Police in Dhaka arrested a total of 86 people in separate operations conducted across the capital. The Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Police (Motijheel Division) detained 58 drug addicts during a block raid near the TT Para railway area under Mugda Police Station. Additionally, Hazaribagh Police arrested 28 individuals accused of involvement in various crimes. The arrests took place on Sunday afternoon, April 26, 2026, and were confirmed by Deputy Police Commissioner N M Nasir Uddin, spokesperson for the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP).

After being presented before the Special Metropolitan Magistrate Court, the detainees received short-term sentences and were sent to prison. The Hazaribagh operation was carried out from Sunday night to Monday morning in crime-prone areas under the station’s jurisdiction. According to DMP sources, such operations will continue to maintain law and order in the capital.

The police emphasized that these drives are part of ongoing efforts to ensure public safety and curb criminal activities in Dhaka.

Iran is seeking military and diplomatic assistance from Russia, according to an interview with Tehran University associate professor Foad Izadi published by Al Jazeera. The report states that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Russia for meetings with President Vladimir Putin and other senior leaders.

Izadi told Al Jazeera that Iran’s air defense system is not at the desired level, and the country hopes Russia can help strengthen it. He also emphasized that Russia’s political backing as a permanent member of the UN Security Council is vital for Iran. Izadi noted that Russia recently vetoed a Bahrain–United States proposal, which reinforced Tehran’s interest in maintaining Moscow’s support in international forums.

The report highlights that Iran–Russia military cooperation is longstanding, dating back to the period following Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution, when Tehran began viewing Moscow as a key partner in military technology.

Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury announced that the government will identify and correct existing errors in the Family Card project to ensure its effective implementation. Speaking to reporters after a committee meeting on the program at the Secretariat on Monday, he said the initiative aims to deliver benefits to the rightful recipients. The meeting was attended by Social Welfare Minister A Z M Zahid Hossain and Prime Minister’s Economic and Planning Adviser Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir.

The minister explained that the project began on a pilot basis, during which some minor issues were detected. More than 37,000 cards have been distributed so far, and the authorities are reviewing whether any genuine beneficiaries were excluded or wrongly listed. He emphasized that the government will allocate sufficient funds in the upcoming budget to ensure the program continues without financial obstacles.

Chowdhury described the Family Card as not only a social protection initiative but also a humanitarian effort aimed at empowering women, supporting rural communities, and improving access to services for disadvantaged groups, with potential positive effects on the broader economy.

A Dhaka court has placed former Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) director Lieutenant Colonel (dismissed) Md Afzal Naser on a two-day remand in the Mahmudul Hasan murder case. The order was issued on Monday, April 27, 2026, by Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Zakir Hossain. The prosecution confirmed the decision. Naser had earlier been remanded for four days on April 23 and was produced before the court after that period ended. The investigating officer from Uttara East Police Station sought a seven-day remand for further interrogation.

According to the remand petition, violent activities were allegedly carried out under Naser’s direction and funding during the anti-discrimination student movement. Investigators stated that further questioning was necessary to uncover the main motives and ensure a fair investigation. The case stems from the August 5, 2024, shooting of Mahmudul Hasan during a student rally in Uttara, where he was fatally hit by bullets allegedly fired by Naser and others.

Police previously arrested Naser on March 30, 2026, from his residence in Mirpur DOHS. He has since been remanded multiple times in separate murder cases filed with Mirpur and Paltan police stations, totaling 28 days of remand so far.

A man identified as Md. Alo, aged 33, fled after chanting political slogans through a loudspeaker in front of the locked district Awami League office in Maijdee, Noakhali, on Monday morning. Police arrived at the scene and seized two microphones and an amplifier used in the incident.

According to local sources, the man arrived in a CNG-run auto-rickshaw and began shouting slogans such as “Sheikh Hasina will come, Bangladesh will smile” and “Joy Bangla, Joy Bangabandhu.” When police reached the spot, he quickly escaped in the same vehicle. The office had been closed and locked at the time of the incident.

Sudharam Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md. Touhidul Islam said the youth appeared to have mental health issues. Authorities are investigating the matter and will take legal action after reviewing the situation.

