Three leaders from the BNP and its student wing, Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), have been expelled following an attack on the car of Jamaat-e-Islami lawmaker Masum Mostafa from Netrakona-5 constituency. The expulsions were announced on Sunday through separate press releases issued by the central offices of the two organizations.

According to the BNP’s statement signed by Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, Ishteak Ahmed Babu, joint convener of the BNP’s Purbadhala upazila unit, was expelled from all party positions and primary membership for alleged involvement in terrorism, sabotage, and breach of discipline. The JCD’s statement said its central leadership approved the expulsion of Sajju Ahmed, member secretary of the Purbadhala unit, and former joint convener Solaiman Kabir for organizational indiscipline. The JCD also instructed members to avoid any organizational contact with the expelled individuals.

The incident occurred on Friday evening at a filling station in Atkapara area, where MP Masum Mostafa’s car was attacked and vandalized. He later alleged that local BNP and its affiliates carried out the assault in a planned manner.

A local leader of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami was seriously injured after being attacked by unidentified assailants in Magdhara Union of Sandwip on Sunday night. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. near the eastern side of Pelishar Bazar in Ward No. 5. The victim, Sajib Ahmed, who serves as the ward secretary of Jamaat, was returning home from work when a group of attackers assaulted him with sharp weapons, leaving him critically wounded. Locals rescued him and took him to Sandwip Upazila Health Complex, where doctors reported multiple deep head injuries and a critical condition due to heavy blood loss.

Sajib claimed he had been receiving threats for his organizational and promotional activities for Jamaat and identified two attackers named Akbar and Alvi, reportedly linked to Jubo Dal and Chhatra Dal. Alvi denied involvement, saying he was elsewhere during the attack. Magdhara Union Jubo Dal convener Kamrul Islam condemned the violence and demanded a fair investigation. Chattogram North Jamaat Ameer Alauddin Sikdar strongly denounced the attack and called for the arrest of the perpetrators. Sandwip police confirmed receiving reports of the incident and said legal action would follow upon receiving a formal complaint.

Two college students were killed in a collision between a motorcycle and a private car on the 300 Feet Road, also known as the July 36 Expressway, in Rupganj on Sunday afternoon. The accident occurred around 1 p.m. near the Jolsiri intersection. The victims were identified as Rifat, aged 21, and Sakib, aged 19, both from Bancharampur in Brahmanbaria and students of a local college.

According to Kanchan Highway Police Camp officer-in-charge Sohel Rana, the private car was turning at the intersection when a high-speed motorcycle coming from Kanchan toward Kuril hit it. The riders were thrown off the bike, and the driver became trapped with the car. They were taken to Kurmitola General Hospital and later to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared them dead. Police said the motorcycle was traveling at very high speed.

Both the car and the motorcycle have been seized. The car driver fled the scene after the crash, while the driver and another passenger in the car sustained injuries. The bodies have been kept at the hospital morgue for autopsy.

Bangladeshi footballers have revised their earlier demands regarding the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) quota following a meeting with Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) representatives on April 26, 2026. Initially, the players had called for the cancellation of the SAFF quota in a letter sent on April 15, but after discussions with BFF members Amirul Islam and Shakhawat Hossain Bhuiyan, they withdrew that demand and submitted two new proposals.

During the meeting at the BFF headquarters, the players proposed allowing each club to field a total of four foreign players—two under the SAFF quota and two under the general foreign quota. The delegation, led by former national team captain Mamunul Islam, argued that this arrangement would balance the interests of both clubs and players while maintaining regional cooperation. Currently, the Bangladesh Football League allows five SAFF-region players to play as locals and three additional foreign players.

BFF media committee chairman Amirul Islam said the meeting was productive and that the players’ proposal would be presented to the federation president and discussed at the next executive committee meeting for a final decision.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of at least 14 people caused by sudden lightning strikes in different districts of the country. The party’s Assistant Secretary General and Secretary of the Central Publicity and Media Department, Advocate Ehsanul Mahbub Zubair, conveyed the condolences in a message sent to the media on Sunday. He said that five of the victims were from Gaibandha district and several others were seriously injured.

In his statement, Zubair described the incident as tragic and painful, offering condolences to the bereaved families and wishing a quick recovery for the injured. He emphasized the need to raise public awareness and take preventive measures to deal with natural disasters like lightning. He also urged the authorities to ensure safety during such hazardous conditions and to provide financial assistance to the affected families.

