Leaders and activists of the Jubo League in Kamalnagar, Lakshmipur, reportedly took an oath at night to bring back Sheikh Hasina to the country. A video that surfaced on social media on Monday showed the group swearing allegiance under the leadership of Char Kalkini Union Jubo League president Zahidul Islam Riad. Locals said the event took place secretly at a remote riverside location along the Meghna River.

The two-minute, forty-one-second video showed around a hundred participants standing in rows and pledging readiness to make any sacrifice for their leader. Following the student and public uprising, most Awami League members and affiliates have gone into hiding, and the video has sparked curiosity and concern among residents. Omar Faruk, joint convener of the local Jubo Dal, condemned the act, alleging that the group was planning unrest in Kamalnagar.

Kamalnagar Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md Faridul Alam stated that the video is under investigation and that legal action will be taken against anyone attempting to disrupt law and order.

The ongoing Middle East tensions are placing immense pressure on the global economy, with analysts estimating that the crisis could add nearly $1 trillion in extra costs. While the world faces rising economic burdens, major oil and gas companies are reporting soaring profits. The situation has intensified concerns that U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran are worsening global inequality, poverty, and hunger in a world still heavily dependent on fossil fuels.

According to climate group 350.org, based on International Monetary Fund data, even if the Strait of Hormuz returns to normal, high oil and gas prices could generate $600 billion in additional expenses. Continued supply disruptions could push losses beyond $1 trillion. Experts warn that this estimate likely understates the full impact, excluding long-term inflation, food and fertilizer price hikes, slower economic activity, and rising unemployment.

350.org has called for an emergency windfall tax on excess corporate profits to fund social protection and renewable energy investments. The demand was echoed at an international conference in Santa Marta, where over 50 countries discussed reducing fossil fuel dependence amid protests and warnings from developing nations about severe economic strain.

Heavy rainfall in Kutubdia upazila of Cox’s Bazar submerged around 4,000 acres of salt fields on Tuesday afternoon, causing an estimated loss of about 10 crore taka to local farmers. The downpour lasted for about an hour and flooded salt-producing areas across six unions, according to a survey by the local BSCIC office.

Local farmer and former union member Nur Mohammad said the heavy rain destroyed their salt fields, leaving them unable to recover production costs. He added that with the current market price of 170 taka per maund, farmers would still face losses if prices do not rise. Salt trader Abdu Rahim noted that many farmers had taken advance payments from traders, and with the fields now flooded, they may struggle to repay those advances.

The sudden flooding has created uncertainty about the continuation of salt cultivation in the affected areas, raising concerns about the financial stability of local producers and traders.

Five members of a Hindu family from Koyra village in Paiksha Union, Dhanbari upazila of Tangail, have formally converted to Islam through an affidavit at the Tangail District and Sessions Judge Court. Following their conversion, a prayer was held for them at a local mosque after Friday prayers. The family, now led by Mohammad Ali (formerly Sagar Biswas) and his wife Fatema Begum (formerly Baby Rani), reported being expelled from their home and forced to live in makeshift shelters, including a neighbor’s abandoned cowshed.

Mohammad Ali said he had long been interested in Islam and, with his wife’s support, decided to embrace the faith after studying its practices. Local former union council member Badol Hossain confirmed that the family joined communal Eid prayers but are now homeless. He appealed for government intervention and housing support for the new Muslim family.

Dhanbari Upazila Executive Officer Miz Nurjahan Akter Sathi stated that the administration has provided dry food to the family and will assist with their children’s education and other needs.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has taken the initiative to construct five new houses for three families affected by an arson attack in Masqara village of Chauddagram upazila, Comilla. The foundation stone for the new houses was laid on Tuesday afternoon, according to Moksedul Momin Mithun, member secretary of the organization 'Amra BNP Poribar'. The initiative followed a viral video on social media showing that the families’ homes were burned allegedly for voting for the 'sheaf of paddy' symbol.

Mithun stated that the Prime Minister, upon seeing the video, instructed his additional press secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman to provide immediate assistance to the victims. The foundation-laying ceremony was led by Masud Rana, with local BNP leaders including Upazila BNP president Md Kamrul Huda present. Huda emphasized that standing by persecuted and affected people is a moral duty, and that 'Amra BNP Poribar' continues humanitarian support under the Prime Minister’s direction.

The arson incident occurred on April 4 in Batisha Union, where several homes, including that of farmer Milon, were completely destroyed. Injured Jubo Dal leader Zahidul Hasan Masum also received medical support on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Bangladesh’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has recovered over Tk 44 crore worth of laundered cryptocurrency. The Cyber Police Center (CPC) of CID traced and repatriated the digital assets on March 30, 2026, which had been siphoned off through the fraudulent online investment platform MTFE. The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka highlighted the recovery on its verified Facebook page, describing it as a positive outcome of growing Bangladesh–U.S. partnership.

