Five days after bus fares were raised following a fuel price hike, bus operations in Dhaka have yet to return to normal. The shortage began when a fuel crisis hit the country due to the Iran war, leading to fewer buses on major city routes such as Gulistan–Mirpur, Rampura, and Satrasta. As a result, passengers are facing long waits and overcrowded buses, particularly during office hours.

Bus conductors said they spend long hours in line to refuel, reducing the number of daily trips. Some owners are also avoiding operating buses lacking proper documents or fitness certificates under the new government. Although fares were officially increased last Thursday, most city buses are still charging old rates, as conductors have not received updated fare charts. Transport workers expressed dissatisfaction with the new fare structure, and owners have yet to issue final instructions.

On long-distance routes, the new fares have been implemented, but passengers reported being charged 50 to 150 taka more than the approved rates. The Passengers’ Welfare Association confirmed receiving growing complaints about overcharging on several inter-district routes.

The United States is reviewing a proposal from Iran to end ongoing hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. According to the White House, President Donald Trump and senior policymakers are seriously considering the offer. White House spokesperson Caroline Levitt said Trump met with his national security team earlier in the day, and discussions on Iran’s proposal were part of that meeting.

Tehran’s proposal reportedly includes a condition that disputes over its nuclear program be postponed for the future. However, President Trump has previously made clear that Iran will not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons under any circumstances. Levitt reaffirmed that Trump’s stance on the nuclear issue remains firm and uncompromising.

The review of Iran’s proposal signals a potential diplomatic opening, though the outcome remains uncertain given the conflicting positions on nuclear policy and regional security.

The Migrant Welfare Network (MWN) has submitted a memorandum to Bangladesh’s Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment demanding compensation, rehabilitation, justice, and accountability for hundreds of Bangladeshi workers who returned from Malaysia after facing abuse and fraud. The memorandum was handed over on Monday during a meeting with the expatriates’ welfare minister.

According to returning workers, they had spent between 500,000 and 550,000 taka to go to Malaysia in 2023 and were employed by companies such as Mediseram and Kawaguchi. They alleged that the companies withheld salaries for over five to six months, confiscated passports, and subjected them to forced labor and physical abuse. The minister reportedly assured them that the responsible recruitment agencies would be summoned and that compensation and blacklisting issues would be addressed.

The workers’ demands include immediate payment of due wages, full compensation under international standards, return of seized passports, cancellation of blacklists, effective rehabilitation programs, and legal action against exploitative agencies. They also called for zero-cost safe migration, reform of complaint mechanisms, and inclusion of workers in migration policy-making.

Three people, including two members of the same family, were hacked to death in the Khushi Bazar area of Gadadhardangi village under Aliyabad Union in Faridpur Sadar upazila on Monday night around 9:30 pm. The accused, identified as 28-year-old Akash, allegedly used a sharp axe and spade in the attack before fleeing the scene. The victims were Rahila Begum, 50, Amena Begum, 75, and neighbor Kabul Chowdhury, 45. Another person, Riaz Molla, 45, was injured and taken to hospital for treatment.

According to police, two of the victims were the suspect’s grandmother and aunt, while the neighbor was killed while trying to intervene. Following the incident, senior police officials, including Assistant Superintendent of Police Md Shamsul Azam, visited the site. Faridpur Kotwali Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md Shahidul Islam confirmed the incident and said legal proceedings are underway.

As of the latest update, the suspect remains at large, and police operations to apprehend him are ongoing.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised the Iranian people for their steadfast struggle to defend their independence and sovereignty amid pressure from the United States and Israel. During a high-level meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in St. Petersburg on Monday, Putin promised that Russia would extend all possible cooperation to Tehran and play a leading role in establishing peace in the region.

Putin commended the courage and bravery of the Iranian people and expressed hope that Iran would overcome its current challenges and regain stability soon. He emphasized that Russia would act in ways that protect the interests of both Iran and the broader region, underscoring Moscow’s commitment to regional peace.

The report also noted that Russia has condemned US and Israeli attacks in the Middle East and offered to mediate to ease tensions. Moscow has repeatedly proposed storing Iran’s enriched uranium to reduce regional friction, but the United States has rejected the offer.

International concern has grown over a resurgence of piracy off the coast of Somalia, following a series of ship hijackings reported in recent weeks. Maritime authorities said the risk level in the region has been raised significantly after multiple incidents, including the seizure of a cargo vessel by armed men on April 27, 2026. This was the fourth such attack within a week, following earlier assaults on a fishing boat, an oil tanker, and other commercial ships.

