The Revolutionary Students’ Council has called on Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus to take a strong stance against the persecution of Muslims in India, especially during the holy month of Ramadan. The council urged him to pressure the Indian government to take strict action against Hindutva extremists responsible for attacks on Muslims and mosques. Protesters chanted slogans such as “Hindus and Muslims, unite to resist oppression,” “Crush the black hand of Hindutva,” and “Humanity calls—let India’s Muslims be free.”

Following a meeting with the Chief Adviser, Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen announced that LONGi, the world’s leading solar panel manufacturer, has decided to establish an office and invest in solar panel production in Bangladesh. The announcement came after the Chief Adviser invited Chinese companies to relocate their manufacturing units to Bangladesh. Alongside LONGi, at least two other Chinese firms have also decided to open offices and factories in Bangladesh. Welcoming the investment, the Chief Adviser stated that Bangladesh could become a top production hub for companies looking to export goods to Western markets.

A Rohingya youth, Md. Harun (32), was beaten to death in Ukhiya’s Rohingya camp in Cox’s Bazar. Reports indicate that Harun had scammed several people by promising to arrange overseas jobs in exchange for money. He was also allegedly involved in multiple abduction cases. A group of victims, enraged by his actions, captured and beat him to death. Police recovered the body with the help of the Armed Police Battalion (APBn) and sent it to Cox’s Bazar Sadar Hospital for autopsy. Legal proceedings are underway.

BNP leader Emran Saleh Prince stated that while others remained silent, BNP was the first to demand necessary political reforms, even in the face of threats from Awami League’s authoritarian rule. He reiterated BNP’s commitment to a mass uprising and electoral reforms, emphasizing the need for a free and fair election. “Some people are advising BNP on reform and elections. To them, I say—BNP does not need advice. We pursue pragmatic politics in the interest of the nation and its people,” Prince added.

Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has been accused of torturing a Bangladeshi man and abandoning him at the border, believing him to be dead. The victim, Faruk Hossain (42), was found in critical condition in a field near the Comillapara Border Outpost (BOP) on Sunday by local farmers. He was rushed to a private clinic for emergency treatment. His wife, Hasi Khatun, stated that on Saturday night, she and one of their children crossed the Indian border into Bangladesh. Faruk was caught by BSF while attempting to cross and was subjected to brutal torture before being left unconscious at the border.

A violent clash over mosque donation funds erupted in Chhoto Saguna village, Sirajganj, resulting in the death of Azahar Ali (50) and injuries to eight others. The altercation occurred on Saturday night between two factions led by Alauddin Ahmed and Karimul. Police have arrested three people in connection with the incident, and additional forces have been deployed in the village to maintain order.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has warned that any delay in holding the national elections will allow fascist forces to regain strength. He emphasized the urgent need for elections to ensure a stable government and restore stability. Fakhrul expressed hope that the interim government will implement essential reforms quickly and pave the way for national elections. “Every time we open a newspaper, we are shocked. Murders, killings, and rapes have reached a distressing level,” he remarked.

According to a press statement, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has detained an Indian national named Sheikh Ejaz (36) for illegally entering the country through the Satkhira border. He was arrested on Saturday afternoon from the Baldghata area of Baikari Union in Satkhira Sadar Upazila. Sheikh Ejaz had married Maya Begum (35), a Bangladeshi woman from Khulna’s Maheshwarpasha, while she was in India. The couple later moved to Bangladesh and had been living in Daulatpur, Khulna, for the past four years, with Ejaz earning a living as an e-rickshaw driver. He was apprehended while attempting to return to India.

Rangpur Awami League leader Lipi Khan Bhorosa has been arrested by the police in connection with an attempted murder case related to the recent mass uprising. She had openly participated in Tipu Munshi’s election rally and is also the chairperson of SL Bhorosa Group. Reports indicate that on July 19, protestors gathered in front of City Market when police and Awami League activists opened fire on them, injuring several people. On November 13 last year, a case was filed at Kotwali Police Station regarding the shooting of Mamunur Rashid Mamun. Lipi Khan is listed as the 179th accused in this case.

During the protests in January demanding the transformation of Titumir College into a university, students from the Titumir Unity platform put up banners declaring it a university. However, they have now rejected the proposed plan to form a new university combining seven colleges. Titumir Unity remains firm in its demand for an independent university status for Titumir College. They revealed that four students were invited to a UGC meeting, but three representatives boycotted it. The only attendee also rejected the proposed ‘Dhaka Central University’ formation and walked out of the meeting.

Tarique Rahman has taken responsibility for the family of Montu Chandra Das, who was murdered after filing a case against his daughter’s rapists. On Sunday evening, Rahman spoke with Montu’s wife over the phone, assuring her of support. Earlier, he arranged for food supplies, clothing, and other necessities to be delivered to the grieving family. Montu’s daughter, a seventh-grader, was raped on March 5. After filing the case, Montu was brutally killed on the night of March 11.

At least 27 people were killed and 30 injured in an airstrike by Myanmar’s military junta in Mandalay province on Friday night. The attack occurred at 3:00 AM in the Let Pan Hlya village of Singu township, around 65 kilometers from Mandalay. A spokesperson from the Mandalay People’s Defense Force, which is fighting the junta, confirmed the deaths. The airstrike is part of the ongoing armed rebellion that began following the military coup in 2021, which led to the ousting of the civilian government led by Aung San Suu Kyi.

A fire broke out late Saturday night at a fresh market in Rajshahi, destroying 12 shops. Upon receiving the distress call, seven fire service units arrived at the scene around 12:45 AM and worked tirelessly for an hour to bring the flames under control by 1:50 AM. During the operation, firefighter Delwar Hossain fell ill due to excessive smoke and was admitted to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital. Fortunately, no other casualties were reported.

Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has announced that the government aims to elevate China-Bangladesh relations through Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus’s upcoming visit to China. Prior to the visit, Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen met with Chief Adviser Yunus. The Chief Adviser will travel to China on March 26, where he will meet President Xi Jinping on March 28, along with CEOs of major Chinese companies. According to the press secretary, China has promised to build a general hospital in Bangladesh, but the Chief Adviser hopes that Chinese health service providers will invest in Bangladesh and establish hospitals jointly with the country.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed two separate cases against Hasanul Haque Inu and his wife Afroza Haque for acquiring illegal wealth. Inu allegedly accumulated assets worth 48,425,507 BDT through criminal misconduct and abuse of power, inconsistent with his known sources of income. Suspicious transactions amounting to 118,816,019 BDT were identified in his four bank accounts. Additionally, it is alleged that his wife has become wealthy through these illicit earnings.