Zubair prayed for the forgiveness of the deceased and for patience and strength for their grieving families.

Shahadat Khondaker Manju has been appointed as the Barishal Divisional Organizing Secretary of Jatiyo Juboshokti. The announcement came during the organization’s first national council, where nine divisional organizing secretaries were selected. Tariqul Islam was named president, Engineer Farhad Sohel became general secretary, and Rifat Rashid was appointed as the central organizing secretary.

Other divisional organizing secretaries include Saiduzzaman Babu for Rangpur, Abu Sufian for Cumilla, Imandozza Ahmed for Sylhet, Iftekhar Sarkar Shawon for Rajshahi, Mahmudul Hasan Rakib for Mymensingh, Nazmul Haque for Khulna, Junayed Jitu for Faridpur, and Irfat Ibrahim for Chattogram. Several assistant organizing secretaries were also appointed.

Manju, a former central organizer from Bhola district, was active in the July mass uprising and currently serves as chief coordinator of the National Citizens’ Committee’s Tejgaon unit. Upon assuming his new role, he stated that he would focus on strengthening the organization’s grassroots structure through the formation and reorganization of district and upazila committees.

A construction accident in the BISIC industrial area of Maria, Kishoreganj Sadar upazila, left one worker dead and four others seriously injured on Sunday evening. The incident occurred when a section of an under-construction gate collapsed during concrete casting at the entrance of the industrial zone. The deceased was identified as Rasel, 26, son of Manik Mia from Sholpo Maria village in Maria Union. The injured workers were taken to Kishoreganj 250-bed General Hospital for treatment.

According to local and eyewitness accounts, a loud noise was heard as part of the main gate structure suddenly gave way, trapping Rasel and several others under the debris. Fire service personnel later rescued the victims from the collapsed structure. The identities of the injured workers were not immediately confirmed.

Authorities have not yet provided details on the cause of the collapse or whether safety measures were in place at the construction site.

A Swiss International Airlines flight bound for Zurich was forced to abort takeoff at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after an engine malfunction early on April 26, 2026. The airline said the LX147 flight encountered an engine issue during takeoff, prompting the pilot to cancel the departure and initiate an emergency evacuation. Four passengers and one crew member were injured while exiting the aircraft.

According to local media reports cited in the source, the engine caught fire as the aircraft accelerated on the runway, leading to the emergency evacuation. The flight carried 228 passengers, including four children and 13 crew members. The injured were taken to hospital, and the crew member reportedly suffered an ankle sprain. Initially, six passengers were reported injured, but the number was later revised to five.

Following the incident, an emergency was declared at the airport, though operations later returned to normal. Swiss International Airlines has formed a special task force to investigate the cause of the malfunction.

Pope Leo has described those who wage wars and exploit the planet’s resources as thieves who deprive humanity of a peaceful future. Speaking on the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, he also warned against the misuse of nuclear power. His remarks came during the Sunday Angelus prayer, as Ukraine marked four decades since the world’s worst nuclear accident amid its ongoing four-year conflict with Russia.

The Pope said the Chernobyl tragedy left a deep mark on humanity’s collective consciousness and serves as a warning about the growing power of technology. Returning from a recent visit to four African countries, he expressed hope that wisdom and responsibility would guide all levels of decision-making so that nuclear energy is used for life and peace.

Pope Leo, the first American to hold the papal office, has recently faced criticism from former U.S. President Donald Trump for his outspoken stance against war and authoritarianism.

A mobile court in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj, fined a company one lakh taka for illegally hoarding edible oil with the intent to create an artificial market crisis. The operation took place on Sunday afternoon at a warehouse named Abdullah Food Products in the Jalakuri area.

According to the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), Abdullah Food Products had been storing edible oil illegally for a long time and labeling it under various brands for sale. During the raid, officials found about 5,000 liters of edible oil bottled in containers of different sizes. The mobile court imposed the fine after confirming the illegal stockpiling.

The RAB-11 team conducted the operation as part of its ongoing drive against illegal hoarding and the production of adulterated food products in the region.

A Dhaka court has granted bail to Dhaka University Deputy Registrar Lavlu Molla Shishir, who was arrested as a suspect in the case over the attack on former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia’s motorcade. The order was issued on Sunday, April 26, 2026, by the 17th Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md Wahiduzzaman after a hearing. Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Prosecution Division Deputy Commissioner Mia Mohammad Ashis Bin Hasan confirmed the decision, noting that Shishir had served as president of the Masterda Surya Sen Hall unit of the Chhatra League during his student years. The bail bond has not yet been submitted to the court.

