An Iranian military spokesperson has warned of an impending 'extreme, widespread and destructive' attack against the United States and Israel. The statement, published by the Tasnim news agency linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), accused both countries of targeting what he called 'trivial' objectives. The warning comes amid heightened regional tensions and follows recent military actions attributed to the US and Israel.

The spokesperson rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran’s weapons stockpile had been significantly depleted. He asserted that Washington and Tel Aviv possess incomplete information about Tehran’s military capabilities and equipment. The statement further cautioned that the US and Israel would have to pay a 'heavy price' for what was described as their ongoing aggression.

The remarks were reported by BBC and reflect a sharp escalation in rhetoric between Iran and its adversaries, signaling the potential for further confrontation if diplomatic efforts fail to ease tensions.

Iran’s armed forces have declared that the United States and Israel are unaware of the full extent of Iran’s military and strategic capabilities. The statement came from the headquarters of the Khatam al-Anbiya military command, which asserted that both countries hold incomplete information about Iran’s defense strength. The Iranian military also pledged to continue fighting until what it called the “final surrender” of its enemies.

According to a statement published by the Tasnim news agency, a spokesperson for the command said that Iran’s adversaries should not assume they have destroyed its missile production centers, long-range precision drones, modern air defense systems, or electronic warfare capabilities. The spokesperson added that Iran’s strategic military production takes place in undisclosed locations beyond the reach of its enemies.

The statement included a warning of harsher and more destructive actions against adversaries, reinforcing Iran’s commitment to sustained military resistance. The report was sourced from Al Jazeera.

Between March 14 and March 28, 2026, a total of 373 road accidents across Bangladesh caused 298 deaths and over 2,000 injuries, according to data compiled from hospitals and media reports. The Road Safety Foundation disclosed these figures in a press release issued on April 1. Among the victims were 46 women and 67 children. Motorcycle accidents accounted for nearly 39 percent of the fatalities, while 47 pedestrians and 36 drivers or assistants also lost their lives. Additionally, 11 waterway accidents killed nine people, and 29 railway accidents caused 41 deaths.

The report showed that the Chattogram Division recorded the highest number of accidents and deaths, with 93 incidents and 74 fatalities, while Barishal Division had the lowest with 12 deaths. More than 10 million people traveled from Dhaka and about 40 million moved within the country during the Eid period. Despite reduced congestion, passengers faced overcharging on roads, railways, and waterways.

The Foundation recommended restructuring the National Road Safety Council, enforcing vehicle safety technology, removing outdated vehicles, and improving driver training to ensure safer transport nationwide.

A writ petition has been filed in the High Court seeking an order to close schools until the current measles outbreak subsides. The petition also calls for the formation of a high-level investigation committee to examine the deaths of 47 children reportedly caused by the disease. The petition was filed on Thursday, April 2, 2026, by lawyer Latif Jahan Purnima, naming the Family Welfare Division of the Ministry of Health and other relevant government authorities as respondents.

The petition requests the court to direct the authorities to submit a comprehensive report detailing the number of deaths, infection rates, vaccination coverage, vaccine availability, and measures taken to control the outbreak. It further seeks an order for a full, independent, and time-bound investigation to identify reasons behind failures in vaccination coverage, vaccine shortages, and delays in preventive actions.

If accepted, the court’s decision could lead to temporary school closures and a formal inquiry into the country’s public health response to the measles situation.

Transport drivers and workers blocked the Sylhet-Sunamganj highway on Thursday morning after failing to obtain fuel despite waiting in line. The protest began around 10:30 a.m. when they felled trees to obstruct the road near several petrol pumps in Sunamganj, causing severe traffic congestion and passenger suffering. Police later intervened, assuring that the pumps would reopen within an hour, leading the protesters to withdraw the blockade and restore traffic flow.

At the Mallikpur Cynthia Filling Station, the counters were closed and no staff were present, forcing many drivers to wait or leave without fuel. Similar conditions were reported at Balaka and Shafeda filling stations. Although there was no gas shortage, the blockade disrupted gas supply to vehicles as well.