Experts noted that piracy in the area had nearly disappeared three years ago but has now returned, alarming the global shipping industry. Weak security conditions and favorable weather have made small-boat attacks easier. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) advised vessels to maintain heightened security and report any suspicious activity. In some cases, crews have successfully repelled attackers.

The World Bank previously estimated that Somali pirates earned hundreds of millions of dollars in ransom between 2005 and 2012. Analysts warned that if the situation remains unchecked, commercial shipping through the Indian Ocean and Red Sea could face higher costs and greater security risks.

During the first innings break in Chattogram, chief selector Habibul Bashar Sumon discussed the upcoming Test series and confirmed that four players—Zakir Ali Anik, Hasan Murad, Hasan Mahmud, and Khaled Ahmed—were left out for tactical reasons. Zakir was dropped due to poor form, while Hasan Mahmud was not fully fit after injury. Despite strong performances, Hasan Murad and Khaled Ahmed were omitted based on team strategy.

Bashar explained that the selection panel considered Pakistan’s left-handed batting lineup and opted for off-spinner Nayeem Hasan instead of Murad. Khaled was replaced as selectors preferred wicket-taking bowlers like Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, and Ebadot Hossain. Bashar emphasized that players should not take the omissions negatively and that explanations would be given personally.

The new squad includes Amit Hasan as a backup wicketkeeper and Tanzid Hasan Tamim, known for his aggressive batting. Bashar said the selectors aim to give new players long-term opportunities, signaling a shift toward fresh planning in Bangladesh’s Test setup.

Bangladesh Border Guard (BGB) rescued 69 Rohingya, including women and children, from a human trafficking attempt to Malaysia through the sea route in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar. The operation took place early Monday, April 27, 2026, when BGB’s Teknaf-2 Battalion surrounded a suspected hideout near Maheshkhali Para. Three traffickers were detained during the raid, while several others managed to escape.

According to Lieutenant Colonel Md Hanifur Rahman, all rescued individuals are Myanmar nationals residing in Rohingya camps in Ukhiya and Teknaf. The search of the hideout led to the recovery of five men, twenty women, and thirty-three children, along with an autorickshaw and two empty gas cylinders used in the trafficking operation. Later that day, BGB conducted a separate operation in Nazir Para, detaining eleven more Rohingya, including women and children.

BGB stated that Rohingya with valid camp identification cards will be returned to their respective camps, while those without cards will be pushed back to Myanmar. The detained traffickers are being processed for legal action through Teknaf police.

Bangladesh’s Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku announced that the government has set a target to generate 10,000 megawatts of solar power within the next five years to address the country’s electricity shortage. He made the statement on Monday at the Bangladesh-China Renewable Energy Forum organized by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) in Dhaka’s Gulshan. The minister said unused government land will be identified and allocated for large-scale solar projects through inter-ministerial coordination, including land along the Jamuna River.

He added that unused land owned by agencies such as the railway will be brought under investment, and a committee has been formed to implement major projects under public-private partnerships. The minister acknowledged that private power producers’ dues, dollar shortages, and high fuel import costs have worsened the power situation, though some improvement in load-shedding is expected in the coming weeks. BIDA Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashiq Mahmud bin Harun said new guidelines will allow private investors to use government land for 15 to 20 years, with a pilot project already underway in Feni’s Sonagazi.

CPD Research Director Dr. Khondaker Golam Moazzem emphasized that renewable energy is essential for energy security as fossil fuel-based economies face growing uncertainty. He noted that over $9 billion in investment will be needed to achieve the 10,000 MW green power goal by 2030.

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Md. Shafiqul Islam Khan has declared that there will be no compromise on the quality of ongoing development works. Speaking on April 25 in Mirpur’s Ward 5 and Ward 3 during the inauguration of road and drainage improvement projects, he said all contractors must strictly follow tender conditions and complete work within the stipulated time. DNCC officials will regularly monitor progress, and he himself will inspect if necessary.

State Minister for Youth and Sports Md. Aminul Haque, present as chief guest, assured residents of Bawnia Bandh area that the government is working to resolve land ownership, cremation ground, water, and gas issues. He urged patience as gas supply improvements will take time.

Under the projects, 7.88 kilometers of roads and equivalent drainage lines will be built in Ward 5, and 330 meters of road and drainage lines in Ward 3, using RCC pipelines of specified diameters. The administrator emphasized public cooperation and warned against illegal truck parking on main roads.

