According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman paid a courtesy visit to Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus. During the meeting, the Army Chief briefed the Chief Adviser on security measures taken to ensure a peaceful Eid. Discussions also covered initiatives to support those injured in the July uprising, including iftar gatherings and financial aid for affected families. The Chief Adviser praised the army’s professionalism and commitment to national security.

Following an inspection of the National Eidgah, Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam assured that there is no security threat in Dhaka during Eid. Addressing reports of a sabotage plot allegedly discussed at an Awami League iftar event in Kolkata, he dismissed concerns, stating that criminals will always conspire, but necessary measures will be taken against them. He emphasized that security arrangements are robust and urged the public to report any suspicious activities.

Four members of the same family were killed, and two others injured, after a battery-run auto-rickshaw collided with a bus in Gauripur, Mymensingh, on Sunday morning.

The victims were traveling from Mymensingh city to their village home to celebrate Eid when the tragic accident occurred. The deceased were identified as Kulsum Begum (85), her daughter Dilruba (39), and Dilruba’s two daughters, Riti (14) and Preeti (6). Dilruba’s other daughter, Mahi (16), and their relative, Shyamoli (18), were critically injured.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sajjad Ali inspected the security measures at the National Eidgah on Sunday morning, stating that there are no specific threats this Eid. However, authorities have taken comprehensive security measures, considering all possible challenges.

A five-tier security plan has been implemented for Eid prayers at the National Eidgah and across Dhaka. The commissioner confirmed that the President, cabinet members, and other dignitaries will attend the main congregation.

To ensure safety, 15,000 police personnel will be deployed, alongside members of the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime Unit (CTTC), Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU), plainclothes detectives, and the military. Additionally, over a hundred CCTV cameras will monitor the area.

Myanmar's government has reported 1,644 deaths from the recent earthquake, with over 3,500 injured. Many remain missing, and bodies are still being recovered from the rubble. In response, Myanmar’s anti-junta resistance group PDF has announced a temporary ceasefire to facilitate relief operations. The U.S. Geological Survey warns that the death toll could surpass 10,000.

A small aircraft crashed onto a house in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, killing all passengers on board. Fortunately, the occupants of the house managed to escape unscathed. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the cause of the crash. The aircraft, a SOCATA TBM7, had taken off from Des Moines International Airport, Iowa, and was headed toward Anoka County-Blaine Airport in Minneapolis when it went down at 12:20 PM local time on Saturday.

Trains are departing on time from Dhaka’s Kamalapur Railway Station, ensuring smooth Eid travel. On Sunday morning, the Rangpur Express left exactly at 9:10 AM, marking a rare instance of punctuality. Passengers expressed satisfaction, stating that they had never seen such an organized situation before. Railway officials confirmed that all intercity trains have been running on schedule since Sunday morning, with no delays.

Four suspects have been arrested for the abduction and murder of Ha-Meem Group’s General Manager Ahsan Ullah Hasan. The arrested include mastermind Md. Saiful Islam and his associates Noor Nabi, Md. Israfil, and Md. Sujan Islam. Three suspects have been handed over to Turag police, while the fourth will be transferred on Sunday. Hasan went missing on March 23, and his body was recovered from Uttara on March 25.

Transport Adviser Muhammad Fauzul Kabir Khan stated that this year's Eid travel was the smoothest in two decades due to coordinated efforts. "This was possible because we worked as a team rather than as separate offices," he said. Agencies like BRTA, the Roads and Highways Department, and law enforcement collaborated to ensure hassle-free travel. The BRTA Chairman confirmed that all stakeholders—government bodies, transport owners, and workers—worked together to make the journey seamless.

Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam has declared that no ticket scalping took place this Eid season. He noted that previous years saw syndicates controlling train ticket sales, often with the involvement of railway officials. This year, strict monitoring prevented any such incidents. Additionally, roadside extortion and forced halts of vehicles have been eliminated, ensuring smooth travel. Travelers expressed satisfaction, saying this year’s journey was much more comfortable compared to previous years.

Following pressure from the Trump administration, Harvard University has dismissed key figures of the Center for Middle Eastern Studies (CMES), including interim social sciences dean David Cutler, Turkish studies professor Cemal Kafadar, and associate history professor Rosie Bashir. The decision follows accusations that CMES promoted anti-Semitic content and failed to adequately represent Israeli perspectives. The move comes after a report by the Harvard Jewish Alumni Alliance, which claimed CMES portrayed Israel as a colonial state engaged in apartheid and genocide.

According to BGMEA, out of its 2,107 member factories, seven have yet to disburse Eid salaries and bonuses, prompting protests by workers outside the labor department. In response, officials held an emergency meeting and decided to detain three top executives of TNZ Garments until wages are paid. Additionally, the sale of machinery worth Tk 30 crore has been approved to cover unpaid wages. The protesting workers, however, rejected partial payments and demanded full wages and bonuses. The non-compliant factories include TNZ Apparels, Apparels Plus Eco Ltd, Basic Clothing, Basic Knit Ltd, Sign Apparels, Hug Apparel, and Roar Fashion Ltd.

A group of brave women who participated in the July revolution has received the U.S. Department of State's ‘International Courage Award’ under the ‘Madeleine Albright Honorary Group.’ Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright played a significant role in U.S. foreign policy during the 1990s. The award ceremony will be hosted by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and First Lady Melania Trump. However, Umama Fatema has personally rejected the award, citing her respect for the Palestinian liberation movement and condemning the award as an endorsement of Israel’s attacks on Palestine.

Chinese military spokesperson Tian Junli stated that the People's Liberation Army conducted a routine patrol in the South China Sea on Friday. He accused the Philippines of escalating tensions by collaborating with non-regional nations for joint patrols. Junli warned that such actions threaten regional stability and reiterated that relying on external powers would not benefit the Philippines. The warning came a day after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed support for Manila against "Communist China's threats."

In a column for The New York Times, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sharply criticized the Trump administration, calling its policies “reckless displays of power.” She questioned Trump’s disregard for federal record-keeping laws and described his executive orders as harmful to national security. Clinton warned that if the U.S. continues operating like a corrupt state, it will lose its global standing against China and Russia. She also compared Trump’s business failures in Atlantic City to his handling of national security, cautioning that continued recklessness could lead to severe consequences.