Deputy Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, Abul Kalam Azad Majumder, confirmed that Chinese President Xi Jinping has held a bilateral meeting with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. The meeting took place at 10 AM local time on Friday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Later, Professor Yunus is scheduled to participate in an 'Investment Dialogue' with Chinese business leaders at Presidential Beijing. The Chief Adviser is expected to return home on March 29 after his four-day visit to China.

The ‘Bangladesh First’ Foundation has announced its new leadership, appointing BNP’s Joint Secretary General Shahiduddin Chowdhury Annie as President and Rakibul Islam Bakul as General Secretary.

Other key appointments include Sultan Salahuddin Tuku as Treasurer, with members including Abdul Monayem Munna, SM Jilani, Nurul Islam Nayan, Atikur Rahman Rumon, Gias Uddin Rimon, Rajib Ahsan, Rakibul Islam Rakib, Nasir Uddin Nasir, Jahidul Islam Rony, and Ehsan Mahmud.

Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh’s camps are undergoing military training in Myanmar’s jungles, preparing for a return to their homeland.

According to British newspaper The Independent, Rohingya fighters are frequently relocating training camps to avoid detection. Commanders claim they are preparing to fight both Myanmar’s military junta and rival rebel groups.

One trainee, Mohammad Ayas, stated: “I am ready to fight for our rights, freedom, and homeland, no matter the cost.” Reports suggest that over 1,000 Rohingya youth have already received training.

The White House has strongly reacted to a leaked Signal chat, published by The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, which reportedly contained discussions about attacks on Yemen.

Former President Donald Trump dismissed the report as a “conspiratorial effort” and labeled The Atlantic a “failed magazine.”

Goldberg defended the publication, stating that no classified information was disclosed and that the decision to publish was made in response to allegations from the Trump administration. Meanwhile, U.S. authorities are investigating how the journalist was mistakenly added to the chat group.

China will provide duty-free and quota-free access for Bangladeshi products until 2028, extending benefits for two years after Bangladesh transitions to a developing country. Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang announced this during a meeting with Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus at the Boao Forum for Asia. China also expressed interest in a free trade agreement and pledged support for Bangladesh’s interim government. Additionally, China will fund Mongla Port modernization, facilitate mango exports, and assist in resolving the Rohingya crisis through diplomatic efforts.

A ministerial-level committee has recommended the withdrawal of 6,681 cases that were allegedly filed against political leaders and activists as acts of harassment.

The Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Ministry announced the recommendation on Thursday, following discussions in nine committee meetings led by Adviser Asif Nazrul. Previously, the Home Ministry had formed two separate committees to address politically motivated cases.

Sanjida Khatun, one of the founders of Chhayanaut, has donated her body to the Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) Anatomy Department for scientific research.

She made this decision in 1998, intending to contribute to medical science. The BMU Anatomy Department officially received her remains on Thursday, with her family members present.

The Bangladesh Bank has revised the daily and monthly transaction limits for mobile financial services (MFS) such as bKash, Nagad, and Rocket. Under the new regulations, customers can now cash in up to BDT 50,000 per day and BDT 300,000 per month. Previously, the limits were BDT 30,000 per day and BDT 200,000 per month.

Similarly, the daily cash-out limit has been increased to BDT 30,000, while the monthly cash-out cap is now BDT 200,000, up from BDT 150,000. The maximum account balance limit has also been raised from BDT 300,000 to BDT 500,000.

The government of New Jersey, USA, has launched a pilot project named “Green Growth”, inspired by the development policies of Tarique Rahman. The project adopts the widely recognized slogan of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation: “A little initiative, a little effort, leads to prosperity.” This slogan is prominently featured on project vehicles, brochures, and membership forms.

Funded by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority and supervised by the Bangladesh Association of South Jersey, the two-year pilot project in Atlantic City aims to improve food security and support economically disadvantaged women. Project coordinator Zahirul Islam Babul stated that the primary goal is to enhance the financial independence of underprivileged women while ensuring food security in the region. In the first year, 30 women will receive funding, and their products will be sold under a profit-sharing model through Green Growth.

The main Eid-ul-Fitr congregation at the National Eidgah will take place at 8:30 AM in the High Court premises. In case of adverse weather conditions, the congregation will be shifted to the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque at 9:00 AM. This decision was made during a recent inter-ministerial meeting on Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Religious Affairs, was presided over by Adviser A.F.M. Khalid Hossain.

The annual Sri Sri Advaita Janmadham pilgrimage and Ganga Snan festival, one of the most significant religious events for the Hindu community in Bangladesh, is currently underway at the banks of the Jadukata River in Tahirpur, Sunamganj. The sacred bathing ritual, performed for the well-being of ancestors’ souls, began on Wednesday at 11:01 PM and will continue until Thursday at 9:24 PM, following the lunar calendar.

The festival has attracted hundreds of thousands of devotees and has also given rise to a vibrant rural fair. However, unlike previous years, the three-day Urs festival at the shrine of the revered mystic Shah Arefin—traditionally held simultaneously—has been canceled this year. The absence of this parallel event has resulted in a slightly smaller crowd than in previous years.

Regarding the court ruling that declared Ishraq Hossain as the DSCC mayor, Election Commission Secretary Akhtar Ahmed affirmed that the EC respects judicial decisions and will act accordingly. He assured that as soon as they receive the official court verdict, necessary actions will be taken without delay.

He emphasized that there will be no unnecessary postponements and that all decisions will be processed swiftly to reduce bureaucratic backlog.

The Chief Adviser’s Press Wing has confirmed that Dr. Muhammad Yunus has arrived in Beijing, China, from Hainan Province. His flight landed at Beijing Capital International Airport on Thursday at 10:20 PM local time. Upon arrival, he was received by Chinese Vice Minister Sun Weidong. Earlier, Dr. Yunus had a busy schedule attending the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference in Hainan before departing for Beijing at 7:00 PM local time.

The Cabinet Division has issued separate notifications extending the tenure of five reform commissions, formed under the interim government led by Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus, for another month. According to the new timeframe, these commissions will now operate until April 30. The commissions cover reforms in healthcare, labor, women’s rights, local government, and the media. Notably, the Media Reform Commission submitted its report to Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus on March 22.

Remittance inflows have surged ahead of Eid, with expatriates sending nearly $3 billion in the first 26 days of March—setting a new record in Bangladesh’s history. This translates to approximately 36,000 crore taka. The previous highest remittance was $2.64 billion in December, followed by $2.53 billion in February.

Authorities attribute the increase to stricter measures against money laundering and informal money transfer systems (hundi) under the interim government.