Following two powerful earthquakes in Myanmar and Thailand, Bangladesh faces the risk of a similar magnitude earthquake, warns the Fire Service and Civil Defense. Fire Service official Talha Bin Jasim stated that regions such as Chattogram, Sylhet, Mymensingh, and Dhaka are at high risk. Authorities urge adherence to the Bangladesh National Building Code 2020 for earthquake-resistant structures, reinforcement of old and risky buildings, strengthening fire safety measures, securing gas, water, and electricity lines, raising awareness, keeping emergency hotlines handy, training volunteers, storing emergency supplies, and cooperating with disaster management authorities.

Security Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury assured that there are no imminent security threats in Dhaka during Eid-ul-Fitr. He emphasized that law enforcement agencies, including police, BGB, and Ansar personnel, are ensuring tight security despite not having holidays. Chowdhury also monitored ticket sales to prevent overpricing in transport hubs.

A private hospital in Kasba, Brahmanbaria, was vandalized by enraged relatives after a 20-year-old woman, Shakiba Akter, died following a C-section surgery. Her family accused the hospital of medical malpractice, claiming that staff fled after the death. Police intervened to control the situation and sent the body for an autopsy. Legal proceedings are underway.

Ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, a surge in travelers crossing the Jamuna Bridge resulted in toll revenues of 3.38 million dollars in just 24 hours. A total of 48,335 vehicles used the bridge, as people from 23 northern districts returned home for the holiday. Despite the heavy traffic on the Dhaka-Tangail-Jamuna Bridge Highway, authorities managed to prevent major congestion, ensuring a smooth journey for homebound travelers.

Bangladesh’s central bank is launching a major initiative to recover $25 billion laundered abroad, targeting 11 influential families suspected of illicit financial transfers to the UK, UAE, USA, Malaysia, and Singapore. Al Jazeera reports that a single family is accused of laundering assets worth $15 billion, including withdrawing 90% of deposits from a single bank. Governor Ahsan H. Mansur confirmed that Bangladesh Bank has begun discussions with British authorities and legal experts in London to seize and repatriate the stolen funds.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that America must "take over" Greenland to ensure global stability. During a visit to a U.S. military base in Greenland, Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance discussed Arctic security with stationed troops. Vance emphasized that without American leadership, China and Russia would dominate the region. He criticized Denmark’s leadership for underinvesting in Greenland’s security infrastructure, stating, "Our dispute isn’t with the people of Greenland but with Denmark’s leadership."

The U.S. State Department has canceled the visas of nearly 300 international students for participating in pro-Palestinian protests at American universities. Speaking at a press conference in Guyana, Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated, "We are doing this every day. Whenever we find protesters involved, we revoke their visas." He warned that if this policy continues, there will soon be no protesting students left. "We granted them visas to study, not to become social activists or disrupt our campuses," he added.

The death toll from Friday’s 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has surged to 1,002, according to the country’s military government. Thirty people remain missing, and over 1,600 have been injured. Images from hospitals show patients lying outside as facilities struggle to accommodate the wounded. Many victims, covered in dust and blood, arrived from remote areas via cars and pickup trucks. The earthquake also caused significant damage to infrastructure, including roads and hospitals. Myanmar’s military chief Min Aung Hlaing has visited hospitals to assess the situation.

Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has urged young people to embrace entrepreneurship, calling salaried employment "a modern form of servitude." Speaking at Peking University in China, he emphasized that eradicating poverty is the primary goal of the new Bangladesh administration. He acknowledged numerous challenges ahead but stressed that overcoming them requires the collective participation of all citizens. "Many young people in my country are fighting against an economic system designed to suppress them. That is the root cause of our problems," Yunus stated.

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has expressed deep condolences over the loss of lives in the recent earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand. In a statement, he conveyed sympathy to the families of the victims and wished a swift recovery for the injured. He also assured that the people of Bangladesh and the BNP stand in solidarity with Myanmar and Thailand during this difficult time. The earthquake, which struck on Friday, has claimed 144 lives and injured over 700 people.

A longstanding dispute over ducks grazing on farmland erupted into a violent clash in Nasirnagar, Brahmanbaria, leaving more than 50 people injured, including women and children. The confrontation occurred on Friday afternoon between two rival groups—the Bilati faction led by Arafat Ullah and the Chira faction led by Renu Mia. Previous altercations over the same issue have led to multiple lawsuits and village mediations, but tensions remain unresolved.

The U.S. Congress has introduced a bill proposing sanctions against Pakistan’s state institutions over human rights violations and alleged suppression of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The bill calls for sanctions on Pakistan’s military leadership within 180 days and has been sent to the Foreign Affairs and Judiciary Committees for further review.

With Eid approaching, there has been a surge in passengers at the Sadarghat Launch Terminal. Dr. M. Sakhawat Hossain, the advisor to the Ministry of Shipping, urged law enforcement to maintain heightened vigilance to ensure safe travels for passengers. He reported that despite the absence of impacts from the Padma Bridge, the Chattogram route was operating as scheduled.

The Forest Department has issued a red alert in the eastern Sundarbans due to an increase in poaching activities ahead of Eid. In the past two weeks, nearly 8 quintals of deer meat have been seized. As a result, the forest department has canceled holiday leaves for its staff and is intensifying patrols to prevent further illegal hunting.

As Eid approaches, many city dwellers have left for their villages, causing a massive crowd at the highways. By Friday afternoon, 66% of factories in Gazipur had closed, and traffic congestion was seen at various points. Over 1,479 factories in Gazipur were closed, and workers have been given substantial bonuses and salaries for March. This year’s Eid saw more factory closures than previous years, and many are heading home to celebrate with their families.