Suspended Superintendent of Police (SP) SM Fazlul Haque, facing charges of dowry harassment and domestic violence, attacked a journalist while being escorted to custody in Natore after his bail plea was rejected. Following the incident, local journalists and cameramen staged a protest in front of the court detention center, demanding that Haque be treated like any other accused individual—handcuffed, unmasked, and secured with a waist rope before being taken to prison. Responding to the demand, security personnel later escorted him to jail accordingly.

A Bangladesh court has ordered the seizure of 54 katha of land belonging to Summit Group Chairman Aziz Khan, his family, and associated entities following a petition by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). While the land’s market value has been officially stated as BDT 1.46 crore, the actual estimated value is BDT 9.70 crore. Previously, on March 9, the court had also frozen 191 bank accounts linked to Summit Group, holding BDT 41.74 crore.

Indian security forces have arrested 29 Bangladeshi nationals during separate operations in the state of Tripura. Between March 6 and March 10, the Border Security Force (BSF) conducted raids along various border points, leading to the arrests. Additionally, seven Indian human traffickers were also apprehended. According to a report by Jagaran Tripura, the BSF has intensified security measures, including organizing over nine community meetings in border villages to address public concerns regarding illegal crossings.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested 206 individuals in a series of operations across the capital, targeting criminals involved in mugging, theft, and robbery. According to a media statement from the DMP, the arrests were made in connection with 53 cases filed in various police stations. To enhance public safety and maintain law and order, the DMP deployed special patrol teams, including 14 units from the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) division working in two shifts, 12 units from the Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU) operating in three shifts, and 10 Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) patrol teams at night.

Golam Kibria Md. Meshkat Chowdhury, the former central coordinator of an anti-discrimination organization, has issued a legal notice against nine individuals, including journalists and a university professor, for allegedly spreading false and baseless news. The controversy began on February 25, when Meshkat Chowdhury and three others were reportedly trapped inside Rajshahi Barind Medical College Hospital and later rescued by law enforcement. However, social media posts falsely claimed they were there for extortion. Both sides have denied any extortion attempts. In response to the misinformation, Chowdhury sent legal notices to those responsible, including Loton Ekram, Sourav Habib, Golam Rabbani, Mehedi Hasan Shyamal, Professor Kazi Zahid, Abdur Rahim, and Dr. Najib Wadud.

Dr. Alamgir Kabir, the Deputy Director (DD) of the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (MAUSI) in Rajshahi, has allegedly been withholding files unless bribes are paid. Acting on complaints, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) conducted a raid at the regional office on Tuesday afternoon. During the operation, officials discovered 151 files stalled on his desk, even past their due processing time. These files reportedly include applications for teacher MPO enlistment, area bills, leave approvals, and NOCs for foreign travel. The deadline to send these files to the MAUSI headquarters in Dhaka had already passed, yet they remained with Dr. Alamgir Kabir. When questioned by ACC officials, he failed to provide a satisfactory explanation.

Bangladesh’s garment exports to the U.S. have seen a significant rise, with export earnings reaching $799.56 million in January 2025—a 45.93% increase compared to January 2024, when exports stood at $547.95 million. The overall apparel imports of the U.S. also grew by 19.5% during this period, contributing to the surge in demand for Bangladeshi garments.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, will visit the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar this Friday. During their visit, they will join Rohingya refugees and local Bangladeshi communities for an iftar meal. Excitement is high among the refugees ahead of the event. Guterres is arriving in Bangladesh on a four-day visit starting March 13. On March 14, he will depart for Cox’s Bazar, where he will be welcomed by interim government adviser Faruk-e-Azam Bir Protik.

A Dhaka court has granted permission to interrogate Farzana Rupa, a former chief reporter of Ekattor Television, in connection with the unsolved murder of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi. Investigators requested permission on February 27, and Metropolitan Magistrate M.A. Azharul Islam approved the request on March 4. The case's next report submission date is set for April 15.

According to Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) spokesperson Muhammad Talebur Rahman, a protest march against rape turned violent on Tuesday afternoon. Around 60-70 protesters, including men and women, attempted to march towards the Chief Adviser’s official residence, Jamuna. When police blocked their path, protesters allegedly used women as shields and tried to break through the barricade. The situation escalated when protesters attacked police officers, injuring Deputy Police Commissioner Masud Alam, two female officers, and three male constables.

At the Bangladesh-Japan Joint Public-Private Partnership Meeting in Tokyo, Bangladesh expressed strong hope that Japan would continue its valuable support for the country’s infrastructure development efforts. The Bangladesh delegation was led by Chief Secretary to the Chief Adviser, M Siraj Uddin Mia, while Japan was represented by Vice Minister Hirofumi Amakawa and Yosuke Tsutsumi.

Key projects discussed at the meeting included the third terminal of Shahjalal International Airport, the Chattogram Sewerage Project, the Local Bridge Development Project, and the Kamalapur Multi-Modal Transport Hub. Siraj Uddin Mia emphasized that the successful implementation of these projects would have a positive impact on Bangladesh’s economy and reaffirmed Dhaka’s commitment to bringing them to fruition.

Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed revealed that several individuals involved in laundering over Tk 2 billion have been identified. Speaking to reporters after a meeting on March 11, he explained that efforts are being made to recover laundered funds, particularly in sensitive cases. He added that multiple countries are working together on this matter, and while challenging, the recovery of the laundered money is possible.

Adviser Farida Akhter has stated that women must earn their rights through their own efforts, rather than relying on others’ charity. She emphasized that women need to take ownership of their rights. Addressing issues like insecurity and the challenges faced by women in society, she noted that some people’s brutality and viciousness towards women remain unaddressed. Farida also suggested that temporary reservations for women in parliament could be a potential solution, ensuring that any woman can participate in the election, not just political party members.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has warned that Canada may completely halt electricity exports to the United States if Washington escalates its new tariff measures. On Monday, a 25% tariff on electricity imports from Canada to the U.S. took effect. Ford stated that nearly 1.5 million American customers in Minnesota, New York, and Michigan would be affected. "Believe me, I don't want to do this. This trade war is Trump's doing," Ford said, adding that the tariff increase could push monthly electricity bills for American consumers up by as much as $100.

Adviser Mohammad Mahfuz Alam has stated that Bangladesh Television (BTV) must be modernized and made popular. He emphasized the importance of enhancing the quality of BTV’s programs and working in coordination with officials, artists, and other relevant personnel to turn it into a profitable institution. He also suggested that BTV’s programs must be made appealing to the younger generation and that old programs and news should be digitally archived online to provide easy access to viewers at any time.