A power generation unit of India’s Adani Group, which had been shut down due to a recent mechanical fault, has resumed operations. According to the Bangladesh Power Development Board (PDB), electricity from the previously closed unit began feeding into the national grid from Monday night. With both units now active, Bangladesh is again receiving electricity from the full capacity of the Adani power plant.

Data from the Power Grid Company of Bangladesh (PGCB) showed that the two units together had been supplying up to 1,499 megawatts before the disruption. On April 22, production dropped sharply to about 700 megawatts when one unit went offline, creating pressure on the national grid. The restoration of the unit is expected to stabilize supply levels and ease grid stress.

The report did not specify the exact location of the power plant or the duration of the shutdown, but the resumption marks a return to normal power flow from Adani’s facilities to Bangladesh.

At a roundtable held on Monday at Hotel Intercontinental in Dhaka, prominent citizens warned that conflicting and baseless narratives on social media are fostering division in society. Organized by Citizens Forum Bangladesh (CFB) under the theme “False Narratives, Propaganda and Disunity: Threats to Stability, National Security and Unity,” the event emphasized the need for national unity and moral education to combat misinformation. Participants also called for the establishment of a permanent education commission to ensure a stable education policy.

CFB Chairman and former Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Anwar Ullah Chowdhury said that false narratives cannot be defeated by law alone but through truth-based narratives. He stressed the importance of building a knowledge-based society and educating students in ethics to foster patriotism and social responsibility. Other speakers highlighted the role of misinformation in destabilizing university campuses and urged strategic reforms in education to include national security and defense awareness.

Former police chief Md. Ashraful Huda pointed to intelligence lapses behind the spread of false information, while other participants urged transparency from the government regarding the ongoing energy crisis, which they attributed to global conflicts.

A clash broke out at the Laboni Filling Station in Madarganj upazila of Jamalpur on Monday afternoon over fuel collection. Witnesses said motorcyclists and farmers gathered at the station from early morning despite a storm. Arguments over standing in line escalated into a physical altercation, leading to stone-throwing and panic in the area. Police officers and station staff intervened to bring the situation under control, and fuel sales were temporarily suspended.

Later in the afternoon, fuel distribution resumed in the presence of the upazila executive officer Suman Chowdhury, upazila BNP president Advocate Manjur Kader Babul Khan, and general secretary Mizanur Rahman Ratan. A mobile court fined three drivers three thousand taka each and another driver two thousand taka for lacking registration cards, driving licenses, and helmets.

The incident highlighted tensions among local fuel consumers during supply disruptions and prompted immediate administrative action to restore order.

The funeral prayer for Jubo Dal activist Md. Nasir Talukdar, also known as Madhu Nasir, who was shot dead by armed assailants in Raozan, Chattogram, has been completed. The burial took place on Monday evening, April 27, 2026, at the Shomserpara Tilapara social graveyard in Kadolpur Union. His body was brought home from Chattogram Medical College Hospital after an autopsy, where relatives and neighbors gathered to pay their respects.

Local Jubo Dal leaders claimed Nasir was politically affiliated with their organization. However, no leaders or activists from BNP or Jubo Dal were seen attending the funeral, despite the presence of villagers and family members. Locals remarked that although Nasir was involved in Jubo Dal politics, no party representatives came to his final farewell.

According to Raozan Police Station Officer-in-Charge Sajedul Islam, Nasir was shot dead by armed assailants on Sunday night, April 26, around 9:30 p.m., after which the attackers fled the scene.

At least 23 people have died in lightning strikes across nine districts of Bangladesh over the past two days, amid increasing rainfall and storm activity. Sunday recorded the highest single-day toll with 14 deaths, followed by nine more fatalities on Monday in Netrokona, Habiganj, Bogura, and Hatiya. Gaibandha saw the most casualties, including a child, while other deaths occurred in Jamalpur, Sirajganj, Natore, Panchagarh, Bogura, and Sherpur.

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued a 48-hour warning for Kalbaishakhi storms with lightning, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall in northern and northeastern regions. Authorities have also raised signal number two at river ports in Mymensingh and Sylhet. Experts note that lightning occurs most frequently in the country’s northeastern haor areas and Rangpur region, especially near water bodies.

Following the failure of a previous palm tree planting project, the government has begun installing lightning arresters to reduce fatalities. Disaster management officials emphasize public awareness and early warnings as key to saving lives during the April–May lightning season.