Abul Kalam Azad Mazumder, Deputy Press Secretary, confirmed that U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor Alex N. Wong held a teleconference with Dr. Khalilur Rahman, the Chief Adviser’s High Representative, on Wednesday evening. The discussion covered matters of mutual interest, and both parties agreed to maintain ongoing communication. The U.S. government has recently pledged an additional $73 million in humanitarian aid for Rohingya refugees, bringing its total contributions since 2017 to approximately $2.4 billion. Additionally, in recognition of student leaders from Bangladesh’s pro-democracy movement, the U.S. has decided to confer the prestigious Madeleine Albright Honorary Group Award.

In an effort to strengthen regional stock market cooperation, the Dhaka Stock Exchange, Colombo Stock Exchange, and Pakistan Stock Exchange recently signed an agreement in Colombo. The agreement aims to facilitate joint initiatives in digital transformation, development of new financial products, market oversight, investor protection, human resource development, and cross-exchange training programs. Additionally, long-term plans will explore cross-border listings, brokerage partnerships, and institutional connectivity.

In March, Rumor Scanner detected 298 cases of misinformation spreading across the internet. In comparison, 271 cases were identified in January and 268 in February. Among the March cases, at least 27 were related to rape. Political misinformation accounted for 105 cases, making up 35% of the total. Other categories included 103 cases of national issues, 12 international, 36 religious, 3 related to entertainment and literature, 3 educational, 12 cases of fraud, and 16 cases related to sports. The majority of false information, 143 cases, was video-based. Among the detected misinformation, 168 were outright false, 97 were misleading, and 31 were distorted. Facebook was the primary platform for spreading misinformation, with 273 instances. Additionally, Indian media propagated four misleading reports involving Bangladesh, and three instances of misinformation were spread from Indian social media accounts and pages.

The New York Times has reported signs of growing religious extremism following Sheikh Hasina's removal from power. The article cites incidents of gender-based restrictions, vigilante justice, and the resurgence of banned Islamist groups. It also highlights debates over removing secularism from the constitution. However, the Bangladesh government has dismissed the report as misleading and one-sided, asserting that democratic values and cultural diversity will be preserved.

Fayez Ahmed, Senior Assistant Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, has declared that all domestic and international conspiracies against Bangladesh have failed. He stated that the government has been subjected to a wave of misinformation from various media outlets, particularly from Indian sources, aimed at undermining Bangladesh’s sovereignty and religious harmony. "Alhamdulillah, we have successfully countered these false narratives," he said. Ahmed dismissed Indian media reports as propaganda, emphasizing that local journalists have played a crucial role in defending Bangladesh's sovereignty by practicing responsible journalism.

As Bangladesh faces its first challenge in securing the next tranche from the ongoing $4.7 billion IMF loan program, an IMF delegation is set to visit Dhaka on April 5. The delegation will engage in discussions with various government departments over two weeks, reviewing the conditions for the disbursement of $2.39 billion. Meetings are scheduled with the Finance Division, NBR, Power Division, BPDB, BERC, and the Energy & Mineral Resources Division. A press briefing will be held on April 17, and two rounds of meetings will be held with the Finance Adviser. Bangladesh hopes to receive two loan installments together.

During a visit to Moscow, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reaffirmed China’s strong ties with Russia, stating:
“China and Russia are eternal friends and will never be enemies.”

He also welcomed signs of improved relations between Washington and Moscow, expressing China’s willingness to play a constructive role in resolving the Ukraine conflict.

In early 2022, just before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin announced an “unlimited” strategic partnership. Since then, the two leaders have strengthened cooperation on global issues, including Taiwan, Ukraine, and their shared rivalry with the United States.

The Chief Adviser’s Press Wing has issued a statement calling The New York Times' report titled "Bangladesh Rebuilding Anew, Islamist Hardliners Seek Opportunities" "misleading and one-sided." The statement criticized the report for oversimplifying Bangladesh's political and social dynamics, unfairly tarnishing the entire nation. It argued that the report selectively highlighted certain incidents while ignoring Bangladesh's recent progress and the complexity of its realities. It further noted that female participation has increased across all sectors, with 2.7 million women participating in Youth Festival 2025. Additionally, it dismissed allegations that the Chief Adviser was not taking action against extremists. The statement emphasized Bangladesh's economic progress and refuted claims that isolated political violence was being misrepresented as religious violence.

Russia’s Supreme Court has confirmed receiving a request from the Prosecutor General’s Office to lift sanctions on the Taliban, who were designated a terrorist organization in 2003. The court will review the request.

Meanwhile, Taliban representatives have been participating in various forums hosted in Moscow. Under Russian law, any contact with terrorist organizations is a punishable offense. However, Russian officials have emphasized the need to engage with the Taliban for Afghanistan’s stability, sidestepping concerns about potential contradictions in their policy.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Eid greetings to Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus through a letter on Monday. He also conveyed his wishes to the people of Bangladesh, highlighting the shared observance of Ramadan by 200 million Indians. Modi emphasized the values of compassion, generosity, and unity and expressed hopes for strengthened ties between the two nations.

According to the official Facebook page of the Bangladesh Army, Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman visited the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) and various military camps on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. His visits included SBP, OSP, SGP, CMH Dhaka, and several other army installations.

During his visits, he exchanged Eid greetings with army personnel and participated in a festive meal. Additionally, the army chief distributed Eid gifts to families affected by the recent fire incident in Bhashantek.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended Eid greetings to Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus via phone. Shehbaz emphasized strengthening Pakistan-Bangladesh relations and announced that Pakistan’s Deputy PM and Foreign Minister would visit Dhaka on April 22 with a trade delegation to discuss economic cooperation. He also invited Dr. Yunus to visit Pakistan at his convenience and extended an invitation to legendary Bangladeshi singer Runa Laila and a cultural delegation. Shehbaz expressed optimism about the future of Pakistan-Bangladesh ties, saying, "InshaAllah, our relations look promising."

According to CEO Engineer Ghazi Al-Shahrani, a total of 122,286,712 visitors gathered at Mecca’s Grand Mosque and Medina’s Prophet’s Mosque during Ramadan. Among them, 16,558,241 performed Umrah, while 92,132,169 worshippers visited Mecca’s Grand Mosque, and 30,154,543 visited the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina. Al-Shahrani extended Eid greetings and expressed gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their service to pilgrims.

Following devastating earthquakes in Myanmar and Thailand, Bangladesh has dispatched emergency relief under the directive of the Chief Adviser. Two transport aircraft from the Bangladesh Army and Air Force left for Yangon, carrying 16.5 tons of aid, including dry rations, clean water, tents, hygiene products, and medical supplies. A 26-member military rescue team and a 10-member fire service unit are on standby for relief operations, while medical teams comprising both military and civilian doctors have also been mobilized.

Dr. Khalilur Rahman, High Representative of the Chief Adviser, has stated that China has expressed interest in cooperating with Bangladesh on water resource management, including the much-discussed Teesta Project. He hinted that bilateral agreements could soon materialize. Additionally, China has pledged full support in repatriating Rohingya refugees and is open to collaborations in AI, renewable energy, and modern technology. Chinese companies have been invited to invest in Bangladesh, with President Xi Jinping personally ensuring his administration’s involvement.