Myanmar's government has reported 1,644 deaths from the recent earthquake, with over 3,500 injured. Many remain missing, and bodies are still being recovered from the rubble. In response, Myanmar’s anti-junta resistance group PDF has announced a temporary ceasefire to facilitate relief operations. The U.S. Geological Survey warns that the death toll could surpass 10,000.

A small aircraft crashed onto a house in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, killing all passengers on board. Fortunately, the occupants of the house managed to escape unscathed. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the cause of the crash. The aircraft, a SOCATA TBM7, had taken off from Des Moines International Airport, Iowa, and was headed toward Anoka County-Blaine Airport in Minneapolis when it went down at 12:20 PM local time on Saturday.

Trains are departing on time from Dhaka’s Kamalapur Railway Station, ensuring smooth Eid travel. On Sunday morning, the Rangpur Express left exactly at 9:10 AM, marking a rare instance of punctuality. Passengers expressed satisfaction, stating that they had never seen such an organized situation before. Railway officials confirmed that all intercity trains have been running on schedule since Sunday morning, with no delays.

Four suspects have been arrested for the abduction and murder of Ha-Meem Group’s General Manager Ahsan Ullah Hasan. The arrested include mastermind Md. Saiful Islam and his associates Noor Nabi, Md. Israfil, and Md. Sujan Islam. Three suspects have been handed over to Turag police, while the fourth will be transferred on Sunday. Hasan went missing on March 23, and his body was recovered from Uttara on March 25.

Transport Adviser Muhammad Fauzul Kabir Khan stated that this year's Eid travel was the smoothest in two decades due to coordinated efforts. "This was possible because we worked as a team rather than as separate offices," he said. Agencies like BRTA, the Roads and Highways Department, and law enforcement collaborated to ensure hassle-free travel. The BRTA Chairman confirmed that all stakeholders—government bodies, transport owners, and workers—worked together to make the journey seamless.

Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam has declared that no ticket scalping took place this Eid season. He noted that previous years saw syndicates controlling train ticket sales, often with the involvement of railway officials. This year, strict monitoring prevented any such incidents. Additionally, roadside extortion and forced halts of vehicles have been eliminated, ensuring smooth travel. Travelers expressed satisfaction, saying this year’s journey was much more comfortable compared to previous years.

Following pressure from the Trump administration, Harvard University has dismissed key figures of the Center for Middle Eastern Studies (CMES), including interim social sciences dean David Cutler, Turkish studies professor Cemal Kafadar, and associate history professor Rosie Bashir. The decision follows accusations that CMES promoted anti-Semitic content and failed to adequately represent Israeli perspectives. The move comes after a report by the Harvard Jewish Alumni Alliance, which claimed CMES portrayed Israel as a colonial state engaged in apartheid and genocide.

According to BGMEA, out of its 2,107 member factories, seven have yet to disburse Eid salaries and bonuses, prompting protests by workers outside the labor department. In response, officials held an emergency meeting and decided to detain three top executives of TNZ Garments until wages are paid. Additionally, the sale of machinery worth Tk 30 crore has been approved to cover unpaid wages. The protesting workers, however, rejected partial payments and demanded full wages and bonuses. The non-compliant factories include TNZ Apparels, Apparels Plus Eco Ltd, Basic Clothing, Basic Knit Ltd, Sign Apparels, Hug Apparel, and Roar Fashion Ltd.

A group of brave women who participated in the July revolution has received the U.S. Department of State's ‘International Courage Award’ under the ‘Madeleine Albright Honorary Group.’ Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright played a significant role in U.S. foreign policy during the 1990s. The award ceremony will be hosted by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and First Lady Melania Trump. However, Umama Fatema has personally rejected the award, citing her respect for the Palestinian liberation movement and condemning the award as an endorsement of Israel’s attacks on Palestine.

Chinese military spokesperson Tian Junli stated that the People's Liberation Army conducted a routine patrol in the South China Sea on Friday. He accused the Philippines of escalating tensions by collaborating with non-regional nations for joint patrols. Junli warned that such actions threaten regional stability and reiterated that relying on external powers would not benefit the Philippines. The warning came a day after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed support for Manila against "Communist China's threats."

In a column for The New York Times, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sharply criticized the Trump administration, calling its policies “reckless displays of power.” She questioned Trump’s disregard for federal record-keeping laws and described his executive orders as harmful to national security. Clinton warned that if the U.S. continues operating like a corrupt state, it will lose its global standing against China and Russia. She also compared Trump’s business failures in Atlantic City to his handling of national security, cautioning that continued recklessness could lead to severe consequences.

The Bangladesh Armed Forces are set to dispatch a rescue and relief team to Myanmar following a devastating earthquake.

According to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement, the military team will depart on Sunday with emergency medical supplies, relief goods, and rescue equipment. The move comes in response to Myanmar’s urgent humanitarian needs following the disaster.

As of Saturday evening, reports indicated that the death toll had exceeded 1,600, with over 3,400 injured.

The Houthi Ansarullah movement has threatened missile strikes on the UAE, accusing it of espionage and military collaboration with the United States. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the group’s leader, Mohammad Al-Farah, warned that any Emirati individuals or entities providing intelligence or military aid to the U.S. against Yemen would be considered legitimate targets for Yemeni retaliation.

He emphasized that Yemen’s counterattacks will no longer be limited to Mocha and Shabwa but will extend to Abu Dhabi and Dubai. He condemned the UAE’s actions as reckless and an act of betrayal.

Jafar Iqbal, 46, has been arrested by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) for forging signatures and seals of high-ranking officials, including the Home Adviser, to commit fraud. He deceived individuals by promising jobs, promotions, and import permits while misusing official documents. Authorities have filed a case against him at Sadullapur Police Station in Gaibandha.

After a four-day official visit to China, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus returned to Bangladesh on Saturday night. He arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 8 PM. Earlier, he departed from Beijing International Airport, where he was seen off by senior Chinese officials, including Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei.