Bangladesh has started receiving approximately 925 megawatts of electricity from India's Adani Power Plant. The second unit of the plant was synchronized with Bangladesh’s national grid on Monday evening, beginning supply at around 7:45 p.m. According to the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) chairman, power supply will gradually increase, helping to boost overall generation and reduce load-shedding across the country.

BPDB officials also stated that from April 28, additional 600 megawatts each are expected to come from SS Power and RNPL. RNPL is a joint venture between Bangladesh’s Rural Power Company Limited (RPCL) and China’s state-owned Norinco, which will begin producing 600 megawatts from the same date.

BPDB data show that on Saturday evening, Bangladesh’s peak electricity demand reached 16,900 megawatts, while maximum generation without Adani’s supply was 14,712 megawatts. The new imports are expected to ease the supply gap and improve grid stability.

Authorities in Singair upazila of Manikganj conducted a raid on Monday at Sirajpur Bazar in Chandhar Union, seizing 24 drums of illegally stored fuel including octane, petrol, diesel, and kerosene. The operation, which lasted from 3:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., targeted a business named Messrs Mahmud Enterprise. Following the discovery, the firm was fined one lakh taka under the Consumer Rights Protection Act.

According to an official press release, the company had been collecting and storing fuel illegally and selling it at prices higher than the government’s fixed rate. The confiscated fuel was placed under the custody of the Singair police officer-in-charge. It is being sold at government-set prices in the presence of relevant officials, with proceeds to be deposited into the state treasury.

Singair Upazila Nirbahi Officer and Executive Magistrate Khairunnahar, who led the operation, stated that such drives will continue in the public interest.

A severe shortage of fuel and electricity has brought life in the Rangpur region to a standstill, according to a report published on April 28, 2026. Worsening load-shedding has disrupted industrial production, halted irrigation, crippled transport, and severely affected students’ studies. Residents report that both fuel and electricity shortages have created a major crisis across the agriculture-dependent northern districts, with irrigation pumps unable to operate and crop yields at risk.

Industrial zones in Nilphamari, Gaibandha, Dinajpur, Thakurgaon, Panchagarh, Lalmonirhat, and Rangpur are facing production losses, leaving factory owners and workers in financial distress. Cold storage operators warn of potential spoilage of stored potatoes and vegetables due to insufficient fuel for generators. Auto-rickshaw drivers, dependent on electricity for charging, are also struggling to earn a living. Long queues and occasional clashes have been reported at fuel stations.

Power officials and experts acknowledge that many power plants have shut down due to the fuel crisis. They urge the government to restore supply quickly and explore alternative energy sources to prevent further deterioration of the situation.

A dam in the Eron Beel area of Madhyanagar in Sunamganj has broken due to hill runoff from India, flooding hundreds of hectares of Boro paddy fields. The breach occurred on Tuesday morning when rising water pressure in the Monai River near the Indian border caused a road adjacent to Hamidpur village to collapse, allowing water to enter the fields.

Local farmers reported that 5 to 6 villages have several hundred acres of Boro crops at risk. The agriculture department stated that the affected area covers 114 hectares, of which 40 hectares have already been harvested. Residents are working to block the water flow to protect the remaining crops.

According to the Upazila Nirbahi Officer Sanjay Ghosh, the damaged structure is a village road, not a Water Development Board dam. The road was washed away by runoff descending from Durgapur in Netrokona. Around 5 to 10 hectares of land have been submerged, and efforts are underway to prevent further erosion.

A 31-year-old man from California, Cole Thomas Allen, has been charged with attempting to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, D.C. Prosecutors said Allen broke through a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton Hotel armed with a semi-automatic handgun, a pump-action shotgun, and three knives. A Secret Service agent was shot but survived due to a bulletproof vest. Allen faces additional firearms-related charges and could face life imprisonment if convicted.

Court documents and prosecutors revealed that Allen had traveled from California to Washington days before the attack and had written to relatives expressing intent to target senior administration officials. Authorities are reviewing the White House’s security arrangements following the incident, which marked the third attempt on Trump’s life. Officials said the suspect is not cooperating with investigators.

White House officials stated that President Trump maintains confidence in the Secret Service, while security protocols for future major events are being reassessed. The postponed Correspondents’ Dinner will be rescheduled once new safety measures are finalized.

