A Dhaka court has granted permission to interrogate Farzana Rupa, a former chief reporter of Ekattor Television, in connection with the unsolved murder of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi. Investigators requested permission on February 27, and Metropolitan Magistrate M.A. Azharul Islam approved the request on March 4. The case's next report submission date is set for April 15.

According to Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) spokesperson Muhammad Talebur Rahman, a protest march against rape turned violent on Tuesday afternoon. Around 60-70 protesters, including men and women, attempted to march towards the Chief Adviser’s official residence, Jamuna. When police blocked their path, protesters allegedly used women as shields and tried to break through the barricade. The situation escalated when protesters attacked police officers, injuring Deputy Police Commissioner Masud Alam, two female officers, and three male constables.

At the Bangladesh-Japan Joint Public-Private Partnership Meeting in Tokyo, Bangladesh expressed strong hope that Japan would continue its valuable support for the country’s infrastructure development efforts. The Bangladesh delegation was led by Chief Secretary to the Chief Adviser, M Siraj Uddin Mia, while Japan was represented by Vice Minister Hirofumi Amakawa and Yosuke Tsutsumi.

Key projects discussed at the meeting included the third terminal of Shahjalal International Airport, the Chattogram Sewerage Project, the Local Bridge Development Project, and the Kamalapur Multi-Modal Transport Hub. Siraj Uddin Mia emphasized that the successful implementation of these projects would have a positive impact on Bangladesh’s economy and reaffirmed Dhaka’s commitment to bringing them to fruition.

Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed revealed that several individuals involved in laundering over Tk 2 billion have been identified. Speaking to reporters after a meeting on March 11, he explained that efforts are being made to recover laundered funds, particularly in sensitive cases. He added that multiple countries are working together on this matter, and while challenging, the recovery of the laundered money is possible.

Adviser Farida Akhter has stated that women must earn their rights through their own efforts, rather than relying on others’ charity. She emphasized that women need to take ownership of their rights. Addressing issues like insecurity and the challenges faced by women in society, she noted that some people’s brutality and viciousness towards women remain unaddressed. Farida also suggested that temporary reservations for women in parliament could be a potential solution, ensuring that any woman can participate in the election, not just political party members.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has warned that Canada may completely halt electricity exports to the United States if Washington escalates its new tariff measures. On Monday, a 25% tariff on electricity imports from Canada to the U.S. took effect. Ford stated that nearly 1.5 million American customers in Minnesota, New York, and Michigan would be affected. "Believe me, I don't want to do this. This trade war is Trump's doing," Ford said, adding that the tariff increase could push monthly electricity bills for American consumers up by as much as $100.

Adviser Mohammad Mahfuz Alam has stated that Bangladesh Television (BTV) must be modernized and made popular. He emphasized the importance of enhancing the quality of BTV’s programs and working in coordination with officials, artists, and other relevant personnel to turn it into a profitable institution. He also suggested that BTV’s programs must be made appealing to the younger generation and that old programs and news should be digitally archived online to provide easy access to viewers at any time.

A passenger bus overturned in Oaxaca, Mexico, killing at least 11 people and injuring 12 others. Governor Salomon Jara expressed his condolences to the victims’ families, assuring that necessary assistance would be provided. The bus, carrying over 40 passengers, was en route to Tehuantepec in southern Mexico. It is believed that the passengers were returning home after attending a rally organized by President Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico City on Sunday.

Anisuzzaman Chowdhury, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser, stated that many have offered to help return the embezzled money. He confirmed that it is possible to bring back the funds but noted that international cooperation is required due to the involvement of beneficiary countries. Maintaining confidentiality is crucial, as revealing details could hinder progress. Legal frameworks are being developed in collaboration with relevant countries, and international entities like the World Bank are assisting in the efforts.

Police have blocked a march towards the Chief Adviser’s office organized by the platform ‘Against Rape and Oppression in Bangladesh’, which was demanding the removal of the Home Adviser and the formation of special tribunals, among other demands. The protesters clashed with the police during the march. The demonstration, which started from the Raju Memorial Sculpture, was headed to deliver a memorandum. They were stopped in front of the Hotel Intercontinental, where tensions escalated into a heated verbal exchange with police. Following this, police resorted to baton charges twice. A scuffle ensued when the protesters retaliated, resulting in injuries on both sides.

Students from 30 colleges gathered at Shahbagh to protest violence against women and demand the highest punishment for rapists. Initially planning to blockade the area, they withdrew the program considering public inconvenience during Ramadan. Instead, they are staging a sit-in near the National Museum until evening. Among the participating institutions are Viqarunnisa Noon School & College, Bir Shreshtha Munshi Abdur Rouf Public College, Dhaka City College, Notre Dame College, and Dhaka College.

The High Court has issued a rule questioning why authorities’ inaction on banning high-interest personal loans and informal lending should not be declared illegal. The chairman of the Microcredit Regulatory Authority has been instructed to resolve the petition regarding the prohibition of such lending within two months. Additionally, the Finance Secretary, Home Secretary, and other relevant authorities have been asked to respond to the rule within four weeks.

Election Commissioner Abul Fazl Md. Sanaullah has announced that Bangladeshi expatriates will be able to cast proxy votes if their names are listed in the voter database. Discussions with political parties will be held regarding the process, and a workshop will be organized to test the system before implementation.

The decision to revoke Ziaur Rahman’s Independence Award from 2003 has been reversed. At the same time, the list of individuals selected for the ‘Independence Award 2025’ has been announced. This year, seven distinguished individuals will be awarded the ‘Independence Award 2025’. The recipients are: Professor Jamal Nazrul Islam (posthumous) for Science and Technology, Mir Abdus Shukur Al Mahmud (posthumous) for Literature, Novira Ahmed (posthumous) for Culture, Sir Fazle Hasan Abed (posthumous) for Social Service, Mohammad Mahbubul Haq Khan (posthumous) for Liberation War and Culture, Badaruddin Mohammad Omar for Education and Research, and Abrar Fahad (posthumous) for Defiant Youth.

Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed has stated that several hundred million dollars in laundered funds could be recovered within this year. Following a meeting of the Advisory Council, he explained that the government is actively working to bring back illicit funds transferred abroad. Identifying those responsible and navigating international legal procedures will take time, but the process is underway. Investigations are also being conducted into money laundering disguised as foreign education expenses.