In Bishwanath, five individuals have been arrested after attacking Abdul Ahad (40), suspecting him of stealing a mosque imam’s mobile phone. The attackers broke into his home, severely injuring him by breaking his right leg and gouging out his eyes. Police later rescued him in critical condition and sent him to the hospital. Ahad’s wife, Rahima Begum (30), filed a case against seven individuals at the Bishwanath Police Station, resulting in the arrest of five suspects, who have been sent to jail.

The High Court has directed the issuance of a certification for the film The Remand, which depicts the bloody history of Bangladesh’s mass uprisings and revolutions. The ruling mandates that the certification must be granted within three days. The order follows a petition by the film’s producer and director, Syed Belayet Hossain Belal, after authorities initially denied approval. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, along with the Bangladesh Film Certification Board, were named as respondents in the legal challenge.

Authorities at Kuala Lumpur International Airport have detained 45 foreign nationals, including 36 Bangladeshis, for failing to meet entry requirements.

According to an official statement, immigration officers screened 115 foreigners, out of which 45 individuals failed to meet the necessary entry criteria. Among them, 36 were Bangladeshi citizens, while the remaining 9 were Pakistanis.

The detainees were not allowed to disembark and have been transferred to the monitoring unit for further investigation.

India has significantly reduced medical visa approvals for Bangladeshis, creating an opportunity for China to expand its medical services in the country, according to a Reuters report.

In 2023, a majority of Indian visas issued to Bangladeshis were for affordable private medical treatment. However, following Hasina’s ouster, India is now granting fewer than 1,000 medical visas per day, a steep decline from the previous 5,000–7,000 daily approvals.

Meanwhile, at least 14 Chinese firms have invested over $230 million in Bangladesh since the interim government took office. India has yet to respond to Bangladesh’s extradition request regarding Hasina. The Chief Adviser is set to visit China later this month.

Chief Adviser Prof. Dr. Muhammad Yunus met with Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman today. During the meeting, the Army Chief briefed the Chief Adviser on his recent visit to the Central African Republic and discussed measures to ensure justice for deprived military officers.

Additionally, the Army Chief informed the Chief Adviser about various military roles, including medical assistance provided during the recent mass uprising. The Chief Adviser praised the army’s contributions and provided guidance on future initiatives.

Adviser Asif Mahmud clarified in a Facebook post that no decision has been made regarding appointing administrators to local government wards. The government is still considering local government elections, making any discussion about administrator appointments irrelevant at this stage.

He added that the absence of elected representatives in city corporations, municipalities, district councils, and upazila councils is hindering public service delivery. He reiterated that holding elections and ensuring democratically elected representatives is the best way forward for local governance.

Jagannath University students have seized ten buses of Gabtoli Link (Pvt.) Limited in protest after a fellow student was assaulted. The incident occurred when Rabi Das boarded a No. 8 Gabtoli bus from Gulistan to Kalyanpur. Due to delays and the approaching iftar time, an altercation ensued between the student and the bus driver.

Later, while all passengers disembarked at different stops, Rabi Das was forcibly detained inside the bus at Kalyanpur. The bus staff verbally abused, overcharged, and later physically assaulted him, gathering additional staff members for the attack.

The Government of Bangladesh has expressed strong condemnation and deep concern over Israel’s renewed military aggression in Gaza. The attacks have resulted in significant civilian casualties, particularly among women and children. Bangladesh considers this cycle of violence a blatant violation of international human rights laws and a serious disregard for established ceasefire agreements. The government calls on Israel to immediately halt all military operations, exercise maximum restraint, and respect international humanitarian laws.

In a statement from the Chief Adviser’s press wing, Dr. Muhammad Yunus has directed swift action on several issues concerning the welfare of grassroots police personnel. His directives include:
1. Reviewing the removal of the existing ceiling on risk allowances.
2. Procuring 364 new pickup trucks and 140 prison vans for police use.
3. Allocating funds for police construction projects that are less than 70% complete.
4. Funding the acquisition of land for 65 police stations currently operating in rented buildings.
5. Considering interest-free loans for purchasing motorcycles for SI and ASI-ranked officers.

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.