Drivers expressed frustration over the sudden closure of pumps without notice, saying it affected their daily income and ability to repay vehicle loans. Police officials confirmed discussions with pump owners, who promised to resume operations shortly.

Bangladesh’s Joint Secretary and spokesperson of the Energy and Mineral Resources Division, Monir Hossain Chowdhury, announced that the country will face no fuel shortage in April. He made the statement at a press conference held at the Secretariat on April 2, where he said Bangladesh remains secure in its energy supply for the month.

Chowdhury explained that one of six ships recently released by Iran through the Strait of Hormuz carries crude oil, and its arrival will ensure uninterrupted operation at the Eastern Refinery. He also reported that from March 3 to the present, authorities have recovered 372,388 liters of fuel oil through nationwide drives, including 25,537 liters recovered on April 1.

The official’s assurance comes as part of the government’s ongoing monitoring and recovery efforts to maintain fuel stability across the country during April.

Former Director General of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), Lieutenant General (Retd.) Sheikh Mamun Khaled, has reportedly made statements during interrogation regarding the disappearance of former BNP organizing secretary M Ilias Ali. According to investigation sources, he claimed that Ilias Ali was targeted after announcing protests over issues such as the Tipaimukh Dam and transit agreements with India. Mamun Khaled alleged that the incident was carried out under the direction of then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, with participation from a Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) team.

Ilias Ali and his driver went missing from Dhaka’s Banani area on April 17, 2012, when Mamun Khaled was serving as DGFI chief. Currently under arrest in a murder case, he is being interrogated by the Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Branch. Investigators said he admitted that at least two DGFI officers provided technical support in the abduction, while others were aware of the plan. Authorities have also arrested former DGFI director Lt. Col. (Retd.) Md. Afzal Naser for questioning over related controversial activities.

Police officials stated that information from the detained former military officers is being verified and that the investigation is making significant progress.

US President Donald Trump made disparaging remarks about French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron during a private lunch, according to a report published on April 2, 2026. In a video briefly posted on the White House YouTube channel, Trump joked that Macron’s wife treats him badly and referred to an alleged incident from May 2025 in which Brigitte was seen pushing Macron during a Vietnam trip. The French president had previously dismissed that footage as fake or propaganda.

Trump’s comments came while criticizing NATO allies for their role in the Iran war, saying that the alliance did not need the United States but he still offered help. He also described NATO as a “paper tiger,” implying weakness in the organization’s response to global conflicts.

The remarks, sourced from Geo News, add to ongoing tensions between Trump and European leaders over defense cooperation and alliance commitments.

The Bangladesh Shop Owners Association has announced that all shops, commercial establishments, and shopping malls across the country, including the capital Dhaka, will close by 8 PM each night. The decision, disclosed in a statement on April 2, 2026, aims to support government efforts to conserve electricity and fuel amid the ongoing international energy crisis. Hotels, pharmacies, essential service stores, and fresh markets are exempt from the directive.

The association said the decision followed a joint meeting of the Bangladesh Shop Owners Association and the Dhaka Metropolitan Shop Owners Association’s standing committee. Earlier, on March 15, a meeting chaired by the State Minister for Power was held with shop owners and market representatives, where traders pledged to reduce decorative lighting by 40 percent in exchange for uninterrupted power supply.

The government is also considering additional measures such as extending weekly holidays, promoting remote work, and adjusting school schedules to manage energy demand more effectively.

China and Pakistan have completed a seven-day joint naval exercise in the Arabian Sea amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The exercise, named 'Sea Guardian-4', concluded on Wednesday and aimed to strengthen coordination and bilateral cooperation between the two countries’ navies, according to a statement from Pakistan’s Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).

The exercise included a five-day harbor phase in Karachi and a two-day sea phase in the northern Arabian Sea. Activities during the sea phase featured air defense drills against multi-dimensional threats, operations with a Pakistani submarine, conventional naval warfare exercises, and live firing to enhance operational and tactical coordination.

