Following the brutal murder of three brothers inside a mosque over a dispute regarding illegal sand extraction in Madaripur, the victims' mother, Sufia Begum, has filed a case against 49 individuals, along with 70 to 80 unidentified suspects. According to police sources, a longstanding conflict between groups led by Md. Shahjahan Khan and Matin Molla on one side and Saiful Sardar on the other escalated into a violent clash. Saiful Sardar and Atabur Sardar died on the spot, while Palash Sardar succumbed to his injuries en route to Dhaka.

A gunfight between two rival groups over territorial dominance in Cox's Bazar's Ukhiya Rohingya camp resulted in the death of a 33-year-old Rohingya youth, Mohammad Rafique. According to Acting Battalion Commander Mohammad Fazle Rabbi of the APBN, the youth, who had an intellectual disability, was caught in the crossfire and succumbed to gunshot wounds. Officer-in-Charge Muhammad Arif Hossain stated that the armed groups ARSA and RSO engaged in a sudden clash near Balukhali Camp 8-W and 8-East, during which the youth was fatally shot.

Visiting the eight-year-old rape victim at CMH, Home Adviser Jahangir Alam vowed strict legal action against all involved in the crime. He assured that law enforcement agencies have been instructed to adopt a zero-tolerance policy toward sexual violence. Four suspects have been arrested so far. The adviser also directed authorities to expedite investigations and submit reports to the court as soon as possible.

Islamic scholar Mizanur Rahman Azhari has criticized the country’s legal and judicial system, stating that its leniency emboldens rapists. In a Facebook post, he wrote, "A silenced Bangladesh! The entire nation is in shock! Where is the safety of our daughters? Who will ensure their protection?" He called for the establishment of special tribunals to ensure strict enforcement of laws against sexual violence. According to Azhari, failure to deliver exemplary punishment will only lead to repeated incidents of such crimes.

Protests erupted in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Saturday, leading to violent clashes with security forces. One protester, identified as Lalgauthang Singsit (30), was shot and killed in Kithelmanbi, succumbing to his injuries en route to the hospital. The protests were triggered by opposition to Home Minister Amit Shah’s directive for unrestricted movement across the state. As security forces attempted to disperse the crowds using tear gas, tensions escalated into full-blown confrontations.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has declared that Tehran will never succumb to US pressure to engage in negotiations. This response follows former US President Donald Trump’s claim that he sent a letter to Iran’s leadership proposing talks on the nuclear deal. Trump had stated, "There are two ways to handle Iran: military action or an agreement preventing them from acquiring nuclear weapons." Khamenei dismissed this, saying Washington’s true intent is to impose its own terms on Iran, which will never be accepted.

The High Court has directed the immediate removal of all images of the Magura rape victim from social media. The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has been ordered to enforce the directive without delay. On Sunday, the High Court bench of Justices Farah Mahbub and Debashish Roy Chowdhury issued the order. Meanwhile, doctors report that the victim remains in a critical condition.

Dhaka University campus witnessed intense protests as students demanded the resignation of Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury. Demonstrators issued a 24-hour ultimatum for the highest punishment of rapists, including those responsible for the brutal assault on eight-year-old Aasiya. The victim remains in critical condition in the PICU, with doctors confirming her condition is deteriorating.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has reported that clashes between Bashar al-Assad’s loyalists and the country’s security forces have resulted in over 1,000 deaths within two days. The conflict began last Thursday in Latakia province, with casualties including 745 civilians, 125 security personnel, and 148 Assad loyalists. Rami Abdul Rahman stated that the violence in Alawite strongholds such as Jableh and Baniyas marks one of the deadliest escalations in Syria’s 13-year-long civil war.

On March 6, an eight-year-old girl named Aasiya was raped while visiting her elder sister’s home in Magura. Shockingly, her brother-in-law was complicit in the crime, aiding his father in gaining access to the child. The victim’s sister revealed that 20 days before the incident, her father-in-law had attempted to assault her. When she informed her husband, he took no action. Frustrated, she left for her parental home, but was later convinced to return, bringing her younger sister along—leading to one of the most horrifying crimes imaginable.

At midnight on Sunday, residential students of Dhaka University's Sufia Kamal Hall staged a protest march, later joined by students from Shahidullah Hall. They also held a torch procession, demanding public trials for rapists. Protesters chanted, "We want justice!", "No place for rapists in our beloved Bangladesh!", and "Who are you? Who am I? Aasiya, Aasiya!" Meanwhile, the child victim remains unconscious in the ICU at CMH.

Students of Begum Rokeya Hall, Dhaka University, staged a torch procession demanding public execution for rapists. Accusing authorities of allowing perpetrators to roam freely, student leader Farzana Akhter Arju stated, “Rape incidents occur daily, yet we rarely see justice served.” She demanded exemplary punishment not only for male perpetrators but also for female accomplices involved in such crimes.

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has instructed the immediate digitization of citizen services in four key ministries and government agencies: the Land Ministry, National Board of Revenue, Ministry of Commerce, and Bangladesh Road Transport Authority. The initiative includes automating internal processes, ensuring 100% electronic file management, implementing enterprise resource planning, and introducing digital signatures. Additionally, he has directed the adoption of secure APIs for data exchange, replacing manual form-filling to enhance efficiency and interoperability.

Khadijatul Kobra, a student of Jagannath University who endured 15 months in prison under the Digital Security Act during the Awami League’s tenure, has called for accountability if Asif Nazrul fails to deliver justice. She stated, “I am one of the worst examples of the fascist regime’s brutality. I was imprisoned for 15 months without any reason, without saying or doing anything wrong.” She further emphasized, “Perhaps they used me as an example to show that no matter who you are—a woman or a student—if you speak against them, you will suffer.” Kobra expressed frustration over the Digital Security Act not being repealed and urged the government advisers, including Asif Nazrul, to step down if they cannot act on justice.

Several Bangladeshi companies are forming partnerships with Starlink to provide uninterrupted high-speed internet services in Bangladesh. These local companies have signed agreements with Starlink to set up ground earth stations. According to the office of the Chief Adviser, a delegation from Starlink is currently visiting Bangladesh, where discussions are underway to identify potential installation sites, as well as matters related to land allocation, construction assistance, and infrastructure maintenance. The Bangladeshi companies plan to utilize land, including areas in high-tech parks, for this project. Efforts will continue to implement an effective model in collaboration with Starlink within the next 90 days.