Election Commissioner Abul Fazl Md. Sanaullah announced that the final voter list will be published by June 30. Speaking at an event on Voter Day, he explained that while a preliminary voter list has already been released based on 2024 data due to legal obligations, further updates will be made. New data collected from door-to-door surveys will be incorporated, while deceased voters will be removed. He also mentioned that a supplementary voter list will be created and integrated before the final publication. The commissioner expressed hope for a transparent and fair election process.

Officials from 25 different government cadres staged a symbolic strike on Sunday, wearing black badges in protest against the recent suspensions of several colleagues. The protest was led by the Inter-Cadre Discrimination Elimination Council, demanding equal treatment for all cadres. The Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) General Education Cadre, one of the largest groups within the civil service, was heavily involved, with the participation of the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) Director General, Professor Muhammad Azad Khan. Protesters claimed that 13 officers were suspended over social media posts, while similar actions by members of the Administration Cadre went unpunished.

According to an Al Jazeera report, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shut down humanitarian aid access to Gaza following the expiration of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement—just as Ramadan begins.

Earlier, former U.S. President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, Avi Berkowitz, proposed a ceasefire deal in exchange for the release of all hostages, but only for the duration of Ramadan. Israel agreed to the proposal, but Hamas rejected it, insisting on a permanent ceasefire instead.

Due to this disagreement, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office has taken this controversial and harsh measure, cutting off vital aid to the war-torn region.

The Gazipur Metropolitan Police reported that a joint task force arrested 58 individuals during a special operation named ‘Operation Devil Hunt.’ The operation, which began Saturday morning, continued until 7 AM Sunday. Among the arrests, 44 were made in Tongi West, six in Tongi East, three each in Pubail and Gacha, and one each in Sadar Metro and Konabari police station areas. Since its launch on February 8, the operation has resulted in 440 arrests across the metropolitan area.

Two leaders of the BNP-affiliated student organization, Chhatra Dal, were arrested in Mirpur with cocktails and a toy gun. A joint force operation apprehended them late Friday night from an attic in Mirpur-1. Following their arrest, both were expelled from Chhatra Dal. The expelled leaders are Imran Hossain, former Secretary of Environment and Climate Affairs for Dhaka Metropolitan West Chhatra Dal, and Rajib Biswas, Joint Convener of the newly formed committee at Government Bangla College. Police stated that they acted on intelligence reports indicating the presence of criminal elements in the area.

The International Crimes Tribunal has ordered four individuals to appear in court on April 9 in connection with the murder of Abu Sayeed, the first martyr of the mass uprising. Additionally, the prosecution has been instructed to submit the investigation report by that date. Prosecutor Tajul Islam stated that Sayeed was expelled from Rokeya University campus by Chhatra League activists and their associates. He stood with open arms against discrimination but was shot dead. The prosecution alleges that former ASI Amir Hossain and Constable Sujon Chandra Roy were directly involved, while university proctor Shariful Islam and Chhatra League member Emran Chowdhury Akash, among others, played an instigating role.

The submission of the investigation report in the journalist couple Sagar-Runi murder case has been postponed for the 116th time. Although the report was due on Sunday, the investigating agency failed to submit it, leading the court to set a new deadline of April 6. Notably, on September 30, the case was transferred from RAB to a high-powered task force formed by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi were murdered on February 11, 2012.

Speakers at the 2025 Calligraphy Art Competition award ceremony highlighted the role of calligraphy artists in the July uprising, particularly in creating graffiti that influenced public sentiment. They emphasized the need for both government and private initiatives to promote calligraphy. A total of nine artists were awarded across three categories. In the junior category, Fatema Kaniz Sajida won first place, followed by Mehjabin Rahman and Sumaiya Sarwat. In the senior category, Naushin Zahra Subha secured first place, with Md. Nazrul Islam and Montazhar Hasan taking second and third, respectively. Among professionals, Munira Mumtahina won first place, followed by Tasrin Sultana Anika and Iftekharul Alam Tawhha.

The seven newly appointed members of the Public Service Commission (PSC) took their oath of office on Sunday. Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed administered the oath at the Judges’ Lounge of the Supreme Court. The members, appointed by the President on February 18, are: Professor Ferdous Arfina Osman, Shabbir Ahmad Chowdhury, Md. Munir Hossain, Professor Shahnaz Sarker, Professor A.T.M. Farid Uddin, Professor Md. Sharif Hossain, and Anwarul Islam.

Following a meeting of the National Awards Advisory Committee on Sunday, Legal Adviser Asif Nazrul announced that this year’s Independence Award will be given solely based on merit, transcending political and group affiliations. He confirmed that fewer than ten individuals will receive the award. “In the past, controversial individuals and institutions, such as RAB, have received national awards. However, this is the highest honor of our nation, and we have recommended names without political bias,” he stated. Education Adviser added that only those with extraordinary contributions to national life will be honored this time.

The Supreme Court has scheduled the review hearing on the abolition of the caretaker government system for May 8. In 2011, a seven-member Appellate Division bench, led by then-Chief Justice A.B.M. Khairul Haque, ruled the 13th constitutional amendment unconstitutional, leading to its repeal by the Awami League government. A petition challenging this ruling was filed in August last year, and the court has now set a date for the review.

Professor Dr. Shahida Rafiq, wife of BNP Standing Committee member Barrister Rafiqul Islam and an adviser to Khaleda Zia, passed away at Ibn Sina Hospital in Dhanmondi on Sunday morning. She had suffered an injury after falling into a ditch at a BNP event last Thursday. Following initial treatment, she was admitted to the hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries. BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir expressed their condolences.

The Supreme Court’s Appellate Division will hear the leave-to-appeal petitions against BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia’s acquittal in the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case on Monday. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) filed the appeal after the High Court overturned her seven-year prison sentence on November 27 last year. Both the state and the ACC had challenged the ruling in the Appellate Division on February 23. The ACC originally filed the case against Khaleda Zia in August 2011.

On the first day of Ramadan, an emotional social media post by Mir Snigdha, the twin brother of July Uprising martyr Mir Mugdho, resonated deeply. "Everyone is posting, 'The main ingredient of Iftar is family!' My mother always worried about what Mugdho was eating for Iftar. If he was home, she would make sure he had his favorites. Today, I know my mother—and thousands of other mothers—will cry at Iftar, knowing Mugdho will never come home again," he wrote. The post was shared by adviser Asif Nazrul, further amplifying its impact.

During Ramadan, prison authorities have arranged special Suhoor and Iftar meals for inmates across 17 prisons in Dhaka, including the Dhaka Central Jail. According to DIG Md. Jahangir Kabir, inmates who wish to fast will be provided with hot meals for Suhoor. The Iftar menu includes chickpeas, puffed rice, onion fritters, dates, jilapi, bananas, and sherbet, along with eggs. Additionally, hot cooked meals will be served for Suhoor. Regular three meals a day will continue for all inmates, but separate meals will be prepared for those observing the fast.