Mahmudur Rahman, editor of Amar Desh, proposed three measures regarding Awami League's future. He suggested either banning the party through legislation, revoking its electoral registration, or conducting a national referendum to decide its fate. He expressed support for NCP’s stance on banning Awami League but criticized BNP and Jamaat for not taking a clear position on the matter, stressing that unity is necessary for implementation.

A deadly attack by militants on a mosque in Niger has claimed the lives of at least 44 civilians, leaving 13 others injured. The attack, which occurred on Friday, was carried out by the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS), a local affiliate of global terror networks Al-Qaeda and ISIS, according to Nigerien authorities.

The Trump administration has announced the revocation of legal status for over 500,000 immigrants residing in the U.S. A proclamation set for March 25 will terminate their legal residency 30 days after its publication. This decision affects around 532,000 immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, who had entered the U.S. under the CHNV program launched by President Joe Biden in 2022.

A court has granted a four-day remand for seven members of the banned militant group Hizb ut-Tahrir, accused of instigating terror and attacking police. They were arrested in Dhanmondi after an unauthorized protest march following Friday prayers. Police reported that the rally, consisting of 140-150 members carrying banners and placards, chanted slogans against the government.

Parveen, the mother of July Revolution martyr Mehedi Hasan, issued a fiery statement, questioning why no one has taken action against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. "Is there no government, no BNP-Jamaat, no people to bring her back for trial?" she asked. She accused Hasina of colluding with Indian PM Narendra Modi and vowed that, if necessary, martyr families would personally bring her back from Delhi to face justice. The National Revolutionary Council announced a mass movement demanding the abolition of fascism and the formation of a new constitution.

In a four-hour-long special operation on Saturday, police arrested 71 individuals in Mohammadpur and Adabor for various criminal activities. The detainees include drug dealers, professional muggers, thieves, extortionists, and other offenders. Authorities stated that legal proceedings are underway against them.

Despite reaching the fire site at Kalmatiji in the Sundarbans, firefighters were unable to begin extinguishing the blaze as of 6 PM on Saturday due to a lack of water sources nearby. Meanwhile, forest rangers have started creating firebreaks to prevent the flames from spreading further. Earlier that morning, locals in the adjacent Tepurbil area first noticed smoke rising from the forest.

Ali Riaz, a member of the National Consensus Commission, has expressed optimism that despite political disagreements, many parties share common ground.

He assured that all opinions would be taken into consideration and expressed confidence in achieving a national consensus through dialogue. He thanked participants, including the Hefazat-e-Islam faction, for their engagement, acknowledging that time constraints had limited deeper discussions but reaffirmed the commitment to ongoing deliberations.

The Media Reform Commission has recommended lifting the ban on broadcasting news bulletins on IPTV and online portals. In a report submitted to Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the commission proposed seven key reforms, including updating the registration policy, abolishing annual renewals, and ensuring transparency in government ad distribution. It blamed the previous government for failing to regulate online media properly and called for the formation of an independent Media Commission. The commission also recommended reviewing past registrations and making trade license fees more equitable.

Regarding this matter, an initiative has been announced on the Chief Adviser’s verified Facebook page. The post states:

“The Media Reform Commission has submitted its report to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. The interim government will take immediate steps to implement the reform proposals from the Media Reform Commission that are feasible for execution right away,” said Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.

Home Affairs Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury visited the headquarters of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and the Armed Police Battalion (APBn) in Uttara, Dhaka.

During his visit, he reviewed their operations and directed senior officials to ensure better housing, food, and other facilities for officers. He also encouraged the forces to serve the public with dedication and professionalism.

BNP has raised concerns over certain recommendations of the National Consensus Commission, which sought opinions from political parties. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir noted that the recommendations include the formation of new constitutional commissions, which, he argues, are designed to undermine and weaken both the legislative and executive branches.

Salahuddin Ahmed added that such commissions would render elected representatives powerless, shifting most critical state functions to unelected officials. Moreover, the Secretary General accused some advisors of having ties to a new political party, raising further suspicions about the commission’s true intentions.

Families of 250 hostages, including 40 freed from Hamas captivity, have written to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demanding an end to military operations and negotiations with Hamas to secure the release of the remaining 59 captives. They criticized the government for prioritizing indefinite warfare over rescuing hostages.

Israel’s High Court has blocked the dismissal of Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar. The ruling came just hours after the Israeli cabinet decided to remove him by April 10. Government ministers have vowed to defy the order, but the suspension remains in place until a court hearing on April 8.

The Election Commission (EC) has instructed that all pending National ID (NID) correction requests be resolved by June. From January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2024, there were 378,000 unresolved applications. A crash program has already addressed 98,044. Between January 1 and March 16, 2025, 302,266 new applications were submitted, with 179,926 resolved. Overall, 402,308 applications remain pending.

On Saturday, the National Consensus Commission engaged in discussions with the Khelafat Majlish and the Labour Party. Commission Vice President Ali Riaz and other officials were present, though it was unclear which political leaders attended. Earlier, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) had a meeting with the commission, expressing agreement with 120 out of 166 reform proposals, while rejecting 42.