The Bangladesh Army hosted an iftar and dinner event at Dhaka Cantonment in honor of students injured in the July uprising. Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman assured the injured that the army will always stand by them. He called them the ‘pride of the nation’ and reaffirmed the army’s unwavering support. ISPR reported that 4,215 individuals injured in the July uprising have received treatment at the Combined Military Hospital. The event concluded with the army distributing Eid gifts to the injured.

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus will present the Independence Award 2025 at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium on Tuesday, March 25. This year’s recipients include:

Science & Technology: Prof. Jamal Nazrul Islam (posthumous)

Literature: Mir Abdus Shukur Al Mahmud (posthumous)

Culture: Novera Ahmed (posthumous)

Social Service: Sir Fazle Hasan Abed (posthumous)

Liberation War & Culture: Mohammad Mahbubul Haque Khan (Azam Khan) (posthumous)

Education & Research: Badruddin Mohammad Umar

Protesting Youth: Abrar Fahad (posthumous)

A four-day investment summit is set to begin in Dhaka on April 7, with participation from over 550 foreign investors from more than 50 countries, including China, India, the US, the UK, and Japan. The majority of these investors are from China. More than 2,000 representatives from Bangladeshi firms will also attend. Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus will officially inaugurate the event on April 9, coinciding with the launch of Starlink’s trial internet service. BIDA Chairman Ashiq Mahmud stated that the summit aims to showcase Bangladesh’s investment environment to foreign investors and attract more investment.

Hefazat leaders Amir Muhibullah Babunagari and Secretary-General Sajedur Rahman have demanded the banning of the Awami League through a judicial process and a consensus-based parliamentary election. In a statement, they claimed that disguised Indian agents within state institutions have obstructed justice for incidents like the May 5 Shapla massacre, the Pilkhana killings, enforced disappearances, murders, and the 2024 mass killings. They called for state reforms while preserving the faith, culture, education, and social values of the country’s Muslim majority. They also demanded the immediate withdrawal of all false cases filed against Hefazat members during previous regimes.

Planning Adviser Dr. Wahiduddin Mahmud announced that ECNEC has approved 15 projects, including 8 revised and 7 new ones, with a total allocation of 210 billion taka. The funding includes 141.93 billion taka from government sources, 65.39 billion from project loans, and 4.06 billion from institutional financing. Approved projects include the first terminal and related facilities at Payra Seaport (second revision) under the Ministry of Shipping and the strengthening of the existing runway and taxiway at Chattogram Shah Amanat International Airport (first revision) under the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism.

To commemorate Independence Day on March 26, 2025, designated Bangladesh Navy ships will be open for public visits in Dhaka, Narayanganj, Chattogram, Khulna, Mongla, Barishal, and Chandpur from 12 PM to 4 PM. The ships available for public viewing include BNS Chitra, BNS Atandra, BNS Somudra Ovijan, and others across different ports.

Poet Abdul Hai Sikder has filed a defamation case against Mahbub Morshed, the Managing Director of the Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), along with two others.

The court recorded the plaintiff’s statement and issued summons for the accused to appear on April 28. The other two accused are Khairul Alam and Asaduzzaman Asad, the latter being identified as a financial backer of the Awami League.

Sikder alleged that the defendants made a false Facebook post claiming he had written poems in support of former dictator Ershad, linking Khaleda Zia and Sheikh Hasina. “This is a complete fabrication. I have sought legal recourse to restore my honor,” he said.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) soldier Billal went missing while preventing Rohingya infiltration into Bangladesh via the Bay of Bengal. A day later, his body was recovered.

His remains were found on Sunday morning near the western beach adjacent to Teknaf Zero Point. Locals first spotted the body washed ashore by the tide and informed BGB authorities, who later identified and retrieved it.

To ensure smooth Eid travel, Bangladesh has imposed a ban on truck, lorry, and covered van movement on highways from March 25-28 and for three days after Eid. However, vehicles transporting essential goods, perishable items, garments, medicines, fertilizers, and fuel will be exempt from this restriction.

UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Egypt for discussions with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. The two leaders exchanged Ramadan greetings and reaffirmed strong bilateral ties. The visit comes amid escalating Israeli attacks on Gaza, making the meeting particularly significant.

A mass shooting in New Mexico, USA, left three people dead and 15 others injured. The victims included two 19-year-olds and a 16-year-old. Authorities have not yet released their names, and no arrests have been made. Law enforcement agencies are actively investigating the incident.

A court has sentenced Abdul Malek, a former driver at the Directorate General of Health Services, to 13 years in prison on charges of amassing illegal wealth. Investigations revealed that he concealed assets worth BDT 9.35 million and illegally acquired BDT 150.31 million. Malek was arrested in 2020 with a foreign pistol and counterfeit money.

The Bangladeshi government is facing an additional expenditure of BDT 150.56 billion ($1.3 billion) for six major projects. Initially estimated at BDT 128.32 billion, the costs surged due to delays. The projects include Payra Seaport's first terminal, Shah Amanat International Airport’s runway upgrade, the Sayedabad Water Treatment Plant (Phase-3), the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center, the expansion of the road from Panchabati to Mukterpur Bridge, and the construction of 10 government secondary schools in Dhaka.

Armed robbers intercepted cattle traders in Mirzapur, Tangail, and stole BDT 7.8 crore ($730,000) after firing gunshots to create panic. The traders were returning in a private car when 8-10 motorcycles and a minibus blocked their path, broke the car windows, and held them at gunpoint before escaping with two cash-filled bags.

A fire near the Kalmatagi Patrol Outpost in the Chandpai Range of the Sundarbans has been fully brought under control. Firefighters arrived at the scene again on Sunday morning to ensure the fire does not reignite. Authorities have formed a three-member investigation committee to determine the cause of the fire and necessary preventive measures.