Four bodies, including that of a woman, have been recovered after a boat carrying Rohingya refugees capsized while attempting to enter Bangladesh from Myanmar near Teknaf. One BGB member, Sepoy Billal Hossain, is among those still missing. Earlier, BGB rescued 25 people, including women and children. Efforts to locate the missing individuals are ongoing.

Information Adviser Md. Mahfuz Alam announced that the interim government will implement recommendations from the Media Reform Commission to safeguard journalists' interests. He emphasized the need for discussions with media owners, editors, and stakeholders to make journalism more journalist-friendly. He also committed to expanding the Bangladesh Journalists Welfare Trust and ensuring timely salary payments to journalists. Mahfuz urged the media to report responsibly, countering misinformation while protecting national interests.

The Border Security Force (BSF) of India has returned five Bangladeshis who were caught crossing the border illegally. The individuals were later handed over to Patgram police by the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB).

Among the detainees were three transgender individuals and a married couple. Reports indicate that they were detained inside India’s Systia area on Friday afternoon while trying to re-enter Bangladesh illegally. The BGB confirmed that they had previously entered India through the Comilla-Agartala border in 2022. Interestingly, all of them were found carrying Indian identity documents, including Aadhaar cards, voter IDs, and PAN cards.

Professor Dr. Bidhan Ranjan Roy Poddar, an education advisor, has expressed concern over the stagnation in the quality of primary education despite having adequate infrastructure, qualified teachers, and a reasonably structured salary system.

He stressed that quality education plays a crucial role in reducing social inequality and empowering children. Teachers must ensure that students develop critical skills such as reading, writing, and mathematics in their native language rather than relying on rote memorization. He called for specific feedback on how primary education can be improved.

A Bangladeshi youth was shot, and another narrowly escaped injury when bullets from Myanmar’s conflict zones struck the Tumbru border in Bandarban’s Ghumdhum union on Friday night. The injured—Jahangir Alam and Nur Hossain—were tending to a paddy field when the incident occurred.

A Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) member went missing in the Bay of Bengal while attempting to stop Rohingya infiltration. Simultaneously, a boat carrying Rohingya refugees capsized. One person was confirmed dead, 24 were rescued, while 15-20 remain missing, including women. Search operations are underway.

The Media Reform Commission has proposed a Grade 9 salary structure for journalists to ensure financial security. Commission Chief Kamal Ahmed also recommended a ‘Dhaka Allowance’ and a journalism protection law. He noted that only 52 of the 600 newspapers receiving government advertisements have substantial circulation, highlighting fraudulent practices in ad allocations. The proposal suggests that a single entity should own only one media outlet.

The Media Reform Commission has recommended lifting the ban on news bulletins in IPTV and online portals. The report states that while online platforms encourage independent media initiatives, their unregulated growth has led to unethical practices. It calls for revising the online media policy to establish better governance and practicality.

On Saturday, the Media Reform Commission submitted its report to Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus at the Jamuna residence. Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam later briefed the press, alongside Commission Head and senior journalist Kamal Ahmed.

Police seized 1,750 kg of Indian sugar and arrested one individual in Doarabazar on Friday. The detainee has been identified as Motior Rahman (50).

According to the police, they launched a special operation after receiving intelligence about sugar being illegally smuggled from the Indian border using a Tomtom (three-wheeler) to evade customs duties. During the operation, they intercepted a suspicious vehicle and discovered 11 sacks of sugar. Additionally, a search of Motior Rahman’s shop led to the recovery of 24 more sacks, bringing the total to 35 sacks weighing 1,750 kg.

The seized sugar is estimated to be worth Tk 1,75,000 in the local market.

Bangladesh sought a meeting between Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the upcoming BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok. However, sources indicate that while the two may cross paths, a formal meeting is uncertain due to recent criticism from interim Bangladeshi government officials against India.

The besieged Gaza Strip, often described as the world's largest open-air prison, is facing severe shortages of food, water, and medicine. Due to Israeli blockades on aid supply, Palestinians are enduring starvation and extreme hardships. On March 18, Israeli forces launched indiscriminate attacks in Gaza, killing 432 Palestinians, including 173 children, 88 women, and 32 elderly civilians. Bassem Naim, a Hamas political bureau member and former health minister of Gaza, called on the international community to intervene, urging Bangladeshis to continue their steadfast support for Palestine. "Your solidarity shines as a beacon of hope in this darkness," he stated, appealing for humanitarian assistance and pressure on global platforms to stop the genocide.

White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt stated that President Donald Trump fully supports Israel’s renewed air and ground assault on Gaza.

Since Tuesday, Israeli forces—backed by Trump’s administration—have killed nearly 700 Palestinians. Trump also warned Hamas that unless all hostages are released, they will “pay a heavy price.”

The Border Security Force (BSF) of India handed over two detained Bangladeshi nationals following a flag meeting in Maheshpur, Jhenaidah.

The two individuals were apprehended while attempting to cross the border illegally. After verifying their identities through their documents and mobile phones, BSF informed the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). Subsequently, a flag meeting was held, and they were returned. One of the detainees, Liton Baidya, was handed over to Maheshpur police, while the other woman was sent to a Justice and Care Center in Jessore.

Mushfiq Ansari, Bangladesh’s Ambassador to Mexico, emphasized that the nation must focus on peace and stability.

“We have lost thousands of lives, as well as our dignity and honor. Not long ago, Bangladesh was recognized as a rogue state. Now, we are gaining a reputation as a courageous and victorious nation,” he stated.

He insisted that those responsible for crimes, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, must face trial. However, he also noted that grassroots supporters who were once misled should be given a path to reintegration.