A 19-year-old youth named Tafsir Islam was sentenced to one year of imprisonment for attempting to take part in the ongoing Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination on behalf of another student in Uzirpur upazila of Barishal. The incident occurred on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Dhamura Secondary School examination center, where authorities detained him after confirming his false identity. A mobile court led by Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land) Maheshwar Mondal delivered the verdict under the Public Examinations (Offences) Act, imposing one year of non-rigorous imprisonment and a fine of 100 taka.

According to the local administration, the act of cheating and irregularities in public examinations will not be tolerated. The official emphasized that maintaining the integrity of examinations is crucial and that regular monitoring drives will continue to ensure a fair environment.

The incident caused a stir in the examination center area, and authorities reaffirmed their commitment to preventing malpractice and maintaining discipline in public examinations.

A new book titled “From Cash to Code” was officially launched at a hotel in Dhaka, marking a significant event for Bangladesh’s digital finance and fintech sectors. The book, authored by Md. Mahmudul Hasan, Digital Banking and Fintech Strategist at Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC, explores how a large portion of Bangladesh’s digital economy remains outside the formal financial system, posing challenges to achieving full financial inclusion.

The launch event was attended by Al-Arafah Islami Bank Chairman Khaja Shahriar as chief guest and Managing Director Md. Rafat Ullah Khan as special guest, along with senior executives and professionals from banking, fintech, and digital finance industries. Hasan emphasized that true financial inclusion requires integrating people’s daily economic activities into formal digital systems, suggesting that Bangladesh’s next major transformation will occur when informal economic activities become part of the mainstream.

The book introduces a new framework for discussing digital finance in Bangladesh and is expected to serve as a key reference for policymakers, the banking sector, and the fintech industry.

French oceanography expert Ms. Tania Astrid Capuano paid a courtesy visit to Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam on Tuesday at the vice-chancellor’s office. Both sides emphasized strengthening mutual cooperation in education and research, particularly in oceanography and natural resource management. The meeting was also attended by Dr. K. M. Azam Chowdhury, Director of the Dhaka University International Center for Ocean Governance.

During the discussion, participants explored expanding ongoing joint academic and research programs between Dhaka University and various European universities. They agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding soon between Dhaka University and France’s Center for Natural Resource Studies (CNRS). According to the source, this initiative is expected to accelerate international research and academic exchange activities.

Ms. Capuano has been serving as a visiting fellow at the International Center for Ocean Governance for the past two years, contributing to building connections and implementing joint research projects with European institutions. The vice-chancellor thanked her for her contributions and expressed hope for continued collaboration.

A violent clash between activists of the BNP and Jamaat occurred in Taherpur village of Begumganj upazila, Noakhali, on the night of April 27, 2026. The incident, reportedly triggered by previous political disputes, left at least eight people injured, including a Jubo Dal activist named Shakil Mahmud, who sustained a gunshot wound. The confrontation took place around 9:30 p.m. following tensions that began earlier in the day at a rally of the newly formed Krishak Dal.

Police and local sources said the conflict stemmed from an earlier altercation between two BNP supporters, which escalated when rival groups gathered in the evening. BNP’s former vice president of the local unit, Md. Alauddin, alleged that Jamaat-linked individuals attacked him, while others claimed the shooting resulted from a misfire by BNP members. Jamaat’s district secretary, Borhan Uddin, denied his party’s involvement, asserting it was an internal BNP dispute.

Begumganj police confirmed visiting the scene and stated that legal action would follow upon receiving a written complaint.

Human development organization Impact Initiative distributed food items, sports equipment and seasonal fruits among orphaned children in Khulna. The event took place on Tuesday at the Rahuma Samajkalyan Society auditorium on Syed Ali Hossain Road under the organization’s Orphan Care Program. A total of 26 orphaned children and their guardians received the distributed items.

The distributed packages included rice, soybean oil, lentils, sugar, milk powder, noodles, food packs, Horlicks jars, nuts, biscuits, fruits and chocolates. Educational materials such as books, art supplies, stationery, school bags, umbrellas and art frames were also provided. Boys received a cricket set while girls received a badminton set. Each child was also given 3,500 taka to cover annual study and school fees.

