US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard has arrived in India for an official visit. She is scheduled to attend a high-level meeting on Sunday, joined by intelligence chiefs from Australia, Germany, New Zealand, and several other countries. During her trip, she will also hold discussions with India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Indian intelligence officials are expected to brief Gabbard on the situations in Bangladesh and Pakistan. In response to continuous Indian propaganda, Bangladesh’s interim government has stated that India and its media are engaged in a misleading narrative that does not reflect reality.

Hefazat-e-Islam has strongly condemned the attacks on minority Muslims in India during the Holi festival by Hindu extremists. Hefazat leaders accused the Modi government of covering numerous mosques with tarpaulin, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, where over a thousand innocent Muslims were arbitrarily arrested under the guise of “peacekeeping.” Reports indicate that fasting Muslims were attacked wherever they were found, and a mosque-goer was beaten to death by Hindu mobs for refusing to participate in Holi celebrations in front of police officials. The organization criticized India for spreading false propaganda about minority rights in Bangladesh while failing to ensure the safety of its own Muslim population. Hefazat leaders warned that if India continues to neglect the security and religious freedom of its Muslim citizens, the country will face inevitable disintegration.

Thirty-six suspects accused of attacking a mass uprising have been granted anticipatory bail by the High Court in four cases filed under the Explosives Act. On Sunday, a division bench comprising Justice Abu Taher Md. Saifur Rahman and Justice Mohammad Shawkat Ali Chowdhury granted interim bail for eight weeks and instructed the suspects to surrender before the District Judge in Sylhet. The cases were filed on August 4 in Zakiganj, accusing the suspects of orchestrating attacks during the uprising. Following the filing of these cases, the 36 accused individuals sought bail from the High Court.

A man impersonating a Colonel to commit fraud has been arrested in Savar. AKM Aminur Rahman was caught near Pakiza Garments on Saturday night, along with a private car and military gear, including uniforms, badges, and a walkie-talkie. Police stated that he had scammed people out of large sums of money by falsely promising to influence cases and official appointments.

The Chief Adviser’s Office has strongly condemned the recent remarks by Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md. Sajjat Ali, who suggested avoiding the term ‘rape.’ In a statement, the office emphasized that rape should always be called by its proper name, whether committed against an 8-year-old child or an 80-year-old woman. The interim government reiterated its commitment to taking strict action against all forms of violence and ensuring justice for victims.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has confirmed that Bangladesh Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmud Khan, departed for the United States on Saturday for an official visit. He is scheduled to attend meetings on March 17-18 to discuss Bangladesh’s peacekeeping contributions and coordination with the United Nations. His visit aims to enhance Bangladesh Air Force’s future involvement in UN peacekeeping operations.

Eleven political parties have submitted their opinions on the recommendations of the Reform Commission, following the submissions of four more parties. Discussions with these parties are expected to begin on Tuesday and Wednesday at the National Parliament. Additionally, 18 parties have requested extra time to submit their full responses. Earlier, the National Consensus Commission had sought opinions from 38 political parties, with a deadline of March 13 for submission.

The Ministry of Education announced that 1,928,281 students will take the SSC and equivalent exams under 11 education boards in 2025. Among them, 1,490,142 students are under the nine general education boards, 294,726 under the Madrasa Board, and 143,313 under the Technical Board. This marks a decrease of around 100,000 students compared to last year, when 2,024,192 students appeared for the exams.

The Revolutionary Students’ Council has called on Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus to take a strong stance against the persecution of Muslims in India, especially during the holy month of Ramadan. The council urged him to pressure the Indian government to take strict action against Hindutva extremists responsible for attacks on Muslims and mosques. Protesters chanted slogans such as “Hindus and Muslims, unite to resist oppression,” “Crush the black hand of Hindutva,” and “Humanity calls—let India’s Muslims be free.”

A Rohingya youth, Md. Harun (32), was beaten to death in Ukhiya’s Rohingya camp in Cox’s Bazar. Reports indicate that Harun had scammed several people by promising to arrange overseas jobs in exchange for money. He was also allegedly involved in multiple abduction cases. A group of victims, enraged by his actions, captured and beat him to death. Police recovered the body with the help of the Armed Police Battalion (APBn) and sent it to Cox’s Bazar Sadar Hospital for autopsy. Legal proceedings are underway.

A violent clash over mosque donation funds erupted in Chhoto Saguna village, Sirajganj, resulting in the death of Azahar Ali (50) and injuries to eight others. The altercation occurred on Saturday night between two factions led by Alauddin Ahmed and Karimul. Police have arrested three people in connection with the incident, and additional forces have been deployed in the village to maintain order.

During the protests in January demanding the transformation of Titumir College into a university, students from the Titumir Unity platform put up banners declaring it a university. However, they have now rejected the proposed plan to form a new university combining seven colleges. Titumir Unity remains firm in its demand for an independent university status for Titumir College. They revealed that four students were invited to a UGC meeting, but three representatives boycotted it. The only attendee also rejected the proposed ‘Dhaka Central University’ formation and walked out of the meeting.

A fire broke out late Saturday night at a fresh market in Rajshahi, destroying 12 shops. Upon receiving the distress call, seven fire service units arrived at the scene around 12:45 AM and worked tirelessly for an hour to bring the flames under control by 1:50 AM. During the operation, firefighter Delwar Hossain fell ill due to excessive smoke and was admitted to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital. Fortunately, no other casualties were reported.

The Press Wing of the Chief Adviser has clarified that reports claiming there will be no Independence Day parade on March 26 are misleading. The parade is not being canceled, but due to ongoing renovations at Dhaka’s National Stadium, it will not take place in the capital for another year. However, the interim government has decided to organize the parade with due honor in all 63 other districts across the country, along with special receptions for war veterans. All district administrators have been instructed to take necessary measures for the event.

A court has ordered the freezing of 123 bank accounts belonging to former tax commissioner Ranjit Kumar Talukder and his wife, Jhumur Mazumder. According to the case details, Jhumur Mazumder holds Tk 11.5 crore across multiple accounts. The ACC is investigating Ranjit over allegations of accumulating vast amounts of illegal wealth through bribery and corruption. Authorities suspect an attempt to launder these funds, prompting the account freeze.