According to the case, on April 22, 2015, Khaleda Zia’s motorcade was attacked at the Banglamotor signal in Shahbagh while campaigning for BNP-backed mayoral candidate Tabith Awal in the Dhaka North City Corporation election. Vehicles were vandalized and several people were injured. Shishir was earlier detained after posting a social media image with the caption “I don’t care” following a verdict sentencing former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal to death in a crimes against humanity case.

The court’s decision allows Shishir temporary release, though his bail completion remains pending until the bond is filed.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) conducted a special operation in the Palongkhali border area of Ukhiya upazila in Cox’s Bazar, recovering 282 rounds of rifle and machine gun ammunition along with a local machete. The operation was carried out on Saturday by a special patrol team from the Palongkhali Border Outpost under the 64 BGB Battalion. According to BGB officials, the armed suspects fled the scene after sensing the presence of the patrol team, leaving behind the ammunition and weapon.

Lieutenant Colonel Md. Zahirul Islam, commanding officer of the 64 BGB Battalion, confirmed the recovery on Sunday night. He stated that despite efforts, no suspects were immediately detained. Intelligence surveillance has been intensified to identify and apprehend those who escaped. BGB reiterated its firm stance against illegal arms, drugs, and smuggling activities along the border and announced that similar operations will continue in the future.

Fourteen people, including a child, were killed by lightning strikes across seven districts in Bangladesh on Sunday, according to local reports. The fatalities occurred in Gaibandha, Thakurgaon, Sirajganj, Jamalpur, Panchagarh, Bogura, and Natore. Gaibandha recorded the highest number of deaths, with five people killed in separate incidents in Sundarganj and Saghata upazilas. Victims included farmers, laborers, and residents caught outdoors during sudden storms.

In Thakurgaon, two people died in Pirganj upazila, while Sirajganj and Jamalpur each reported two deaths. One tea worker was killed in Panchagarh, a young man in Bogura, and a seasonal farm laborer in Natore. Several others were injured, and livestock deaths were also reported. The incidents occurred in the afternoon amid sudden thunderstorms and heavy rain.

Authorities and locals rescued the injured and took them to nearby hospitals. The report highlights the recurring danger of lightning during seasonal storms across rural Bangladesh, often affecting people working in open fields or near their homes.

Divisions have emerged within the U.S. Democratic Party over whether to make removing President Donald Trump the main campaign issue in the upcoming midterm elections. While the party had previously focused on economic themes, recent events involving Trump’s threats against Iran, his controversial social media posts, and attacks on the Pope have prompted some Democrats to push for stronger action. About 40 percent of Democratic members in the House of Representatives have signed a bill to form a commission under the 25th Amendment to assess the president’s capacity, a process that could remove him without impeachment.

Other Democrats warn that focusing too much on Trump could overshadow voter concerns such as inflation and living costs. They note that two previous impeachment attempts failed to stop Trump, who was re-elected in 2024. A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 77 percent of registered voters blame Trump for rising gasoline prices following the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. Some Democrats, including Representative Henry Cuellar, urge prioritizing economic issues, while others, like Representative John Larson, continue to push impeachment proposals.

Republican strategists welcome the Democratic infighting, arguing it reinforces the perception that Trump is focused on the economy while Democrats remain fixated on him.

Two leaders of Islami Chhatra Shibir were reportedly attacked by activists of Chhatra Dal in Rajarhat, Kurigram, on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred in front of Rajarhat School and College, leaving both Shibir leaders injured, one with a head wound. Locals alleged that police officers present at the scene did not intervene. The injured were admitted to Rajarhat Upazila Health Complex for treatment.

The victims were identified as Sujon Mia, president of Rajarhat Upazila West Thana unit of Shibir, and Samid Saki Mahin, Baitul Mal secretary of the Kurigram district school division. The clash reportedly stemmed from tensions over Facebook posts and comments, as well as an allegation of confining a leader of the Workers Welfare Federation. According to the complaint, several Chhatra Dal leaders, including Upazila convener Rubel Patwari and member secretary Mizanur Rahman Saddam, were involved.

Rajarhat police officer-in-charge Mamunur Rashid confirmed that the incident was linked to disputes over Facebook activity and said the situation was now under control, with no written complaint received yet.