The ISPR statement said the exercise ended with a coordinated patrol in the Arabian Sea, reaffirming both navies’ commitment to regional maritime security and stability.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General and former MP Mia Golam Porwar has strongly condemned the government’s decision to introduce online classes three days a week in all metropolitan schools and colleges. In a statement issued on April 2, 2026, he described the move, decided at a coordination meeting on March 31, as ill-conceived and harmful to students. He accused the government of using the energy crisis as a pretext to impose online learning, calling it a deliberate attempt to weaken the nation’s intellectual foundation.

Porwar argued that online-based education causes multiple harms, including exclusion of poor students due to high internet costs, increased device addiction, and moral decline among children. He cited the National Student Assessment 2022 and UNICEF surveys showing learning losses and higher dropout and child labor rates during the COVID-19 period. He also criticized the government’s unplanned implementation of the 2023 curriculum and lack of educational reform.

He urged the government to withdraw the decision immediately and ensure in-person classes for all students, emphasizing that education should remain a top national priority.

Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton has warned that President Donald Trump’s approach to Iran is putting American troops in danger. Speaking to MSNBC in response to Trump’s national address, Moulton described the president’s strategy as reckless and ineffective, claiming it has failed to achieve its stated goals and instead created a dangerous situation for US forces.

Moulton criticized Trump’s handling of Iran policy, saying the president boasted about tearing up the Obama-era deal while claiming regime change was never his objective. According to Moulton, Trump’s actions have effectively resulted in a regime change that replaced an elderly, ailing leader with a younger, more hardline figure, moving Iran in the opposite direction of US interests.

He further noted the inconsistency in Trump’s statements, pointing out that the president previously claimed to have destroyed Iran’s nuclear program but now suggests further bombing is needed to achieve the same goal.

Russia has accused NATO of preparing for a direct military confrontation. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova made the allegation, citing NATO’s growing defense expenditures and frequent military exercises as indicators of such intentions. She referred to NATO’s 2025 activity report, claiming it shows the alliance’s role in escalating global tensions.

Zakharova stated that NATO’s potential military spending for 2025 could reach about 1.64 trillion dollars, representing roughly 62 percent of global defense expenditure by its 32 member states. She questioned why Russia continues to be portrayed as a threat despite such high spending. According to her, NATO conducted more than 120 joint military drills last year, while member states held over 700 separate training activities, many involving partner nations.

She further alleged that these exercises include offensive strategies, reflecting what she described as NATO’s aggressive stance. Zakharova rejected NATO’s labeling of Russia as the main threat to the Euro-Atlantic region and questioned accusations of airspace violations, sabotage, and cyberattacks. Analysts believe these remarks could heighten existing NATO-Russia tensions.

The Nasirnagar upazila administration in Brahmanbaria seized approximately 5,200 liters of illegally stored diesel from Selim Store in Purvabhag New Market on Wednesday evening, April 1. The operation was led by Assistant Commissioner (Land) and Executive Magistrate Sahel Ahmed, who conducted the raid based on secret information. Around 32 drums of diesel were confiscated during the drive.

According to the report, the seizure was part of a nationwide campaign to curb illegal fuel hoarding amid a global energy crisis. Acting on intelligence, law enforcement officials discovered the large stockpile of diesel. The store owner, Md. Faisal, was fined 10,000 taka under Section 20 of the Petroleum Act, 2016 for illegal storage.

The confiscated diesel was later sold at government-fixed prices within the upazila premises to meet local demand, as part of the administration’s effort to ensure fair distribution during the ongoing fuel shortage.

According to a report cited by Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, the United States and Israel have ultimately failed to achieve their objectives in the war against Iran. The conclusion comes from an analysis by the Center for Strategic Studies, which reviewed reports from 80 leading think tanks worldwide over the past month.

The research found that while the US and Israel managed limited tactical strikes due to their advanced military technology, they failed strategically to bring down Iran’s political system, destroy its defense capabilities, or force social and political surrender. The report credits Iran’s “exceptional and intelligent warfare tactics” for giving it dominance in the conflict, including maintaining control of the Strait of Hormuz and preventing the US-Israel alliance from regaining it militarily.

The analysis describes the war as gradually turning into a war of attrition, favoring Iran over time. It concludes that the US and its allies now face two options: to withdraw while claiming a “propaganda victory” or to end the conflict quickly without any form of victory.