Three people were killed in separate lightning strikes in Khaliajuri upazila of Netrakona on Monday. The incidents occurred in the morning and noon of April 27, 2026. A fisherman named Abdul Motaleb, 55, from Maizpara union of Ishwarganj upazila in Mymensingh, died while fishing near the Dhanua River at the Jagannathpur ferry ghat. Later, a farmer named Monaem Khan died while drying paddy in front of his house in Satgaon village, and a farm laborer named Shubho Mondol from Sirajganj died while harvesting paddy in Krishnapur village.

Police confirmed the deaths and stated that inquest reports would be prepared before handing over the bodies to the families. The confirmation came from Hafizul Islam, Additional Superintendent of Police (DSB) of Netrakona. The lightning strikes occurred in open areas during regular agricultural and fishing activities.

Authorities have not reported further injuries or property damage related to the incidents, and no additional details on weather conditions were provided in the report.

The High Court has directed the Election Commission (EC) to accept the nomination papers of Nusrat Tabassum, a leader of the National Citizens Party (NCP), for the reserved women’s seat in the national parliament. The order was issued on Monday by a High Court bench comprising Justice Ahmed Sohel and Justice Fatema Anwar. Nusrat Tabassum had earlier filed a writ petition seeking to restore her candidacy after the EC rejected her nomination.

According to the report, the Election Commission had canceled Nusrat Tabassum’s nomination papers because they were submitted after the deadline on April 22. The final submission time was 4:00 p.m., but she submitted her papers at 4:19 p.m. The EC also suspended the candidacy of Monira Sharmin, the joint convener of the same party. The election for the reserved women’s seats in the 13th National Parliament is scheduled for May 12.

The High Court’s directive now allows Nusrat Tabassum to participate in the upcoming election, pending the EC’s compliance with the order.

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir told Parliament that the government plans to begin the local government election process soon after completing necessary preparations. Responding to a question from Jamaat-e-Islami MP Zahirul Islam during Monday’s parliamentary session chaired by Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, the minister said the matter is under active consideration by the government.

In response to another question from independent MP Rumin Farhana, the minister explained that local government elections are held in phases, requiring 10 months to a year to complete all levels. Preparations include voter list updates, collection of election materials, scheduling around religious festivals and public exams, weather considerations, and training of election officials. At least 45 days are needed for pre-schedule preparations.

The minister also informed Parliament that the Election Commission has decided not to use electronic voting machines (EVMs) in any upcoming national or local elections. The EVMs, purchased under a project completed in June 2024, are currently stored in various facilities while audit and anti-corruption investigations continue.

The Gede-Darshana border checkpoint between Bangladesh and India will remain closed for three days due to the legislative assembly election in India’s Nadia district. According to Darshana Immigration In-Charge SI Tuhin, the closure will be in effect from 9:20 a.m. on April 27 until 6:00 p.m. on April 29, 2026. The decision follows an official order from the Indian central government. During this period, passport holders will not be able to cross through the Darshana Integrated Check Post.

However, Indian citizens currently staying in Bangladesh will be allowed to return to India during the closure. Normal operations at the checkpoint are scheduled to resume on April 30, 2026. The temporary suspension aims to facilitate smooth conduct of the election process in the adjacent Indian district.

The closure affects cross-border travelers and trade activities through the Darshana-Gede route, a key land connection between Chuadanga in Bangladesh and Nadia in India.

The International Crimes Tribunal-2 has completed the testimony phase in a war crimes case against Obaidul Quader and six other accused linked to killings during the July uprising. The tribunal scheduled May 17 for the start of closing arguments. The order was issued on Monday, April 27, 2026.

A total of 26 witnesses provided statements in the case. The other accused include Awami League Joint General Secretary A F M Bahauddin Nasim, former State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat, Jubo League President Sheikh Fazle Shams Parash, General Secretary Mainul Hossain Khan Nikhil, and the banned Chhatra League’s President Saddam Hossain and General Secretary Wali Asif Enan.

