he death toll from a bus-microbus collision in Lohagara district of Chattogram reached 10, as three more victims succumbed to their injuries following the accident on the Chittagong-Cox's Bazar highway today (April 2). The incident occurred around 7:15 am near the Range Forest Officer's office in the Chunati area.Of the deceased, three were identified as Sadhana Mondal, Dilip Biswas, and ARK Biswas.Lohagara Fire Service Chief Rakhal Chandra Rudra confirmed the fatalities, reporting that seven microbus passengers died on the spot. "Three others, initially injured, succumbed to their injuries after being transported to nearby hospitals. One died at the Upazila Health Complex, while the remaining two passed away at the Chittagong Medical College Hospital. Earlier, Sub-Inspector Manjur Hossain of Dohazari Highway Police Station confirmed that the accident involved a head-on collision between a Relax Paribahan bus, traveling towards Chittagong, and a microbus headed to Cox's Bazar.Authorities are working to identify all the injured, while investigations into the cause of the collision continue. This accident follows another similar tragedy in the area on Eid day (March 31), where five people were killed and 12 others injured in a crash between a bus and a minibus.

Various regions of the country may experience a severe heatwave this month, with daytime temperatures possibly exceeding 40°C. At the same time, a cyclone may form over the Bay of Bengal, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).A committee of experts from the BMD, responsible for long-term forecasting, made this prediction. The committee held its regular meeting on March 27 at the Storm Warning Centre in Dhaka, with additional participation via video conference. The meeting was presided over by Md Mominul Islam, the acting director of the Meteorological Department.According to the long-term forecast report, rainfall in April is expected to be below average. One to two low-pressure systems may develop over the Bay of Bengal, one of which could intensify into a depression or a cyclone.

The report also stated that both daytime and nighttime temperatures are likely to remain above normal throughout the month. Bangladesh may experience light to moderate thunderstorms, including hailstorms, for five to seven days. Additionally, severe Nor'westers may occur for one to three days.

The Meteorological Department predicted that the country could experience two to four mild (36–37.9°C) and moderate (38–39.9°C) heatwaves, as well as one to two severe (40–41.9°C) heatwaves this month.

The long-term forecast report further indicated that major rivers across the country are expected to maintain a normal flow in April. However, in the second half of the month, moderate to heavy rainfall in the northeastern region and its upstream areas may cause a rapid rise in river water levels.

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has given an Eid gift to the family of Dr. Kabirul Islam Rubel, who was shot by police during the July Revolution.BNP Health Affairs Secretary Dr. Md. Rafiqul Islam paid a courtesy call on the family members of Shaheed Rubel at his residence in Mohammadpur in the capital on Tuesday on behalf of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman. During the meeting, he presented Eid gifts to the family on behalf of Tarique Rahman.Two doctors were martyred in the July uprising. One of them was Dr. Sajeeb. He was martyred in Uttara, Dhaka on July 18. And Dr. Kabirul Islam Rubel was martyred in Mohammadpur on August 5. He is a former student of Bangladesh Medical College and a senior medical officer of Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and Hospital.Earlier, on the instructions of BNP Acting Chairman Mr. Tarique Rahman, BNP Health Affairs Secretary Dr. Rafiqul Islam and a team of expert doctors met with the family of martyred Dr. Sajeeb.At this time, Dr. Abdus Shakur Khan, a prominent chest specialist who raised his voice in favor of the movement at the peace rally during the July Movement, was present. 

At this time, they inquired about the martyr's family and promised to provide all possible help for any need they may have in the future.

Bangladesh has dispatched its second mission carrying emergency medicines and relief supplies for the victims of Myanmar's devastating earthquake.On Tuesday morning, three transport aircraft of the Bangladesh Army (BA) and Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) delivered the supplies and medicines, following instructions from Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus.The mission includes rescue and medical teams comprising experts from all three services, doctors from the Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD), the Bangladesh Army (BA), and civilian doctors. The mission includes 55 rescuers and doctors, along with 37 crew members across three aircraft.The teams are equipped with self-sustainment items, including rations, hygiene facilities, communication equipment, and cooking utensils.Additionally, the mission carries eight tonnes of dry food, 2.5 tonnes of water, four tonnes of medicine, one tonne of hygiene products, and 1.5 tonnes of relief tents for the affected population.Earlier on Sunday, Bangladesh dispatched its first relief mission, including medicines, tents, dry food, and medical teams, to Myanmar via the Bangladesh Armed Forces, led by the Bangladesh Army.