The International Criminal Court (ICC) had issued an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged war crimes in Gaza. However, Hungary refused to detain him during his visit. ICC spokesperson Fadi El Abdallah criticized Hungary’s decision, stating that ICC member states cannot unilaterally disregard its rulings. "Member states are obligated to enforce court decisions, and any disputes must be resolved through judicial processes," he said. Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has long faced criticism for his EU-oppositional stance, judiciary control, and suppression of civil rights groups.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi may hold a meeting with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC summit, according to Dr. Khalilur Rahman, the Chief Adviser’s special envoy. Delhi has officially informed Dhaka about the possibility of this meeting.

Dr. Rahman stated that since Dr. Muhammad Yunus is set to become the next chairman of BIMSTEC, discussions with the leaders of all member states on the organization’s future course are a standard practice. As part of this process, Modi may also participate in a meeting with the BIMSTEC chairman.

Local diplomatic sources have confirmed that preparations for the Chief Adviser’s visit to Bangkok on April 3-4 are in their final stages.

Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar recently informed the parliament that there were 2,400 attacks on minorities in Bangladesh in 2024 and 72 such incidents in 2025. In response, economist Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya said these figures are exaggerated. He emphasized that before commenting on Bangladesh's minority situation, India should acknowledge the impact of its own treatment of minorities. He further stated, "Many religious minorities in Bangladesh have historically supported the Awami League. It is difficult to distinguish whether attacks on Hindus are due to their religious beliefs or their political affiliation with the ruling party."

Families of those martyred in the recent mass uprising were excluded from a banquet hosted at the Magura District Commissioner's residence on Eid night. This exclusion sparked negative reactions from BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and civil society. The District Commissioner responded by stating that there is no official directive mandating the invitation of martyrs' families. The event, attended by over 300 guests, included three rounds of hospitality for invitees. Political parties criticized the decision, arguing that the ten martyrs from Magura, who contributed to the new Bangladesh, deserve recognition and respect.

During his recent visit to China, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus referred to the 'Seven Sisters' as landlocked and called Bangladesh the guardian of the sea route. On Wednesday, his special envoy, Khalilur Rahman, clarified this statement. He noted that the Chief Adviser had made similar remarks in 2012. In 2023, Japan's then-Prime Minister Kishida also proposed integrating Northeast India and Bangladesh into a value chain, referencing a "Single Economic Zone" under the 'Big B Initiative.' Khalilur Rahman stated, "Connectivity will unlock the region's potential, particularly for those struggling with sea access. However, we will not impose connectivity by force; it is up to others to accept or reject it."

The death toll from the powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has surpassed 2,700. Former imam of the Mayoma Mosque, Soe Nai, has lost 170 of his family members and loved ones in the disaster. Reports indicate that three mosques in the Sagaing region collapsed, including the largest, Mayoma Mosque. Many worshippers inside these mosques were killed.

In the following days, Soe Nai received one heartbreaking news after another—the deaths of his relatives, friends, and former colleagues, most of whom perished inside the mosque. “Among the deceased are small children,” he said.

On Monday, Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing stated that nearly 500 worshippers died when mosques collapsed during prayers.

The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka announced that 17,000 metric tons of food aid for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh have arrived in Chattogram. The aid, sourced from American farmers, will be distributed through the World Food Programme to over one million refugees. The U.S. reiterated its commitment to humanitarian assistance and urged other donor nations and international partners to step up their contributions.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi may meet Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit, according to Dr. Khalilur Rahman, the Chief Adviser’s special envoy. During a press briefing on Wednesday, he stated, "Dr. Yunus is the next chairman of BIMSTEC, so discussions with all national leaders regarding future plans are necessary. A request has been made for a meeting with PM Modi, and we are optimistic that it will take place." Dr. Yunus is set to depart for Bangkok at 9 AM on Thursday and is scheduled to return on Friday at 8 PM.

The 25th BIMSTEC Senior Officials' Meeting began today in Bangkok, ahead of the upcoming summit on April 4, 2025. A five-member delegation led by Foreign Secretary Md. Jasim Uddin is representing Bangladesh. The meeting will discuss free trade agreements, trade facilitation, customs cooperation, and investment opportunities.

The Bangladesh Embassy in Libya confirmed on Tuesday night that local law enforcement rescued 23 abducted Bangladeshi nationals and arrested two kidnappers. The embassy thanked Misrata's law enforcement agencies for their swift action and assured that legal assistance would be provided to the rescued individuals.

Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait have officially informed the United States that they will not allow their airspace or military bases to be used for any attacks on Iran. This follows threats from the US president to bomb Iran. Meanwhile, Washington has approved the sale of MQ-9 Reaper drones to Qatar and advanced weaponry to Saudi Arabia. With these restrictions, the US has now deployed B-2 bombers to the Diego Garcia base in the Indian Ocean. Iran has already threatened retaliation if attacks originate from Diego Garcia. The US currently has two aircraft carriers and approximately 40,000 troops stationed in the Middle East.

As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares for his upcoming visit to Hungary, Amnesty International has urged Hungarian authorities to arrest him on charges of war crimes in Gaza.

In November, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant against Netanyahu over the Gaza conflict. However, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán previously invited Netanyahu and declared that Hungary would not enforce the ICC's warrant. On Tuesday, Amnesty’s head of research and policy, Erika Guevara-Rosas, reiterated the call for Netanyahu’s arrest.

In response to Myanmar’s devastating earthquake, the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society has provided humanitarian aid, including one ton of hygiene kits, eight tons of dry food, 2.5 tons of water, four tons of medicine, one ton of hygiene products, and 1.5 tons of relief tents.

On Tuesday, the society’s chairman, Major General (Retd.) Dr. Md. Azizul Islam, officially handed over 200 hygiene kits to Assistant Chief of Air Staff AVM Javed Tanvir at Kurmitola Air Base.

Following Dr. Muhammad Yunus' comments about the Seven Sisters region, Tripura leader and Tipra Motha party chief Pradyot Manikya issued a veiled threat, suggesting that India could carve out a sea route for the region by dismantling Bangladesh.

Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized Yunus’ remarks, calling them "objectionable," while Congress leader Pawan Khera described them as "dangerous for Northeast India." Previously, during his China visit, Dr. Yunus had asserted that Bangladesh was the only maritime gateway for the Seven Sisters, highlighting its strategic economic potential for China.

Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus recently remarked during his visit to China that the ‘Seven Sisters’ region of India is entirely landlocked, with no direct access to the sea. He further stated that Bangladesh serves as the only maritime gateway for the region, emphasizing its strategic importance for trade and urging China to explore economic opportunities there.

His statement has caused an uproar in India. Modi’s economic adviser Sanjeev Sanyal questioned the implications of Yunus’ comments on social media, stating, "What does it mean for India’s seven northeastern states to be landlocked? Democratic uprisings in Bangladesh have always been used as attacks against India." Former Indian High Commissioner Veena Sikri condemned the remarks, calling them "shocking" and reaffirming that the northeastern states are an "inseparable part of India."