Assailants on motorbikes have attacked the car of Hasnat Abdullah in Gazipur while the National Citizen Party (NCP) leader was travelling in it, injuring him in the process. The incident occurred near the Chandna Intersection on Sunday evening, said Gazipur Metropolitan Police Deputy Commissioner Rabiul Hasan. NCP Chief Coordinator (North) Sarjis Alam said in a Facebook post, "As many as 10-12 assailants attacked Hasnat's car in the Gazipur area, smashing the glass of his car and leaving his hands bloodied. The party’s Gazipur joint convener Akash Ghosh said, "We had no information about where Hasnat had gone or why he had come. NCP senior joint convener Ariful Islam Adib said, "Hasnat Abdullah was attacked by assailants around 7pm while he was returning from Gazipur.

A writ petition has been filed at the High Court challenging several recommendations made by the Women’s Affairs Reform Commission. The High Court bench of Justice Fatema Najib and Justice Sikder Mahmudur Razi is likely to hold a hearing on the petition this week. A lawyer named Rowshan Ali filed the petition with the relevant division of the High Court on Sunday. The petition states that polygamy is a provision “permitted in Islamic Sharia”. Hifazat's objections are mainly to the observations and recommendations made by the commission on Islamic inheritance law and Islamic family law.

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has set Monday afternoon as the deadline for this year’s Hajj visa applications, but more than 10,000 Bangladeshi pilgrims are still waiting to apply. After the closure, visa applications can not be submitted in any way. According to the Hajj portal of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, so far 75,580 visas have been issued, including all those who seek Hajj routes under the management of the government. In total, 89 percent of the Hajj pilgrims have received visas. According to the Hajj portal of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, a total of 22,203 people have already arrived in Saudi Arabia on 54 flights.

Two Bangladesh-origin US nationals were arrested in Mizoram’s Lengpui airport and deported from the state capital Aizawl over their plans to meet militants of the Kuki-Chin National Front (KNA/F), NDTV reports. Intelligence reports indicated four US nationals would be coming to Aizawl using tourist visas on May 2, NDTV quoted sources on Saturday. After reaching Aizawl, they planned to meet KNA/F leaders including Nathan Lawncheo Bawm, it added. At least two Bangladesh-origin US nationals had played a key role in developing the KNA/F in CHT during its nascent stage, it added. The KNA/F has been allegedly using acronyms such as “KNA” to confuse people; they started using KNA/A in February, and are now using KNA/F, according to the report.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that it is conducting maintenance work on its official Facebook page after it was hacked. "Necessary actions are being taken to investigate the matter and strengthen security measures to prevent any such future untoward recurrence," the foreign ministry said in a press release on Sunday. "For now, everyone is kindly requested not to trust, share, or engage with any posts or messages from the Facebook page until full recovery," it said in the statement. The foreign ministry’s verified Facebook page was hacked on Saturday evening. For now, official updates and communications will be shared through the ministry's other verified platforms, including its official website and press releases.

A woman named Parveen has died of burns suffered from a gas fire in Gazipur. Her death comes a day after her son succumbed to burn injuries from the same incident. Parveen died around 4:30am on Sunday, according to the National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute in Dhaka. The following day, a woman named Seema died. Another woman named Taslima died on Apr 29.

Debate rages on over UN humanitarian corridor to Rakhine. On Friday, Shafiqul said in Chattogram: “We agree to the humanitarian corridor if the UN takes the initiative. International law does not offer a definitive legal definition of a "humanitarian corridor", but it does require all parties in a conflict to ensure rapid and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians. Former ambassador Humayun Kabir suggested testing the concept of a humanitarian corridor but highlighted the need for deeper consideration before implementation. He acknowledged that, diplomatically, a humanitarian corridor could be a "possible" solution, but emphasised that political action was equally critical.

According to officials from both the central bank and the relevant banks, the reports failed to secure approval due to multiple issues. A central bank official told bdnews24.com, “To avoid legal complications for the extended period, ministry-level approval may also be required. Islami Bank Bangladesh had initially scheduled its board meeting for Apr 28 to finalise the annual and Q1 reports. Once we receive approval, we will hold the meeting.”He said the matter has been communicated to BSEC via a letter. Dhaka Bank Company Secretary Shahjahan Miah also confirmed the inability to make decisions during the board meeting.

