspect has been arrested. According to police, Liton was beaten to death on suspicion of theft and then buried. Liton had been missing since April 3, and his family had filed a general diary. Based on information from arrested suspect Promod Rikman (32), police located the body. Promod confessed that after his 10 cows were recently stolen, he and others detained and beat Liton on suspicion, leading to his death.

Thakurgaon District BNP President and freedom fighter Noor Karim called Jamaat-e-Islami a “party of murderers,” saying, “They killed 3 million people during the 1971 Liberation War and violated 200,000 women. They even killed children without hesitation. Their dream of returning to power will never come true.” He accused Jamaat of amassing wealth through looting during the war and using it to continue their politics and spread propaganda abroad. He also alleged that BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is conspiring with Jamaat. “We will break their venomous fangs,” he warned.

NCP leader Sarjis Alam has urged applicants for the post of police constable in Panchagarh not to chase political leaders or coordinators for influence. “The recruitment process includes a fitness test, followed by a 50-mark written exam and a 15-mark viva,” he said. Emphasizing the importance of preparation, he added, “Once you pass the fitness test, focus on the written and viva exams instead of seeking political backing. Panchagarh District Police has confirmed that no recommendations will be accepted.” He further stated, “This is a betrayal of the merit-based revolution that began with the slogan ‘Quota No, Merit Yes’—where political favoritism stands against the blood of martyrs.”

BNP leader Fazlul Haque Sobahan has regained his Union Council member position following a court ruling three years after his 2021 election defeat. The case involved vote recounting in Ward 6 of Shahid Ohabpur Union, Rajbari Sadar Upazila. Sobahan was declared the unofficial winner with 376 votes after a new count, overturning the earlier result where his opponent, an Awami League candidate, won with 377 votes.

The traditional ‘Mangal Shobhajatra’ procession marking Bengali New Year has been renamed ‘Borshoboron Anondo Shobhajatra’ (New Year Joyful Parade), as announced at a press conference by the Faculty of Fine Arts at Dhaka University. Dean Azharul Islam said the event will be celebratory and inclusive. Cultural Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki had hinted at the change earlier at a meeting on March 23.

Sadequl Islam Nannu, president of the Upazila BNP, reportedly asked police to exclude Awami League names from the charge sheet in a case involving vandalism and a cocktail explosion at the BNP office. The district BNP has since issued a notice demanding an explanation. Nannu also issued a nomination letter appointing Youth League leader Abdul Hakim—an accused in the case—as president of the proposed Fazlupur Union chapter of the BNP’s labor wing.

A Volunteer League leader and a drug dealer were snatched from police custody in Kalkini, Madaripur, by a group of accomplices. Though police recovered the handcuffs, the suspects remain at large. The detainees—Rashed Khan and Al Amin Sardar—were being transported when the ambush occurred, injuring five police officers. Security around the police station has since been tightened.

Police recovered the body of Surman Ali (35) in Kushtia with a towel wrapped around his neck. Family members allege he was tortured to death by a group of 10–12 people who accused him of theft. Surman had ongoing disputes with a neighbor, Abdul Hakim, whose house had recently been robbed. Locals discovered the body near a toilet behind the same neighbor’s house.

Police detained at least 15 individuals, including seven women, from a residential hotel in Uttara for alleged involvement in immoral activities. Police recovered narcotics and other evidence from the premises. OC Hafizur Rahman stated the operation was based on a tip-off. Allegedly, leaders from the “Swairachar League” had been operating the hotel, with similar establishments nearby also involved in vice-related activities.

At least 40 more Palestinians were killed in the past 24 hours due to Israeli strikes across Gaza. The total death toll has now reached approximately 50,900. Since renewed attacks began on March 18, over 1,500 have been killed. An additional 146 people were injured in the last day, raising the total number of wounded to 115,875 since the conflict began.

While Donald Trump recently announced a 125% tariff hike on Chinese imports, the White House has clarified that existing tariffs raise the total to 145%. This includes a previous 20% duty already in place. China condemned the move as economic bullying, warning that prices for products like Apple devices will skyrocket.

Armed pirates attacked four fishing trawlers—FB Tufan-2, FB Madina-1, FB Ma-1, and FB Tarek-1—off the coast of Patharghata in the Bay of Bengal. Seven fishermen were beaten and one was shot. The robbers made off with fish worth BDT 2 million, BDT 50,000 in cash, and 30 mobile phones. Coast Guard units later rescued the injured. Witnesses report the attackers spoke in a Chittagong dialect and wore masks.

Following the U.S. decision to impose a 125% tariff on Chinese goods, China is ramping up engagement with major trade blocs. Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao held virtual meetings with EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič and Malaysian Trade Minister Tengku Zafrul. Both sides expressed eagerness to initiate negotiations on market access and electric vehicle pricing, and to redirect exports previously bound for the U.S. toward Europe. China reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with ASEAN and all trade partners.

Former MP Morshed Alam and 84 Awami League leaders and activists have been named in a case over a 2018 attack on BNP candidate Zainul Abdin Farroque’s election rally. The current chairman and Kadra Union Jubo League president Gias Uddin Bhuiyan has been arrested. Other accused include Morshed Alam’s son and former Upazila chairman Saiful Alam Dipu, and Vice Chairman Golam Kabir.