The tribunal’s next session on May 17 will focus on presenting legal arguments before proceeding toward a verdict in the case.

An Israeli soldier was killed and six others were injured in a Hezbollah drone attack in southern Lebanon, according to the Israeli military. The incident occurred during an Israeli military operation in the area. The deceased soldier was identified as Sergeant Idan Fuchs of the 77th Battalion, Seventh Armored Brigade. The wounded soldiers were taken to a hospital, and their families have been notified.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that one officer and three soldiers were seriously injured in the attack. Hezbollah claimed responsibility, stating that it targeted Israeli troops in the southern Lebanese city of Taybeh in response to alleged ceasefire violations.

The report, citing the Times of Israel, highlights continued hostilities between Israeli forces and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, underscoring the fragility of the ceasefire in the region.

Comilla University in Bangladesh has been without electricity for 18 consecutive hours, severely disrupting academic and administrative activities. The outage began at 6 p.m. on Sunday and continued until at least 1 p.m. on Monday, leaving students unable to study or complete assignments and halting office work. Several departments have postponed scheduled classes, exams, and even semester finals due to the prolonged power failure.

Students reported difficulties charging devices and preparing presentations, while residential halls also faced water shortages. University officials said the outage was caused by trees falling on power poles and damaging equipment in the Shalban area. The Power Development Board (PDB) confirmed repair work was underway and expressed hope to restore supply by evening.

The university’s examination office stated that its digital operations were paralyzed and one department had already postponed a semester final exam. Limited generator backup was available but insufficient to support all activities until full power restoration.

Police in Netrokona’s Purbadhala have arrested three people, including the upazila unit member secretary and a former joint convener of the Chhatra Dal, in connection with an attack and vandalism on a Member of Parliament’s private car. The arrests were made in separate operations by the district detective branch and local police on Sunday night and early Monday.

The detainees are Saju Ahmed, Solaiman Kabir Pappu, and Aiyub Ali. Saju Ahmed is the third accused and serves as the upazila Chhatra Dal member secretary, while Solaiman Kabir Pappu is the tenth accused and a former joint convener. Aiyub Ali, the fortieth accused, is the ward president of the Krishak Dal in Laujana village. Police said the arrested individuals will be produced before court, and operations are continuing to detain others involved.

The case stems from an incident last Friday evening when MP Mashum Mostafa’s car was attacked and vandalized at a filling station in Atkapara area. The MP was briefly confined before being rescued by police and administration. So far, twelve people have been arrested in the case, nine of whom are currently on bail.

A Dhaka court has ordered the imprisonment of Dhaka University professor Sudip Chakraborty in connection with a case alleging his involvement in the suicide of student Munira Mahjabin Mimo. The order was issued on Monday afternoon by Metropolitan Magistrate Ripon Hossain after police presented the arrested teacher before the court. The investigating officer, Sub-Inspector Kazi Iqbal Hossain of Badda Police Station, requested that Sudip be kept in custody until the investigation is complete.

Defense lawyer Ful Mohammad sought bail, claiming the accused was innocent and being harassed, but state prosecutors opposed the plea. After the hearing, the court denied bail and sent Sudip to jail. Police reported that Sudip was detained in Uttara Badda on Sunday based on secret information and that preliminary investigation indicated his involvement in the incident.

Earlier, police recovered Mimo’s hanging body from her home in Uttara Badda, along with a note mentioning Sudip and a financial reference. Following this, Mimo’s father filed a case accusing Sudip of abetment to suicide.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that peace talks in Islamabad failed due to what he described as excessive demands from the United States. He made the remarks to local journalists after arriving in St. Petersburg, Russia, where he said he would discuss the Middle East conflict with Russia, a key ally.

Araghchi explained that the discussions in Islamabad involved mediators and included talks on the conditions under which further negotiations might continue. He also highlighted Iran’s ongoing blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, calling safe passage through the strategic waterway a global concern. The minister urged neighboring countries, including Oman, to work closely together in their mutual interests.

Araghchi added that further discussions with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz are planned, signaling continued diplomatic engagement on regional maritime security.