The event was attended by Khulna’s Additional Superintendent of Police Sheikh Md. Imran as chief guest, with Dr. G. M. Shafiqul Islam and Dr. Jinnat Ali as special guests. Journalists Muhammad Nuruzzaman and Masum Billah Imran also spoke, and area representative S. A. Mukul supervised the program.

European Union Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller paid a courtesy call on Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at the Secretariat on Tuesday. The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation between Bangladesh and the EU, with both sides describing the discussions as productive.

The minister emphasized expanding and strengthening mutual partnership, particularly by utilizing EU expertise in water management. He expressed interest in launching joint experience-sharing programs in this sector, noting their potential benefits for Bangladesh. Ambassador Miller described Bangladesh as a reliable and proven development partner and reaffirmed the EU’s interest in deepening and broadening existing cooperation.

Discussions also covered decentralization of governance, e-governance improvement, infrastructure progress, and sustainable development. Both parties expressed optimism that joint initiatives and partnerships would make future Bangladesh–EU development cooperation more dynamic. Senior officials from the ministry and its subordinate offices were present at the meeting.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected in its latest World Economic Outlook report that Bangladesh’s per capita gross domestic product (GDP) could exceed India’s in 2026. According to the report, Bangladesh’s per capita GDP is expected to reach 2,911 US dollars, compared to India’s 2,812 dollars. The IMF attributes this potential shift to Bangladesh’s sustained economic growth, steady export earnings, and slower population growth. However, the report also notes that India may regain the lead in 2027.

Economists have cautioned against overinterpreting the forecast, emphasizing that a temporary lead in per capita GDP does not necessarily reflect stronger overall economic performance. Former World Bank economist Zahid Hossain explained that exchange rate fluctuations can significantly affect GDP comparisons in dollar terms. Selim Raihan, executive director of SANEM, added that Bangladesh’s economy remains under pressure from inflation, investment stagnation, and global instability, including the Middle East conflict.

The IMF publishes the World Economic Outlook twice a year, offering short- and medium-term forecasts of global economic trends. Economists noted that such projections are subject to change due to external factors and methodological limitations.

The government has appointed Md. Alamgir Hossain, an additional secretary attached to the Ministry of Public Administration, as the new Director General of the Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA). The appointment was made on deputation, and his service has been placed under the Health Services Division. The Ministry of Public Administration issued the official notification on Tuesday.

Alamgir Hossain replaces Major General Md. Shamim Hayder, who had been serving as the DG of the DGDA since October 22, 2024. The DGDA is the sole authority responsible for licensing and regulating the pharmaceutical sector in Bangladesh.

The appointment marks a leadership transition in the key regulatory body overseeing the country’s medicine production and distribution, ensuring continued oversight of the pharmaceutical industry.

Teachers at Barishal University have declared a total non-cooperation movement against Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Mohammad Toufiq Alam amid an ongoing complete shutdown program demanding promotions. The announcement was made at a press conference held on Tuesday noon at the administrative building of the university. Since the work stoppage and shutdown began on April 22, all academic and administrative activities, including classes and examinations, have been halted.

According to the protesting teachers, many faculty members became eligible for promotion under the university’s existing upgradation policy as early as mid-2024, but no action was taken by the previous vice-chancellor. They allege that the current vice-chancellor has continued to delay the process despite repeated requests. Teachers claim that mandatory upgradation board meetings were not held within the required timeframe and that even after partial progress in late 2025, the final approval process was stalled.

The teachers further accuse the vice-chancellor of using comments from University Grants Commission officials as a pretext to suspend promotions and of undermining the university’s autonomy. They have called for government intervention to resolve the crisis, while the vice-chancellor has urged teachers to resume classes and warned of legal action if disruptions continue.

An SSC examinee named Jisan Rahman was expelled in Bakshiganj, Jamalpur, after being caught using a mobile phone to solve exam questions inside a toilet. The incident occurred on Tuesday at the Bakshiganj Ulfatunnesa Government Girls’ High School examination center. Jisan was a student of Bakshiganj Nur Mohammad High School. The expulsion was confirmed by the center secretary, Biplob Kishore Chakraborty.

According to the report, the student wrote answers from the phone during the exam, which raised suspicion among the authorities. CCTV footage later revealed that he had a mobile phone with him inside the toilet. Upazila Nirbahi Officer Murad Hossain stated that there is no scope for irregularities in the examination hall.