Officials of Wakfi Knit Fabrics Private Limited in Madhabdi, Narsingdi, have accused former student leader Kamrul Haque Roman of leading an attack, vandalism, and looting at their under-construction garment factory on April 14. The company filed a written complaint with Madhabdi Police Station, alleging that a group demanded Tk 3 million in extortion and later assaulted staff, injuring several, and took Tk 750,000 from the site office. The incident prompted the company to hold a press conference at Narsingdi Press Club on Monday, calling for the suspect’s immediate arrest.

In a written statement, senior manager Zakir Hossain said the extortion threats had continued for several days before the attack. The accused, Kamrul Haque Roman, a former joint convener of the Madhabdi Thana unit of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, denied the allegations, claiming he only intervened in a dispute over stored fuel and that the extortion claim was false. He stated he remains active in BNP politics despite holding no current post.

Madhabdi Police Station Officer-in-Charge Kamal Hossain confirmed receiving the complaint and said legal action is under process pending investigation.

In Nikli upazila of Kishoreganj, the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination began one hour later than scheduled on Tuesday due to stormy weather and heavy rainfall. The English second paper exam under the Dhaka Education Board was supposed to start at 10 a.m. but began at 11 a.m. instead. The delay was announced through loudspeakers at 9:50 a.m. to inform students and guardians.

According to officials, many students from remote areas could not reach the exam centers on time because of the adverse weather. The decision to delay the exam was made with the approval of the Secondary Education Board and the Deputy Commissioner. Exams at all centers in the upazila, including Nikli GC Pilot Government Model High School and Shahid Saronika Girls’ High School, started simultaneously at 11 a.m.

Authorities stated that the adjustment aimed to ensure that all students, especially those from distant locations, could attend the exam safely despite the natural disruption.

A sharp verbal confrontation erupted between the United States and Iran at the United Nations Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference in New York after Iran was nominated as one of the conference’s vice presidents. The 11th review session of the treaty, which came into force in 1970, appointed 34 vice presidents from various country groups, with Iran nominated by the Non-Aligned Movement and other states, according to conference chair Do Hung Viet of Vietnam.

US Assistant Secretary for Arms Control Christopher Ayo called the decision a blow to the NPT’s credibility, accusing Iran of long ignoring its commitments and failing to cooperate with the UN nuclear watchdog. Iran’s ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency, Reza Najafi, rejected the allegations as baseless and politically motivated, arguing that the US, as the only country to have used nuclear weapons, lacked moral authority to judge others.

The dispute comes amid heightened tensions involving Iran, the US, and Israel. Iran has proposed suspending nuclear discussions until regional conflicts ease, while Washington reaffirmed President Donald Trump’s stance that Iran must never obtain nuclear weapons.

Former ICT State Minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak was injured in a prison van accident on Tuesday morning while being brought to the Dhaka Fourth Special Judge Court for a hearing in the murder case of truck driver Hossain. The hearing, related to the killing during the anti-discrimination student movement, was postponed to May 21 after the defense requested more time. Palak informed his lawyer, Farzana Yasmin Rakhi, about the accident and asked her to seek medical attention through a court petition.

According to the case details, truck driver Md. Hossain was shot dead on July 19, 2024, in the Chand Udyan area of Mohammadpur while returning home from Gabtoli. His mother, Rina Begum, filed a murder case on August 31, 2024. The investigation officer, SI Akramuzzaman of Mohammadpur Police Station, submitted a charge sheet on November 23, 2025, naming 34 accused, including Sheikh Hasina.

The court proceedings will continue after the rescheduled date, with Palak’s health condition expected to be reviewed following his reported injury.

In Nabinagar upazila of Brahmanbaria, a severe storm caused a power outage that forced 4,474 students to take their SSC, Dakhil, and vocational exams by candlelight across 11 centers. The disruption began on the morning of April 28, 2026, when a nor'wester storm tripped the 33 kV rural electricity line, plunging the entire area into darkness. Examinations continued at centers including Nabinagar Government Pilot High School, Nabinagar Ichhamoyee Pilot Girls’ High School, and Narayanpur DS Kamil Madrasa.

Students faced difficulty writing their answers due to poor lighting, while parents expressed anger over the lack of uninterrupted electricity despite prior government directives. The Upazila Nirbahi Officer, Mahmudul Hasan, said that fallen tree branches had damaged power lines, and temporary lighting was arranged using candles and charge lights. Abdul Wadud Hossain, Deputy General Manager of the local electricity office, confirmed that repair work was underway to restore power.