According to a CID press release, this marks the first successful recovery of trafficked cryptocurrency in Bangladesh. CID’s Deputy Inspector General Md. Abul Bashar Talukder said the achievement was made possible through the relentless efforts of officers and international cooperation, showcasing the country’s growing capability in combating cybercrime. MTFE had lured investors with promises of artificial profits before abruptly shutting down in mid-2023, transferring investors’ funds to various crypto wallets.

Investigators identified about 3.6 million USD worth of USDT in international crypto exchanges. The funds were seized through advanced blockchain analysis and international collaboration, later converted into legal tender and deposited into a government account at Sonali Bank under court order.

A fire erupted in an abandoned railway coach at the SRB Station in Chattogram’s Majhirghat Banglabazar area on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred around 4 p.m., prompting fire service personnel to rush to the scene and bring the blaze under control. The fire was reported near the Barik Building area, according to the Chattogram Fire Service control room.

Pankaj Roy, in charge of the railway security unit at SRB Station, stated that drug addicts allegedly set fire to one of the abandoned coaches before fleeing the scene. Fire service officials confirmed that the cause of the fire and the extent of damage would be determined after an investigation.

Authorities have launched an inquiry to identify the individuals involved and assess the losses caused by the incident.

A mobile court in Lalpur upazila of Natore fined a local filling station Tk 20,000 following consumer complaints. The operation was conducted on Tuesday by Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land) Amir Hossain, who led the inspection at Lalpur Filling Station. The penalty was imposed for selling fuel without proper authorization.

According to the report, the establishment was found selling fuel without following the required procedures. The mobile court took immediate action under relevant regulations to address the violation.

The incident highlights ongoing monitoring of fuel sales practices in the area to ensure compliance with consumer protection and licensing rules.

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Bir Muktijoddha Md. Abdus Salam announced that the government is preparing a policy to regulate illegal battery-powered rickshaws in the capital. He made the statement on Tuesday during a meeting at the DSCC building focused on easing traffic congestion and reducing public suffering caused by unlicensed rickshaws. Leaders of the Bangladesh Rickshaw-Van and Battery Rickshaw-Van Owners Federation attended the meeting, which was chaired by Salam.

According to the discussion, the number of unlicensed battery-powered rickshaws has grown sharply, worsening traffic and endangering public safety. Federation leaders said pedal rickshaws are disappearing as drivers switch to battery models, and some owners have added batteries to licensed pedal rickshaws. They urged the government to legalize these modified vehicles under the new policy and to take action against seasonal operators from outside Dhaka.

Salam stated that the policy will balance public convenience and livelihoods, setting standards for design, speed, and safety to prevent road disorder. He also called on legitimate Dhaka-based rickshaw owners and drivers to oppose illegal operators from outside the city.

Bangladesh Bank has eased the rules governing incentive bonuses for bank employees, according to a circular issued on Tuesday. Under the new guidelines, banks may now offer incentive bonuses if they achieve operating profits, do not increase capital shortfalls compared to the previous year, and refrain from taking new deferred facilities from the central bank’s security deposits. The decision aims to encourage employee motivation and maintain competitiveness in the banking sector.

Previously, banks were prohibited from granting bonuses if they failed to post net profits, had capital or security deposit shortfalls, or received deferred facilities from the central bank. The new circular allows banks to provide up to one month’s basic salary as a special bonus for significant achievements, even if earlier conditions are not fully met, provided the new three criteria are satisfied.

A central bank official said the relaxation is intended to help retain skilled officers, as weaker banks often lose staff to stronger institutions. The move is expected to enhance employee engagement and sustain a competitive environment across the sector.

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders convened an emergency in-person summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday to address the escalating Iran crisis. This marks the first such gathering since the Iran-Israel war began on February 28. A GCC official told Reuters that the meeting aims to develop a coordinated response to Iran’s recent missile and drone attacks, which have targeted key infrastructure, including U.S.-linked facilities and military bases across the six member states.

Although a ceasefire between the United States and Iran took effect on April 8, attacks have decreased but discussions have yet to yield a final resolution. The ongoing uncertainty has heightened anxiety among Gulf monarchies. Saudi state media reported that Qatar’s Emir, Kuwait’s Crown Prince, Bahrain’s King, and the UAE’s Foreign Minister have arrived in Jeddah, while Oman’s representation remains unclear.

UAE senior official Anwar Gargash criticized the GCC’s current stance, saying that while member states cooperate on logistics, their political and military positions are at their weakest in history, a situation he did not expect from the GCC.

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.