The incident highlights the strict enforcement of examination rules in the region and the use of surveillance technology to prevent malpractice during national exams.

A mobile court in Ullapara upazila of Sirajganj seized six drums of illegally transported diesel and fined one person. The operation took place on Monday under the direction of Upazila Nirbahi Officer and Executive Magistrate Mohammad Raihanul Islam. Shahjalal Sabuj, 42, was fined 10,000 taka after failing to produce valid documents for the diesel found in a pickup truck.

According to court sources, Ullapara Model Police conducted the raid based on a tip-off near the old bus stand area of Shyamlipara along the Dhaka–Pabna highway. The seized diesel was later sold at government-fixed prices through the Ullapara filling station, and the proceeds will be deposited into the government treasury, officials said.

Authorities stated that the action was part of efforts to curb illegal fuel transportation and ensure compliance with fuel distribution regulations in the region.

Iranian snooker player Hossein Vafaei advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Snooker Championship after a dramatic 13–12 victory over top seed Judd Trump at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre on Monday. The win marked one of the biggest upsets of the tournament and secured Vafaei’s first-ever appearance in the last eight of the championship.

Vafaei, ranked 32nd in the world, described the triumph as one of the best of his career. He dedicated the victory to the people of Iran, saying he wanted to bring them some happiness amid months of war and hardship. The player, known as the “Prince of Persia,” admitted he had been mentally distressed by the ongoing conflict and had even considered withdrawing from the tournament.

Having come through the qualifying rounds, Vafaei pledged to continue giving his best to bring more joy to his war-affected compatriots as the championship progresses.

Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir’s Titas upazila branch has launched a humanitarian initiative to assist SSC and Dakhil examinees in Cumilla’s Titas upazila. The help desk began operating on Tuesday morning in front of Batakandi Government Saheb Ali Abul Hossain Memorial High School examination center. Members of the organization remained on duty throughout the day to support students arriving for their exams.

Through the help desk, students received free pens, purified water, chocolates, tissues, and Islamic knowledge-based books. The initiative reportedly brought comfort and satisfaction among examinees. Before entering the exam hall, Shibir members also offered encouraging words to boost students’ confidence.

Organizers stated that the goal was to ensure a smooth and supportive environment for SSC, Dakhil, and equivalent examinees. They pledged to continue similar welfare activities in the future and expressed good wishes for all students’ success.

A 22-year-old man named Jannatul Ferdous entered the runway of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka early Tuesday morning without facing any security barriers. The incident occurred at 6:21 a.m. when he accessed the runway through a gate of the domestic terminal. Airport security personnel later detained him and handed him over to the authorities. According to initial questioning, the man said he came to receive his uncle and approached the aircraft area after the flight was delayed.

Airport Executive Director Group Captain Ragib Samad confirmed that the man reached the apron area through a domestic gate before being detained and sent to a magistrate court. The breach took place a day after a nationwide security alert was issued for all airports.

Officials noted that the incident happened despite heightened surveillance and reinforced security measures at key points of the airport following warnings from police headquarters about possible militant threats to vital installations. The breach has raised questions about the effectiveness of current airport security protocols.

Thakurani Canal, once a vital waterway flowing through wards 3, 4, and 5 of Mongla Port Municipality in Bagerhat, is now facing an existential crisis due to encroachment, landfilling, and pollution. The canal, officially 2.10 kilometers long and 30 to 40 feet wide, has been severely narrowed, with parts buried under multi-story buildings, shops, and permanent structures. Although government records list 31 encroachers, locals claim the actual number is higher, alleging that influential individuals have built illegal structures beyond the official list.

Mongla Citizens’ Society president Nur Alam Sheikh described the canal as the lifeline of Mongla town and warned that the city’s survival is at risk if the canal is not freed from illegal occupation. Upazila Executive Officer Sharmin Akter Sumi stated that verification of documents and boundary demarcation has begun, and visible action against illegal occupiers will follow soon. State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Dr. Sheikh Faridul Islam reaffirmed the government’s zero-tolerance policy toward encroachment on canals, rivers, and water bodies.

Authorities indicated that enforcement measures are imminent to restore the canal’s natural flow and protect Mongla’s urban environment.