A total of 35 Rohingya, including women and children, have been detained in Chattogram after fleeing Bhasan Char. They claimed “poor living conditions and lack of livelihood opportunities” in Bhasan Char drove them to leave the island and attempt to travel to Ukhiya via Chattogram with the help of brokers. Many of them said they had no plans to return to Bhasan Char. The first phase of relocation from the Cox’s Bazar camps to Bhasan Char began on Dec 4, 2020. Since then, there have been multiple incidents of Rohingya attempting to escape the island and being caught in the process.

"In our view, the demand to abolish the Women's Affairs Reform Commission contradicts the very spirit of the July Uprising," he added.The party stressed the need for an open discussion on the commission's recommendations. "We will not reject anything outright; we will keep all viewpoints, whether in agreement or disagreement, for any commission's proposals." On behalf of the Muslim community, we are saying the Women's Affairs Reform Commission must be scrapped without delay. "If we can patiently engage in an open discussion about our differences, we may be able to reach a consensus. "That would help fulfil the uprising's core aspiration-to dismantle fascist governance and build a non-discriminatory, democratic Bangladesh," he concluded.

The administration said the proposed budget would raise homeland security spending by nearly 65 percent from 2025 enacted levels, as Trump cracks down on illegal immigration. Congressional Democrats blasted the domestic spending cuts as too severe, and some Republicans called for boosting spending on defence and other areas. She cited concerns that defence spending was too low and worried about cuts to programmes to help low-income Americans heat their homes. The proposal calls for a $2.49 billion cut to the IRS, which one White House budget official said would end former President Joe Biden's "weaponisation of IRS enforcement”. Lawmakers often make substantial changes in the White House budget request, but Trump commands unusual sway over Republican lawmakers and may get much of what he seeks.

Speaking at the launch of a dialogue with the National Consensus Commission at the LD Hall of the National Parliament building on Saturday, he emphasised free and fair elections, bdnews24.com reports. It has gathered input from 39 political parties on key proposals across five reform reports and is holding follow-up discussions. “We’ve received support from all political parties in this effort,” Riaz said. “It’s natural for political parties to have differences, but we must come together. That’s the goal of the Consensus Commission.”

The launch, part of “Exercise Indus,” aimed to validate key technical parameters and ensure the operational readiness of Pakistan’s strategic forces, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. The launch came hours after Indian officials labelled Pakistan’s planned missile test a “reckless provocation” and a “dangerous escalation” of its hostile campaign”, according to the Hindustan Times. Pakistan’s military described the missile test as routine and defensive, but Indian authorities viewed it as an attempt to escalate tensions. The Abdali missile, previously known for a range of 180-200 km, appeared to have been upgraded for this test. It joins Pakistan’s broader missile arsenal, including the Shaheen-II, which was last tested in August 2024.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump meet, while they attend the funeral of Pope Francis, at the Vatican Apr 26, 2025. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERSUkraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump meet, while they attend the funeral of Pope Francis, at the Vatican Apr 26, 2025. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERSUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he discussed air defence systems and sanctions on Russia with Donald Trump on the sidelines of Pope Francis’ funeral at the Vatican, in what he called the best meeting the two had ever had. He said he raised the topic of sanctions with Trump at the impromptu meeting last week, and that Trump's response on this question was “very strong”. The accord, heavily touted by Trump, will give the United States preferential access to new Ukrainian minerals deals and unleash US investment in Ukraine's reconstruction.

Hifazat-e Islam Joint Secretary General Mamunul Haque has called on the interim government to withdraw all cases against the organisation’s leaders and activists within two months, warning of consequences if the demand is unmet. Have you forgotten that just a few months ago, you used to walk around the court before us?”Mamunul also criticised the interim government’s in-principle decision to provide a humanitarian corridor in Myanmar’s Rakhine state. “Let me remind you: in 1971, freedom fighters said they broke the shackles of Rawalpindi, not to be slaves of Delhi. Mamunul further accused the Women’s Affairs Reform Commission of “mocking the Quran and Islam” under the guise of reforms, alleging that it had “hurt the religious sentiments of the majority”. He warned that the people of Bangladesh would not accept “controversial, anti-unitarian ideas like pluralism” in the reform process.