As of 11:50 a.m., all exam centers remained without electricity, raising concerns about the impact on students’ performance and exam fairness.

The Appellate Division has granted bail to former Chief Justice A B M Khairul Haque in five separate cases. The cases include charges related to the killing of a Jubo Dal activist during the July movement and alleged forgery in the caretaker government verdict. The bail order was issued on Tuesday morning, according to the report published on April 28, 2026.

The report from Amar Desh Online stated that the decision came from the Appellate Division but did not provide further details about the proceedings, duration of bail, or next legal steps. The article also mentioned that more details would be released later.

Further information about the implications of the bail decision or reactions from involved parties was not included in the report.

Farmers in Nesarabad upazila of Pirojpur have regained relief as diesel supply returned to normal, allowing irrigation to resume and revitalizing paddy fields. Earlier, irrigation in the upazila’s Irri-Boro fields was disrupted on March 30 and April 22 due to a diesel shortage, causing several hectares of paddy to wilt and raising fears of poor yield.

Following a report published by the newspaper, the upazila administration and agricultural officials took steps to improve the situation. Upazila Executive Officer Amit Dutta confirmed that diesel is now being supplied according to farmers’ demand and that there is no current shortage. Upazila Agriculture Officer Mahfuzur Rahman stated that with adequate diesel, irrigation and paddy production are proceeding smoothly, and yields are strong.

According to the upazila agriculture office, Irri-Boro paddy cultivation has been successful across 5,610 hectares of land, indicating a positive outcome after the earlier supply crisis.

Dr. Kamda Prasad Saha, former head of the forensic department at Comilla Medical College, has publicly defended his role in the second autopsy of Sohagi Jahan Tanu, a student of Comilla Victoria Government College whose murder case resurfaced after a suspect was arrested ten years later. Facing intense criticism and threats on social media, Dr. Saha posted a detailed explanation on Facebook on Monday evening, clarifying his involvement and the technical limitations of the second autopsy.

He stated that the first autopsy was conducted by another doctor, and he only led the second examination under court order as part of a three-member expert board. The body was decomposed when exhumed 10–15 days after burial, preventing a clear determination of the cause of death. However, DNA tests found sperm from three men, which was noted in the report. Dr. Saha emphasized that the report never suggested consensual sexual activity and that the findings were scientifically valid.

He expressed concern over personal attacks and misinformation online, asserting that all his actions were legally documented and that he supports a fair investigation to identify and punish the real perpetrators.

Democrats in the United States Senate have initiated a sixth vote on the War Powers Resolution aimed at restricting President Donald Trump’s military actions in Iran. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that the vote would take place this week, emphasizing the need to reassert congressional authority over war decisions.

Schumer questioned whether Republicans would continue to support Trump after what he described as a reckless and unpopular 60-day conflict. Under the US Constitution, the power to declare war lies with Congress, not the president. Democrats have accused the Trump administration of conducting military operations in Iran without congressional approval.

Previous attempts by Democrats to pass similar resolutions in both the Senate and the House of Representatives have failed. Despite these setbacks, they are pressing ahead with another vote to increase pressure on the administration and reaffirm legislative oversight of military engagements.

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, advised Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla, and Payra seaports to hoist local cautionary signal number 3 due to variations in air pressure over the Bay of Bengal. Fishing boats and trawlers in the northern Bay have been instructed to stay close to the coast and proceed with caution. The forecast also indicated partly cloudy to cloudy skies over Dhaka and surrounding areas, with chances of rain and thunderstorms.

The department predicted rain with gusty or squally winds and lightning across several divisions, including Dhaka, Mymensingh, Sylhet, Rangpur, Rajshahi, and Chattogram. Moderate to heavy rainfall may occur in parts of Dhaka, Mymensingh, and Sylhet, with a slight drop in day and night temperatures nationwide. Extended forecasts for Wednesday and Thursday suggest continued rainfall and thunderstorms across most regions.

Meteorologist Dr. Md. Bazlur Rashid said rainfall has eased recent heat conditions and that no heatwave is expected until early May. Earlier heatwaves had affected multiple districts, with Rajshahi recording 40°C last week.