The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock has issued an official notice imposing a 58-day ban on fishing in Bangladesh’s maritime waters from April 15 to June 11. The prohibition applies to all types of fishing vessels and fish species. Fishermen, however, have raised concerns that during Bangladesh’s fishing ban, Indian fishermen continue to enter Bangladesh’s waters for about 39 days, causing significant losses to local fishermen. To address this, the government has adjusted the ban period, ensuring that Bangladesh’s restriction ends two days before India’s fishing ban begins.

Education Advisor C.R. Abrar has stated that the government is committed to governance and reforms in the education sector to overcome challenges. He emphasized that science-based education will be introduced in madrasas. Abrar also noted that in the past, people were falsely labeled as militants based on their attire, and those responsible must be held accountable. He added that while bad actors can exist in any profession, generalizing an entire group is unjust. Any criminal activity in madrasas should be properly investigated, and those involved must face justice.

Transport workers have suspended bus services between Bogura and the rest of the country following the stabbing of two labor leaders on Wednesday. Reports indicate that on Tuesday evening, motor labor union leaders Anwar Hossain Rana and Hazrat Ali were assaulted and stabbed. Both are currently receiving treatment at Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital (Shajimec). The incident occurred near the Mitali Pump, where CNG auto-rickshaw drivers were picking up and dropping off passengers, leading to a dispute with motor labor union leaders. The altercation escalated, resulting in the stabbing of the two leaders.

Demanding permanent employment status, Bangladesh Railway gatekeepers and gatemen have declared an indefinite strike starting March 24, including a railway blockade. On Wednesday, they held a protest and human chain at the Railway Building, also submitting a memorandum to the Railway Ministry. This follows an earlier demonstration on August 18 last year.

Around 40,000 Israelis gathered at Habima Square in Tel Aviv on Tuesday night, protesting against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The demonstrators voiced outrage over his alleged plans to dismiss Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and Shin Bet intelligence chief Ronen Bar. Protesters declared Netanyahu “unwanted” and demanded his resignation.

A Dhaka court has remanded former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun and ex-Officer-in-Charge (OC) Abul Hasan in connection with two murder cases linked to mass uprisings in Jatrabari. Mamun has been placed on a four-day remand in the Shahid Sayem murder case, while Hasan received a two-day remand for the killing of 22-year-old Shahid Bakaul.

A mortar shell was found at a scrap shop in Ekrampur, Kishoreganj, on Tuesday night. The shop owner, Tutul Mia, noticed the explosive among other discarded items and immediately called emergency services. Police secured the area, and army personnel later placed the shell in a sand-filled container. Officer-in-Charge Abdullah Al Mamun confirmed that the shop has been sealed for safety, and an investigation is underway.

A tragic accident on the Jessore-Benapole highway claimed the lives of three people, including a woman and a child, when an ambulance collided head-on with a motorized van. The deceased have been identified as Nazma Khatun (50), Hasan Iqbal (30), and Ratna Khatun (12), all passengers of the van. Two others were injured. According to Officer-in-Charge Babul Rahman Khan, the accident occurred when the ambulance, traveling towards Benapole, crashed into the van coming from the opposite direction. Authorities have sent the bodies to the morgue, while the injured are receiving treatment at a local hospital.

A group of anti-discrimination activists surrounded a Christian missionary office in Keshabpur, Jessore, on Tuesday following the death of an indigenous student. The protestors allege that 15-year-old Rajerang Tripura was subjected to abuse and murdered. Last Friday night, her body was found hanging from a window grille inside a residential room of the mission. The Christian Outreach Central Foundation of Bangladesh houses 44 indigenous girls for education, including Rajerang. While mission officials claim she died by suicide due to pressure from her family to continue her studies, her family asserts they were not informed about her death until four days later.

A 16-year-old boy was severely beaten by an enraged mob in Khilkhet’s Madhyapara after being accused of raping a five-year-old child in a nearby open field. When police intervened to detain the suspect, tensions escalated, leading to an attack on law enforcement officers. The officer in charge of the investigation, along with four others, sustained injuries, while another group of 7-8 police officers was briefly held hostage by locals. The mob also vandalized police vehicles. The accused is currently receiving medical treatment.

In an attempt to end the Russia-Ukraine war, former U.S. President Donald Trump held a nearly two-hour phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to CNN, the discussion aimed to persuade Putin to agree to a 30-day temporary ceasefire and make concessions, including withdrawing Russian troops from occupied Ukrainian territories. However, Putin was reportedly reluctant to accept the proposal. Trump also hinted at allowing Russia to retain control over Ukrainian land, including the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

Eighteen Bangladeshis who fell victim to human trafficking are set to return home today. They had been trapped in Myanmar’s notorious scam centers, where they were forced into cybercrime activities. Traffickers initially lured them to Thailand with false promises of jobs before selling them to Myanmar’s criminal networks. Their release was secured through relentless diplomatic efforts by the Bangladesh government, BRAC, and the foreign ministry. They are expected to arrive in Bangladesh on a flight scheduled for 12:45 AM tonight.

In Dinajpur’s Fulbari, a woman and her six-year-old daughter died by hanging themselves from the same rope after the mother faced accusations of adultery. The deceased were identified as Laki Akter (28) and her daughter Mariam Akter (6). Local youths saw a 54-year-old man, Azizul Islam, leaving Laki’s house, leading to questions and a scheduled arbitration meeting. Before the meeting could take place, Laki’s husband Moharram Ali was assaulted by a group of men. Distressed, Laki took her daughter’s life before ending her own. The family later handed over Moharram to the police.

In Kurigram’s Nageshwari, a mentally challenged woman was raped, and the public handed over the perpetrator to the police. According to locals, 28-year-old Babar Ali lured the 50-year-old woman into a maize field by offering fish before committing the crime. The villagers caught him in the act, tied him to a tree, and called the police, who later took the suspect into custody. The rape victim is currently undergoing medical examination.

On Monday, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested Ataullah Abu Ammar Jununi, the leader of Myanmar’s armed group ARSA, along with six accomplices. The detained individuals include Mostak Ahmad (66), Salimullah (27), Asmaul Hosna, Hasan (15), and Moniruzzaman (24). Authorities recovered cash amounting to BDT 2.1 million, a sharp knife, and a steel chain from them. The suspects were handed over to Siddhirganj police station, where an FIR was filed against them. Reports suggest that they had been holding secret meetings in Narayanganj and Mymensingh for subversive activities.