Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute Egede has accused former U.S. President Donald Trump of disrespecting the people of Greenland, stating that his repeated remarks about acquiring the island are inappropriate. Last Tuesday, during a speech in the U.S. Congress, Trump once again expressed interest in purchasing the Danish territory. On Monday, he posted on Truth Social, saying, “We will keep Greenlanders safe, invest billions of dollars, and create new jobs.” In response, Prime Minister Egede stated in an interview that Greenland expects respect and dignity, calling Trump’s behavior both unacceptable and shocking.

Police in Cox’s Bazar have arrested a man, Tarek Rahman (30), for allegedly assaulting a U.S. national. The victim, an employee of UN Women, was walking with a colleague when Tarek reportedly grabbed her and engaged in inappropriate physical contact. The woman reported the incident to the police, leading to Tarek’s arrest in the afternoon.

Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Inamul Haq Sagar announced that the Bangladesh Police Headquarters has introduced a 24-hour hotline service to address harassment, sexual assault, and violence against women. Complaints can be filed via hotline numbers: 013200002001, 013200002002, and 013200002222.

Police have recovered three bodies from the Dhanu River in Khaliajuri, Netrokona, following a violent clash between local residents and outsider fishermen. The deceased, identified as Shahid Mia and Hridoy Mia, were part of a group accused of attempting to "loot" government-leased fishing areas. Hundreds of people gathered at the riverbank, leading to a confrontation that turned deadly.

Dr. Anisuzzaman Chowdhury has been appointed as Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser with the rank of a state minister. According to the official gazette, he will hold executive powers in the Ministry of Finance. A renowned economist and policymaker, Dr. Chowdhury has played a crucial role in financial sector development and policy formulation in Bangladesh and has worked with various international organizations.

For the first time, Bangladeshi expatriates will be allowed to vote via proxy in the upcoming national elections, according to an announcement by the Election Commission. A mobile application will be developed for expatriates to register and designate a nominee who will cast their vote. The initiative follows a meeting between Chief Election Commissioner A. M. M. Nasir Uddin and British High Commissioner Sarah Cook.

Police arrested content creator Md. Khalid Mahmud Hridoy Khan on Monday around 4 PM from Aminbazar, Savar, for allegedly harassing women through obscene gestures. According to police reports, the detainee would dress as a mentally unstable person and make inappropriate remarks toward women, urging them not to go out without a hijab, all while recording videos. A recent viral video shows him telling two Hindu women to wear hijabs or burqas and making offensive comments.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has provided an update on the condition of an eight-year-old rape victim in Magura. The child, now at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka, was transferred from Dhaka Medical College Hospital in a comatose state. Medical reports indicate critical injuries, including severe throat wounds, lung air accumulation, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and significant brain swelling. She remains on life support.

At least 10 people were injured in a clash between two groups in Nasirnagar, Brahmanbaria, over a football match. The altercation began on Saturday when Babu from the Fakir group quarreled with Akash from the Mollabari group. Tensions escalated on Sunday, leading to a violent confrontation on Monday involving weapons. Law enforcement has taken steps to maintain peace, and legal proceedings are underway.

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has expressed optimism that President Donald Trump will see Bangladesh as a "valuable investment opportunity" and a commercial partner. According to The Guardian, Elon Musk, a close associate of Trump, may visit Bangladesh in April. Yunus plans to present this proposal to Musk. "Trump is a dealmaker, and I’m telling him—come and make a deal with us," Yunus stated. He warned that if Trump fails to engage, Bangladesh may feel disappointed but emphasized that democratic processes will continue.

Brigadier General Syed Md. Motaher Hossain, Inspector General of Prisons, has reported significant disciplinary actions within the prison department over the past seven months.

A total of 12 officials were dismissed, six were forced into retirement, 84 were temporarily suspended, 270 faced varying degrees of punishment, and departmental cases were filed against 260 others.

The actions were taken due to allegations of irregularities, financial misconduct, and other unethical practices.

To address overcrowding, the authorities have already operationalized Sylhet Central Jail-2, and plans are underway to establish another high-security prison in Keraniganj.

Additional secretaries from various batches who were denied retroactive promotions are now intensifying their demands. Unlike some who received promotions without financial benefits, those who officially applied for redress under former Finance Secretary Md. Zakir Ahmed Khan’s committee found their applications disregarded.

Out of 572 applicants, only 51 additional secretaries received retroactive promotions, while the remaining 461 were ignored.

They argue that under the previous authoritarian regime, 90% of additional secretaries faced promotion-related discrimination and were forced into retirement. The Secretary of Public Administration has now forwarded a summary to the Chief Adviser’s office, recommending a review of the denied applications and an extension of the relevant committee’s tenure.

During a discussion in Cox’s Bazar on March 9, Primary and Mass Education Adviser Dr. Bidhan Ranjan Roy Poddar announced that new appointments and promotions will be made to fill vacancies in primary schools to ensure uninterrupted educational activities.

He highlighted the introduction of the Midday Meal program, aimed at encouraging students to stay in school and continue their education. Additionally, he mentioned that special programs under the Bureau of Non-Formal Education are in place to support economically disadvantaged children at risk of dropping out.

Dr. Poddar also revealed that a project named SkillFo is currently running in the Chittagong region, providing primary education alongside vocational training to equip children with life skills.

On Monday, the Election Commission (EC) issued a public notice inviting new political parties to apply for registration to participate in the upcoming 13th parliamentary elections. According to the notice, parties seeking registration must submit their applications by April 20.

Currently, Bangladesh has 54 registered political parties. With the completion of the new registration process, this number is expected to increase.

Since the fall of the Awami League government on August 5, several new parties have been granted registration, including AB Party, Nurul Haque Nur’s Gono Odhikar Parishad, Mahmudur Rahman’s Nagorik Oikya, and the Gono Songhoti Andolon. Meanwhile, the newly formed Jatiyo Nagorik Party is reportedly preparing to apply for registration as well.

The Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary, Shafiqul Alam, has announced that a new law to recover smuggled money will be passed next week. He stated that the interim government has been actively working on retrieving illicit funds. Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus emphasized that this issue is of utmost priority, as it concerns the money of the Bangladeshi people. A task force comprising 11 members was formed in September to investigate financial crimes, including money laundering linked to Sheikh Hasina and her family. According to the task force, evidence has been found of 500 crore BDT ($50 million) being smuggled abroad in a single semester as tuition fees for an individual’s son. Meanwhile, 97% of textbooks have already been printed, and the remaining ones will be completed and distributed within a week.